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Ever fantasized about giving your golf game a unique edge?

Picture this: Golf superpowers! We're talking about small tweaks to your skills that could transform your game, while still keeping the core of golf intact. Think of it as a playful thought experiment within the boundaries of golfing reality.

Examples of Allowed Superpowers:
- "Perfect Read": Become a green-reading maestro.
- "Weather Whisperer": Control the temperature to your advantage.
- "Club Whisperer": Nail every club choice with precision.
 

Not Allowed:
- No guarantee of a perfect score.
- No game-breaking alterations.
- Keep the spirit of golf alive.

If I had to choose one, I'd go with the "Wind Whisperer" on par threes. Imagine having the ability to read and use the wind's effect on your ball's trajectory, especially when that tricky breeze comes into play on those par-3 holes.

So, which golf superpower resonates with you? Is there a unique one you'd craft? Let your imagination run wild, and share your thoughts!

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GIR Master - Ability to get the ball on the green in regulation from anywhere.

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  On 8/26/2023 at 11:00 AM, boogielicious said:

GIR Master - Ability to get the ball on the green in regulation from anywhere.

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Good one! In the spirit of being original, while yours is clearly better, I guess my next choice would be lag putting specialist. If the putt is not made on first putt, the leave will always be a “gimme” no matter how long the first putt was. 

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  On 8/26/2023 at 11:00 AM, boogielicious said:

GIR Master - Ability to get the ball on the green in regulation from anywhere.

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Probably the most advantageous of the superpowers. However, with that ability, I would add a proximity distance within X-number of feet. Being on the green but 35 ft away over a hump with 3 different breaks could lead to a score higher than if you had just hit it short but in front of the hole. I'd much rather hit a chip off the green from 20 ft than a triple breaker from 35. All situation dependent of course. I would argue that Scottie Scheffler has that ability but his proximity tolerance needs to be down around the 12 inch mark. LOL 

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  On 8/26/2023 at 3:52 PM, snapfade said:

Probably the most advantageous of the superpowers. However, with that ability, I would add a proximity distance within X-number of feet. Being on the green but 35 ft away over a hump with 3 different breaks could lead to a score higher than if you had just hit it short but in front of the hole. I'd much rather hit a chip off the green from 20 ft than a triple breaker from 35. All situation dependent of course. I would argue that Scottie Scheffler has that ability but his proximity tolerance needs to be down around the 12 inch mark. LOL 

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I’d take 35 feet every time if I was on 18 greens in regulation per round.

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I would like "Super Ball Tracking Vision".  I would never lose site of a ball and never have problems finding a ball.  I may not like where the ball ended up, but I would know exactly where it is.

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  On 8/26/2023 at 11:00 AM, boogielicious said:

GIR Master - Ability to get the ball on the green in regulation from anywhere.

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I kind of feel like that’s a little overpowered. It definitely sounds game-breaking to me.

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  On 8/26/2023 at 3:06 AM, Nave said:

- "Perfect Read": Become a green-reading maestro.

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I already have that one.

  On 8/26/2023 at 3:52 PM, snapfade said:

I'd much rather hit a chip off the green from 20 ft than a triple breaker from 35.

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  On 8/26/2023 at 6:06 PM, billchao said:

I kind of feel like that’s a little overpowered. It definitely sounds game-breaking to me.

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I agree. Not even a PGA Tour player does that. Not even Tiger Woods did that.

My superpower would be… the ability to play as well lefty as I do righty? Which is pretty good, but certainly not "game-breaking." I'd win a lot of bets, though.

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  On 8/26/2023 at 11:00 AM, boogielicious said:

GIR Master - Ability to get the ball on the green in regulation from anywhere.

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100% GIR would take the teeth out of the game of golf altogether so I will leave that one alone. 

100% FIR with driver too greedy? I can golf it home reasonably well from there all day.  

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I think my superpower would be perfect environment reader. Wind direction/severity, slope, barometric pressure, etc.

It’s not something crazy overpowered because I still have to execute, but I’ll never have to second guess a club selection.

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I'm thinking "Smashing Hulk" kind of power, for the tee shots. Instead of driving 220-230, I would be 320-330 out there, with my 70% FIR, and have a much better chance of scoring well. Hey, one can dream, right? 😜

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  On 8/26/2023 at 3:52 PM, snapfade said:

Probably the most advantageous of the superpowers. However, with that ability, I would add a proximity distance within X-number of feet. Being on the green but 35 ft away over a hump with 3 different breaks could lead to a score higher than if you had just hit it short but in front of the hole. I'd much rather hit a chip off the green from 20 ft than a triple breaker from 35. All situation dependent of course. I would argue that Scottie Scheffler has that ability but his proximity tolerance needs to be down around the 12 inch mark. LOL 

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Sunk a 35 foot breaker yesterday in a scramble for birdie. No need to chip!

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  On 8/29/2023 at 11:42 AM, boogielicious said:

Sunk a 35 foot breaker yesterday in a scramble for birdie. No need to chip!

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With great power comes great responsibility. 

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  On 8/29/2023 at 12:46 PM, snapfade said:

With great power comes great responsibility. 

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I also had a 10 foot par putt later in the round. It was straight uphill with no break AND the shadow of the flagstick went directly through my ball. It was like a runway! Of course I made it!😜

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Moses divine power. Every time my ball goes towards a water hazard, water opens in two and my ball cross rolling to the other side to a perfect lie.

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  On 8/29/2023 at 7:24 PM, p1n9183 said:

Moses divine power. Every time my ball goes towards a water hazard, water opens in two and my ball cross rolling to the other side to a perfect lie.

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Might not be so good for lateral water hazards, though. Or courses on the ocean 😜

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