[Kim Haneul's FunFun Golf] 'Deep Rough Shot'

Check clubface status, long club, head open
Steep 'out-in' swing, grip firmly
Blind hole layup, escape strong swing first

It is summer. It is a difficult season to play a round. It is very hot. With a lot of rain, normal play is not easy. The field is wet. Sweat flows profusely due to the heatwave. The problem is that grass grows quickly in summer. The length of the rough is beyond imagination. Tour players rarely take shots from deep rough because they hit the ball straight. However, weekend golfers mostly play from the rough rather than the fairway.

This time, we will talk about how to play from deep rough. First, check the length of the grass. You need to check the position of the ball. If you judge that you can get it out sufficiently and the green is visible, you can aim for the hole. In the rough, the grass creates strong resistance. The clubhead tends to get caught in the grass, making it difficult to make an accurate impact.

You need a setup and swing that minimize the influence of the grass. First, take one club longer than usual. Slightly open your left foot and the clubhead. This is to intentionally create an out-to-in swing path. A steep swing helps reduce the clubhead getting caught in the grass. When swinging out-to-in, the ball may go to the right. Hold the grip firmly and aim for the hole with a strong swing.

If the ball is stuck in very deep rough and the green is not visible on a dogleg hole, it is wise to lay up to the fairway. You need to swallow your pride and rely on the next shot. Trying an aggressive shot in a difficult situation can lead to a bigger crisis. In deep rough, using a high-lofted, short club to get the ball out is also a method. Laying up does not mean lightly hitting the ball; you cannot escape the rough that way. You must swing the club strongly and escape the rough in one shot. A former 14-time winner on the Korea-Japan Tour and sportainer

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