Scratch golf

Common Mistakes in Scratch Golf

A course-ready guide to common mistakes in scratch golf, with practical scratch golf choices explained in plain golf language.

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Hard work can still be lazy

Common scratch golf mistakes come from comfort: same lie, same club, same target, same rhythm. The course rarely gives you that kind of kindness.

Habits to replace

  • Stop judging Common Mistakes in Scratch Golf by the best ball of the bucket.
  • Stop skipping the awkward lie that keeps appearing on Saturday for scratch golf.
  • Stop changing the cue after every thin, heavy, or pulled shot for scratch golf.
  • Start writing down the one miss that deserves the next session for scratch golf. Awareness in scratch golf means connecting the result to the choice that produced it.