Dont' be afraid to change your strategy
Top 25 Coach Gary Alliss says it's OK to switch your strategy depending on how your opponent is playing

Having a sound plan from the tee is crucial and in match play amateurs often make poor
decisions.
Don't be afraid to change your strategy if your opponent finds trouble play safe and be sure not to follow him into difficulty.
When you have the honour stick to your game plan as if you were playing stroke play.
Get the Golf Monthly Newsletter
Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news, equipment news, reviews, head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts.
-
I Want To See Players Struggle, Not A Bloated Birdie-Fest... Should A Score Of Par (Or Worse) Win The US Open?
We haven't seen a US Open win at par or worse since 2018, but do we want more golf courses to test players to that extent? The GM team have their say...
-
US Open Leaderboard, Live Scores And Updates: McIlroy And DeChambeau Out Early On Day 1 At Oakmont
The 2025 US Open is underway! Follow along with live scores and updates from the third men's Major of the year at Oakmont