Course management to shoot low scores
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Based on his interview on Feherty, Jack Nicklaus apparently did. I think it was Raymond Floyd's book that he said if he couldn't pull off the shot at least 7 out of 10 times, he would not risk it.
Kevin Shields
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There are always going to be six easy pins so safe could mean going at the pin in some cases. Making aggressive swings at the most conservative targets is a very good way to shoot low scores.
No I don't agree! That would mean I wouldn't get to play golf at all!
Shouldn't that be the most liberal targets, as in more open, forgiving and easy to take advantage of?
mgranato
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Liberal never works and will take your money.
GeoffDickson
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Where is the green zone (i.e. the safe places, ideal places).?
Where is the red zone (i.e. the hazards, places you don't want to be)?
What is my most likely miss if I hit a less than perfect shot?
Where is the red zone (i.e. the hazards, places you don't want to be)?
What is my most likely miss if I hit a less than perfect shot?
Kevin Shields
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BrendanC
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Butch Harmon wrote a whole book on course strategy - it's really repetitive, cos the subject is so simple!
90% of your score is about quality execution, not strategy.
My 2c are take hazards out of play and take enough club.
I play in wind a lot, so good 3/4 shots are crucial too.
But I'm not that good a player!
90% of your score is about quality execution, not strategy.
My 2c are take hazards out of play and take enough club.
I play in wind a lot, so good 3/4 shots are crucial too.
But I'm not that good a player!
Kevin Shields
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Don't you have o have a strategy first before you execute?
Robbierob99
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I'd listen to everything Kevin Shields says in this department.
I'd add that, imho, course management is something that needs to be practiced, just like any aspect on the technical side, so that it becomes automated and natural. And just like the swing this can take years (10,000hours perhaps). There are just soooooo many variables.
I'd add that, imho, course management is something that needs to be practiced, just like any aspect on the technical side, so that it becomes automated and natural. And just like the swing this can take years (10,000hours perhaps). There are just soooooo many variables.
Robbierob99
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Oh & I ain't there yet on either front...... Yet.
ZAP
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Basically all I do is try to hit whatever shot pops into my head as I approach the ball. Sometimes I know it is the wrong one to try but I cannot seem to stop myself if it is a fun shot to try. Of course for me numbers are less important than fun most days.
BrendanC
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Eh no.
There is a simple point here: figuring out what to do is relatively easy. Doing it is hard.
Sure, there'll be four or five shots a round where you will have to make a call between two or three options.
The stats say by and large, you should go for the more aggressive play, though I think when there are full shot penalties in play (including e.g. pot bunkers), you should think twice.
But people who make out 'course management' is really tough or that there is some secret to it are the same people who complain about slow play.
I do agree that as you gain experience, you should try to learn about your own game and play smarter.
EDIT: I always walk - plenty of time to think!
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