5 Strategies Pros Use To Avoid Double Bogeys

Double Bogeys. Blowup Holes. We all have them. They’re the fastest—and most frustrating—way to wreck a scorecard. The good news? They’re also one of the easiest mistakes to avoid. Every golfer, from beginner to low handicapper, struggles with them at some point. Learning how to avoid double bogeys is one of the easiest ways to instantly lower your golf scores. In this episode of The Game Plan, Golf Digest Senior Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen dives into the data to share 5 smart strategies professional golfers use to avoid double bogeys—and they work just as well for amateur golfers. From three-putt prevention to smart aiming tips, bail-out strategies, and course management fundamentals, this video is packed with golf tips that will help you play smarter, make fewer mistakes, and lower your handicap.

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