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Course Strategy · Technique

Escape a bush: grip down, ball back, fold the trail arm

When a bush is in the way, grip down, put the ball back to create room, fold the right arm, and take a club with loft. Apply a few practice swings; from situations like this, the ball can sometimes be advanced much farther than expected.

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Try it

  1. grip down
  2. put the ball back
  3. fold the right arm
  4. take a club with loft

Why this context matters

Recovery from a ball sitting in/against a bush.