Keith - DropMyScore

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On a mission to help golfers lower their scores. Previously worked at Crystal Palace FC, Fulham FC, Team GB

Screenshot essay titled 'Hit more greens without changing your swing' discusses how increasing accuracy can lower golf scores by tracking missed shots. It emphasizes the importance of data collection, encouraging players to record where they miss each green (short, long, left, right). The essay suggests a more detailed method by tracking misses in relation to the green's front, middle, and back. It advises adjusting strategy based on identified patterns, such as aiming longer and to the left if short right misses are common. The conclusion encourages players to play according to their patterns to improve accuracy and lower scores.
A screenshot essay titled 'Perform better than your handicap', discussing a game to improve golf performance. The essay outlines the 'Acceptable Shot' game which involves playing on a golf course and judging each shot as 'acceptable' or not. Acceptable shots include well-struck tee shots that remain in play, approach shots near the green, and chip shots landing on the green. If a shot is deemed unacceptable, the player must take it again, potentially changing clubs. The text emphasizes that the goal is not perfection and encourages players to understand their capabilities, especially in challenging conditions. It concludes with the notion that players may be surprised by how low they can score by maintaining an average level of play.
Screenshot essay titled 'Is golf coaching actually making you better?' featuring the following content: A section titled 'Why Players Get WORSE' which lists reasons such as 'Trying to look pretty', 'Demanding to hit a draw', and 'Forgetting that impact is 🔑'. The author questions if players actually improve after lessons and notes that most do not. Another section titled 'Signs of a Great Lesson' lists traits such as 'The coach works with YOUR unique body', 'You know how any change affects strike and ball flight', and 'Your scores improve!'. The content emphasizes the importance of personalized coaching and measurable improvement in golf lessons.
Screenshot essay titled 'Shoot Level Par for 9 Holes at the Short Game Area'. The text discusses a performance game for single figure golfers focusing on chipping skills. It emphasizes the strategy of getting hard chips on the green and easy chips up and down to have a chance at shooting par or better. It explains that not every chip needs to be successfully completed to improve performance relative to scratch players. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to play the game, suggesting players go around their chipping area aiming for level par over 9 holes, with each hole being a par 2. Players should choose what they consider easy up and downs and restart if they fail, while also setting a time limit to complete the game.
Screenshot essay titled 'How to finish 18 holes without getting tired' discussing the importance of appropriate physical training for golfers. The author critiques high-intensity cardio exercises, like running or using a Peloton, which they argue do not match the physiological demands of golf. They recommend focusing on speed and weight training for improved performance, lower scores, and injury prevention. The essay emphasizes walking the golf course during practice rounds at a slightly faster pace to build endurance and achieve better golf fitness, stating it is the most effective way to prepare for competitive play.
Screenshot of an essay titled 'On-course game for if you struggle with hitting greens and with bunker shots.' The essay explains a practice game to improve golf skills with rules to play 9 holes, aiming to hit greens in regulation or use bunker shots to save the hole. It emphasizes adding pressure through rewards and punishments and encourages setting personal challenges and rewards for achieving targets.
Screenshot of an essay titled 'How to make the driving range slightly more realistic.' The text discusses common issues faced when transitioning from practice on the driving range to actual course play, specifically focusing on alignment and the mental aspect of shot outcomes. There is a highlight on the techniques used by Tiger Woods as described by his caddy, Steve Williams, emphasizing a broad concept of aiming for fairways. The essay suggests simulating a 30-yard fairway on the driving range, alternating dead-zones on each side while aiming to hit a specific number of balls into the fairway. It encourages golfers to develop better target alignment.
Screenshot of an essay titled 'How to draw or fade the golf ball on demand'. The essay discusses the importance of deciding whether to learn to move the ball both ways and references suggestions from golf legends Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus about working the ball towards the flag. It introduces a 'Foolproof Method', advising golfers to focus on closing or opening the clubface at address rather than complicating their swing path. The author encourages experimentation with clubface positions to find what works best for individual players.
