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Target → Routine →Align → Commit → Execute → Review
(Onto the ‘C’ in the TRACER System)
Your job is no longer to think. It’s to swing.
If you’ve done the first four steps of TRACER correctly, this part should feel… quiet.
You’ve:
chosen a smart target and club
run a consistent routine
aimed and aligned with intention
committed to the plan
At this point, thinking is done.
Now it’s time to execute.
Execution Is Not About Trying Harder
This is where golfers get it wrong.
Execution is not:
forcing a swing
steering the ball
striving for perfect mechanics
swinging with fear
Execution is simply allowing the swing you already own to show up.
Be an athlete. React… to the lie, to the moment, to the opportunity.
You are not trying to create something new.
You are repeating something familiar.
Why Smart Targets Make Execution Easier
If you’ve done the first 4 steps correctly, this is the unlock:
You do not need a perfect shot. You only need an average one.
If the target is smart — built around your skill level and your miss — then:
a slightly thin shot still works
a small push stays safe
a minor pull doesn’t kill you
Smart targets remove pressure.
They allow you to swing freely because you’re not trying to hit it like Scottie Scheffler.
You’re simply delivering a normal swing to a smart place.
And a by-product of that process… is you’ll be playing like Scottie Scheffler. This is exactly how he approaches golf. Different levels, same process.
Swing To Something — Not Away From Something
This is where all the “don’ts” disappear.
No more:
“don’t go left”
“don’t miss short”
“don’t hit it in the water”
Those thoughts create tension and hesitation. Steering.
We’ve all had that experience… “Dont’ mess up!”… queue the mistakes.
Execution works best when your attention is external and target-oriented:
send the ball there
start it on that line
picture the flight
Your brain performs better when it’s focused on where the ball is going — not what you’re afraid of. Visualization is your friend. Imagine what it looks and feels like to have success.
Less Mechanics. One Key. Go.
This is not the time to rebuild your swing. Tangent has drills and the driving range for that.
If you need a swing thought, pick one:
tempo
balance
finish
smooth takeaway
full turn
That’s it.
One simple cue gives your brain direction without clutter.
Then you let the motion happen.
Execution thrives on simplicity.
Make Peace With the Outcome
This is the hardest part for most golfers.
You cannot control:
the bounce
the wind gust
the lie
a slightly off-center strike
You can control:
your focus
your intention
your commitment to the process
When you truly accept that the outcome is out of your hands, your body relaxes — and your swing improves.
Paradoxically, letting go of results is what produces better ones.
Closing
Execution is not about control.
It’s about trust.
Trust the target.
Trust the routine.
Trust your aim.
Trust your commitment.
Trust the swing you have today.
When you execute this way, golf feels lighter.
Shots feel more honest.
Dispersion tightens.
Confidence grows.
Leave the range on the range. We’ll talk about mechanics and practice in a future newsletter.
Next up in the TRACER series: REVIEW — how to learn from every shot without spiraling.
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