Here's when it makes sense to lay back off the tee
About this episode
Cory Jez discusses when it is beneficial to lay back off the tee in golf.
As Strokes Gained has become more mainstream in golf, many players have come to understand that the closer they get to the hole, the fewer strokes it will take them to hole out. And that's still generally true, but PGA Tour data and strategy coach Cory Jez outlines a key scenario where laying up off the tee actually helps.
People in this episode
Guest: Cory Jez
Topics covered
- golf strategy
- laying up
- Strokes Gained
- PGA Tour
- tee shots
Keywords
- lay up
- tee shot strategy
- golf performance
- Strokes Gained
- PGA Tour data
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PGA Tour
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