10/15/2026
The flag tells you where the hole is.
It doesn’t always tell you where to aim. ⛳
Picture a flag near the right edge of the green, with a deep bunker beside it.
You aim at the flag and miss a little right. Now you’re in the sand.
Aim farther toward the middle, and that same small miss could leave you putting.
Same miss. Different next shot.
Before your next approach, give yourself this quick check:
🎯 FIND THE TROUBLE
Where would a miss leave you in water, sand, or with very little green between your ball and the hole?
🏌️ ALLOW FOR YOUR NORMAL MISS
Choose a target with room for the shots you actually hit, not just your best one.
⛳ PICTURE THE NEXT SHOT
If you miss your target slightly, will you still have a manageable shot afterward?
The middle of the green is often a useful starting point. Adjust for the trouble, slope, conditions, and the club in your hands.
Here’s something to try during your next round:
When a flag sits beside trouble, pick a specific target in the more forgiving part of the green. Commit to that spot.
Then notice what happens when your shot isn’t perfect.
You’re not trying to miss. You’re giving yourself room when you do.
At Ocala Golf Shop And Fitting Center, we want to help you get more enjoyment out of the game, including the decisions you make between swings.
Be honest: With a flag tucked beside a bunker, are you chasing the flag or giving yourself more room?
Save this for your next round.
Your Ocala Golf Shop And Fitting Center family
3115 East Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 512-9090