The Accuracy King: Aaron Rai’s Standout Stats Going Into The US Open

1. Fairway Percentage
   • Aaron Rai leads the PGA Tour with an outstanding fairway percentage of 72.42%. This means that nearly three-quarters of his tee shots land on the fairway, setting him up for optimal approach shots.
2. Good Drive Percentage
   • Aaron also tops the charts in good drive percentage at 88.70%. This metric, which considers drives that either land in the fairway or the green in regulation, highlights Aaron’s consistency and strategic play.
3. Approaches from 75-100 Yards
   • Aaron’s precision extends to his approach game. He ranks first in proximity to the hole from 75-100 yards, with an average distance of just 3 feet. This ability to stick his approaches close to the pin will be crucial on Pinehurst’s challenging greens.

For more detailed stats, you can check the PGA Tour’s official statistics and Aaron Rai’s specific stats.

Preparing for the US Open at Pinehurst: A Test of Skill and Strategy

It will be Aaron’s first time back at Pinehurst No. 2 since he was a junior. Pinehurst is renowned for its difficult layout, demanding both precision and strategy. With its crowned greens and tricky rough, players must bring their A-game in accuracy and course management. Aaron’s skill set aligns perfectly with these requirements. His ability to consistently hit fairways and greens, and his past experience on the course, will give him a significant advantage.

We emphasise the importance of consistency and accuracy in our coaching methodology, principles we have honed with Aaron over the last 18 years. Our tailored approach focuses on building a repeatable, reliable swing that maintains accuracy under pressure. This preparation is critical for handling Pinehurst’s undulating greens and tight fairways, which require precise shot placement and strategic thinking.

Why Accuracy Matters: Rai’s Approach to the Game

Aaron Rai’s game is built on meticulous preparation and precision. His consistent driving accuracy and exceptional approach shots are not just stats—they are a testament to his disciplined approach and work ethic. Aaron’s focus on accuracy over sheer power is a refreshing approach in the modern game of golf, which often emphasises power over everything.

Aaron’s discipline is evident throughout our practice sessions together and his attention to detail on the course. This meticulous preparation has paid off in his ability to consistently perform under pressure, as seen in his top rankings in various accuracy metrics. His mental toughness and strategic play have also been key components of his success, allowing him to navigate the most challenging courses with precision and confidence.

His accuracy and consistency in getting onto the green means that he only needs to nail his short game to be a serious contender for the US Open win. We’re confident his disciplined approach will ensure that he can remain calm and execute his game plan effectively. This week, we are working intensively with Aaron on refining his short game, ensuring that he is fully prepared to capitalise on his precise driving and approach play.

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Lets Wrap It Up

Aaron’s preparation for the US Open highlights the importance of accuracy and strategic play. His leading stats in fairway and good drive percentages, along with his precise approach shots, make him a standout contender. As we gear up for the excitement of the US Open, keep an eye on Aaron and draw inspiration from his disciplined approach to the game.

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In last week’s video we said Grant has the best swing on YouTube, so it was only fair that we put him to the test by challenging him to join us by playing 9 holes in only 29 shots, Texas Scramble style.

The match was incredible, and some unbelievable golf was played. Do you think we managed it? Check out the video linked below to find out.

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This year, the 44th edition of the tournament will be held at the magnificent Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, with Luke Donald (Europe) and Zach Johnson (USA) leading their respective teams.

After the absolute domination that was the 2021 Ryder Cup, where USA won by 19-9, it’s fair to say team Europe will have something to prove at this years competition.

The official teams for both sides were recently announced, see below.

So let’s take the opportunity to look back on when we took on some of the world’s best.

Rory McIlroy

Scottie Scheffler

Jon Rahm

Collin Morikawa

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For our latest YouTube video, we take on Padraig Harrington at this week’s US Open course, LACC.

With $100 on the line we go head-to-head with the former US PGA champ in a 9 hole match (us playing a scramble ball to give us a chance oc).

As well as the playing, the vid is also full of useful insight, which only a 3-time major champion could provide.

Whether it’s the structure of his pre-shot routine, his mentality in a tournament or how he best utilises his practice rounds, some of the stuff Paddy talks us through is just GOLD.

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As well as featuring one or two unmissable stories, it’s mainly full of absolute GOLD for those who are looking to increase distance and improve consistency with your driver, regardless of your level.

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We challenged him to an up and down short game competition, and took the opportunity to find out what he’s thinking when he stands over a challenging chip shot.

So today we’re passing on his tips and tricks when it comes to chipping.

