AI Or Experience - Who Knows Golfers Better?
AI Or Experience - Who Knows Golfers Better?
When it comes to golf advice, everyone’s got an opinion. From the guy in your Saturday fourball, to the newest YouTube pro promising “one simple tip to fix your game.” But what happens when we pit modern technology against real-world experience? To find out, we asked the same question to two very different minds:
“What are the five biggest mistakes amateur golfers make?”
On one side, Artificial Intelligence. Data-driven, impartial, and programmed to analyse patterns across millions of swings. On the other, the club captain. In this instance, none other than Stewart’s own COO, and resident golf historian, expert, and fanatic, Robert Hardie. A club golfer to his core, Robert has spent more time in medal rounds and match play than most of us have spent eating hot dinners.
Will the AI’s clinical analysis hold up against Robert’s decades of tee-time wisdom? Or does course-craft beat code when it comes to improving your game? Let’s count down, from five to one, and see who really knows where golfers are going wrong.
AI Or Experience - Who Knows Golfers Better?
When it comes to golf advice, everyone’s got an opinion. From the guy in your Saturday fourball, to the newest YouTube pro promising “one simple tip to fix your game.” But what happens when we pit modern technology against real-world experience? To find out, we asked the same question to two very different minds:
“What are the five biggest mistakes amateur golfers make?”
On one side, Artificial Intelligence. Data-driven, impartial, and programmed to analyse patterns across millions of swings. On the other, the club captain. In this instance, none other than Stewart’s own COO, and resident golf historian, expert, and fanatic, Robert Hardie. A club golfer to his core, Robert has spent more time in medal rounds and match play than most of us have spent eating hot dinners.
Will the AI’s clinical analysis hold up against Robert’s decades of tee-time wisdom? Or does course-craft beat code when it comes to improving your game? Let’s count down, from five to one, and see who really knows where golfers are going wrong.
Mistake #5
AI: Ignoring Course Management
Too many golfers step onto the tee box with one thing in mind: smash it as far as possible. But just because you can reach for the driver doesn’t mean you should.
Smart golf is about playing to your strengths—and away from your weaknesses. That means thinking your way around the course, laying up when needed, and knowing where you don’t want to miss. Club members who play their home course every week still fall into the trap of autopilot golf. Next time, try asking yourself: what’s the smart shot here? Not just the sexy one.
Club Captain: Thinking Golf Is Just About Hitting A Golf Ball
In your four-hour round of golf you'll be swinging or putting for less than eight minutes. Those 90-odd swings and putts are of course crucial, but so many totally waste the rest of the time. Instead, think about what your strategy is going to be for the hole you're playing; forget your last bad shot and visualise only your next good shot; watch how the wind is affecting other players' shots; see how everyone's balls are running on the greens; keep hydrated and fed; conserve your energy.
Mistake #4
AI: Neglecting The Short Game
We all love a booming drive or a crisply struck iron, but it’s the wedge and putter that quietly do the scoring. Ask any club pro and they’ll tell you: most golfers would knock five shots off their handicap by practicing 50-yard chips and six-foot putts instead of chasing the mythical “perfect swing.”
British golfers, especially in unpredictable weather, also need to master bump-and-runs and tricky lies. If you're spending more time at the range than the short game area, you're doing your game a disservice.
Club Captain: Watching Happy Gilmore Instead of Jurassic Park
Stay with me on this one. Having finished the previous hole many walk to the next tee, pull out their driver, and then start thinking where to aim. But that’s not how golf works. Look at the green first and work out what club you want to be playing into it, then work backwards to the tee from there. If you want to consider driver forget the Happy Gilmore run-up, think more about Jurassic Park: just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD! The shorter the club you take off the tee the better chance you have to being straight with it, and golf is a lot simpler played from the fairway.
Mistake #3
AI: Playing The Wrong Tees
We’ve all seen it: golfers battling 420-yard par 4s from the back tees when they’ve no hope of reaching in two. Golf is supposed to be fun and challenging for the right reasons.
Many UK clubs now encourage “playing it forward,” but ego still gets in the way. The right tees can mean more reachable greens, fewer three-woods into par 4s, and ultimately, a more enjoyable round. It’s not about proving anything, it's about playing the course that suits your game.
