“How would I really do on a pga course against a pro. We’ve all asked ourself this question” sir, I am a 47hcp I have never dared to ask my self that question.
@@NotAScratchGolfer pretty soon. Hey everyone, I'm Not A Scratch Golfer and I'm here at Augusta National playing a round with Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa and Scottie Scheffler, let's see how I go.
For me the absolute magic of golf is this: No matter what level you are playing it, your best shot(s) of the day will be of a quality that could surpass those of the greatest pros for any given shot. We all put approaches in tight, we all make 30 ft putts on occasion, we all hole chip shots. Golf is the only sport that offers glimpses of greatness to mere beginners.
Agree with this 100% most average athletes can’t dunk a basketball, hit a fastball or be as be or strong as pro football players. But any average golfer can pull off some of the magical shots that the tour pros do, even if it’s just a rarity
I been watching your videos for several months now and you have taught me a lot about how I should approach my rounds. I’ve played golf for a year and a month and I shot my personal best of 78 thanks to you. Before I saw your videos I was shooting 100-110
I think we talked about this before, maybe on reddit? This video, and your description at around 6:47, really hit the nail on the head. Everybody likes to say, "This is why the pros are better..." But I think more than anything it's just focusing on each shot so that when they fail they don't compound it. So, like you said, they end up making a par or a bogey when an amateur would make a bogey or a double. It just adds up so quick.
I played Bethpage Black last year with a PGA professional and it just put into perspective how good they are. This guy was only a club pro and said he only made the cut a few times at the pga qualifiers. He played from tips, I was 2 tees up and he was out driving me by 20-30 yards. “Poor” iron shots were just short of the green or on surface and 30 feet away. Shots around the green had all the touch. Can’t remember his exact score but it was barely over par and he was pretty down on himself. Meanwhile I was just there trying to break 100 🥵. It was a fun round, he shared some tips that were great but it just put into perspective how good even the guys who can’t qualify into the PGA as club pros are
Yep for sure wanna see the back Adam. One of the hardest things to do for me is manage my way around the course and not compound errors. Thanks as always!
I watch a lot of golf on TH-cam -- but there's something about your videos that makes me feel like I'm playing too. It almost scratches the itch of getting on the course. That's what makes your channel unique. Maybe it's because you break down your thought process on so many shots?
Of course we want to see the back nine, It would be good if you can say what his drives distance are and yours so we can get an idea just how far he is hitting it
I played this course about ten years ago. Think my HI was close to 12 then. I didn't break 90. I had many unkind thoughts about Mr. Nicklaus as I struggled around the course. I especially hated the bowling alley gutters on either side of many fairways and the false fronts. I believe the course had been used for the old PGA Q school back in the day. Very tough and my game was not up to it that day.
I would like to see the back nine...👍😇 Have never played a pro...but last year played with a 30 something and his dad. The guy hit PGA lengths and other than the first drive, I don't remember any that were not in play. He played from the tips and 3 of us old guys played the whites...he drove it 100 yards past us...par 5's were all par 4's for him....He did not chip or putt better than us but the length was an incredible advantage and his iron play was also stellar. A game I am not familiar with...
Really enjoy watching your videos from a much less sunny scotland! Also quite reassuring to watch someone like yourself with a good handicap who doesn’t hit a PW 150 yards as I sometimes forget that those distances aren’t normal given what I see on TH-cam! Great content keep it up
Nicklaus tournament is a really tough golf course...i think the 2nd most difficult at PGA West just behind Stadium, back 9 always eats me up...would love to see your back 9 video!
Here for the back nine! Isn’t this the back nine though? When I played San Andreas was 16 and Alcatraz was 17. Actually that’s the stadium course I’m thinking of, these are so similar.
@@NotAScratchGolfer to prove my point, on my most recent round of my local course, I was 3 over after the “easier” front nine but 17 over by the end 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I thought you played pretty well overall except for your chipping around the green & sand play. I thought your driving was a real strength on the front 9. I definitely want you to show the back 9!
Thanks, Ruby! In the interest of a head-to-head match (+ maintaining pace of play with our partners already playing the whites), we decided to play the blues together
@@NotAScratchGolfer I am pretty sure they don't have an amateur category, but who knows since its still not legal in CA. Plus, if they did let you bet on amateurs, then would all be scrutinizing your videos looking for the slightest rules issue. Wouldn't that be fun!!!! Love your videos by the way. I am 6.7, so we have similar games.
