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Barry Plummer

When Should I Putt From The Fringe? This Data Will Challenge Your Short Game Mindset

Neil Marr hitting a putt from the fringe of the green towards a back right pin location, with an inset image of Barry Plummer hitting a chip shot from the fringe of the green at La Cala resort.

We've all been in a position where we are left with a tough choice on the golf course - putt from the fringe or take our chances with a wedge in hand.

With the images of some common amateur golfer mistakes around the green still burned into my brain, I often opt to stick with the relative safety of my putting stroke - mainly due to the fact that I still haven't mastered how to spin chip shots.

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