How to Score Better on Mountain Golf

Start with position

The stroke-saving play on mountain golf is often a downhill 7-iron that flies long and lands on a downslope. For mountain golf, big swings and bold lines still have their place, but the best score usually comes from leaving the ball somewhere simple. On mountain golf, a safe leave can feel dull until it saves two strokes.

Practical scoring keys

1. Identify the trouble that ruins the hole on mountain golf.
2. For mountain golf, pick a landing spot before thinking about the cup or flag.
3. For mountain golf, use the first few holes to learn speed, bounce, or wind.
4. For mountain golf, let one strange result go before it infects the next shot.

Scoring tip: On mountain golf, the easiest second shot is often the smartest first-shot target.