What if one of the most common pieces of golf advice you’ve been following for years is actually costing you shots?

Should you really try to eliminate one side of the golf course? Is your natural shot shape actually your best? And could a shorter driver help you hit the ball further?

This week on How Low Can You Go?, we’re joined by Lou Stagner — Arccos Golf’s data insights expert, golf statistics guru and co-host of the Hack It Out Golf podcast — to challenge some of golf’s biggest assumptions.

Armed with data from billions of golf shots, Lou reveals what the numbers actually tell us about driving accuracy, distance, dispersion, course management and the keys to lowering your handicap.

And some of the findings might completely change how you approach your next round.

⛳ IN THIS EPISODE

• The one-way miss myth: Why trying to eliminate one side of the golf course might not be the best strategy — and what better drivers actually do.
• Draw versus fade: Lou reveals the surprising results of a study involving 204 golfers, including why 38% performed better with their non-stock shot shape.
• Driver versus 3-wood: Should you sacrifice distance for accuracy? What does the data really say?
• Could a shorter driver make you longer? Why better strike quality and centre-face contact might be the key to more consistent driving.
• How far should a scratch golfer hit driver? The real driving distance statistics across different age groups.
• The relationship between distance and handicap: Just how important is hitting the ball further if you want to become a better golfer?
• The most important golf statistic: Why Lou would choose greens in regulation if he could track just one traditional stat.
• Practice smarter, not harder: How to identify the shots that matter most to your scores — and stop wasting valuable practice time.

📊 WHAT THE DATA REALLY TELLS US

One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that there’s no single blueprint for playing better golf.

The right strategy for one golfer might be completely wrong for another.

Whether you’re struggling with a two-way miss off the tee, wondering if you should hit driver more often, trying to improve your iron play or simply desperate to lower your scores, Lou explains why understanding your own game is far more valuable than blindly following conventional wisdom.

Less guesswork. Better decisions. Lower scores.

And don’t miss next week’s conversation, when Lou reveals what the statistics say about something every golfer experiences: just how bad is a really bad round of golf?

Could a single-figure handicapper genuinely shoot in the triple digits? The numbers might surprise you.

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW

How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things.

At the heart of the podcast are two very different golf improvement journeys: Dave is trying to go from a mid-handicap golfer to single figures, while Chris is chasing scratch.

Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf.

Whether you’re trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve.

🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf.

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What if trying TOO HARD to get better at golf is actually stopping you from shooting lower scores?

You're practising, chasing a lower handicap, working on your golf swing... but are you actually getting better?

Scott Fawcett, creator of DECADE Golf and one of golf's leading course strategy experts, is back on How Low Can You Go? — and he's challenging the way we think about golf improvement.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Scott gets brutally honest with Dave and Chris about their pursuit of single figures and scratch golf, why golfers constantly move the goalposts, and how obsessing over lower scores can actually hold us back.

And there's plenty of practical advice on how to practise smarter, improve your driving and putting, and take your range game onto the golf course.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why chasing your golf handicap can become a trap — and why process beats outcome.
• How to practise putting more effectively and develop better distance control.
• Draw vs fade: why your driver fitting could be costing you accuracy and consistency.
• Why your best golf rounds never seem good enough.
• How to build a pre-shot routine that actually works under pressure.
• Why the mental game matters — but can't replace sound golf technique.
• How to stop overthinking your golf swing and play more freely.
• What Scott really thinks Dave and Chris should do to reach their golfing goals.

Plus, Scott shares why even his own golf can feel frustrating, despite regularly shooting under par!

And could Scott Fawcett be coming to Scotland in 2027?

Stick around until the end for some exciting behind-the-scenes news about a potential HLCYG LIVE x Scott Fawcett DECADE Golf School — and how you could be part of it. Click the HLCYG Live link below to register your interest.

Whether you're trying to break 90, break 80, reach single figures or get to scratch, this conversation might just change how you approach getting better at golf.

🎧 Listen now — and start working smarter, not just harder, on your golf game.

🎯 SCOTT FAWCETT — DECADE GOLF

Find out more about Scott, DECADE Golf and the Breaking 90 programme:

🌐 DECADE Golf
https://decade.golf/

📸 Scott Fawcett / DECADE Golf on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/decade_golf/

🎙️ ABOUT THE SHOW

How Low Can You Go is a golf improvement podcast exploring how amateur golfers can improve their game, lower their handicap, shoot lower scores and understand what actually moves the needle — without wasting time on the wrong things.

At the heart of the podcast are two very different golf improvement journeys: Dave is trying to go from a mid-handicap golfer to single figures, while Chris is chasing scratch.

Chris Donaldson and Dave Alexander speak to leading golf coaches, performance experts, sports psychologists and some of the smartest minds in golf to discover practical golf tips and strategies that everyday golfers can use to play better golf.

Whether you're trying to break 100, break 90, break 80, reach a single-figure handicap or get closer to scratch, How Low Can You Go is about finding out what really helps golfers improve.

🎧 Listen now and start turning bad rounds into better golf.

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💌 Contact
howlowcanyougopodcast@gmail.com

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What if you could shoot lower golf scores, hit more greens and cut your handicap — without changing your golf swing? Dave tried Will Robins’ Scoring Method. And the results might surprise you.

