Having to play a shot out of deep thick rough has to be one of the hardest trouble shots in golf. Depending on how the lie is there is so much that can go wrong, you are never sure how the ball is going to come out.

There are some things you can do to escape the rough. You will need to make adjustments in your setup to accommodate the type of lie you have.

Here are 5 tips you can use when playing out of the deep stuff

1. Club Selection – 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. 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 – This 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 cannot stop the grass from grabbing the hosel and closing the club face, so this will help offset the effect the grass will have on the golf club.

4. Grip the club tighter – Because the grass will grab and twist the golf club on the downswing, you need to have a tighter grip on the golf club to minimize the effect.

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

Having to play out of the deep rough is never an easy task. Follow these 5 tips for playing out of the deep rough and you will find these golf shots a bit easier to deal with.

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Golfers are always trying to develop consistency on the golf course. We spend hours at the driving range working on our golf swings. When you are at the driving range your golf swing thoughts are an important part of your routine.

Although golf instructors may differ on which golf swing thoughts are best when playing, they all agree on one thing: Thoughts like “Keep your elbow tucked in,” Finish with your belt buckle facing the target,” or “Keep your head still” only foul up your swing when playing.

It’s not that these thoughts are bad, they are helpful and you will find that when practicing these thoughts will help you develop a more consistent golf swing. Many instructors will design entire sessions around focusing on one of the thoughts above.

The problem is that many golfers will carry these thoughts out to the golf course with them. Many times when we are playing we start to focus on golf swing mechanics. This is definitely something you don’t want to do when you are playing golf.

When you are out playing, focus on your target and don’t worry about your golf swing mechanics. If you have put in the practice, your subconscious will do the rest. Create a mental picture of what you want to have happen with your shot. Visualize the flight and landing of your golf ball and keep that thought in your mind during the swing.

If you are the type of golfer that needs that golf swing thought as a reminder, keep it simple. Many PGA pros focus on a single thought, which eliminates thoughts about swing mechanics.

For example, when Ernie Els is preparing for his next shot, his thoughts are “Low and slow.” That’s it. He doesn’t worry about where his hands are, or where his body is going to end up. Instead, he focuses on taking the golf club back low and slow, eliminating everything else.

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Improving your Golf Swing is easier than it may seem. When you understand the correct swing path you can quickly make adjustments to your golf swing while playing a round of golf.

One of the things that all golfers struggle with is a consistent golf swing. Amateurs and professionals alike go thru the same ups and downs. There are times when we are in the zone and can do no wrong and other times when we can’t seem to hit a golf shot, no matter what we do.

For most golfers, the ability to rush down to the local pro for a tune up just doesn’t fit into our finances or our schedules.

So how can the average golfer minimize this roller coaster ride with their golf swing?

By understanding what to look for in your golf swing, you can quickly make adjustments in your swing.
Here is a video that will help you understand one of the seven check points that Pure Point Golf uses in their system to improve your golf swing.

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Improve Your Golf Swing by understanding the proper swing plane. Your golf scores will go down, and your golf handicap will too.

For more help with your golf game, I recommend the Full Swing Fundamental DVD by Pure Point Golf.