Hi, voicebox-voicebox wrote:Hi there Jack Clark,
Regarding the double-eagle on the 10th at San Jacinto which you 'stumbled across', perhaps you might share your good fortune and knowhow, I can only manage an eagle on that hole by hitting sideways with a 3 iron with 2 degrees of loft, 3 of draw and 5 of backspin in a gap between the trees. On the other hand, is it not against the rules of golf to hit sideways off the tee??
voicebox
Well, I can tell you that with no wind, this has worked every time so far. [But see EDIT, below.] And while this doesn't work every time because of the wind, it worked the first two times I tried it with very little wind. And even when it doesn't, I get a tap in eagle almost every time. In any case, I'll never be able to resist trying this--even in wind--because this is the funnest shot I've attempted so far.
So, on the par 4 No. 10 at San Jacinto, going for a double-eagle ace: I use a three iron, like you do, but there the similarity ends. I put on maximum punch (deloft) and nothing else. With no wind, I aim dead for the pin, which I can barely see between the tree trunks. [EDIT: Actually, a little to the right of the pin, it seems now.] The shot goes under the trees, rolls up onto the green, and comes consistently close, if it doesn't drop. With no wind, I've been getting it every time. [EDIT: Almost every time.] Even with 1-3 mph, I've got a good change at it. (Jake, did you plan this hole to be played this way?) With 6 mph wind, you've got to be really careful, and it may not be worth trying this. I think your over-the-top shot would probably be better then.
Have fun with this, voicebox.
EDIT: Well, I think I must have jinxed myself by writing the above, because I've had a hard time acing this hole ever since. Seems now that with no wind I need to aim a little right now. But I haven't been hitting the sweet spot in the Power Bar lately, either.