After the incredible reaction to Part 1, Will Robins is back on How Low Can You Go? for the second half of a conversation that could fundamentally change the way you play golf.

Will is an award-winning PGA golf coach and creator of The Scoring Method, a revolutionary approach to golf improvement that focuses on one thing above everything else: shooting lower scores with the golf game you already have.

And in Part 2, things get seriously practical.

Why do golfers keep making doubles and triples when they could be making bogeys? Why do we obsess over improving our golf swings instead of learning how to score? And could smarter course management, better club selection and playing to your actual ability be the quickest route to breaking 90, breaking 80 or reaching scratch?

Will challenges Dave and Chris to rethink almost everything about how they approach the golf course.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Four Gears of Golf — how to choose the right shots for your ability, manage risk and avoid unnecessary mistakes.
• Confidence versus competence — why positive thinking isn’t enough, and how testing your skills can transform your performance under pressure.
• Play to your handicap — Will’s brilliant approach to tackling difficult holes and taking the pressure off your scorecard.
• Stop making doubles and triples — why eliminating disastrous holes can dramatically lower your golf scores.
• Better club selection and approach shots — why taking more club, aiming away from trouble and understanding your distances could help you hit more greens.
• Train hard, play easy — how to practise with purpose, build genuine golfing skills and take them onto the course.
• The truth about your short game — why so many golfers overestimate their ability inside 100 yards, and how to identify where shots are really being lost.
• Better golf without changing your swing — why smarter decisions and better scoring skills can deliver results that swing improvements alone might not.
• The mental game of golf — managing expectations, reducing tension and learning to enjoy your golf even when you’re desperate to shoot a good score.

And there’s a very special update from Dave.

After recording with Will, Dave and Chris were generously given full access to The Scoring Method.

Dave wasted no time putting it into practice.

And after a couple of rounds getting to grips with the system, something rather exciting happened.

Ten greens in regulation in consecutive rounds. A round of 81. And a handicap cut from 13.6 to 13.1.

Could this finally be the breakthrough that gets Dave under 80?

Whether you’re a high-handicap golfer trying to break 100, a mid-handicapper desperate to break 90 or 80, or a low-handicapper chasing scratch, Will’s advice offers a completely different way to think about golf improvement.

Because golf isn’t about how good your swing looks. It’s about how many shots it takes to get the ball in the hole.

Discover The Scoring Method

Will Robins’ Scoring Method is designed to help golfers shoot lower scores through smarter golf course management, effective practice, better decision-making and a stronger golfing mindset — without necessarily rebuilding their swings.

Discover Will’s coaching programmes, scoring system, training resources and more:

The Scoring Method: https://thescoringmethod.com/

Will Robins: https://www.willrobins.com/

Will Robins Golf: https://www.wrgolf.com/

A huge thank you to Will for sharing his expertise and for so generously giving Dave and Chris access to The Scoring Method.

How Low Can You Go? The Golf Improvement Podcast. Born in Scotland, the Home of Golf.

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What if the secret to shooting lower golf scores isn’t improving your swing — but completely changing the way you play golf?

Golf is a scoring game. So why do so many of us spend hours working on our swings, only to see the same disappointing numbers on our scorecards?

This week on How Low Can You Go?, Dave and Chris are joined by Will Robins, award-winning PGA golf coach and creator of The Scoring Method, a revolutionary approach to golf improvement that focuses on helping golfers shoot lower scores with the game they already have.

And Will has a remarkable story. After surviving the devastating 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand while on his honeymoon, his life and golfing career took an extraordinary turn.

In Part 1 of this fascinating two-part conversation, Will challenges almost everything we think we know about getting better at golf.

We explore:

• Why better golf swings don’t necessarily mean lower scores — and why so many golfers are working on the wrong things.
• The expectations trap — how frustration, pressure and tension can destroy your ability to perform.
• Train hard, play easy — why your practice sessions might actually be setting you up to fail on the course.
• Breaking 90, breaking 80 and breaking through scoring barriers — how to turn your existing ability into better results.
• The Four Gears of Golf — Will’s brilliant approach to course management, risk and playing to your ability.
• Stop making doubles and triples — why eliminating big numbers is often far more important than chasing birdies.

Dave also reveals how applying Will’s advice several years ago helped him shoot 86 when he was struggling to break 90.

Whether you’re a high-handicap golfer desperate to break 100, a mid-handicapper chasing 80, or a low-handicapper trying to reach scratch, this conversation could fundamentally change the way you approach the game.

Because golf isn’t about how good your swing looks. It’s about how many shots it takes to get the ball in the hole.

Discover The Scoring Method

Will’s Scoring Method helps golfers improve their course management, develop a better golfing mindset and practise with purpose — without necessarily rebuilding their golf swings.

Discover Will’s coaching, scoring system, scorecards and training resources:

The Scoring Method: https://thescoringmethod.com/

Will Robins: https://www.willrobins.com/

Will Robins Golf: https://www.wrgolf.com/

Coming in Part 2

We get even more practical, exploring how to build a reliable tee shot, develop genuine competence under pressure, use your handicap intelligently and start turning good golf into consistently lower scores.

How Low Can You Go? The Golf Improvement Podcast. Born in Scotland, the Home of Golf.

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