Whether you realize it or not, most trouble is short of the green. While some holes might have a bunker or water behind the green, most of the trouble is short.

Why?

Because greenskeepers know that most golfers end up short and thus put the trouble accordingly.

If you’re between clubs, pick the longer one in general (unless there is trouble long). Try not to pull the club that you must hit perfectly to reach the green.

After learning more course management inside the DECADE program, the numbers show that missing long is almost always better than short. This should cause more looks for birdies so you can score consistently better.

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>>Get 15% off WHYGOLF training aids with this link. Or, use the code "WICKEDSMART" at checkout.

Brad Mason is the founder of WHYGOLF and wants to help golfers "suck less" by using their helpful training aids. After a successful career in the sports orthopedics industry, Brad and his brother Jeff jumped into the golf world, creating some of the best training aids in golf.

I've used several of their training aids over the past few years and think you'll love them. Here are some of their training aids that can help with certain issues in your swing:

• Pressure Plate: Help improve your weight transfer for better contact.
• Putting Thing: A great putting aid to help with start line and works indoors or outdoors.
• Arm Alarm: Learn how to keep your arms connected to fight the flying right elbow or chicken wing.
• Full Swing Bundle: Get the Pressure Plate, Power Wedge, 2 Alignment Discs, Arm Alarm, and 2 Padded Alignment Rods

In this episode, we'll cover what makes a great training aid, best practices to using them, and how challenging it is to design golf products.

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WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)

A reliable short game is vital to playing your best golf. Don't forget, the 3rd and 4th pillar to playing "wicked smart" is all about putting and wedges.

As Jon Rahm said, “My swing coach used to say that the short game is like the hospital; when your long game is sick, the hospital nurses you back to health.”

First let’s set some expectations from 2022-2023 season on the PGA Tour:

• 58.66 scrambling
• 55% from rough
• 51% from sand
• Average proximity 7’10

Yes, they're good but far from perfect. Once you have the right expectations, then you need to avoid the seven mistakes in this episode. When you listen, you will learn:

• The importance of a landing zone.
• How putting from the fringe can change your game.
• The biggest setup mistake most players make with short game.
• Why you need to be honest about your short game practice to play your best.
• The correct tempo for short game shots that leads to better shots and more consistency.

And a lot more.

WICKED SMART GOLF Recommended Products

Decade Golf - The #1 Course Management System (use code WICKEDSMART to save 20%).

Mental Golf Type - The Best Mental Game Training (use code WICKEDSMART to save 25%).

Arccos Golf - The easiest way to track and analyze your stats (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10% on sensors or grips).

Rypstick - The #1 Speed Trainer to Hit Bombs (use code WICKEDSMART to save 10%)

Mental Golf Coaching - Get 1:1 support to lower your handicap, master your mental game, and have more fun.

Wicked Smart Golf Academy - The FASTEST way to play consistent golf.

Also, don’t forget to connect on social media:

Follow on TikTok

Follow on Instagram

Subscribe on YouTube

Buy my golf book on Amazon or Audible (“Wicked Smart Golf: How to Play Better Golf and Shoot Lower Scores Without Changing Your Swing”)