Yeah I’ve never truly appreciated the course management part. No big balls ego, just where do I increase my chances and how do I score. It takes balls to play this strategically.
I see how you emphasized avoiding trouble off the tee. Even when tee shots were in the rough, they were manageable 2nd shots. The few times you didn’t have manageable shots, you mentally went to “birthday hole” mindset and forgave yourself immediately! That is so important. It’s my biggest mental weakness. I beat myself up and it just starts to manifest more of what I want to avoid.
Hi playa, I have a tough course coming up tomorrow and this video has given me the inspiration to go at it ego free and play the course instead of letting the course play me. Thank you for this content, it helps the regular Joes like me so much! Edit: Shot a 4 over 76!!! Thank you sire, your ways work.
Great video! Love the “throwback” of the 6-6-6 system. I have adopted this in my game and mindset. It’s science. It works! Here it seems I can reach my 75 goal by making it. 7-7-4 system, hmmm…
Such an awesome round. Funny thing is that from the get go your body language and tone in your voice said everything about how you wanted to play thsi course. My takeaway from it was "no stupid shots and no hero shot". Whaddascore. I will go of for a round in a few moments and feel very motivated. Thank you Sir. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
I got 13 money counts, and I’m absolutely looking forward to seeing you grace our home turf in the next few videos! Took a road trip with the boyfriends down the west coast of Scotland and played a lot of links golf, and you’re 100% right that you’ll be doing a lot of putting off the green! However, I also found that Eric’s lesson for B-Dog a couple of months ago was an underrated gem and my new go to chipping technique, and it works wonders off our baked links turf - stand closer, open the face, only the toe touching the turf and make a putter swing. Super easy to loft the ball up, and since it’s so far off the toe even the worst blades don’t go far past pin-high! Looking forward to having you in the homeland, busy with work so struggling to play at the moment but let us know if you’re having some coffees while you’re here and we can grab one!
As Ghandi said “don’t get angry, get up and down”. Reminds me of what my friend said when we leave a birdie putt short. “You know what Mother Theresa says? Never leave a birdie putt short”
Matt. I must admit something. I’ve seen your videos in passing over the last few years and I didn’t want to like you. You play too smart and wear funny hats. But I’m a changed man. I can’t stop watching your videos. I’ve adapted your mindset and it has drastically improved my game. Keep on keepin on playa. Great vid.
Those graphics/pictures you would put on screen to explain your shot or your point you were making were really useful. I never realized I was such a visual learner and I have never seen anyone do that before. Really good work.
Thank you for talking and teaching through real golf. I watch your vids and think to myself, "Damn, Matty hits it to the right and left all the time...just like I do!"
Well done Matt, really enjoyable watching you plan around the links and posting a real nice score! Counted 13 'money' total ... 3 instances with a cheeky double money shout as well 😎
Excellent content playa, I dont usually comment but I really enjoyed this video because it puts into play a lot of your thoughts on the breaking 90 plans of yours. Having a 200 yard club you can rely on off the tee being an example. I find it hard to trust the system but after watching a 75 I'm definitely more confident. It just shows where you can get to without the driver. I also like the analogy we are scrambling players as we do miss the greens. The downhill lie on a firm surface tip is golden where you used the putter. The illustration showing the club bounce off the floor and you thinning it was also insightful from a tight lie. The end summed it up where you basically saying we just need to think. Fantastic video which showcases you using the many tips you give us and come away with a 75 in the wind.
And for sure, scrambling all day long - on an avrage day around the world, any handicap above 9 is probably averaging 3 greens per round big dog, and that's a good day
Fantastic to see you here in the UK at last bro! Fantastic show of putting prowess there, bravo 👏👏👏 Will you be in attendance at Hoylake? I'll keep an eye out for the hat 😉
Great video Matt. The effort you put in never goes unnoticed with the little diagrams about the lie etc. I scored 80 the other day. Getting closer! Some great strategies here to help me break it! 👍🏻
Hey Matt, heard you talking about ventus. Just bought a TSR 3 with 6x ventus Red, it completely is overwhelming, i gained 40yards of distance. These shafts are pure gold !!! I tried the black (i have a 110mph club speed) and could barely hit it any higher than 8 yards !