@@NotAScratchGolfer the 3 courses in Prattville Alabama are amazing.. Ross bridge in Birmingham is amazing and the courses in Opelika near Auburn University, I live 30 minutes from that one.. they all are incredible for around $60.. best golf in USA
Nice to hear from ya! Hoping to get down there before Summer's end. Possibly in late-August. I'll announce in my community tab if/when I have more firm plans. Always love teeing it up with subscribers!
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“How would I really do on a pga course against a pro. We’ve all asked ourself this question” sir, I am a 47hcp I have never dared to ask my self that question.
how in the world are you a 47 handicap? genuinely curious, that's about as bad as you can be and still have a hcp
@@lennylele727 max hcp is 54, and he’s prob just starting out and wants to see how he measures up, give him a break
Lol
I was a 48 hcp 2 years ago. And with a heavy golf addiction I’ve worked my way down to an 8. You’ll get there. If you want too !
Lollll
Definitely want to see the back 9!! I really like these types of videos!!
Thanks man. Going to try to have way more of these on the channel in the future.
@@NotAScratchGolfer pretty soon. Hey everyone, I'm Not A Scratch Golfer and I'm here at Augusta National playing a round with Cameron Smith, Collin Morikawa and Scottie Scheffler, let's see how I go.
that *_"QUACK!"_* on missed putts never gets old 😂
I'm trying to use it more selectively these days ;)
For me the absolute magic of golf is this: No matter what level you are playing it, your best shot(s) of the day will be of a quality that could surpass those of the greatest pros for any given shot. We all put approaches in tight, we all make 30 ft putts on occasion, we all hole chip shots. Golf is the only sport that offers glimpses of greatness to mere beginners.
Well said
Agree with this 100% most average athletes can’t dunk a basketball, hit a fastball or be as be or strong as pro football players. But any average golfer can pull off some of the magical shots that the tour pros do, even if it’s just a rarity
@@doctorjunk9165 The only major difference between us and them is consistency.
This upload counldn’t have come more perfect. Really appreciate your videos. Keep it up!
Thanks so much
I been watching your videos for several months now and you have taught me a lot about how I should approach my rounds. I’ve played golf for a year and a month and I shot my personal best of 78 thanks to you. Before I saw your videos I was shooting 100-110
I think we talked about this before, maybe on reddit? This video, and your description at around 6:47, really hit the nail on the head. Everybody likes to say, "This is why the pros are better..." But I think more than anything it's just focusing on each shot so that when they fail they don't compound it. So, like you said, they end up making a par or a bogey when an amateur would make a bogey or a double. It just adds up so quick.
Agreed :)
Would love to see a part 2 of this! Great format for this video!
Thanks! Coming soon :)
I played Bethpage Black last year with a PGA professional and it just put into perspective how good they are. This guy was only a club pro and said he only made the cut a few times at the pga qualifiers. He played from tips, I was 2 tees up and he was out driving me by 20-30 yards. “Poor” iron shots were just short of the green or on surface and 30 feet away. Shots around the green had all the touch. Can’t remember his exact score but it was barely over par and he was pretty down on himself. Meanwhile I was just there trying to break 100 🥵. It was a fun round, he shared some tips that were great but it just put into perspective how good even the guys who can’t qualify into the PGA as club pros are
For sure. They're just playing a different game. Would love to play Bethpage one day!
Great video and commentary as usual.
Yep for sure wanna see the back Adam. One of the hardest things to do for me is manage my way around the course and not compound errors. Thanks as always!
Well done Adam👍 definitely need to see the other 9 holes
Will do!
GREAT video, man! I would love to see the back 9. This is just what I needed before my round tomorrow
Thanks, Michael. Coming soon!
This is a great video. Concise, fun to watch, and packed full of useful information. Heck yea, I want to see the back 9!
Thanks, Michael!
I’ve been watching your videos for about a month now and they have actually helped in my own game!
Love the Nick Tournament course. Very underrated and sneaky hard. The greens are very firm and tough to hold as most are elevated. Great video.
this channel is really helpful, keep up the good work bro
I watch a lot of golf on TH-cam -- but there's something about your videos that makes me feel like I'm playing too. It almost scratches the itch of getting on the course. That's what makes your channel unique. Maybe it's because you break down your thought process on so many shots?
