You Will Always Lose Shots From The Rough, Until You Learn This

James Ridyard breaks down how to manage short-game shots from the rough between 5 and 20 yards. Demonstrating live shots from sat-up, middle, and buried lies, he explains how to adjust attack angle and shaft lean to control launch and strike. By applying a 'minimum effective dose' approach, golfers can avoid common mistakes and gain predictability around the green.

• Accurately read the lie (sat up, middle, or buried) before deciding on setup tweaks.
• Match attack angle to the lie: shallower for sat-up lies to avoid going underneath, steeper for buried lies to cut through grass.
• Open the clubface at address for extra height rather than attempting to add loft through impact.
• Apply the 'minimum effective dose' principle—don't overcomplicate your swing technique when simple setup adjustments suffice.