Do you get nervous just watching the pros try and hit the island green on 17 at The Players? Over water. Nowhere to miss it. Nowhere to hide after missing it.
Here are our tips for playing what seemingly feels like an impossible shot.
- Pick a target and commit.
- Take one extra club and swing smoothly. Because your anxiety will be heightened over what feels like an impossible shot, you naturally will swing faster. So focus on 3/4 speed and rest assured, you still will swing at it full throttle.
- Breathe. Take deep breaths while you take a couple of nice practice swings. Even deeper breaths (slow and deep in, blow it all out) when you’re about to pull the trigger.
- Say fuc it and let it rip
Watch the video below. Michael Breed shares a few tips on how to conquer the 17th at TPC Sawgrass. And hey, for only $750+ you too can risk a heart attack and losing a few pellets. No matter what happens, enjoy the challenge.