I love the links-woods hybrid courses out here in the PNW U.S. The Home Course is one of my favorites out here that doesn’t make your wallet feel too much thinner when you’re done compared to Chambers or Washington National.
Enjoyed the video. It's nice to see a strategy for playing an unfamiliar course. I play the same course every day, so there's no way my home course handicap would hold up on a strange course that I don't know like the back of my hand. I counted 11 Moneys out of Matty Boom Boom's mouth, and one "Money" written on the screen. I used a piece of paper, and everything!
Matty. #1, your channel is entertaining. #2, you teach/show how to play & enjoy golf. Technique on how to hit the ball is irrelevant. It's how to score using strategy. #3, your instruction if you will, led me to my career best round this summer of 73 at my home course. Waddaaplayaa.
Also, I think your eggs shirt should be remade to include ham. I think it would be a great shirt for partners in a tournament where you have to "ham and egg" it
Wow! Outstanding green side play and strategy prior to every hole. But the best thing you did was not let that double bogey get in your head. Royal Lytham and Pebble Beach, your big time Baus. Onward and upward!
I counted 13 times! Awesome golf, love seeing the links. I play in the States and after developing a miss to the right with my irons this video was awesome to see you tee the ball up on your iron shots and draw the ball back towards you.
great round - love watching your golf vid's. I learn a lot about strategy and it helps my own game. If you like links golf, come out to Bandon Dunes Golf in Oregon. Our annual trip will have an open spot this Jan'2024.
Great video, Golf Sidekick! Btw, I wore the Playas Playland shirt and matching hat on a 2 week golf trip through British Columbia, Canada. Well, not like every round or anything lol. Holy shit the compliments never stop coming in. Even had a cop tell me he loved it and is also a subscriber. I was beer impaired and initially panicked when he said “hey” to me.
oh, I love the title of this video - great shout out to Rick ... maybe you guys can team up for a break 75 whilst you're over there ... or already planned?!
I have the Rogue LS Max (not triple diamond) with the Ventus Black 7X shaft. It is a little temperamental at times, but it smashes the ball when I hit it well. Very little wild dispersion and very low spin. I think I would like the blue or TR better because it has a little too low of flight with the LS head and black shaft. You won't be disappointed though.
That was some outstanding scrambling - nice work. That said, with your 4/5/6 iron and 5w tee shots, I think there were three that ended up in fairway bunkers and only three (or four?) fairways hit (correct me if I'm wrong.) I'd be very curious to see what things would've looked like if you had hit driver (even given the fact that you had low confidence in driver at this time.) You had many long approaches into greens which, in turn, forced you to scramble for up-n-downs quite a bit. Choosing between a 6-iron from the rough or a 9-iron from the rough for an approach shot, I think it's a pretty easy call. Still, a very solid round.
can't see where the driver lands and it's blind behind the bunkers so if i hit driver, i anticipate spending forever looking for balls. which i HATE doing. so driver would come out on the 2nd playing of this course. And I would move back to the red tees (2nd from the back) I don't play bucket list courses from the back tees and I play them for a good score. If I could do them 3-4 times, we would go low As I said a few times in the round, I thought about and accepted that my strategy today would require mid range tee shots, long approach shots, and lots of putting and scrambling. That was the point - that you can play a course any way you like, as long as you accept and commit to the plan for the whole round and don't FOMO and regret it. At least 4 of the opening 9 were along a OB fence on the right - no driver for sure - especially with a high spinning head into the win - a little fade turns into a slice. Hole 6 no idea what was ahead of us, semi blind. Hole 8 potentially smash it left yes but I don't hole what is left of left. Hole 11 nice driving hole. Hole 13 don't need it Hole 14 could be driver hole now that I know what's up there. Hole 16 definite now that I know the hole - it's all semi blind with subtle rises. But I would need to play red or back tees to be honest for a driver - the greens are not long enough to pump drivers confidently at all, depsite rating of 72.5 140 or something
Let's see how it goes in scotland. I will hit driver more but just HATE looking for balls in the rough especially on new courses. But I have 20-30 rounds there in a month so I should gt better
Here we see the Baus in his happy. Place... making banger content, helping the masses of us amateur golfers. This may be in Matt's top 10 best ever videos.. Thanks Playa..
