Golf instructor Jim Venetos reviews a student's round to explain critical strategy and swing speed adjustments. He emphasizes slowing down swing tempo to maintain proper balance and setup fundamentals. Venetos also introduces his 20-yard safe zone strategy to help players avoid hazards and eliminate double bogeys.
Reduce swing tempo (RPMs) on both backswing and downswing to keep the club balanced and improve contact quality.
Target a 20-yard safe zone away from hazards rather than firing directly at dangerous pin locations.
Maintain putting stroke speed using a short backswing and long follow-through driven by the trail hand.
Set a goal to achieve your target score five times from the forward tees before moving back to longer tees.
Always finish putting out every hole to build consistency and confidence under pressure.
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