For sure it was partly the laces. As a right footed kicker, hitting laces always makes the ball hook left. Walsh also swung his right leg across his body too hard trying to crush this field goal, resulting in a left miss. Punter needs to spin ball more..

Laces def. Have a huge impact on kickers. As a right footed kicker the ball automatically hooks left when given laces. Walsh also swung his leg across his body trying to crush this field goal making the ball go left as well.