Play Away From Trouble (Lower Scores Without Better Swings)
Most golfers aim at the target.
That’s the problem.
You should be aiming away from it
Course Strategy: How to Actually Lower Your Scores
The Concept
Every shot has:
- a safe side
- a danger side
Your job:
Eliminate the big miss
How to Apply It
Before every shot, ask:
“Where can I NOT miss?”
Then:
- Aim away from hazards
- Favor the wider side of the hole
- Play to the biggest landing area
The “Miss in the Right Spot” Strategy
Example
Pin tucked right, bunker right:
Most golfers aim at the flag.
Better play:
Aim middle or left of the green
What This Does
- Removes penalty shots
- Keeps the ball in play
- Turns doubles into bogeys
- Turns bogeys into pars
The Truth
You don’t need more birdies.
You need fewer mistakes
Why It Works
Golf isn’t about perfect shots.
It’s about predictable misses
Pivot Take
Smart golf is boring.
But boring golf:
