Score Lower by Making Smarter Decisions
The course management tips in this section will help you to make better decisions on the golf course.
If you have ever felt that you are hitting the ball better during your practice sessions but you aren’t converting it into better scores on the golf course, you might want to consider working on your course management skills.
I’m sure every golfer is familiar with the concept of course management, but maybe not so familiar with just how important it can be to your scores.
So please endeavour to improve this aspect of your game as it can save you handfuls of shots every round. But bear in mind that, as with any other golf skill you work on, it will take time to see the benefits of your learning and practice. I’m confident that if I caddied for any club-level player I could save them at least three shots per round, if not more. i would do it not by changing their swing or technique, but by changing their strategy, club and shot selection.
Here’s a good rule of thumb to start with. Always focus on hitting the shots that you “know” you are capable of hitting and avoid hitting the shots that you “think” you should hit.
Course Management Golf Tips
Risk/Reward for Greenside Shots
In this lesson we’ll look at ‘sucker’ pin positions and high-risk shots.
I’ll show you how you can save shots by weighing the risk and rewards.
Risk/Reward for Approach Shots
In this part 2 on risk/reward, we’ll look at your approach shots specifically.
No More Out Of BoundsIt elicits one of the worst feelings in golf, i.e., watching your ball drift beyond the white boundary posts, the OB line.
The simple but effective tip will help you stay in bounds when you need to.
Club Selection for Approach Shots
Most amateur golfers under-club their approach shots and par-3 tee shots.
In this lesson you’ll see why taking an extra club or two will save you numerous shots over 18 holes.
Club Selection for Real Distances
In this part 2 on club selection, we’ll look at the distinction between the distance you can hit the ball with your clubs, and the distance that you actually hit with them.
Indeed, your maximum distance and your average distance are not the same. You should take that fact into account when selecting your club, especially on approach shots.
