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This is the ultimate way to break 80. There is no pressure on yourself to make those elusive 11 pars and 7 bogeys. Just a way to set small achievable goals during a round, focusing on achieving the very basics of golf: set up an approach, hit the heart of the green or miss it where you can get up and down easily and then make a mess of a few holes.
When we go to the course and expect or desire par after par, we soon get derailed when a double bogey comes along. With my system illustrated here, I show you how to break 80 hitting just 6 greens in regulation, getting up and down 6 times and then screwing up the other 6 holes. It's the golf sidekick 666 system, players!
Focus on the basics: tee shot to a place where you can hit a comfortable shot into the green. If you screw it up, just get to the next position to get onto the green. In other words just good golf course management.
When you miss the greens, make sure you’re aiming at a place that would be a good miss. Allow yourself the easiest up and down possible. It goes without saying, as with all golf, PRACTICE your damn short game. Watch these videos on chipping, bunkers and putting:
Chipping • How to Chip the Golf B...
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Commit to every shot 100% - not 95%, 100% This is vital and the only reason you mess up shots is because you’re not committed. And why are we not committed? Because we hit shots we aren’t confident in. And why do we do this? Because we don’t KNOW OURSELVES! We must play shots we know in any form of golf and this 666 system encourages that and by pairing good golf course management with shots you know and trust, your scores will plummet.
When thinking about how to break 80 in golf, do a golf audit of your game. What are you good at? What shots can you reliably hit? What shots are you awful at? Keep the good, reject the bad. Play with what you have and only hit that shots players.
I don’t even want to hear any whining about discrepancies in distance between you and me. Didi doesn’t hit it as far as me and he breaks 80 on the regular because his course management is so spot on along with knowing his distances to the yard. You should be playing off the right tees for your length and you must COMMIT COMMIT COMMIT to what you know and can do!
Go forth, conquer and have fun, playas!!
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Don't worry, an 80 somersetting is coming. It was a blow to my system. It made me decide to start practicing. That was 3 weeks ago still haven't gone to the range LOL. But I swear...tomorrow!!!
I've been watching you since 2 years ago when I was in 8th grade, my best was 105. Now I'm in 10th grade and golf season is starting next week, and I just played my best round today at 73 (+3). These videos have transformed my game. Hoping to get into the 60s in the coming months!
Beast mode! Engaged! Waddaplaya!!!!
@@GolfSidekick Thanks, my mindset has changed so much since watching, I've been turning into a true playa.
As a guy who breaks 80, I like what you've got here. You absolutely nailed it with putting the focus on the process, not the result. That is the real key to great golf. And patience. And perspective. And decent hands don't hurt, either. My "rules" for myself are simple. Drive the ball in play, use a wedge no more than once on a hole, no more than 2 putts on a green (maybe once), and make everything inside of 6 feet. If I do that, it's a nice round. The number will take care of itself. But to begin to play any of those strokes with consistency, you must remember to keep your focus on the process. As you touched on with your confidence level on a particular par 3 in the video. That's a golf mind in its most ideal state. Confident, and focused on the process. Keys to success. Love this video for those trying to break through.
Thank you for that insightful and helpful comment sir. Love it
@@GolfSidekick Did I mention the word "process"? Haha. But seriously, thank you for this video. You see a lot on youtube. Some good, some not so good. This was a refreshing watch, and I'm certain it can really help A LOT of people. For every 4 handicap out there, there's dozens of 10s and 12s with the same talent, or even greater talent. The difference is what's going on, or not going on, between the ears. Great work, keep it up!
"Drive it in the middle, only hit one wedge onto the green, sink everything within six feet" - Right, that's what everyone's trying to do...
@@rambler1277 Yes, I get your point. It's not that simple. But that's more of a measure I'll do after the round as to where I need to improve. I'm not thinking about that while I'm playing. It really is about the focus required for each shot, and what you are actually trying to do over the ball. I'm not trying to hit a fairway, I'm going through the process it takes to make a swing. I'm not trying to hole a 5 footer, I'm doing my best to make a solid stroke. It's about removing yourself from the result and focusing on the work that's in front of you.
You say focus on process not outcome and then you specify two outcomes 6 x up and downs and 6 x GIR!!! Pressure!!! If you wish to improve by process then get a more consistent address routine, a more consistent strike feel and stay positive and focussed through all 18 holes!
