Perched Lie
When the ball sits up in a clump of long grass, be careful not to
move it as you position the club head (that's a penalty). Then think
about putting the club head on the ball rather than whiffing by
passing under it. Stand taller than normal and, if necessary, choke
down on the club.
For control, keep your backswing short, no more than halfway back.
Make a shallow downswing, "sweeping" the ball of the grass rather
than hitting down. Again, swing easy. Worry about making clean
contact, not achieving great distance.
Playing the Wind
In United States, where most courses are inland, wind is only an
occasional factor, and many players don't know how to manage it.
Some simple strategies will help you battle the breezes.
Shots will be affected by gusts over 10 miles per hour. Hitting into a
headwind, your ball loses yardage. Into a tailwind, the ball flies
farther, then runs after landing. Crosswinds can move the ball
well off your intended line. So when it's gusty, plan your shots
carefully.
Facing a headwind, take one extra club for every 10 mph of draft: If
you usually hit a 7-iron 150 yards, you'll need a 4-iron when hitting
into 30-mph gusts. Resist the impulse to swing harder; make a slow,
three-quarter swing (your hands rising only to shoulder height).
Finally, a headwind exaggerates a shot's bend: If your normal shot
flies left to right, a headwind will move it farther right, so aim more
to the left.
Tailwinds straighten out curve balls, so don't aim so far away from
the target. Take less club, because not only does a tailwind keep the
shot in the air longer, it brings the ball down on a shallower angle so
it rolls after landing.
Ride a crosswind. Into a left-to-right gust, start your shot well to the
left and let the wind bring it back. Aim five yards off the target for
every 10 mph of breeze.
In any kind of wind, try a low-flying "knockdown" shot when hitting
from the fairway. Take a club or two more than the distance dictates,
and set up open -- your feet and body aimed slightly to the left.
Play the ball back in your stance (almost in line with the right heel),
with your hands angled forward.
Choke down on the club and keep a firm grip. Swing slowly to
shoulder-height, then pull down and through with your left arm and
hand. Restrict your follow-through so you finish with the club
pointing at your target.....
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