Study finds aggressive lines on doglegs hurt golfers' scores

A study published by researchers from Hainan Normal University and Macao Polytechnic University revealed that taking aggressive lines on dogleg holes typically results in worse scores for golfers. The research tracked 81 male university golfers across various skill levels as they approached specific dogleg holes. Players who deviated from their usual shot patterns tended to lose about half a stroke per hole, with the average penalty ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 strokes. The findings suggest that maintaining consistency in shot selection can improve overall performance on the course.

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