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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Mark Townsend

7 Ways To Shoot Lower Scores In 2026 (Including A Pro Scoring Shot Strategy)

Keith Wood building a better score on the golf course by using the pro scoring shot strategy, highlighted by a green dotted line towards a green scoring shot circle, while a red dotted line points to a cross in he greenside bunker indicating that being the wrong strategy choice. There are also three inset images of examples of how to build a better score, each of which Keith demonstrates and explains using 30 years of experience.

Putting a score together takes practice and its own strategy – it doesn't just happen of its own accord.

Avoiding the 8 common mistakes plaguing your game can help you cut your handicap in 2026, but as well as technical alterations you also need to think and play smarter.

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