What we'll cover this week

• 300 Days - Lessons learned

• Hero Shot & Ballseye - Double dose of fun

• Range Practice - Tips for better range sessions

Estimated read time: 7 minutes

This Week I Learned

Do the opposite.

While hitting drives on the range, my usual slice was as persistent as ever. Closing the clubface helped a bit, but it wasn’t enough to fix it.

Then I remembered something I’d seen online: “To fix a tendency, try doing the opposite.” So, I aimed to hit a hook. You wouldn’t believe what happened next: straight drives with a nice little fade. Let’s see if I can make that stick for once.

If only everything in golf were that simple.

Useless golf videos we’ve watched this week, so you don’t have to:

18 = 205 minutes saved

300 Days of Golf

Cheeky Golf Club set out on an epic quest: play every day until they make 18 pars in a row.

Their recap after 300 days is both inspiring and entertaining as you watch the three brothers look back on their journey.

Video length: 36:38

TL:DW

Does a TL:DW even make sense? YES! The brothers share 5 valuable lessons from their 300 days of non-stop golf.

• Playing Golf Doesn’t Make You Better - Ouch. A hard truth for those who avoid practice. Playing 300 days straight won’t improve your game if you’re not practicing with intent. Work on your weak spots and sharpen your strengths instead of just hoping time on the course will do the trick.

• Process > Outcome - It’s been said a million times, but it’s still true. Focus on the process, not the score. Bad rounds happen—learn from them, and you’ll not only play better over time but actually enjoy golf more.

• It’s Hard Before it Gets Better - Progress isn’t immediate, and long stretches without visible results can feel discouraging. Stick with it. Sometimes, adjusting your approach or working with a coach is the boost you need.

• Play With Friends - Golf is better with good company. “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

• Perspective - At the end of the day, it’s just golf. Even pros feel good about hitting only 3-4 shots perfectly in a round. Celebrate the small wins, accept the imperfect ones, and keep having fun.

Cheeky GC is also worth a follow on Instagram for more day-to-day highlights from their journey.

Hero Shot Gone Wrong

This is why we say to avoid hero shots. “That gap between the trees is massive!” Famous last words.

Hero Shot Gone Dong

Feeling generous today, so here’s another gem for your laugh-and-cringe collection. Bullseye? More like ballseye. I’ll see myself out now. nervous laugh

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GoodGood Desert Open Drop

• GoodGood just launched a desert-themed collection, but ironically, the gear is mostly green—shirts, caps, hoodies, and more. They look fantastic, though, so it’s worth a peek.

Titleist Black Vapor Iron Line

• The T100 – T350 irons just got a limited edition all-black makeover. These irons look absolutely insane—arguably the best-looking clubs out there right now.

* Please note: none of these are affiliate links. These are genuinely great finds that we recommend without compensation.

Better Practice Sessions

Winter golf is all about making the most out of practice.

I’ve got a 25-session flatrate package this season, so I’m laser-focused on squeezing as much improvement as possible out of every session. Last year, my range time was basically a ball-smashing free-for-all. This year? Smarter. (Most of the time.)

This video breaks down how to level up your range sessions:

Video length: 11:50 (you can easily watch this at 2x speed)

TL:DW

• No Block Practice - Hitting the same shot over and over with the same club = Wasted time. Once you’re warmed up, switch gears. Absorbing feedback is where “the magic happens” (what is it with these silly wordplays today?!”).

• Intent & Feedback - Every shot needs a purpose—whether it’s targeting a specific spot, shaping a shot, or dialing in consistent distances. Analyze each shot: Did you achieve what you intended? Pause. Adjust.

• Randomize Your Practice - Change your club and target with every shot. This forces you to focus and realign for each swing, mimicking real course conditions.

• Impact Training - Center-face contact is king. Use foot spray or impact stickers to see where you’re striking the ball. The goal is to develop a feel for center hits versus toe or heel strikes so you can diagnose and correct during play.

• Experimental Practice - Ask yourself, “What happens if I do xyz?” Try deliberately hooking or slicing with different clubs. This offseason, experimenting has helped straighten my regular shots.

• Do The Opposite - Remember this week’s learning about fixing tendencies by doing the opposite? Turns out I subconsciously lifted it from this video. Whoops. It’s still gold.

• Tempo Training - Jon suggests using the Tour Tempo app to perfect a 3:1 swing speed ratio with audio cues.

By following these tips, your range sessions will be more productive and focused. This isn’t about hitting more balls; it’s about getting better results with the ones you hit.

Quick Bites for the Road

Quiz

If you liked this newsletter, refer it to a friend. If you hated it, send it to the ONE person you desperately want to beat (on the course).

Quiz answer

Sand Hills native wiregrass, used on some of its roughs and edges for its resilience and authenticity. Won’t make a difference when you can’t find your ball in the regular type of “aaaand it’s gone”-rough.

Sincerely, your Magic Rabbit.

Leader through the rabbit hole. Finally got a locker at his club. 2 years on the waitlist. Yay!