Of course we want to see the back nine, It would be good if you can say what his drives distance are and yours so we can get an idea just how far he is hitting it
I'll see if I can do this on the back 9 vid
Love this format...side by side comparison with a pro. Love the content Adam.
Thank you!
I played this course about ten years ago. Think my HI was close to 12 then. I didn't break 90. I had many unkind thoughts about Mr. Nicklaus as I struggled around the course. I especially hated the bowling alley gutters on either side of many fairways and the false fronts. I believe the course had been used for the old PGA Q school back in the day. Very tough and my game was not up to it that day.
Yes whatever you put out, I will watch. If I can't ever be on the golf course, I will live vicariously watching you.
Rick Shiel's driver back swing video was a great help especially keeping in mind the angle of the club once you start to really twist
Definitively - please bring the second part as well!
Coming up!
Great video Adam!!! As always, great content
Thanks, Huascar!
Great content as always 🫡
Thank you!
I would like to see the back nine...👍😇 Have never played a pro...but last year played with a 30 something and his dad. The guy hit PGA lengths and other than the first drive, I don't remember any that were not in play. He played from the tips and 3 of us old guys played the whites...he drove it 100 yards past us...par 5's were all par 4's for him....He did not chip or putt better than us but the length was an incredible advantage and his iron play was also stellar. A game I am not familiar with...
Yeah, they're truly playing a different game than the rest of us. Very humbling.
Great stuff, keep ‘em coming.
Really enjoy watching your videos from a much less sunny scotland!
Also quite reassuring to watch someone like yourself with a good handicap who doesn’t hit a PW 150 yards as I sometimes forget that those distances aren’t normal given what I see on TH-cam!
Great content keep it up
Thanks man
Hell yeah, let's see the back 9! Love the Nicklaus course.
Coming up
great one Adam! Keep the good work up 👍
Thanks as always, Alexis.
Of course I want to see the back nine!
Coming up!
1 is a huge ass green. Played this course last August and it was so much fun.
Was it 120°?
@@NotAScratchGolfer YES! I went in August. Had the golf course to myself but that desert heat is not joke!
Love to see the back nine.
Coming!
Please show us the back 9. Love your videos 👍
Thanks. Coming up!
"That was NOT good contact." Your commentary is the best.
Nicklaus tournament is a really tough golf course...i think the 2nd most difficult at PGA West just behind Stadium, back 9 always eats me up...would love to see your back 9 video!
Cheers! Believe it or not we both played better on the back. Video soon!
Of course! Let's see that back 9! 🙂
Coming up!
WOW that was awesome to watch. Please give us the back 9!!
Thanks, Nolan. Coming up!
I’ve got a condo on #5 on this track. Don’t beat yourself up dude, it’s a tough one!!!
Thanks man
Love the content!
Thanks, Jesse!
@@NotAScratchGolfer let’s hit up sandpiper!
Both played wonderfully! Would love to see the back 9.
Here for the back nine! Isn’t this the back nine though? When I played San Andreas was 16 and Alcatraz was 17. Actually that’s the stadium course I’m thinking of, these are so similar.
How was Stadium?
@@NotAScratchGolfer Tough! You’d expect no less from Pete Dye. The bunker on 16 must be 10 feet tall, thankfully I avoided it
Must say I’m surprised how short you hit it considering your handicap, I guess it proves that accuracy is more important than length!
Bingo
@@NotAScratchGolfer to prove my point, on my most recent round of my local course, I was 3 over after the “easier” front nine but 17 over by the end 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Definitely going to make it down to PGA west soon
THAT'S ONE!!
Cheers
Did you change clubs again? Definitely want to see the back!
Coming up, Alex! This match was filmed a while back with my old sticks :)
Legit video, Would love to see you vs higher handicap (but not too high ;) )
I'm filming a match like this this week!
@@NotAScratchGolfer Love it. You should do contests where us higher handicaps get to travel to play you. Keep your channel cute xoxo
Fantastic as always, Adam!
Thanks
Great video, bring on the back9.
I was cheering for you every hole. Go the underdog!!!!!
Haha thanks.
It’s interesting to see the finish of the swing between an amateur vs pro. Looks like it affects the ball flight.
Interesting
"Fellow Canadian Darin"
I assume that's his full legal name?
Yes
Back nine please Adam, you’re holding up pretty well against a pro. Keep up the great content
Thanks man. I actually acquitted myself quite a bit better on the back 9 ;)
Love to see the back 9.
