EP 50: Playing from the Rough and Huge Upgrades in Iron Fitting Technology

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On this episode of The Golf Intervention Podcast, we dig into three critical areas that can help golfers of all levels play smarter and score better.

Topics we cover include:

• Playing from the Rough:
  • How to assess your lie and choose the right shot.
  • When to take a risk versus when to play safe.
  • How rough affects spin, launch, and distance—and what that means for club selection.
• The Iron Fitting Revolution with Loft Adjustments:
  • Why iron fitting has changed dramatically thanks to loft optimization.
  • How adjusting lofts can fine-tune launch height, spin rates, and carry distance.
  • Why proper gapping throughout your set is essential for consistent scoring.
  • What every golfer should know before buying or tweaking their irons.
• Lessons from the Lesson Tee:
  • The importance of separating two key skills:
    • Impact location on the clubface (centeredness of strike).
    • Clubface orientation (open vs. closed at impact).
  • Why confusing these two often leads to frustration and misdiagnosis of swing flaws.
  • Practical drills to improve both skills and build more reliable ball flight.

This episode combines on-course strategy, cutting-edge equipment fitting insights, and real teaching takeaways to give you insights you can apply immediately to your game.

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Tiger Woods crazy shot from the rough from 184 yards with a pitching wedge   https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zhdXHMtxbbw