I’m willing to bet your strategy is completely backwards, especially when it comes to the easiest and hardest holes on the course.

Coach Will Robins had some great ideas he shared when he visited me here in MN last month.

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Today at a Glance

• My thoughts on LAB Golf sale.
• GREAT book I wish I had read sooner.
• 2 key course strategies for every golfer.
• Learn about Riccio's Rule for figuring out what you're going to shoot.
• Mr first impressions of the Whoop 5.0

Do you Whoop?

I've been on and off over the years with Whoop.

I remember the first version, (the white 3.0 in the photo), I got back before COVID and then wore it during COVID as they were one of the only ways of early detection. Crazy to think about.

I just bought the new 5.0 and had some good realizations after looking at the app and trying to figure some things out.

• I’ve been feeling exhausted in the mornings… because I am exhausted. Turns out going to bed late and waking up early with kids is a bad combo. Who knew. Sometimes it takes some measuring and data to become aware of the obvious. So I've been moving bedtime up and it's really helped.
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• My daily strain was NOT ENOUGH. Office work + running kids around = not enough strain. Golf actually helps a ton here. You'd be shocked at how much strain a quick 9 will get you.

So what's new with the 5.0?

Battery life is longer, app has a new feature called "healthspan" giving you a whoop age.

Physically the product seems the same size and weight as the 4.0 when wearing and comparing them.

(FYI - Not an ad, actually paying to wear it. Just wanted to confirm this for you 😂)

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If you want to compete against me join our Whoop Team. I found I had an old Golf Science Lab team I had created and updated it. You can keep me accountable and see if my 4 month old is letting me get any sleep or not 😁.

Team: CODE COMM-559288

If you don't have a Whoop go here ​

2 things to remember from this week's video with Will Robins

First of all, it's super fun to host Will here in MN, at my home club, Somerby in Byron!

Make sure to watch it as he dives into a way to reverse engineer your way into breaking 85.

But these concepts apply to far more than just those trying to break 85.

Here are 2 universal truths.

#1 The math is simple: 95 - (GIR × 2) = your score.

Six greens gets you to 83. If you’re already hitting 6+ greens but still shooting 90+, stop grinding your swing. Your problem isn’t approach shots, it’s three-putts, chunked chips, and blow-up holes.
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Do the math on your handicap and add up your GIR total.

Curious about this formula, 95 - (GIR × 2) = your score? 👇

I did some digging and it's called Riccio's Rule based on it's author, Dr. Lucius Riccio, a Columbia University professor who first presented it at the 1990 World Scientific Congress of Golf.

​Here's an article I found diving into it.​

#2 Flip the pressure on hard vs. easy holes.

Most of us ramp up the tension on the hardest holes (stroke index 1-6), trying to pull off hero shots when water and OB lurk everywhere.

That’s backwards.

On hard holes, accept bogey before you tee off and take the pressure off. Hit the easy shots and don't try to be a hero.

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If you want to get more coaching from Will. Check out the scoring method, his unique approach to course management and strategy.

​ 🙌 Well Played: This Week’s Top Finds: ​ 🧪 I’ve had a LAB Golf putter in the bag for years, and even got to visit their HQ this past December. We filmed a fun little series where I tried to beat Sam Hahn on a putting course running through the factory. Hilarious day. ​ I’ve always been a fan of what they’re building. And honestly, I just love seeing golf companies win, it’s a tough industry. So hearing they just sold for $200 million? That’s awesome. ​This article from My Golf Spy was fantastic, great quotes from Sam. Worth the read. Excited to see where they go from here. ​ 🏎️ Golf brands as F1 cars got me good this week. Well done. 😂 This is insane NUCLR GOLF @NUCLRGOLF 🙋🏼‍♂️⛽️💨 #WATCH — Scottie Scheffler admits to @PardonMyTake that he was the one who ripped a fart on the 17th at The Open: “Yeah that was me!” 7:50 AM • Jul 25, 2025 420 Retweets 15061 Likes Read 84 replies ​

I'm late to the party, but "Outlive" by Dr. Peter Attia is brilliant..

It's not just another diet or workout plan. He actually breaks down the medical research first, explains why your body works the way it does, then gives you the actionable stuff.

(FYI - this isn't a light read you can casually skim)

Most health books skip straight to "do this, eat that" without helping you understand the why behind it all.

I'm about half way through and really enjoying it. Would recommend!

Till next week,

-Cordie

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