Path 2 Par
The Blueprint
Four levels. Seven pieces. One five-minute article and game plan at a time.
The Path: four levels
Pick the level you play at now. Each level has its own biggest scoring leaks, and the seven pieces below show you where to fix them.
Level 1
Break 100
Stop giving away big numbers. Keep the ball in play, avoid penalty strokes, and take the double bogey out of your round.
Level 2
Break 90
Bogey golf, played well. Smarter targets, fewer three-putts, and getting up and down more often.
Level 3
Break 80
Pars on demand. Hit more greens, save par when you miss them, and eliminate the rare big number. Articles for this level are coming.
Level 4
Par
Even-par golf. Every piece sharp and every decision deliberate. Articles for this level are coming.
The Seven Pieces
Your score is built from seven pieces. Find the one costing you the most strokes and start there.
1. Course management
Decisions that keep big numbers off your card.
3. Approach shots
Hit more greens, and miss in the right places.
4. Short game
Turn missed greens into pars.
5. Putting
Fewer putts, and far fewer three-putts.
7. Practice and planning
Turn practice time into lower scores.
How every article works
- The leak: the scoring problem in plain words.
- The fix: three steps at most.
- The drill: reps and a pass/fail standard.
- The game plan: a 7-day practice plan and one rule for your next round.
- The measure: one stat to track so you know it’s working.
- The next piece: where to go next on the path.
Not sure which piece is missing?
A lesson is the fastest way to find the piece costing you the most strokes. See my PGA.com coach profile for current lesson options.