Last week's new video with Coach Will is blowing up. Always fun to have happen as a creator!

The comments are wild. Should I get him on the podcast to take on the comment critics? 😁

Today I have 5 specific things Will shared with me I should be working on and a game you can try playing.

Today at a Glance

• 5 pieces of advice will gave to me.
• I've never heard of this chipping method!!!!
• Simple and effective putting game anyone can try.

Will's top 5 pieces advice for me :)

I asked Coach Will to give me five things I should focus on in my game.

I figured I’d share them with you too, since I bet a lot of you will find them just as helpful.

1. Start with a Go-To Club

Problem: You bomb the driver one day… and the next day might not be able to hit a fairway.

Fix: Have a reliable fairway finder when you're not feeling it. No one has their driver dialed and ready to go every day you need to have another go-to shot ready.

Checklist:

• Choose a go-to club (e.g., 2-iron, 5-wood, hybrid).
• Relentlessly practice hitting it into a 30 yard fairway on the range.
• Know when to bench the driver (tight tee shot, first few holes, no warm-up).

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2. Know Your Yardages!

Problem: Feels like everything goes the same distance and no clarity on what yardages your clubs go.

Fix: Chart your yardages for every swing: 9:00 swing, ¾, full, smash. Build out a matrix of distances for each iron.

Checklist:

• Use a launch monitor to get real data.
• Record 10 shots each: 9:00 swing, ¾, full, smash.
• Create a personal yardage chart for each club.
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3. Master the Wedge Clock System

Problem: You’re launching wedges to the moon and guessing on distances.

Fix: Train your body to deliver consistent swing lengths like 9:00, 10:30, and full. Combine this with tempo and launch angle control to hit specific yardages from 50–120 yards.

Drill: The Clock System Ladder

• Pick one wedge.
• Hit 3 shots each at 9:00, 10:30, and full swings.
• Chart distance + ball flight.
• Switch clubs and repeat.
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4. Expand Your Chipping Arsenal

Problem: You’re addicted to the lob wedge.

Fix: Practice chipping with multiple clubs (9-iron, PW, SW, LW) to understand rollout and landing zones. It’s not always about spinning it close; sometimes it’s about playing the easy shot that has the highest percentage of getting within 8 ft of the hole.

Checklist:

• Practice chips with at least 4 clubs.
• Learn where each lands and how it rolls out.
• Use lower-lofted clubs when possible for simplicity and control.
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“You don’t need Phil-level touch - just more options.”

5. Train Putts from 6 to 15 Feet

Problem: You’re solid inside 4 feet, but the make percentage goes downhill from 8-12 feet.

Fix: Use games like the 10-point Putting Game to challenge yourself under pressure and build consistency at scoring distances.

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Keep reading for the 10 point putting game below.

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10-Point Putting Drill: How to Play

This game comes from Mark Broadie and his book, "Every Shot Counts."

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Purpose: Train your pace control and accuracy on the putts that matter most, from 6 to 15 feet. These are the putts that separate good rounds from great ones.

Setup:

• Place 5 tees around the hole at distances of 9 feet, 10 feet, 11 feet, 12 feet, and 13 feet.
• Arrange them in a circle around the hole, so you get different breaks and slopes.
• You’ll use 1 ball and rotate around the stations.
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Scoring System:

• Make the putt = +2 points
• 2 putts = 0 points
• Leave it short = -1 point
• Three-putt = -2 points​
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Goal:

• Accumulate 10 points total.

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We have a ton of great content getting scheduled right now!

To take you behind the scenes...

My favorite idea is a new podcast series. I'm going to do deep dive on arm lock and broomstick putting styles.

Super excited.

Talk with players, coaches, engineers - get all the opinions.

It'll start as podcasts and then do full on video guides

Kicking that off here next week!
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-Cordie

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