In this video, I’m taking a different approach. Instead of showing you how to get better at golf, I’m showing you exactly how to stay stuck at golf forever — the habits, decisions, and expectations that quietly keep golfers frustrated year after year.

Most golfers don’t stay stuck because they don’t care. They stay stuck because they’re focused on the wrong things: chasing perfect swings, aiming at pins they shouldn’t, practicing in ways that don’t transfer to the course, letting one bad shot ruin the next one, and judging every round emotionally instead of objectively.

We’ll cover the biggest mistakes golfers make with course management, practice, expectation management, mental game, and scoring strategy — including why double bogey avoidance matters more than chasing birdies, why “consistency” is often misunderstood, and why better golf usually comes from removing destructive habits rather than adding more swing thoughts.

If you want to lower your scores, break 90, break 80, avoid double bogeys, make smarter decisions, and finally understand what’s keeping your golf game stuck, this video will give you a practical roadmap.

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Who am I?

My name is Jon Sherman 👋. I'm a best-selling author, PGA Tour coach, and a golfer just like you. I aim to help golfers of all levels lower their scores and enjoy the game more, but without talking about the golf swing. I focus on four topics - expectation management, strategy, practice, and the mental game. I'll share some of my best advice on this channel in an easy-to-understand, actionable format.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch this?

Press play above — the video streams right here. The free Spot Sports app also queues clips like this one alongside your followed teams and athletes.

Where is These 21 Habits Were Killing My Golf Game from?

From the Jon Sherman Golf channel. Tap the channel link below the title to browse more uploads.

How long is this video?

12 minutes.