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No_Three_Jacks

No_Three_Jacks

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It seems like pros are hitting more cuts then they did 2 or 3 years ago? Am I just imagining this?
 
I think the fade has been preferred for a long time. Hogan, Nicklaus and many others have used the left to right shot. Distance is not usually a big factor for pros relative to the ability to control the ball after it lands and the fade tends to roll less.
 
Jeanthemachine said:
I think the fade has been preferred for a long time. Hogan, Nicklaus and many others have used the left to right shot. Distance is not usually a big factor for pros relative to the ability to control the ball after it lands and the fade tends to roll less.
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Roger that.
 
The better players you play with, the more fades you see.
 
"you can talk to a fade but a hook won't listen"

I love my natural fade (as long as there aren't trees right off the tee)
 
c0ncept said:
"you can talk to a fade but a hook won't listen"

I love my natural fade (as long as there aren't trees right off the tee)
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+1....a nice fade is a beautiful sight.
 
I always knew I was a better player. This is awesome!
 
Hawk said:
I always knew I was a better player. This is awesome!
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I must suck cause I only cut it if I have to. Usually its a slight draw or a rope hook lol
 
Approach shot = fade most of the time. Not so important off the tee with a driver.
 
Yeah, if you listen to a lot of the golf commentators they always talk about how the fade is the preferred shot since it is more predictable. Also as mentioned before, with a fade there isnt much of a roll out on shots into the green or fairways. I know when I hit a fade off the tee, it is usually within 5 feet of where it landed, I don't get much roll.
 
Golfingmedic said:
Yeah, if you listen to a lot of the golf commentators they always talk about how the fade is the preferred shot since it is more predictable. Also as mentioned before, with a fade there isnt much of a roll out on shots into the green or fairways. I know when I hit a fade off the tee, it is usually within 5 feet of where it landed, I don't get much roll.
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I've noticed that too. I have been trying to incorporate a fade into my game with irons. It is much easier to control IMO.
 
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