Blue 6 at Dandridge: Dialing In the Tee Shot With a Laser
The 6th on the Blue Course at Dandridge Golf and Country Club is a tee shot that demands a number, not a guess — and the video above shows exactly how to get it. Pull the laser, shoot the flag or the trouble, and pick a club with confidence. That’s modern golf: yardages you trust, decisions you commit to.
Laser rangefinders changed amateur golf more than any club in the bag. Knowing it’s 172 to carry the bunker instead of “somewhere around 170” turns a hopeful swing into a committed one. And commitment is where good tee shots come from.
Using Your Laser Like a Pro
First, shoot more than the flag. Laser the front edge, the trouble behind, and the layup spot — the flag is only one number. On a hole like Blue 6, knowing where you can’t miss is more valuable than knowing the pin distance.
Second, add slope or do the math. If your laser has slope, use it — uphill and downhill change real distance dramatically. If it doesn’t, a quick rule: add or subtract a club for every 10 yards of elevation change.
Third, pick the shot shape before the club. The laser gives you the number; your eyes give you the hole. Match the club to the shot the hole is asking for, then swing with total commitment. Watch the video — that’s what a dialed-in tee shot looks like.
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