[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by ajbrown

I agree. I never putted from off the green much until I moved here, especially in the winter where the 'rough' can be as fast as the greens.

It is much more comfortable for me to putt as I do not put in the time any more to be proficient around the greens.

This works until summer when that short but narly rough grows back.

If you do get stuck and have to pitch off a tight lie, read up (or youtube) on using the bounce of the club.

OP, I do not know of anyone or I would suggest someone.

I agree with using the bounce. If you have a bare lie and need to go up over an obstacle. Take your highest lofted club and open it a lot. Then aim at a point about and inch behind the ball and swing straight down on that point. Swing very hard. If you've opened the face enough and you hit the ground behind the ball, the ball won't go very far.

Most people I see trying this or hitting bunker shots don't open the face anywhere near enough. Don't be afraid to open the face A LOT!!!

Also turn your body so that the score marks on you club are perpendicular to your target line.