15 Things 15 Handicap Golfers Know and You Should Too

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  • @billbyrnes9505
    @billbyrnes9505 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +269

    Who are you? You make such good sense. I needed something like you fifty years ago. Can I have an " amen " from the tubers. AMEN! I have to watch this again. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

    • @metalheads-golf
      @metalheads-golf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Welcome to the Uberbaus WOTP. Aside of good tips lots of fun and hidden jokes. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

    • @davidcavon637
      @davidcavon637 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      If you're just new to the Sidekick and the Way of the Playa, I'd suggest you watch the sacred lectures. Everyone else will show you technique until you puke... Matt will show you HOW TO PLAY THE GAME... massive difference. Actually grab a coffee and watch everything he's posted for the last three years... it's not wasted time!

    • @metalheads-golf
      @metalheads-golf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@davidcavon637 Here here 🙏🏻 and so much agreed. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

    • @justins8004
      @justins8004 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He is the high handicap whisperer.

    • @OverPar575
      @OverPar575 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Welcome to the real golf TH-cam community my brother. He’s got the beef.

  • @LukeHowellDev
    @LukeHowellDev 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +113

    I've been consistently shooting in the low 90s for the past few weeks, but I've been on a mission to break 90 for the first time. Today, I applied the lessons from this video on the course and managed to score an 85. While I've always aspired to break 90, your approach of breaking it down hole by hole truly transformed my game. It made me rethink my shot selection, leading to more strategic decisions on when to go for the green in two. The result? Fewer misses and better outcomes on every hole, simply by adjusting my expectations. I even carded a few well-earned pars and sunk a birdie from 15 yards out on one hole. This video is hands down one of the best I've come across, and I've already shared it with others. Thanks for the game-changing insights!

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      beast mode engaged

  • @joshr7129
    @joshr7129 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

    I've been golfing for years. I was always a guy who shot between 95-98 not matter what I did. This summer, since watching your videos I'm consistently shooting in the mid 80's. I haven't change my swing I've just changed the way I think about the game. ALL THANKS TO YOU PLAYA!!

  • @johnnyrotton89
    @johnnyrotton89 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is such a breath of fresh air. Real golfing and no ego in it. Loved it

  • @stegaus509
    @stegaus509 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    Ok man, I went out this week and shot 82. Played the smart game. Played for Bogies on some par 3's that in the past I've lost more balls in the water than hitting the greens. Worked to get the ball to the 100 yard mark and attack the green on 4's and 5's. I'm becoming a playa, not a hacka! Thanks for your video's. These have helped my mental game more than anything else on youtube.

    • @tomt6767
      @tomt6767 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well it’s great to hear the Hacka becomes the Playa. Come aaaawwwwwn

    • @billwatkins8227
      @billwatkins8227 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree with you. His mental outlook is the best thing he teaches. He has changed my entire outlook.

    • @scottlandb6579
      @scottlandb6579 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m 50 and just started playing. I’ve so far gone from 113 to 94. My goal is to get into the 80’s by years end. The game becomes far more strategic when you begin playing the yardages v. Trying to get to greens hacking the snot out of it. I’m playing a round this Friday and hope to see a consistent low 90’s or even better break 90’s.

  • @wjdennison99
    @wjdennison99 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I’m almost 47 years old and taking up golf. I’m a newbie AND way past my prime. But I’m giving it my best, and am SO glad I found your channel!

  • @masimcox
    @masimcox 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Wow, without seeing your video I did most of this and between June and August I went from 20.8 to 15.9. All this tips are 100% achievable. The extra thing I do is just try to score 15 for each 3 holes. I found that if you only play 3 holes at a time, you put the bad holes out of your mind and concentrate on your next 3. Great video that everyone could benefit from. Thank you.

