But ever notice how hitting out of the rough feels like a poorly scripted comedy — you expect a clean shot, but instead, you end up with a scene straight out of slapstick. It’s like the golf gods are conspiring against us with every awkward swing. This past weekend, my friend tried to save a ball from the tall grass, and let’s just say, even the squirrels were laughing.
I can totally relate to that slapstick moment! Last weekend, I tried using a 7-iron to escape the rough, but the grass had other plans and I ended up hitting a tree instead. Sometimes, it helps to switch to a more lofted club and take a shorter swing; it’ll give you a better chance to pop it out without too much fuss.
tting out of the rough definitely feels like a comedy show! I’ve found that if you shorten your swing a bit, like @g_brooks58 said, it can help pop the ball out without stressing too much. But you still might need a backup plan for those tall patches — never know what’s hiding in there.
Totally get that! Last month, I took a 9-iron to a patch of rough and the ball went sideways like a bad joke; maybe it’s best to just accept the laughter and move.