1. Choose your landing zone, and play to that. Rickie rightly points out that too often golfers become obsessed with looking at the chip shot as a whole, and because of this they can easily get sucked into thinking they have to chip the ball all the way to the hole.

Choose your landing zone, and use the club that’ll play the best shot to get you there. After that, let the green do the work for you.

2. Move your practice around the green. In our time with Rickie he told us that he prefers to practice his short game while moving around the green and playing shots from different locations.

He said the 50+ shots from the same spot on the green can be helpful when you need to practice something mechanically in your swing.

But beyond this, he prefers to move about and switch it up between chip shots and then putting those balls to try and get them in.

This makes so much sense, because it helps to simulate course conditions while you’re practicing so we’d definitely recommend this to all of you guys if you aren’t doing this already!

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3. Play the percentages. Rickie likes to evaluate each chip and play the one that’ll have the least negative impact if he doesn’t quite pull it off.

For example, in one shot we watched, he decided to fly the ball into the slope and he did this because he knew that if it came up a little short then it would still have a chance of rolling closer.

Instead of flying the ball all the way to the hole which had more potential to go wrong if he didn’t hit it exactly how he wanted it.

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Today we’re going to go through how he changes his swing to play different shot shapes, and how he practices at the range to get it to transfer to the course.

Tempo

Collin’s a huge fan of a slower backswing, regardless of what club you’re hitting but especially if it’s with the big stick. When we spoke to him, he rightly pointed out that a lot of amateur players tend to speed up the first portion of their backswing when they’re really trying to send their drives.

But this usually makes them very jerky, and throws off the whole swing. He recommends keeping the swing slow until you’re half way to the top of your backswing, and focussing on that move away motion, as this allows you to get in a better position for the rest of the swing.

Shot Shaping

Especially with his driver, Collin prefers to play a left to right shot shape, commonly known as a fade. He likes to use as much of the fairway as possible to give him the best odds of keeping it on the short stuff. He rightly pointed out that a lot of golfers will aim to hit the ball straight, but the professionals know that isn’t the be all and end all. The real aim of the tee shot for all golfers should be to maximise your potential to hit a fairway.

So instead of making lots of swing changes to try and achieve that illusive straight ball flight, you should focus on honing your natural shot shape and play to that. He gave us a great quote while we were with him, that we think every single one of you should remember- “It’s not about hitting it straight it’s about using your misses.” Someone get that printed on a t-shirt!

Now we know what you’re thinking, how does Collin create that fade ball flight that he’s so fond of? When it comes to shaping his shots he focuses on two things. Regardless of the shape he always sets up with his club face to target, and he aligns his body to the start line of the ball flight. Nothing more to it, he keeps it super simple and swings along the start line of the shot he is visualising.

Practice

One of the biggest topics with spoke about in our time with Collin was how he practices hitting his driver at the range, but in a way that is helpful and he can replicate out on the course. He told us he likes to visualise a fairway, and make them all different widths using markers already on the range. He then adds in imaginary obstacles, like bunkers, that he needs to try and avoid. He then hits shots with the aim to land on the fairway but not in any of the obstacles.

This helps him to create accountability for himself and his practice. He rightly says that a lot of amateur players go to the range in the hope of bombing the driver down the middle over and over. But that’s not realistic when it comes to playing on the course, so he tries to emulate those conditions at all times to keep his practice relevant to his playing.

If you’ve loved all of Collin’s tips so far, then be sure to check out the rest of the video below. We even went head to head with him in a shot shaping competition at the end, so check it out to see who came out on top.

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Not only have we played there, but we filmed me playing one of the hardest par 3’s we’ve ever seen. Want to see how I got on? Of course you do! So check out the Youtube video linked below.

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Tiger’s playing again, the Scottish weather may be the best we’ve ever seen, but we know our official picks are really what the people want to know about.

After my recent success in calling the winner of the of The US Open we can’t blame you, so we won’t keep you in suspense any longer.

This year I think it’s Rory’s time to lift the Claret Jug. We’ve watched him over the last few days on the range and on the course and his ball striking has been superb. The weather isn’t due to be as windy as we would typically expect for Scotland, and I think this will play into his hands nicely when you think about how far he can hit the ball and the bunkers he can take out of play. His creativity and shot shaping will also stand him in great stead to deal with all of the nuances of St Andrews.

Andy on the other hand is backing Jon Rahm. He thinks his distance off the tee and his ball striking will be great for any wind encountered. But he also has a great short game, and his imagination around the greens will definitely set him apart from the rest of the field. He’s a previous major winner, so he knows how to get it done with the spotlight shining on him. This will 100% come into play as there is no bigger occasion than the 150th Open!

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