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As Strokes Gained has become more mainstream in golf, many players have come to understand that the closer they get to the hole, the fewer strokes it will take them to hole out. And that's still generally true, but PGA Tour data and strategy coach Cory Jez outlines a key scenario where laying up off the tee actually helps.
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