[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":18},["ShallowReactive",2],{"article-breaking-80-how-to-structure-breaking-80":3},{"slug":4,"title":5,"subtitle":6,"image":7,"imageAlt":8,"category":9,"html":12,"wordCount":13,"prev":14,"next":15},"how-to-structure-breaking-80","How to Structure Breaking 80","Shape a serious scoring plan around greens in regulation, controlled misses, wedge proximity, and clean putting.","\u002Fimg\u002Fbreaking-80\u002Fhow-to-structure-breaking-80_structure-breaking-80.png","How to Structure Breaking 80 illustration",{"slug":10,"title":11},"breaking-80","Breaking 80","\u003Ch3>Think like a scorer\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>To break 80, you need more than attractive shots. You need a round with limited damage: few penalties, smart misses, and enough birdie looks to offset the occasional bogey. The structure starts before the first tee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Your scoring pillars\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Tee strategy:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Choose targets that leave a full swing and avoid one-sided trouble.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Approach discipline:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Aim where a miss still leaves an easy chip or putt.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Wedge control:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Own stock carry numbers inside 120 yards.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Putting:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Make the short ones and lag long putts without drama.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch3>Build a plan by hole\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>On a 410-yard par 4 with water right, the aggressive line may not be worth it if the left rough leaves a clear 8-iron. On a short par 5, the layup number matters more than the thrill of going for it from a bad lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Practice priority\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Spend less time searching for perfect mechanics and more time testing shots under scoring rules. Can you hit the fairway side you chose? Can you leave wedges below the hole? Those are 79 questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",178,null,{"slug":16,"title":17},"the-best-drills-for-breaking-80","The Best Drills for Breaking 80",1782812354549]