One of the golden rules of improved par 3 scoring is knowing which flags to attack and which ones are best left alone.

Depending on the club in your hand, your shot shape and the presence of potential trouble, you may be better off aiming away from the flag and for the heart of the green.

Playing safer will help you make more stress-free swings AND there’s always the possibility of conjuring up a bit of flatstick magic by draining your putt for a bird.

Let’s play a few par 3s together and help you improve your scoring with a sensible strategy off the tee.