Scott Fawcett’s popular DECADE scoring system has possibly made golf easier by turning it into what he calls “a math-based decision problem”. But has he taken the fun out of the game in the process?
When we practise, we tend to focus our energy on physical skill execution but there is a simple exercise you can do to train your brain. So much of our execution is dependent on what we are thinking and how we are feeling in the moments before we take the club back and we shouldn’t Read more…
We went back into our archives to cull Tiger’s thoughts on how he executed various shots during that 10-year span – from bombs off the tee to delicate shots from the fringe. This era was “Prime Tiger”, and how he played the game during that period is timeless advice for average golfers.
Phil Mickelson has said it himself; his ability to play golf at a level capable of winning Major championships beyond the age of 50 is due largely to his enhanced physical fitness.
Ever notice how many tour pros have both feet anchored to the ground at impact? Not everyone – some pros get up on their toes for more power – but most know having both feet planted is such a stable position when you’re swinging through the hitting zone.
To be a great chipper, you must first commit to a system. Do you prefer to use one club and make different swings depending on the situation, or are you more comfortable making one swing but using different clubs to produce a variety of shots?
Australian Golf Digest
