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Post by illinoisgator on Sept 25, 2020 19:33:24 GMT -5
I keep changing my mind on trying for perfects all the time, some of the time, or rarely... currently I employ the following strategy (says the guy ranked in the low 200’s on the Q leaderboard) Driver off the tee, decent wind left to right - Play for the fast. Driver off the tee, decent wind right to left - Play for perfect aim so a perfect will hit right side of fairway (I.e. give leeway for accidental fast) Driver off tee head wind, tail wind, low side wind - play for perfect aiming for right side of fairway (pray for no slow) With drives another influence is water to the left of the fairway. For that I aim way right and go for the fast. Instead of risking an accidental fast into the water. Approach shot - woods/hybrids/irons - all depends on if needing distance between clubs - if so down club and go for fast. Partial swing not an option. Approach shot -wedges- pitches - mostly try for slight fast. Never try for perfect because an accidental slow is death in this game when pitching. Flop shot - don’t even bother - too hard to execute and no advantage over pitch or splash. Between 50-60 yards - rather do fast splash than try for perfect lofted pitch - you get an accidental slow that damn ball ends up20yds short and 10 yards right. Overall my FIR is now around 80-85% and GIR in the low to mid 70s. And getting better. But PPR is still a major issue for me. Just cannot get confident - I employ the back and slam forward method. Still can’t seem to hit them straight enough when I have a realistic birdie putt Yes I'm constantly tempted to go back to trying for perfects particularly when I hit one going for a fast - very frustrating when that happens. I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons.
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Post by dreagleg on Sept 25, 2020 19:35:17 GMT -5
Yes I'm constantly tempted to go back to trying for perfects particularly when I hit one going for a fast - very frustrating when that happens. I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. Interesting strategy. I've tried everything else with no success, so if you reckon flatulence is the way forward, I'll give it a go. 💨
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Post by ksmith851 on Sept 25, 2020 19:35:39 GMT -5
Yes I'm constantly tempted to go back to trying for perfects particularly when I hit one going for a fast - very frustrating when that happens. I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. What a spectacular typo
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Post by illinoisgator on Sept 25, 2020 19:37:36 GMT -5
I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. Interesting strategy. I've tried everything else with no success, so if you reckon flatulence is the way forward, I'll give it a go. 💨 When you need a little extra distance give it a try 😂😂😂
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Post by ddixjr509 on Sept 25, 2020 19:50:01 GMT -5
Goal at start- eliminate the 4 putts and limit to 1 3 putt per round- should get me to -25- -30 (based on 11 practice rounds between -5 and -11). R1- E, 2 3 putts in the first 3 holes... sitting at +2 and heading to a bad place mentally- then get a phone call that teen daughter was in a fender bender. pause... get her car to auto shop. Resume later- 4 3 putts, 5 missed putts under 6'. 35 putts total. what's the point in sticking the approaches only to gack the putts.
R2- -7, 27 putts 3 more missed putts under 7'
R3- +1 36 putts. eff those slow greens- the difference between a putt going 10' and 30' is discernable. 6 missed putts under 6' and about lost my sh|t with a 4 putt from 15' and a 3 putt from 12' on back to back holes.
R4- -10 23 putts. did miss 2 more inside 6'... but puts me back in decent position for ELite or Kinetic.
Total -16, so thats 8 3 putts and 1 4 putt. 16 missed putts under 7', 118 putts total. good news is that i probably putted myself out of the bottom half of PGA purgatory. I really dont belong back on PGA with my current putting issues.
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Post by Giraffe72 on Sept 25, 2020 20:16:44 GMT -5
I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. What a spectacular typo Someone should close this thread down now. Honestly, it doesn't get better than that! 😂😂
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Post by eastnortheast on Sept 25, 2020 20:42:06 GMT -5
Lots of people on the leaderboards only played one round so if they’re removed because they don’t complete the first event then a lot of us will be moving up. Don’t despair if you’ve had a poor first tournament Can I despair if I'm +50? I dont think I will be quite that high, but pretty sure I will definitely be outside looking in after the first 4 rounds. Surprisingly, during practice at Evangelist, I have not noticed a difference in difficulty. Both seem equally difficult! LOL
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Post by twofor22 on Sept 25, 2020 20:42:50 GMT -5
Flatulence didn't work for me in real life, let one go at the top of my backswing and hit the bloody thing fat off the tee one day 🤣 maybe it works better in virtual golf
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Post by CuseHokie on Sept 25, 2020 20:54:19 GMT -5
Yes I'm constantly tempted to go back to trying for perfects particularly when I hit one going for a fast - very frustrating when that happens. I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. I’ve heard of letting it rip - but this takes it to a new level.
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Post by Art Vandelay on Sept 25, 2020 22:35:17 GMT -5
Yes I'm constantly tempted to go back to trying for perfects particularly when I hit one going for a fast - very frustrating when that happens. I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. Hmmm....Need to go to the store and stock up on dairy and beans.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2020 22:55:23 GMT -5
Careful with the follow through, I guess this is why Ian Poulter’s in PGA 2K21
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Post by crunchshark on Sept 26, 2020 1:41:18 GMT -5
I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. Interesting strategy. I've tried everything else with no success, so if you reckon flatulence is the way forward, I'll give it a go. 💨 This could be the tip of the season already and could save q school for alot of people.
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Post by bubbsboy100. on Sept 26, 2020 2:03:28 GMT -5
Yes I'm constantly tempted to go back to trying for perfects particularly when I hit one going for a fast - very frustrating when that happens. I’ve been a big proponent of using farts to keep to a 1 way miss and I improved greatly but still a long way to go to where I was in 19. However, I have realized I need to tweak again and dial in my slows. I’ve been tinkering with purposely hitting fasts and slows when the shot sets up better for missing 1 particular way. This is mainly on the driver and then I try to hit perfect or miss fast on the irons. No sh1t. Or was there
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Post by Tuffguts on Sept 26, 2020 3:46:08 GMT -5
Just bought the game this morning and did the tutorials and a practice round before qualifying. Had a crappy patch mid Rd1 and ended up +8 for the round but improved for +8 after 4 rounds. Incl a hole in one in Rd 2. Have to sort out my 9 iron to PW distance gap and mid-long range putting.
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Post by BillySastard976 on Sept 26, 2020 3:53:01 GMT -5
Interesting strategy. I've tried everything else with no success, so if you reckon flatulence is the way forward, I'll give it a go. 💨 This could be the tip of the season already and could save q school for alot of people. Its an ill wind that blows nobody any good. Wonder if he uses the click system.
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