How to Increase Your Golf IQ - Part 1

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Mar 3, 2025

Discover how to elevate your golf game by enhancing your Golf IQ! Explore the innovative CAT system—Concepts, Awareness, Techniques—that aids decision-making on the course. Learn to apply insights gained off the course during your rounds while understanding key ball flight laws. The hosts emphasize the importance of situational awareness and instinctive play, balancing knowledge with simplicity. Delve into practical strategies that help beginners and seasoned players alike unlock their potential on the course!

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ADVICE

Knowledge as Accelerator

Use knowledge to accelerate your golf improvement, avoiding aimless experimentation.
Seek expert advice or resources to shortcut the learning process.

INSIGHT

Concepts vs. Mechanics

Incorrect concepts can hinder skill development, even with proper mechanics.
Identify and address underlying misconceptions for effective improvement.

ANECDOTE

Path Adjustment for Distance

Adam Young had a student who, despite good strike, lacked distance due to an out-to-in swing path.
A simple path adjustment drastically improved their distance.

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In this two-part series, Jon and Adam explore the concept of Golf IQ and how to increase it. Some topics we explore include:

The CAT system includes Concepts, Awareness, and Techniques.
How to apply knowledge you learn off the course during your rounds
Awareness of ball flight laws
Understanding when to take risks or play conservatively
and much more

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