photo credit: lrargerich

First ask yourself where most of your approach shots land.  The approach shots of most amateurs land short of the pin, whereas, professionals usually land their shots up to or past the cup.  Pros need backspin to get their shots close.  Amateurs need a little roll to get up to the pin.

Achieving the right amount of backspin requires perfect technique which most amateurs just don’t have.  Bottom line:  stop worrying about backspin and worry more about the precise distance you can hit each club, then make allowances for roll.