Mr. Short Game takes on River Club for the first time ever, using the “Red, White, Blue” challenge format. The mission? Shoot a personal best, strategize smarter, and have a blast doing it.

🎯 Overview

• Course: River Club, Pawleys Island, SC

• Format: Red, White, and Blue Tees Challenge

• Goal: Lowest score possible — with smart course management

• Special Guest: Zach Radford joins the round

• Conditions: Windy day on pure Bermuda greens

🏌️ Red, White, Blue Strategy

Before teeing off, Matt and the team carefully chose a mix of red, white, and blue tee boxes on different holes. The strategy was to:

• Pick easier tees on the toughest holes (like #15 with water surrounding the green)

• Stretch it out with back tees on more manageable holes

• Optimize scoring opportunities to chase a personal best

Despite being new to River Club, Matt worked through the course in real-time, adjusting strategy on the fly with humor and positivity.

🌟 Highlights

Early Challenges

• Struggled early with windy conditions and tricky greens.

• Learned quickly: “No plan = bad plan” when attacking new courses.

• Important lesson: Commit to the shot — especially in tough conditions.

The Comeback Mindset

• Even after a few early bogeys, Matt kept the attitude light and focused on the positives.

• Key takeaway: Scores don’t define your round — attitude does.

Birdie Hunting

• Big turning point at the par-5 13th hole, finally landing the first birdie of the day after a crisp wedge shot.

• The team stayed aggressive, particularly on scorable red tee setups.

Signature Moments

• Epic dart into the par-3 17th.

• Beautiful final approach on the par-5 18th to close out the round strong.

• Lots of humor about “playing the pollen,” “tree stinger shots,” and “committing like your marriage vows.”

🎥 Featured Golf Tips

• Adjust your expectations: Golf scores fluctuate, but attitude fuels success.

• Bermuda green reads: Trust the grain, not just the slope.

• Mind your excuses: “The leaf bothered me” — drop that mindset!

• Commit fully: Especially in bunkers, tough lies, or when you’re doubting club selection.

🏌️‍♂️ Final Thoughts

Though he didn’t break par this time, Matt’s River Club experience shows why course strategy is crucial — especially on a tight, water-laden track like this. The course tested every part of his game, but fun, smart golf won the day.

River Club is a must-play if you’re visiting Myrtle Beach — just be ready for a strategic battle with pure greens, tight fairways, and lots of water!