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Friday Fun: The Only 2 Yardages You Should Worry About On Approach

Plus, in Trivia - Who did Tiger Woods obliterate in match play?

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Wild Golf
May 23, 2025

Happy Friday - let’s talk about something that a lot of die-hard golfers are plagued with - overanalyzing and making golf way more complicated than it needs to be! Sometimes we have a tendency to make golf harder by gathering way too much information before the shot - How far to the back edge? How much to clear the trouble? How much will the ball roll out vs. spin? Blah blah blah.

In today’s Friday Fun, we have a perfect tip from the greatest to ever play the game. Follow his simple advice to help free you up to hit better shots.

Let’s go!

Tiger Only Worries About These 2 Numbers - So Should You!
Tiger explains his course management logic on approach shots

Tiger Woods is pretty good at golf. I mean, he’s won a couple of tournaments, right? So when he gives advice, listen up! Here is Tiger talking about the only two numbers he ever asks his caddy for on approach shots - how far is it to carry over any trouble, and the pin. He is only worried about how far his ball flies, and this simple approach will help almost any player!

When You Are Playing Well, Don’t Talk About It!
Never jinx yourself and say it out loud

We’ve all been there - you are striping it before the round and you mention to your buddies how great you are feeling, only to fall flat on your face on the course! Golf is a cruel game and will always show you who is in charge. Hang in there, it’ll come back again soon.

The New Age of the Mini-Driver is Upon Us
Is it right for your game?

Every major manufacturer of golf equipment has jumped on the mini-driver train, and for good reason. These little beasts pack quite the punch and are a great substitute at the top end of your bag. And just look at that little beaut!

Have you tried a mini-driver? What are your thoughts on these new clubs?

TODAY’S TRIVIA
Answer to Win a Framed 2025 PGA Championship Poster and a Holderness & Bourne Quarter Zip
(1 winner chosen on 5/31/25 across all May trivia entries, 1,000 correct respondents minimum)

Who did Tiger Woods beat in match play 9 & 8, achieving the biggest margin of victory in match play format on the PGA Tour?

Hint: Tiger beat him after he was quoted saying "anything can happen, especially where he's hitting the ball"- famous last words!

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