My Secrets to Scratch Golf

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ความคิดเห็น • 389

  • @blendering3D
    @blendering3D 2 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    The biggest difference I have noticed in scoring high or low is whether you walk the course or you drive on the cart. walking is so much better, you connect with the nature on the course, you feel the ground, the wind, everything. I played all by myself, no caddy and walking the course. I still finished in 4 hours and I shot way lower than my 20 handicap, 1st round 42 and 2nd round 38, adding up to 80. Walk in the course playas, you will improve right away and will notice the most important elements of your game, walking makes you a better player and a healthier person.

    • @TrumpsEarBandage
      @TrumpsEarBandage ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Play on Playa

    • @Murphmonster69
      @Murphmonster69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Carts are fun for drinking with 3 buddies or if it’s 105 degrees out, otherwise walking is the zen way

    • @psoup2108
      @psoup2108 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I noticed this too. I think part of it is your legs and muscles stay warm and loose

  • @CB-rv2lj
    @CB-rv2lj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    I love this style of teaching. No mumbo jumbo swing mechanics. Once you understand how to swing a club, golf is more of having a relationship with your swing and course. Having common sense on the management, listening to your swing and what you're doing. Playing into that. I see so many people fighting with themselves not wanting to play their shot for some reason chasing someone elses swing they dont and will never have. Dont fall into that trap playas!

    • @scotbaxter1579
      @scotbaxter1579 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      C B Great comments having relationship with your swing and course. I need to tattoo that in my golfing brain. I am high handicapper. (23) Mates I play with all play about in 12-18 two are at 8s also. I chase there swing there course management and blow Up 💣 When will I learn to play my game? I Love golf. ThankYou C B appreciate You and all the Play’ars on this channel
      Peace boyfriend

    • @garyrae5413
      @garyrae5413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Preach Playa preach☝️

    • @sokkiesgolf4742
      @sokkiesgolf4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@scotbaxter1579 the easiest way to improve is to play with people better than you. I’m a 7 myself, so course management and my consistency is my current focus… for high handicappers, I would say just keep aiming away from trouble like this video says and all should be good

    • @CB-rv2lj
      @CB-rv2lj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sokkiesgolf4742 thats what helped me. I started playing with a buddy who would hit it shorter than me and would always beat me. Taught me to take another approach than just swinging out of my socks each time.

    • @robertacierno2803
      @robertacierno2803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can practice and be taught and develop a different swing. So I wouldn’t say “will never have.” But you’re right about playing to your own strengths…

  • @nathanatkins15t
    @nathanatkins15t 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    9:30
    Downslope: goes left
    Downslope: goes right
    “Can confirm” -Me, a 37 handicap

    • @speeds1818
      @speeds1818 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ahahah did he type it right?

    • @paul3455
      @paul3455 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@speeds1818 came for this question 😄

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Down goes right
      Up goes left

    • @blake_lund
      @blake_lund 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GolfSidekick what about a ball above your feet on a downhill slope? Do they cancel each other out?

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@blake_lund yas

  • @kevinhughes8661
    @kevinhughes8661 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Matt’s Chanel is by far my favourite Chanel.he explains everything so easily,all the correct decisions and with amazing humor.I can’t watch enough of his videos at the moment.love the attire aswell.

  • @justinpaul9843
    @justinpaul9843 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The inner monologue from 19:44 to 21:07 is why I keep coming back to watch the Playa, haha brilliant!

  • @PuttandPointGolf
    @PuttandPointGolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I started watching your videos a few weeks ago and have been telling the guys I golf with about some of your videos and how to break 100. the first week I hit a 99 and 2 days ago I hit a 94! I've been playing for 18-20 years and that has been the first time breaking 100! The greatest part is my 16 year old son has just started playing as well and he has went from hitting 150s to his personal best of 129 with 4i,5i,pw, and putter. I know that doesn't sound great but it was only his 3rd full round. Thank you so much for what you are doing, and keep up the great work playa!

    • @vonteflon
      @vonteflon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      18yrs of golf without breaking 100? You’re a patient man!!

    • @PuttandPointGolf
      @PuttandPointGolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@vonteflon just enjoyed being out and having fun with friends.

