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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 1H 1M

Stop Playing It Safe? The Course-Management Lesson That Changed My Golf

from The LA Golf Channel Podcast · host Lee Brennan

The LAGC Podcast is back and Episode 22 goes behind the scenes of a real course-management session with Lee’s strategy coach, Dave “Coops” Cooper.After a change in mindset helped Lee start hitting more greens and consistently shooting below his handicap, a new question has emerged: is playing safely now costing him birdie opportunities?Lee and Coops break down a recent round shot by shot, debating when to attack the flag, how to identify a genuine “green-light” opportunity, and why committing fully to one shot matters more than searching for the perfect option.They also discuss playing to your natural shot shape, forgetting the score, finding a flow state and the principle of choosing conservative targets but swinging aggressively towards them.A candid look at the decisions, doubts and small mental shifts that can transform an amateur golfer’s scoring.A massive thank you to Valley Golf for supporting the Podcast and remember to use Code LAGC15 at the checkouthttps://valleygolf.co.uk/

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