Why Smart Golfers Choose Better Targets on Every Hole

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:06:53 +0000

Par has long been treated as golf’s measuring stick of success. Make par and you’ve “done your job.” Miss it and you feel like the hole beat you. This way of thinking is deeply ingrained in the game—but it’s also one of the biggest reasons many golfers struggle to score better. The truth is simple yet powerful: par is not always the smartest target on every hole.