  • @Nortwich
    @Nortwich 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This is probably my favorite golf channel. Good tips, casual presentation, some humor thrown in. Love it.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Much appreciated

  • @adamseidel8901
    @adamseidel8901 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I remember a guy telling me to forget about 71 par and play a round as if 90 is par. It completely revolutionized the way I approach a round and I now can shoot a low 80s round on my best day whereas before the shift in mindset id be able to shoot a 88 best case.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You know it playa. Keep on keepin on

  • @user-yc9ui8kk5w
    @user-yc9ui8kk5w 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brilliant ! I’ve had some of my best rounds ever playing this system then slipped back into my old negative ways, definitely back on it this weekend ⛳️ thanks for the reminder

  • @michaelswisher8630
    @michaelswisher8630 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Great advice. I like that you really did try to play like a 15 handicapper. I have seen other videos from teaching pros who attempt to do the same thing. They hit a 7 iron off the tee to approximate the distance a 15 hcp would get. Then they hit another 7 iron 180 yards onto the green and 2 putt for par. A real 15 hcp will hit maybe a 5 hybrid on the second shot and leave it short and to the left of the green. For years I have viewed bogie as a good outcome and sometimes it is the only outcome possible. And as you have said, this sets me up for a lot of par possibilities. The short game is everything - chipping, putting and bunker shots. I am an older 13 hcp who has lost several yards of distance on all of my clubs. I therefore have moved up 1 and sometimes 2 tees on the drive. There is no shame in hitting shorter drives. Leave the ego in the trunk of your car.

    • @redhed9776
      @redhed9776 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      except those 60-69 y/o tee off from the whites during sanctioned WVGA tournaments, as your age determines where you hit from. That can make for some very long holes.

  • @stephenswart5180
    @stephenswart5180 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Dankie Matt, been breaking 90 regularly since discovering the way.. using a “confidential” 6/8 iron for the adjusted par 4/5 vs friends with their drivers/ woods to get the pro green in reg 2…until they are OB all the time 😂

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s always confidential here at Golf Sidekick

  • @mitchellhodges3029
    @mitchellhodges3029 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Over the last year I’ve gone from 28 > 15 handicap, I’ve had lessons but the way of the playa mentality has been huge for me. Love the videos and content keep it up 🎉

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Good stuff. Glad it help’s you playa

    • @Obi-con-
      @Obi-con- 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one Mitchell!

  • @GrumpyGolf4
    @GrumpyGolf4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Matt - you warned us that people would ridicule us for following the Way of the Playa. I had not experienced it until today. I had posted on a FB thread that I don't tee off with woods because I can't hit the fairway with them 7/10 times. He replied that my way sounded "boring" and that he liked to sacrifice accuracy for the 300+ yard drive and birdie opportunites. He went on that only 1 PGA Pro this year had 70% accuracy. I couldn't help but hear your warning in my head as I read his reply. I simply replied that I liked scoring as low as possible and that teeing off with my 5i afforded me that opportunity. :) Amazing that I finally ran into someone who poo pooed this system.

    • @Onthesalishsea2023
      @Onthesalishsea2023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      When you’re 20 you care what everyone thinks, when you’re 40 you stop caring what everyone thinks, when you’re 60 you realize no one was ever thinking about you in the first place.

    • @thehairygolfer
      @thehairygolfer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've had the same sort of comments on my channel. Boring! Yeah right, because losing £10 of balls every round is 'fun'. I think a 3 hybrid is a great club to tee off with, 19 or 20 degrees, short shaft and some of that lovely backspin that helps keep the ball straighter. I hope you will consider moving up to that club as confidence and skill level grows. An extra 20 yards over a 5 iron will certainly help you for little risk of going sideways.

    • @GrumpyGolf4
      @GrumpyGolf4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Onthesalishsea2023 I'm 60 - so I'm in the last category for sure.😃

    • @GrumpyGolf4
      @GrumpyGolf4 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@thehairygolfer I have been practicing with my 4H 21 deg and my fairway woods. I have a low pull hook with those clubs...so a trip to my pro is in order. Once I straighten that out, I would love to tee of with the 4H. When I do hit it straight, I carry 175 and roll out to 180+, so putting that in play 7/10 would be a dream come true.

    • @Onthesalishsea2023
      @Onthesalishsea2023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL...me too. I recently started playing like the Playa, even just using a punch shot all the time and my buddies are scratching their heads as I hit fairway after fairway, green after green. $20's in pocket is way more fun than Pro V's in the trees. But they see it, but don't believe it. @@GrumpyGolf4

  • @Kiwigucci
    @Kiwigucci 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a 15 handicapper in the age of 64 and I’m satisfied with that. No intensions to go further down.
    And as long as I can’t reach most par fours in two it’ll stay that way.

