I miss a lot of greens short, but frequently that's intentional. If there's trouble in the back and a nice receptive apron in front, I'll pull a club that gets there with a perfect swing, but will come up short if mishit. Nothing wrong with trying to get up and down for par if you do it from a good spot.
With that said, I certainly agree with the others that most people overestimate the distance they hit their clubs, and when I can, I frequently take an extra club and swing easier. I think one reason for people coming up short even when they're sure they have the right club is simply tension. You know you have to put a good swing on it, so you tense up and don't get as free a release.
With that said, I certainly agree with the others that most people overestimate the distance they hit their clubs, and when I can, I frequently take an extra club and swing easier. I think one reason for people coming up short even when they're sure they have the right club is simply tension. You know you have to put a good swing on it, so you tense up and don't get as free a release.