Hi Matt, I watched your video last night and followed your advice. Went out this morning and hit 9 greens in regulation and had 6 up and downs. With one triple bogey I managed to hit 78. Appreciated the difference in my shot making when I concentrated on the process and not the outcome. I tend to fade the ball and was able to play to that strength rather than trying to do things I wasn't comfortable with. Played a match with friends I play regularly with at the same time and won that as well. The best part was regardless of where my tee shot ended up, the focus on getting my next shot in the best place to get it up and down or hitting the green was so much easier then trying to par the hole or get a birdie. Keep up the good work.
I have found the easy way to break 80 is to play 9 holes :)
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@@ZaneGrayMusicMaster1 mine is 151 in 18 holes. My very 1st time playing. My best is 112.
What an original joke that I’ve never heard before
I was shooting 90-105 very inconsistently and had been like this for a almost 5 years since I started. I started the way of the playa during a tournament a month ago where I needed 88 average in three days to win I did 89 90 and 93. Didn't win but finally understood the way of the playa. Since the tournament I haven't shot above 90. Yesterday I had a game with heavy bets with people I play with every week. The best of them normally scores 75-80 and gives me a 15 stroke advantage. I watched this video looking to break 80 (previous record 87). I did 79 yesterday. I thank you not only for the golf advice but for all the life advice and general coolness that you teach us.
Best educational golf series on TH-cam. Keep these coming!
Not sure I've ever posted on one of your videos or not but I've watched many because I was on a quest this year to get into the 80's myself. I shot a 79 two years ago and the agony of not reaching that rarified air again has been bugging me every since. I watched all of your videos about how to break 80, how to break 75 missing most of the greens etc. On a recent trip to Calgary I shot an 80 and 81 and and 82, any of which could have been a 79 or 78 with just a couple less mistakes. Finally, yesterday, it all came together and I shot a 77 at a course over 6000 yards. Your videos and emphasis on simplifying the approach to shooting lower and on focusing on the process is what helped me over the edge. I waivered a bit mid round (I was 2 under after 6!) but instead of getting down on myself and filling my head with negative thoughts I simply focused on the next shot and the next shot etc. I didn't strike the ball as well as I did in Calgary either and it rained like heck the day before and I got no roll on the fairways but even when I was 200 away from the green instead of my intended 140 I simply focused on executing the shot and staying out of trouble. I was only in one trap all day because I played away from trouble and to the safe part of the green.
Just wanted to say thanks and keep up the good work!!!
Johnny Penso
Sir you have earned the pinned post award. What a story! Congratulations and no word of a lie, that brought a tear to my eye. Awesome, player!
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Way to go Johnny!!!! I was a 90's and have just now started into the 80's working this system. My best was 86 but the funny thing was I had my Father keep the card and all I did was play the most confident shot at the time. Of course there were some 3 putts and penalties but it was a huge confidence boost seeing the card at the end. Keep up those 70's I'm coming for ya!!!!! Thanx to Golf Sidekick for the practical usable advice.
Johnny Penso WHADAPLAYAA!!!!!!!!
“You’ll make birdies. As we all do.” I beg to differ my friend😂
Lol true. But this vid is for those trying to break 80, not 100 😂
After two months into golf I just got my first birdie 😂 card after the first three holes read 10,2,10
Hey Matt, your suggestions on trying to achieve the triple 6 really helped out today! I almost achieved it today, except when the wife called and needed me back home!!! arrrrggh Will try again soon. The saves were the hardest, and solid putting is a must!! Will get a long ruler to practice soon. Your videos are fun to watch.
1. Your videos are pretty much the best on TH-cam. 2. Cool AF accent. 3. The brain is incapable of flatulence. It is, however capable of expressive language. Use your powers of expression Matt!4. I have now broken 80 on 4 occasions. All since 30 July, 2018. In accordance with Matt's advice, I never tally up my score after the front nine. In fact, I never tally it at all until the round is over. Each time I broke 80, I had one double bogey, a bunch of bogies, a lesser number of pars, and a couple of birdies. Seventy-nine isn't a very pretty round! Remember this lesson, all you folks aspiring to break 80 for the first time. Don't rip up your scorecard and become disheartened after you make a double bogey! You may very well catch fire and shoot two under on the last five holes.
Maxwell Hendrix
The man speaks pure unbridled unadulterated truth Thank you and well done on becoming a multiple graduate of the class of 79. Wadaplaya!
Love you man! You are one of my exalted YT heroes. Warm wishes from Los Angeles.
Regarding the accent, the guy is a Saffer. Possibly a Zimbo.
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South African Sandtonista
He sounds like the Travelocity gnome. :)
Hey boyfriends! I have taken this system to heart during the quarantine and have shot a 78 two weeks in a row!
Great job, congratulations.
Great video. I’m not nearly sniffing 80, but there’s good advice for higher hcp players in this video, too.
