To all consistent ball strikers

[soloredd]

150 from the center, for me, means I'll go probably 8 or even 9 for the release. I've learned, and this sounds funny but whatever, that even though the pin is 150, it's much easier (for me anyway) to use the front of the green as my distance goal because my ball has forward spin. I cannot spin it back. So, 150 to middle I'd play at about 140.

Now, for consistency, that's a different animal. I have a natural draw but my draw turns into a hook quick due to alignment and/or getting lazy and using my hands. Today I had a 155 par 3 that I played to 141 to front according to SkyCaddie. Pin was middle left of green with water off to the left of the green so I aimed for right side of green knowing the spin on the ball would feed it toward the pin. Had a good swing but immediately knew it wasn't going to work because it was moving right to left pretty quick. Hit the green and rolled through the pin, through the green, and had to chip and putt. Wasn't a horrible miss in terms of result but this is how I miss more of my shots. Frustrating.

[Shanks A Million]

I guess we're talking yards....

I can hit a PW 150 if need be, but that's really not a big deal. It's all about solid contact. Hit the ball just right, and it compresses, and when it does, you'll have no problem putting your average 8 or 9 iron out 150 yards.

[dhanson]

Fats? I got this.

An easier way to train yourself to take a divot in front of the ball is to set a tee (broken ones work great) a few inches in front of your ball. The goal is to swing and take the tee away with the divot. This method will also keep the greenskeeper off your back. If I can find the Youtube video, I will post it.

[kpaulhus]

I can hit a PW 150 if need be, but that's really not a big deal. It's all about solid contact. Hit the ball just right, and it compresses, and when it does, you'll have no problem putting your average 8 or 9 iron out 150 yards.

You have to factor in altitidue, also.