STOP Hitting These 7 Golf Shots (They’re Costing You Strokes)

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Most golfers don’t struggle because of their swing — they struggle because of poor decision-making.

In this video, I break down 7 “low IQ” golf shots that are quietly wrecking your scores and keeping you from breaking 90 (or 80). From chasing front pins and hitting non-stock shots to reckless recovery attempts and misunderstanding putting speed, these are the small decisions that lead to doubles and blow-up holes.

Using real scoring data and practical course management principles from The Four Foundations of Golf, I’ll show you how smarter strategy — not swing changes — is the fastest way to lower your handicap.

If you want to shoot lower scores, avoid big numbers, and finally play more consistent golf, this is where you start.

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.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:36 Non-Stock Shots
3:31 Front Pin Chasing
6:15 Reckless or Too Safe
9:28 WhyGolf App
10:26 Recovery Mistakes
12:01 Protecting a Good Round
15:32 Short-Sided Hero
18:30 Not Respecting Capture Speed

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