I got 8 on the “money” count. Love the vid. Your Chipping is looking great. I am currently working on my chipping it’s frustrating. But, practice makes progress. I’m going to do the 666 system tomorrow. Thx man, 🙏
Rick shiels will be envious 😂. Your swing looks like your swing of old where you had back pain… is that the case or nah, just curious if the wind is making you revert to your “trusty” swing unconsciously?
Matt you da man. I am pretty sure you said MONEY 5 times if I'm correct but at one point I zoned out then u said it randomly and I was like SHIT I forgot to keep track 😂 gonna rewatch
Matt smashing the ball, smashing the scores and smashing the haters. Rock on Sidekickasaurus.
Thanks playa.
Great work with the course management graphics. Very helpful. The extra mile is appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yeah I’ve never truly appreciated the course management part. No big balls ego, just where do I increase my chances and how do I score. It takes balls to play this strategically.
It takes more commitment than balls. I know because I only have one
“The Real Mr. Short game” 😂
You do such a great job with your content and explaining your strategy along the way. Thank you.
I appreciate that playa
I see how you emphasized avoiding trouble off the tee. Even when tee shots were in the rough, they were manageable 2nd shots. The few times you didn’t have manageable shots, you mentally went to “birthday hole” mindset and forgave yourself immediately! That is so important. It’s my biggest mental weakness. I beat myself up and it just starts to manifest more of what I want to avoid.
Well played Matt. Great to see you enjoying your golf.
Definitely enjoy links golf
Hi playa, I have a tough course coming up tomorrow and this video has given me the inspiration to go at it ego free and play the course instead of letting the course play me. Thank you for this content, it helps the regular Joes like me so much!
Edit: Shot a 4 over 76!!! Thank you sire, your ways work.
👏
Chief Playa in the UK! Hope you enjoyed yourself.
Great video! Love the “throwback” of the 6-6-6 system. I have adopted this in my game and mindset. It’s science. It works!
Here it seems I can reach my 75 goal by making it. 7-7-4 system, hmmm…
Such an awesome round. Funny thing is that from the get go your body language and tone in your voice said everything about how you wanted to play thsi course. My takeaway from it was "no stupid shots and no hero shot". Whaddascore. I will go of for a round in a few moments and feel very motivated. Thank you Sir. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
I got 13 money counts, and I’m absolutely looking forward to seeing you grace our home turf in the next few videos!
Took a road trip with the boyfriends down the west coast of Scotland and played a lot of links golf, and you’re 100% right that you’ll be doing a lot of putting off the green!
However, I also found that Eric’s lesson for B-Dog a couple of months ago was an underrated gem and my new go to chipping technique, and it works wonders off our baked links turf - stand closer, open the face, only the toe touching the turf and make a putter swing. Super easy to loft the ball up, and since it’s so far off the toe even the worst blades don’t go far past pin-high!
Looking forward to having you in the homeland, busy with work so struggling to play at the moment but let us know if you’re having some coffees while you’re here and we can grab one!
As Ghandi said “don’t get angry, get up and down”. Reminds me of what my friend said when we leave a birdie putt short. “You know what Mother Theresa says? Never leave a birdie putt short”
Awomen
Matt. I must admit something. I’ve seen your videos in passing over the last few years and I didn’t want to like you. You play too smart and wear funny hats. But I’m a changed man. I can’t stop watching your videos. I’ve adapted your mindset and it has drastically improved my game. Keep on keepin on playa. Great vid.
welcome to the dark side
Played here on Monday!! Shot my PB of 74 in the pissing down rain!! Absolutely loved it
love the Ghandi quote followed by mariachi music! Glad to see you traveling the world again!
Matt's an unreal putter. Elite. If I could putt like that I would be a consistent low 80's golfer. I clearly need putting lessons.
This was a great day, thanks Playa
I have been following this system since your 1st video about it. I shot a 76 yesterday.
7 up and downs, 7 greens, 4 birthday holes and 11 money's. Great round and great content!
is this a simulation?!!!
Great recommend with the Rogue driver, I bought 1 last summer, loving it!!!
Those graphics/pictures you would put on screen to explain your shot or your point you were making were really useful. I never realized I was such a visual learner and I have never seen anyone do that before. Really good work.
