O
ne of the areas in which amateur
golfers tend to struggle is course
management. Making mistakes can
add serious strokes to your scorecard and of-
tentimes can be avoided with the right ap-
proach. Here are some ideas to help you out
on the golf course and to make sure you
avoid those big numbers:
fAMIlIArIzE yOursElf
wITh ThE GOlf cOursE
Take advantage of the yardage books and
the GPS units that Classic Club offers on
its golf carts. The information that these
tools provide can play an important part
in navigating your way around the golf
course.
KnOw ThE pIn lOcATIOns
Identifying where the pin is on the green
can change your strategy on how you play
that hole. For example, you might want to
lay up with a 3 wood off the tee on a hole
where the pin is located on the front of the
green, while hitting a driver could put you at
an awkward yardage for your next shot.
plAy fOr An uphIll puTT
Uphill putts aren't as delicate as those that
slide downhill and tend to be easier to make.
Select a club that will keep your ball below
the hole.
plAy AwAy frOM hAzArds
Plan a route to the hole that will take haz-
ards out of play. For example, if you face a
tee shot with a water hazard on the left, set
up on the left side of the tee box and aim to
the right side of the fairway.
BE sMArT ABOuT cluB sElEcTIOn
If you have a club in your hands that you're
not 100 percent committed to, then take an
extra club and swing more freely.
cOMMAnd And cOnTrOl
These course management tips can help you stay away from the blowup holes
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As part of your strategy for
playing a hole you should
know the pin location.
