Miantiao: Essentially it is a tool that will help to improve your game, if you want to.
Very true.
It seems that the OP has 1 ranked round since joining in 2011, and rarely plays.
If OP wants to get better at the game, take the advice above and learn from the results of play and practice. It really does make a difference.
There is no advantage to seeing the ball land during the shot - you will see it soon enough. If the box is in the way of seeing the hole and/or aimer, you can close it for that shot if necessary.