    • @vrsus3010
      @vrsus3010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Im telling you, get your son some new clubs when he gets to break 100. It will really help him with his game and boost his confidence bringing even lower scores. Keep grinding bro!

    • @CB-rv2lj
      @CB-rv2lj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      keep going in to your local goodwill and pawn shops. they will have WAY better deals than your local golf shop. You do not need new technology in your irons unless you're shooting 80-90's. The only thing Id suggest is getting a somewhat ok driver. that is worth investing in. for that check your facebook marketplace.

    • @vrsus3010
      @vrsus3010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CB-rv2lj yep true, been thinking of getting p770s but realized that i can get p760s which are still really good at half the price. Second hand clubs are also really good because the technology hasn’t changed over the years that much.

  • @bullwinklemoose8291
    @bullwinklemoose8291 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From Richmond, Virginia, USA...this is such a great video that will help so many people if they actually apply your lessons... thank you. Sorry to hear you're ailing...a three month layoff is tough. Get better soon! At 64, I'm still playing to a low index of 0.9 this season, so no slouch. But if I applied these concepts, I know 100% that I'd have knocked another stroke or two off my index. Obviously, as I've gotten older I've lost clubhead speed so my distances have shrunk. However, I played golf for so long with my 'young man' yardages, my mind still doesn't accept my 'old man' distances. 90% of my distance misses are short misses. As I assess my rounds, I continuously have to remind myself to be true to my 'old man' distances.

    • @jeromekemmer8148
      @jeromekemmer8148 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't let your ego get you, playa!

  • @noquartr32
    @noquartr32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Playa-ing your game the way you playa it is so important. I don’t smash the ball 280 yards but that doesn’t stop me from setting myself up from planting feathers and giving myself birdie chances. Enjoy the course and enjoy life! Wearing the bucket hats gives me such a zen vibe and let’s me play the game and have fun. Like many other playas, since I started watching I consistently break 100 and get close to breaking 90. Every shot is another opportunity. Keep doing what you’re doing Matt. You are the best there is!

  • @jamesthrower3865
    @jamesthrower3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This by far my favorite video. 19:23 you went FULL BAUS MODE was awesome. Subscriber for life. Keep up the great work.

  • @aaronh.917
    @aaronh.917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Love these interactive videos playa! Shot an 88 yesterday- first time under 90 this season, and I was 3 putting a LOT. Looking to get to 85 next

    • @krispybowgod9656
      @krispybowgod9656 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Good job playa. I’ve got myself down to a 14 cap this year. Shoot anywhere from 80-90 on any given day but still 3 putting 2-3 times a round so I feel your pain

    • @CB-rv2lj
      @CB-rv2lj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      work on those chips. the second you stop flubbing chips and knowing you can constently hit that iron into the green after a drive or somewhere around the green you will be shooting low 80s every time.

    • @krispybowgod9656
      @krispybowgod9656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CB-rv2lj yeah it’s definitely the short game holding me back. I’ve been really dialed in lately with my wedges short/irons. Anything within 150 yards I’m getting fairly consistent but when I miss the green you are right, too many flubbed chips leaving me with unmakable 1 putts and sometimes resulting in 3 putts

    • @CB-rv2lj
      @CB-rv2lj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@krispybowgod9656 use a 9 iron or pitching wedge. let it roll out. the best way to feel this shot is in your mind think "ok i dont really care about this shot" and be super loose and just swing the most basic swing you can think of without even trying. just something you know will get it onto the green. any human with coordination should be able to do this without flubbing it if you just do it without thinking and getting worked up.

    • @immhepp638
      @immhepp638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CB-rv2lj That is GREAT advice CB! I devolped chipping yips this year in my league. That put pressure on my putting which got worse. The last month with a lot of practice it is slowly going away BUT I love that mental picture of “not caring much”. That’s worked for me in the past but I forgot about it, thanks!