Also, as a professional AV tech with good video editing knowledge, the technical side of your work is flawless and creative. Keep doing what you’re doing and thank you for your time. My favorite golf channel right now!
Thanks sir. Wish I was an Adobe fiend but my computer has no processing power. My setup is rudimentary at best. Nice to see it isnt as bad as I imagined it!
Have watched your video last week and went to my golf club on sunday. Believe it or not, I played my first 78 round ever. Never before I've played a sub 80 round. And when I've took a look on my score card after the round I realized I played exactly what you demand: 6 GIR, 6 up and downs, 6 birthday holes. It's magic. And the whole time I've had only one thought in my mind: just play what you can play. No trick shots, no risk, no ball shaping. And the result was amazing. Thanks very much. Hope I can keep the spirit and carry it on to my next rounds.
I love your comment: "No trick shots, no risk, no ball shaping" - I hope more playas will take that advice and realize you don't need to do anything extra, just what you are capable of and play to your strengths and you will break scoring barriers you never knew you could!
Well done on the magic and now all you need to do is keep focusing on what you can do and focusing on the next shot you're about to hit and forget the score. Congratulations on graduating from the class of 78! Another happy viewer is a great thjing to wake up to in Thailand!
Hey Matt I’ve always loved your videos and I just broke 80 for the first time with a 34 44 78 I have your methods to thank for the success. I think a lot of your tips and focus on the mental aspect of golf are crucial to success for all golfers.
Great work playa. You did the hard work.
FINALLY BROKE 80 !!! (13 handicaper)
i shot 76 .. thanks to all your videos ..
I only used this three things to do it:
-plan every hole
-leave your favourite distance to attack flag
- do this drill to hole all your putts:
Put 8 tees from 3 feet around a hole , and shoot 100 putts , until you make mor than 90 don't stop doing it (did it in a week)
Whenever you a have a 6 feet , 8 feet , 4 feet , etc , make the same 3 feet swing a little harder
Relax and have fun
Hope you break 80 too!
Waddaplayuh!
Plan every hole - THIS IS KEY!
Favorite distance to hole - byproduct of great planning - WELL DONE!
Putting drills!!!
Sir, you may have achieved enlightenment! How's your chipping?
@@GolfSidekick bad bad bad, needs practice, any drill?
love the video concept and the knowledgable commentary - i have long been a proponent of playing off the tees that make the game fun - i'm 53 and love playing 6200 - 6400 - i've watched all of your videos and want to let you know that i've taken it a step further - BREAKING 70......once in a while! - Played one of our countries finest courses - Tobiano (Kamloops BC - #24 in Canada), shot a solid 74 using a hybrid of 9 GIR - 4 Up+Down - 5 Birthdays, and took it up a notch at Eaglepoint Golf Resort (Kamloops bc - 6375 - shot 69) - came in with 14 GIR - 4 up=downs, while the each hole the whole round felt like a birthday. Keep up the good work and get in touch if ever in Vancouver
THank you playa for this insightful comment. Friends helping friends! I love it.
Ripper vid yet again Matt. After shooting my best of 88 not long ago, I lost my way because I stopped using my process which was simple. "doesn't matter how far it goes, just get it towards the hole straight". Which lends itself to your 'find a club you hit well and use it' and the splitting the shot into two shorter ones instead of going for glory.
Golf always wins, we just have to learn how to manipulate it when we can.
agree 100% with this
83 today. Best round this year. Did my best with the 6-6-6. Three doubles hurt but I was more focused. Thanks so much. Your tips on chipping and putting helped a lot.
Hi Matt, I generally don't comment on anything online but I felt the need to say thanks for your videos as (like a few other people on here) one of my big aims for the year was breaking 80 and I finally managed it this passed weekend by shooting a 78 (par 70). The vids you've made on course management and chipping have been a huge help but the biggest was definitely this video. All I kept saying to myself all the way round was 'hit greens, get up & down, hit greens, get up & down'. I was +7 after 6 holes but because I wasn't counting my score like I have done in the past I didn't realise and went -2 through the next 8 holes making birdies on a short par 4 and getting up and down on a par 5. Keep up the great work, it's brilliant watching content from an amateur rather than a pro as it's much more relatable. Can't wait for your next video!
Jamie Stringer
Another graduate of the class of 79!
Waddaplayuh!!!
Well done my good man. I also played a par 70 for my first sub 80 round and also did it with a 78.
Feels great right???
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and I am happy to see another playa bashing down another wall on the way to magnificence.
I think with the future videos, we are going to be shattering even more score barriers for all you playas out there.
