| When the pros have to lay up, they usually have a | | | | or two on the 100 yard marker next time you are |
| distance in mind for their next shot. They know | | | | out on the course just hitting it around. |
| exactly how far they hit all of their clubs, but | | | | When you are 275 yards out on a par 5, leave that |
| especially their favorite wedge. | | | | three wood in the bag and hit your 175 yard club |
| The average golfer is far different. Not only do they | | | | trying to leave the ball at that magic number. |
| hit their favorite wedge a variety of distances with | | | | The same is true on short par 4s. If you are playing |
| seemingly the same swing, but they seldom attempt | | | | a hole that is 310 yards you only need to hit the ball |
| to leave the ball a specific distance from the hole | | | | 210 yards to leave your magic number. Leave the |
| when laying up on par 5s. | | | | driver in the bag and take your long iron or hybrid. |
| For most, it's just a matter of trying to get as close | | | | The more you are able to do this, the better you |
| as possible to the green. Often this lead into trouble. | | | | get at leaving the ball at 100 yards and the better |
| One of the leading amateur players in my city is also | | | | you will get at hitting it from 100 yards. |
| one of the shortest hitters. He rarely drives the ball | | | | You will also find yourself avoiding a lot of the trouble |
| more than 250 yards even with a tailwind. However, | | | | that you have been hitting into. Getting the ball as |
| he has mastered the 100 yard shot and often gets | | | | close to the green as possible is not always the best |
| up and down from that distance. | | | | strategy. |
| When it is time for him to lay up, his target is the | | | | Master the 100 yard shot, and laying up to that |
| 100 yard marker. So is mine. Adjust that for pin | | | | distance. Before you know it you will find yourself at |
| position, of course. | | | | the 100 yard marker on a lot of holes with a |
| So if you want to really improve your scoring, learn | | | | confidence in the shot you never felt with any other |
| and master the 100 yard shot. Rather than working | | | | shot. |
| on your driver, hit your favorite wedge shooting for | | | | You will also notice something else...smaller numbers |
| 100 yards each time. | | | | on your scorecard. |
| To get a real feel for what 100 yards is, drop a ball | | | | |