  • @user-mr8sw1il7r
    @user-mr8sw1il7r 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My handicap is 21 (USGA handicap Index 18.5), it has taken me 18 months to get from 28 to 21. I have been working consistency in my iron swings as well - BUT, I watched this video and tried it. I didn't always use the part about aiming for the back of the green if I knew that my club distance was good enough to get it in the middle of the green.
    The result, 1st round after watching this video was shooting an 86 - best game of my life - and that included a penalty for a lost ball. Unbelievable! thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @chrisbiz2
    @chrisbiz2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The greatest advice: I’m showing how to play. Not how to swing! We all need this type of coaching.

  • @Mobius1_
    @Mobius1_ หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is some of the best 'no-nonsense' golf instruction on YT. Using a tactical game sense to leverage your good shots into low scores is perfect advice.

  • @francishernandez9064
    @francishernandez9064 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I first saw your videos I was a 20+ handicapper. I applied the "way of the playa'" and man; started seeing results. I struggle getting it up (the ball lol) so my flight is very peircing. Followed your advice of knowing my game and just playing it; fuck the haters. Got all the way down to a 13 handicap. After a few years there of constant scoring 82-88 avg...fell back into the peer presure and started going for long distances for no reason; layups went from an easy 9 iron to trying to hit longest clubbs in order to try and reach the green (which worked once in every 20 attempts). After watching this video two weeks ago, went back to my old playa' ways. Results? past 4 rounds have all been great in my book (84 and three 85s). So I had to circle back here and just drop this comment in appreciation of the way of the playa' .Cheers brotha

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is the reason I keep making videos. You sir are welcome.

  • @brianjohnson4802
    @brianjohnson4802 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Literally played a golf course on March 1 and shot 106. Followed these tips, stayed patient with the process, shot 44-46 yesterday. 90!
    I left the driver in the bag and played 5 wood.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      easy game playa - love having the lead singer of acdc watching the chanel

  • @ummagumma7826
    @ummagumma7826 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is my favorite golf channel. So practical not flashy not selling something new. And yes check is in the mail

  • @jakedannery5357
    @jakedannery5357 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Broke 90 today for the first time. Used only a 7i, pw, sw, putter. I think I only used sw twice. Matt you are a legend. Thank you playa.

  • @WillReckling
    @WillReckling หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    just getting into golfing season here in Wisconsin, and I'm currently sitting at a 24.8 handicap. I'll try your method for 10-12 rounds and see where it gets me! love the content, please keep it up.

  • @flexboss
    @flexboss 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and advice. Makes sense. Just started golfing and by playing this way I’ve managed to get my hcp down and my mood up. Still struggling with the wedges but using the pitch more has helped a lot on the close to green shots. Keep it up👍🏻

  • @muzza1683
    @muzza1683 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel and watch two videos. Really love the way you give stress free ways to lower handicap.

  • @shaw0017
    @shaw0017 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Started golf one year ago, shot 87 to become a 90 breaking boss two weeks ago following the playa bible and getting lessons - it WORKS.

  • @jefffletcher7335
    @jefffletcher7335 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been playing this way for years. (And my buddies make fun of me from time to time.) I keep score in my head against Bogey Par. The great thing about that is you can actually make it go down just by making pars. If you need a birdie to make your score going down, it’s probably not going down. It makes a big mental difference to be “-2” after 15 holes than +13.

  • @martinschlay8560
    @martinschlay8560 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Every January I get obsessed with this guy. videos like these are motivating, informative and funny.
    Keep going ❤

  • @fluffydynomite3023
    @fluffydynomite3023 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been following the way of the playa for a month and I’m a believer. Shooting mid 80’s from mid 90’s. Great content and info. Thank you Matt.

  • @1113jackson
    @1113jackson 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't play real golf, only Frisbee pretend golf. But, your introduction helped me emmediently better understand the handicap system. Thank you, it's bogged me for years. I throw a hunter orange disc as far as a Frisbee and often loose it in the woods. I can't imagine throwing a tiny white ball five times father and expecting to find it? You guys rock. Such a cool game. Too many rules?

  • @robdo1022
    @robdo1022 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Always look forward to your videos. The positive change in my mental game has produced some good results but more importantly, I am enjoying the game at all times even when the ball isn't doing what my plan is.
    Every hole, every shot is a new start. The past is the past whether the last hole was a birdie or a double boge.
    Cheers.

