High handicappers: putt or chip? #golf #scotland #golfswing #putting

Sorta Like Golf explains why high-handicap golfers should leave their 60-degree lob wedge in the bag when caught just off the green. Choosing to putt rather than chip eliminates high-volatility mishits like duffs and skulls while dramatically increasing consistency and distance control.

• Put away high-lofted wedges like 60-degree clubs when positioned just off the green.
• Putting from the fringe or tightly mown grass drastically lowers the risk of duffs and bladed shots.
• A bad putt off the green will almost always finish closer to the hole than a mishit chip.
• Focus on smart shot selection over attempting hero flop shots to instantly lower your score.

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