ClubProGuy: Its not gambling if you always win, so make sure to tip the odds in your favor – Golf.com

2. Run a misdirection

Most guys arent dumb. Theyll be watching your body language to see which partner youre angling for. Knowing that, youll need to create a diversion. Act as if youre interested in a partner that, truthfully, youre not. Say something like, Lets make it easy. Hubert and I will just play you guys straight up. Never mind that Hubert is a 14 who cant even play to a 25 under the gun. Members of your group will start to think maybe you know something they dont. Perhaps you witnessed Hubert having a breakthrough on the range. Maybe Huberts index just went up two shots on the latest revision and that info has slipped through the cracks. You get the idea. Its all BS, but a diversion like this will take the spotlight off the player you really want.

3. Position handicaps as guides

Yes, indexes are calculated using a complex formula, but this isnt an exact science. Thats why every time you announce your or your partners index, you need to attach the word but. Like, Im a 16.2, but I injured my groin playing pickleball, so Ill play at a 22 today. Or I know Jims a 13.7, but hes disputing his 71 tournament score from the club championship, so Ill take him at a 16. Or the always valuable, Im a 19, but I havent had time to enter my scores from my trip to Sandals Jamaica, so Ill just play at a 23 today. I know this is a lot to digest, but its importance cant be overstated. Use the off-season to recite these techniques in the mirror and make 2020 your best year ever!

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ClubProGuy: Its not gambling if you always win, so make sure to tip the odds in your favor - Golf.com