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I Tested Golf’s Biggest Myth…The Results Surprised Me!
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I Tested Golf’s Biggest Myth…The Results Surprised Me!
Mark Crossfield›
Apr 27, 202629:0118.4K views
In this episode, we finally put the ultimate debate to the test: Would you score lower if a Pro hit all your drives, or if a Pro hit all your approach shots? Most golfers are told that "it's all about the short game," but the data often tells a different story. We took 10-handicapper Rory Anderson out on the course to experiment with both scenarios. We analyse everything from penalty strokes off the tee to proximity to the hole on approach shots to see which professional intervention actually saves the most strokes for the average player.
What You’ll Learn:
The Impact of Distance: How a pro-level drive changes your club selection for the rest of the hole.
Penalty Avoidance: Why the driver might be the most "destructive" club for an amateur.
Proximity to Hole: Does a pro's iron play actually lead to more birdies for a 10 handicap?
Course Management: Why knowing your "miss" is the secret to breaking 80.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Hole 1 (Driving)
02:22 Hole 2 (Driving)
06:06 Hole 3 (Driving)
10:02 Hole 4 (Driving)
12:19 Hole 5 (Approach)
16:04 Hole 6 (Approach)
19:51 Hole 7 (Approach)
22:49 Final Hole (Approach)
27:56 My Verdict
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