Hack It Out Golf Avoiding Big Numbers on the Course
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Apr 24, 2025 Golf can be as unpredictable as life, with every player facing challenges on the course. Learn how to minimize blow-up scores with essential strategies, including smart shot selection and recovery techniques. The hosts share personal stories, revealing the highs and lows of tournament play, and emphasize the importance of maintaining perspective. Practical tips for tackling roughs and bunkers offer invaluable insights for all golfers. Discover how mastering the driver and practicing recovery shots can transform your game and lower your scores.
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Pro Anecdotes on Big Numbers
- Mark Crossfield made an 11 on a par five during a tournament, showing even good players can have blow-up holes.
- Greg Chalmers made a 13 on a par three, illustrating big numbers can happen at any level of play.
Recovery Shots Define Golf Skill
- Recovery shots define the difference between average and good golfers more than normal shots.
- Amateurs often underestimate their situation and take excessive risks on recovery shots that lead to big numbers.
Practice Recovery Shots Regularly
- Practice recovery shots like punch outs and low shots to improve control and contact.
- Choose safer recovery options that get the ball back in play rather than trying risky shots.