Thanks playa. Glad it helps other playas
Thank you for talking and teaching through real golf. I watch your vids and think to myself, "Damn, Matty hits it to the right and left all the time...just like I do!"
exactly...just forgive yourself and show off your scrambling skills
Well done Matt, really enjoyable watching you plan around the links and posting a real nice score! Counted 13 'money' total ... 3 instances with a cheeky double money shout as well 😎
Excellent content playa, I dont usually comment but I really enjoyed this video because it puts into play a lot of your thoughts on the breaking 90 plans of yours. Having a 200 yard club you can rely on off the tee being an example. I find it hard to trust the system but after watching a 75 I'm definitely more confident. It just shows where you can get to without the driver. I also like the analogy we are scrambling players as we do miss the greens. The downhill lie on a firm surface tip is golden where you used the putter. The illustration showing the club bounce off the floor and you thinning it was also insightful from a tight lie. The end summed it up where you basically saying we just need to think. Fantastic video which showcases you using the many tips you give us and come away with a 75 in the wind.
thanks for commenting legendario
And for sure, scrambling all day long - on an avrage day around the world, any handicap above 9 is probably averaging 3 greens per round big dog, and that's a good day
Great video - pleased to see you enjoy the game in some glorious British sunshine ☀️
I love it!
The “real Mr short game”. Love it 😂
Smack talk for the playas
Love it. You helped my game tremendously. Wadda playa
2:39 that is a BRUTAL bunker!
It was deep
Easy peasy, well played Matt
Great to see you here in the UK Matt.
Excited for the playa
Fantastic to see you here in the UK at last bro! Fantastic show of putting prowess there, bravo 👏👏👏 Will you be in attendance at Hoylake? I'll keep an eye out for the hat 😉
Great video Matt. The effort you put in never goes unnoticed with the little diagrams about the lie etc. I scored 80 the other day. Getting closer! Some great strategies here to help me break it! 👍🏻
Hey Matt, heard you talking about ventus. Just bought a TSR 3 with 6x ventus Red, it completely is overwhelming, i gained 40yards of distance. These shafts are pure gold !!! I tried the black (i have a 110mph club speed) and could barely hit it any higher than 8 yards !
inci mehmet loves this video!
Ghandi quote followed by mariachi music. BRILLIANT
The ‘real’ Mr. Short Game! Love it. A little TH-camr smack talk. Golf Channel needs to cover this little dust up.
Always need some smack talk in the world
Well played Matt, played here twice before it’s not easy, love the lynx courses. Great content as always..
You are a lucky boi. But now I have my sights set on Scotland links!
Great round! Mentally held it together with the Way Of The Playa and finished strong 💪
I love the links-woods hybrid courses out here in the PNW U.S.
The Home Course is one of my favorites out here that doesn’t make your wallet feel too much thinner when you’re done compared to Chambers or Washington National.
Good job Matt, to quote Hannibal from the A-Team, "I love it when a plan comes together."
Excellent Baus. Have you managed to get a tee time at Royal County Down yet?
no i cancelled ireland it would not do it justice to rush a 7 day trip there
i will return may june for a proper ireland trip only
@@GolfSidekick wise move. You’ll enjoy it here and as you say no point rushing it. Looking forward to seeing the content when you do get over
Great round!
Enjoyed the video. It's nice to see a strategy for playing an unfamiliar course. I play the same course every day, so there's no way my home course handicap would hold up on a strange course that I don't know like the back of my hand. I counted 11 Moneys out of Matty Boom Boom's mouth, and one "Money" written on the screen. I used a piece of paper, and everything!
Beautiful to watch, what a scrambler-poet
It’s a scrambling man here
Great video Matt. Well done. You will have to come to Ireland soon. If you do hit me up! Whatalife!
I really like those Takomo irons…they loos so slick…I need to try them once
That was thoroughly enjoyable! I rejoiced with you at the last hole. Hole 13 was brilliant. Cheers and carry on!😀
Keep calm and carry on
Big fan of the lie tips in the corners. As a new playa it helps me understand why my shot went where it did.
Great play, great vid.... waddaplaya!
Thank you kindly!