That is the gap I saw in the online sphere. No amateurs out there showing amateurs how to play. It is destroying peoples games watching pros.
I want to give everyone permission to be imperfect and embrace the blemishes.
Thank you again for going to the trouble of commenting and keep on dropping that score by identifying your weak points and improving on them!
I took gas yesterday by thinking of end score...Wasn't playing well at all, hit 3 fairways and 4 greens after 14 holes, yet was 1 under for the round. Started thinking about holes 16,17 and 18 as they are a difficult finishing trio. Teed up on 15, par 3, and pulled it left. failed to get up and down...onto 16th tee. Par 5, and on my best day I can get up in 2. Pulled out the big gun, sliced it into the trees, took two to get out. Still had 280 to the flag, so hit a hybrid lay up. 5th shot was a fluff but managed to get up and down after for 7. 17th is a straight par 4, 400m, Playing into the wind. Big gun came out again, went left, again chip out, missed green left walked off with 6. caned a tee shot on last hole, but still 196 left to flag....hybrid, 2 chips , 2 putts...6. So lost 7 shots in last four holes for 78. Ended up coming second in event, by 2 shots....should of hit hybrid off tee on 16 and the frustration of double wouldn't have gone with onto hole 17.......
The first step to magnificence has been taken sir. Youve verbalized the issue and learned from the errors.
Next time out, your mind will be stronger I am sure. And there will always be a next time. If you can do it once, you can do it 100 times
Tried 6-6-6 today for the first time. Definitely helped me mentally, had no idea my score till I tallied. Thought I’d try & stick close to your numbers but 6 up & downs would be a miracle for me. It was my best score at this course ever! even with a couple 3-putts. And had 6 GIR’s, 6 up & downs, 6 Birthday holes! I apparently nailed it. What’s the 3-3-3 method?:)
Matt. Thanks to your playa content, I was able to finally break 80 this past weekend. Your lessons with Sensei Chong were the difference maker. Swinging the club so pain free now. Thanks brother.
Been hovering around 46-47 consistently and haven’t been happy with my game and ended up shooting a 51 which made me realize I needed to change my approach of the game. I saw this video, have applied it, and my last two rounds have been 41’s on below than average ball striking/putting days. Thank you so much
That, sir, is what I'm talkin' bout! Keep going! Why only 9 holes though?
Thanks for the content! I tried a variation of this system yesterday and it worked great. I regularly track greens, putts, and fairways. I'm modifying my targets to 8-greens 8-fairways and 4 up and downs. Yesterday I played 9 using the methodology and I hit 5 fairways, 6 greens but only had one up & down. I'm a 6 handicap so breaking 80 isn't super rare but it's not as common as I'd like either, especially in competition. I honestly think this system can help me. I appreciate it. It also showed a GLARING need for me to work on up & downs. Just tracking the data could show me that as well but there's definitely a difference in having a target number of up & downs that creates a different mindset.
I've been using this system and some other GSK strategies, they work. Golf isn't as hard as we make it sometimes. We can be so stubborn, staying with methodologies that fail us.
Thanks for your impressive strategic advice, Just broke 80 after 2 rounds post watching your video. How I did it, I left the ego at home and played with my brain rather than trying to impress my playing partners with glory shots. Thanks so much . Go the Bocks.
Hi Matt, just discovered you. Tried your mindset today and found it brilliant. 7 GIRs 3 up and downs 8 Birthdays so room for improvement. Shot gross 79 and didn’t make a single chip or long putt. I’m over the moon! 🏌️♂️👍🏻
That's what it means to be a playa. Well done sir! Keep it stress-free and you'll soon be shooting level par!
Parred every hole on the front 9 today using a lot of what you said in this video. Driver was all over, but the approach was completely different from normal. Fat of the green and allowing for the easy chip made for easy 2 pitts and 5 up and downs. Thanks bud. I’ll carry this forever!
Proof that as long as your chipping and putting is good enough, you can shoot really low scores with an awful swing.
This system is outstanding.
I broke 80 today for the first time this season.
I checked my card and had EXACTLY:
6 up and downs
6 greens hit
6 “birthday holes” (5 of them were 3 putts)
I was aware of this system from watching this video last night but wasn’t actively thinking about it while playing.
I stole 2 birdies and played some of the best golf I’ve played in 2 years, despite the 3 putts (very frustrating).
Thank you for giving me a new outlook on the game and a completely different approach to course management!
Its a kinda magic!
The main point as you have found is to get yourself into positions that allow the stats to take care of themselves. Its not about shooting for the 666 but about being in the right position to achieve them all and still relax with those 6 poopoo holes. Great job playa
Golf Sidekick much appreciated! Keep up the great content!
