My main areas of focus this season has been on the mental aspect of the game and focused based off strokes gained data.
I’ve practiced my physical game less often but when I did, there was an aspect of mental training involved.
I saw my handicap drop from 4.5 to start the year to 0.7 and my scoring average improve by three strokes.
How do I measure my course performance by not using score?
I use a mental scorecard for each hole and my goal is to follow my process on all shots for a hole. If successful, I get a 1. 18/18 is the goal and the rounds when I stick to that well, I typically play well.
As for other stats, strokes gained data is extremely valuable in determining where to spend my time. I might feel like I’m not putting well only to realize I’m putting better than the average scratch golfer. So why spend time there if I’m coughing up 2-3 strokes with tee shots or approach?
As for breaking barriers, I enjoy Will Robins’ game of playing alternating holes of 2-ball worst ball and the forward tees. Teaches us to play conservatively where needed and go low when in position.