Proper Course Management Methods: "Using the Teeing Ground, Knowing Carry Distance, Aiming for the Center of the Green"
[Asia Economy Reporter Nowrae Noh] Not every golfer can be perfect.
There is a saying, "Golf is not about making the best shot, but about minimizing mistakes as much as possible." This is why course management is important. To achieve a good score, you must manage risks well. It all starts at the tee box by placing the tee. Find the angle that allows you to effectively target the green. A fade shot is better to the right, and a draw shot is better to the left. This is a way to avoid the rough and keep the fairway.
Use the fairway wood carefully. Unless it’s a par 5 hole with a ‘2-on’ distance, there is no need to push too hard. Clubs that are not used often tend to cause mistakes. Attack the hole with the club you are most confident with. You must know your carry distance for each club precisely. This is necessary when crossing water or laying up. When passing through risky areas, it’s safer to take a more conservative club to avoid major accidents.
During a round, there are times when you are not confident about the distance. Most of the time, the distance is short. A longer club is a better choice. Weekend golfers targeting the pin directly is risky. You can lose strokes in greenside bunkers and other hazards. Unless you are a tour player, precise control is difficult. You should play golf that increases your odds. Aim for the center of the green. Focus on ‘par on’ and finish with ‘2-putt’?this is wise.
Most shots from the fringe are pitch shots. However, accurate contact is difficult on tight lies. Using the putter to get the ball on the green can be helpful. Always avoid risky areas. You can suffer a double bogey or worse. When putting, keep ‘2-putt’ in mind. Distance control is the priority. Confidence is important in golf. Trusting the club you believe in and making the shot is the best approach.
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