Club Captain: Thinking Rory’s Pars Are the Same as Their Pars
If you’re playing off an 18 handicap, the best chance you have to play to or even below your handicap is not to make birdies, it's to not make double bogeys: and the best way to not make double bogeys is to not try too hard to make pars. If you walk onto a 400+ yard par four with a stroke index of one, your first thought needs to be that Rory McIlroy is supposed to par the hole, you're not. The par of a hole is what a scratch golfer is supposed to play it in, so unless you're a scratch golfer don't think you have to par it.
You're not going to go from 18 handicap to single figures in one round: you'll do it by shaving off a shot at a time, and using the stroke indices properly can be like having a great caddy. Look at how many shots you get against your handicap and plan which holes to use them on, using the stroke indices as your guide. A 420-yard par four is scary: a 420-yard par five is way more attractive to play, and you'll make way more fours playing it as a five.
Mistake #2
AI: Letting One Bad Hole Ruin the Round
It’s a classic British trait to mutter "well, that’s my card gone" after a triple bogey on the 3rd. But golf’s a game of recovery, not perfection.
Club golfers often carry a bad hole for the rest of the round, letting frustration turn into poor decisions. The best way to lower your score? Forget what’s behind you and play what’s in front of you. One bad swing doesn’t define your day…unless you let it.
Club Captain: Kidding Themselves That They’ve Got ‘Brysonpower’
Watches and rangefinders mean it’s never been easier to know it’s 166 yards to the flag but what use is that when you don’t know what club you hit 166 yards? PGA Tour pros hit their wedges 166 yards but you don’t, even if you tell other people you do. Go to a driving range, hit 30 balls with each club, record the carry and run-out distances, discard the outliers, then average out the rest. Write your distances down and take them with you every time you play, then keep updating them based on what actually happens out on the course.
This Is The #1 MISTAKE You’re Probably Making
AI: Not Getting Custom-Fitted Equipment
Many golfers, especially in the UK’s club scene, are more than happy to invest in top-of-the-line drivers, iron sets, and putters. And why not? Golf is a passion and often a pursuit of perfection.
But here’s the mistake: buying premium clubs off the shelf without getting custom-fitted.
Even the best gear in the world won’t perform at its best if it’s not matched to your swing. Length, lie angle, shaft flex, grip size, these all influence contact, consistency, and confidence. It’s the same logic behind selecting the right electric golf trolley. Without the right setup, you’re not unlocking the full potential.
A custom fit turns good equipment into great performance. And for golfers who care about results, it's a no-brainer.
Club Captain: Buying Clubs, Not Lessons
If you're driving to the club and your car breaks down the first thing you do is call the RAC and get an expert to fix the problem, you don't just buy a new car. To often when a golfer’s swing goes wrong the first thing they say is "I know what I did wrong there" and if it keeps going wrong they go out and buy a new driver. Stop. Find a professional teacher you like and trust, then do what he or she says. And every £100 you spend on equipment spend another £100 on lessons with them!
So Who Wins, AI Or The Club Captain?
The truth is each provide something valuable. The AI provides cold, clinical facts supported by data and patterns. Robert delivers the lived experience of hundreds of rounds, complete with nuance, context, and hard-earned knowledge. If you're serious about developing your game, the sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.
Who do you think won this debate? Leave a comment down below.
Mistake #5
AI: Ignoring Course Management
Too many golfers step onto the tee box with one thing in mind: smash it as far as possible. But just because you can reach for the driver doesn’t mean you should. Smart golf is about playing to your strengths—and away from your weaknesses. That means thinking your way around the course, laying up when needed, and knowing where you don’t want to miss. Club members who play their home course every week still fall into the trap of autopilot golf. Next time, try asking yourself: what’s the smart shot here? Not just the sexy one.
Club Captain: Thinking Golf Is Just About Hitting A Golf Ball
In your four-hour round of golf you'll be swinging or putting for less than eight minutes. Those 90-odd swings and putts are of course crucial, but so many totally waste the rest of the time. Instead, think about what your strategy is going to be for the hole you're playing; forget your last bad shot and visualise only your next good shot; watch how the wind is affecting other players' shots; see how everyone's balls are running on the greens; keep hydrated and fed; conserve your energy.
Mistake #4
AI: Neglecting The Short Game
We all love a booming drive or a crisply struck iron, but it’s the wedge and putter that quietly do the scoring. Ask any club pro and they’ll tell you: most golfers would knock five shots off their handicap by practicing 50-yard chips and six-foot putts instead of chasing the mythical “perfect swing.”
British golfers, especially in unpredictable weather, also need to master bump-and-runs and tricky lies. If you're spending more time at the range than the short game area, you're doing your game a disservice.