  • @agentecobra
    @agentecobra 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

    you look like hunter thompson and you make a terrific course management videos, thank you so much

  • @randyclark1221
    @randyclark1221 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, Matt. I'm consistantly in the low 90's right now, and your tips are very apropo. Thanks for the video.

  • @Windelhelm
    @Windelhelm 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dude, I just wanna say... I've been watching your stuff for a couple weeks now, and it has been invaluable. You've transformed my mental game, which has been my biggest issue. And today, I shot a 37 on a par-31 nine hole course. Best 9 I've ever played, BY FAR. 3 pars, 6 bogies, but at my skill level, because of you I'm approaching my rounds as a bogey golfer. So, in that respect, I just shot a bogey-free 9 holes with 3 birdies and 6 pars. Thank you so much, I am looking at the game entirely differently because of your advice.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Keep going playa. Big things coming your way

  • @diggndeeper
    @diggndeeper 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not having seen this video till today, I'd used a lot of this thinking playing in a national tournament in my flight knowing last year, bogey golf won the flight. My goal was to break bogey each round and I did. I came in 3rd. One key I had worked on was some simpler chipping techniques he covers. Some of his thinking is covered in Bob Rotelli's book but his demonstration on the course was the superb. I look forward to watching more of his videos.

  • @dsgolf93
    @dsgolf93 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great advice man I’m a 14 handicap and your spot on on what you say

  • @lgeiger
    @lgeiger หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a German I can only agree. Play away from the "Scheiße".
    Due to that avdice I managed to play an 89 yesterday on an extremely windy day, on a 6700y course. I made one bad choice on hole 9 and played a triple. Other than that: 7 Pars, 6 Bogeys, 4 doubles. I reminded myself of the 666 system during the round. Thank you for all those videos and giving advice that is actually helpful for us amateurs.

  • @sshadow2
    @sshadow2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Great video! I've followed your method for the last year and a half and got down to a 15.4 recently. Every hole as a par 5 have been key! And yes, par 3s is where I lower my scores. Works 80% of the time every time! Passing this video onto others!

    • @lstefans
      @lstefans หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do that too...thinking of every hole as a 5 to get me the 45 and then the 90. Easy to keep track of your score. You have a lot more celebrations each round with the 3s and 4s you get versus the couple of 6s.

  • @britishjames5559
    @britishjames5559 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m trying to get down to 15 from 17 at the moment, thanks for the video. I’ll make sure to give these tactics a go, they all make perfect sense

  • @chrisbiz2
    @chrisbiz2 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We love your wife! Need to see her more and how is she at golf? She could also help us to learn how to golf. Women are best examples for us amateur golfers.

  • @markhewerdine8489
    @markhewerdine8489 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Absolutely great, relaxed, easy approach. Love it. All good things, Mark

    • @user-py3jd2it5d
      @user-py3jd2it5d 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      All good things, circular, circle, riding the bull, feel the flow

    • @michaelmoser493
      @michaelmoser493 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just easin' the tension, baby!

  • @kronic0961
    @kronic0961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate the Cool Runnings reference at 19:20.
    This is great advice, thank you for making these videos.

  • @ekingsbury9438
    @ekingsbury9438 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Awesome lessons here. I've been a consistent 92-96 golfer the last few years but after just one round employing this system (with a little bit of luck I'm sure) I broke 90 for the first time ever shooting an 87 today on a course I've only played once before in my life. Honestly this mentality helped me get 80% of that the other 20% was cleaning up my short game with more consistent chipping. I'm really happy with what I've learned from this video, I feel like it helped a ton. Playing again tomorrow, we'll see how she goes

  • @akyl678
    @akyl678 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much. What a lovely breakdown 👌

  • @kerrpapa
    @kerrpapa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simply put, this is really good advice.

  • @davidlawson4281
    @davidlawson4281 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I played golf for years, frustrated after at one point being a 11 handicap. Been thinking about getting back into the game. Your system gives me a new perspective..

  • @keagenedwards4374
    @keagenedwards4374 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is brilliant. Best golf strategy video I’ve ever seen.

  • @John777H
    @John777H 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Watched your video yesterday after spending the last 2 years fighting to break 100. Kept the rules in mind throughout the round and finished in 90, with double bogeys on 16 and 18. Thanks for the process.

