Anytime a pro golfer is going to compete on a new course, you’d better believe they go out there early and get to know the lay of the land. You may not need or want to do the same level of scouting — going to a course several times in the days leading up to your tee-time and walking the whole thing with your coach, and your finger out testing the wind. But it’s pretty rare to play your best shooting blind on a new-to-you course. [Read more…]