I tried the 666 system today and broke 90 stress free. But more importantly showed that I need to improve on the up and down part of the game. So more focus there and I think stress free breaking 80 is next. Thanks!
Saw this video last night then went out this morning and shot 39 (had been averaging 42-43 recently). Thanks for the advice!
Waddaplaya and lets string two of those together over 18!!
Thanks for making golf look so simple, I will definitely try this method next time I play. Brilliant video !!
Excellent thanks playa
Hi Matt,
This is absolutely ORIGINAL. 6-6-6 and not counting scores? That is the BEST advice ever! Seriously, I have been playing to Par for far too long. It only leads to frustrations and pain haha.
I do hope your subscribers grow and you get to share more contents in the future. The video quality and editing is improving every step of the way 👍
Cheers.
Yo ZZ have not forgotten you sir! Will try get to KL in november
What I really enjoy after setup my own 6 holiday holes is that not only I am more relaxing, and surprisingly; start make 'birdies' on some of these holes. Thank you for sharing this wonderful process !
That's what people don't realize when they dismiss the idea in the video. They think you won't ever improve at golf and golf isn't fun like this bla bla bla.
but when you relax because you take pressure off yourself, you score better and start making birdies and more pars with less big blow ups.
Stumbled upon this video while browsing around TH-cam. I’ll shoot in the 70’s a few times a year however I tried this for the first time during my round today and shot 79. 👍🏼
Since watching your videos I have played one round with a new approach add an extra stroke to each hole and with all seriousness I had the best results over the last four rounds, my approach is where do I want the ball to land once I tee off, now as I approach the ball I ask myself the same question, I’m looking forward to my next round unfortunately not happening in the coming weeks but I will have time to go to the range for purpose practice
I like how you broke the game down into manageable chunks and then explained why process thinking is better than outcome thinking.
9:49 I thought that tree was an overhead view of the map and got so confused why no tracer was going over it
This is a great video thanks for posting that Matt. Bad shots even happen to single handicappers. You always say we're amateurs not Pros✌️
Thanks a lot, today I play 79, my first time break 80, your lesson is very helpful to me, thanks.
It looks like your chip shot swing is pretty fast. While that is fine for a full shot, it can lead to inconsistencies when chipping. Most important part of it is to accelerate the club through the ball. But a quick backswing can lead to pull-chips. Most of the videos I have watched appear to look like you miss your chips to the left of the hole, which is likely caused by that quick backswing. Cheers mate! Great video!
This is excellent Matt. I'm starting to leave my inner 'Billy-Big-Bollocks' at home more often and hitting easier shots after watching your vlogs. As soon as you focus on your score (good, bad or indifferent) it kills your game. You have to take each shot at a time and be patient. You never know your next shot could be a worldy…..
Howard Jones
Bro, that is 100%. I always think, this shot might be the best one I have ever hit. Nothing is stopping it from being so. I love your comment. Great and insightful
tHANK YOU FOR THE POSITIVE MENTAL IMAGES TO BE FOCUSED ON. lOOKING FORWARD TO PUTTING THEM INTO PRACTICE THIS FRIDAY
Dude I love your videos! Took your advice yesterday and shot a 79 in a 10 person 2 team scramble. We won and it was the first time my partner and shot shot under 80!
The Duke Of the Region
Sir, you are officially a playa. You have graduated and I couldnt be prouder. Waddaman! I apologize in advance for your falling handicap
Golf Sidekick haha you are officially my new favorite channel! Love the locations you play and your voice over is slick as those clubs too. I’ll try do video and edit my home course Near Chicago. Thailand is beautiful though and the quality of your camera makes these videos worth watching
I played a round the other day where I shot 85, best of the year, +13 on front +2 on the back. 10 pars lol. Think I'm pretty close to playing well, just need to avoid the doubles and triples lol. Trying more to do like you and others have said and just aim for the green instead of the pin, makes a big difference. Thanks.
Waddaplaya
This is a steady go to favorite! This is what I need, laid out in a way that also makes me feel able to do it. Solid stuff Chief 🙌🏼
Broke 80 today for my first time, a lot of it is from the mentality picked up watching your videos. The rest is the work I've put in with clubs 8 - 60°. Next up, 72!
Legend.
Just broke 80 for the first time. Shot a personal best of 78. Thanks for the tips!
Tried your system today: 8 greens, 4 recoveries, 6 birthdays → 79! Great stuff. Thx.
Wadaplayuh!!! Well done sir on graduating from the class of 79! Wadafeeling
I’ve almost got your 6-6-6 method down. Just need to lessen the screwups on holes I don’t par. And keep getting up and down more often improving my chipping and putting.