Matty. #1, your channel is entertaining. #2, you teach/show how to play & enjoy golf. Technique on how to hit the ball is irrelevant. It's how to score using strategy. #3, your instruction if you will, led me to my career best round this summer of 73 at my home course. Waddaaplayaa.
That's quality Matt, really good touch with the flat stick, you must have been a Brit in a previous life.
Great video Matt, looks like you had a great time. Scored well too! 👊👊👊
I got the money count at 9!
Did you use a pen and paper?
@@GolfSidekick I used a bowls scoring counter. 🤣
great stuff my man!
Nice to hear your Lithuanian butler finally arrived in England! Hope the fill in (from last video) still has a job somewhere on the Playa's payroll.
Also, I think your eggs shirt should be remade to include ham. I think it would be a great shirt for partners in a tournament where you have to "ham and egg" it
was thinking of it - good idea but next season
What about a saveloy and chips version?
when that takomo logo comes up you know he’s hitting it close
Bangkok 3
Wow! Outstanding green side play and strategy prior to every hole. But the best thing you did was not let that double bogey get in your head. Royal Lytham and Pebble Beach, your big time Baus. Onward and upward!
Wait for the scottish videos I will make when I go there in a week
I counted 13 times! Awesome golf, love seeing the links. I play in the States and after developing a miss to the right with my irons this video was awesome to see you tee the ball up on your iron shots and draw the ball back towards you.
The links makes me so happy
great round - love watching your golf vid's. I learn a lot about strategy and it helps my own game. If you like links golf, come out to Bandon Dunes Golf in Oregon. Our annual trip will have an open spot this Jan'2024.
email me matt@golfsidekick.com
Money = 12 times. My best guess. Love these course management videos.
13 money's, playa! Love your content and the way you break down golf to be EZ. Waddaplaya, Waddalife
Counted 13 moneys! Nice round
I’ve got a rogue max LS for you if you’re coming through Portugal 👌
i just played it today, hit between 300-412 yards I am not kidding
@@GolfSidekick oh yeah, especially on those links course I bet! Good to hear mate. In any case, if you find yourself in Portugal, give us a holla 👌
nah this was in thailand, but it was a firmer course
Great video, Golf Sidekick!
Btw, I wore the Playas Playland shirt and matching hat on a 2 week golf trip through British Columbia, Canada. Well, not like every round or anything lol. Holy shit the compliments never stop coming in. Even had a cop tell me he loved it and is also a subscriber. I was beer impaired and initially panicked when he said “hey” to me.
did he 'cop a feel' LOL im here all week
@@GolfSidekick This is why you’re the #1 TH-cam golf content creator.
Like how you took what your swing was giving you on the day and took the 5 more of the tee.
Waddaplaya ! Those fairways looked as dry as Ghandi’s flip flop 😂 13 money’s chief
oh, I love the title of this video - great shout out to Rick ... maybe you guys can team up for a break 75 whilst you're over there ... or already planned?!
I have the Rogue LS Max (not triple diamond) with the Ventus Black 7X shaft. It is a little temperamental at times, but it smashes the ball when I hit it well. Very little wild dispersion and very low spin. I think I would like the blue or TR better because it has a little too low of flight with the LS head and black shaft. You won't be disappointed though.
Eric reckons the black 6x (not TX) and the trip diamons LS ST is money for me. I will be hitting it for the first time tomorrow
Awesome video!
I thought you were never gonna try the driver thank you!
Pleasure’s
As Ghandi said, Be the playa you want to see in the world
You don't realise how good you are Matt, short game to die for 👏
Ill go for 15 (money) calls 😮
Howdy playas
22 money shouts I reckon 3:46
way to go REAL Mr short game
there can be only one
Man, your videos are so addictive girlfriend!
you are
Bausinchief’s money game is on point! Maybe money is said 13 times 🤷🏼♂️
I counted 13 “Money” shots playa. Great video as always!
Nice round, it was pretty money (12 times!)
Matt if you were the real Mr. Short Game you would review the shower and locker room at the course!
and make a 16 minute podcast episode based on one sentence LOLOLLLLLLL and be an arm of the good god marketing channel
@@GolfSidekick not all the TH-camrs can handle the heavy lifting playa
Matty Boom Boom!
You shot the same exact score as Rick Shiels did here on his Break 75 episode.
