How to Pitch From the Rough


 

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How to Pitch From the Rough
You missed the green. Big deal! Here's how to make par anyway

By Mike Adams
Top 100 Teacher

This story is for you if...

• You tend to miss a lot of greens.
• You think all pitches are the same.

The Situation

Your approach shot missed the green by only a few yards and the ball is in the rough, but not too deep. However, you're not sure your regular pitching motion will create clean contact and allow you to leave the ball near the hole.

The Solution

Use your regular pitch swing, but make it steeper (to get the ball out) and vary your stance and grip (to move the ball the right distance). Here's how:

Credit: Angus Murray

 

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