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Break 80 or 90: Strategic Play and Mindset Tips for Amateur Golfers

Forget about par. Focus on strategy and keep doubles off your card to break 80 or 90.

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This image consists of a man playing golf. At the bottom, there is green grass. In the middle, there is water. In the background, there is a ground with green grass.

Break 80 or 90: Strategic Play and Mindset Tips for Amateur Golfers

Amateur golfers aiming to break 80 or 90 can benefit from strategic play and adjusting their mindset. Here are some tips to improve scoring.

Firstly, focus less on the 'par' score for each hole. Instead, consider that amateurs typically score around 3.5 to 4 strokes on a par-3 hole. On par-4 holes, golfers with a handicap of 15 or higher average a score of 5.1 or higher, and on par-5 holes, it's 6 or higher.

To make the game more manageable, try marking holes on the scorecard and adding a shot to the par score. This can help avoid forcing shots and hit more greens in regulation. Additionally, playing a hole with a higher par can encourage more cautious, strategic play.

Focusing on fundamentals like a perfect golf grip and correct ball position may not significantly improve scoring. Instead, playing strategically and adjusting one's thinking about a round of golf can help keep double bogeys off the scorecard, ultimately assisting golfers in breaking 80 or 90.

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