I absolutely agree that closer will result in lower scores.
But a 3W or even hybrid pulled from long distance can be met with disastrous results way more often than a 7-iron layup may.
So I don't personally adhere to the closer is better by any kind of automatic decision to try to do just that. I gotta weigh the likelihood for my hitting a decent to good shot considering the scenario.
Although I'm a decent player and have hit away with 4W or hybrid plenty in the past, that approach this season has led to some inflated par-5 scores. Whereas laying up has all but solidified par and offered many chances and realized successes for birdie.
It's all relative. If someone trusts their longer clubs more than I, absolutely go for it. But when unsure if a shot can be pulled off, lay up.
But a 3W or even hybrid pulled from long distance can be met with disastrous results way more often than a 7-iron layup may.
So I don't personally adhere to the closer is better by any kind of automatic decision to try to do just that. I gotta weigh the likelihood for my hitting a decent to good shot considering the scenario.
Although I'm a decent player and have hit away with 4W or hybrid plenty in the past, that approach this season has led to some inflated par-5 scores. Whereas laying up has all but solidified par and offered many chances and realized successes for birdie.
It's all relative. If someone trusts their longer clubs more than I, absolutely go for it. But when unsure if a shot can be pulled off, lay up.