Let me introduce you to a powerful concept called the 2/3 rule.
It will change your outlook on golf and free you up while you play π
It will change your outlook on golf and free you up while you play π
Golfers are way too hard on themselves.
Often, they have no idea what it takes to play their best.
And because of that, they are in the wrong frame of mind before every shot.
Here is where the 2/3 rule can help...
Often, they have no idea what it takes to play their best.
And because of that, they are in the wrong frame of mind before every shot.
Here is where the 2/3 rule can help...
The good news is you do *not* need to be firing on all cylinders to shoot your best scores.
I believe you can still do it while one part of your game is not performing all that well.
And this is all relative to your current skill levels and handicap.
This applies to everyone.
I believe you can still do it while one part of your game is not performing all that well.
And this is all relative to your current skill levels and handicap.
This applies to everyone.
There are three areas of your game:
β’ Tee Shots
β’ Approach Shots
β’ Finesse Shots (anything inside 100 yards)
β’ Tee Shots
β’ Approach Shots
β’ Finesse Shots (anything inside 100 yards)
I've been around some great players & I don't believe I have seen anyone conquer all 3 parts in a round.
I have shot some pretty nice scores when one part of my game was just "OK"
For example, I recently shot a bogey-free 64 & I didn't drive it all that well #humblebrag
I have shot some pretty nice scores when one part of my game was just "OK"
For example, I recently shot a bogey-free 64 & I didn't drive it all that well #humblebrag
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So lesson number one is never stepping on to the course expecting you will do everything well.
At least one part of your game will be a bit of a struggle.
If you hit 2/3, you can play some great golf!
But you have to *let it happen* rather than expect perfection
At least one part of your game will be a bit of a struggle.
If you hit 2/3, you can play some great golf!
But you have to *let it happen* rather than expect perfection
Now let's talk about a more important concept.
I believe most golfers don't reach their potential because they lose focus and discipline on days when they are struggling more.
I didn't become a better golfer until I started reducing the 0/3 days.
I believe most golfers don't reach their potential because they lose focus and discipline on days when they are struggling more.
I didn't become a better golfer until I started reducing the 0/3 days.
Let's say you are someone who typically shoots in the mid-80s.
In your best rounds, you might be able to break 80.
But when things are going badly, the upper end goes much higher.
You could end up in the high 90s or even crack 100 if you don't throw the scorecard away.
In your best rounds, you might be able to break 80.
But when things are going badly, the upper end goes much higher.
You could end up in the high 90s or even crack 100 if you don't throw the scorecard away.
This is where the 1/3 rule is powerful.
When you turn a round that would have usually been in the high 90s into the low 90s, *that* is how your handicap drops.
For me, I can now turn a day that would've been an 82 into a 75-76.
When you turn a round that would have usually been in the high 90s into the low 90s, *that* is how your handicap drops.
For me, I can now turn a day that would've been an 82 into a 75-76.
There are a lot of tools that are required to do this (ahem, I know a book that can help you)
But the first step is accepting that two parts of your game might feel very uncomfortable.
You have to find a way to fight through it.
Scoring is A LOT more than how your swing feels.
But the first step is accepting that two parts of your game might feel very uncomfortable.
You have to find a way to fight through it.
Scoring is A LOT more than how your swing feels.
You don't need to be perfect to have a great round of golf; you need to be patient.
At least one part of your game is going to abandon you.
If you remind yourself that mistakes are OK and have the mental resolve to dig in, your scores will improve.
At least one part of your game is going to abandon you.
If you remind yourself that mistakes are OK and have the mental resolve to dig in, your scores will improve.
The 2/3 rule is one of the earlier chapters in my new book, The Four Foundations of Golf.
Mike from @chasingscratch0 called it one of the most powerful concepts.
If you like this, there is plenty more where it came from. Specifically, 48 more chapters!
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Mike from @chasingscratch0 called it one of the most powerful concepts.
If you like this, there is plenty more where it came from. Specifically, 48 more chapters!
amzn.to/3uK3coR
@chasingscratch0 The Four Foundations of Golf is currently the top-selling golf book on Amazon.
I go way more in-depth on these topics and much more.
People are saying some nice things π
I go way more in-depth on these topics and much more.
People are saying some nice things π
@chasingscratch0 You will learn to:
β’ Lower your scores with optimal strategy
β’ Employ practice methods to develop long-lasting skills
β’ Become a happier golfer by managing your expectations
β’ Sharpen your mental game
If you purchase, I promise you won't be disappointed!
β’ Lower your scores with optimal strategy
β’ Employ practice methods to develop long-lasting skills
β’ Become a happier golfer by managing your expectations
β’ Sharpen your mental game
If you purchase, I promise you won't be disappointed!
@chasingscratch0 But I'll still keep giving out good, free info on here!
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