Gordon Jackson's Golf Tip of the Day- July6,2010

WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY PARALLEL GREENS

Most golf courses have what I refer to as parallel greens. That is, the tee box for the existing hole is located parallel to the green for the next hole.

Unfortunately, many players fail to give the returning green, the parallel green, much attention. For those who fail to check out parallel greens, this is a big mistake

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Here is what I suggest you do.

While your playing group is waiting on the group ahead before hitting their drives or, while hitting their drives, you should be studying the parallel green.
You should make a mental note of the location of the pin placement (hole location) as well as the slope and flow of the green, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the course and in the absence of hole location flags.

You also should study the surrounding area of each parallel green to determine how any bunkers or water may come into play as well as other areas to avoid such as deep rough around part of the green.

If you study each parallel green you should be much more prepared and feel much more confident on how to play your approach shot when facing it, whether it be a par 3, par 4 or par 5