How to Break 100 in Golf | Free Golf Coaching Course
Breaking 100 is a big milestone for many golfers. For some it comes relatively easily, while for others it can prove frustratingly difficult.
In this course, PGA Professional Richard Lawless takes the coaching out onto the golf course for a practical playing lesson, looking at some of the decisions and situations that can make the difference when you’re trying to shoot in the 90s.
This isn’t about rebuilding your golf swing. Instead, Richard looks at how you can make better use of the game you already have, like choosing sensible shots, managing risk and recognising when the safest option may also be the one that saves you shots.
The course covers warming up before you play, pitching and chipping, fairway and greenside bunkers, using the slopes of the course, getting out of trouble and making better decisions on par 3s, par 4s and par 5s.
Throughout the course, the emphasis is on avoiding unnecessary mistakes and making practical decisions that can prevent shots from adding up during a round.
You can work through the complete course in order or dip into individual lessons whenever there’s a particular part of your game you’d like to revisit.
Warming Up Before A Round
Rich looks at preparing yourself before heading onto the course, making use of your practice time and getting ready for the opening holes of your round.
How To Hit The Pitch Shot
Pitching is an important part of the short game, particularly when you need to get the ball onto the green from shorter distances.
Rich demonstrates the pitch shot as part of developing a more reliable short game.
Playing A Chip & Run Shot
The chip and run is a useful option when you have some green to work with and don’t need to carry the ball a long distance through the air.
Rich demonstrates this practical short-game shot and when it can be useful around the green.
Playing A Lofted Shot
Sometimes a low-running shot isn’t suitable, particularly when you need to carry an obstacle or stop the ball more quickly.
Rich demonstrates a lofted shot and how it can provide another option when playing around the green.
Playing From Fairway Bunkers
Fairway bunkers can make an otherwise straightforward hole more difficult.
Rich looks at approaching these shots, choosing a sensible option and getting the ball back into play without making the situation worse.
The Greenside Bunker
Getting out of a greenside bunker is an important skill, particularly when you’re trying to avoid unnecessary shots around the green.
Rich demonstrates the greenside bunker shot and the approach to getting the ball safely onto the putting surface.
When To Play It Safe
Not every difficult situation calls for an ambitious recovery shot.
Rich looks at recognising when a safer option could help you avoid turning one poor shot into several, particularly when you’re trying to break 100.
Using The Course Slopes
The slopes and contours of a golf course can influence how a ball moves after it lands.
Rich looks at recognising these features and considering how they might help when choosing and playing a shot.
Rich Playing A Par 3
Par 3s may be the shortest holes on the course, but they can still cause problems when you’re trying to keep your score under control.
Rich looks at approaching these holes and making sensible decisions rather than automatically aiming straight at the flag.
Rich Playing A Par 4
Par 4s often require several decisions, from choosing your tee shot to deciding how to approach the green.
Rich looks at managing these holes and making practical choices that can help prevent unnecessary mistakes.
Rich Playing A Par 5
Par 5s offer opportunities to make progress towards the green over several shots, but trying to do too much with one swing can create problems.
Rich looks at approaching longer holes with a sensible plan and making decisions that suit your own game.
Good Luck Breaking 100
Remember, breaking 100 isn’t about hitting perfect shots. It’s about making sensible decisions, avoiding unnecessary mistakes and making the most of the game you’ve got.
Good luck with your next round, and here’s hoping that first score in the 90s isn’t too far away!