Long Ball Competitor

photo credit: USACE Europe District   For many golfers, playing against a long ball hitter can be very intimidating.  Seeing your opponent’s tee shot land 40 yards past yours can be discouraging even for the best of players.  Use the following strategy when playing a long-ball hitter:

A)  Be determined to keep any mistakes to an absolute minimum.  B)  Don’t compliment his distance ability.  C)  Show a lot of perseverance in your behavior when making a shot or otherwise.  D)  Don’t show your emotions on good shots, or bad shots.  E)  Always maintain a “can do” attitude.

Although it is not recommended, some players will use gamesmanship, on an opponent with a stronger game, in order to equal out the playing field so to speak.  That would be an individual decision, however.