| Guidelines for tucked pins
One of the toughest shots in golf..
Ok, so you hit your drive, now your left inside 100 yards. However, the pin is tucked behind a bunker in the back right corner of the green. There is lot's of green to work with on the left. Should you take aim and fire to the pin, or hit the safe shot toward the left of the green? Let's see..
Look at your lie
If the ball rests on an upslope, it's easier to hit it high and make it stop quickly. I'd go with a lower lofted wedge. Like say a SW. Aim for the pin.
Downslopes make it tough to get enough loft on your pitch. Skulling or topping is a serious risk in this situation.. Hit the safe shot.
Swing length
If you can reach the green by using a full shot, do it! You'll create more spin, and have a better chance of sticking the green. Go for the pin.
If the distance requires a 3/4 or 1/2 swing, controlling the shot will be harder. Play it safe.
Where you misses go
If you tend to miss your wedge shots long, the front bunker shouldn't pose a threat, so go for the pin.
If you miss short, the bunker is now a threat, play it safe.
Last edited by 300Yards : 06-01-2007 at 05:15 PM.
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Guidelines for tucked pins
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