It gets strange for sure inside 35 yds - all those ridiculous "pitch & chip" proposals. As a newbie, I struggled a lot before I discovered the "change shot" option. Alas, I don't see this to cause lost balls.
There are some strange directions given, (e.g. RSG #14) where some shorter shots may be advisable - still no lost balls in sight.
Pleas tell me: How did these occur?