Played 9 after watching. 4 greens, 2 up and down 3 not so good holes for a 39. It works!
Charles Bradford
Excellent news my good sir
Great way of looking at the game. Thanks for the video.
Man I rewatched this and totally forgot how funny this video is. One of your best all time writing. "Psychological nudity" slayed me a 2nd time🤣
It looks like you had a lot of fun on the course, and thx for the message, which I personally think is really useful for improving your golf game. But please explain, focusing on hitting 6 greens and making 6 up & downs, how that is not outcome based thinking..? Where is the process in that?
This will be my mind set on the next round I play. Thanks.
Just discovered your videos and in one month have a high 70's average and have come down two shots. Thanks... target now ... single figures!
Excellent! That is my goal. Slashing handicaps by minimum 3 shots!!!!!!
Golf Sidekick what I've noticed with the system is that I'm hitting more greens in regulation. Getting to the low numbers i guess is converting 'birthday holes' into 'up and downs'.... and that means the dreaded 'p' word... practice I guess!
I’m talking to my wife right now about your videos. Even though I live in Nova Scotia, she said perhaps maybe I can play a game with you one day. I’m hoping she means that we’re going to go to Thailand sometime in the near future. 👍👍👍
Matthew Foot
Wel just make sure you arent here between 12 December and 7 Jan. Im going to South Africa for a safari and golfing trip. Otherwise come on playa!
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Good game. I’m gonna try this out in a couple days when I get a chance to hit up the course. Always appreciate your content. 🙏
Wadaplayuh!🤣Excellent video man. Great combination of tips and humor.
I don't seem to watch all your videos, but enjoy the videos I do watch!
I don't really love a lot of comments, but I love this one.
Tried this yesterday and shot my best ever score, 75 (par is 67). Thank you! I wasn't even playing my best golf but was fully focused on just getting the ball in the hole. I ended up with 8 GIR, 4 up and downs plus my 6 birthday holes. Only major wobble was double bogey six on 17th when I started to think that I was on for a really good score, I normally get no worse than a five on that one. Now I am thinking that breaking 70 might just about be do-able.
Sir, if you can think it you can create a plan to get it. Thank you for your comment and well done on graduating head of the class! Now once you let go of the outcome of a great score and just continue focusing on getting that little pellet into that little hole, there will be fewer wobbles.
Today is a great day and you should celebrate. This is a perfect example of how the system will work but not necessarily 100% to the 6-6-6, but going with that mindset means you free your mind to achieve remarkable things.
WADAPLAYA
Thanks, it definitely helps put focus in the right areas. It also showed me that my "B" game is still good enough to score well if I can hold the mental side together.
And that my good man, is exactly what we need to realize. Amazing isn't it? What a game changer! Enjoy and always have fun.
Riccardo a birthday hole is one you mess up and score over par. :)
The proof is in the pudding:
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8 GIR, 4 saves. 2 birdies to offset 2 DBs. No three putts. And voila: 78. First sub-80 round since at least 2004.
Key point of the round was after making DB on 13 (fat approach in the water), I stayed focused on the process and not the outcome, and calmly drained a 20-foot birdie on 14. It was a great feeling walking on the green on 18 knowing I had three putts to make par for 79.
Your golf zen is my savior, sir!
This is great advice that helps me when I'm struggling with golf, "think about the does not the donts"
EXACTLY 100% on the money
Hey Matt, why is it in this video, and a few of later ones, your narration voice differs from your on screen voice. Just curious, love your content. My hope is that anyone who struggles with this game find their way to your videos.😊
Great video, I shot 79 earlier this year but have recently crept back towards the mid 80's! Its usually two stupid holes that cost me always on the back nine. I'm looking at my concentration levels a looking at perhaps taking on some caffeine or a sugar bomb to keep me focused.
Paul Houghton
I would advise against the coffee. Increases cortisol levels. The stress hormone. Increases heart rate and sweating. Have a low sugar snack that will keep you satiated. Nuts and seeds are great. Boiled eggs. Sugar bombs are good for the last three holes maybe. You dont want a sugar crash after a 9 hole snack. Stick with the higher protein and fat snacks.
Golf Sidekick thanks for that, I do take a low carb protein shake with every round. I’ll bin the caffeine idea & try your nuts and sugar bomb idea. Hopefully it will stop the brain fart!!👍
I would scrap the protein shake my good man. Consume some natural foods and be satisfied longer with less farting. I am sure there is sugar in those shakes. I have a problem on the back nine too and mine comes from flailing concentration due to lack of sleep. I will be exploring this deeper as I go forward. I am tired of leaking strokes when I have a good score going. Part of it is probably an expectation that we will screw up. I am going to try breaking the second 9 into 3 three-hole courses and minimize the task instead of seeing it as another 9 holes to.mess up. I will report back with my findings in future videos.