  • @kennymacm3031
    @kennymacm3031 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been watching your vids for a few weeks now and have to say you are now my go to guru. I watch various but I only take notice of yourself, a teaching pro that is local to myself and a lady pro.
    As I matured I did find keeping calm and actually thinking positive but not fantasy golf has helped me finally lower my handicap to high single/ low double figures but this breakdown of the game is so helpful

  • @isaacparker5412
    @isaacparker5412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm loving this, Matt. I am newer to this game, but absolutely addicted. I am a high handicapper, and have watched SO many videos from others on swing, etc.... but I don't play like them, and it gets very discouraging.
    This video really hit me when it said "know your game, and adapt on the day" , as well as "Don't be so serious". I tend to get in my own head and get down on myself, which makes me play worse.
    Thank you so much for this style of teaching based around decision making, and not about a perfect swing. Cheers from Florida!

    • @danielowen5889
      @danielowen5889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Playa headed to fla next week... Just to fish.. Oh wait, ya i will get 2 9 hole rounds in as well..

  • @davismccardle1
    @davismccardle1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Went out two days ago and shot 86 despite THREE double bogeys to start the round because I didn't go to the range. Played this style and even had a birdski on the back 9, a 20 foot downhill right to lefter. Hit driver twice. Mostly hit 4 hybrid or 6 hybrid or 5 wood off the tee because my wedges are reliable. Just get it inside 150 and I'm guaranteed no worse than a bogey. Last hole was driver then 7 iron, knocked it stiff on the green and made par. The guy I was playing with was 20 years younger than me, he couldn't believe the way I was playing. He was trying to bomb driver every hole. Only lost two balls, two weeks ago I was hacking like a TB patient, probably lost 15 balls! Potential strokes shaved is at least 6 so I'm potentially sub-80 once I clean up the chipping and tee shots a little. Matt's channel has transformed my game and my love of golf. I haven't even really tinkered with my swing, just playing inside my own game.

  • @ElRey_Congo
    @ElRey_Congo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tip about leaving an uphill chip short and a downhill chip long is absolutely gold. Also, the zen playa speech was much needed, as I’ve lost my way of the playa lately. Frustration has crept in on my way to shooting in the 70s. This mindset of taking the miss into account is literally money. What do you do to read greens? What is that routine for you? Can you do a segment on that ? Thanks playa and much love from Texas

  • @adamseidel9780
    @adamseidel9780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many good course management concepts in this video. Think box vs play box, managing misses, landing zone selection, angling away from hazards off the tee, adjusting how aggressive your shots are based on confidence and skill level, etc.

  • @DCN2010
    @DCN2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely LOVE this type of teaching video. I’ve been playing golf for more than 40 years and your videos have been some of the most valuable lessons I have ever had. My dad, who I still get to play with every week, has always told me, “golf is a game of good misses”. Keep up the good work Baus and thank you again.

  • @elementwilly
    @elementwilly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the videos guru. Long time subscriber now down to a 6.5 hcp with the way of the playa. I’d love to see a video of ways that you make practising fun. Whether it’s mini games, things to think of on the range etc.

  • @joeresch8772
    @joeresch8772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the comment of talking yourself thru each shot so you're not thinking score. It helps a bunch to keep you focused on the one shot instead of score. Great video

  • @jeremyleis7143
    @jeremyleis7143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Probably the best course TH-camr! Love the attention to detail! I gotta know how is it that no one else is on this course?!? Looks absolutely pristine!

  • @oliveradami199
    @oliveradami199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible value from that vid, Matt. No fancy secret tricks to more distance and so forth. This really makes your score drop. My biggest problem is fear. I fear mishitting, chunking, standing up / blading so much.....that I end up by doing it. Thinking the way you show us takes me away from negative thoughts, gets me into the tunnel and forces me to commit. Great value right there. Thank you.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can use negativity
      I CAN'T HIT THIS IN THE CENTER OF THE FACE AND MAKE IT LAND ON THE FRONT OF THE GREEN AND ROLL UP TO THE PIN, I JUST CAN'T DO THAT
      It very often works as long as the 'negative' is framed over the thing you want to do

  • @OntheSpotLanguage
    @OntheSpotLanguage 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Knowing YOUR shots, your distances, and having golf management is key. Lucky for you bru that you hit your 3-4 irons very well off the tee. A great second option to your driver.

