Most golfers are going to miss greens. That’s not the problem. The problem is where we miss them. Shot Scope data shows how normal it is to miss greens: 15 handicap: hits about 4 greens per round 20 handicap: hits about 3–4 greens per round 25 handicap: hits about 2–3 greens per round So for a lot of everyday golfers, that means you’re missing around 14–16 greens every round. (Golf Monthly) And once you miss, getting up and down is hard. Golf Monthly's breakdown of Shot Scope data puts the 20-handicap benchmark for getting up and down at around 32%. (Shot Scope - ROW) That means if you keep short-siding yourself, firing at tucked pins, or missing in the worst spot, you’re asking your short game to save you over and over again. That’s not strategy. That’s gambling. The smarter play is simple: Stop chasing flags. Aim at the centre of the green. Give yourself the safest miss. A 30-foot putt from the middle of the green is usually better than a short-sided chip, a bunker shot, or trying to save par from the rubbish. This is your goal next round: Aim at the centre of the green instead of chasing flags. Comment below and let us know where you tried it — and what the outcome was.

Fairways are optional. Smart decisions are not. This is the clubhouse for everyday golfers chasing lower scores, fewer blow-ups and more laughs. START WITH THESE 3 STEPS 1. Introduce yourself in The Clubhouse Tell us where you’re from, where you play, your handicap or usual score, and your most Donny moment. 2. Check out Lower Scores Fast Simple tips to help you score better without rebuilding your whole swing. 3. Jump into a challenge Try the current challenge, post your score, and see if you can make the Board of Honour. WHERE TO POST The Clubhouse - general chat, intros, questions and golf chaos. Lower Scores Fast - quick scoring tips and smarter golf ideas. Unhack This Hole - what’s your play? Course strategy breakdowns. Challenges - weekly practice and scoring challenges. The Good, The Bad & The Donny - share one good, one bad and one Donny from your round. Board of Honour - challenge winners, smart decisions and Donny Award moments. YOUR FIRST POST Head to The Clubhouse and introduce yourself. Where do you play, what do you usually shoot, and what part of your game makes you want to throw your clubs in the ocean? Welcome in. Golf’s hard. Let’s get better together.

Donny is the golfer inside all of us. He loves the hero shot. He thinks trees are mostly air. He can turn one bad shot into three very quickly. A Donny moment is any shot, decision or disaster that seemed like a good idea for about three seconds. In this group, Donny is here for laughs, learning and smarter decisions next time. Less Donny. Lower scores. Fewer blow-ups. More laughs. Fairways are optional. Smart decisions are not.