Adam from Not A Scratch Golfer demonstrates how to break 80 without a 'textbook' swing by focusing on mitigating big mistakes and limiting damage after bad shots. The video tracks a full round at Eagle Falls, highlighting the importance of lag putting, conservative targets, and committing to club selection even when taking extra loft.
Prioritize mitigating big mistakes (avoiding double bogeys) over chasing birdies.
Put bad shots behind you immediately; focus entirely on the next shot's recovery.
Assess your lie carefully—uphill lies add loft and subtract distance, requiring more club.
Aim for conservative targets (the 'aim small, miss small' philosophy) to keep the ball in play.
Fully commit to the swing even when 'clubbing up' to avoid decelerating or thinning the shot.
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