  • @kiddeightytwo
    @kiddeightytwo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Matt - you are a golf GURU. You make me think about my shot approaches so differently. I don't have to be perfect, or aim for greatness, I merely need to examine my position and strike the ball with my best effort. Google Earth - thinking, strategizing, knowing my game. God bless you.

  • @steviek6484
    @steviek6484 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your channel is a breath of fresh air on golf TH-cam

  • @coachfletch
    @coachfletch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Matt. Love this type of in depth content of how you think about each shot. I’d like to no more about pre shot routine and what you can do to stay consistent with it. Next round I’m going to be really deliberate about it, and not think about the score but focus on each shot. Love your work.

  • @simonwallis84
    @simonwallis84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The very best videos out there for course management,fundamental advice but something we forget out there. Talking to yourself when your in the shot zone saying what you’re trying to achieve definitely helps.

  • @brettcap
    @brettcap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video my brother. Just picked up golfing and this is really helping! thank you so much for making this content and keep it comin! ill need it lol

  • @stephenkawasaki8942
    @stephenkawasaki8942 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt, I have not played for 10 years. I used your plan, didn't play a wood or driver on a par 70 course. Ended up with a 95. 6x3 putts and 12x2 putts, of those 12 holes I was was actually putting for a par with a eagle opportunity and 1 par. Stuffed a couple holes. I've never played this course before, along with the long break very happy and excited to know with more games and your tactics improvement is possible. Thank u

  • @hjlamb
    @hjlamb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Playas, the man speaks the truth! I broke 90 for the first time in 20 years (newly back to golf) using Matt's teaching strategies. In fact, I shot my best round ever (83 and I'm currently a 26.1 index). I only used 3w, 5i, 7i, 9i PW, 52, 56 and putter. No hero shots. Worked backward from every green and made sure all tee shots (except one) avoided trouble. The one bad tee shot required a 230 yard carry over water and I mishit it. Still snuck out of the hole with a bogey. Figure out a stock shot/swing and use the GIOTG strategy and golf will be easy! Thanks for doing this, Matt!

  • @normansmyth2079
    @normansmyth2079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome treasure hunt for someone!!!! :) My negative thoughts don't enter the thought process until I'm over the ball, and when those demons creep in it's almost always bad. I'm good in the strat box, and the decision box, but when I get to execute box (and this only happens sometime!) the demons sometimes creep in. 'remember last time you hit the 8? you chunked it you hacker" Or 'Don't thin this and hit the clubhouse'. It all comes down to confidence with me, and the tight wire act of confidence is so ying and yang. Wish I could just bottle confidence and drink it before a round. It's ALL mental with me, I have every shot needed for MY game, just need to execute playa. Love this style video too.

    • @oliveradami199
      @oliveradami199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hear hear. You seem to be my soul mate. You are speaking my mind and soul.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      SAY THIS: 'Don't hit this 8 iron onto the middle of the green like a boss, just don't do that Norm'
      NOT THIS: 'Don't thin this and hit the clubhouse'

    • @normansmyth2079
      @normansmyth2079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GolfSidekick you know what? I'm gonna try indeed! Lord knows I'm dumb enough to fool myself! :) Hmmmmmmm

  • @chrisfox9280
    @chrisfox9280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Probably the best instructional golf video I’ve watched. So many good golf channels around now but keep coming back to Matt and his no nonsense approach and humour, keep up the great work!

  • @brianmoss9399
    @brianmoss9399 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love EVERYTHING about this video! More of these - PLEASE! To hear your thoughts on how you approach each hole was SOOOO helpful in my journey towards better course management. I love your teaching style and how you keep it simple with not a lot of the same stuff you hear from most other channels.
    Backwards In - work the approach from the hole BACK to the tee. Finding the spots to miss instead of going flag hunting on every approach. The way you talked OUT LOUD about your own confidence with a particular club and then making the proper adjustments with another club to effectively get the same result. LOVED IT ALL!
    Great video - more of these!! SUBSCRIBED!!

