Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to accurately calculate the real-world distance you need to cover (“playable yardage”) and select a club and aim point that guarantees you clear all hazards.

Why: To avoid playing “stupid,” you must account for external factors like wind, and then apply a strategy that prioritizes missing safe over being aggressive. As the saying goes, “She who misses at best without getting ticked off, wins.”

How: The 3 Steps to Playable Yardage

Aim Point: Aim for the safest spot on the green (e.g., to the right of the hole) to avoid any trouble or hazards on the left.

Laser the Distance: Get the true distance to the pin (e.g., $70$ yards).

Adjust for Conditions: Factor in external forces, like a headwind that will add distance to your calculation (e.g., $70$ yards + $10$ yards for wind = $80$ yards playable yardage).

Choose the Safe Club and Line:

Club Selection: Always take one extra club (e.g., Pitching Wedge instead of Sand Wedge) to ensure you clear the required distance.

The key is to take your extra club and swing to the safe side of the hole, guaranteeing you get over all the trouble.