Dave Pelz's Damage Control: Save Up to 5 Shots per Round from Trouble Lies with New Techniques

Overview

Dave Pelz's Damage Control rethinks how golfers handle trouble shots. Built on thousands of scorecards, the book highlights the moments that turn solid rounds into blow-up holes and offers a practical path to recover without worsening the situation. Expect a data-informed, actionable guide that emphasizes clarity, control, and smarter choices when trouble lies appear on the course.

What you’ll learn

• Five core skills designed to minimize disaster shots and keep rounds on track.
• Step-by-step drills paired with full-color photos that illustrate each recovery option.
• Strategies for common trouble lies, including rough, sand, and water-adjacent scenarios.
• From setup to swing, tips that prioritize safer decisions over risky improvisation.
• A data-driven perspective drawn from Pelz's analysis of thousands of rounds.

How this helps on the course

Across a typical round, a handful of errant shots can derail scores. This guide focuses on turning those moments into manageable recovery opportunities. The techniques are designed to be practiced at the range and then applied when the stakes feel high on the back nine.

• Practical, non-guaranteed improvements you can work toward in practice and play.
• Approachable explanations that translate into on-course confidence when facing trouble lies.

Product details

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Full-color photos and drills for real-world scenarios
• Clear, data-informed guidance from a renowned instructor

Whether you’re an avid amateur or a club player looking to avoid blow-up holes, Damage Control offers a measured, repeatable approach to recovering from trouble shots and continuing your round with smarter choices. The emphasis remains on possibilities rather than promises, inviting you to test techniques and decide what works best for your game.