Aim Past the Pin

photo credit: D.Hilgart   How many approach shots do you hit past the pin during a typical round of golf ?  If your answer is “not many,”  consider yourself average.  The next question is, why are most of your approach shots short of the pin ?

There are two good answers: 1) poor club selection.  2)  you are “letting up” on the shot.  Most of the time you just don’t swing as hard as you normally would.  If the shot is between an 8 iron and a 7-iron (distance-wise), always choose the higher numbered club and don’t baby the shot.  Doing so will increase your chances of ending up pin high  If you are between clubs, and need 5 yards less, simply choke-up on the club you choose.