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In reply to the discussion: At the golf course today - I really couldn't believe it [View all]Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)It doesn't come across nearly as well on TV. When I take someone to an event for the first time invariably their mouth is ajar in astonishment. They can't even see the ball land that far in the distance, let alone come to grips that it landed in the intended spot. I can still relate to LPGA distance, but not PGA.
The occasional viewer gets lulled into complacency when the announcer says he needs to bend it around the corner to the right side of the green. Ho-hum it played out that way. It drives me nuts when I read the comparison to darts on grass. They have no idea how difficult it is to make every connection from intent through split second of impact, along with judging variables like this matted lie as opposed to a flyer lie, etc.
Distance control is the huge variable. I'm thrilled when I strike the iron flush, even if it ends up 30 feet short or 30 feet long. Meanwhile the pros are pissed, either at the club selection or the swing.
It is incredible how close they hit the wedges. That is many strokes per round right there.