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Scott Fawcett: Avoid the "Tiger 5 Mistakes" for Lower Scores
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Scott Fawcett: Avoid the "Tiger 5 Mistakes" for Lower Scores
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May 14, 20261:36:045.4K views
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E️PISODE CHAPTERS
01:28 - 10:11: Scott Fawcett explains why modern golfers should exclusively hit one shot shape with the driver to avoid double crosses.
16:38 - 25:31: Scott critiques strokes gained statistics and introduces the "Tiger 5" system used to track and eliminate specific scoring mistakes.
25:52 - 34:00: Fawcett details how Tiger Woods lowered his scoring average by nearly a full shot by focusing on eliminating bogeys from inside 150 yards.
41:51 - 55:03: Data to debunk common putting myths, such as the preference for uphill over downhill putts and the flawed strategy of hitting past the hole for information.
01:20:28 - 01:30:33: Scott Fawcett shares a transformative chipping method centered on becoming a "spot chipper" using a "mini clock" system for specific carry yardages
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf and the man who revolutionized golf strategy through data-driven performance analytics. As a consultant for PGA Tour stars and elite amateurs, Fawcett shares how his DECADE system removes the guesswork from every shot.
What's inside the episode:
*The "Double Cross" Trap: Why chasing two shot shapes with your driver is statistically the fastest way to blow up your scorecard.
*Tiger's Secret 5: The specific scoring mistakes Tiger Woods tracked to lower his average by nearly a full shot overnight.
*The 150-Yard Myth: Why aiming at the flag with a wedge in your hand is actually a "distraction" that leads to bogeies.
*Putting Math vs. Traditional Advice: Why you should stop trying to hit lag putts 17 inches past the hole.
*The "Mini Clock" Chipping Routine: A transformative practice drill to master proximity and stop "blowing" easy saves around the green.
*The Decision Fatigue Cure: How elite players like Stewart Cink used DECADE to stay fresh during tournaments by letting math make their decisions.
And a lot more golf strategy tips.
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