
Let me start by saying, I feel your pain. I too have spent round after round zig-zagging around the course trying to put together a respectable score - often spending most of the time well away from my playing partners who regularly occupy the fairway.
Before, I never really grasped how an oversight in my pre-shot routine, specifically relating to my shot selection, was negatively impacting my ability to not only navigate my way around the golf course but also score well.