My ball is in a tuft of grass in a native area five yards left off the seventh green at The Orchards Golf Club during the Rocket Mortgage Monday qualifier. I hit a big draw into a short-sided penalty area left of green and I’m standing over the ball planning my escape. It’s a vital moment in the round as I’m 2-under and facing the most daunting challenge of the day so far.
It’s a fairly straightforward lob shot with a 60 degree wedge, and upon inspecting the lie, I’m confident I’ll have a good chance to save par. Caddie Ryan French sets the bag down at the edge of the penalty area and I reach for my 60 degree wedge. It’s not there.