  • @John-ql4wo
    @John-ql4wo ปีที่แล้ว

    Recent subscriber from London, great content , I've just reached 18 handicapp and I can really use these tips. Shot choice is so key and you magnify it so well , its an eye opener. Keep up the good work 👏

  • @johnp6987
    @johnp6987 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your honesty and explaining things in simple terms makes your videos so helpful 👍😄

  • @bradtyler206
    @bradtyler206 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Matt for taking us with you. 👍🏻
    Great round!!

  • @scottaston9033
    @scottaston9033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the freedom in this style of golf! The Wadaplaya method has made golf more enjoyable while improving my game. I get it, I preach it to my buds; but sometimes it is still confusing (like life).
    Would love to hear your thoughts, tips for handling the frustration during those times when nothing is working.

  • @OverleaGamingProject
    @OverleaGamingProject 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Introducing the Bob Ross of golf instruction....
    LOVE IT!

  • @danb5058
    @danb5058 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    3 years ago I started playing and found this channel. Love that you are still putting out excellent videos with a consistent message. It has helped me improve every year and it’s made the game so much fun. Much appreciated!

  • @Groovethumper69
    @Groovethumper69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful video... real planning, real golf. No nonsense, just the facts ma'am.😎

  • @richmondkelly4167
    @richmondkelly4167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just bought/received my Voice Caddie L5. It is awesome for both practice and play!
    Thank God I watched your other video comparing the Voice Caddie, watch, and pacing.
    Now each shot will be based on exact distances ... Thank You! 🙏

  • @redmizt9999
    @redmizt9999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this type of course vlog Matt, keep em coming.

  • @Sebagoguy
    @Sebagoguy ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy your vids Matt. I am new to your channel and so happy I found it. Love and appreciate your honesty on the course. Showing a bad shot once and a while makes us all feel better about ourselves and that we are all human. I know I beat myself up more than I deserve. Looking forward to many more. Thanks

  • @phillipismay3585
    @phillipismay3585 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah Matt yr da man.WOW love this video So much..so chilled I almost fell asleep so damm soothing. Told u 100times the Crunch of yr irons sends me into nxt week. CHEERSMATE THNKS.

  • @dereklakeland
    @dereklakeland 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A truly classic video Baus! I've racked my brain trying to think of what else I'd like to see you teach us, but this video is perfection and it spoke volumes to my game...anxiously waiting my turbo boost bucket hat to arrive that I ordered few days ago. Great vid!!

  • @zachm1098
    @zachm1098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the idea of looking at each hole of your home course. Simple thought but something I have never thought of but makes total sense.

  • @duffer0309
    @duffer0309 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Matt. It’s a lot like the videos from a couple of years ago that got me hooked on your channel.

  • @kevthepongo
    @kevthepongo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the little shout outs to Dr Bob. His books have helped my mental game so much.

  • @JudsonCc514
    @JudsonCc514 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love the videos, as always, playa. I'd love to learn more about your pre-round routine, starting with wherever you start. I like that you provide real-world, honest assessments, so if you say your ideal pre-round routine starts with 10 hours sleep, a 6-egg omelette, a massage, and 2 hours on the range, so be it. I know the proper routine is key to the Way of the Playa, so I'm curious what yours is. Cheers, bossman

  • @paulrutkowski9714
    @paulrutkowski9714 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What do I want to learn next? Can you make a video talking about strategy of picking where in the tee box to hit from (left, right, center, behind a divot, etc)? You mention it briefly in this video around 5:40

  • @immhepp638
    @immhepp638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude! you are AWESOME! I know get a room ,right:) I was ready to go back to “drinking golf” and hacking about 3 times a year because I GOT WORSE after my wife of 38 years bought me a range pass for my retirement…wtf… I thought for sure I was going to at least shave 5 strokes off😵‍💫 Instead I added 5 strokes. Then a buddy on my league mentioned another guy on youtube BUT I found your channel and stopped taking myself too seriously and started practicing what makes scores better and golf less stressful. You are a good soul and very entertaining NATURALLY👍 My game is slowly (i choke still sometimes) coming back and I love the again, THANKS!
    side note: I bought a couple bucket hats and love the feel and how they don’t seem to over heat my balding head. But the best part is my wife thinks I look like a dork😆That will teach her to think of me again…lol

