Wicked Smart Golf 472: Wicked Smart Mailbag Pt 3: 10 of Your Questions Answered
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Feb 26, 2026 Rapid-fire answers to 10 common golf questions, from simple pre-round rituals to avoiding late-round collapses. Practical tips on breaking 80, using a reliable stock shot to lower scores, and how much technical work to do in practice. Advice on affordable gear choices, starting competitive play cheaply, and mental tools to stop self-sabotage.
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Combine Stats With Post Round Mental Review
- Study your game with objective stats and subjective reflection to find what truly sabotages you.
- Track stats after rounds and do a fresh post-round review (confidence car ride and future-self exercise) to spot mental triggers like rushing or playing differently with certain people.
Scratch Golf With One Reliable Stock Shot
- You can reach scratch with a single reliable stock shot rather than mastering many shapes or trajectories.
- Learn one consistent ball flight for every club, know carry distances, and use a simple wedge knockdown matrix for close distances.
Three Fast Ways To Consistently Shoot In The Eighties
- To break into the 80s focus on self-talk, short putts, and avoiding big numbers through smart tee selection.
- Replace negative self-deprecating banter, practice 3–6 footers diligently, and avoid OOB, water, and fairway bunkers.
