446: Eric Duffett - Use Shot Pattern To Pick Smart Targets & Make Better Decisions

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Nov 20, 2025

In this lively discussion, Eric Duffett, the creator of the Shot Pattern app, shares his journey from building a meditation app to revolutionizing golf course management. He emphasizes understanding shot dispersion to choose smarter targets, highlighting how most amateurs underestimate their variances. Eric reveals how the app helps golfers make data-driven decisions, lowers their scores, and enhances on-course performance. Learn strategies to refine your targeting and think like a pro, while shedding emotional biases in club selection.

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INSIGHT

Aggressive Targets Fail Without Dispersion Data

Most amateurs pick targets that are far too aggressive because they don't know their true shot dispersion.
Visualizing dispersion with data lets you pick realistic targets that reduce penalty strokes.

ANECDOTE

Three-Week App Born From Personal Need

Eric built the first version of Shot Pattern in three weeks as a personal tool to measure landing areas on course.
He launched it initially just to pay for summer golf and to solve his own course-management gap.

ADVICE

Measure Driver Dispersion First

Measure your driver dispersion to know how wide your landing window really is instead of assuming a 70-yard arc.
Use that measured dispersion to decide when to hit driver or club down on tight holes.

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Every golfer thinks they're playing smart golf… until they look at their actual shot patterns.

If you've ever stood in the fairway wondering why your "perfect" drive found trouble—or why your approach shot ended up short-sided—you're not alone. Most golfers have no idea where their shots really go, and that's why course management breaks down.

That's exactly what led me to the Shot Pattern App, one of the smartest tools I've ever used to visualize dispersion, understand tendencies, and plan smarter targets.

In this episode, I'm joined by Eric Duffett, the creator of Shot Pattern, to talk about how this app can completely transform the way you manage your game.

You'll learn:

Why understanding your shot dispersion is the foundation of smart golf
How to use Shot Pattern to make better decisions and avoid blowup holes
The simple process for target selection that lowers scores immediately
How to use data—not emotion—to manage your misses and play to your strengths
Why most amateurs pick targets that are far too aggressive (and how to fix it)

If you've ever wondered how to think like a Tour pro when picking targets, this episode will show you exactly how. Follow Shot Pattern on Instagram to learn more.

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