Take The Wide Side

photo credit: lrargerich For some players, aiming directly at the pin can be a big mistake, doing so will keep your handicap exactly where it is. Lately, pin placement next to the edges of the green has become common-place. This type of placement will cause most players to miss the green time after time.

It’s a lot simpler to improve your putting than it is to improve your approach play. It’s much more difficult to “stick” a pin shot than it is to two putt from 30 ft. Golf is a game of odds. You can improve your odds by aiming for the wide side rather than going directly at the pin. Doing so requires discipline but the real payback is much lower scores.