In this eye-opening episode of The Golf Parent Podcast, Ryan Addams sits down with Scott Fawcett — former pro golfer, data-driven strategist, and creator of the DECADE system that has reshaped how elite players think about scoring. Scott breaks down the real math behind great golf and explains why smarter decisions, not prettier swings, separate top performers from everyone else.

Together, Ryan and Scott dig into the biggest myths in golf, from aiming at pins to overvaluing “feel” on the greens. Scott explains why bogey avoidance matters more than hunting birdies, how junior golfers can use data to make better choices, and why mindset and emotional control remain the ultimate separating factors on the course.

For golf parents navigating swing advice overload, this episode offers clarity, simplicity, and actionable wisdom. Scott’s insights will reshape how you coach, support, and think about your junior’s development — and why better decisions always beat harder swings.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

- Scott Fawcett’s evolution from pro golfer to strategy pioneer

- Course management is the fastest path to lower scores

- Many golf myths hold juniors back from real progress

- Mindset and emotional control matter more than perfect swings

- Golfers must balance mechanics with strategy for long-term success

- Data analysis is changing how modern golf is played

- Bogey avoidance is more valuable than chasing birdies

- Technology will continue to shape golf’s future

- Realistic expectations improve performance and enjoyment

- Systems and structure create better decisions under pressure

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 The Genesis of a Visionary

02:51 Revolutionizing Golf with Data

06:01 Debunking Golf Myths

08:45 The Art of Target Selection

11:42 Teaching Course Management

15:10 Balancing Mechanics and Strategy

18:02 Lessons from a Hothead

20:48 Understanding Expectations in Golf

23:48 The Importance of Putting Strategy

29:12 Optimizing Putting Strategies

31:03 Mindset in Golf: Aggressive vs. Conservative

33:13 Teaching Golf to Young Players

38:54 The Importance of Distance in Golf

40:46 Mindset of Elite Golfers

44:57 Advice for Golf Parents

47:43 The DECADE App: A Game Changer

48:56 AimPoint & Tour Read: The Future of Putting

52:52 Creativity in Golf: Is It Dead?

💥 Sponsor Shoutout:

This episode is sponsored by DECADE Golf, the proven strategy platform helping juniors and pros play with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

🔗 Connect with Scott Fawcett & DECADE Golf:

🌐 Website: https://decade.golf/

📸 Instagram: @decade_golf

✉️ Email: scott@playinglesson.com

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottfawcett3290

🔗 Connect with The Golf Parent:

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