Post by kenw on Mar 4, 2010 14:33:48 GMT -5
Break out the coffee, this is a long post
(Also I have posted this on EA, but felt it should be here as well.)
Ah the never ending topic of quitters. As listed prior there are many reasons why players quit. But I'd like to add my observation of why players should not quit just because they are behind.
This is for all players. New, seasoned, whether you post here or not. How many times have we saw where a 1st time poster say they read this forum often and then finally decide to post? Lots !
Before you ask, by no means I am the greatest player, but I can run with the top dogs and sometimes squeak out a win.
Here goes........
I have had some really great matches in SIM, particularly the front 9. I've been tied, I've been 1 up, I've been 1 down. But when we get to the back 9, I usually run away with it ( not b/c of aho's either). I mean I make few mistakes while my opponent acts as if he/she has never played the back 9. I believe the answer to this is because they really aren't use to it because players quit and thus they don't have the experience.
I am rather new to the TW series. I had 09, but didn't do online. When I got tw10, I had my golfer built up to 70% then I went online and into SIM. Was it a mistake? yes and no. Sure I got plenty of beat downs and my record reflects that. I did quit but only a small few out of being intimidated. I keep trucking away and learning new things from my opponent. Where they were placing the ball, where they were taking shortcuts. I remembered those thing for the next time I played that course. That is how I got to where my game is now.
All I am saying is play the full 18 holes regardless if you are winning or not. Watch where the better players are shooting and cutting corners. Tinker with them off line if you wish. But the next time you play that in SIM, I bet your game will have improved. A fine example of cutting a corner. Hole 18 @ Banff. from the tee, you could loft it up over the trees on the right and 99% you will clear the trees. Personally, I never knew of this till a couple months ago in a playoff match against Neil. I watched him sail it over the trees. He then asked why I didn't and I said "I didn't know I could".
In summary. For all you new players reading this. When in SIM play all 18. Watch your opponent (particularly if they are on the leaderboard). Take notes, practice the shots offline. Don't worry about losing, worry about learning. Once you get your game to where you feel you can compete, simply make a new persona if you wish to climb the ranks.
Another thing to watch out for. The game does not always give you a driver off the tee. A perfect example is Wolf Creek. There are a few holes where it gives me a 3 wood. I know from experience that if I take it up to driver, I can sail it over the mountain and drive a par 4. Again I learned this not on my own but by watching others.
Above all have fun playing.
-ken
(Also I have posted this on EA, but felt it should be here as well.)
Ah the never ending topic of quitters. As listed prior there are many reasons why players quit. But I'd like to add my observation of why players should not quit just because they are behind.
This is for all players. New, seasoned, whether you post here or not. How many times have we saw where a 1st time poster say they read this forum often and then finally decide to post? Lots !
Before you ask, by no means I am the greatest player, but I can run with the top dogs and sometimes squeak out a win.
Here goes........
I have had some really great matches in SIM, particularly the front 9. I've been tied, I've been 1 up, I've been 1 down. But when we get to the back 9, I usually run away with it ( not b/c of aho's either). I mean I make few mistakes while my opponent acts as if he/she has never played the back 9. I believe the answer to this is because they really aren't use to it because players quit and thus they don't have the experience.
I am rather new to the TW series. I had 09, but didn't do online. When I got tw10, I had my golfer built up to 70% then I went online and into SIM. Was it a mistake? yes and no. Sure I got plenty of beat downs and my record reflects that. I did quit but only a small few out of being intimidated. I keep trucking away and learning new things from my opponent. Where they were placing the ball, where they were taking shortcuts. I remembered those thing for the next time I played that course. That is how I got to where my game is now.
All I am saying is play the full 18 holes regardless if you are winning or not. Watch where the better players are shooting and cutting corners. Tinker with them off line if you wish. But the next time you play that in SIM, I bet your game will have improved. A fine example of cutting a corner. Hole 18 @ Banff. from the tee, you could loft it up over the trees on the right and 99% you will clear the trees. Personally, I never knew of this till a couple months ago in a playoff match against Neil. I watched him sail it over the trees. He then asked why I didn't and I said "I didn't know I could".
In summary. For all you new players reading this. When in SIM play all 18. Watch your opponent (particularly if they are on the leaderboard). Take notes, practice the shots offline. Don't worry about losing, worry about learning. Once you get your game to where you feel you can compete, simply make a new persona if you wish to climb the ranks.
Another thing to watch out for. The game does not always give you a driver off the tee. A perfect example is Wolf Creek. There are a few holes where it gives me a 3 wood. I know from experience that if I take it up to driver, I can sail it over the mountain and drive a par 4. Again I learned this not on my own but by watching others.
Above all have fun playing.
-ken