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Go with what you have.

Posted on 9/6/24 at 2:05 am
Posted by IceFrogBC
Member since Jan 2021
175 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 2:05 am
So, what does it mean? And how can golfers apply it?

Some days you just don't have it. It's part of golf. Accepting that is key. Learn to appreciate the wins where you can find them, and take pride in making the most of your bad days.

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Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
20577 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 5:50 am to
Sometimes golf works better when we let go.

For whatever reason, sometimes the body will resist the motion, and some shots are not accessible that day.

So instead of trying to hit whatever shot shape you prefer, you accept the way the club is moving that day and adjust accordingly. Just let go of forcing the swing, and allow the swing to flow that day.
Posted by llfshoals
Member since Nov 2010
20737 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 7:12 am to
quote:

Just let go of forcing the swing, and allow the swing to flow that day.
Where’s the fun in that?

It is going to draw if it kills me, or I run out of balls first
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
20577 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 7:18 am to
quote:

It is going to draw if it kills me, or I run out of balls first


Tin Cup?

Why is everyone in love with a draw?

Nicklaus played a fade.
Posted by Scottforeverlsu
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
1161 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 8:21 am to
The draw is sexy, but it's stubborn and is prone to not listen
Posted by Bigdawgb
Member since Oct 2023
3686 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 8:48 am to
quote:

Nicklaus played a fade.


Rahm also, wonder if it's a body type thing
Posted by bopper50
Sugarland Texas
Member since Mar 2009
9950 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 10:45 am to
quote:

Tin Cup?

Why is everyone in love with a draw?

Nicklaus played a fade.


I hate my draw. I tried for years to dump it, went to good teachers, open stance and all the rest.

I have had way too many balls either fly or roll out of bounds / trouble on me because of the hard draw spin.

The only good news is now that I'm getting older and my clubhead speed has dropped, I do a little hit straighter balls now.
This post was edited on 9/6/24 at 10:48 am
Posted by llfshoals
Member since Nov 2010
20737 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 11:38 am to
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Why is everyone in love with a draw?
The draw goes further into the trees.

Further is better right?
Posted by Eye dentist
Member since Oct 2013
706 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 11:47 am to
A fade is great if you’re a long hitter. I need yardage
Posted by JukeLeft
Member since Feb 2015
996 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 4:17 pm to
This is something I have to remind myself. If my score isnt trending toward my goal for that round, i tend to pout instead of resetting the goal and going for that.
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
58675 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 4:43 pm to
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So instead of trying to hit whatever shot shape you prefer, you accept the way the club is moving that day and adjust accordingly.


This is exactly what great players do.

There was like a 6 month span where Morikawa could not hit a fade and he just had to adjust.
Posted by RawDog7984
Member since Oct 2019
2233 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 4:57 pm to
People have natural shot shapes. I’d love to play a fade, i don’t need distance and would benefit me if i could hit a consistent fade as i do believe it’s easier to repeat. But hitting a fade doesn’t make you a better golfer just because Nicklaus or any other play does. Hit your stock shot when things go bad. Most amateurs aren’t good enough to work the ball both ways anyway.
Posted by Bigryno7
Nashville
Member since Jun 2009
1518 posts
Posted on 9/6/24 at 5:07 pm to
When I started missing greens long and left I decided it was time to get rid of the draw. That extra rollout missing long and left was a hole killer. Come to find out, playing a fade was just more natural anyway. Haven’t looked back.
The only time I play a draw now is if I absolutely have to
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