Does this sound familiar...How to hit more greens?

Are These Familiar or Not?

I came upon a Youtube story the other day with a few suggestions about how golfers can “hit more greens” when they play their next round of golf.

There was no official author of the column listed which leads me to believe that the content has been generated with the assistance of using Ai technology.

The content reads...almost “too perfect”.

What I have written on the topic over the years will hopefully sound somewhat familiar to you.

If it does, I will be very proud that I offered my thoughts long before the “perfect version” showed up.

Send me your thoughts on the “information” below to perrynoun.com.

Hitting More Greens in Regulation

• One of the fastest ways to lower your golf scores is simple in theory but tricky in practice: hit more greens in regulation (GRI).

Whether you’re a new golfer trying to break 100 or a seasoned player chasing single digits, learning to find more putting surfaces with your approach shot is a key step forward.

Start With Smarter Targets

• Many golfers aim directly at the flagstick, but this isn’t always the smartest play.

Most PGA Tour pros don’t even aim at pins unless the situation is perfect.

They play to the “fat side” of the green; a larger, safer area that reduces the chance of missing short-sided.

Club Up More Often Than You Think

• One of the most common mistakes amateurs make is not taking enough club.

Tour stats show that the majority of amateur approach shots finish short of the target.

Take an extra club, especially into the wind or to a back pin.

Focus On Solid Contact, Not Just Distance

• You don’t need to hit it like a tour pro to find greens, you just need reliable contact.

• Check your set-up: ball position too far back or forward can cause inconsistency.

• Find your tempo: a controlled, balanced swing is far more likely to produce a green-finder than a max effort, grip it and rip it swing.

  
  

Dial In Your Wedge

• Learn three stock yardages with each wedge (half swing, three-quarter and full.

• On the course, commit to a number rather than guessing by feel.

• Practice distance control by hitting to specific markers or flags on the range.

  
  

Play to Your Shot Shape

• If you fade the ball, aim slightly left of your target.

• If you draw it, give yourself room to turn it in.

• Don’t chase a “Perfect” shot you can’t reliably hit.

• Consistency beats creativity when it comes to GRI.

  
  

Manage Expectations and Stay Disciplined

• Track your GRI stat after every round.

• Check for trends: Are you always short? Missing left? Pulling under pressure?

• Adjust your Strategy based on tendencies rather than guessing.

  
  

Final Thoughts

Hitting more greens isn’t about swinging harder or reinventing your game.

It’s about strategy, discipline, and smart practice.

Next time you play, commit to aiming for the middle of the green more and tracking your GRI.

You may be surprised how quickly your scores start to fall.