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Lay up from rough when going for it is stupid

From 250 yards in the rough, he rejects going for the green and calls it a stupid decision. The layup goal is to advance an eight iron about 160 yards and leave just under 100 yards in.

Channel: Micah Morris

Watch official source at 27:27

Why this context matters

This is a par-five style layup decision after missing the fairway.