New Year, Lower Scores

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New goals are exciting until the scorecard refuses to move. We pull back the curtain on why the distance craze hasn’t slashed averages and show a cleaner path to real improvement: objective tracking, targeted practice, and smarter decisions from tee to green. Instead of chasing every tip, we walk through how to benchmark your game with Clippd, read your trend lines, and translate those insights into simple routines that actually change outcomes.

You’ll hear how small edges compound: rolling more 10–12 footers by reducing sidespin, shaving a foot off average chip proximity, and building a bunker plan for the 20–30 yard shot. We get candid about the limits of strokes gained for amateurs, the hidden cost of “feel,” and why diagnosis beats content when you’re stuck. We also dig into coaching and technology—what good force plate use looks like, the questions to ask before you hire, and how to avoid getting dazzled by tools without a plan.

Gear talk gets real, too. We break down driver head choices, spin and launch windows, and why the wrong low-spin setup can rob carry and accuracy. On the greens, we separate putter trends from fit, explaining when zero torque helps and when toe hang still wins. Then we tie it all together with course strategy: choose layup numbers you love, especially on par fives, and play to your stats instead of your ego.

If you’re ready to trade guesswork for gains, this conversation gives you a blueprint: set process goals, practice with feedback, track progress, and commit long enough to see the needle move. Subscribe, share this with a golf buddy who needs it, and tell us what topic you want next at measuredgolf.com or on social @MeasuredGolf.