[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":18},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-alternate-shot-strategy-real-world-examples-of-better-alternate-shot-strategy":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":17},"real-world-examples-of-better-alternate-shot-strategy","Real-World Examples of Better Alternate Shot Strategy","Use common hole scenarios to see how smarter team decisions create easier next shots and lower scores.","\u002Fimg\u002Falternate-shot-strategy\u002Freal-world-examples-of-better-alternate-shot-strategy_real-world-examples.png","Real-World Examples of Better Alternate Shot Strategy illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"alternate-shot-strategy","Alternate shot strategy","\u003Ch3>Example one: the narrow par 4\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The hole is 380 yards with trees right and a fairway bunker left at driver distance. Player A can hit driver 250 but misses right. Player B is steady with a 150-yard approach. Better play: A hits hybrid 200 into the widest part, leaving B a full iron from the fairway. It may not be glamorous, but it avoids the punch-out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Example two: the reachable par 5\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>After a solid drive, the team has 235 yards to the green with water short-left. Player B could reach with 3-wood but brings double bogey into play. Player A loves 85-yard wedges. Better play: lay up to 85 and attack with spin from the fairway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Example three: the tucked par 3 pin\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The flag is back-right over a bunker. The safe miss is middle-left, leaving an uphill putt. Better play: aim center and accept 25 feet. In alternate shot, leaving a routine two-putt is often a win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Example four: trouble after a miss\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Your partner drives into trees with no clear route to the green. The tempting shot is a low hook through a tiny gap. Better play: pitch sideways to the fairway and give the next player a wedge. One stroke of discipline can save two strokes of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>What these examples share\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The smarter choice leaves the next golfer a shot they can handle. That’s the heart of alternate shot. You are not just choosing your best shot; you’re choosing your partner’s next job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Team reminder:\u003C\u002Fstrong> In this format, boring pars apply pressure. Big swings and apologies rarely do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n",275,{"slug":15,"title":16},"how-to-build-a-pre-round-plan-for-alternate-shot-strategy","How to Build a Pre-Round Plan for Alternate Shot Strategy",null,1782812354113]