Stop Trying to Save Par Around the Green

Most golfers are trying to save par around the green… and that’s exactly how they turn par chances and easy bogeys into doubles. In this video, I walk through a simple short game framework built around one question: what shot gives you the best chance to get it close without bringing the big miss into play? We’ll use the “$100 / $1,000” short game bet to explain risk, reward, variance, and why the safest-looking shot isn’t always the right shot — but the hero shot usually isn’t either. The goal is to choose the shot where the good one gives you a chance at par, and the bad one still leaves you a putt. You’ll learn: Why even PGA Tour pros don’t get up and down as often as you think How to use the putt → bump → pitch → lob ladder Why lower loft usually means lower variance When to ignore the pin and move your target How lie, danger, and skill level should change your shot selection Why 2-chips are one of the most expensive short game mistakes How Tangent helps identify where your short game is actually costing you strokes Better short game isn’t about hitting more miracle shots. It’s about making smarter decisions, avoiding the $1,000 mistake, and turning more missed greens into stress-free bogeys with a chance at par. Start improving your golf with 20% off the Tangent Golf app with promo GOODMISS: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-stor... I use and am the developer for Tangent Golf on iOS for my stats tracking / yardages. Follow us on social: IG: @tangentgolf TikTok: @golftangent X: @goodmissgolf