Golf Sidekick Thanks for the comments, using nuts and so far ok, shot 82 tow days ago, hoping for sub 80 today👍
Paul Houghton
Great. Salty nuts are great because they add sodium to your system as you sweat. Love me some salted roasted almonds!!!
So much improvement from the previous videos in graphics and sound.
Love the thinking process. Will definitely try.
Cheer up playa!
Also thanks for the interesting putting drill
What an awesome video :) My biggest takeaway will be to practice thinking. And of course, to stop thinking of the freeekn result. Appreciate your efforts in putting together such useful and interestingly cool content.
Yes the perpetual conundrum of golf. Think hard but dont think. Focus, a good plan, and commitment to that plan. You can do it!!
Outcome think that happened to me. HIt 37 through 9 holes...my best 9 hole score to date. I realized i might break 80 and be as low as the mid 70's, besting my best game by 7 strokes....back 9 was the biggest collapse in golf history...had to par the last hole to keep it under 100 (which i did)
Biggest collapse in golf history. That washilariou thanks playa. Just go out there and stay in the moment, there is nothing more than THIS moment. The flag, the fairway, the hole, you. Nothing more
Just stumbled on this channel and have been really enjoying the crackerjack content! Keep up the great work! Cheers from Northern California
I'd just like to break 90 regularly. Playing 25 years, can bag 4-5 pars a round, the occasional bird, but can't keep the triples and worse off the card. Par one hole 7 the next. Swing just will not hold together for 18. I've tried it all, short game practice, leaving the driver at home... I got good technique overall, but my issue is confidence and consistency. Haven't found a pro yet that can help me with either.
Hugh Rogers
Sir, more mental game things coming and I recently shot a new breaking 90 video I think you can learn a lot from my friend in the video
Agree that consistency (or the lack of it) is the curse of every mid/high handicapper. A guy I play with plays off 3, just walks up to the ball and hits it. Last Thursday he scored a gross 64 including an ace. He uses so-called 'crappy' Dunlop balls because he loves them and nobody ever picks them up.
Enjoy your videos. I just get the feeling if I could relax and enjoy more like you do, I'd score better. Times I've done that hasn't actually done anything for my score, but I hit more good shots and walk off feeling better.
Yep, some guys in our group have 'terrible' swings no one would ever teach. One is like Didi, I swear he'll hurt himself. But he smashes it and finds loads of greens. He still has a few bad holes every round, but not enough to stop him winning regularly.
Same boat here Hugh, but I do have an 89 on the card this year, but would like that to be more regular for sure. Watch all of Golf Sidekick vids and hit up his website, lots of great content there for us mid/high handicappers. It has greatly helped me shave about 5/6 strokes this year and I expect that to continue as I keep playing.
dear Matt..again tQ tQ tQ for making/editing this video.
tQ tQ tQ for all the tips n advice(they are all priceless, tQ), wont repeat what they are.
love those mini flags..thumbs up.
i am just starting the concept of using only ur best_able clubs to use for best results..no more clubs i am not capable of hitting at 90% at least.
all the best to u n frens n with prayers all to be safe always ..💜💜💜
p/s .. pixel said.. u hv come a long way from ur earlier videos .. I AGREE!! i was awed by this video..
(i still remember ur video @KUKUP, JB .. even then i said it was good 👏..
tQ tQ tQ)
I might be wrong about it but I try the hardest to get gir on the hardest rated holes, that way the others should be easiest to obtain.
Another great video. I’ve already taken and applied so much from your others. I would love to see you on some of the California courses. Thanks for doing what you do.
Daniel Flores
As a South African and the mission of getting a visa to the US, I guess the closest I will get to California may be my trip back to South Africa in December on the garden route and my home town of Port Elizabeth. Get some rollout for a change! And some significant wind!! Up to 4 club winds some days! We have some seriously nice coastal courses right on the ocean with the sheer drops into the sea like you have on west coast. One day California!
I just broke 80 for the first time using this theory. I shot 77. U the man
9 pars 2 birds 7 bogeys
Dude, you smoke that hybrid. Maybe you could do a quick WITB video. Great Video as always and great system! I know that I end up focusing on score some times (my last round doubled #1 and thought the whole day was ruined). I defiantly shoot lower scores when I focus on 1) the next shot 2) having fun 3) letting my watch keep score
Will do a WITB when the time is right playa
Hi Matt..again tQ for this wonderful video + hv watched this video more than 3 times with better understanding each time (tis is my 2nd comment)
• I love min8:45 .. focus on process.
