The downwind short par 3! Not quite the same, but as an example, I once played a par 5 with a well hit driver, a well hit 3 wood and a well hit 5 iron and was 10 yards short of the green. Once turned around, I played the next par 5 with a driver and a choked down 9 iron.......20 yards through the back, that winds a killer!

Martin Hall's 'How to Play a Downhill Lie' reinforced my technique. Thanks.

It's the downhiller OVER WATER to the green that brings out my and my golf buddies' swing glitches every time.

BTW, Seve Ballesteros taught to close the stance on this shot to keep it from going R

Jim R

My scariest shot is the one the members in my group expect me to make.

40-50 yards from a bunker is easy. It is the placement of the iron head relative to from/back foot, choice of right club, speed+power of swing. Same combo to jump over a barrier of 11 feet at the bunker.

A downhill shot of any kind, either to the green or down the fairway, makes me nervous. I understand in theory how to make the shot, but it definitely makes me over think it!

8. Any shot after you've asked to play through.

The shot immediately after a sh#@k....

Brandon, you are a most entertaining writer ! I actually laughed out loud as you describe situations in which I have been, although not in places where I have been. I would read your articles any time.
You have a new fan after I have read only one of your missives!
Here's to playin , those great munis, wherever they may be. In our travels we have played in Sweden, Monte Carlo and Puerto Vallarta, all great munis and therefor playable for those of us in the 20+ handicap range. Love the game! We are currently looking for a good muni in or near Paris. Know of one? Write some more!!!

Teeing off on #1 in front of a group of 30+ regulars as the newbie that only plays with them about once a month....and the range was closed

I thought this was going to be literally the 7 scariest shots in golf, ie the 2nd shot at Pebble Beach #8 etc