Episode #494: Scott Fawcett - Avoid the "Tiger 5" Mistakes for Lower Scores
This episode of Wicked Smart Golf features Scott Fawcett, the creator of DECADE Golf and the man who revolutionized golf strategy through data-driven performance analytics. As a consultant for PGA Tour stars and elite amateurs, Fawcett shares how his DECADE system removes the guesswork from every shot.
What's inside the episode:
- The "Double Cross" Trap: Why chasing two shot shapes with your driver is statistically the fastest way to blow up your scorecard.
- Tiger's Secret 5: The specific scoring mistakes Tiger Woods tracked to lower his average by nearly a full shot overnight.
- The 150-Yard Myth: Why aiming at the flag with a wedge in your hand is actually a "distraction" that leads to bogeys.
- Putting Math vs. Traditional Advice: Why you should stop trying to hit lag putts 17 inches past the hole.
- The "Mini Clock" Chipping Routine: A transformative practice drill to master proximity and stop "blowing" easy saves around the green.
- The Decision Fatigue Cure: How elite players like Stewart Cink used DECADE to stay fresh during tournaments by letting math make their decisions.
And a lot more strategy tips.