RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_c3ededde-6d0c-46cf-a0ba-bac0158c67b0 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:19:44 +0000 The Scratch Plan https://redcircle.com/shows/the-scratch-plan en-US All rights reserved. An Inside Look at What it Takes to Go Low Jake Andersen I started at a 19.3 handicap in August 2020, currently at 10.0. The Goal is Scratch Golf! Join the journey to zero—one stroke at a time! Every week, we'll go over what I did to work on my game. I'll share what my handicap was at the beginning of the week, and then walk you through my round that week. I share what score I needed to improve my handicap, and whether or not I shot that score. We'll talk about what went wrong (usually mental game issues) and what went right. Then I'll tell you what differential is getting knocked out of my last 20 rounds, and what my score did to my handicap. I BUILT this channel for weekend warriors, mid-to-high handicappers, and anyone obsessed with progress. Subscribe and start your own scratch plan today! For inquiries, contact: jake@thescratchplan.com c3ededde-6d0c-46cf-a0ba-bac0158c67b0 I started at a 19.3 handicap in August 2020, and we've made a lot of progress! The Goal is Scratch Golf. Join the journey to zero—one stroke at a time!

Every week, we'll go over what I did to work on my game. I'll share what my handicap was at the beginning of the week, and then walk you through my round that week. I share what score I needed to improve my handicap, and whether or not I shot that score. We'll talk about what went wrong (usually mental game issues) and what went right. Then I'll tell you what differential is getting knocked out of my last 20 rounds, and what my score did to my handicap.

I BUILT this channel for weekend warriors, mid-to-high handicappers, and anyone obsessed with progress.

Subscribe and start your own scratch plan today!

For inquiries, contact:

jake@thescratchplan.com

]]> episodic yes Jake Andersen jake@thescratchplan.com no full Episode 5: Greenlight Drives Episode 5: Greenlight Drives 5 1 Jake Andersen Episode 5: Greenlight Drives In this episode, I dive into an extremely effective strategy that helps me hit more Greens in Regulation. It's called Greenlight drives, and Adam from @notascratchgolfer on YouTube uses it to break 80 on a regular basis. Adam, from the YouTube account @Notascratchgolfer uses a greenlight drive system to make sure he's getting as many chances at GIRs as possible. In today's round, I walk through strategy on how to execute this and give yourself a lot more looks, making your round a lot more fun!

]]> <p>Adam, from the YouTube account @Notascratchgolfer uses a greenlight drive system to make sure he&#39;s getting as many chances at GIRs as possible. In today&#39;s round, I walk through strategy on how to execute this and give yourself a lot more looks, making your round a lot more fun!</p> a38455a5-d6e3-405d-b3ec-e122bd4c813d https://thescratchplan.com Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:37:08 +0000 802 no full Episode 4: The George Kostanza Opposite Effect Episode 4: The George Kostanza Opposite Effect Jake Andersen Sometimes it can be very helpful to try the opposite of what you've been trying. That's what I did today, and the results were....eye opening!

]]> <p>Sometimes it can be very helpful to try the opposite of what you&#39;ve been trying. That&#39;s what I did today, and the results were....eye opening!</p> f1359e1d-8a58-4b1c-9710-7b3d5e26eecb https://thescratchplan.com Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:28:12 +0000 1308 no full Episode 3: I Tried Golf Sidekick's 666 Break 80 System. Here's what happened. Episode 3: I Tried Golf Sidekick's 666 Break 80 System. Here's what happened. 3 1 Jake Andersen Can a simple formula really help you break 80? In this episode of I Tried…, I put Golf Sidekick’s famous 666 system to the test. The idea is straightforward: 6 GIRs, 6 up & downs, and no more than 6 over par on the “birthday” holes. But does it actually work when you’re out on the course? I’ll walk you through how I approached my round using the 666 strategy, what decisions it forced me to make, and whether it changed my mindset under pressure. You’ll hear the highs, the slip-ups, and the final scorecard. If you’ve ever wondered whether course management can shave strokes off your game—or if it’s just another golf gimmick—this episode is for you. Link to Golf Sidekick's Video: https://youtu.be/6nIvYm2T1ss?si=LXVGRbBkbn_b7mBG

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Can a simple formula really help you break 80? In this episode of I Tried…, I put Golf Sidekick’s famous 666 system to the test. The idea is straightforward: 6 GIRs, 6 up & downs, and no more than 6 over par on the “birthday” holes. But does it actually work when you’re out on the course?


I’ll walk you through how I approached my round using the 666 strategy, what decisions it forced me to make, and whether it changed my mindset under pressure. You’ll hear the highs, the slip-ups, and the final scorecard.


If you’ve ever wondered whether course management can shave strokes off your game—or if it’s just another golf gimmick—this episode is for you.

