Golf Monthly explains why replacing long irons with a hybrid club in the rough provides superior turf interaction and better distance. By utilizing the hybrid's wider sole and lower center of gravity, golfers can cut through heavy grass far more effectively. The video highlights simple setup adjustments to maximize consistency from tough lies.
Choose a hybrid over a long iron in the rough because the wider sole resists twisting and gliding through heavy grass.
Position the ball slightly back in your stance to encourage cleaner contact with minimal grass interference.
Adopt a slightly steeper angle of attack to pop the ball up quickly out of thick lies.
Maintain firm grip pressure and commit to a complete follow-through to avoid decelerating.
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