The IMAGEN Golf Podcast

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Daniel Guest

10 March 2026

1h 16m 25s

Cracking the Course Management Code with DECADE's Scott Fawcett

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Want to lower your handicap without changing a single thing about your swing? It sounds like magic, but it’s actually just math.

In this episode of the IMAGEN Golf Podcast, Top 100 Coach Daniel Guest sits down with Scott Fawcett—former touring pro and the mastermind behind the revolutionary DECADE Golf course management system. Scott breaks down how he used PGA Tour data to create a foolproof, statistically driven approach to golf that completely removes emotion and guesswork from your decision-making.

Whether you're trying to break 90 or win a club championship, this episode will fundamentally change the way you think your way around the golf course.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The Birth of DECADE: How a massive spreadsheet of Strokes Gained data turned into a literal cheat code for winning championships.
  • The Shotgun vs. The Sniper Rifle: Why your illusion of control is causing blowup holes, and how understanding your true shot dispersion will save your scorecard.
  • The "Tiger 5": The five cardinal sins of golf (inspired by prime Tiger Woods) that you must eliminate to stop bleeding strokes.
  • Expectation Management: How accepting the statistical reality of your game frees up your swing, removes anxiety, and sharpens your mental edge.

Stop playing golf like you're throwing darts blindfolded. Tune in to learn how playing the percentages—and embracing a little bit of "boring golf"—can lead to the best scores of your life!

Links & Resources Mentioned:

  • DECADE Golf: Start plugging this system into your game at decade.golf or download the DECADE app.
  • IMAGEN Golf: Stop guessing and start growing! Book a virtual lesson or visit the Doylestown studio at ImagenGolf.com.
  • Follow Daniel Guest: Keep up with daily tips on Instagram @ImagenGolf.
  • Use the promo code "IMAGEN" for 20% off Decade Golf

DECADE Strategy Masterclass with Scott Fawcett

If you want to dive deeper into the actual numbers and presentation behind this system, check out this video where Scott breaks down his foundational course management concepts.