]]> <p>Link to Golf Sidekick&#39;s Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/6nIvYm2T1ss?si=LXVGRbBkbn_b7mBG" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/6nIvYm2T1ss?si=LXVGRbBkbn_b7mBG</a></p><p>Next Round Used Clubs: <a href="https://nextround.sjv.io/QjrqMP" rel="nofollow">https://nextround.sjv.io/QjrqMP</a></p><p>Shot Pattern App: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/redeem?code=SCRATCHPLAN&ctx=offercodes&id=6447127454" rel="nofollow">https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&amp;id=6447127454&amp;code=SCRATCHPLAN</a></p><p>Can a simple formula really help you break 80? In this episode of I Tried…, I put Golf Sidekick’s famous <strong>666 system</strong> to the test. The idea is straightforward: 6 GIRs, 6 up &amp; downs, and no more than 6 over par on the “birthday” holes. But does it actually work when you’re out on the course?</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll walk you through how I approached my round using the 666 strategy, what decisions it forced me to make, and whether it changed my mindset under pressure. You’ll hear the highs, the slip-ups, and the final scorecard.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether course management can shave strokes off your game—or if it’s just another golf gimmick—this episode is for you.</p> fd2b4af0-11aa-4ba3-8b39-364ad14fed17 https://thescratchplan.com Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:19:07 +0000 1189 no full Episode 2: The Club Championship Episode 2: The Club Championship Jake Andersen This week was the club championship for my men's league at Eagle Mountain Golf Course in Brigham City, Utah. I love tournament golf and had a lot of fun at this event. It was a crazy rollercoaster round of golf. I hope you enjoy!

I would love to hear some feedback on these episodes. What would make them more enjoyable? shoot me an email at jake@thescratchplan.com

]]> <p>This week was the club championship for my men&#39;s league at Eagle Mountain Golf Course in Brigham City, Utah. I love tournament golf and had a lot of fun at this event. It was a crazy rollercoaster round of golf. I hope you enjoy!</p><p>I would love to hear some feedback on these episodes. What would make them more enjoyable? shoot me an email at jake@thescratchplan.com</p> 1c3b318d-ed90-43c6-b1d2-e2a807fa6a6f https://thescratchplan.com Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:15:31 +0000 1740 no full The Bounceback The Bounceback 1 1 Jake Andersen Get your own CUSTOMIZED Scratch Plan: www.thescratchplan.com/your-scratch-plan Episode 1: THE Bounceback Ever had a rough start to your golf round but managed to turn it around? In this episode, I recap my latest round where the first two holes nearly derailed me — but with a stronger mental approach and smarter decisions, I found my rhythm and bounced back to finish solid. I’ll take you shot by shot, breaking down: What my handicap was before the round The score I needed to drop my handicap My mental strategy after a tough start How I adjusted my decisions on each hole Key lessons to take into practice this week This podcast follows my journey to scratch golf, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. If you’ve ever battled back from a tough stretch or struggled with the mental side of golf, this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe for weekly round recaps, handicap updates, and real strategies you can use to improve your own game. Get your own CUSTOMIZED Scratch Plan

Episode 1: THE Bounceback

Ever had a rough start to your golf round but managed to turn it around? In this episode, I recap my latest round where the first two holes nearly derailed me — but with a stronger mental approach and smarter decisions, I found my rhythm and bounced back to finish solid.

I’ll take you shot by shot, breaking down:

  • What my handicap was before the round
  • The score I needed to drop my handicap
  • My mental strategy after a tough start
  • How I adjusted my decisions on each hole
  • Key lessons to take into practice this week

This podcast follows my journey to scratch golf, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. If you’ve ever battled back from a tough stretch or struggled with the mental side of golf, this episode is for you.

👉 Subscribe for weekly round recaps, handicap updates, and real strategies you can use to improve your own game.

]]> <p><a href="http://www.thescratchplan.com/your-scratch-plan" rel="nofollow">Get your own CUSTOMIZED Scratch Plan </a></p><p><strong>Episode 1: THE Bounceback</strong></p><p>Ever had a rough start to your golf round but managed to turn it around? In this episode, I recap my latest round where the first two holes nearly derailed me — but with a stronger mental approach and smarter decisions, I found my rhythm and bounced back to finish solid.</p><p>I’ll take you shot by shot, breaking down:</p><ul><li>What my handicap was before the round</li><li>The score I needed to drop my handicap</li><li>My mental strategy after a tough start</li><li>How I adjusted my decisions on each hole</li><li>Key lessons to take into practice this week</li></ul><p>This podcast follows my <strong>journey to scratch golf</strong>, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. If you’ve ever battled back from a tough stretch or struggled with the mental side of golf, this episode is for you.</p><p>👉 Subscribe for weekly round recaps, handicap updates, and real strategies you can use to improve your own game.</p> 0a4f00c1-3ca7-4f51-b7d0-8100c275af1e https://www.thescratchplan.com Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:12:31 +0000 1333 no