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Land short on a firm downhill green

For a downhill shot to a firm right-to-left green with a dangerous back-left pin, do not play the full yardage to the hole. Use a landing spot around 155 yards and let the ball run out; the instructor chooses a strong nine iron because an eight iron could go long.

Channel: Dan Grieve

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Why this context matters

The stated yardage is 185, adjusted to 169 for the downhill.