I'm Stuck in the Greenside Rough

Today I've got a video about pitching from the rough beside the green. I like this video not only because teaching pro Jay Golden shows two different ways to pitch, but because his rough looks more like what we're all playing lately... BROWN!



To sum up, here are the key points for the two techniques:

The low running pitch (more of a chip):

• Ball back in stance
• Hands in front of the ball
• Square clubface
• Chop down
• Short followthrough

The high flop shot (like a sand shot):

• Ball forward in stance
• Hands behind ball
• Open the clubface a lot
• Slide clubface under the ball
• Long followthrough

And remember, you need to make a longer swing on the flop or it won't go very far.

Of course, if the weather stays this hot, I may have to post a tip on playing hardpan... or maybe cracked mud...