BigDan1973:
Why is there so many difference between two identical shots ? Sand traps and rough are a joke. At first I thought it was my equipement, so I spent about 6000 credits on upgrades...same results. In the rough, 15 yards from the pin, 30-40% lie, you never know where it's gonna go...sometimes 2 yards, sometimes 2 inch from the flag, sometimes 20 yards further...all that with the same elevation and same shot. I've played most golf game online or on PS3, this is the worst...Am I the only one noticing ??? I know I can improve myself a lot, I'm only at level 31 but this is getting frustrating.
It is not about the same shot. Achieving the exact same shot in real life is just as difficult as here. Unlike those OTHER games there are dynamics at play here that affect each and every shot. What exactly you ask are they? Some of these I a quite sure you are aware of but the others, hmmmm...
1. Precision rating: Each clubs rating is similar to a target around the location you are shooting at. The better the precision the tighter the circle is and the ball will land within that target area.
2. Forgiveness rating: The forgiveness rating is the difference between the front and back of your target area is. Hit a bit to long and the target area moves away from your intended target and vice versa if you hit is short.
3 Wind: A given that affects everything to include your putt and the wedge shots if the wind is strong enough.
4. The lay of the green and where you hit you land the ball.
5. Spin
6. And last for least the VEM AKA "The Beast" in which WGT has a patent on. While many argue whether it is on all the time, VEM is designed to work against you as you get better.
GL and hope that helps out some.