• I love the aerial footage at video start.
• Q: could there a 7-7-7 or 8-8-8 system to break 90? Or did I miss it?
take care again Boss..!!
What app do you use on your phone that tells you after your round about what you have hit
I love the education your video shows, thanks man
I thoroughly enjoy your videos and your approach to golf has helped me a lot over the past couple months. I have to ask though, why did you push the caddies? I understand the obvious answer is that they were in front of the camera blocking the hole, but from my point of view it just seemed so rude. I realize they’re on the course to be of service to you, but they’re still decent people. I truly hope it was lighthearted, and any sort of explanation would be greatly appreciated. I would love to continue enjoying your videos stress free playa 🤙🏻
In pinned comment already. Rude and physical humor is big here. And dont you worry the caddies give as good as they get. I have been fondled quite a lot without any warning. Different world out here.
Golf Sidekick sorry for not noticing that earlier man! Was late at night when I was watching so my apologies. I’ll be ordering some merch soon!
Thanks for the vids. Going to practice that putting drill starting tonight.👍😀
Love that approach shot of yours on the 5th. Great game playing strategy right there
Your vids are always so entertaining to watch, the subs should be rolling in!
Our little movement is getting there, slowly but surely sir
great stuff on here, thanks for the video. learning a lot. but i have to note, Heinrich is killing it with the sock game and the overall style. i want to rock that outfit when i'm out, but i know i'd be too hot.
Play what you know, play what you trust. Another good one.
KMX i was just thinking of you yesterday. I am happy to know you are still alive good sir
Still here!
Goal is to break 70. Got close once with an even par round. A couple blow up holes here and there always derail my score. Need consistency!
I served aboard a submarine with the hull number 666. Great video, those caddies were a riot!
Swinging really nice here Matt! Great advice as usual. I'm trying to learn this lesson of easy swings with long clubs, feels like the way forward.
Tony Middlehurst
This is the video with the birdie dedicated to you sir! Haha did you catch your name in there?
Really? :-) Haven't got that far yet!
Top bit of caddy shoving there lad, keep em in order!
Aw mate I'm truly honoured, thanks. I use your club-splitting advice all the time, starting to get regular Stablefords in the mid-30s as a direct result of it.
Awesome videos Matt!
You are awesome
Great idea. I'm going to try that the next couple of rounds. Btw... Did you pick up your ball on hole 15? Looked like you were reaching for it. No gimmes in stroke play!
LOL, I left it about 8 inches short. Was a matchplay team game: best score vs best score, 2nd best vs 2nd and that first putt was for the half on my end so I lost the hole. Not gonna miss an 8 incher, I promise!
Thanks for the video! Although, what exactly is a birthday hole? Bogey? Double? What does it mean? Thanks!
Double triple quadruple what ever happens playa. It will happen. Then move on
Hey Matt, I am new to your channel. Do you do these full time or do you have another job? I am very curious as it is a perfect place to play golf full time!
This video is crammed full of useful tips and it was pretty entertaining. Wadavideo.
sir please teach me the video tracer line did you use the program by video studio pro 2019?
This is a good simplified process based system. IMHO, in order to score well in golf, you must:
- Get off the tee and keep it in play. You have to put yourself in position to get the GIR. You don't need to hit it 300 yards every drive (although it would be great), but you do need to keep it in play.
- Make putts inside 5 feet. Make the up and down. Make sure you can lag those long 2 putts. No 3 putts.
- Score on par 3's. You either need a GIR or up and down on all par 3's. Save the bogeys for the other holes.
- You need to be consistent from ~175 and in. From ~100 and in, you need to be rock solid. You either have to hit the green or put yourself in a position for an up and down.
All 100% true
Well done, sir. Quality video. Excellent advice. Thank you kindly.
Great video. I think you need to give yourself a few extra strokes or play from the tips though because that entire course looks like one big green.
Steve Peltier most of my future videos are from the tips. When I play with friends in these matchplay games, I like playing in the same tees as them otherwise a bit antisocial. New videos of me coming soon but I have some other players to feature before then who can offer some real value. Yeee haw
My brother had another similar way to break a sub 80 round into easily remembered segments. No double bogeys, no sixes or higher. If you can do that 79 will happen more often.
100%
The doubles KILL breaking 80 more than anything
Wow I’ve never seen anyone else do that ruler drill.
It's a great drill, I've seen variations using string, but the yardstick / ruler is easier to set up. Just drop it down.
What is "up & down" mean?