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Bethpage Front 9 Walk Through

Wed, Oct 19 2016 12:23 AM (15 replies)
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  • garypinhunter
    1,049 Posts
    Mon, Oct 17 2016 11:41 AM

    Just got done with Bethpage front 9 walk through.  Go to the home page and you will find Chambers bay and Merion.

    LINK

  • Ducati916
    1,116 Posts
    Mon, Oct 17 2016 1:31 PM

    Nicely done Gary.  I might add, that on #9, if there is a moderate to strong tail wind, you can carry the drive over the bunker and be left with an approach in the 125-135 range which makes birdie much more of a possibility given the shorter approach.

  • DrussTheLegend
    1,043 Posts
    Mon, Oct 17 2016 9:14 PM

    With a decent ball and the R1 Driver - on #9 you can carry that bunker with all but a heavy headwind with full backspin.  

     

    And Gary, for #9 pin #2, if you land left of that pin (narrow strip though) - it is a dead straight easy putt.  

  • JimbeauC
    5,835 Posts
    Mon, Oct 17 2016 9:35 PM

    DrussTheLegend:
    decent ball and the R1 Driver

    For much of the walkthrough, I was thinking much the same. Given the best equipment it seems a very conservative approach. Thinking back to when I was playing the G20s, however, the advice is spot on. 

  • SplashLewis
    373 Posts
    Tue, Oct 18 2016 10:51 AM

    As Always, very nice Gary

    My take

    (i use full BS on all my Driver and IRON shots)

     

    Hole 1

    For some reason, if i am using an iron on my approach to the green, i have to add another 5% power to get close to the hole.

     

    Hole 2

    I've found that not going through the trees, results in just as many birdies as going through them does.  If your a wedge shot away from green, use full BS as the green is a couple dozen feet above you.

     

    Hole 3

    full BS on your 3wood, take 5% off your shot to compensate for roll on green.  Wind plays havoc on your ball if you dont ding it

     

    Hole 4

    If you're on the fairway right of the hole and don't use a punch or flop, you can use a full shot wedge, no bs. just add 5% additional power.  if you try to land it on the green on your second shot, you better add at least 5% to your calculated yards to hole or you will be in the bunker and will be putting for birdie from 20ft if you're lucky

     

    Hole 5

    on approach, Use as high a loft iron as you can to stay below the hole..  If not, your likely to roll past the hole and will have a steep downhill curving putt for birdie. 

     

    Hole 6

    The only hole i dont use full bs on driver.  You want to hit the downside of the hill to get a great roll to 50 - 70 yards to pin.

     

    Hole 7

    The Hardest hole to birdie if the pin placement is forward as any approach is going to roll far past the pin. There is a small dead spot a couple of feet before the pin, but its hard to hit.  The back pin placement, is easier to birdie on.

     

    Hole 8

    Back pin placement is tricky.  It sits on a shelf, so a shot short of the pin can easily roll a few dozen feet.  IMO, you'd be better off in the bunker behind it for a short flop shot if you're decent at sand play. I also find that the ball in flight on approach goes more right than the wind would suggest.

     

    Hole 9

    As suggested, if you have a decent driver/ball combination you can land left of the bunker using full bs unless there is a direct headwind of 10+.  maybe a notch more, but you better ding the shot.  For some reason, i always have to add another 2% more power on my approach shots to the green

     

     

     

     

     

  • adaputter
    1,954 Posts
    Tue, Oct 18 2016 10:58 AM

    garypinhunter:

    Just got done with Bethpage front 9 walk through.  Go to the home page and you will find Chambers bay and Merion.

    LINK

    this is guide its not set in stone

  • SplashLewis
    373 Posts
    Tue, Oct 18 2016 11:18 AM

    adaputter:

    this is guide its not set in stone

     

    How could it be?  Different club/ball combinations, different skill sets, different approaches to the game, etc.

     

  • adaputter
    1,954 Posts
    Tue, Oct 18 2016 11:29 AM

    SplashLewis:

    adaputter:

    this is guide its not set in stone

     

    How could it be?  Different club/ball combinations, different skill sets, different approaches to the game, etc.

     

    as i said its a guide adjust for balls  and clubs

  • garypinhunter
    1,049 Posts
    Tue, Oct 18 2016 11:39 AM

    adaputter:

    garypinhunter:

    Just got done with Bethpage front 9 walk through.  Go to the home page and you will find Chambers bay and Merion.

    LINK

    this is guide its not set in stone

    A guide for sure.  I do these in hopes that newer players find them helpful.  I am not great at this game at all.  Good maybe.  Helpful I try to be.

    I think if all pros to masters would visit my website they may find some useful tips. I do thank you all very much for your thoughts.  Gary

  • MrFunnyWobbl
    894 Posts
    Tue, Oct 18 2016 11:41 AM

    Any ball/club combo that can hold an approach to the right pin on 7?

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