Making the flag your only focus on par 3’s increases risk and closes off possibilities. And it often leaves you staring at double or triple bogey. But if you know what to look for, you’ll know the best spot to aim at.

Beware of sucker flags
A flag towards the front right may be tempting. But if it’s on a downward slope or behind a deep greenside bunker, it’s not worth risking an extremely difficult up and down.

There’s a reason bunkers or water are often front right and left of the green; course designers know this is where recreational golfers usually miss.

Let’s schedule some time on the course and help you make better decisions that will put you into more scoring positions.