@@NotAScratchGolfer Once in a while to break thins up, I really enjoy your voice overs and explanations while playing. You and Golf Sidekick have breathed new confidence in my game, really looking forward to playing this season!
That's gotta feel special to card a 66 with your old folks watching. They must be proud, after seeing what you went through before your golf journey started 💙
Adam, this was such a great video to watch. So incredibly happy for you. What a round! I think what impressed me the most was that it wasn't perfect. Found bunkers and missed greens, but you were sinking putts and making smart choices and made some awesome shots. I started watching last year in the spring and you transformed my game. I always had decent skills but struggled with course management growing up. Driver off every tee, etc. Took a fifteen year hiatus and decided to get a membership this past year. My best ever in my twenties was 77 with a good round being around 84 and under, never had a 10 or below handicap. Last year shot a 73 and maintained a 7.3 handicap all season. Spent the offseason studying golf tips from the best, doing swing and putting drills while doing lots of swimming and yoga (winter here). I hope to see a 69 or lower this season! Anyways, just wanted to say a big thanks to you Adam because you literally changed my mindset, and I saw the results. If you're ever in Nova Scotia for some golf, I'd love to catch 18 with you somewhere.
Love to see it Adam. Well played. A (not a) scratch golfer clinic on course management and short game. No mistakes compounded, no 3 putts by getting too aggressive, no wild misses going for pure distance... After all the "he's a 20 hcp" comments, now you'll get the "he's a bandit off 6" comments. That's the reality of golf and why we keep coming back for more.
The birdie on number 1 was the most monotone excitement I’ve ever seen from you. Gotta stay humble I guess. Congrats on the round, that was great work!
This was some seriously good golfing! Hopefully gives you the confidence to go low again at other courses. I also loved the nice chilled out dialled back version of the edit, very refreshing
Hey Adam, love your videos. Your short game is unbelievable. Did you hire a coach? Any specific videos you watched? Or just a lot of practice. Thanks! I’m from Van too :)
Im all for it and you hit some fantastic shots out there, but DAMN this course is very short. 202 yard par four wtf. Again, short game looks incredible as always.
Congratulations!! Your short game is nearly always elite, but this video really really emphasises the advantages gained from drives in play. Well done!
Proof you don’t have to hit it long to go low. Way more important that you’re a boss from 120 and in. A few stats for the round he played a 5255 yd par 70 course (not a knock just stating a fact), his average drive was about 220 (240 if you take away 17), he hit 5 fairways, his average approach was about 120 (2 were from 230+), he hit 12 greens (incredible), got up and down on 4 he missed (2 were Sandy’s), so 2 holes where he missed a green and didn’t get up and down, and he had 26 putts….. Dude played tees that were appropriate for his ability, made a ton of putts and got up down. That’s where low scores come from gents….
This video mentally did me a world of good. Proves you don't need a perfect swing to earn a good score. There's hope for me yet!! Lol! Thanks for posting!
Missed ya Adam, nice round, i like the format but prefer your analysis voice overs, its very helpful when you break it down shot by shot. Also what course is this again?
When i saw your first shot i was like wtf is going on in his swing but the more shots i saw the more "normal" it started to look. and now when i go back and rewatch your swing doesnt look that wierd at all. (except the bunker shots they just look funky the way you hack in the sand yet the ball comes out nice) anyways good round dude keep it up!
Congratulations on your great round. Doesn't matter what a person's swing looks like if they can get the ball in the holes in the fewest number of strokes. Very consistent.
Adam shit! What a round! Dude I was so happy for you the entire video! Such a consistent draw shape with the driver/wood/hybrid! Man...I wanna be just like you when I grow up lol!
Great golf mate, good to see you get the job done ✔️ elite putting & clever course mgmt. Keep it up I'm learning a lot from your style of play, cheers👏👏👍
#9 was a great hole. an uncharacteristically bad chip, but goldfish memory, get tight to the pin and keep par. That's the hole that saves a good score.
What an awesome round. Just like you said. Kept it in play off the tee and super tidy within 100. Assuming the putter cooperates, low scores happen. Nicely done.
I remember commenting on your last video at this course as you were (once again) struggling with the 5th and saying "That hole is in your head, big time 😆Can't wait to see you finally get revenge on it and make a birdie there!" Well I'd say you got your revenge alright. Birdied it twice!! WTG, dude 👊
Thanks. I'm sure from a technical standpoint there are still 1,000 things wrong with it, but I do feel like my swing is more fluid in the warm compared to playing up in Vancouver.
