THE RED ZONE
Inside 100 Metres? Above All Else, Make Solid Contact
WHEN YOU’RE INSIDE 100 metres with a good lie, it’s pretty deflating not to hit the
with a club where you can make a smooth, three-quarter swing. Next, play for the centre of the green and/or away from “no-go zones,” such as water, bunkers, deep rough. There’s nothing bad about a two-putt par, but you can’t afford a double when you’re in this close. – WITH RON KASPRISKE DAVID ARMITAGE is one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida. He is director of instruction at the Shell Bay Club in Hallandale Beach.
green with your next shot. There are more than a few reasons it could happen, but a poor shot from this distance is often the result of being a little careless with your approach. When you’re in the “red zone,” try this game plan instead. First, don’t try to max out distance with the club you choose. You’ll end up overswinging and likely produce poor contact. You have to hit these shots solid, so go
Adjust your strategy to avoid an unforced error BY DAVID ARMITAGE
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM RIDING
30 GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA
MARCH/APRIL 2025
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