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Rich Easton examines the behaviors and mindsets that define the golf experience, from exploitative betting schemes to self-deceptive thinking patterns. He identifies common characters and psychological traps that can impact both your scorecard and your wallet.

• "The Fleecer" – the skilled player who suggests complex betting games designed to empty other players' pockets
• Vegas betting game explained – how seemingly small dollar-per-point wagers can quickly escalate into substantial losses
• Spurious assumptions in golf – why "if I hadn't missed those putts" thinking ignores the butterfly effect of each shot
• Regional expressions for calling out faulty assumptions, from "if my aunt had balls" to "if a frog had wings"
• The handicap system explained – demonstrated ability versus wishful thinking
• The two competing golfers in every player's head – the rational strategist versus the glory-seeking risk-taker
• How playing conditions, physical state, and recent performance should influence club selection and strategy

Bring your good caddy with you and help that good caddy make decisions for you. Are you going to be a 10 cup or a David Sims? Make that decision before every shot.

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