[adultcheee]

My drive usually dictates what I do but more than likely I am trying to reach in two. Gotta take advantage of the one thing I am good at.

[defenderfors]

Par, pretty good, birdie more likely with my third from 100-120 but thats my game. But by hitting driver off the tee and bringing in more trouble, and then hitting a long iron/hybrid/3 wood for your second and bringing in more trouble, and then possibly a tricky short game shot, you've brought bogey or higher really into play. If I hit 3 hybrid off the tee, then 6/7 iron for my second and a wedge with my third, I've made par really my worst possible score.

Couldn't agree more with your strategy, That's exactly what I do now and also see par as a worse case whereas before a double bogey or the occasional triple was always a possibility.

[nebrarlepleme]

I'm a three shot guy as well, though I'm still taking driver off the tee most times.

Anything over 500 and I'm in the 3 shot game too, but like Hawk I'm hitting driver when it's smart.

I'm a three shot guy too. I will hit my driver off every Par 5 unless I am playing sans woods.

Fact: I've only "gone for it" twice in my entire life lol.

I have a couple of Par 5's on my course I will go for it when connect off the tee. I've never yet been on any Par 5 in two, but I was actually over a couple of times.

[Kemapreedasse]

My driver hates me so I tend to lay up and play the clubs I have the most confidence in, my hybrids & irons. I'm not y'all's level looking at birdies but I'll take par all day long.

[ancexttew]

I usually always hit a driver and go for it. Unless its over 550 yards or a dogleg I have a good shot and getting it close in 2. Especially since my short game is better even if I end up in the sand I feel comfortable I can save par. The way I look at it is this. If I go for it in 2 I only need to hit 2 good shots. If I lay up I need to hit 3 to be on the green. Or if I miss my 3rd ill prob be close to the same as my 2nd if I just went for it. Although I have decent control of my 4 iron and 2 hybrid.

[defenderfors]

My driver hates me so I tend to lay up and play the clubs I have the most confidence in, my hybrids & irons. I'm not y'all's level looking at birdies but I'll take par all day long.

Hahahahaha I feel your pain, Know that feeling all too well until I finally got my drives to go somewhat straight

[Clielldub]

If I have a shot at getting the ball anywhere around the green and there isn't any trouble (out of bounds, water, etc.) I'm going for it. In my case, I feel that if I can get the ball around the green or on the green, I have a better shot at holing it for an eagle or making a birdie, than I do from 75+ yards out.

[loikrso]

Par, pretty good, birdie more likely with my third from 100-120 but thats my game. But by hitting driver off the tee and bringing in more trouble, and then hitting a long iron/hybrid/3 wood for your second and bringing in more trouble, and then possibly a tricky short game shot, you've brought bogey or higher really into play. If I hit 3 hybrid off the tee, then 6/7 iron for my second and a wedge with my third, I've made par really my worst possible score.

I guess it depends on your strengths then? I've made birdies and pars doing both ways, as well as bogeys or worse doing both ways. For me personally, if the green is pretty open, the closer I get the better chance of getting on there with a closer putt at birdie than 100 yards out at the same green. If the green is surrounded by water or a close hazard, assess the risk and go from there. Most situations it's a layup.

[padlabtard]

I guess it depends on your strengths then? I've made birdies and pars doing both ways, as well as bogeys or worse doing both ways. For me personally, if the green is pretty open, the closer I get the better chance of getting on there with a closer putt at birdie than 100 yards out at the same green. If the green is surrounded by water or a close hazard, assess the risk and go from there. Most situations it's a layup.

I agree, its a really interesting topic. I go for probably 2 par 5's a round in 2, and then 2 I'll just have to lay up as I know there is no way I can get there in 2.

[r9tbayfC]

95% of the time, I'm planning on three shots, even if it means taking something less than Driver off the tee. I'm just way more accurate hitting a mid-iron to lay up and then a wedge to the pin than trying to hit that long second shot.

~rock