The area from 150 yards and in is called the scoring zone because by far the majority of golf shots come from inside that zone, so having good irons and working on this part of your game will have the greatest effect on your scores
Speed is critical on long putts, how much your ball breaks depends on the speed that you plan to hit the ball
In strong winds make sure to take more club, play the ball back in your stance and shorten your swing from shoulder to shoulder length to create a low, piercing shot