Just to add to Darryl's post:

There are a few situations you need to spin the ball back. If the pin is in the front and there is a trap/hazzard in front of the green is the most likely situation you will come across. Otherwise, you have to approach each shot as it presents itself. If the pin is back and there is a lot of green to work with, you are better off letting the ball run to the hole rather than flying the ball to the hole. If the pin is in the middle of the green you want to play a hit and stick or 'stun' as Darryl put it. The reasoning you would choose these shots is because in all circumstances you are playing to the center of the green. Since all distance markers are measured to the center of the green, playing to the marked distance takes the human error of guessing out of the equation. All shots will still require a different thought even if they appear the same. Slope of the green will really make a difference in the type of shot you should play as will the speed/firmness of the greens.

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Gord

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