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Golf Tips: Need to Escape the Trees? Try These Four Recovery Shots
By Ryan Adams, PGA
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We saw on TV last week the dangers of going into the trees at narrow Sahalee Country Club outside Seattle during the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
And while you may not be facing "Sa-Hallways" every week when you play, there's no doubt you've probably hit a shot into the trees and are wondering what to do.
Not to fear.
Ryan Benzel, the PGA Director of Instruction at Sahalee, and Abby Parsons, the PGA Head Professional at Pinnacle Peak Cuntry Club in Phoenix, teamed up to share four shots you can use to find your way out tree trouble.
Check 'em out!
The punch draw to go around trees
SOMEONE IS STUCK IN THE TREES! Not you though, because you followed Ryan Benzel, PGA and his keys below to get out of trouble! 😉 pic.twitter.com/IJUSDyddKf
— PGA of America (@PGA) June 22, 2024
The short chip shot under a tree
Get ready to play Sahalee: Abby Parsons, PGA, shows us how to hit a tricky chip shot from under the trees 🌲#KPMGWomensPGA pic.twitter.com/dFd6mNBQXB
— KPMG Women's PGA Championship (@KPMGWomensPGA) June 23, 2024
The awkward short shot that stays low
🌲 Trees? No problem! Get ready to play Sahalee 🌲
— KPMG Women's PGA Championship (@KPMGWomensPGA) June 23, 2024
Abby Parsons, PGA, teaches us how to hit the perfect 65-yard shot under the trees#KPMGWomensPGA pic.twitter.com/Z5hdMMAwsd
The 100-yarder punch shot
Your ball is in the trees. You’re 120 yards away, with a shot at the green. How do you play it? Ryan Benzel, PGA, has your answer ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/vU1j9urknY
— PGA of America (@PGA) June 23, 2024
