Deciding if and when to pitch the ball when you are close to the hole depends on several factors, especially if putting is out of the question (which is always the best shot to take near the hole whenever possible, on or off the green).

Here are some tips to help you decide the next time you play:

1) Always play the pitch shot whenever you must carry several yards of rough in order to get the ball to travel to the edge of the green.

2) You should attempt the pitch shot whenever the ball is buried in the rough with only the top half showing.

3) When playing from the fairway, a pitch shot is the ideal choice if at any point you feel that chipping the ball makes you uncomfortable (learn to listen to your instincts).

4) And finally, a wet golf course means pitching the ball almost entirely throughout the game. Why? Because it can be almost impossible to predict the length the ball will run when the course is drenched.

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