Hit More Greens: Stop Aiming at Every Flagstick

One of the biggest mistakes golfers make on the course is aiming at too many flagsticks. Just because you can see the pin doesn’t mean it’s the smartest target.

In this week’s Tee It Up Tuesday, I explain how understanding your shot pattern and predominant miss can help you make better decisions, hit more greens in regulation, and ultimately shoot lower scores.

During playing lessons, I often remind students that even professional golfers don’t aim at every flagstick. The key is understanding where your typical shots finish and choosing targets that give you the greatest margin for error.

Aiming at the middle of the green rather than a tucked pin can help you avoid costly short-sided misses and unnecessary bogeys. It’s not about playing scared or making tentative swings. It’s about making an aggressive, committed swing toward a conservative target.

Remember: Conservative target, aggressive swing.

This edition also highlights upcoming opportunities at Durland Golf School, including limited availability in the December 1–3 and January 26–28 half-day golf schools, along with fall clinics and short game programs.

Also featured is Drive & Spec, a two-hour driver instruction and club fitting experience combining TrackMan instruction with Mark Durland and GCQuad fitting with True Spec Golf’s Matt Markle.

For golfers looking to improve from anywhere, my remote coaching program through CoachNow provides personalized swing analysis, practice priorities, and ongoing feedback.

Want more golf tips and the latest from Durland Golf School?

Read the complete edition of Tee It Up Tuesday for this week’s instructional video, upcoming golf school availability, fall programs, remote coaching, and special offers.

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