After years of studying competitive golf at both the amateur and professional levels, we have come up with our list of the critical factors that lower golf scores.  To help spread the word, we have been offering a seminar to local high schools entitled "The 12 Secrets to Shooting Lower Scores".  Here's a summary of what we present in the seminar:

The 12 Secrets to Shooting Lower Scores

1. Impact is the most important position in the golf swing

2. Your wedge and your putter need to be your favorite clubs

3. Your pre-shot routine is the key to consistency

4. Distance matters even more than you think

5. Statistics identify strengths and weaknesses

6. Mindless practice is worse than no practice

7. Instruction without a plan is a waste of money

8. Score only matters at the end of the round

9. Course management wins tournaments

10. Confidence does not depend on your performance

11. You gain control when you give up control

12. Desire, commitment, and persistence separate good from great