  • @beanwithbaconmegarocket
    @beanwithbaconmegarocket หลายเดือนก่อน

    15:00 bro brings up a solid point about getting training in any sport. people will repeatedly throw money away buying new kit or more time on the course when their game would be much better served by paying for some good advice.

  • @AustinPaulMusic
    @AustinPaulMusic หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bro this is the first video I've seen of yours, and it's an instant sub. Love your energy, love your style, love your teaching method.

  • @Crazy-Ish
    @Crazy-Ish 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    3:41 ... As a German I really needed hear that advice of ''Play AWAY from Scheiße'''. I'll make sure to utilise that strategy tomorrow!

  • @chubs7182
    @chubs7182 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matt thanks to your advice I've gone from a 20 to a 11 hcp in the past year. Your advice and Bob Rotella's have been instrumental. Also IYKYK re systems>goals. Based playa 👑

  • @bryanAcrossland
    @bryanAcrossland หลายเดือนก่อน

    Feels like a grounded strategy. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MrVelvetThunder
    @MrVelvetThunder 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great to see vector holding the pin at 8:04

  • @chris_5064
    @chris_5064 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found this vid this evening. It is GOLD DUST! Restrain the ego. Use clubs that you have confidence in, confidentially, and plan backwards from the green avoiding the scheisse. Practice the short putts and chips. A nice GPS watch looks very helpful too ;-) I will be watching your other content with great interest. Thanks.

  • @loganw861
    @loganw861 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing job with this, congrats to you, sir

  • @adamkondracki3201
    @adamkondracki3201 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I took 4 years off. Had some family responsibilities etc..I'm back and im in love all over again 😊 My current goal is to shoot 5 or better on every hole. 5 strokes Xs 18 equals 90 😊 Ngl some days have been better than others. But I'm consistently 92 93ish atm . But when it completely blows up in my face. I actually found it in my best interest to just put the scorecard away and just enjoy the round. I know it sounds silly. But sometimes not keeping score is a nice way to get back into the game!! I dont beat myself up for silly mistakes and deep down we all know if we're playing at our personal best..Just a friendly tip to any fellow beginners or ppl getting back into the swing of the game!!

  • @stanleyyelnats1313
    @stanleyyelnats1313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a special video! Perfectly described from beginning to end! Well done sir. I'm a new sub and waiting impatiently for the rain to subside a bit, so I can hit the range! Thanks! Awsome shirt btw!!!

  • @vijaylohitsa620
    @vijaylohitsa620 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have been doing this for a long time. It helps. I dropeed 11 hcp in one season. What you say makes a lot of sense and less stress.

  • @DH-tp9ns
    @DH-tp9ns 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Smash 90...just did that yesterday and today after watching some of your recent videos. Shot 78 yesterday...today 73! I played without the pressure you're talking about here, play for bogey or a bogey isn't so bad...then here come all the pars. Thanks Matty Boom-Boom. 👏

  • @lahtovirta
    @lahtovirta 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow this changed my thinking so much! Also understanding better why and how to read the course!🙏🏼Thank you very much! Btw im currently 25 hcp so when i get courses open here in finland i hope im 15hcp fast and i know i will now🎉

  • @phillpdevilliers2850
    @phillpdevilliers2850 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to give this a go this Saturday ✊️ love the vid!

  • @mcdamike
    @mcdamike 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    not the video I was looking for but the video I really needed.

  • @VictorMartinez-yi6km
    @VictorMartinez-yi6km 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video thanks

  • @Silanghet92
    @Silanghet92 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Funny how I found this video today. This is my approach to the game now until I can confidently hit my driver and 3 wood without ending up OB or losing my ball. I figured I can hit my irons 170-200. I always mess up on my tee shot and second shot. I figured I lessen the likely good of double or triple bogeys if I just played the exact way you are explaining here.

  • @ronjennings7533
    @ronjennings7533 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just picked up golf again, after a 9-10 year hiatus, and getting my mental game in order is a major challenge. Watching your video I realize that I haven't been playing to achieve any particular score. Instead, I've been approaching each shot just hoping to hit a good shot with the "right club" for the distance, rather than employing any kind of strategy at all. The other issue I have is that I really want to hit my driver on every par 4+ tee, even though it's my least accurate club, so I have to get over that. I'm watching this video several times to make sure I understand the mindset. Thank you for putting this together!

