senec:
The 17th at St-Andrews is a very tough hole.In order to not go in the trap I often end up behind the green in the frescue and I screw up every time.Can someone give me a tip how to play that shot and all frescue shots in general.Thank you.
Play the approach shot about 7-8 yards less and use full bs. if you catch the green just above the horrible slope at the front you have a good chance of staying on, if your shot lands short then its an easier flop/pitch. If you play for the pin chances are you will bounce past.
If the pin is on the far left move the marker to the other pin placement and use half b/s and play it 7-8 yards short again. You will not be withing 10ft but good chance of it rolling down the green and left with a 2 putt for par :)