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Rough Rescue

Rough Rescue

Rating: 4.5

Gareth Johnston, 02 July 2010 16:42

The rescue club gets its name for precisely this reason. Where mid-irons fail to achieve a consistent strike and regular distance from tricky lies in the rough, rescue clubs come to the fore with their forgiving shape and clubface, making them the best choice. But you still need to apply to right technique. Otherwise you could find yourself in more ...

 
Rescue club par 3 tee shot

Rescue club par 3 tee shot

Rating: 4

Gareth Johnston, 02 July 2010 15:17

Long par 3s are an amateur golfer’s worst nightmare, especially when the wind is in the golfer’s face. Using long irons is never an attractive prospect – they stare back at you with their limited loft oozing difficulty. A rescue club provides a simpler alternative. The face is more forgiving, it’s just as easy to shape the ball and they ...

 
Towering par 5 approach

Towering par 5 approach

Rating: 3.5

Gareth Johnston, 02 July 2010 14:59

Par 5 greens, like almost every green on golf courses today, are usually guarded by hazards at the front. They also tend to be a little smaller compared to other types of hole, making them less receptive to approach shots struck with longer clubs. With this is mind, we need to have the ability to hit long, high approach shots into par-fives ...

 
The rescue pop shot

The rescue pop shot

Rating: 3.5

Gareth Johnston, 28 April 2010 16:41

It can be a frustrating feeling to see your ball nestled down in the rough when you’ve only just missed the green with your approach shot. Sometimes, trying to use a lofted wedge can be an option that risks catching too much grass between club and ball, making distance control almost impossible. So next time you find yourself in this ...

 
Escape from the trees!

Escape from the trees!

Rating: 3

Gareth Johnston, 15 April 2010 13:15

You've hooked your tee shot and found the trees on the left hand side. Making par is impossible from here, yes? No! Even if you've got a tree directly in your line, you can still get your ball on or near the green by learning how to hit it low and with shape. In this golf video tip, TG Elite ...

 

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