It is a very true fact that the first idea about what shot to play, which club to use is invariably the correct one. This was seen when Aaron Baddeley won his first US PGA championship. Especially during the last few holes of the final day. Baddeley was leading by one shot. The approaches of the two men were very different.

Baddeley fussed about, and made sure everything was correct and in order before he hit his ball. Especially his putting. Once he had made up his mind he walked up and hit his shot. No doubt, no hesitation.

Furik on the other hand was a picture of indecision with his iron shots and his putting. This is brought home with emphasis on the last green of the match. Baddeley prepared and then hit his put with no hesitation, and the ball fell into the hole and he won the championship.

Furik however, prepared, stood over his put, walked away, had another look, stood over his put again, only to walk away once more before standing over his ball. He stood for an eternity, and then missed his put. The lesson here is to commit to the shot, say I can and hit the ball. Most times, your calculations will be correct, and the outcome will be good.

The point is that the first idea is usually correct. The line you choose to hit the put along is usually correct the first time.

Furik changed his mind three times, probably, and the third idea was incorrect and he missed.

Baddeley made up his mind with care, and then without hesitation walked up and sank his put.

The same goes for the choice of clubs. The first club you think of to reach a green is invariably the correct one. You will often regret it if you put the first club back in the bag, choose another and then make your golf swing.