Club Captain: Watching Happy Gilmore Instead of Jurassic Park
Stay with me on this one. Having finished the previous hole many walk to the next tee, pull out their driver, and then start thinking where to aim. But that’s not how golf works. Look at the green first and work out what club you want to be playing into it, then work backwards to the tee from there. If you want to consider driver forget the Happy Gilmore run-up, think more about Jurassic Park: just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD! The shorter the club you take off the tee the better chance you have to being straight with it, and golf is a lot simpler played from the fairway.
Mistake #5
AI: Ignoring Course Management
Too many golfers step onto the tee box with one thing in mind: smash it as far as possible. But just because you can reach for the driver doesn’t mean you should. Smart golf is about playing to your strengths—and away from your weaknesses. That means thinking your way around the course, laying up when needed, and knowing where you don’t want to miss. Club members who play their home course every week still fall into the trap of autopilot golf. Next time, try asking yourself: what’s the smart shot here? Not just the sexy one.
Club Captain: Thinking Golf Is Just About Hitting A Golf Ball
In your four-hour round of golf you'll be swinging or putting for less than eight minutes. Those 90-odd swings and putts are of course crucial, but so many totally waste the rest of the time. Instead, think about what your strategy is going to be for the hole you're playing; forget your last bad shot and visualise only your next good shot; watch how the wind is affecting other players' shots; see how everyone's balls are running on the greens; keep hydrated and fed; conserve your energy.
Mistake #4
AI: Neglecting The Short Game
We all love a booming drive or a crisply struck iron, but it’s the wedge and putter that quietly do the scoring. Ask any club pro and they’ll tell you: most golfers would knock five shots off their handicap by practicing 50-yard chips and six-foot putts instead of chasing the mythical “perfect swing.”
British golfers, especially in unpredictable weather, also need to master bump-and-runs and tricky lies. If you're spending more time at the range than the short game area, you're doing your game a disservice.
Club Captain: Watching Happy Gilmore Instead of Jurassic Park
Stay with me on this one. Having finished the previous hole many walk to the next tee, pull out their driver, and then start thinking where to aim. But that’s not how golf works. Look at the green first and work out what club you want to be playing into it, then work backwards to the tee from there. If you want to consider driver forget the Happy Gilmore run-up, think more about Jurassic Park: just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD! The shorter the club you take off the tee the better chance you have to being straight with it, and golf is a lot simpler played from the fairway.
Mistake #3
AI: Playing The Wrong Tees
We’ve all seen it: golfers battling 420-yard par 4s from the back tees when they’ve no hope of reaching in two. Golf is supposed to be fun and challenging for the right reasons. Many UK clubs now encourage “playing it forward,” but ego still gets in the way. The right tees can mean more reachable greens, fewer three-woods into par 4s, and ultimately, a more enjoyable round. It’s not about proving anything, it's about playing the course that suits your game.
Club Captain: Thinking Rory’s Pars Are the Same as Their Pars
If you’re playing off an 18 handicap, the best chance you have to play to or even below your handicap is not to make birdies, it's to not make double bogeys: and the best way to not make double bogeys is to not try too hard to make pars. If you walk onto a 400+ yard par four with a stroke index of one, your first thought needs to be that Rory McIlroy is supposed to par the hole, you're not. The par of a hole is what a scratch golfer is supposed to play it in, so unless you're a scratch golfer don't think you have to par it.
You're not going to go from 18 handicap to single figures in one round: you'll do it by shaving off a shot at a time, and using the stroke indices properly can be like having a great caddy. Look at how many shots you get against your handicap and plan which holes to use them on, using the stroke indices as your guide. A 420-yard par four is scary: a 420-yard par five is way more attractive to play, and you'll make way more fours playing it as a five.
Mistake #2
AI: Letting One Bad Hole Ruin the Round
It’s a classic British trait to mutter "well, that’s my card gone" after a triple bogey on the 3rd. But golf’s a game of recovery, not perfection. Club golfers often carry a bad hole for the rest of the round, letting frustration turn into poor decisions. The best way to lower your score? Forget what’s behind you and play what’s in front of you. One bad swing doesn’t define your day…unless you let it.
