Every golfer has gotten advice—from instructors, YouTube, or that guy in your Saturday group who still wears a white belt. But the best golf advice for your next round isn’t complicated. It’s simple, practical, and it sticks.
What follows isn’t swing mechanics or drills. It’s real talk from real players. Wisdom earned from bad rounds, good rounds, and everything in between.
The Best Golf Advice for Your Next Round
- Don’t aim for the pin. Aim for the miss you can live with.
Pins are tempting. But flags aren’t always friendly. Play to the fat side of the green, avoid short-siding yourself, and give your short game a chance to shine. - If you want to swing harder, first learn how to miss smaller.
Distance is fun—but dispersion is what kills rounds. Dial in consistent contact before you chase 300-yard bombs. - Your grip should feel like you’re holding a bird—not crushing your ex’s dreams.
Too tight, and you’ll lose feel and rhythm. Too loose, and you might let go of the club. Find the balance. Soft hands make for smoother swings. - Your warm-up isn’t for fixing your swing—it’s to find out which version of you showed up today.
Are you flushing it? Missing left? Hitting everything thin? Good. Now you know what to expect. Adjust your game plan, not your mechanics. - Walking off a shot you’re not ready for is a power move, not a weakness.
Don’t pull the trigger until you’re committed. If the wind swirls or doubt creeps in—back off. Reset. Then hit with confidence. - Only apologize if your shot hits a person. Otherwise, it’s part of the game.
Chunk it, slice it, top it—it happens. Laugh it off and move on. Everyone’s been there. - Your worst shot teaches you more than your best—if you’re paying attention.
Why did that shot happen? Bad club choice? Nerves? Poor alignment? Ask yourself. Learn. Then let it go. - Work on putting like it’s your job. It’s the only club you’ll use over 30 times.
You can’t ball-strike your way out of bad putting. Practice lag putts. Dial in 3-footers. Read greens. We talk more about this in our Texas wind guide—because putting in wind is a whole different beast. - At the end of the day, no one cares about your score—they care if you were fun to play with.
Be the golfer everyone wants in their group. Celebrate their good shots. Don’t throw tantrums. Keep it light and enjoy the walk. - Play fast. Be quiet when you’re supposed to. Don’t look for lost balls.
Seriously. Don’t take 10 minutes looking for your Pro V1 in the woods. Or 2 minutes. Drop, take the penalty, and keep it moving. Pace of play is incredibly important in the game of golf. (In fact, take a second to read up on all golf etiquette.) - Hit the shots you know you can hit.
You don’t need the hero shot unless you’re on TV. Punch out. Lay up. Play smart golf and avoid the blowup holes. - If you’re between clubs—take the longer one and swing smooth.
Hard swings = high spin = unpredictable results. Take more club and put a smooth tempo on it. You’ll hit it closer more often than not. - Put your ego in the trunk with your spare tire.
You’re not Rory. You’re not even Rory’s caddie. Play the tees that match your game, not your pride. - Treat every round like a story, not a test.
There are plot twists. There are comebacks. There are disasters. The best stories are the ones where you keep showing up.
Bonus Tips from the Weekend Warriors
We dug through the real stuff—Reddit threads, reader submissions, and clubhouse confessions. Here are some bonus gems from everyday players:
- Find a routine and stick to it. Especially under pressure.
Whether it's a waggle, a deep breath, or one look at the target—develop a rhythm that calms you down and keeps you focused. - Study the course before you play. Look at flyovers or maps.
Apps like The Grint or 18Birdies show hole layouts and hazards. Even better? Play our Legends flyover videos and get familiar with every twist and turn before your trip. - Don’t be afraid to chip from off the green.
Texas lies can be tight. A wedge might dig. If the green’s flat and the fringe is clean—putt it. No one’s judging. - Stretch. Hydrate. Then swing.
It’s not rocket science, but it matters, especially in the summer in central Texas. Hydrate regularly - the pro shop is a convenient stop from hole 6 and at the turn (hole 9) - to keep your body and swing cool under pressure.
What Makes Golf Great? The People. The Stories. The Lessons.
Every round is different. That’s what keeps us coming back. Sometimes you light it up, sometimes you blow up. But there’s always a lesson, a laugh, or maybe even a shot you’ll remember forever.
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The best golf advice for your next round isn’t complicated—it’s practical, repeatable, and rooted in awareness: Know yourself, know your game, and most of all, enjoy the ride.