  • @SishGupta
    @SishGupta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you've gotten better this year. Love the course management tips, longer videos, old faces (bdog), new faces (Bright). Keep it up playa

  • @nigeledmonds2928
    @nigeledmonds2928 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this kind of Video/Advice, all about managing the course and your limitations, Unfortunatly when I try and "find a hero inside myself" I invariably do "Something Stupid" Keep 'em coming Matt

  • @dschmider
    @dschmider 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    20:45 ... Best Golf feel good summary EVER 😁

  • @ronrohrer8371
    @ronrohrer8371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Matt, thanks for the great video. This one is worth its weight in gold. Course management is really the key to better golf. Maybe not lower scoring golf, but more satisfying and stressfree golf. Would like to see another one like this (maybe one where you actually miss, or have to come out of real trouble). HAHA. Thanks again

  • @96per58
    @96per58 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes playa! Missed the playa these last few weeks!
    Video is in perfect time for our annual boys trip to golf heaven this coming weekend!!
    Waddalife

  • @Beekeeper58
    @Beekeeper58 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Baus Matt, another excellent video!! Your videos have so improved my course management 10 fold!! Keep them coming!!!

  • @maximetrottier5489
    @maximetrottier5489 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video has to be within the Top 3 most interesting videos you did over the years. Please post more Playa in Chief FTW!!

  • @sokkiesgolf4742
    @sokkiesgolf4742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid bro, my problem is that I care too much though, so the ego takes over, my next 9 holes later today will be played like this. You mentioned something crucial, the line you see for “you” when putting. A vid with one of the pros purely on putting and getting weights right between fast and slow greens will be awesome! My natural line read is most accurate on fast greens, but for the life of me, I can’t see lines on slow greens

    • @danielowen5889
      @danielowen5889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you walk all the way around the pin? That helped me tons. Be well

  • @sandramaier2781
    @sandramaier2781 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been watching many of your videos Matt. You have great course management content. Took me a few more then 10 rounds to break 90 but finally shot an 88 this week!

  • @andrewwinters2123
    @andrewwinters2123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video. Loved the vocalization of your thought process to determine the best possible shot given the circumstances. Minute 36:30 to 37:40 was a particularly interesting perspective. Awesome work!

  • @topher8362
    @topher8362 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree! Love the extra planning pre tee shot, it’s eye opening

  • @wesleyfontaine3438
    @wesleyfontaine3438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it buddy. You put a smile on my face. Cant wait to play the weekend (with a smile again).

  • @marcoesquandolas4829
    @marcoesquandolas4829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love your videos, Matt. I get so much out of the on-course commentary and course management. Plus you are such a down to earth and nice guy. Thank you so much playa in chief! Greetings from North Carolina, USA (the cradle of American golf) :)

  • @richardhagan9458
    @richardhagan9458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making golf fun again. Love the channel

  • @janjanssen9899
    @janjanssen9899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    best video so far, Matt! Learned a lot of it. With humour, very important!

  • @TrakkyYT
    @TrakkyYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    spat my coffee out at 19:23 🤣

    • @jamesthrower3865
      @jamesthrower3865 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my favorite part of this awesome video 😂😂😂

  • @catozzy123
    @catozzy123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for these informative videos that are, in my opinion, among the best on golf on TH-cam.👍🏼

  • @bradleydare2122
    @bradleydare2122 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Show us your technique with the flat stick! Love to watch you putt. Always consistent!

    • @duffer0309
      @duffer0309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to his playlist and look for how to putt better

  • @VLchris87
    @VLchris87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video baus, I will be watching this regularly while listening to putting out of your mind simultaneously

  • @AngeloMesiti-q7g
    @AngeloMesiti-q7g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I enjoy these videos. We don’t need to concentrate how to hit the ball. When we play our concentration should be on position and strategy. That’s not how I play and is not good when you are confronted with a championship course . I learned a lot here.

  • @garyrae5413
    @garyrae5413 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always a pleasure to watch the Meister in full flow….I needed this little refresher to cleanse my brain of golfing fuzz…cheers me dears..😇

  • @vincemcerlane1494
    @vincemcerlane1494 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pragmatic and informative. Common sense golf Matt. It helps my game no end.

