01x10 - Playoffs

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It's the perfect weather for a game.

All right!

RISING IMPAC

We will now start the playoffs

to determine the final representative.

-Yes!

-Yes!

The playoffs will be held here,

at "Camelot's Fortress."

THE FIRST HOLE

"CAMELOT'S FORTRESS"

Let's decide the order.

Gawain, this time,

no complaints whether you win or lose.

Yup! No hard feelings!

Why are they so fired up?

I'm winning this anyway.

I'm first.

Second.

Third?!

I wanted to hit a huge shot first.

Darn it. The trees are in my way.

Right out of the gate,

they stand as if blocking our shots.

One mistake could lead to a loss.

Hitting into the trees will be fatal.

So, should I hit it over them?

No, I can't win being so cautious.

Don't worry. It's okay.

I know the odds of hitting a tree.

Hurry up and hit it!

How long are you gonna take

He's so focused.

I hope so.

There's no way I'll hit a tree!

No! I'm so unlucky!

You don't get it.

In situations like this,

we should just use an iron.

Well, excuse me for a minute. Bam!

It just makes sense

to hit it over the trees.

Do you understand, Mr. Riser?

Hit it hard with a driver if you're a man!

Hey, don't be so disappointed!

That was just the first stroke.

You're using a driver too?

Of course I am!

Who does that shrimp think he is?

But the teacher's watching closely,

so I'll just see how it goes.

I don't know what lies

beyond the hill past these trees,

but I'll hit it as far as I can!

This is actually a decisive moment

as to whether I get to go to the UK.

But I can't help but get excited!

I like his eyes.

He's just looking straight ahead.

It went through with ease!

The ball went high enough

to get good distance.

But

Why did the ball all of a sudden

Was it blown back?

That's right.

That was because

it hit the headwind that's blowing up

against the windswept hill.

It's typical for this kind of terrain.

An experienced golfer

would hit the ball low here.

Oh no! Did I make a big mistake, then?

I couldn't hit a bold shot like he did.

Yes.

All Gawain wanted to do

was hit the ball farther.

So he wasn't even seeing the trees.

What? Is that possible?

Normally, you'd try not to hit the trees.

Instead of trying too hard

not to hit them,

if you aim at them,

you're more likely to miss them.

Is that how it works?

That's what golf is.

Where is my ball?

This is what it's like over the hill.

Oh no.

It's good I could find my ball, but

What happened to him?

It looks like he got caught

in the next trap.

Okay, there it is! My ball!

What?

What a shame!

You used a driver and I used an iron,

and look at the difference!

There's also a strong headwind,

so I should just hit it low.

Gawain,

I'm sorry, but thanks to you,

we can deal with the wind!

The direction

The green should be way back

to the left!

Booyah!

That macho gorilla can really hit.

There is no more time

to play fair and square!

I didn't know there was a creek

just over the hill.

Hey, Kanazono!

Looks like you hit it

in the water, doesn't it?

Yeah, exactly.

You're in my prayers.

The headwind is not only

blowing tee shots back

but also dropping them in the creek!

Once you get over this trap,

the next one awaits.

That's why it's called

"Camelot's Fortress."

Hey! Stop dillydallying, take a penalty,

and get the ball out of the water.

What? Why?

Don't you know why?

There's no way you can

get the ball out of a creek!

Really?

The water is just about knee-deep, right?

The ball is on the water plants!

Hey, Gawain!

Declare it unplayable and

Hey!

He's not listening.

He's No way!

The driver will work for this!

It won't.

No problem. It'll be fine.

Look. The water is only this deep.

Don't underestimate the power of water.

Even with an iron, you can

barely get it a few centimeters out.

But with a driver, it's impossible.

Ms. Aria is right.

Your stubbornness may ruin your game!

I won't ruin my game.

I think I can hit it easily.

Have it your way.

It's still too deep.

He won't hit it out, even with an iron.

It's heavy!

I never knew water could be so heavy.

But I won't give up!

I did it!

Unbelievable.

Did you see that?

See? Didn't I tell you

it was gonna be fine?

His wrists and lower body

are incredibly strong.

Even pros can't drive and swing through

at that depth with a driver.

Moreover, the ball easily flew 200 yards.

Gawain, your club

Is something wrong with my club?

You're so slow!

Gawain, are you okay?

Do your fingers or wrists hurt?

Well,

maybe it was a bit heavier

than when I normally hit it on the ground.

But that's it.

Hey, Riser?

That last shot

was a great shock to the other two.

You're really incredible.

This is so fun. I'm getting all excited.

Oh no, this is bad!

I have to take down that shrimp now!

What am I gonna do?

Don't worry.

We can go fix it after the match.

Really?

Yes.

So don't worry about it and do your best.

Will do!

This is my ball.

Oh, and that's Riser's.

Hey! I found your ball!

Really?

It's dug into the bunker!

Mine is over there.

It seems my ball flew

farther than yours, Mr. Macho.

Kanazono beat me in distance?

I can't accept this.

Hey, can you hit it already?

Your ball flew the least, after all.

I know!

At least I got it out of the bunker.

Yeah, sure. It's my turn now.

It landed in a nice place, didn't it?

I guess I can easily

aim for the green next.

Everything is going well.

The macho gorilla is doomed now.

Now for the squishy shrimp.

What kind of trick will I use

to make him suffer?

Gawain got that far in just two strokes.

Kanazono hit three strokes,

but he's ahead of Gawain.

But I hit three, and

Why the long face?

Gawain?

Calm down a little.

You're clearly becoming hasty.

What?

