FROM THE UNDERBRUSH
When your ball is suspended in a bush or a tuft of tall grass, the first thing to do is channel your inner Seve Ballesteros. Like him, always be confident you can pull off the shot.
Use a wedge or 9-iron, and grip down an inch for control. Here’s the key: Hover the clubhead at the ball’s height. If you swing under the ball, you might make it fall deeper into the bush. Rehearse the swing in a similar area if possible.
Once you’ve got a feel for the shot, aim for the top half of the ball—you’ll naturally go lower when you swing—and take a rip at it. Don’t worry about making a big follow-through.
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