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  1. I believe the visualization process that occurs during a round of golf is the prime reason most golfers fail in this type of situation. I know that I start out thinking "I can make this shot," howevere the more I look at the shot, the more I let negative thoughts influence my decison making process. I constantly remind myself that there is shot for every lie, and that I only need to execute it. Unfortunately, since I'm not a professional golfer that has the time to practice tough shots, in spite of my positive outlook, rarely am I able to pull off the perfect shot. Oh well, it's the search for perfection that keep us all comine back...
  2. There was virtually no risk at all, its a par 5, phil knew he could easily have bumped it out and played a wedge to birdie range. Since there was no risk, why not go for the eagle. If you look at phils four rounds, that shot on 13 was perhaps the easiest of all his rescue shots. It is so ludicrous to make this shot so much more than what it was, I play that shot all the time, its a piece of cake. You just cannot hit it fat.

    If phil would have sunk the eagle putt, just think of the melodrama that would have been played out. He would have been elevated to some golfing god. Geez, he almost had 3 eagles in succession, and all they can talk about is a kodak moment in the pines.
  3. While this is a potentially neat feature, Dave's "tip" would have been more helpful instead of just recommending that amateurs weigh the risk/reward, visualize the shot and commit to it if he would have told us HOW to play it. Choke down the club? Quiet legs? Ball in middle of stance? Not many ams are very good at playing out of fairway bunkers or off of pine straw. I hope next week he offers a technical tip instead of a theoretical one.
  4. Question for OneTug: If you're playing shots out of the pine straw "all the time" you must REALLY stink off the tee. Bet you shot a 30 point buck this season, too! HA!
  5. My golf game sux, like no tomorrow. The shot is much easier than a long bunker shot (there is no comparison), he does not have to deal with a lip or uneven lie, or sand.....I mean, pine needles is just like hitting off of hardpan without the "hard." You just play it like a normal shot being sure to use a downward strike and take "all ball." You can choke down for a little more control.
  6. In response to My Fairway, I would think that since Mr. Roesch has the experience, a good resume' and is a teaching pro that he would gladly give you tips and HOW to play that and other shots. His phone number and e mail preceeds his column. I hear from several sources close to him that he is very good.
  7. Although I like the context and the insight, for what is supposed to be a "tips" article, that's not much of a tip. I'd gladly call Dave for a lesson but I don't live in Wisconsin anymore.
  8. Mr Fairway, I can understand that you desire a more concrete tip for
    amateurs on playing the shot described, but you are missing the most
    important point here. What Roesch, as someone who has had
    considerable experience in playing the game of golf, is telling us is that
    unless a player can focus on realizing a good shot without doubt, then
    that player can forget about how great his or her technical skills are. It
    does not matter how technically competent one is or how much one
    trains if one cannot manage to play with a solid mental perspective.
    If you can master the mental aspect of your game, you have conquered
    the most difficult challenge. With the proper resources and time, form
    can be taught and physical strength built. It is much easier to fix a swing
    than it is to teach someone the importance of focus and determination,
    and Roesch knows this well. He's giving us the best advice there is. If
    you can't control your mental game, forget about having any game at
  9. Mr. Fairway- Really?? Here is the tip from the article
    "The lesson for amateurs on a trouble shot is to weigh the risk vs. the reward, visualize the shot and commit to it 100%. If you're worried about the trees, you're probably going to hit them"
    While I resecct your opinion, mine is that it is a very good tip and probably one of the main thing that separates successful gofers from us "Hackers". I am usually worried about the trees-- that's why I generally hit into them.

    analyzing risk vs reward is important in sports. business, life.
  10. It is all blue sky out there around the links.


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