If I Started Golf Over in 2027, This Is What I Would Do

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If I had to start golf over again in 2027, these are the six lessons I would use to improve faster, lower my scores, and avoid wasting years chasing the wrong things.

For more than 20 years, I worked hard at golf but often focused on swing tips, range sessions, and strategies that did not translate to better performance on the course. In this video, I explain why effort does not always equal progress, how to find the right information and feedback, what good golf actually looks like, and why avoiding double bogeys matters more than chasing birdies.

You’ll also learn how to practice more effectively, understand your ball flight, make smarter decisions with your driver and approach shots, manage realistic expectations, and simplify your game under pressure. These lessons apply whether you are trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, or become a more consistent golfer.

The six lessons covered in this video:

1. Stop believing effort automatically equals progress
2. Get the right golf information and coaching early
3. Build your game around realistic expectations, not perfection
4. Use smarter golf course management to avoid big numbers
5. Stop confusing driving-range golf with real golf
6. Simplify the game and make golf easier

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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.