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Old September 4th, 2008, 02:38 PM
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Best shot in the bag

For me it is setting up to hit a draw. This is my money shot. As a matter of fact I hit the draw better then any other shot in my bag. My set up is simple I play the ball a little more forward in my stance andgle my club face to a closed position (at target) then I simply close my stance to where I want the ball to start prior to the right to left curve. I feel so comfotable in the closed stance and the ball a little forward in my stance...I wonder if this says anything about my swing in general since this feels so much more natural then say setting up for a straight shot? From this draw set up I can hit every shot and I mean this folks it is so easy for me...even when my swing is really off I can hit this shot anytime anywhere for some really good distance and accuracy........I can't help but think of the old saying "the toughest shot in golf to hit is a straight shot." Again the comfort level is derived from the closed stance and the ball a little forward in the stance....does this say anything about my swing in general or my set up or whateva?
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Old September 4th, 2008, 06:49 PM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

for me its any sandshot within 40 yards. i just whip out my 56 CG14 and put them all within 10 feet of the pin
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Old September 4th, 2008, 07:33 PM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

115 yards and in. My LOB wedge, a club I hated and was more out of the bag than in, has been very good to me lately.
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Old September 5th, 2008, 11:11 AM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

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As a matter of fact I hit the draw better then any other shot in my bag. My set up is simple I play the ball a little more forward in my stance andgle my club face to a closed position (at target) then I simply close my stance to where I want the ball to start prior to the right to left curve. I feel so comfortable in the closed stance and the ball a little forward in my stance...I wonder if this says anything about my swing in general since this feels so much more natural then say setting up for a straight shot? From this draw set up I can hit every shot and I mean this folks it is so easy for me...even when my swing is really off ...
Noreaster, It does say a lot about your swing. It is crying out that you have found something that works consistently for you regardless of swing mechanics. I am sure someone might question your methodology; but, results are what counts.

For me, it is PW and 56° SW from 115 in, using full, 3/4, and 2/3 swings hitting them high or low. That's my thing.

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Old September 5th, 2008, 11:32 AM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

My best shot(s) are from around the green...chipping, little pitches, greenside bunkers...that's my thing and almost all I practice...outside of that it would be driver, but I go through phases with that...
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Old September 5th, 2008, 11:35 AM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

185yd 4 Iron Low Cut shot. I get more great shot comments from that than anything.
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Old September 5th, 2008, 11:56 AM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

Pitching wedge is my favorite tool in the bag. From 120 in I can do all sorts of things with it. I also like my driver off the deck when a low screamer is called for. Another favorite is 4 iron chip when alot of green and little carry is the shot.
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Old September 5th, 2008, 02:54 PM
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100 yard SW. Check and stop every time near 10'
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Old September 5th, 2008, 06:29 PM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

My favorite shot is an abbreviated hook'n'run around the corner of a dog-leg left, used when I didn't hit the tee-ball far enough into the corner.
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Old September 6th, 2008, 05:52 PM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

For sure around the green, bump and run shots with 7,8,9,PW or SW...I've got ways of doing each one...man, I love the bump and run
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Old September 6th, 2008, 11:31 PM
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115 yard 50 deegree wedge.
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Old September 12th, 2008, 08:30 PM
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Re: Best shot in the bag

My best shot is the drive. I usually play a fade, but can hit a draw if needed. The tee shot sets up the hole for me and if I'm having a bad day driving it just gets miserable out there.
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