Hit it solid from the rough

Getting out of rough has become a bigger challenge in recent years. To hit good recoveries, swing down on a steeper angle than usual—otherwise the club will have to fight through too much grass, and you’ll hit it weak. Remember, your goal is to minimize the amount of grass between the clubface and the ball. When the ball is sitting up, set up normally—ball just forward of center, weight 50-50—and make your regular swing. But if the ball is sitting down, address it slightly back of center, and put more weight on your front foot. This promotes a steeper angle into the ball.