To the OP, great tip, but new players must keep in mind of type of balls and clubs. Different combos will make that shot not react, and a slightly wrong yardage will mean a awkard putt from the front of green.
Another option is getting your 2nd shot hole high left of green, now you only need to get the distance right, you miss just left or right you have a fairly easy putt, especially right which leaves you an uphill putt breaking left to right. Its easier with higher spin wedges and balls.