Club Captain: Kidding Themselves That They’ve Got ‘Brysonpower’
Watches and rangefinders mean it’s never been easier to know it’s 166 yards to the flag but what use is that when you don’t know what club you hit 166 yards? PGA Tour pros hit their wedges 166 yards but you don’t, even if you tell other people you do. Go to a driving range, hit 30 balls with each club, record the carry and run-out distances, discard the outliers, then average out the rest. Write your distances down and take them with you every time you play, then keep updating them based on what actually happens out on the course.
This Is The #1 MISTAKE You’re Probably Making
AI: Not Getting Custom-Fitted Equipment
Many golfers, especially in the UK’s club scene, are more than happy to invest in top-of-the-line drivers, iron sets, and putters. And why not? Golf is a passion and often a pursuit of perfection.
But here’s the mistake: buying premium clubs off the shelf without getting custom-fitted. Even the best gear in the world won’t perform at its best if it’s not matched to your swing. Length, lie angle, shaft flex, grip size, these all influence contact, consistency, and confidence. It’s the same logic behind selecting the right electric golf trolley. Without the right setup, you’re not unlocking the full potential.
A custom fit turns good equipment into great performance. And for golfers who care about results, it's a no-brainer.
Club Captain: Buying Clubs, Not Lessons
If you're driving to the club and your car breaks down the first thing you do is call the RAC and get an expert to fix the problem, you don't just buy a new car. To often when a golfer’s swing goes wrong the first thing they say is "I know what I did wrong there" and if it keeps going wrong they go out and buy a new driver. Stop. Find a professional teacher you like and trust, then do what he or she says. And every £100 you spend on equipment spend another £100 on lessons with them!
So Who Wins, AI Or The Club Captain?
The truth is each provide something valuable. The AI provides cold, clinical facts supported by data and patterns. Robert delivers the lived experience of hundreds of rounds, complete with nuance, context, and hard-earned knowledge. If you're serious about developing your game, the sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.
Who do you think won this debate? Leave a comment down below.
When it comes to golf advice, everyone’s got an opinion. From the guy in your Saturday fourball, to the newest YouTube pro promising “one simple tip to fix your game.”
But what happens when we pit modern technology against real-world experience? To find out, we asked the same question to two very different minds:
“What are the five biggest mistakes amateur golfers make?”
On one side, Artificial Intelligence. Data-driven, impartial, and programmed to analyse patterns across millions of swings. On the other, the club captain. In this instance, none other than Stewart’s own COO, and resident golf historian, expert, and fanatic, Robert Hardie. A club golfer to his core, Robert has spent more time in medal rounds and match play than most of us have spent eating hot dinners.
Will the AI’s clinical analysis hold up against Robert’s decades of tee-time wisdom? Or does course-craft beat code when it comes to improving your game?
Let’s count down, from five to one, and see who really knows where golfers are going wrong.
Mistake #3
AI: Playing The Wrong Tees
We’ve all seen it: golfers battling 420-yard par 4s from the back tees when they’ve no hope of reaching in two. Golf is supposed to be fun and challenging for the right reasons. Many UK clubs now encourage “playing it forward,” but ego still gets in the way. The right tees can mean more reachable greens, fewer three-woods into par 4s, and ultimately, a more enjoyable round. It’s not about proving anything, it's about playing the course that suits your game.
Club Captain: Thinking Rory’s Pars Are the Same as Their Pars
If you’re playing off an 18 handicap, the best chance you have to play to or even below your handicap is not to make birdies, it's to not make double bogeys: and the best way to not make double bogeys is to not try too hard to make pars. If you walk onto a 400+ yard par four with a stroke index of one, your first thought needs to be that Rory McIlroy is supposed to par the hole, you're not. The par of a hole is what a scratch golfer is supposed to play it in, so unless you're a scratch golfer don't think you have to par it.
You're not going to go from 18 handicap to single figures in one round: you'll do it by shaving off a shot at a time, and using the stroke indices properly can be like having a great caddy. Look at how many shots you get against your handicap and plan which holes to use them on, using the stroke indices as your guide. A 420-yard par four is scary: a 420-yard par five is way more attractive to play, and you'll make way more fours playing it as a five.
Mistake #2
AI: Letting One Bad Hole Ruin the Round
It’s a classic British trait to mutter "well, that’s my card gone" after a triple bogey on the 3rd. But golf’s a game of recovery, not perfection. Club golfers often carry a bad hole for the rest of the round, letting frustration turn into poor decisions. The best way to lower your score? Forget what’s behind you and play what’s in front of you. One bad swing doesn’t define your day…unless you let it.
