Add buffer and hazard buffer

STEP ONE — Baseline Buffer & Hazard Buffer (Side-to-Side Target Safety Adjustment)

Buffer = extra left/right safety margin added to your target line
so that even offline shots stay safe around the green.
This step protects the player from side-to-side dispersion
not distance.
It does not affect yardage — only target-side aim.

A. Baseline Buffer (always applied — side-to-side only)

Baseline Buffer gives built-in safety for your normal left/right miss.

Baseline Buffer = 5% of the distance to the flag (converted to sideways safety margin)

This represents the typical side dispersion pattern based on shot length.
Example:
100m shot - 5% buffer = 5m to each side from the flag
 
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Purpose:
Ensures the target line is never aimed too close to trouble on either side.
 

B. Hazard Buffer (extra side-to-side margin when hazards exist)

These buffers protect from directional hazards left or right of the green.
This is side-to-side only —
no distance effect.

Recommended Hazard Buffer Values (side-to-side adjustment)

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Summary of Step Two (Side-to-Side Safety)

  1. Calculate Baseline Buffer (5%) for left/right margin
  1. Add Hazard Buffer if danger exists on either side of target
  1. Final margin = Baseline Buffer + Hazard Buffer
  1. This margin helps the player choose a safe aim line, not a different club