What skill impresses you most about TOUR players

[r7 425]

out of skills like putting irons driving chipping short game course management driving distance trajectory do you think impresses you most about tour professionals.

I would have to say Trajectory. At the U.S. Open those guys were soo good at controlling their trajectory. The best sound ever in golf is somebody hitting an iron and the ball making that wooshing sound in the air. I love it when guys hit penetrating shots that start out low keep rising and eventually balloon and fall straight down to the target. Is it just me or can only forged blades do this. Its tough for me to start it low with cavity backs such as the eye 2's.

[BASHERBAKER69]

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what impresses me more than anything is their consistently brilliant short games and feel around the greens-thats what differentiates a good amateur from a touring professional-thats a fact. Some of the pros on tour literally dog it round from tee to green but their short game never ceases to amaze-JM Olazabal springs to mind.

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[Thrash13]

The consistent accuracy and distance control with irons is amazing. That may not be the biggest difference between pros and amateurs, but it's what impresses me the most. Hitting 70% of greens in regulation is just staggering, and it definitely puts the pros in position for more birdies and two-putt pars.

[joseywales]

I would have to say iron distance control, putting and short game touch in general. I love going to a pro golf tournament and just watching those guys go about their business and how deliberate they are. Truly phenomenal.

[Puttin4Bird]

Their ability to make the golf ball do so many different things, whether it's hook, fade, high, low, stop on a dime, or spin back on command. It never gets old watching these guys.

Tiger's Nike commercial where he bounces the ball of his wedge then hits it is exactly case in point.

[Chambokl]

If you talk to good amateur players they would probably say that putting is the biggest difference.

These guys are just awesome and the greens are lightning fast.

[Big_M]

putting and overall shortgame superiority and ability to get up and down.

[Mark19]

Putting for sure.

and you dont need blades to hit the trajectory they do.

[Ceej]

I agree with the OP. When I went to my first pro tournament the first thing I noticed was how cool the trajectory was.

[Chilidipper]

What impresses me the most is the way Tiger can sink par putts with authority.

[Crafty]

Their ability to shape shots is absolutely incredible. There is a Nationwide Event in Omaha every year at my home course, so I get to go watch it. It was incredible how well these guys can control their ball as well as distance.

[AHTTD]

I've always appreciated their tempo. I love to sit out by the driving range during a tournament and watch 'em swing from there. Each and every one of them has very smooth tempo.

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[Richie3Jack]

It's a toss up for me. Either their ability to rotate their hips on their downswing or their ability to read greens so well. It's pretty amazing that I play much easier courses and average about 30 putts per round and that would put me at tied for 156th on the PGA Tour.




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[r7 425]

Their ability to shape shots is absolutely incredible. There is a Nationwide Event in Omaha every year at my home course, so I get to go watch it. It was incredible how well these guys can control their ball as well as distance.

I know man. Which nationwide tour pro stood out the most as for trajectory.

[golf_junkie27]

Composure. I'm amazed at how even keeled and focused they are. Sure, you see someone slam a club but for the most part, these guys treat every shot as if it's a new opportunity.

You can't take a bad shot back so why agonize over it? For most, it's easier said than done. That's what separates good amateurs and great pros from good pros.

[T.J.K.]

Hmmm, it all amazes me :)

The most amazing to me is the consistency at which they can hit the golf ball, since that is my problem. Just being able to hit it solidly every single time or damn near it.

[jcrew]

their chipping/shortgame. It's amazing. they seem chip to make it in as if they were putting. I chip to get it as close as possible and it's a bonus if I get it in. (but maybe I need to change my attitude and chip to make it =0)

[Alex B]

Three really stand out:

1. Their Chipping. When I'm off the green and 20 yards from the hole, I'm happy with anything within 8 feet. For the pros, 3-4 feet is "average," even out of bad lies.

2. Their Guts. Although usually conservative, tour players aren't afraid to go for broke when necessary. In these situations, although the results might not always be great, they commit themselves to the shot and go for it. And remember Phil Mickelson pulling out that pine needle right next to his ball? Mere mortals wouldn't haven't the courage to risk a penalty so late in the game.

3. Their Mishits. OK, this isn't really a skill, but when your "mishit" irons end up 15 feet from the pin and your "mishit" drives end up in the first cut of rough, you know you're good. Their precision is so great, their level of expectations so high, that they are disappointed with shots we would love.