Desert golf
How to Score Better on Desert Golf
Plan around firm rollout, target angles, and the costly edge of desert trouble.
Respect the edge
Scoring in the desert starts with accepting that trouble is often absolute. A miss into rough on a parkland course might be annoying; a miss into cactus or rock can end the hole quickly.
Smart desert rules
| Situation | Better play |
|---|---|
| Firm fairway | Plan for release after landing |
| Elevated green | Take enough club and aim center |
| Waste edge nearby | Favor the widest grass line |
Recovery mindset
When you do find the desert, take the clean route back. A sideways wedge can be the shot that saves bogey.