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What is the rule of 80 in golf?

If you can't pull off the shot 80% of the time in practice, you shouldn't be hitting it on the course.

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The Hero Shot

For some, it’s the reason they play golf. For most, it’s the reason they can’t break 100. Whether it’s a massive carry over water, a cut 3 iron under the trees, or a drawing 3 wood over them, the challenge of these shots can be irresistible, but these are the shots that destroy scorecards, egos, confidence, and, occasionally, clubs.

This Lesson Is For You If:

You have “blow up” holes

You find yourself compounding your mistakes on the course

You struggle with course management

The 80% Rule

If you can’t pull off the shot 80% of the time in practice, you shouldn’t be hitting it on the course. Exception: For the high handicap golfer, this might mean that their only option is to sell their clubs. I don’t want that, so adjust the rule to suit your skill level. It might be the 70% Rule for you or it might be the 25% Rule. Do whatever works for your ability.

Option 1: Play It Safe

For most golfers (read: those who don’t practice much), this is the best option. When faced with the temptation to take on a high risk shot, find an alternative that fits within the guidelines of the 80% Rule. This might mean laying up rather than attempting a 200 yard carry. It might mean punching out instead of trying to fit the ball through a 6 inch gap between trees. Yes, taking your medicine stinks, but it beats the hell out of writing an “8” on your scorecard.

Option 2: Practice the Hero Shot

This is the fun option because it not only allows you to hit the hero shot on the course, but it also increases your odds of pulling it off and adds more fun to your practice sessions. Before your next range session, think about the two hero shot opportunities you encounter most often and figure out a way to practice them. If one of your hero shots is a long carry, find a driving range where you can clearly see a target that’s far enough away and work on carrying shots over it. If your hero shot is squeezing a shot between two trees, stick two alignment rods in the ground to simulate the trees and practice hitting shots between them. Once you can successfully execute the hero shot 80% of the time, it’s fair game to bring it to the course. Just don’t forget to call your shot before you hit it so your buddies know it was 100% skill.

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What is the 10 stroke rule in golf?

When the 10-shot rule is in effect, it means that golfers who are within 10 strokes of the lead at the time the cut is made do make the cut and continue playing.

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The 10-shot rule, also called the 10-stroke rule, is a condition in place at some pro golf tournaments as part of the cut rule. The cut rule describes the criteria golfers in the field must meet in order to make the cut and continue playing. When the 10-shot rule is in effect, it means that golfers who are within 10 strokes of the lead at the time the cut is mademake the cut and continue playing. Actually, very few pro golf tournaments still use the 10-shot rule as part of their cut. Not all golf tournaments even have a cut — the WGC tournaments on the PGA Tour, for example, are no-cut events. If there is no cut, then the 10-stroke rule is irrelevant. The Masters used to be the biggest-profile tournament that used the 10-shot rule. Prior to 2020, The Masters cut rule was Top 50 including ties, plus all golfers within 10 strokes of the lead, make the cut. But beginning with the 2020 tournament, The Masters dropped the 10-stroke rule. All the other majors had already dropped the 10-shot rule. The U.S. Open cut rule, for example, is Top 60 plus ties make the cut, and that's it. There is no 10-shot rule at the U.S. Open. Standard PGA Tour tournaments also do not use the 10-stroke rule. So it's safe to say that most professional tour events do not use the 10-shot rule. But some did in the past, including majors, and The Masters did until 2020, so many golfers are familiar with the term.

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