Club Captain: Kidding Themselves That They’ve Got ‘Brysonpower’
Watches and rangefinders mean it’s never been easier to know it’s 166 yards to the flag but what use is that when you don’t know what club you hit 166 yards? PGA Tour pros hit their wedges 166 yards but you don’t, even if you tell other people you do. Go to a driving range, hit 30 balls with each club, record the carry and run-out distances, discard the outliers, then average out the rest. Write your distances down and take them with you every time you play, then keep updating them based on what actually happens out on the course.
This Is The #1 MISTAKE You’re Probably Making
AI: Not Getting Custom-Fitted Equipment
Many golfers, especially in the UK’s club scene, are more than happy to invest in top-of-the-line drivers, iron sets, and putters. And why not? Golf is a passion and often a pursuit of perfection.
But here’s the mistake: buying premium clubs off the shelf without getting custom-fitted. Even the best gear in the world won’t perform at its best if it’s not matched to your swing. Length, lie angle, shaft flex, grip size, these all influence contact, consistency, and confidence. It’s the same logic behind selecting the right electric golf trolley. Without the right setup, you’re not unlocking the full potential.
A custom fit turns good equipment into great performance. And for golfers who care about results, it's a no-brainer.
Club Captain: Buying Clubs, Not Lessons
If you're driving to the club and your car breaks down the first thing you do is call the RAC and get an expert to fix the problem, you don't just buy a new car. To often when a golfer’s swing goes wrong the first thing they say is "I know what I did wrong there" and if it keeps going wrong they go out and buy a new driver. Stop. Find a professional teacher you like and trust, then do what he or she says. And every £100 you spend on equipment spend another £100 on lessons with them!
So Who Wins, AI or The Club Captain?
The truth is each provide something valuable. The AI provides cold, clinical facts supported by data and patterns. Robert delivers the lived experience of hundreds of rounds, complete with nuance, context, and hard-earned knowledge. If you're serious about developing your game, the sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.
Who do you think won this debate? Leave a comment down below.
Mistake #5
AI: Ignoring Course Management
Too many golfers step onto the tee box with one thing in mind: smash it as far as possible. But just because you can reach for the driver doesn’t mean you should.
Smart golf is about playing to your strengths—and away from your weaknesses. That means thinking your way around the course, laying up when needed, and knowing where you don’t want to miss. Club members who play their home course every week still fall into the trap of autopilot golf. Next time, try asking yourself: what’s the smart shot here? Not just the sexy one.
Club Captain: Thinking Golf Is Just About Hitting A Golf Ball
In your four-hour round of golf you'll be swinging or putting for less than eight minutes. Those 90-odd swings and putts are of course crucial, but so many totally waste the rest of the time. Instead, think about what your strategy is going to be for the hole you're playing; forget your last bad shot and visualise only your next good shot; watch how the wind is affecting other players' shots; see how everyone's balls are running on the greens; keep hydrated and fed; conserve your energy.
Mistake #4
AI: Neglecting The Short Game
We all love a booming drive or a crisply struck iron, but it’s the wedge and putter that quietly do the scoring. Ask any club pro and they’ll tell you: most golfers would knock five shots off their handicap by practicing 50-yard chips and six-foot putts instead of chasing the mythical “perfect swing.”
British golfers, especially in unpredictable weather, also need to master bump-and-runs and tricky lies. If you're spending more time at the range than the short game area, you're doing your game a disservice.
Club Captain: Watching Happy Gilmore Instead of Jurassic Park
Stay with me on this one. Having finished the previous hole many walk to the next tee, pull out their driver, and then start thinking where to aim. But that’s not how golf works. Look at the green first and work out what club you want to be playing into it, then work backwards to the tee from there. If you want to consider driver forget the Happy Gilmore run-up, think more about Jurassic Park: just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD! The shorter the club you take off the tee the better chance you have to being straight with it, and golf is a lot simpler played from the fairway.
Mistake #3
AI: Playing The Wrong Tees
We’ve all seen it: golfers battling 420-yard par 4s from the back tees when they’ve no hope of reaching in two. Golf is supposed to be fun and challenging for the right reasons. Many UK clubs now encourage “playing it forward,” but ego still gets in the way. The right tees can mean more reachable greens, fewer three-woods into par 4s, and ultimately, a more enjoyable round. It’s not about proving anything, it's about playing the course that suits your game.
