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In this episode, I break down seven non-swing skills that can help you practice better, handle adversity, build confidence, and shoot lower scores—regardless of your handicap.
In this episode, you'll learn:
You can spend endless hours changing your swing, but these seven skills can help you get more out of the game you already have.
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"521: 7 Non-Swing Skills Every Golfer Needs" is an episode of Wicked Smart Golf. Runtime 23 min. Published August 18, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.