Stupid Golf Question
What is a dogleg in golf?
The fairway disappears around a corner and the tee sign calls it a dogleg
Plain answer first
The plain answer
A dogleg is a hole that bends left or right before reaching the green. The bend changes what you can see and which landing areas give you a clear next shot.
The NPG answer
The hole has a corner, and the shortcut is usually where the expensive decisions live.
When it matters
It matters off the tee because cutting the corner may shorten the hole but can bring trees, rough, bunkers, or a penalty area into play.
What to do next
Check the hole map, choose a landing area you can reach, and favor a clear second shot over a blind shortcut.
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Laying up means intentionally hitting a shorter, safer shot to avoid trouble.
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