Thanks! And indeed, I knew I'd have to catch fire with the flat stick to eventually break par at O'Donnell. Still left a couple of short ones out there, but such is golf!
@@NotAScratchGolfer yeah even every great round has it’s what if moments. All three of my 74’s I remember leaving some shots on the table (bad approach that goes into a bunker, putt inside of 6 feet missed) you always seem to leave at least 2 or 3 shots on the table to matter what you do. Your likelihood of breaking 80 goes up immensely when you avoid penalties. By my count I’ve never had a round under 80 with more than 2 penalty shots.
@@NotAScratchGolfer Not trying to be pedantic. But didn’t you get a lesson the other day? Your ball striking looked way better and combined with your great course management you played really well.
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Great video, quiet, peaceful, with some ASMR sneaking around. Loved it!
Thanks! Golf ASMR, eh? Maybe a new 2023 format :p
@@NotAScratchGolfer Once in a while to break thins up, I really enjoy your voice overs and explanations while playing. You and Golf Sidekick have breathed new confidence in my game, really looking forward to playing this season!
2 lipouts from 64
@@NotAScratchGolfer the no commentary was weirdly nice
@@NotAScratchGolfer do it please, just for fun at least 😅. Greetings from Argentina. Many golf courses await you here!
All you needed was a nice couple to be cheering you on the whole way! One of the best parts of the video is hearing them!
Mom & dad :p
@@NotAScratchGolfer makes it even better
That's gotta feel special to card a 66 with your old folks watching. They must be proud, after seeing what you went through before your golf journey started 💙
@@NotAScratchGolfer Both of your parents golf!? Lucky!
Adam, this was such a great video to watch. So incredibly happy for you. What a round! I think what impressed me the most was that it wasn't perfect. Found bunkers and missed greens, but you were sinking putts and making smart choices and made some awesome shots. I started watching last year in the spring and you transformed my game. I always had decent skills but struggled with course management growing up. Driver off every tee, etc. Took a fifteen year hiatus and decided to get a membership this past year. My best ever in my twenties was 77 with a good round being around 84 and under, never had a 10 or below handicap. Last year shot a 73 and maintained a 7.3 handicap all season. Spent the offseason studying golf tips from the best, doing swing and putting drills while doing lots of swimming and yoga (winter here). I hope to see a 69 or lower this season! Anyways, just wanted to say a big thanks to you Adam because you literally changed my mindset, and I saw the results. If you're ever in Nova Scotia for some golf, I'd love to catch 18 with you somewhere.
Love to see it Adam. Well played. A (not a) scratch golfer clinic on course management and short game. No mistakes compounded, no 3 putts by getting too aggressive, no wild misses going for pure distance... After all the "he's a 20 hcp" comments, now you'll get the "he's a bandit off 6" comments. That's the reality of golf and why we keep coming back for more.
Easily the best 15 holes I've watched you play on the channel mate. Awesome golf! ⛳⛳
Thanks, Luke! Play 1,000+ rounds and one is bound to be great :p
WOW!!! Your putter was RED-HOT!!! You really had it dialed in, fun watch.
The birdie on number 1 was the most monotone excitement I’ve ever seen from you. Gotta stay humble I guess. Congrats on the round, that was great work!
Glad to see you back. Thanks again for share. Awesome score as well.
This was some seriously good golfing! Hopefully gives you the confidence to go low again at other courses. I also loved the nice chilled out dialled back version of the edit, very refreshing
Great round Adam. Your irons were pure, putting was spot-on and kept your drives in play. Love to see it
Thanks! I kept getting close and it was so nice to finally have a day where it all clicked :D
Love it brother. Also love the "that's interesting" after a mishit. Get that from Zen Golf? Love that book
Great round Adam! It’s been a pleasure watching you grow on the channel!
Hey Adam, love your videos. Your short game is unbelievable. Did you hire a coach? Any specific videos you watched? Or just a lot of practice. Thanks! I’m from Van too :)
Awesome! I bet you are happy to have that checked off your list.
This is it... how to play your OWN game and get the job done.
Remember this.
Subbed, liked and will be following.
Screw the swing brother, that's some pure golf. Your swing is better than most and your game is way better than most, well done!
