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Use a back slope as a backstop to widen your window

With a back slope behind the pin, the coach treats it as a backstop that widens the acceptable yardage. Here the player is 190 to the hole but can land it anywhere from 190 to 198 and still be good, because going a little long gets held by the back slope.

Channel: PorzakGolf

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Why this context matters

Choosing between a hard 6-iron and a soft 5-iron on a 190-yard approach.