Most Underrated Part of Golf?

[GaijinGolfer]

IMO iron play is the most underrated part of golf.

[Shripe]

Most underrated part of golf? Taking time to practice for 20 minutes here and there.

Not to sound like an infomercial, but since my back yard is quite small, I actually use the Floppy practice balls to work on not only the chips/pitches, but also any shot up to full swings. Granted I'm hitting off a mat, which, as another thread has already dealt with (mats vs grass) has much to be desired (I don't really want to fix up this spot on my lawn every day), but it still helps me train my muscle memory on certain swings as I'm still quite a beginner.

[chilly]

Iron play. Everyone talks about the state of their game off the tee, or their short game, but you don't really hear that many people talk about how they're hitting mid irons. The way I see it, unless you've put yourself in really bad shape off the tee...great ballstriking with irons can eliminate the need for great driving or a great short game. Also, consider that par threes rely heavily on iron play.

[Deryck Griffith]

Without a doubt, Mental Game. I know many players who could be WAY better if they weren't head cases.

[bwdial]

Without a doubt, Mental Game. I know many players who could be WAY better if they weren't head cases.

True.

For the unconfident player, every hazard (even if they could comfortably carry them with half the clubs in their bag) is "in play". The confident player doesn't even notice fairway bunkers 150 yards off the tee, or the small pond that fronts the tee box.

[tws1098]

True.

Very good point, if I am having a good start to the round (or am just in a good mood) hazards are not in my mind once I choose my club.