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Course Strategy · Strategy

Commit to the carry on risk shots

On a risk-reward shot, the instructor weighs mini driver versus two iron, then chooses the aggressive play because it can give him a chance to go for the green. With 211 yards to the pin and about 200 to carry, he takes six iron, commits to the risk, and notes that a slightly heavy miss would be cooked.

Channel: Micah Morris

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Why this context matters

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