GOLF TIP
PITCHING FROM
THE ROUGH
BY GORD PERCY
LEFT – This shot is often required to get the ball out
of, or over, trouble such as rough, sand, or water. The
ball is placed closer to the middle of your stance and
your weight should be 50/50 to start with. Hold down
on the club a bit for control. This setup and shot are
just mini-versions of your normal full swing.
MIDDLE – The backswing should not be as long as a
full swing. You want to control distance by how far
back you take the club. You should feel some wrist
hinge and your weight should shift to your back foot,
just as you should in a full swing. If you are in trouble
on the course, use this technique to get yourself back
safely to the fairway.
RIGHT – You should feel some ground contact as you
come forward to the ball. Accelerating past the ball
is a must to ensure you get the ball up into the air
and the club through the rough. Your follow-through
should at least match the length of your backswing
and you should finish with most of your weight on the
front foot.
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