[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":20},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-golf-course-layout-basics-equipment-and-shot-choices-for-golf-course-layout-basics":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"equipment-and-shot-choices-for-golf-course-layout-basics","Equipment and Shot Choices for Golf Course Layout Basics","Choose clubs and ball flights that fit the hole instead of forcing one swing everywhere.","\u002Fimg\u002Fgolf-course-layout-basics\u002Fequipment-and-shot-choices-for-golf-course-layout-basics_equipment-shot-choices.png","Equipment and Shot Choices for Golf Course Layout Basics illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"golf-course-layout-basics","Golf course layout basics","\u003Ch3>Carry clubs that solve problems\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>A smart bag covers the shots your course asks for most. If your home layout has long par 3s and forced carries, a reliable hybrid may matter more than another lob wedge. If trees squeeze tee shots, a club you can bunt 190 yards into play is gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Think in jobs\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Fairway finder:\u003C\u002Fstrong> driver choke-down, 3-wood, hybrid, or long iron.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Carry club:\u003C\u002Fstrong> clears a bunker or creek without your best swing.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Punch-out club:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 6-iron or 7-iron for low recoveries.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Scoring wedge:\u003C\u002Fstrong> your trusted 70-100 yard club.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Trajectory matters more than shot-shaping\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most golfers do not need a tournament draw and fade. They do need height control. Into wind, a three-quarter 6-iron may beat a full 8-iron that balloons short. To a raised green, take one more club and finish the swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Let the lie decide\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Ball above your feet wants to curve left for a right-hander. A downhill lie launches lower. Wet rough can grab the face and kill spin. If the lie is poor, aim away from tucked pins and keep the next shot playable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",192,{"slug":15,"title":16},"famous-examples-of-golf-course-layout-basics","Famous Examples of Golf Course Layout Basics",{"slug":18,"title":19},"common-mistakes-golfers-make-on-golf-course-layout-basics","Common Mistakes Golfers Make on Golf Course Layout Basics",1782812354841]