Distance off the tee seems to be what everybody obsesses over lately. In this week's episode I'm speaking with an elite + handicap golfer, Travis Liedke (@fundamentalsofgolf) about course strategy. Tons of golden nuggets in this episode. Enjoy and if you haven't gotten The Scratch App Yet, do it! https://thescratchplan.com/appdownload/?v=fundamentals

Adam, from the YouTube account @Notascratchgolfer uses a greenlight drive system to make sure he's getting as many chances at GIRs as possible. In today's round, I walk through strategy on how to execute this and give yourself a lot more looks, making your round a lot more fun!

Sometimes it can be very helpful to try the opposite of what you've been trying. That's what I did today, and the results were....eye opening!

Link to Golf Sidekick's Video: https://youtu.be/6nIvYm2T1ss?si=LXVGRbBkbn_b7mBG

Next Round Used Clubs: https://nextround.sjv.io/QjrqMP

Shot Pattern App: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6447127454&code=SCRATCHPLAN

Can a simple formula really help you break 80? In this episode of I Tried…, I put Golf Sidekick’s famous 666 system to the test. The idea is straightforward: 6 GIRs, 6 up & downs, and no more than 6 over par on the “birthday” holes. But does it actually work when you’re out on the course?

I’ll walk you through how I approached my round using the 666 strategy, what decisions it forced me to make, and whether it changed my mindset under pressure. You’ll hear the highs, the slip-ups, and the final scorecard.

If you’ve ever wondered whether course management can shave strokes off your game—or if it’s just another golf gimmick—this episode is for you.

This week was the club championship for my men's league at Eagle Mountain Golf Course in Brigham City, Utah. I love tournament golf and had a lot of fun at this event. It was a crazy rollercoaster round of golf. I hope you enjoy!

I would love to hear some feedback on these episodes. What would make them more enjoyable? shoot me an email at jake@thescratchplan.com

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Episode 1: THE Bounceback

Ever had a rough start to your golf round but managed to turn it around? In this episode, I recap my latest round where the first two holes nearly derailed me — but with a stronger mental approach and smarter decisions, I found my rhythm and bounced back to finish solid.

I’ll take you shot by shot, breaking down:

• What my handicap was before the round
• The score I needed to drop my handicap
• My mental strategy after a tough start
• How I adjusted my decisions on each hole
• Key lessons to take into practice this week

This podcast follows my journey to scratch golf, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. If you’ve ever battled back from a tough stretch or struggled with the mental side of golf, this episode is for you.

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