Scott Fawcett: Strategy and Offseason Tips for Success (Flashback Friday)

Sep 12, 2025

Scott Fawcett, the creator of Decade Golf, shares his expertise on golf strategy and course management. He discusses offseason tips to add speed and the harsh truth about laying up, emphasizing the importance of being present on the course. Fawcett debunks common myths, suggesting that hitting more balls isn't always beneficial. He also highlights using a mini driver as an alternative to a 3W and introduces the 'Tiger Five' for tracking crucial golf statistics to enhance performance. Listeners gain valuable insights into mastering their game with data-driven techniques.

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ADVICE

Commit To One Driver Shape

Hit driver more and simplify your tee strategy by committing to one reliable shape.
Practice that single consistent shot until it becomes automatic to reduce big mistakes.

INSIGHT

Manage Expectations To Avoid Implosions

Expectation management transforms play: realistic expectations stop implosions.
Focusing on process and not leaderboard stress produces steadier rounds.

ADVICE

Aim Small, Miss Small

Pick extraordinarily small, specific targets rather than vague zones.
Use the same pre-shot routine and alignment to make target selection automatic.

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Scott Fawcett is back on the podcast and shares some wicked smart tips to help you play better FAST. He is known as the "moneyball of golf" and uses data to help make decisions easier as his revolutionary course management system is changing the way golf is played.

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In this episode, you will learn:

Offseason tips to add speed.
The harsh truth about laying up.
What it means to be 100% present.
Why strokes gained driving is flawed.
How to hit driver well in windy conditions.
Why hitting more balls isn’t always the answer.
How ball position impacts trajectory with irons.
The importance of the Tiger five during the round.
Why you should consider a mini driver to replace your 3W.

And a lot more!

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