MIKE1218
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What is the most challenging hole you have ever played? What makes it challenging? What is the most challenging hole you play regularly?
The ninth hole at my course is just under 400 yards par 4. The tee is level with the fairway, but a deep valley comprises the first 200 yards or so. You can't see the fairway from the tee because the big dip snakes around a pond on the left then a patch of trees and a pond on the right. The green is small, very sloped, and drops away quickly in the back. Both sides of the fairway are lined with dense woods. You have a blind teeshot to a tight fairway, over a pond and trees. If you are long on the approach, you will be OB.
Obviously it's a challenging hole but if you can hit a straight 3 wood, it shouldn't really be that bad. I've found that this hole has some sort of mystical aura that causes bad shots. I've had everything that could possibly go wrong with this hole happen. I've hit tee shots in both ponds, in both woods, into the valley, been over the green countless times. Even on bad rounds, it is a blowup hole for me. On good days, it is nearly always my worst hole.
Do not underestimate the power of your mind! If you think you will do poorly, you will. My difference - I already know I will not score well on this hole...
The ninth hole at my course is just under 400 yards par 4. The tee is level with the fairway, but a deep valley comprises the first 200 yards or so. You can't see the fairway from the tee because the big dip snakes around a pond on the left then a patch of trees and a pond on the right. The green is small, very sloped, and drops away quickly in the back. Both sides of the fairway are lined with dense woods. You have a blind teeshot to a tight fairway, over a pond and trees. If you are long on the approach, you will be OB.
Obviously it's a challenging hole but if you can hit a straight 3 wood, it shouldn't really be that bad. I've found that this hole has some sort of mystical aura that causes bad shots. I've had everything that could possibly go wrong with this hole happen. I've hit tee shots in both ponds, in both woods, into the valley, been over the green countless times. Even on bad rounds, it is a blowup hole for me. On good days, it is nearly always my worst hole.
Do not underestimate the power of your mind! If you think you will do poorly, you will. My difference - I already know I will not score well on this hole...