[Martee]

I really think it depends upon the level you are playing at.

My accuracy off the tee is normally very good, if I miss a fairway we are talking about inches and feet normally. Problem is once the course distance goes past a certain length or it has all par 4's of 420 plus, then my scoring hurts. I am not a long hitter. The full swing for the second shots are critical if I am going to score well, else I am going to be scrambling all day for pars with no opportunities for any birdies.

It IMO is really a balance and it is dependent upon the golfer skills, physical capabilities and mental abilities.

I think the real answer lies on the score card. If you are carding anything more than a bogey, I beleive you need to rethink your choices. If everytime you miss a fairway and have to chip out, then I believe you need to rethink your choices. Long and lost or Long and a penalty stroke doesn't make for low scores.

It all counts on the score card...