Smarter Targets, Lower Scores: Course Management Tips

It's a common misconception that golf shots are precise like a rifle's aim. In reality, they're more like a shotgun's spread, dispersing around your intended target.

For right-handed players, there's a typical miss pattern of long left and short right, forming an oval-shaped dispersion. Even PGA Tour players have a 7% miss rate: a 7-yard deviation on a 100-yard shot.

Aiming for the center of the green instead of directly at the flag allows for a wider margin of error. This isn't playing cautiously: it's playing wisely.