Scoring doesn’t improve from miracle drives. It improves from scoring distance.

In this episode of Get Better At Golf, Kyle Martin, PGA Professional at The Fortress Golf Course, shares practical advice to help you hit more greens from 100 yards and in.

🎯 1. Stop Flag Hunting — Aim for the Center

Even the best players in the world miss greens from 100 yards.

If they miss 20% of the time, why are you attacking tucked pins?

Smart strategy means:

  • Aim for the center of the green

  • Choose a club that covers the back number

  • Accept 20–25 feet instead of short-sided trouble

Two putts beat up-and-down attempts every time.

📍 2. Adjust Your Ball Position

Many amateurs play wedges too far forward.

Instead:

  • Move the ball slightly back (inside trail foot)

  • Promote ball-first contact

  • Control trajectory, not height

Lower launch = more predictable spin and distance control.

🧺 3. Use the Towel Drill for Better Contact

Place a folded towel about a shoe-width behind the ball.

If you hit the towel, you’re striking ground first.

Clean wedge play requires:

  • Bottom of swing arc past the ball

  • 60% weight on lead side

  • Chest slightly ahead at impact

This is how you compress the ball and create spin.

🔑 Key Takeaways

  • Pick smarter targets

  • Move ball slightly back

  • Keep weight 60/40 forward

  • Strike ball first

  • Control trajectory

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