New Breaking 85 strategy: hit it into the rough on purpose?

Fore Play Golf shares a practical course management strategy designed to help mid-handicappers break 85. The video demonstrates how intentionally favoring light rough over tight landing areas can eliminate big numbers by keeping water, thick woods, and out-of-bounds penalties out of play. Golfer shot selection and tactical aim points are emphasized to make scoring more consistent.

• Assess hazards and penalty zones on every hole before choosing your tee shot target line.
• Favor a safe miss into light rough if it completely eliminates high-risk hazards or out-of-bounds.
• Focus on smart shot selection to lower your handicap rather than aiming for low-probability hero shots.
• Accept stress-free bogeys instead of bringing double bogeys into play through aggressive lines.

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