[Yoda]

aim for the top of the flag??? why? on everyshot (pitch)?
thanks yoda, really appreciate this detailing.
i was going to ask, should i visualize the final destination of the pitch shot or visualize its landing area? many teachers ive seen promote the landing, but i always get iffy about that, coz it does depend moreif it will run upon landing or if youre shooting a lob shot.

I can't tell you how many pitch shots I've 'stiffed' thinking about the top of the flag. Or how many I've left short without that thought.

As stated in my post, I'm talking about a normal Pitch Shot (which hits with little or no run or even back-up). Trust me, the average golfer -- indeed, almost all golfers -- will be short, not long, on Pitch Shots. Hence, "Aim for the top of the Flag." You'll get closer if you do.

That said, you should always visualize the Shot you intend to play. If you're looking to send it in low with two skips and a dead stop, then by all means, visualize and play it that way. On the other hand, if you intend a high soft Lob with little, if any, roll, then visualize and play it that way, too.

Golf is a Game of many Shots, each of which has countless variables and all of which can be explained scientifically. But in the end, those Shots must be executed by a human being. Namely, you.

And that makes Golf an art form.

Namely, yours.