Know Thy Self - Knowing what you can and can't do, how far you hit each club and what your limitations are is the key to playing smart golf
Stay Out of Trouble - Play away from hazards and trouble, it's amazing how many strokes you can save my missing it in the right places. Before hitting your next shot, take into consideration your lie, course and weather conditions and how you're feeling on that particular day.
Have Fun - Never forget the reason we play, which is to have fun. A bad shot is just a bad shot, and it's no help at all to keep thinking about it for more than a few seconds.
The Three Stroke-Saving Tips
Before you play each shot, think about where you want to be playing your subsequent shot from
Get Yourself a routine and stick to it. A routine will help you play more consistently and get your mind of mechanics.
Dont automatically shoot at every single pin. The center of the green is the best pace to aim for most amateurs, regardless of where the pin is
The Three Drills
Practice your routine so it becomes second nature.
Hit different clubs on the range and leave your driver at home
Practice with purpose, set yourself goals and promise yourself you won't leave until you achieve them, simulate course conditions as much as possible
