The Scariest Shots in Golf, According to The Internet (And How to Tackle Them)

Halloween is a week away, so we asked our followers a question that felt right for the season: what is the scariest shot in golf?

Here are eight shots that will keep you up at night. And, if you're looking for solutions here is a breakdown of how to beat scary lies, in particular.

“2nd shot after a perfect drive,” Steve wrote on Facebook. The hard part is over, and the pressure is on.

Jaxson, on Instagram, nominated the “forced carry on the chunkiest lie.”

Jimmy’s pick on Instagram is 35 yards over a deep bunker, uphill, with the pin tucked on the short side.

David, on Instagram, is haunted by the thought of “250 yards over water.”

Bill’s Instagram vote is a four-foot putt to win. It’s short, which is exactly what makes it so scary.

The Crowd

Mike, on Facebook, picked “teeing off in front of a large crowd of strangers at some type of tournament or event.”

John, on Facebook, kept it simple: the first tee shot. No warmup swing is enough.

And then there’s Eric’s answer on Facebook, simply put: “The next one.”

Our followers have spoken. Some of the scariest shots are the long ones over water, and some are the short ones that decide a match. The scariest of all might be the one you haven’t hit yet.

Happy Halloween, and good luck on the first tee.