{"id":800,"date":"2026-05-07T18:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/this-overlooked-mistake-is-adding-dumb-strokes-to-each-round\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T18:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T18:34:20","slug":"this-overlooked-mistake-is-adding-dumb-strokes-to-each-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegorelocationnews.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/this-overlooked-mistake-is-adding-dumb-strokes-to-each-round\/","title":{"rendered":"This Overlooked Mistake is Adding Dumb Strokes to Each Round"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Look, as average and beginner golfers, we all make mistakes out on the golf course – which should be expected, as every<\/em> level of player does it, even greats like Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele.<\/p>\n

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But the mistakes that really crush rounds? The controllable ones which don’t come from a chunked shot or a wicked slice off the tee with your driver.<\/p>\n

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Sure, those are infuriating to deal with and accept, but if you’re an amateur player, they happen a lot. But the ones that come from dumb decision-making? Those are the ultimate killers – and it’s time to fix them if you’re serious about lowering your scores, says top-ranked teacher Ryan Young.<\/p>\n

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Too Many Amateur Golfers Don’t Know Their Distances<\/h2>\n

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