From the perspective of playing a round of golf, there are four (4) shotmaking areas on the golf course. These are driving, approach, short game, and putting. These areas encompass the distinct and unique strategies that a golfer executes while playing a hole, which include club selection, swing types, and swing strengths. Execution of shots differ fundamentally when performed in these distinct areas.
Driving
You are executing a driving shot if you are hitting your first shot from the tee-box on a hole that is not a par 3.
These shots are typically taken with a Driver or a Wood, such as a 3-wood.
Approach
You are executing an approach shot if you are hitting your first shot from the tee-box on a hole that is a par 3 or anywhere through-the-green from a yardage greater than or equal to 100 yards.
Even if the shot is not a full swing -- such as a recovery shot due to being obstructed by a tree -- it is still an approach shot as long as your ball is 100 yards or more from the front of the green.
These shots are typically taken with an Iron, Hybrid or Wood.
Short Game
Any shot that is taken that is less than 100 yards from the green is considered a short game shot.
These shots are typically taken with a Wedge.
Putting
If your ball is on the putting surface, you are executing a putting shot regardless of what club you are using to putt the ball into the hole.
These shots are typically taken with a Putter.
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