How much do you want to play for?

ironlock · May 2, 2005

"Whatever makes you uncomfortable."

PTI, quoted Jordan, saying this was his favorite line. I like it.

wilheim · May 2, 2005

I like to play for what I call "my nervous price" (around 2k) not always possible. In other words a big enough bet that I get nervous when sweating it out.

wil.

ironlock · May 2, 2005

I think the reference was in regards to wagers made between people, and the size of wager being that which made the opponent nervous.

This is a typical way to hustle golf, simply get the bet size large enough to make the opponent nervous...and thereby, play worse than they think they are capable.

wilheim · May 2, 2005

No doubt a good sized bet can make a 4 foot putt look a lot longer. I have always liked to gamble on the golf course and for some reason play better when the stakes are higher, perhaps a result of betting on sports and horses for so long. I recall playing often with a guy who was without a doubt a better player than me but when the money was on the line he had a tendency to pull his shots (especially putts). Definite case of money game nerves, and it affected his game for the worse.

wil.