Hook your way out of trouble

Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy bends one around a tree at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England. Remember, a hook is a recovery shot, not a go-to shot. Use it when the situation demands it and focus on control rather than maximum distance. — AP

FROM time to time, we all find ourselves in awkward places around the course and we sometimes need to shape our shots to get out of trouble.

Here are a few key pointers to hitting a hook shot when you need to get out of trouble – say, like trying to get around a tree. Being able to pull it off will definitely hold you in good stead, and shave off some strokes on your scorecard.