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Trouble shots

Trouble shots are where good scores are protected, not rescued by miracles. These guides cover trees, rough, uneven lies, bunkers, and awkward stances with one clear aim: get the ball back under control and keep one bad swing from becoming a wrecked hole.

The Fundamentals of Trouble Shots illustration

Trouble shots

The Fundamentals of Trouble Shots

Learn the escape skills that turn bad positions into manageable scores.

Common Trouble Shots Mistakes and Simple Fixes illustration

Trouble shots

Common Trouble Shots Mistakes and Simple Fixes

Avoid the choices that turn recovery into damage control.

Drills to Improve Trouble Shots illustration

Trouble shots

Drills to Improve Trouble Shots

Build a recovery menu before the course asks for it.

How Trouble Shots Affects Ball Flight and Scoring illustration

Trouble shots

How Trouble Shots Affects Ball Flight and Scoring

Use ball-flight expectations to choose recoveries that protect the hole.

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Trouble shots

Beginner vs Advanced Approaches to Trouble Shots

Recovery skill grows from simple escapes to precise damage control.

How to Practice Trouble Shots Under Pressure illustration

Trouble shots

How to Practice Trouble Shots Under Pressure

Make recovery decisions automatic when the hole is already uncomfortable.

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