Breaking 100
How to Structure Breaking 100
Build a scoring plan around fewer penalties, smarter club choices, and a short game that keeps big numbers away.
Start with the math
To break 100, you don’t need many pars. Bogey golf with a few doubles still gets the job done. The real enemy is the 8 or 9 caused by two lost balls, a hero recovery, or three chips that never reach the green.
Your priorities
- Keep tee shots in play, even if that means hybrid or 5-wood.
- Aim approaches at the fat side of the green.
- Get the first chip on the putting surface.
- Eliminate three-putts by improving long-putt speed.
Plan the round
Before you play, identify holes where driver brings too much trouble. On a tight par 4, a 170-yard safe tee shot can beat a driver reload. From 150 yards, aiming for the middle of the green is usually smarter than firing at a tucked flag.
Practice match
Spend half your practice time inside 70 yards. If you can pitch onto the green, lag putt close, and tap in, the scorecard changes quickly.