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The game is unfair at times.

• AllanNeil 3 Posts

  Thu, Sep 26 2013 9:58 AM

  Ever so slightly off topis here but I still think this is unfair.

  Is there a reason that a shot from the weeds, or even rough sometimes, on an upwards slope, regardless of power of shot and using the suggested Iron or Wedge only results in a one yard punt?

  I love this game and the fact it's free, I'm not complaining but I get so frustrated that one mistake can lead to a forfeit game due to the amount of shots it takes to edge out of the weeds.

• thebigeasy707 5,885 Posts

  Thu, Sep 26 2013 10:29 AM

  Crowfl56:

  You can hit a shot same conditions, lie, club, and get totally different outcomes. 

  makes it more realistic....no arguments there.

• courteneyfish 15,796 Posts

  Thu, Sep 26 2013 10:50 AM

  AllanNeil:

  Is there a reason that a shot from the weeds, or even rough sometimes, on an upwards slope, regardless of power of shot and using the suggested Iron or Wedge only results in a one yard punt?

  Yes, you're playing it wrong. Never use the suggested club or shot in tough conditions. Practice using either a full shot or punch.

   

• alosso 21,072 Posts

  Thu, Sep 26 2013 11:51 AM

  AllanNeil:

  Is there a reason that a shot from the weeds, or even rough sometimes, on an upwards slope, regardless of power of shot and using the suggested Iron or Wedge only results in a one yard punt?

  One, see above.

  Two, the free equipment is designed for much less than optimum performance, it's more like hacking than proper golf (wee friendly pun intended).

  Some practice may bring you to level 40 or more, and the equipment available there for a mite will bring better results after some more practice.

• AllanNeil 3 Posts

  Fri, Sep 27 2013 8:44 AM

  Thanks for the advice guys. I'll see how far I get with the freebies then maybe I'll pick up some equipment.

  FOREEEEEE!!!!!!!!

• AllanNeil 3 Posts

  Sat, Sep 28 2013 5:24 AM

  I land in weeds on the edge of a bunker, no matter what shot, club, power or underpants I use the ball, according to the cpu moved 4 yards per shot yet I get nowhere and use up all my shots again.

  What is meant to be happening here? I try to avoid weeds and what not, not just to protect a semi decent score but also because I know that will result in a forfeit.

  How exactly do you negotiate yourself out of them?

  Out of frustration I even tried hitting it backwards onto the fairway but again, 4 yards with no visible movement....

• CerinoDevoti 3,232 Posts

  Sat, Sep 28 2013 12:15 PM

  Did you try a punch shot with one of the wedges? Weeds usually take a punch shot to move the ball.

• alanti 10,564 Posts

  Sat, Sep 28 2013 1:24 PM

  I agree with CD - punch  shot with top spin is the best bet. BUT play percentages and just try to get the ball back in play rather than trying the miracle shot..Playing the ball twenty yards out sideways is better  than not getting the ball out.

  The best way of avoiding the weeds is better course management, so before you hit work out the associated risks and change clubs if required. I used starters clubs for a year and many holes were not reachable in regulation, so Instead of just hitting as far as I could, I would try to leave a full wedge to the green etc and therefore remove hazards etc. But sure at times we miss the ding by a mile or get metered and thats when you learn.

  Put the game into practice mode and try to find the weeds or deep rough and use mulligans - take notes to see what works best.

  Also bear in mind different courses the "weeds" (or heavy rough) can play differently and only experience tells you the best way to negotiate it. Lastly, the better the clubs the better the results, but even with the best - always play percentages.

   

• Sprocket696969 8 Posts

  Sun, Oct 6 2013 2:04 AM

  I couldn't agree more , fix the bugs and stop moving hole on putts ,thats BS !!!

• courteneyfish 15,796 Posts

  Sun, Oct 6 2013 12:10 PM

  Sprocket696969:

  stop moving hole on putts ,thats BS !!!

  Oh come on.