Breaking 80: How I did it with Imperfect Golf Shots

TLDRBreaking 80 doesn't require a perfect swing or long distances. It's about mitigating mistakes, limiting damage, and having a tidy short game. This video shows how even with objectively bad shots and missed greens, it's possible to shoot in the 70s.

Key insights

🏌️‍♂️Breaking 80 is achievable with imperfect golf shots.

Mitigating big mistakes and limiting damage are key to shooting in the 70s.

🏌️‍♂️Putting bad shots behind immediately is crucial for carding good scores.

🎯Aiming small helps in missing small, reducing the risk of big numbers.

🏌️‍♂️Having a tidy short game is essential for lower scores.

Q&A

Do I need a perfect swing to break 80?

No, breaking 80 is more about mitigating mistakes and having good course management.

What is the key to shooting in the 70s?

The key is to limit the damage caused by bad shots and have a strong short game.

Can I still shoot in the 70s with missed greens?

Yes, as long as you are able to recover and scramble for pars effectively.

How important is putting in breaking 80?

Having a tidy flat stick helps in saving strokes and carding good scores.

What are some strategies to avoid big numbers?

Aiming small and focusing on course management helps in minimizing risks and avoiding big numbers.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Breaking 80 in golf is achievable, even with imperfect shots and missed greens.

02:30Mitigating big mistakes and limiting damage are key to shooting in the 70s.

03:57Putting bad shots behind immediately is crucial for carding good scores.

06:13Aiming small helps in missing small, reducing the risk of big numbers.

08:57Having a tidy short game is essential for lower scores.