Are you using that club

for your fourth shot?

Whoa! That was close!

I almost used a sand wedge here.

All right.

Oh, that's my ball.

The green is over there.

Something feels off.

Let's go check.

That's the green!

This place is unbelievable!

It's on the cliff!

Yes. That's the last fort

of "Camelot's Fortress."

My ball barely stopped at the slope.

Now that Taro the pig is bent,

I can only use Hanako the chick!

No, wait! That's not good at all!

Look at the grip of your club.

It got so dirty.

Really?

It doesn't bother me, though.

Let me polish it for you.

Here you go!

Wow! It got so shiny!

Thank you! You are quite a nice guy.

It's kind of slippery.

Is it my sweat?

It's much more slippery than your sweat.

I'm gonna aim straight for the green.

My hands!

What are you doing, Gawain?

My hands slipped because of sweat!

All right!

I'll aim directly for the green

and put an end to this game.

With this club, I fear nothing!

Striking with a rough face

brings a magical effect!

The ball will be put on a powerful spin

and stop perfectly.

What?

A ball this low won't stop on the green!

What?

Ouch, it's out of bounds.

But why? Darn it!

Oh no. Things were going so well.

Once it gets on the green,

it should stay there.

This time for sure.

Apparently, he hasn't noticed

the biggest trap on this course at all.

There are hellish crosswinds!

Yeah, it's hard to hit

straight through those winds.

Why? Why does this happen?!

Why won't the ball land on the green?

Why won't it hit the green?

I ran out of ba*ls!

Kanazono.

Hey, shrimp! Get me your ba*ls!

Stop it already.

Do you remember

how many shots you just hit?

I don't know!

Eleven. You're going for the twelfth.

If you're not ready

to seriously take on this course,

you won't clear it.

If that's so, then teach me!

You're a teacher. You have to

-How dare you say that to the teacher?

-Yeah!

I don't care what you say,

but know this.

Golf is a game

between you and nature.

It's about evaluating unfamiliar courses

and overcoming them

with your own expertise.

That's what golf is.

I let you know

the playoffs would be held here.

If you had checked out the course

and sensed it beforehand,

you could've competed more advantageously.

Did you check the course?

I didn't know you could.

Moreover, if you depend on modified clubs,

you'll never play at your best.

Modified clubs?

What the heck?

Typically, where one should

consider wind and distance,

you just aimed for the green.

Chances are, you coated the face

with sand or pine tar.

You also did something to Gawain's club.

If you don't see cowardice as cowardice,

you can't play fair.

Do you understand?

Shut up! Don't lecture me!

That b*stard ran off

as soon as he got caught cheating!

Kanazono

What made him do such things?

Now, you two.

Let me handle that child.

You should settle your game.

-Yes!

-Yes!

My ball is on the right.

Mine is on the left.

Gawain, the winner of this match will be

Me!

But you know what? I don't hate you.

I like you too!

I'm gonna go with the 5-iron.

My choice is the 6-iron.

This is my fifth shot.

And fourth for Gawain.

If I can't hit the green in this shot,

I'll lose.

Too strong! It'll go over!

It hit the pin!

I chipped it in?

Booyah!

What's my strategy?

Should I hit the pin

and drop it in like Riser?

That won't do.

I can't put backspin on my ball

like Yumi-pu.

I have to hit it straight.

I got it!

What a fool!

Is he also aiming for the pin?

How reckless!

Phew! I managed to do it!

Knowing his current level,

he aimed for the pin using the bump

between the fairway and the green.

Let's go, Riser!

Oh, yeah!

Please, be on the green!

There it is!

Mine is close to the pin.

Actually, just beside it.

Don't tell me my ball fell off the cliff.

That was close!

My ball is barely staying on the green!

Okay!

Looks like the Goddess of Victory

smiled upon me.

If I sink this putt, it'll be five strokes

to the green and one putt.

Gawain is over ten meters from the pin.

It'll be hard for him

to make it in one putt.

With two putts, we'll be tied,

and we'll go on to the next hole.

If he takes three putts, I'll win.

Wait, Riser!

Isn't marking at that distance a bother?

You can hit it before me.

Really?

Well, I'll putt it in one shot

and put pressure on you.

Don't get upset.

It's part of the game.

Even with a 20-centimeter putt,

you must not underestimate it.

The UK is around the corner.

It took so long.

Dad, I'm finally going to the Camelot Cup.

And I'll make the name of Riser

known all over the world!

If I don't miss this shot, I'll win.

If I don't miss

If I miss this, I'll lose?!

It's only 20 centimeters,

but the hole looks far away and so small.

Don't stiffen up, for the love of God!

I can't afford to miss this putt!

Damn it!

He was too afraid to lose this chance,

and that made him hit too lightly.

Well, then,

I can only hope

he'll hit it in three putts.

I'm ready!

My line is straight.

At 11 meters but with the grain.

I need to ensure I don't overhit and miss.

You should hit it a little harder.

You tend to get nervous while putting.

You know, when I tense up

and swing too hard,

the pin seems to move farther away.

Tension and assertiveness aren't the same.

Hitting assertively means

to channel your feelings

directly to the ball and swing.

It's very important in decisive moments,

when your body gets tense.

Now I remember.

I need to be more assertive!

Thank you, Lancelot!

Get in!

It went in.

I did it!

Gawain.

I succumbed to my own pressure,

but I saw no hesitation in your putt!

I won't forgive you

if you lose at the Camelot Cup.

Riser!

Therefore,

I'd really like to ask for your help.

Would you please take our students

in the Japanese school to the next level?