Getting the actual yardage is just the first step in determining what club you choose. Wind , type of lie (flier, bare lie , uphill, downhill,etc., air temperature, how the golfer feels that day, firmness of green, etc. Obviously not a simple process; but miss- clubbing usually can be traced to ignoring a factor that, if examined, will reveal a factor that will strongly affect the distance a particular shot will travel. It is a constant work in progress, as we see tour pros (with the assistance of very skilled modern caddies) still hit the wrong club to a green. Not a simple process, but can yield strong rewards if taken seriously.
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