If you find yourself in light rough, it is really not much of a problem. Like fairway bunkers, people tend to get flustered over them, and, although they are a setback, they are easy enough to get round. Light rough is approximately one to two inches thick. If you need tips for thicker rough, visit our Heavy Rough Shots section.

Most times you will be able to just use a normal shot. As before visualize the shot. Where do you want it to end up, and how do you want it to get there. Use a normal width stance and set up behind the ball. Then it is just a normal swing. This time it is important to hold on to the club slightly firmer, incase the club gets caught in the grass.

As with the Heavy Rough Shots, do not be afraid to just chip back on to the fairway, and take an extra shot. It is better taking that, than being too optimistic, losing a ball, incurring a penalty, and altogether messing up the whole hole.