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[Khamelion]

Sounds horrible that

As a new golfer, anyone tell me why roots are so dangerous? Few times I have had my ball in the trees and hit a shot, never had a problem yet

As this thread describes, the OP hit his shot and the ball hit the root and then his face. When in trees you may think you have a clear shot but on hitting the ball you hit a hidden root, the ball could go anywhere, you club comes to a sudden stop and could break, or worse, the ball comes back off another tree and hits you or with the sudden stop you break a wrist.

Some forummers advocate always going for the hero shot out of the trees, some like myself are of the opinion that we play for fun, a handicap cut or maybe the drinks at the end of the round and will play the safe shot.

 

[williamalex1]

Think I'm going to invest in a pair of these

http://uk.oakley.com/en/mens/sungla...7-1-stamped/product/W0OO9060SI?skuCode=11-139

Spoke to Oakley this morning, they said that all of their glasses should be impact resisant against a golf ball, but these ones are military grade, what the police tactical teams wear apparently.

This would be better

 

[ruff-driver]

This would be better View attachment 22033

I'm wearing one of these to forestpines

 

[Nickrat]

Reading this thread is probably gonna save me an eye! I've only been playing 12 Months and never think twice about hitting the ball out when its close to a tree. Will defo take more care in looking for roots etc

 

[williamalex1]

I'm wearing one of these to forestpines

Not as colourful as last year

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'm wearing one of these to forestpines

It better not rain or you'll rust and be done for slow play

 

[Tashyboy]

Fippin Eck just read mr Wokingham thread. Hope it all turned out OK for him.