I hope today’s newsletter finds you well and ready to dive into some golfing insights. Feel free to take what resonates with you and leave the rest - after all, we’re all on our unique golfing journeys.

TOPICS:

• TAKE IT TO THE COURSE:

  3 Typical mistakes golfers make in course management.

• EFFECTIVE PRACTICE STRATEGIES:

  Add and Take away distance.

• KEEPING TRACK WHILE ON THE COURSE:

  Tiger from 100 yards.

TAKE IT TO THE COURSE:

3 Typical mistakes golfers make in course management.

One of the reasons I love giving lessons on the course is because it focuses on performance and decision-making. Teaching someone to swing properly is a great challenge, but helping them navigate the course effectively is where I find the most enjoyment. These are the most typical mistakes I see on the course, and if you practice addressing them on the range, you’ll see your scores improve without changing your swing.

EFFECTIVE PRACTICE STRATEGIES

Add & Take away distance with your irons

One skill that really good players have is the ability to add and take away distance with their irons when necessary. Working on this is a great way to make your range practice more dynamic. Make this a consistent part of your practice and you'll unlock a new level of skill in your game.

KEEPING TRACK WHILE ON THE COURSE

How good are you supposed to be from 100 yards.

It's hard to disagree when people say Tiger Woods is probably one of the most talented golfers to ever walk this earth. He can do things with a golf ball that most of us can't even dream about. So when I see golfers of any handicap complaining when they miss the green from 100 yards, as if it's something they should never do, it always surprises me. Especially after learning this stat: Tiger Woods missed the green 20% of the time from 100 to 110 yards in the fairway (ShotLink data can verify these stats). If the best in the world misses the green from that "easy" distance 1 out of 5 times, what should be your expectation?

Next time you're on the course, I challenge you to keep track of your shots from 80 to 110 yards. Always strive for perfection, but understand that golf is a game of misses and recovery. Embrace the challenge, learn from each shot, and focus on how you handle the outcomes. This mindset will not only improve your game but also enhance your enjoyment of it. Remember, the true enjoyment of golf lies in the journey of improvement and the ability to bounce back from mistakes.

^{As you head out onto the course, keep this in mind: You don't have to play golf, you get to! Enjoy every moment on the fairways and greens.}