Waddaplaya
been breaking 75 since shiels was in diapers
@@GolfSidekick I can tell. Logical playing is the key to doing this consistently.
At 4:30 did you consider putting with your driver with that tight dry lie?
driver is nevr a good short game club LOL 5 wood or 7 wood ok
but I would do putter again and again
Thoughts on sausage roll playa?
That was some outstanding scrambling - nice work. That said, with your 4/5/6 iron and 5w tee shots, I think there were three that ended up in fairway bunkers and only three (or four?) fairways hit (correct me if I'm wrong.) I'd be very curious to see what things would've looked like if you had hit driver (even given the fact that you had low confidence in driver at this time.) You had many long approaches into greens which, in turn, forced you to scramble for up-n-downs quite a bit. Choosing between a 6-iron from the rough or a 9-iron from the rough for an approach shot, I think it's a pretty easy call. Still, a very solid round.
can't see where the driver lands and it's blind behind the bunkers so if i hit driver, i anticipate spending forever looking for balls. which i HATE doing. so driver would come out on the 2nd playing of this course. And I would move back to the red tees (2nd from the back)
I don't play bucket list courses from the back tees and I play them for a good score. If I could do them 3-4 times, we would go low
As I said a few times in the round, I thought about and accepted that my strategy today would require mid range tee shots, long approach shots, and lots of putting and scrambling. That was the point - that you can play a course any way you like, as long as you accept and commit to the plan for the whole round and don't FOMO and regret it.
At least 4 of the opening 9 were along a OB fence on the right - no driver for sure - especially with a high spinning head into the win - a little fade turns into a slice. Hole 6 no idea what was ahead of us, semi blind. Hole 8 potentially smash it left yes but I don't hole what is left of left.
Hole 11 nice driving hole.
Hole 13 don't need it
Hole 14 could be driver hole now that I know what's up there.
Hole 16 definite now that I know the hole - it's all semi blind with subtle rises.
But I would need to play red or back tees to be honest for a driver - the greens are not long enough to pump drivers confidently at all, depsite rating of 72.5 140 or something
@@GolfSidekick Fair point. I think you'd have a decent shot at breaking par here on subsequent rounds putting driver into play.
Let's see how it goes in scotland. I will hit driver more but just HATE looking for balls in the rough especially on new courses. But I have 20-30 rounds there in a month so I should gt better
@@GolfSidekicksounds like a rough life Playa
Here we see the Baus in his happy. Place... making banger content, helping the masses of us amateur golfers. This may be in Matt's top 10 best ever videos.. Thanks Playa..
i agree with you - may be top 5
I do too. Ghandi like approach to the philosophy of golf. One double, no nightmares. Baus makes it look easy.
@@GolfSidekick hot caddie #1, Pro Mo 2 and 3, G. Ling 4.. so it could slide in at 5, but... I could blather forever, thanks Baus
Would you like a round of golf at Beaverbrook, Wisly or Wentworth?
will be in scotland from next week playa - now im in thailand
@@GolfSidekick next time then🏌️♂️
I got 8 on the “money” count.
Love the vid. Your Chipping is looking great.
I am currently working on my chipping it’s frustrating. But, practice makes progress.
I’m going to do the 666
system tomorrow. Thx man, 🙏
You da man! Waddaplaya! Enjoyed that, but not as much as you did😉
Money X 12. Great video
I think it should really be more about how many times you DIDN'T say money when you probably should've. Very high value video here.
Thanks for watching playa
“Money” was said 69,420 times in this video. Thanks for the hat playa
Ghandi...LOL Gr8 quote.
Sausage roll polo shirt when?
Excellent
Why does Matt’s voice sound different on the commentary than in the videos? Always wondered this ahah
my butler
Class❤
Rick shiels will be envious 😂. Your swing looks like your swing of old where you had back pain… is that the case or nah, just curious if the wind is making you revert to your “trusty” swing unconsciously?
Had huge knots in my upper back and glute
Matt you da man. I am pretty sure you said MONEY 5 times if I'm correct but at one point I zoned out then u said it randomly and I was like SHIT I forgot to keep track 😂 gonna rewatch
You’ll have to get a pen and paper
The Rogue driver is the only driver.