Are you a flag hunter? Do you find yourself with difficult up and down opportunities
around the green often? Do you hit less than 9 greens in regulation per round?
If you answered yes to two or more of these questions, this
post is for you.
Here are some keys to let you know that you have the
opportunity to go for the flag…
- Less than 100 yards to go to the flag
- The flag is in the back of the green with no trouble behind or long of the green.
- The lie of the ball is good or at least average
Here are some keys to let you know when NOT to go for the
flag…
- When the flag it is tucked left, right, or short on the surface of the green
- If you are more than 100 yards away from the center of the green
- If in general you are lacking confidence
- When the lie of the ball is worse than average
A great drill to help you with this is called On or Off.
First, laser the flag at the range next time you practice
that is near your 7 iron distance.
Sort out 10 balls.
Stroke each ball, aim for the center of the green and track
where each ball ends up (It will either be on or off the green).
The best players in the world achieve about 65-70% on the
green in this situation on the course.
If you are a 10 handicap, aim to accomplish 50% on the
green.
If you are a 20 handicap, aim to accomplish 30% on the
green.
If you are a 30 handicap, aim to accomplish getting 30% on
the green with your wedge instead of your 7 iron (change the green to reflect
your wedge distance instead of the 7 iron).
Here is the summary -
Let’s play aggressive shots at
conservative spots.
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