--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If I hit a really good 6-iron, sometimes…" description: "\"If I hit a really good 6-iron, sometimes it's going to go to 2 feet and sometimes it's going to go to 15 feet, and it's like, 'well... it doesn't make ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a3/scottie-scheffler-6492_feet_if-i-hit-a-really-good-6-iron-sometimes_3113910.jpg" --- # If I hit a really good 6-iron, sometimes it's going to go… ![“If I hit a really good 6-iron, sometimes it's going to go to 2 feet and sometimes it's going to go to 15 feet, and it's like, 'well... it doesn't make a huge difference.' But if I have a 6-footer and I hit a really good putt and one time it goes in and one time it doesn't, everyone is like 'Oh…” quote by Scottie Scheffler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a3/scottie-scheffler-6492_feet_if-i-hit-a-really-good-6-iron-sometimes_3113910.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a3/scottie-scheffler-6492_feet_if-i-hit-a-really-good-6-iron-sometimes_3113910.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5a3/scottie-scheffler-6492_feet_if-i-hit-a-really-good-6-iron-sometimes_3113910.jpg) > “If I hit a really good 6-iron, sometimes it's going to go to 2 feet and sometimes it's going to go to 15 feet, and it's like, 'well... it doesn't make a huge difference.' But if I have a 6-footer and I hit a really good putt and one time it goes in and one time it doesn't, everyone is like 'Oh, why did he miss that putt?'” [Scottie Scheffler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/scottie-scheffler/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Minor variations in performance often get disproportionate attention, while larger inconsistencies are ignored. **In simple terms:** Small differences get big reactions. Key Takeaway Focus on consistent fundamentals. Themes performance perception consistency sports psychology Mood analytical calm Type motivational reflective When to use this quote - golf tournaments - practice sessions - coaching meetings Key Concepts Cognitive bias feedback loops skill development Questions to Reflect On - Why do we magnify small errors? - How can we keep perspective on performance? 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