The One-Decision Golf Scoring Method

Less Thinking: More Commitment. Better Golf.

One of the biggest problems I see on the golf course isn’t always the golf swing.

Golfers simply make too many decisions before every shot.

What club? Where should I aim? High or low? What if I miss right? What swing thought should I use?

By the time they stand over the ball, their mind is overloaded.

That’s why I teach the One-Decision Golf Scoring Method.

The concept is simple.

Choose the ONE thing that matters most for the shot - and commit to it.

For most shots, that decision falls into one of three categories:

1.TRAJECTORY

Decide how you want the ball to fly.

High or low?

For example, when playing into the wind, your one decision might simply be:

“Low Trajectory.”

Choose the club, picture the flight and play the shot.

Don’t add three swing thoughts to it.

2.Landing Zone

This is especially useful around the green.

Instead of thinking about your chipping or pitching technique, choose the spot where you want the ball to land.

“Land the ball right there.”

It’s similar to tossing a ball toward a target. Your attention goes to the destination instead of your mechanics.

Pick the spot. See it. Trust it.

3.Miss Zone

Sometimes the smartest decision is determining where you can safely miss.

If the flag is tucked next to a bunker, water or another difficult area, don’t automatically attack the flag.

Ask:

“Where is my best place to miss?”

Your decision might be the center of the green rather than the flag.

That’s not playing defensively.

That’s playing for a better score.

Try It During Your Next Round.

Before every shot, ask yourself:

“What’s my ONE decision?”

Choose:

Trajectory - Landing Zone - Miss Zone

Then stop thinking.

You’ve made your decision.

Step into the shot and swing with confidence.

The driving range is where we work on mechanics. The golf course is where we play golf and shoot a score.

One Shot. One Decision. Full Commitment.

Sometimes the quickest way to simplify golf - and shoot lower scores - is simply to make fewer decisions.