Knowing the difference between carry vs total distance is essential for smarter club selection.
LPGA Professional Aimee Cho explains the vital difference between carry distance and total distance for smarter golf club selection. By tracking precise carry yardages with a launch monitor, golfers can eliminate guesswork and avoid landing short into bunkers or water hazards.
Differentiate carry distance (air time) from total distance (air plus roll) for every club in your bag.
Base club selection on carry distance when approaching greens or carrying course hazards.
Use a launch monitor to measure accurate data rather than guessing yardages.
Improve course management and lower your scores by playing to your true numbers.
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