going for it

[wedge player]

lets see who has some tin cup in them would you go for the green if it took a flushed 3 wood over water to reach?i would but i play very aggresive.

[kpaulhus]

Look up the #2 Par 3 at Lexington Oaks Golf Course in Wesley Chapel....its 235 from the back tees and water from the tee box, all the way up to 7 yards from the green. My buddies were snickering in the back round, but I put it within the putter grip from the hole. Birdied the #1 handicap on the course.

[ctw262]

Depends on the circumstances. In a casual round with buddies, then hell yes! If it's in a tourny, then ill lay up and let my wedge do some work.

[Lars]

Tin Cup is awesome, and Always gonna go for it... If its in my reach i'll let her Fly...

[Chilli Dipper]

It's the "15th at Augusta" exercise. If I've been invited for a round at Augusta National, and am lying on the 15th fairway with 230 to the green, I'm going to go for it. If I'm in the same spot on Sunday at the Masters with a one-shot lead, I'm going to lay up.

[James_Black]

If it's a casual round yes.
It it's a competition.......... yes......
If I hit it into the lake I'll be taking my 4th from next to the lake so it isn't too bad.

[chilly]

Most likely, yes. But, in the real world I'd look at what trouble was around the green, and what kind of shot I'd have to make over the water if I laid up. I'm generally OK as far as hitting the ball clean with a fairway wood but whether or not I push it right is subject to debate...so the water wouldn't scare me so much as what happens when I miss the green.

[Leftygolfer]

No. I don't have confidence in that club. I like my chance from 80 yards

[flopdarock]

ive always been a go for it kinda guy... if i have enough balls in the bag... sure why not...
i seem to have better luck going for it than laying up... ive laid up to perfect spots and couldnt get up an down from where ever... but im about better than 50/50 up to 75/25 in the hero shot dept

[RS22]

Depends on the lie and how I'm hitting that day but more than likely no if I had a 1 stroke lead or something. You saw what happened to Tin Cup. Aside from the cool hole out for 12, he lost the tournament. Woopty do. Not worth it.

[deronsizemore]

  wedge player said:

lets see who has some tin cup in them

Depends on what hole we're talking about and how many under/over I am at that point.

[bruce]

If i was having a bad round i would definitely go for it.

[Chief Broom]

No question I'd lay up. The only time I go for the green like that is if most of the misses would still be playable.

[NormH3]

Some years ago, I hit 3w off the tee on a long PAR 3 over water. The ball rested about 4 feet below the cup and I made birdie. It was my very first birdie ever. What a way to go. I doubt that I could duplicate that shot today very easily.

[Dub]

  wedge player said:

lets see who has some tin cup in them

Nope.....I value my ProV1 too much to sacrafice it. Pulled two out of my pocket at the start of Monday's round....put the same two back in the bag after the end of the round. They had already lived through a prior 27 holes, too. Cleaned 'em up at the ballwasher and put some fresh red dots on each. Ready for next round.

Nope....I tend to layup on par 5s.....especially with hazards to consider. Not having to kill it off the tee helps me think...smooth and game for accuracy. Put the ball in a good line and then bunt it up to the SW/PW range and try to stick it tight. Now....if I've been busting out the Bud Lights and having a large time.....I may give it a rip....but generally those are on team events where we can be a bit more reckless.

[meenman]

If I am having a fairly good round i will go for it.

If I am having a horrible day I'll do the smart thing and lay up - no need to make that days score any higher

[plugged]

My 5W goes 230 and at that distance, yes. Any further and no.

[SQ Bimmer]

Depends what's around the green. If it's really tight, I'll lay up. If it's wide open with lots of room for a push or pull, I'll probably go for it.

  plugged said:

My 5W goes 230 and at that distance, yes. Any further and no.

Your 22* Burner Rescue 5w? Huh?