  • @josephmartinez6192
    @josephmartinez6192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Play a round using only caddies advice. Love their work in all of your videos with them.

  • @steve8553
    @steve8553 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way of the Playa works!
    I had a round yesterday start coming apart in the tee box - due to stress and panic. "How am I even going to finish the last four holes?" Think Sidekick... I left the driver and 3 wood in the bag and decided to work back from the green - my partners thought I was crazy. For example, a 475 yd narrow par 5. After a 3-hybid tee shot, 280 yds left. No stress - "Another 3-hybrid and 100 yards left," I told myself. Pitched it on to the green and 2-putt par. In fact, I parred all four of the last holes - without any woods or stress. And this on a round that was failing!
    Don't listen to your buddies! They had been talking me out of this kinda play the whole round - "Don't be a sissy; go for it." In many cases I'd end up with like a 20 yd chip from the rough on a poor lie rather than a 100yd pitch from a clean location.

  • @ffulltilt
    @ffulltilt ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the content, funny and informative, can't ask for anything better than that.

  • @davezdude3200
    @davezdude3200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used the way of the Playa to start 1 under after 3 at my local -- finished over 100 but what a relaxing, enjoyable round....

  • @blindsquirrelly
    @blindsquirrelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great course management video. Dudes a Jedi master at plodding around the links.

  • @jtking96
    @jtking96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to learn more about how to practice. I recently picked up golf and I'm working on learning what my 150 club is for 150PSP, and how to hit it. Yesterday I went to the range, got the biggest bucket of balls, and just started swinging. Hitting thin, fat, missing left, missing right, I had all kinds of issues that I couldn't pin down and it was getting frustrating. I need to learn how to practice instead of just getting sweaty and mad.

  • @paulfmurphy617
    @paulfmurphy617 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great informative video. I know I'm a golf nerd when I noticed your caddie left foot prints in the fairway when she retrieved you divot on the 15th fairway. Being in New England we don't have that type of grass but it shows that you can be up grain or down grain.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You say nerd, I say afficionado!

  • @Calzonii09
    @Calzonii09 ปีที่แล้ว

    That extractor and oil refinery joke had me creasing! 😂

  • @christopherike
    @christopherike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can I stop ball from taking vacation and suntanning on beach or dip in cool waters??! Seriously, great content as always, my man! The one thing that Matt does better than ANYBODY on TH-cam is the contextual emphasis on course management. So overlooked, yet so essential. Thank You!

    • @davismccardle1
      @davismccardle1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bunkers are easy to avoid. Hit the club that CANNOT reach the fairway bunker. Then, if you don't have a club that can carry the greenside bunker, hit short and take your bogey (or get up and down for parski). Par the par 3s and par 5s and you're shooting 82-85.

  • @techmonk3y
    @techmonk3y 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen pretty much all your instructional videos. Just passed 1 year of golfing. Love the breaking 100( best is 101 so far). Ive seen the bunker video. I like the way of the playa and have shots into the green we can make, few clubs in the bag, change the card to your par, GIOTG. Here is what I feel us playas are missing unless I have missed the video, we are missing a "Punch shot" video. I realize that is more a breaking 90 but I get into trouble and kinda wing it with a 6 iron or 4 iron. Would be nice to know what thew baus does.

  • @Golfisfunn
    @Golfisfunn ปีที่แล้ว

    Giving this a like for “caddie length” brilliant

  • @7676ezra
    @7676ezra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much great stuff in here I need to implement. I'm currently off 17 and have gone up from a 14 since playing a lot of rounds at a tighter course with a rating that pretty low. The reliable club statement really hit home. In the last 4 or 5 rounds my driver has left the building after so many rounds of it being my powerfade cannon. I just found a 13* 3w that feels like about a 6iron swing for me so going to go for that club first. Really need to start playing these holes backwards like you suggest. My wedges and short irons are a strong part of my game, I need to give them a chance to shine as much as I can. The "string" comment as well. I can hit a hybrid a little over 200 and a 5w 220. I should be looking to play position with those on the mid length par 4's rather than risk hunting in the rough and trees just to gain the low percentage at a 60yd. shot in vs. a 120-130yd. full wedge in.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I grew up on a tight course and the number one tip was look back from every green on a practice round and take it in. I discovered the 3 ironwas best for position and driver can be used strategically. I got to 0-1 handicap quick after that

  • @rangerofthenorth2850
    @rangerofthenorth2850 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. The oil refinery comment cut me up! I've seen smaller impact craters than some of my divots!

