I need severe help in calculating distances for approach shots and the 3 types around the green too, but especially approach and pitching.
Right now I shoot about 77 as a pro. However, if you saw my CTTH rounds, you'd think I shot 100. I don't even know how that's possible but it is. My approach shots are just atrocious.
First, I can't gauge distances on pitches if the green is above me with some rough thrown in. Is there some rule as to so many yards up per every foot above you the hole is, a certain percentage off pitches by hitting, say 50% power, how much rough takes off,etc?
Also, on approach shots, I can't seem to figure wind and elevation changes,especially raised greens. I'm short a lot, but also long a lot.
Any help on distance calculation and also on the meter would be more than greatly appreciated. My drives are good, my putting is at least adequate (I know how to calculate on the green, aiming, etc.), but I'm just horrible on everything in between. I've been playing a bunch of CTTH's, but if anything, I seem to be getting worse and growing more frustrated. What works, sort of, and a big sort of on one situation, doesn't work in pretty much the same situation another time for me with maybe a slight difference involved. Again, any help on calculating distance would be great. I know the aiming, just don't have a clue on distances. I know it's sort of a "feel" thing, but there's got to be something that will help me so that I can return to enjoying the game and not getting frustrated from making NO headway on this. Thanks.