Chipping/pitching

[Mike_j_golf]

Hi,
Having problems pitching/chipping out of rough when the ball is sitting down it comes out low and fast or i catch it heavy, not really having any problems from the fairway or rough when it's not sitting down, think i may be coming in too steep, any suggestions.
Mike

 

[Redwood]

Mike,

I'm not an expert, by any means, but could it be that the rough is catching the hosel and delofting your club?

I find that if I am chipping from the rough, and the ball is sitting down a bit, I open the face a little. That way if the hosel gets snagged then it doesn't deloft as much.

Give it a go and see if it helps.

Redwood

 

[painterboy]

Play it as you would a bunker shot.

 

[bobmac]

Hi,
Having problems pitching/chipping out of rough when the ball is sitting down it comes out low and fast or i catch it heavy, not really having any problems from the fairway or rough when it's not sitting down, think i may be coming in too steep, any suggestions.
Mike

Mike, a bit tough to tell without seeing you swing, but I suspect your backswing may be a bit long and you are quitting on it with little or no follow through.
Try shortening the backswing and make a committed swing though the ball