How to Play Like a Scratch Golfer!

What actually separates a scratch golfer from everyone else? It’s usually not better swing mechanics—it’s better decisions. In today’s 9-hole challenge, I’m setting a target score and committing to thinking like a scratch golfer on every single shot. I’ll walk you through my club selection, targets, course management, and the mindset behind every decision to show how smart golf can save more strokes than perfect golf. If you’re trying to break 90, 80, or even par, these are the strategies you can start using in your next round.