Just Short

A golf shot or putt that finishes very close to but just short of its intended target, often causing frustration when a slightly firmer stroke would have been successful. Just short situations are common in golf and often result from conservative play or slight misjudgment of distance requirements. Understanding when to be aggressive versus conservative helps golfers minimize just short outcomes while avoiding more costly mistakes. This concept applies to both full shots and putting, where being just short can leave difficult next shots or putts.