How To Play Golf Like a 10-Index Golfer and Break 80 More Often

PGA Golf Instructor Mark Crossfield explains how a 10-index golfer can lower scores and break 80 more frequently. By improving risk awareness and course strategy around hazards, golfers can make smarter decisions on approach shots to avoid high-score mistakes.

• Assess hazards and danger zones before selecting your target and club.
• Avoid overly aggressive lines to pins when the risk of a mis-hit outweighs the reward.
• Play to areas of the green or fairway that give you the widest margin for error.
• Focus on course strategy and risk mitigation rather than relying solely on swing mechanics.

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