From Nationalclubgolfer · Jack Backhouse · · 40s
Why stop aiming at flag with rangefinder
Golfers should aim for green center, not flag, to avoid risky shots.
In brief
Golfers should aim for green center, not flag, to avoid risky shots. Amateur golfers should focus on the middle of the green rather than the flag to reduce risky shots and improve scores. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
Rangefinder obsession
Golfers often fixate on exact flag distance, ignoring green center for better shots.
Middle of green focus
Coaching advice: Aim for green center when flag is at front or back of green.
Risk reduction
Targeting green center lowers water hazard and bunker risks for better scores.
Rangefinder use
Only GPS helps with hazard distances, not flag proximity for most golfers.
The takeaway
Amateur golfers should focus on the middle of the green rather than the flag to reduce risky shots and improve scores.