Comin' up!
Sneaky Adam. We saw that last frame of the hole 8 lip out ;)
Came here to say that 😂😂😂
Great video. Very enjoyable. Keep up the great content.
Thanks!
Adam over there calling out how good pros' lag putts are... When he's got some of the consistently best lag putting on youtube as an amateur.
haha cheers.
HERE HERE for the second 9!
6:05 80 yards to the pin including that carry over the bunker/gulley? I usually add 6-10 yards to carries like that.
Yeah I totally misclubbed.
I thought you played pretty well overall except for your chipping around the green & sand play. I thought your driving was a real strength on the front 9. I definitely want you to show the back 9!
Thanks, Mark. Yeah, I was great off the tee (by my standards) but made some disasters around the greens.
that course looks seriously tough
It is lol
You guys played the same tees? I would have expected Darin, the Pro, to play from the tips? BTW, love your videos. Keep it up!
Thanks, Ruby! In the interest of a head-to-head match (+ maintaining pace of play with our partners already playing the whites), we decided to play the blues together
Totally fair. Pace of play is important. Can’t wait to see the back 9.
9:13 that definitely lipped out
Lol I think it might have.
DId you release the video explaining the handicap system?
Really felt the compounding mistakes talk. I can birdie a hole, play the hole again and double bogey it 🤣
Great video!
Absolutely back 9!
Let's see the back nine baby. Maybe you can get get your matches onto DraftKings!!
Thanks. Haha does DK have an amateur sports category?
@@NotAScratchGolfer I am pretty sure they don't have an amateur category, but who knows since its still not legal in CA. Plus, if they did let you bet on amateurs, then would all be scrutinizing your videos looking for the slightest rules issue. Wouldn't that be fun!!!! Love your videos by the way. I am 6.7, so we have similar games.
Yes please... for the back nine!
Coming up
I'd watch you 2 play the back 9.
Soon
Yes we’re going to need to see the back 9 😬
Back 8?!
@@NotAScratchGolfer typo 😬
This commentary is perfect
that lip out on 8 hurts
I'm pretty sure Darin was at picture butte in Alberta last year, glad to see him doing good!
Cheers! Sounds right. He's from AB
Yes to the back nine. The greens look like icy fast!
Will do! And yes, everything about those greens was frightening.
Gotta see the back 9!
Coming
9:12 - That so didn't go in for double did it? :P
Come take a trip out to oahu brother
Such an amazing place. Would love to play there one day
Are you nuts? lol Of course we want to see the back 9!!
Coming up!
Bring on the back nine!
Good context.
Thanks
Yes! Back nine
After hearing your a hockey fan I need to know who you have wining the cup
Gotta go to Robert Trent Jones in Alabama..
Is the course just called RTJ? Love every Robert Trent Jones course I've ever played
@@NotAScratchGolfer the 3 courses in Prattville Alabama are amazing.. Ross bridge in Birmingham is amazing and the courses in Opelika near Auburn University, I live 30 minutes from that one.. they all are incredible for around $60.. best golf in USA
Long time subscriber, first time poster. Are you coming to the Seattle area soon? Would love to play some PNW rounds with ya.
Nice to hear from ya! Hoping to get down there before Summer's end. Possibly in late-August. I'll announce in my community tab if/when I have more firm plans. Always love teeing it up with subscribers!
@@NotAScratchGolfer Sounds good! I'll keep an eye out for it. Y'all got a spot in the guest room if you need it.
@@BugsPray1987 Appreciate it. Thank you!
drop the back nine ASAP!!!!!
Yessir
Darin shootin' 3 off the tee lol
Your game reminds me so much of mine, please post the back 9.
Will do!
Back 9 pls!
Yessir
Like to see the back nine
Coming soon
who even is saying no to seeing the back 9 lol
Haha I was half-expecting, "you played like crap on the front. Forget this match" :p
That USEFUL hat is sick. Where'd you get it?
Thanks! Got it at WeKoPa in Arizona.
Back 9 please Adam
Yessir
Back 9!
Coming!
Back nine please
Coming up!
When did Adam move to Florida?
This is in California :)
Back 9 pleas.
Coming
Let’s see the back 9
Comin' up!
If you are in San Diego let me know. I am the opposite of you. I am a 7.5 because of ball striking and I can't putt to save my life.