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What is your most comfortable distance?

Last year with my old clubs it was 120, a full PW. Now I have a new set, so I am learning them. But the early leader is going to be 60y with my Smart Sole C.
 
7 iron finish up from around 170-180 to the front of the green.



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For me it's 100-120 yards (PW and 9 iron).
 
100 and 120 are generally perfect for me
 
I feel ok with full swings from my 8 iron thru my 54 degree wedge. So about 90- 95 yards up to 155 or so. Beyond 160 enters the possibility to hit a hook with a 7 iron. Last year was the first season I was pretty comfortable & confident with that 7 iron but this is a new year...
 
Now second part of the question. How many of you TRY to get to that number? Not saying laying up on a short par 4 obviously.
 
I'm most comfortable at 100, giving me my scor 54* in my hands. I am also very comfortable at 150 with my 8 iron. I tend to try to get to one of these as much as I can, especially laying up on par 5's.
 
For me it's 120-70...I feel comfortable going at the green from those distances.

I always try to lay up to that yardage when the opportunity presents itself.
 
Wicked Cool Bearded Man said:
Now second part of the question. How many of you TRY to get to that number? Not saying laying up on a short par 4 obviously.
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On a par 5, I actively try to put myself 100 out. If that's not possible, I go down to 150. On a par 4, I start considering driver alternatives when less club will get me to or inside 150. Don't always pick another club but it's definitely a consideration.
 
mikeg_74 said:
For me it's 120-70...I feel comfortable going at the green from those distances.

I always try to lay up to that yardage when the opportunity presents itself.
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This has made a world of difference in my scoring. As soon as I started doing it at the suggestion of several THPer's I dropped 2-3 strokes.
 
What is your most comfortable distance?

Wicked Cool Bearded Man said:
This has made a world of difference in my scoring. As soon as I started doing it at the suggestion of several THPer's I dropped 2-3 strokes.
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I quickly realized my ball striking with longer irons was hot or miss. So I concentrated on 120 & in to help lower scores until I could get my swing ironed out. This also forces me to be less aggressive and check my ego.

I went from low 100's to mid 90's in the matter of a few rounds by doing this.
 
Mine is 120-135 yards. I love my pitching wedge and 50 degree clubs. Two of my best clubs in my bag.
 
70-90 with any of my wedges. I do well with them on full shots, but no so well on short pitches/tosses.
 
I am with you buddy...100 yards is my magic number....really 100-110 yds.
 
75 yards....just a perfect little, easy SW. I also like 100-110, and about 140-150.
 
Big fan of 150-170yds
 
If we are talking t shots, I like to leave myself a full gap or pitch.

Favorite area to take shots from, 75 and under. I love playing around the green.
 
My absolute favorite distance is 63 yards, I know pretty specific but that is a perfect 3/4 wedge for me. After that I would say 135 would be my preferred leave distance.
 
I'll say 95-105, but I can manage to make a hash of any shot from any yardage.
 
110 full Gap or 125 Full pitch wedge
 
Wicked Cool Bearded Man said:
Now second part of the question. How many of you TRY to get to that number? Not saying laying up on a short par 4 obviously.
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I play every par 4 or 5 with my second shot in mind. Distances I like are 115 and 135 what ever club off the tee is going to get me closest to either of those distances is what I will pull for the tee shot.
 
Also 100. I have 3 clubs I can actually use for this distance comfortably. Technically every club but my putter could get me there in theory, but I am just dialed into three wedges that can get me there on a specific swing type.
 
130-140 yards, a good 8 iron...
 
160, 140 or 120. That is my PW, 52* or 56*. I would much rather have a full shot than have to try and take a little off.
 
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