  • @edgamble7716
    @edgamble7716 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video full of excellent advice for me as an 18 hc... I'm looking forward to using the prcess tips here to get to 15. this video really shows me how I can do this. thanks :)

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice playa tell me how it goes

  • @Capo51
    @Capo51 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would have needed this advice few years before!
    Loved this playing strategy. As player who has loved those bad, heroe shots. 😰

  • @lukeweaver4495
    @lukeweaver4495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such a good video. I’m someone who shoots 88-93, typically. I’m taking this strategy to the course on Saturday morning and using it for the whole round. I can’t wait! Love the videos; keep up the great work.

  • @bobnish1
    @bobnish1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel and been BINGING. You like the Steve Erwin of golf, silky smooth and just easy to understand.

  • @jeffdouglass5398
    @jeffdouglass5398 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I usually score 92-96 on courses I play for the first time. After watching this, today I had my best round ever, a freaking 78, on a par 70 course. Thank you for the change of perspective.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well done legend. That must have felt real good

  • @paulwoods3214
    @paulwoods3214 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I believe in this idea and tried it this week. He's right that it does require a mental fortitude to stay with it.I'll give you the ten rounds and I'm confident it will get me to 90- thanks I've been looking for this type of advice forever.

  • @irvdownes3320
    @irvdownes3320 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video. I will try this on my next 10 rounds. thank you

  • @Mason1888-xy1ju
    @Mason1888-xy1ju 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im off 13.3 and just play bogey golf, the pars come.time to time.and sometimes i break 80 but bogey golf is good golf. This video has opened my mind to simple golf, cant wait to play again

  • @eherbst5495
    @eherbst5495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bet this is Kirimaya in Khao Yai Thailand. I love this golf course. Great advice by the way.

  • @peterbaader334
    @peterbaader334 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Surprisingly good advice!

  • @Blue_Dun
    @Blue_Dun 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im 64 and because of back & spine issues my handicap crept up to over 19. I went through PT and have been doing core and other musculoskeletal exercises religiously for a couple years and Im finally able to make a good golf turn again. With the guidelines from this video the past few weeks, my handicap is making its way back down to 15 (hopefully better but 15 is my goal for now). Currently at 17.4 and going in the right direction. Really grateful for this common sense strategy laid out by Golf Sidekick

  • @billlangdon7001
    @billlangdon7001 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy makes a whole lot of sense for a golfer like me. Where have you been. I don’t need expert tips. Give me a golfer who can help someone of my caliber.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Been here a while sir

  • @HookedonTonics
    @HookedonTonics 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve gone from a 20 plus to a solid 15 this season by playing smart , bogey golf! Biggest thing is stopping the hero shots and take your medicine when needed. Break it down into manageable chunks…Best part is, I’m enjoying the game so much more now, my last 3 posted scores are 83, 89, 84. By playing smart , surprise pars are a real thing! Thank You !!!

  • @barrysmith7291
    @barrysmith7291 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great insight 👍

  • @Calmdown1354
    @Calmdown1354 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video and a good reminder for me also! I'm a 14 handicap, but as I have got it down, I have started to get frustrated with myself when not shooting mid-low 80's! I guess I shouldn't expect it every round, and should still be happy enough with a 90! The best rounds are when you play golf with this mindset, and try to enjoy it at the same time!! Thanks for the video 👍

  • @tedzink4574
    @tedzink4574 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Matty,
    So glad you're back to content like this.
    Personally, I think this is where you separate yourself, create your largest audience, make the biggest impact.
    The travel content is fun also. Really liked the used clubs from every town series. Playas can play almost anything.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I make content like this for playas like you. Makes it easy to enjoy making this kind of content

    • @tedzink4574
      @tedzink4574 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GolfSidekick Thanks for the reply, Appreciated.

  • @douglasgardner4004
    @douglasgardner4004 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is a great framework to have top of mind while playing a round. Setting the goal at a bogie helps tremendously to stop making poor decisions when out of position. It helps me to have a clear goal with each shot; especially when out of position. If I'm in the rough then job 1 is to get out of the rough. In the bunker? Get out of the bunker. No hero shots. Thinking this way has restructured my bag and improved my scores. Losing confidence in 5 iron? Let's take that out of the bag in favor of a 25 degree hybrid. Shaky with a 6 iron? If long is okay then hit the hybrid or stay short for an up and down. This way of thinking has gotten me back on track. Cheers!

