How To Hit The Ball Out Of Deep Rough

Gary Gilchrist

Gary Gilchrist

Head Coach, Golf Digest Top 50 in America, Golf Magazine Top 100 in America

Hitting from deep rough requires evaluating the lie before you commit to a shot — because the grass will fight back. Gary Gilchrist teaches you how to assess grain direction and density, steepen your attack angle with a V-shaped backswing, and firm up your grip to prevent hosel twisting so you punch through the friction and land on the green.