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Have you ever made a six (or worse) on a par three hole? This has happened to many of us - especially when we shoot for the flag or for that “sucker” pin placement.

Next time you are tempted to go for the flag on a par three, you might want to think about this.

Which holes have the highest overall scoring average on the pro tour - par 5’s, par 4’s or par 3’s? By scoring average, I mean which holes have the least amount of birdies and eagles?

Well, on the professional tour the most birdies and eagles are on the par 5 holes, followed  by the par 4 holes and lastly by the par 3 holes. Can we learn something from this?

Sure we can.

If the pros have the fewest birdies and eagles on the par three holes, chances are, we will too. So, when you face that par three hole - remember this fact and just shoot for the center of the green - especially if the flag is near the edge of the green. Then two putt and take your par.

Save your birdie and eagle attempts for the holes where it makes the most sense - usually the short par 4’s and par 5’s. Remember, a double bogey on a par three can’t be erased by a birdie on a par five, but a bogey can.

Happy Golfing,

Bob

PS. Don’t Miss Next Week’s Tip: Hit Longer Using Body Rotation!

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