Course management

Smart Course Management for High Handicappers

Simple strategy rules that reduce penalties, punch-outs, and unnecessary doubles.

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Remove the disaster first

High handicappers lower scores fastest by avoiding the shot that loses a ball or forces a sideways punch-out. That may mean less driver, more club to the center of greens, and no flop shot unless the lie is begging for it.

Simple rules

  1. Tee off with the club you can keep in play.
  2. Aim approaches at the widest part of the green.
  3. Chip with the lowest-lofted club that clears the trouble.
  4. Take medicine immediately from bad lies.

Boring bogeys are progress.

Confidence grows from options

When you know your safe shot, you stop feeling trapped by every hazard.