Approach Distance Control
Hit 10 approach shots to target flags at 70–160 yd — distance varies by difficulty tier. Score each shot by proximity to the flag: landing within the target zone earns points, with miss direction tracked for detailed feedback.
Approach Intermediate ~20 min 4 difficulty levelsDifficulty levels
Setup & execution
Place 5 targets at 90, 100, 110, 120, and 130 yd — one flag per distance. Hit 2 approach shots to each flag — 10 shots total. These distances represent the standard approach range for most amateur golfers. Pick an exact landing spot and commit to your shot shape before stepping in. Hesitation and over-swinging are the two most common causes of missed approaches at this distance.
Goal
Land 6 or more of 10 approach shots within 20 ft of the flag to pass. Focus on landing the ball on a precise spot — distance control separates experienced players from the field at these yardages.
Tour context
PGA Tour proximity from 100–130 yd averages 15–21 ft. Experienced amateurs consistently landing 6 of 10 approaches inside target zones across this range are performing at a genuinely competitive level.
Scoring options
Pick how you are rewarded. Each option records different outcomes and feeds different insights.
Classic
Close or not. A miss costs you nothing.
Points Premium
Leaving it short hurts twice as much as any other miss.
Never Short Premium
Come up short and you lose a point. Other misses are free.
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