  • @rickzech6490
    @rickzech6490 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is so unselfish of Matt to play like a 15 handicapper to give such a valuable video. Thank you.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am nothing if not giving

  • @huddwah
    @huddwah 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I played 9h "bogey golf" today for the first time with just 2i, 7i , W, P ... from the front tees during a storm with crazy wind and rain (in prep for links). it was great great fun. birdies and pars felt awesome. A great approach for more than just the higher hcp folks. thanks Matt 👍 p.s. advice and lessons are great but personally I really enjoy your playing rounds content and your take on interesting courses you might play.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Birdies and pars always make us feel so good.

  • @rossweir3
    @rossweir3 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love everything about this video, from the hat and shirt combo to the eating an elephant quote

  • @VinnMan
    @VinnMan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good advice... love your outfit!

  • @jpaulconnolly
    @jpaulconnolly 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great stuff. I am that 15 handicapper but I keep getting in my own way trying to force it. Just let it happen with smarter thinking. I see you are playing a Seed ball too - I'm loving them.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They’re pretty good balls for the bag

  • @dewey6912
    @dewey6912 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks playa. Your content is awesome, and you’ve helped me learn the game and improve very quickly. I’m consistently breaking 100 after playing for about 6 months.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is why I do what I do playa so that more playas can break 100 more regularly 🤌🏼

  • @ianbarry9870
    @ianbarry9870 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Like your advice. Makes sense. Takes the stress out of the game. I’m a single figure golfer but accept that bogeys happen. What I have to plan for is not to have double bogeys or worse. Play for an easy bogey and the pars just seem to happen. I spend my time practicing the 1.2 m puts.

  • @Powder148
    @Powder148 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    im a 13 and breaking the hole up in clubs you master really helped shave off strokes, also being able to hit the driver 200+ helps

  • @roberttexas3618
    @roberttexas3618 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job this video should go viral every 25 handicapper should watch this video.

  • @FeatheredAndLethal
    @FeatheredAndLethal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best round I ever had at my local course was hitting six iron off the tee, 180 yards in the fairway , green in regulation all day

    • @lstefans
      @lstefans หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We regularly play this par 5 hole with a super narrow fairway that is tree-lined. Lots of time and aggravation looking for people's balls in the woods. So iI tried hitting three 6 irons...I hit one good, one weak and one flush... and I was on the green. Nearly sunk my long putt. I parred. The rest took 7s and and 8. They said my way wasn't golf. Oh well. :)

  • @RurouniTenShins
    @RurouniTenShins 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this guys vibes

  • @conrad007
    @conrad007 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great content. Really wish I would have watched this before my last golf trip. Needed to check my ego and play for the fairway instead of blasting a long shot to the woods/rough.

  • @cedricfarquharson5842
    @cedricfarquharson5842 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great. Thankyou.

  • @arnevidarpedersen1198
    @arnevidarpedersen1198 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your advice is gold!

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      top 1% advice here

  • @DonAl9114
    @DonAl9114 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. Guess you are from South Africa. Will use your strategy for the next time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

  • @dpmiam
    @dpmiam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt,
    Thanks for bringing back the Birddog putters. They sold out so fast last time I did not get one. Finally ordered my oil can Birddog putter which hopefully arrives before my annual golf trip to Myrtle Beach in 12 days. What a beautiful putter you created! Love your content. TY!

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you like them. Thanks for the purchase playa

    • @dpmiam
      @dpmiam 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GolfSidekick
      I am a loyal patron who appreciates your high quality products and your sage advice.
      Your channel & lessons played a large role helping me reach an 8 handicap in under 2 years from never playing golf before.
      I missed meeting you when you visited Potomac Shores (Jack Nicholson course in Dumfries, Virginia).
      Hopefully you will make your way back to Virginia again soon. Let me know if you do and maybe we can play a round together on me. Thanks again Matt!

  • @trains-of-canada
    @trains-of-canada 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is exactly the video I needed to see for my 4th season!
    I was a 43 HDCP in my first season, a 36 in my second season and a 26 in my 3rd season. Time to go for 15 !

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      easily doable
      stick to the system