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Lay up to a full wedge instead of forcing the green

The speaker chose not to go for the green and instead laid up with a 5-iron to a spot that leaves him a full wedge and about a 10-foot putt. He states he is not even trying to hit the green, only to lay up into a spot that gives him a wedge.

Channel: Todd Graves

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Why this context matters

A mid-round decision to lay up rather than attack the green.