Club Captain: Thinking Rory’s Pars Are the Same as Their Pars
If you’re playing off an 18 handicap, the best chance you have to play to or even below your handicap is not to make birdies, it's to not make double bogeys: and the best way to not make double bogeys is to not try too hard to make pars. If you walk onto a 400+ yard par four with a stroke index of one, your first thought needs to be that Rory McIlroy is supposed to par the hole, you're not. The par of a hole is what a scratch golfer is supposed to play it in, so unless you're a scratch golfer don't think you have to par it.
You're not going to go from 18 handicap to single figures in one round: you'll do it by shaving off a shot at a time, and using the stroke indices properly can be like having a great caddy. Look at how many shots you get against your handicap and plan which holes to use them on, using the stroke indices as your guide. A 420-yard par four is scary: a 420-yard par five is way more attractive to play, and you'll make way more fours playing it as a five.
Mistake #2
AI: Letting One Bad Hole Ruin the Round
It’s a classic British trait to mutter "well, that’s my card gone" after a triple bogey on the 3rd. But golf’s a game of recovery, not perfection.
Club golfers often carry a bad hole for the rest of the round, letting frustration turn into poor decisions. The best way to lower your score? Forget what’s behind you and play what’s in front of you. One bad swing doesn’t define your day…unless you let it.
Club Captain: Kidding Themselves That They’ve Got ‘Brysonpower’
Watches and rangefinders mean it’s never been easier to know it’s 166 yards to the flag but what use is that when you don’t know what club you hit 166 yards? PGA Tour pros hit their wedges 166 yards but you don’t, even if you tell other people you do. Go to a driving range, hit 30 balls with each club, record the carry and run-out distances, discard the outliers, then average out the rest. Write your distances down and take them with you every time you play, then keep updating them based on what actually happens out on the course.
This Is The #1 MISTAKE You’re Probably Making
AI: Not Getting Custom-Fitted Equipment
Many golfers, especially in the UK’s club scene, are more than happy to invest in top-of-the-line drivers, iron sets, and putters. And why not? Golf is a passion and often a pursuit of perfection.
But here’s the mistake: buying premium clubs off the shelf without getting custom-fitted. Even the best gear in the world won’t perform at its best if it’s not matched to your swing. Length, lie angle, shaft flex, grip size, these all influence contact, consistency, and confidence. It’s the same logic behind selecting the right electric golf trolley. Without the right setup, you’re not unlocking the full potential.
A custom fit turns good equipment into great performance. And for golfers who care about results, it's a no-brainer.
Club Captain: Buying Clubs, Not Lessons
If you're driving to the club and your car breaks down the first thing you do is call the RAC and get an expert to fix the problem, you don't just buy a new car. To often when a golfer’s swing goes wrong the first thing they say is "I know what I did wrong there" and if it keeps going wrong they go out and buy a new driver. Stop. Find a professional teacher you like and trust, then do what he or she says. And every £100 you spend on equipment spend another £100 on lessons with them!
So, Who Wins, AI Or The Club Captain?
The truth is each provide something valuable. The AI provides cold, clinical facts supported by data and patterns. Robert delivers the lived experience of hundreds of rounds, complete with nuance, context, and hard-earned knowledge. If you're serious about developing your game, the sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.
Who do you think won this debate? Leave a comment down below.
For the person who does not intend to take golf seriously as a profession then my opinion would be AI wins as just buying clubs that don’t cost the earth won’t hurt your game and when you have a bad round with or without your friends then the pain of chucking them in the garage for another day is not as painful as that is what you would refer back to custom fit clubs should have helped me play better. So the expensive choice is not the answer until your comfortable with how your game is going.
golf is played from the head not the grip ,swing, or anything else ,think what you intend to do and allow the body to react to it.
Only point I’d question is “The shorter the club you take off the tee the better chance you have to being straight with it, and golf is a lot simpler played from the fairway”.
Strokes gained, arccos data, decade golf… all point to being as close to the hole as possible. Your miss from 50 yds from the rough is likely less than 150 from the fairway. Big advocate that unless there are penalty areas, get as far down there as possible off the tee!
Only point I’d question is “The shorter the club you take off the tee the better chance you have to being straight with it, and golf is a lot simpler played from the fairway”.
Strokes gained, arccos data, decade golf… all point to being as close to the hole as possible. Your miss from 50 yds from the rough is likely less than 150 from the fairway. Big advocate that unless there are penalty areas, get as far down there as possible off the tee!
AI is making very generalised observations, whereas Robert critique is applicable to all handicap levels of player.
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