I've never even heard of a "strategic lag". In my head that sounds like "intentional miss". It's completely contrary to the way I approach the game. I will lay up on a long approach shot if that seems to be the correct strategic maneuver, but when I'm putting, the hole is always going to be my target. I feel that I have a better chance of getting close by aiming at a 4.25" circle than I do by aiming at a 3 foot or 4 foot or 6 foot circle. And if I'm aiming at and trying to hit the hole, it might just go in. I simply can't play any differently.