Pitch Out - Course Management Wednesday #26.
Pitch Out - Course Management Wednesday #26.
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Today I will discuss the proper way to manage a situation where you have hit your drive off-line, and you don't have a clear shot to the green.
Gary Player used to say, "Never follow a bad shot with another bad shot!" This tee shot was poor. I want to get the ball back in play and eliminate the big numbers. By pitching out and leaving myself about 100 yards to the flag, I will most probably make 5, but there is a high probability that because I have a short iron in my hand, I could get it close and make a putt for my par.
This shot has two large trees in the way, and I have a large pond to carry. If the ball clips the tree even slightly, it will end up in the water. I would then be playing 4 from in front of the pond instead of the 3 I would be playing by chipping out. It is in these situations that discretion is the better part of valor. Take your lumps and move on.
https://youtu.be/w7TCdVXbSeQ
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Thanks for watching - Pitch Out - Course Management Wednesday #26. Smart is always better than the hero. Take the safe way out!
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