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Originally Posted by Neil18  I never knew most of that and I play matchplay all the time! Thanks Lowpost!
A really good strategy in matchplay is one advocated by the late Walter Hagan.
He would purposefully choke down on his driver so it looked like he was a short hitter/swinging it bad and hence be hitting to the green first so he could put the pressure on!
Another good one is to ask what the score is when you're 2 up (but not necessarily after 2 holes! That might be taking it a bit far!).
Also, you have a choice as to how to influence your opponents putting. You can either give him a generous gimme at the start of the round, then not give one of a similar length later on when it really matters. Alternatively, if you think your opponent might be nervous from the start, make him putt the first short one of the day. If he misses it he'll be in tatters!
Cruel game. Well, it is when I play it!  |
Agree. Make him putt out early to test his metal if he misses a couple in a row he will struggle all day (confidence shot). If he makes them make him putt out again on the 12th or 13th just to surprise him. The most important thing play your own game at your tempo, do not let your opponent rush you. I have actually won matches by forcing my opponent to slow down as it can break their rhythm. If you miss a putt or play a bad shot do not throw clubs or crack mentally, likewise if your opponent plays a once in a lifetime shot, if you do your opponent knows he has you on toast