358. Scott Fawcett: Lowering Scores Using Course Strategy, Strokes Gained, and Common Sense

Guest: Scott Fawcett (Decade Golf)Host: Jeff PelizzaroEpisode Number: 358Podcast: The 18STRONG PodcastPartners: Linksoul, 1stPhorm

Summary

Unlock the key to improving your golf game as we sit down with Scott Fawcett, the man behind Decade Golf. Together, we dissect the world of golf strategy, with Scott sharing his vast knowledge from his professional golf and poker background. His innovative system helps golfers at all levels understand shot patterns and make strategic decisions, thereby enhancing their performance on the course.

We then venture into the art of setting efficient targets and managing expectations. This episode unravels the mystery behind strokes gained, a concept that measures a player’s performance, and its application in enhancing your game. The conversation evolves, encompassing course conditions and their impact on your game, alongside a walkthrough of the Decade system, which has already improved the performance of countless tour players.

We wrap up our conversation by revealing the power of meditation in golf. Scott takes us through his preparation for the Champions Q-School, sharing his love for the game and how physical fitness and strength training can significantly up your golf game. As a bonus, Scott shares his dream celebrity foursome and his recommended reads that can help enhance not just your game, but also your overall well-being. This episode is your ticket to making smarter decisions on the course and taking your golf game to the next level!

Main Topics

(00:03) Decade Golf

Professional golfer Scott Fawcett shares his Decade Golf system for smarter course management and lower scores.

(11:52) Improving Golf Strategy and Managing Expectations

Decade system improves golf performance by choosing efficient targets, measuring strokes gained, and considering course conditions.

(18:58) Golf Instruction

Shot patterns, mindset, putting, shape consistency, mental game, approach strategy, target commitment, and professional struggles.

(23:22) Understanding Shot Patterns in Golf

Understanding shot patterns leads to better decision making on the golf course and can greatly improve performance.

(27:41) Golf Strategy and Tracking Statistics

Nature’s DECADE acronym emphasizes choosing the correct target, considering constraints, and accurately judging wind for successful golf strategy.

(38:12) Form, Golf, and Partnership Celebration

Tracking statistics and playing smart golf can improve your game, as discussed with First Form and the Decade app.

(44:34) Analyzing Golf Performance and Strategy

Professional golfers like Cam Smith and Zach Johnson use statistics to improve performance and manage egos and variance.

(54:50) Training and Preparation for Golf Q-School

Fitness, injury recovery, and love for golf are discussed by a guest preparing for Champions Q-School.

(01:04:21) Recommended Books, Dream Celebrity Foursome, Power

Professional golfer Scott Fawcett shares his walkup song, recommended book, dream celebrity foursome,