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Just the Tips: 11 Golf Hacks That’ll Save Your Score and Your Sanity

Let’s face it: golf is hard. It’s the only sport where you can go from feeling like Tiger Woods to a toddler with a frying pan in a single round. But what if all you needed were a few smart, sassy tips to get back on track — or at least look like you know what you’re doing? Thankfully, Paige Spiranac is here to save our swings (and our egos) with her signature series, “Just the Tips.” In a whirlwind of wisdom and wit, Paige dishes out her favorite golf advice — the kind that doesn’t just work but might make you chuckle on the way to par. So whether you’re slicing drives, lost in the rough, or just trying to impress your foursome, here’s the cheat sheet you didn’t know you needed.

1. Fairway Woods: Sweep It, Don’t Dig It
Struggling to hit a fairway wood off the deck? You’re not alone. Most people go at it like they’re trying to take a divot the size of a beach towel. Instead, think sweep. Keep your core strong, resist the urge to dip, and swing with a smooth, sweeping motion. You’re not chopping wood — you’re playing golf.

2. Par 5 Strategy: Go Big or Lay Smart
It’s decision time: go for the green or lay up? Paige breaks it down simply. Check your yardage (245 to the pin? Maybe not today), survey the green’s defenses (bunkers? Bring it on!), and then play to your strengths. If you’re a bunker boss, go for it. If not, lay up to a number you love — 60, 90, whatever gives you confidence. Or just YOLO it. Paige did.

3. Deep in the Rough? Get Down and Dirty
When your ball is buried deeper than your weekend plans, the solution is to go steep. Move the ball back in your stance, take a club that gets down fast, and hit behind the ball with force. It won’t be pretty, but it’ll get you back in play. And if it’s a flyer lie — ball perched up — club down and expect it to rocket out.

4. Trees: 90% Air, 10% Desperation
We’ve all heard that trees are “90% air.” Yeah, and so is soda, but that doesn’t mean you drink it through a brick wall. To escape the woods, use a knockdown shot: ball back, choke down, short backswing, short follow-through. It might work. It might not. But you’ll look like you had a plan.

5. Psych Out Your Partner (Legally)
Want a little mental edge? Ask your partner if they breathe in or out during their swing. Or casually comment on their grip pressure. It’s not cheating — it’s gamesmanship. Bonus points if they blame you for their triple bogey.

6. Teeing Up… in Style
Ever wondered how to look sexy while teeing up a golf ball? Probably not — but Paige has the move down. One leg back, back arched, a little hip wiggle, and you’re suddenly the Beyoncé of the tee box. Will it help your game? Who cares — you just won the style points.

7. Tee Box Placement: Use the Geometry
Slicers, stop hiding on the left side of the tee box. Go right, open up the entire fairway, and let your fade live free. Draw players? Start on the left to swing into open space. It’s simple physics — and smarter course management than most people even consider.

8. Fairway Finder Swing: “The B-Swing”
Tired of missing fairways by a zip code? Try the “B-swing” — a shorter, more controlled motion. Choke down on the grip, make a compact swing, and aim for 85% power. Think of it like a stinger without the low launch — just maximum control.

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9. Top 3 Tee Box Excuses (In Case Things Go South)
We all have off days, so keep these gems in your back pocket: “My back is just tight today.” “I haven’t touched a club in months.” “This isn’t my usual game — I’m normally MUCH better.” Say them with confidence. You’ll sound like a pro in damage control.

10. Hit Bombs with This Setup Fix
Want to add yards without a protein shake? Adjust your setup. Move the ball forward in your stance, close your shoulders, and step back a touch. Swing from the inside and launch it like a missile. Just don’t overswing — 95% effort is the sweet spot for controlled power.

The Final Word
Paige Spiranac’s “Just the Tips” isn’t just about mechanics — it’s about attitude. Golf isn’t just a technical game; it’s mental, emotional, and a little bit ridiculous. So loosen up, have fun, and keep these tips in your bag next time you hit the course. And if nothing else? Blame the rough. Or the wind. Or your clubs. It’s tradition.