
Course Strategy
Course Management Fundamentals: How Smart Players Shoot Lower Scores
Most amateurs leave 4–6 shots on the course every round through poor decisions. Here is how to win them back.
Jun 5, 2026 · 10 min read
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Shooting lower scores is rarely about hitting it farther. Our Course Strategy guides cover smart targets, miss management, par-5 decision trees and pre-round game plans.

Most amateurs leave 4–6 shots on the course every round through poor decisions. Here is how to win them back.

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