First thing, if you are not certain you can get the ball out, are you close enough to the edge to take a penalty drop and get a good lie? How many of us have remembered this after the failed attempt? If not, I position myself so the ball is right of my right toe. Then I hit with a pitching wedge, struck vertically just behind the ball. It goes about 20 yards max but has got me out 99% of the time.
A choppy action with a heavy-headed club is a great idea. And, when it comes to taking a penalty drop, knowing your options under the rules can get you out of a tough spot.
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First thing, if you are not certain you can get the ball out, are you close enough to the edge to take a penalty drop and get a good lie? How many of us have remembered this after the failed attempt?
If not, I position myself so the ball is right of my right toe. Then I hit with a pitching wedge, struck vertically just behind the ball. It goes about 20 yards max but has got me out 99% of the time.
A choppy action with a heavy-headed club is a great idea. And, when it comes to taking a penalty drop, knowing your options under the rules can get you out of a tough spot.