Why aiming small in golf might actually be holding you back… We’re often told that golf is all about picking a small target. Aim at the flag, pick a specific spot and try to hit it. But is that always the best approach? Sometimes, aiming too small can actually make you a worse golfer. When you focus too much on a tiny target, you can: Become overly focused on the outcome rather than the process. Create unnecessary tension and pressure over a shot that should feel natural. Lose sight of the bigger picture and ignore the areas of the course that give you the best margin for error. Start judging every shot by how close it finishes to the pin, rather than whether you made a good decision and executed it well. The key isn't necessarily to aim smaller. It's to have a clearer intention!

And how they average per handicap levels from Scratch to 25. The Shot Scope data in the image is the amount of Birdies, Bogeys and Double bogeys that golfers make on average per round at the handicap levels shown, So why is this important? Viewing and using this data should lead you to consider the 4 points below, and how you can adjust your game to suit for lower scores, - Being ok with bogeys. - Stop trying to force birdies. - Have a reset routine after a really bad hole (s). - Avoid blowup holes by not compounding mistakes. If you're out of position, ask yourself How do I not make a big number here" Does anything surprise you about this data? Let me know in the comments below ⬇️

Say NO to shoot lower scores: 1. No negative selt-talk. 2. No bad body language. 3. No complaining about the course. 4. No worrying about your score. 5. No complaining about bad breaks. 6. No trying to fix your swing mid-round. 7. No abandoning your pre-shot routine if you're playing bad. Did I miss anything?

Let's be honest, we're all creatures of comfort for pretty much most things in life, but particularly more so for golf. This applies in several ways, It could be not upgrading your clubs because you know what the current ones do, It could be not entering that competition or playing with better players, And mostly it applies to improving your game for fear of the potential struggle when making swing or game changes. But all of these things, particularly the last one, will see you safely in the comfort zone and not see you progress your game or reach your golfing targets. With it currently the middle of the off season, are you still in your comfort zone or are you pushing to make next season the best yet? If you want that lower score, lower handicap, championship win, then it is time to stop cruising in comfort and push yourself so you can get after that progress. And now, the off-season, is a great time to do it!

Confidence doesn't just happen, you need to build it through appropriate training and practice. Here are 4 ways you can give yourself a head start on this 1. Practice What You Avoid If you label something a weakness, you'll avoid it. Call it an opportunity instead, and attack it in practice! 2. Add Pressure to Practice Confidence isn't built in comfort, you need to create pressure in training so you're mentally ready when it matters. 3. Reflect & Review Confidence grows when you see progress. Track your wins and your lessons - even the small ones! 4. Train Your Self-Talk Confidence is shaped by how you speak to yourself. "I'm an awful putter" > "I can become a great putter" Say it often… Believe it eventually!