Oh, I used to dream of playing from the rough. I have to play from the sand, leaves, pine needles, cart parths, and shallow creeks. Now that is manly golf!
Sounds like a Suthen playa. Just remember there is no such thing as a lost ball. If it cannot be found it should be ruled "temorarily displaced" with no penalty. This is because at some point it will be found and then will be ruled "stolen".