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Four Makings of a Winning Match Play Mentality
Lexi Thompson of Team United States talks with Assistant Captain Michelle Wie West during a practice round ahead of the start of The Solheim Cup at Inverness Club on September 01, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Tips for Match Play
Try to Start Hot…
“In match play, it’s important to take the lead and be the one who sets the pace so you don’t have to react to what your opponent is doing,” ~ Jon Rahm
Aggressive in General, But…
Every Hole is a New Hole…
It’s Not Stroke Play…Don’t Care What You Shoot…
“I don’t care what I shoot…I’m just trying to beat you.” ~ Kevin Kisner, the 2019 WGC-Match Play champion and the 2018 runner-up.
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Sorrento, FL
Brendon Elliott
Brendon Elliott is considered by his peers in the industry as one of the top youth golf coaches in the world. He is a multiple local, state, regional, national, and world award-winning instructor who focuses on junior golfers ages 3-18. With numerous appearances on Golf Channel's Morning Drive, local TV, nationwide radio, and countless publications, Elliott is one of the foremost experts in the youth golf arena. His Little Linksters organization is recognized as an example for introducing children as young as three to the game as well as how to help introduce youth with disabilities to our golf. Elliott has been recommended by industry titans such as Nicklaus, Player, Floyd, Sorenstam, Speith, and more. Among his numerous accolades, Elliott was named the PGA of America's 2017 PGA National Youth Player Development Award Winner in 2017. Additionally, Elliott is a very busy freelance golf writer who works for various golf media outlets, including PGA.com, Golf.com, and many more. You can catch his three weekly columns on both GolfWRX.com and rg.org/news/golf.
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