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Lesson Learned: Follow Cameron Davis’ Balanced Approach for On-Course Success

By Brendon Elliott, PGA
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Cameron Davis’  performance to claim the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic provided us with a great example of where our game can go when we have a balanced attack.
Cam’s stats of note for the week include the following…
  • Driving Accuracy 71% (t59)
  • Driving Distance 299 (10)
  • Greens in Reg 76% (t41)
  • Scrambling 76% (t23)
  • Putts Per GIR 1.69 (21)
Cam ranked 4th in Strokes gained Tee-to-Green. That is the combination of strokes gained Off-The-Tee + strokes gained Approach-The-Green + strokes gained Around-The-Green. So that high finish in Tee-to-Green plus a decent putting week, averaging 1.69 putts per green hit in regulation, was enough to get it done at the Detroit Golf Club.
So, What Can You Take from This?
While you are not likely competing against the world’s best week in and week out, Cam’s recipe for success, and that of most of his peers, can teach you a lot on how to approach your own game. 
Many times, amateurs’ approach to practice and playing tends to be one sided. What I mean by this is many am’s will concede to the fact that one part of their game is stronger than others and they will lean heavily into that strong aspect as their recipe for success. If you are a strong putter for example, you may spend most of your practice time on continuing to develop your putting and just live with the fact that you struggle off the tee. When you hit the course, you go into your round with the mindset that your putting will need to be your saving grace and you do your best to manage the rest of your game. 
This thinking may be placing a great deal of pressure on your strength and lead to you spinning your tires with the scores you wind up shooting.
Brendon R. Elliott, PGA

Sorrento, FL

Brendon Elliott

Director of Instruction, Freelance Golf Writer

[Brendon Elliott, PGA](https://brendonelliott.com/), is an award-winning PGA Professional, player-development coach and nationally recognized golf writer with three decades of experience in the golf industry. As of 2026, he has been a PGA Professional for 17 years and has earned more than 25 PGA Section and Chapter honors for his work in coaching, education and player development. In 2017, he received the PGA of America National Youth Player Development Award. ## Coaching Competitive Teenage Golfers Through [BE A GOLFER](https://beagolfer.golf/home), Brendon specializes in working with competitive teenage golfers who want to improve their performance, better understand their games and prepare for the demands of high school, junior tournament and college golf. His primary focus is [Remote Coaching](https://beagolfer.golf/remote-coaching), which allows him to remain actively involved in a player’s development regardless of location. Rather than relying on occasional lessons or isolated swing fixes, Brendon works with players throughout their competitive journey. His coaching covers much more than the golf swing. Players receive ongoing guidance in structured practice, short-game development, putting, course management, tournament preparation, performance analysis, goal setting and the mental and physical habits required to improve over time. Using video analysis, virtual coaching sessions, performance data and regular communication, Brendon helps each player understand what to work on, why it matters and how to make meaningful progress between practices and tournaments. Brendon accepts only a limited number of in-person students in Central Florida. His priority is building long-term [Remote Coaching](https://beagolfer.golf/remote-coaching) relationships with competitive teenage golfers and their families. The goal is not simply to help a young player hit better shots. It is to help that player become more prepared, more accountable and more capable of navigating everything competitive golf demands. Brendon’s career has included serving as a head golf professional, general manager, college golf educator, career development director, academy owner and longtime junior golf leader. He founded Little Linksters Golf Academy in 2008 and led the organization for more than 16 years before selling the academy in late 2024 and launching [BE A GOLFER](https://beagolfer.golf/home). ## Golf Writing and Media Brendon is also a nationally recognized and prolific golf writer and storyteller. He is the Senior Golf Writer for [Athlon Sports](https://athlonsports.com/author/brendon-elliott) and has written extensively about professional golf, instruction, player development, equipment, golf history and the people shaping the game. His work has also appeared with PGA.com, GolfWRX, PGA Magazine, MyGolfSpy and several other prominent golf media outlets. Through [One More Roll Golf Media](https://onemorerollgolf.com/), Brendon provides editorial content, feature writing, consulting and media services throughout the golf industry. His background as a coach and educator shapes the way he writes, while his work as a writer strengthens the way he coaches. He understands how to explain complicated ideas clearly, ask better questions and connect the technical, strategic and personal sides of golf.