Lay Up or Go For It?

From Michael Breed On September 27, 2024
Advanced data and statistics are playing an increasingly important role in modern golf. Statistics can help identify strengths and weaknesses in your game and can even inform your on-course... decision-making. One recent finding suggests that it is always best to advance the golf ball as far as possible towards the green. The closer you can get to the hole, the lower your score will be, on average. But, as Titleist staff member Michael Breed details in this video, you have to consider many other factors when deciding what type of shot to play, particularly in a high-risk situation. Learn more from Michael as he explains that statistics should inform your decisions, but there's more to playing intelligently than simply playing by the numbers.
Advanced data and statistics are playing an increasingly important role in modern ... golf. Statistics can help identify strengths and weaknesses in your game and can even inform your on-course decision-making. One recent finding suggests that it is always best to advance the golf ball as far as possible towards the green. The closer you can get to the hole, the lower your score will be, on average. But, as Titleist staff member Michael Breed details in this video, you have to consider many other factors when deciding what type of shot to play, particularly in a high-risk situation. Learn more from Michael as he explains that statistics should inform your decisions, but there's more to playing intelligently than simply playing by the numbers.
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Great putters putt well regardless of the conditions and in the video above,...

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From Michael Breed On March 26, 2020
Without proper aim, a marksman has very little chance of hitting the target. The...

Proper Alignment for Consistency

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