Thinking about that miracle shot between the branches, over the water and around the dogleg in order to save par? Think again, says teaching pro Scott Mayer. “You’re not going to play your best round of golf by trying to make miracle shots,” he said. “You’re going to play your best round by playing smart and within your means.” Managing the course intelligently will allow you to enjoy all it has to offer, even the water and woods.

Staff photo by Harmony Motter