@PinarelloFP3 The short game is the easiest part of the game. Once you level up and get the flop and pick shots you will be consistently next to the pin.
Disable auto putting it is broken from what I hear. Once you figure out putting you should almost never miss a putt inside 5 feet.
The RNG affects everything a lot more outside the short game, so it can seem like a game of chance. Just expect to do your scoring inside 50 yards.
The game plays a bit unrealistic, but you accept it for what it is you will get through it.