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There is a pond ahead. If you go over it, it's 130 meters; if you cut it, it's 90 meters.
I think I can pass with 7 hits, but if I get hit wrong, it's just water.
If you hesitate for too long here, nine times out of ten you'll hit half-heartedly. Then you'll fall into the water.
Consider only two things and decide in 3 seconds.
01There are only two things to argue about.
- Is the passing distance within my average?It's the average, not the distance on a good day.
- How much do you lose when you fail to cross over?Two strokes for water, one stroke for a bunker
If you summarize these two, it goes like this.
| situation | judgment |
|---|---|
| On average, it clears comfortably, and even if it doesn't, it clears the bunker. | Please turn over. |
| Barely making it past the average, and if you can't, water | Hang up |
| Further than average and behind is water | Cut it off no matter what. |
| It's further than it looks, but there is grass behind it. | You can flip through. |
The key is "when you fail." You end up forcing yourself because you only imagine the scenario where you successfully make it.
02You need to know the average distance.
Many people get stuck here. They don't know exactly how many meters my 7 is.
- Best day hit 145 meters
- Actual average 125 meters
- But 145 meters remain in my head.
So, he tries to cross 130 meters with the 7th throw but falls into the water.
- I hit ten shots at the driving range.Don't just count the ones that matched well.
- Write down the distance around the middle.That's my average.
- Once at each clubWrite it down on a piece of paper and put it in your golf bag.
- On the field, the average is 10 metersIt goes less due to grass resistance and tension.
This single table handles all the decisions on the course.
03The calculations change when it comes to water.
Water is special. The risks and damages are different.
- Falling into the rough → Losing about one hit
- Falling into a bunker → Losing about one stroke
- Falling into water → Penalty + Re-stroke = Two or more strokes
So, it is best to avoid water if possible.
Breaking the shot, trying to clear the net and ending up with a double. If this difference repeats, it adds up to three or four strokes per round.
04Calculate even when hanging up
You don't just hit it short. Send it to a comfortable spot for the next shot.
- After cutting, 100 meters remain
- Don't leave an awkward 50 meters ([[LINK:L18]] Part)
- Do not cast precariously close to the water's edge, within 10 meters. Take your time.
[[LINK:L32]] It is the same calculation as dividing Par 5.
You decide the distance you want to leave first, and then choose the club.
05If you've decided to hand it over, make sure of it.
This is the last and important story.
If you decide to hit it over, hold the club one club longer and hit it softly.
If you hit it hard with the perfect club, it actually gets shorter. That is because your swing speeds up when you are nervous.
And don't look at the water. Just look at the spot where you are dropping it.
When I see water, my body moves toward it.
Once you've made up your mind, don't waver. Playing with half-doubt is the worst thing you can do.
As I mentioned in [[LINK:L17]], conviction changes the results.
In the next part, I will cover how to manage a course that suits my goals.
The way to break 100 strokes is different from the way to break 90 strokes.
