OBSTACLE FACTORS
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or –1 If WIDTH is effectively increased by hillsides or mounding closely bordering the fairway and balls will bounce back into the fairway.
–1 If there is a narrow landing zone WIDTH (causing a high table value) where shots can be hit from the rough on one side as easily as those from the fairway.
-2 If there is a narrow landing zone WIDTH (causing a high table value) where shots can be hit from the rough on both sides of the fairway as easily as those from the fairway.
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+1 If UNPLEASANT lies are caused by poor turf conditions. Do not use if preferred lies are in effect during the midseason.
3. GREEN TARGET
GENERAL Green Target is an evaluation of the difficulty of hitting the green with the approach shot. Ratings are based on: • Green size; • Approach shot length; and • Green surface visibility and firmness. To determine the calculated approach shot length, subtract the distance the player would cover after playing all full shots to landing zones from the length of the hole. Consider Effective Playing Length corrections that may change the approach shot length: • Roll; • Dogleg, forced lay-up or lay-up by choice; • Elevation; and • Altitude If the approach shot falls in the Transition Zone, use the bottom row of the Green Target Rating Table (Transition). This table value may be adjusted up or down one point when the centre of the green is close to the front or back of the Transition Zone.
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