  • @arthurrytus7318
    @arthurrytus7318 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the chit chat and explanation on your videos

  • @ollyw2897
    @ollyw2897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Matt. I’d love to know how to adjust shots and club choices for different conditions. Recently I’ve hit the same club short on a par 3 and then through the green the next day with the wind. I can never judge how much difference the wind will make. I guess it’ll come with experience.

    • @danielowen5889
      @danielowen5889 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And humidity and lie and how you feel that day.. Breaking 80 video is so good. I play 10mph less wind normal club. Into a 20mph 2 clubs more.. Unless its 4 hybrid distance. Than crush it

    • @ollyw2897
      @ollyw2897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danielowen5889 think I’ll give that breaking 80 video another watch. It’s my next milestone but it feels a world away even though I’m shooting mid-low 80s on a good day. Yeah lie is another big one. I think it’s these little decisions on club choice and and trying the wrong shot from a bad lie that’s holding me back! I’ve been hitting a 3hybrid off the tee a lot recently. Goes low and under the wind!

  • @dancorun6650
    @dancorun6650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a new way to think my way around the course.

  • @dpmiam
    @dpmiam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, another great video.
    Would you include a more detailed explanation of how to hit different specialty (non stock) chip shots from different situations/lies around the green or have pro Mo do so?

  • @bennyray_84
    @bennyray_84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I always look forward to watching your videos!! Anytime I get a notification, I get happy!! Lol! Seriously!! I can learn and be entertained at the same time. Saturday is my birthday and I’m playing 18 at a new course. I’m going to try and use these tips and apply them to my game. Thank you for these videos! Whaddaplaya!!!

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice. Send me email matt@golfsidekick.com now and I’ll send you a birthday gift

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did you email me?

    • @bennyray_84
      @bennyray_84 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GolfSidekick omg!! I’m just now seeing this!! I will… Thank you!

  • @peter2qg
    @peter2qg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another brilliant video from the Playa in Chief. I would love to see more like this.

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is all I will be doing from now on playa. I need a refresh...vlogs are fun but I can't do them all the time. i like this. It's more of what I am interested in so hpefully others will be too

  • @craigknudsen7424
    @craigknudsen7424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome day on the course

  • @jfrazier794
    @jfrazier794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on, playa... the week leading into a tournament I map the course out hole by hole with each shot I intend to play. Then I type that onto a word document, laminate, and then consult on the tee box before each hole. It works! #science

  • @lorenzoemaldi1066
    @lorenzoemaldi1066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think you are right on the money !!!! Very nice video, please keep doing them. Thanks

  • @duffer0309
    @duffer0309 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Segment starting at 36:30 is Fantastic. Golf Logic is backwards, so true, You don’t try too hard you try less!!!!

  • @Rayceemon
    @Rayceemon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Playa-n-Chief droppin' some comprehensive knowledge.
    Lots to take away from this lesson.

  • @GP-yc2it
    @GP-yc2it 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haven't seen you in a while Matt! Cheers playa.

  • @davidjaxonmusic
    @davidjaxonmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome perspective. Really helped me.

  • @Tmoney_KOM
    @Tmoney_KOM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can really feel your love for the game

  • @Greengoblin2345
    @Greengoblin2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been shooting in the 100’s all year finally shot a 91 on Saturday then a 43 on 9 yesterday, wish I had more time to finish the back 9 but we’ll get ‘‘em next time

  • @ben2942
    @ben2942 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What would I look to learn? Honestly, do you just play rounds or do you hit the range to work on mechanics? And if you consistently practice (like many of us), what do you do to build consistency?