Screenshot essay titled 'How many practice swings are best for maximum clubhead speed?' discussing the importance of practice swings in golf for amateurs to achieve maximum distance off the tee. It references professional golfers Padraig Harrington and Bryson Dechambeau, who advocate for fast practice swings to enhance speed. The essay suggests using a swing speed radar for testing the effectiveness of 0, 1, 2, and 3 practice swings before hitting the driver during practice rounds. It emphasizes that each golfer should determine the number of practice swings that leads to their fastest drive speeds.
Screenshot essay titled 'How to decide which club to use on par 4 and 5s' discussing the confusion of choosing the right club for teeing off. The author shares personal insights on club selection, mentioning the Decade decision tree and contrasting opinions on using a driver. The essay emphasizes the importance of personal testing on one’s own course, detailing a methodical approach for the season where the author is testing hybrid, fairway wood, mini-driver, and driver. The process involves playing two balls on each hole, recording shots taken to reach the green, and aims to improve ball-striking while creating a personalized strategy for choosing the best club.
Screenshot essay titled "The Short Game Gauntlet" detailing a short game challenge for golfers. It suggests playing over 9 holes on a quiet evening, aiming to complete three levels per hole. Level A requires getting 3 up and down shots from 5-25 yards with 4 balls; Level B involves getting 2 up and down from 25-50 yards; Level C is about making a 3-foot, 4-foot, and 5-footer to win. Highlights include a non-negotiable rule of automatic loss for missing the green and emphasizes the importance of randomizing each level using a number app for varied yardage and shot direction. It also advises adjustments for skill levels, particularly for higher handicaps.
Screenshot essay titled 'Be a Killer Inside 5-Feet: the 10-in-a-Row Game' discussing a game to improve putting skills. The text highlights that PGA pros hole 90% of their 4-foot putts and encourages amateurs to aim for similar levels through a game called '10 in a row,' which involves holing 10 consecutive 4-foot putts. It emphasizes the importance of variability in skill development, suggesting that players should change their putt each time to make practice efficient and enjoyable. The essay explains the game's mechanics, recommending the use of a random number generator app to determine putt locations and mentioning the option of varying distances for pros and amateurs, along with the idea of incorporating rewards and punishments to enhance motivation.
Screenshot essay titled 'How to improve your short game to scratch level in one hour a week (part 4/4)' featuring text discussing the importance of hitting the ground before the ball in golf. It challenges the common belief that you must always hit the ball first and suggests that hitting the ground first can be beneficial for different types of shots, such as flop, mid-flight, or bump and run. It encourages golfers to experiment with ground-strike locations by hitting the ground in various positions relative to the ball—whether in front, below, or behind. The essay emphasizes the value of discovering when to use each ground-strike technique, depending on turf conditions and desired ball flight. Concludes with an encouragement for practice and exploration in improving one's short game.
Screenshot essay titled 'How to improve your short game to scratch level in one hour a week (part 3)' featuring text about pre-shot habits to enhance chipping skills. The content includes two main sections: (A) 'Test the Lie' advises golfers to take practice swings to feel the grass resistance, noting that thicker grass requires a faster club head speed, while a bare lie results in a faster, lower ball flight. It emphasizes the importance of sensing the practice swing before each short game shot. (B) 'Watch Your Low Point' highlights the importance of noticing where the club strikes the grass, acknowledging that different slopes and lies affect this contact point, allowing adjustments in ball position for better shots.
Screenshot essay titled 'How to improve your short game to scratch level in one hour a week (part 2)'. It discusses strategies to enhance short game skills in golf, emphasizing the importance of gamifying practice sessions. The essay highlights picking the weakest shot (flop, medium-pitch, or bump-and-run) and using a medium-difficulty lie in the rough. It outlines a goal of getting five balls on the green and maintaining specific up-and-down statistics for each type of shot. The text also advises using a chipping club for putting to increase challenge and effectiveness. Lastly, it explains that this method helps condition golfers to consistently hit the green while adapting to different situations.
Screenshot essay titled 'How to improve your short game to scratch level in one hour a week (part 1)'. The body text discusses the ease of chipping at a scratch level, introducing 'The Three Shots You Need': Flop Shot, Bump and Run, and Medium Pitch. It suggests using different clubs for each shot for better results. The essay emphasizes the importance of finding a 'stock shot', encouraging readers to test various combinations of wrist position (wide, narrow, medium), shot shape (fade, draw, straight), and stance (open, closed, square) to develop a proficient short game.