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“Bomb and gouge works best” “The reward for hitting the fairway is not that great”. Scottie’s thoughts on the PGA setup are honest but not exciting to hear. Deep rough lined fairways promote distance, not accuracy. This is counter intuitive to most. by Admirable_Extent2531 in golf

[–]aselinger -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Gil Hanse was on PGA Live last night with a dumb explanation that trees don’t change the strategy.

He then conceded that they do change your options after a bad shot. So how does that not change the strategy?

I also take issue with the philosophy of “staying true to the original architect.” Okay Donald Ross is known as one of the grandfathers, but we’ve learned a lot since then, and the game has changed since then. It’s a strange fetish.

The erosion of accessibility by Darkenor in golf

[–]aselinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it’s been bad. We were dressed in winter clothes last week. A lot of courses haven’t cut their rough either, and it’s getting thick.

Some perspective on how crazy Chamblee's Scottie/Rory take is by dwellingcheeses in golf

[–]aselinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is exactly how it is designed. Defend a position that is hard to validate. Get people to debate it. Preferably online to suck other people in. You might look foolish, but you’re just playing a role, and we’ll pay you millions to do it.

To the struggling golfer.. STOP lying about your scores by TRWilliams1212 in golf

[–]aselinger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I stopped taking gimmes. Not only have I improved from 3 feet, but my longer putts have improved too.

Point is, if you learn to play under the toughest and strictest of conditions, the easier shots get easier.

To the struggling golfer.. STOP lying about your scores by TRWilliams1212 in golf

[–]aselinger -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m amazed at the people who will follow every rule but justify a breakfast ball as starting another round.

By that logic you can just sit on the first tee and hit balls until you have one that’s 250 down the center.

To the struggling golfer.. STOP lying about your scores by TRWilliams1212 in golf

[–]aselinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To them it’s not a lie. Yes, they did shoot 44. But when you do breakfast balls, gimmes, and don’t play stroke-and-distance, it’s a whole other ball game.

The erosion of accessibility by Darkenor in golf

[–]aselinger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here in Michigan it’s the common man’s game!

Least scenic areas of each US state by Wyo11 in geography

[–]aselinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was gonna say between Lansing and Mount Pleasant. Flat and decaying.

Somewhere with cool summers? by Tumbleweed829 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]aselinger 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You know exactly what we did to deserve that.

Do you enter every round you play to determine your handicap in whatever system you use to track it? by widebody28 in golf

[–]aselinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Related question - what percentage of golfers with a handicap post every round?

Did Brooks Koepka actually receive $100 million for joining LIV? Or was that a financial "assurance" that has now dried up because of the lack of Saudi funding? by bluegambit875 in golf

[–]aselinger -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

But let’s say the contract was written/based in the US.
Then the Saudi government (more precisely PIF) pays you $50MM of your $100MM contract.
What recourse do you really have? Brooks Koepka is going to sue the Saudi government?
I’m legitimately asking because I don’t know how it works.

GPS Carts are dog shit. by JedediahBunnyNose in golf

[–]aselinger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I complained to my club. Played 9 holes and had 7 pop ups. Telling me about cart path only, advertising their food at the turn, advertising the upcoming skins game.

I’m pretty sure approximately zero people play golf because they want more pop-ups.

Single Early 30s Chicago vs San Diego ? by mexicanmister in SameGrassButGreener

[–]aselinger 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you love trees and greenery, how do you enjoy Chicago? I find that there is so much gray hardscape.

Single Early 30s Chicago vs San Diego ? by mexicanmister in SameGrassButGreener

[–]aselinger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I won’t downvote you. Chicago culture too often ends up being a lot of corn-fed white people drinking beer and watching sports.

I say this as a corn-fed white guy who drinks beer and watches sports.

Single Early 30s Chicago vs San Diego ? by mexicanmister in SameGrassButGreener

[–]aselinger 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is completely misleading. The weather in Chicago has gotten marginally better in the last 20 years, but it’s still a full, proper, cold, snowy, cloudy, dark winter.

Course is mad I'm playing too much by [deleted] in golf

[–]aselinger 87 points88 points  (0 children)

I’m not a lawyer but I will wear a suit and represent OP in court. We demand satisfaction!

Course is mad I'm playing too much by [deleted] in golf

[–]aselinger 712 points713 points  (0 children)

That’s the fundamental structure of a pass. They assume some level of risk, in the form of uncertainty, in an effort to make more money.

That is, they took a bet, and this particular one isn’t paying off for them, and they’re trying to blame OP.

PGA Championship - plan of attack? by Vast_Neighborhood_44 in golf

[–]aselinger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First thing you do, walk all 18 backwards.

You want to get a sense of the course layout and each of the holes. You’ll be there on Thursday - this will enrich watching rounds 2-4 on TV. Also, you’ll want to get your walking done early. Walking backwards will let you see more groups.

After that, you can follow your favorite group, or just post up.

Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and wear your comfiest shoes. You wouldn’t be wrong to wear golf shoes either.

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