EP 116: Stop Fighting the Golf Course. Start Working With It.
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EP 116: Stop Fighting the Golf Course. Start Working With It.

18:22 Mar 18, 2026
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This past weekend in professional golf delivered a clear reminder of how the game is meant to be played.At the highest level, players aren’t forcing their swing onto the course — they’re responding to it. They recognize the shape of the hole, the angles it presents, and the shot it requires. Whether it’s a soft fade into a tucked pin or a draw that follows the design of the fairway, the best players in the world can shape the ball both ways and adapt to what’s in front of them.In this episode, Scotty breaks down one of the most important — and often overlooked — concepts in golf improvement: Stop fighting the golf course. Start working with it.Too many golfers try to hit the same shot on every hole, regardless of the situation. Real progress begins when you understand how each hole is designed and learn to match your ball flight to it.Golf isn’t asking for your favorite swing —it’s asking for the right shot.And when you learn to see that clearly, shape the ball both ways, and commit to what the moment requires, everything starts to simplify — and that’s where real improvement begins.Because when you stop fighting the game and trust your motion, you begin to truly Own Your SSWING.Shop the new G'day Golfers hat👉 Available now in the SSWING ShopJoin the SSWING SocietyBe part of a growing community of golfers, movers and performance-minded individuals committed to mastering their game.📬 Join the SSWING Newsletter: www.sswing.comYour weekly drive — The Friday Fix — delivering golf movement, mastery tips and all things SSWING straight to your inbox.Support the ShowFollow our Social Media for all the best moments from the show:Pivot The Path Instagram - click here!SSWING YouTube - click here!SSWING Website - click here! SSWING Instagram - click here!
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