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.

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