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Wed, Mar 20 2013 1:43 AM (5 replies)
  • datradr
    4 Posts
    Tue, Mar 19 2013 10:06 AM

    Having a tough time holding greens, especially from rough.  Some success with punch shots and pitch with top spin. Would like input on this area from player with consistent success.

  • alanti
    10,564 Posts
    Tue, Mar 19 2013 4:30 PM

    The starters clubs are low trajectory and therefore will struggle to hold the green. The ball has no attributes to aid spin. Your best bet with starters irons is to play short and run the ball on, but as you know, this is not possible on many holes.

    Other than upgrading your clubs, your best bet is to work hard on your short game.

  • courteneyfish
    15,796 Posts
    Tue, Mar 19 2013 11:35 PM

    You can upgrade by earning credits by doing surveys and watching videos on this site. I've still spent no money on here.

  • alosso
    21,094 Posts
    Wed, Mar 20 2013 12:30 AM

    Punches and top spin with Starters talk of "more roll" rather than "hold the greens". Try high shots => full & flop (which is more of a high pitch with Starters).
    I remember being happy to hit any green with those at any place, using a lot of backspin, while not dreaming of short first putts :)

    Practicing to hone your skills with such suboptimal equipment would be one way 

    An upgrade of material may be more effective for more fun. Any custom ball will improve your game - more with the wedges you have but also with the Starter part. Perhaps replace the Snake wedge with a Ping(?).

    You've played quite a lot - almost 350 ranked rounds. I wonder why your average is so high - perhaps some thoughts of yours concerning the success of your shots might help? Also course management?

    I don't like to use the stats against a player. Please allow me one blind guess and a hint regardless:

    Is it that your short approaches are fairly unsuccessful? If so, consider to use only shots which land on the green from 30 yds in. Avoid chips unless you are sure to be successful hitting the green.

    My 2 Pfennig

  • petercooper1958
    705 Posts
    Wed, Mar 20 2013 1:19 AM

    when I'm having trouble with approach shots I play a few CTTH games. They are mostly all approach shots from around the green ( some are from further back). Just keep entering CTTH for practice.... oh and keep a notebook. Jot down what works and what doesn't, it will help.

  • alanti
    10,564 Posts
    Wed, Mar 20 2013 1:43 AM

    Hit me up for a game and we talk through the game

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