These 7 Decisions Will Make 2026 Your Best Golf Year Ever

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Most golfers go into a new season with big goals — lower handicap, better swing, more practice — and end up disappointed.

In this video, I break down 7 proven levers that will actually help you play your best golf in 2026, based on data, coaching experience, and decades of studying what really lowers scores.

Links to all resources mentioned in this video by category:

Increasing Golf IQ
Every Shot Counts Book: amzn.to/3NfQx97
DECADE Golf Discount: birdiefire.com/shop/decade

Using Stats Effectively
Arccos Golf: amzn.to/45790La
Shot Scope: amzn.to/4jA8awl

Better Practice Habits
The Practice Manual Book: amzn.to/4bfj0WL

Speed & Fitness
Mike Carroll's Fit 4 Golf: fitforgolf.blog

Equipment
Videos I've done on clubfitting:
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Ballnamic Website: ballfitting.com

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
0:38 Forget Scoring Goals
3:03 Increase Your Golf IQ
6:59 Improve Swing Mechanics Strategically
9:33 WhyGolf Promo
10:58 Use Stats Effectively
14:58 Better Practice Habits
20:18 Speed & Fitness
24:38 Evaluating Equipment

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