Two men. One a 15 handicap, one a 5. One in California, one in North Carolina.
We are not pros. We steal hours for the game.
We want to get better - and we've unlocked a framework for how to get better. One that works with the constraints of a normal, busy life.
Each week we talk about the challenge. We talk about mind, body, strategy, practice, tools - the Five Pillars of Golf Improvement.
We talk about what works, what fails, what keeps us coming back.
So, what is The Low Point? It's going low, it's the bottom of your swing, it's rock bottom when you just can't find your game. The Low Point can be where you ride high or it could be where you quit the game (until tomorrow).
If you play golf, if you grind for your pride, if you chase and care about your score, then The Low Point is for you. Give us a listen.
Two men. One a 15 handicap, one a 5. One in California, one in North Carolina.
We are not pros. We steal hours for the game.
We want to get better - and we've unlocked a framework for how to get better. One that works with the constraints of a normal, busy life.
Each week we talk about the challenge. We talk about mind, body, strategy, practice, tools - the Five Pillars of Golf Improvement.
We talk about what works, what fails, what keeps us coming back.
So, what is The Low Point? It's going low, it's the bottom of your swing, it's rock bottom when you just can't find your game. The Low Point can be where you ride high or it could be where you quit the game (until tomorrow).
If you play golf, if you grind for your pride, if you chase and care about your score, then The Low Point is for you. Give us a listen.
Strategizing Torrey Pines South: A Deep Dive into Course Management
In this episode of The Low Point Podcast, recorded in Aprile 2025, hosts Ryan and Nik focus on one of The Five Pillars of Better Golf - STRATEGY.
Nik has an upcoming round at the famous Torrey Pines South Course in San Diego. The discussion focuses on course management, with a hole-by-hole breakdown of strategies to maximize scoring potential. Emphasis is placed on executing game plans, adapting to course conditions, and managing mental fortitude.
Key points include leveraging strengths, playing to misses, and understanding when to take conservative approaches. The episode also covers the importance of self-reflection and remaining loose, particularly on challenging holes, and culminates with practical advice on breaking 80 by playing smart and minimizing errors.
00:00 Introduction to The Low Point Podcast
00:20 Nik's Upcoming Round at Torrey Pines
01:03 Strategy and Game Plan Execution
01:34 Discussing Torrey Pines South Course
05:55 Choosing the Right Tees
09:16 Holes 1-9: A Hole-by-Hole Breakdown
44:28 Reflecting on Past Rounds
45:52 Hole 10: Strategy and Memories
48:42 Hole 11: Staying Loose and Focused
56:09 Hole 12: The Beastly Par Four
57:45 Hole 13: Navigating the Valley
01:02:54 Hole 14: Short Par Four Challenges
01:06:32 Hole 15: A Chance to Bounce Back
01:11:02 Hole 16: Mid Iron Par Three
01:12:59 Hole 17: Tight Landing Area
01:15:06 Hole 18: Memorable Finishing Hole
01:18:47 Scoring Strategy and Final Thoughts
01:22:45 Upcoming Rounds and Future Plans