Under the "cush"

[hors limite]

My ball rolled through the green over the apron and nestled firmly against a very thick,firm and lush first cut of rough. It looked just like a snooker ball that is tucked up under the cushion. I was only 5/6 yards from the pin and slightly down hill so only a delicate poke with a wedge seemed to be needed. Tried this twice and the club head just bounced off! Third effort was a bit more agricultural and the ball at least moved. My question is whether there is a recommended technique for playing the ball in this situation?

 

[dufferman]

I believe the technical term is 'Smash It'.

I don't know if a softly softly approach does any good - as you found out!

 

[Liverbirdie]

Some use hybrid clubs, choke down the shaft and adopt a putting stroke.

Or hit the ball halfway up the ball with a wedge.

 

[Lump]

Bellying a wedge is by far the bet option here. A little bit of practice and it can be very accurate.

 

[Alex1975]

Some use hybrid clubs, choke down the shaft and adopt a putting stroke.

Or hit the ball halfway up the ball with a wedge.

The two options I was thinking of...

 

[nemicu]

Turn your putter through 90 degrees and hit with the toe - sort of like a hammer.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Belly wedge or hybrid. I prefer the former and with a bit of practice its an effective shot to have in the bag

 

[tsped83]

Hybrid for me, just a little nudge and it gets rolling straight away

 

[Foxholer]

Turn your putter through 90 degrees and hit with the toe - sort of like a hammer.

This has certainly had a positive result for me!

I'm also a frequent 'hybrid putter'. And have even used 3-wood or Driver occasionally.

Don't restrict yourself to 'normal' clubs when the situation isn't 'normal'! I suggested a drop under penalty wouldn't be a bad move the other day, but the player wouldn't consider it. He took 3 to extricate himself!