When Playing It Safe is Smart
The decision to play a hole or a round conservatively or aggressively plagues every golfer at one time or another. Which of us hasn’t been tempted to hit the “miracle” shot-the kind that players talk about in the clubhouse years later. But gambling too often in golf can be costly, especially if you’re a professional. Take Phil Mickelson. He’s been criticized for gambling during the final round of tournaments. His aggressiveness has cost him tournament victories-and million dollar purses-on some occasions.













