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Yup, guys can "lay back" with irons and still drive it

Posted on: August 10, 2018 at 10:57:30 CT

Eggs MU

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close to 300. And these days, any approach shot within 180 is a short iron for the majority of pros.

Most guys can hit a driving iron/9 iron a combined 450 yards these days.

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Guys are lighting up Bellerive so far this morning - Eggs MU - 8/10 10:31:22

Need the wind to pick up. Flags are sitting still. (nm) - Uncle John MU

- 8/10 11:09:46

I have been watching Bubba's group. He is struggling (nm) - TheWildcat STL - 8/10 10:38:41

Me too and I am fine with Bubba struggling. (nm) - UncleTupelo MU - 8/10 10:39:35

They're throwing darts. Greens are very receptive. (nm) - UncleTupelo MU - 8/10 10:37:30

Easy to hit fairways + zoysia grass + receptive greens - Eggs MU - 8/10 10:39:47

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Plus toasted ravs and great pizza to follow the round.(nm) - Erwin Fletcher STL - 8/10 10:58:34

Length isn't near the issue it used to be for tour pro's - UncleTupelo MU - 8/10 10:55:01

Yup, guys can "lay back" with irons and still drive it - Eggs MU - 8/10 10:57:30

Kisner is throwing darts with mid irons - Eggs MU - 8/10 10:50:07