Keep Par in Play

The Anti-Hero Shot Rule for 90s Golfers

Pillar #5 – Know Thyself

The Hard Truth

The hero shot gives you 30 seconds of pride and 30 minutes of damage.
Keeping par in play means choosing the shot that gives you a realistic path to bogey-or-better.

Do This Now

• In trouble: get back to safety first.
• Aim for a spot you can actually hit, not a miracle window.
• Accept the boring shot. Your ‘boring’ decision keeps par alive.

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Finding the conservative way back out in play is always prudent. No matter how boring it may feel or look. Hero shots do nothing but add to the score. Keep par in play! Suing a better overall trouble shot strategy.

Quick Drill

• Next round: count ‘hero attempts.’ Your goal is zero. Bet you keep par in play when you do.

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