What Are You Doing to Play Better This Year?

Feb 10, 2026Shayna Seidner

Each season presents a reset — an opportunity to refine habits, upgrade routines, and approach the game with the renewed intention. Improvement rarely stems from a single adjustment. It’s shaped by the decisions players make around preparation, fueling, training, and mindset. As the year unfolds, we’re inviting the community to reflect:

What are you doing differently to elevate your game this year?

Are you investing in structured lessons or committing to deliberate practice instead of casual range sessions? Perhaps you’re focusing on short-game precision, strengthening course management strategy, or dedicating time to physical conditioning and mobility. Improvement often begins with intention — identifying one meaningful change and executing consistently. What commitment are you making that your past self didn’t prioritize?

What snacks are fueling your round?

Energy stability plays a quiet but important role in performance across four to five hours on the course. Have you evaluated how your fueling choices impact focus, endurance, or late-round consistency? Are you prioritizing sustained energy sources, experimenting with new options, or simply packing smarter than you did last season? Consider how your on-course nutrition strategy aligns with your performance goals.

What new training tools or techniques are you exploring?

The modern golf ecosystem offers unprecedented access to data and development resources. From launch monitors and swing analytics to mental performance routines and recovery strategies, players have more tools than ever to refine their game. Are you leveraging technology, revisiting fundamentals, or testing new methodologies? Which innovations are genuinely moving the needle for you?

Golf improvement is highly individual, and collective insight strengthens the community. Share what’s shaping your approach this year — your perspective may inspire another player’s breakthrough.

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