Zach Johnson US Open advice

[InTheTwenties]

Zach Johnson said that the only way the 10 handicap amateur can play the us open is to hit every shot with a 5 iron up the middle ( golf digest 2008 us open preview)

I'm going to try this on my favorite muni. Every shot up to 100 yards, I'm going to hit with my 6 iron ( 99 % straight, about 150 yards). After that, it'll be with the pitch, lob or putter.

I'll post the scores next week.
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Any one else tried this and had good results? Was it just too boring?


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[Shindig]

I keep saying I'll play just-irons at some point, but I never do. But then again, I'm two clubs down on you for distance at the moment, so even irons-only from the red tees would be tough for me.

Then again, if the goal is to break 100 at the U.S. Open Torrey Pines setup, 9 bogeys + 9 double bogeys = 98 or 99 (I think one of the par-5s is being played as a par-4). And I doubt there are too many people for whom two 5-irons don't go as far as a good driver shot, and probably more accurately. So, if you're a 10-handicap, I bet you're good enough with your short game that following a "good drive" (two 5-irons), you could make "par" (bogey) or at worst "bogey" (double bogey).

But... do we know that this guy's only goal is to break 100?

That having been said, I think ZJ's right on this, based on what you've said. I didn't get to that part of the magazine yet.

[barrycuda]

this is for par 5's only im guessing. why bother if you can hit a good wood or hybrid then short chip/pitch.

[itzzzberny]

even if you play only with irons, your gonna need to make all your chips and putts. play what you know can control.

[Franco!]

If you can chip and putt, go for it.
If you can't, you probably shouldn't bother.

[InTheTwenties]

On my last outing I had two 3 putts, ten 2 putts, and six 1 putts. I also, had 5 good close chips.

This two six iron theory might help me lower my score. Lets see...

[hawkeye]

Very interesting - I'm going to try this with a 4 iron - i reckon I can reach every par 4 with a 4 iron and either another 4 iron or less for next shot at my home course. I kinda need to be going for every par 4 in 2 playing off 5.

I know a guy who played off scratch and didn't use anything above a 3-iron. Holds a course record. He uses woods now, plays off 2, but he's nearly 60.

Think i'll prep my Ping Moon Lite bag for a game next week - 4,6,7,8,9,P,S,putter. My usual 7 club compliment is Driver, 4, 6, 8, P, S, putter.

Post your results Mr. 20, be interesting to see how you get on.