You can’t shoot low if you’re afraid to shoot high.

That single idea might explain why so many golfers struggle to play their best when it matters.

In this episode of How Low Can You Go, we’re joined by Dr Raymond Prior — world renowned performance psychologist, author of Golf Beneath the Surface, and coach to elite performers across sport, business and entertainment.

In Part 1 of this conversation, Raymond breaks down the psychology behind why golfers so often get in their own way.

We discuss:

• Why your brain prioritises avoidance over pursuit
• The psychological domino effect that influences every shot
• Why trying to relax or think positively often backfires
• How past experiences can quietly shape how you perform today
• The difference between doing mode and being mode of mind

If you’ve ever:

• tried not to three-putt and then three-putted
• felt your swing collapse when the pressure rises
• worked really hard at your game and then shot a terrible score

This episode will completely change how you think about the mental side of golf.

Part 2 of this conversation will be released next week.

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Scott Fawcett doesn’t hold back in Part 2.

The DECADE founder and former tour pro joins us again — and this time he takes aim at some of golf’s most sacred beliefs:

• Why “Never Up, Never In” is terrible advice
• Why “Drive for show, putt for dough” is completely false
• The real reason PGA Tour players should often leave putts short
• The five mistakes Tiger tracked when he was at his best

Scott explains why speed control — not putting mechanics — is the fastest way for single-figure golfers to lower their scoring average.

We also dive into:

• Block vs random practice (and why golf isn’t like baseball)
• The concept of “capture size” and how hitting putts too firm effectively shrinks the hole
• Scott Fawcett's ultimate speed-control putting drill
• Why most golfers practice the wrong short-game shots
• The post-round analysis that actually leads to improvement

If you’re serious about improving, this episode might completely change how you practice — and how you think.

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📊 Explore Scott’s DECADE system → https://decade.golf/

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You don’t shoot lower scores by making more birdies.

Scott Fawcett — founder of DECADE, the course strategy system used by PGA Tour winners, Ryder Cup players and major champions — explains why your scoring average doesn’t drop by chasing birdies… it drops by eliminating stupid mistakes.

In Part One, we dive into:

• Why bogey avoidance matters more than birdie hunting
• The strategy shift that changed Tiger Woods & Scottie Scheffler
• Why your driver probably isn’t the problem
• The maths behind smarter golf decisions
• How DECADE was built — and why it works

This is the episode that will change how you think about scoring.

Part Two drops next week — where we break down how everyday golfers can apply this on their own course.

🎧 Listen now.

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