Golf Insights Articles
Approach Accuracy: Hitting More Greens
Greens in Regulation (GIR) is statistically the most significant correlation to scoring average. Improving your GIR percentage requires a shift in mindset from hunting flags to managing dispersion.
Read ArticleShort Game: The Rule of 12
Scrambling is the art of saving par when you miss the green. The key is not hitting high, flashy flop shots; it is getting the ball on the ground and rolling like a putt as soon as possible.
Read ArticlePutting: Eliminating 3-Putts
Three-putting is the quickest way to ruin a good round. For most amateurs, 3-putts are rarely caused by misreading the line; they are caused by terrible speed control.
Read ArticlePutting: Scoring Inside 10 Feet
While long putting is about speed, short putting is about precision and routine. Lowering your average putts per hole requires converting the 4, 5, and 6-footers that save pars.
Read ArticleDriving Accuracy: Strategy Over Swing
Hitting fairways is critical for the angle into the green. Driving accuracy isn't just about a perfect swing; it's about aiming correctly to maximize your playable width.
Read ArticleDriving: Managing Your Miss
A 'One-Way Miss' is playable; you can aim for it. A 'Two-Way Miss' is a scorecard killer because you cannot aim away from trouble. Learn to diagnose and manage your bias.
Read ArticleDriving Distance: Speed + Efficiency
Distance is a massive advantage. Gaining distance requires a combination of physical speed (clubhead speed) and efficient delivery (launch conditions).
Read ArticleClub Gapping: Building a Consistent Bag
Golf is a game of specific distances. You need to know exactly how far each club carries. Ideally, you want a consistent 10-15 yard gap between every club in your bag.
Read ArticleStrike Efficiency: Smash Factor
Smash Factor is the ratio of Ball Speed divided by Club Speed. It measures how efficiently you transfer energy to the ball. If your speed is high but distance is short, this is why.
Read ArticleLaunch Optimization: The Ball Flight Laws
Optimizing your Driver Launch Angle and Spin Rate is the 'free lunch' of golf. You can gain 20 yards without swinging faster simply by fixing your launch conditions.
Read ArticleWarmup: Priming the Engine
Many amateurs confuse warming up with taking a lesson. The goal of a pre-round warmup is to activate your body, synchronize your tempo, and calibrate your touch for the day.
Read ArticleEffective Practice: Training for Transfer
Most golfers practice 'Block Practice'—hitting the same shot 20 times. This does not transfer to the course. Effective practice requires randomization and consequence.
Read ArticleStrategy: The Two Boxes
A golf shot has two phases: Planning (Strategy) and Execution (Athleticism). The most common mistake is mixing them. Learn to use the Think Box and Play Box.
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