Playing out of the deep rough is one of the hardest shots in golf.  There are so many variables depending on the lie that it is hard to predict how your shot will turn out.

Playing out of the deep rough is difficult but there are some adjustments you can make to control the affects that it may have on your shot.

Here are 5 free golf tips you can use when playing out of the deep rough:

1. Club Selection – Choosing the right club in any situation is important, but it is even more important when playing these shots.

If the grass is growing away from the target, take one more club than you would normally play for the distance if you were in the fairway. Be sure to position the ball a little further back in your stance.

If the grass is growing towards your target, then take one less club than normal.

2. Stand closer to the ball – Standing closer to the golf ball will help you swing the golf club more vertically. This will get the golf club in and out of the grass more quickly, reducing the overall effect the grass will have on your golf club.

3. Open the club face – You are not going to be able to completely stop the grass from grabbing the hosel which will cause the club face to close.  By opening the club face some you will be able to help offset the effect the grass will have on the golf club.

4. Grip the club tighter – We have been taught that having a light grip on the club allows for a more fluid swing.  The opposite is true when playing a shot out of the deep rough.

Because the grass will grab and twist the golf club during the downswing, having a tighter grip on the golf club is imperative to minimize the effect.

5. Cock your wrists – When playing out of the deep rough, you want to come down sharply to reduce the amount of time the club face is in contact with the grass before striking the golf ball.

Playing out of the deep rough is never an easy.  Next time you find yourself facing one of these tough shots, try these 5 free golf tips.

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Playing Consistent golf is one of those things that many golfers only dream of.  Most amateur golfers only have so many hours for the game of golf.

All too often we have to sacrifice playing time for practice time. It is a real balancing act when it comes to improving our game.

So how do you go about playing consistent golf without giving up a lot of playing time?

One of the mistakes I think amateur golfers have a tendency to do is to try to develop a perfect golf swing rather than a consistent golf swing.

There are a couple of flaws in that approach. The first is although there may be a perfect swing, the likeliness of achieving it and maintaining it is unrealistic. Secondly, the perfect swing may not be the best swing for your game.

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If you are wondering whether you should continue to get lessons once you have learned how to play golf and have a relatively good handicap, then the answer is a definite yes.

Unless you are the best golfer in the world then you still have lessons to learn.

Even the best listen to the advice of their caddies so you can certainly improve your game with more lessons.

While we might think we are playing to the best of our ability, golf is a game that no one ever masters completely so any minor change that can help your play can pay major dividends when it comes to competition time.

We all develop quirks in our game and these can make the difference between winning and losing.

There is nothing better than having a professional watch you while you swing your club to see what areas might need adjustment and improvement.

Golf lessons are a golfers best investment and this also applies to competent players.

Not only could your golf improve but also playing better always adds to the enjoyment of the game.

No one ever hits the perfect shot every time, so that in itself shows that we all have more to learn.

The more advanced you get, the more important it is to ensure you get professional help that can actually benefit you and this might mean you need to seek the advice of a PGA or LPGA Professional rather than the club pro you might have used in the past.

Lessons will help you to play more consistently, drive straighter and further, and correspondingly you will score better.

Fine-tuning your play is best left to a golf professional who can pin point where you might need to make changes.

Even advising you on different equipment, golf balls or golf shoes can have a positive effect on your game.

Golf development is ongoing so what might have worked best for you yesterday could be inferior to the products that are available today.

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