Ep 5: Vegas, Part 2

Short Game

Improving the short game is crucial for lowering scores and enhancing overall performance. Mike Shade and Eli Strait discuss the importance of mastering shots around the green, emphasizing that chips and pitches can be more critical than longer shots. Mike suggests that Eli should focus on short game lessons, as he often struggles with shots close to the green, which impacts his ability to save strokes 1. Eli acknowledges his lack of confidence on the greens and commits to splitting his next lesson between swing work and short game practice 1.

I think your next lesson might need to be a short game lesson. Your putting stroke is not that I don't see your putting as your main problem. I think you've got to get some more shots around the green with wedges.

--- Mike Shade

Mike believes that with the right technique, Eli can quickly improve his short game, which is essential for maintaining competitive scores.

   

Driving Skills

Driving skills are another focal point for Mike and Eli, who reflect on the challenges of maintaining consistency off the tee. Eli expresses difficulty in setting long-term goals, preferring to focus on short-term objectives like an upcoming golf trip in 25 days 2. He acknowledges the physical discomfort that affects his game, attributing it to carrying extra weight and poor sleep, which he plans to address to improve his performance and longevity in the sport 2.

Leaving Vegas, we accomplished some goals, we failed at others. But at the end of the day, this is a quest all about chasing a number and lowering our handicap.

--- Mike Shade

Mike and Eli's reflections highlight the importance of both physical and mental preparation in achieving golfing success.