When your on, your on. Hell of a round! 👍
Im all for it and you hit some fantastic shots out there, but DAMN this course is very short. 202 yard par four wtf. Again, short game looks incredible as always.
That round was almost flawless! Even on your bad shots you recovered with a great next shot. Keep up the good work.
ADAM! It was only a matter of time! Great golf, great course management and the flatstick was on FIRE!
Unreal round Adam, best I’ve ever seen you play! Doesn’t matter how you swing, there’s no pictures on a scorecard… Gotta do what works for you
Congratulations!! Your short game is nearly always elite, but this video really really emphasises the advantages gained from drives in play. Well done!
Wowza! By the end of the year you’ll be a plus handicap. Great round.
Great stuff Adam. Get you on the tour next 🤣
Proof you don’t have to hit it long to go low. Way more important that you’re a boss from 120 and in.
A few stats for the round he played a 5255 yd par 70 course (not a knock just stating a fact), his average drive was about 220 (240 if you take away 17), he hit 5 fairways, his average approach was about 120 (2 were from 230+), he hit 12 greens (incredible), got up and down on 4 he missed (2 were Sandy’s), so 2 holes where he missed a green and didn’t get up and down, and he had 26 putts…..
Dude played tees that were appropriate for his ability, made a ton of putts and got up down. That’s where low scores come from gents….
Bravo, mate. Always enjoy watching you swing the sticks with confidence. Keep up the great work!
Nice round, my guy! You recovered well and didn't let it get to you!
This video mentally did me a world of good. Proves you don't need a perfect swing to earn a good score. There's hope for me yet!! Lol! Thanks for posting!
really good round. I like this vlog format where you just play the round.
Awesome round and succinct editing :)!
Well done mate, what were the nerves like playing those last few holes knowing you just had to play solid golf to break par?
“He did good!” Priceless…
I saw the title and said "he must have got over the hill on the blind par 3 at 5". Nice work!
Great round Adam! Congrats my friend 👏🎊
Congrats!! Love to see you shoot well on the channel ⛳️🏌♂️
Been watching your channel for a while. Such a down to earth good guy, congrats man! Hope you can more days like this!!
Well played Adam. Putting was superb for this round!
Fantastic to see this uploaded! And you look so confident with your irons? Is it familiarity with the course?
Great round! Those irons came out pure that day, no fattys. Makes life so much better
Missed ya Adam, nice round, i like the format but prefer your analysis voice overs, its very helpful when you break it down shot by shot.
Also what course is this again?
Congrats, Adam, you made it 😀👏👏👍! Now, the most difficult task, I suppose, is to do it again !
Wow, great playing and nice videos. Goes to show you how important it is to keeping it in play off the tee along with solid short game/good putting.
Thanks, and this is exactly what I try to preach on the channel: keep it in play and be tidy inside 100 yards :)
@@NotAScratchGolfer I’ve added the word “tidy” to my golf lexicon because of you. Thank you sir, and great round!
What an incredible job of being in control of all facets of your game, short game and putting in particular.
Geez Adam; killer round!!
When i saw your first shot i was like wtf is going on in his swing but the more shots i saw the more "normal" it started to look. and now when i go back and rewatch your swing doesnt look that wierd at all. (except the bunker shots they just look funky the way you hack in the sand yet the ball comes out nice)
anyways good round dude keep it up!
Congrats Adam! cant wait to see your Arizona vids drop
What a round! Did you have a good warmup before starting? You got off to such a great start and never looked back.
Thanks! Only a short game warmup area at this course. I was just lucky to have it today :)
True essence of how many not how, great short game can overcome a lot of not so good tee to green shots, great score, congrats
Crisp contact for most shots. Way to go Adam!
Congratulations on your great round. Doesn't matter what a person's swing looks like if they can get the ball in the holes in the fewest number of strokes. Very consistent.
Hey adam, what do you use to track the long shots?
Great work Adam. Keep it simple. Would love to have that roll of holes (no blow up) Have a great week!!! 🌞 💪
An absolute assassin with the flat stick.
How much practice time a week to you actually put in? Also, was this a 9 hole course from 2 different tee boxes?
great video adam...great round !!
No such thing as an ugly golf swing as long as you get back to square at impact! Great video mate!
Thanks, Mike :)
Well Done, great round!!
Great Round! Congratulations
Your impact is amazing. You have a deceivingly good swing.
Thanks! Coach says my P6 and impact are good and everything else is "very sketchy," lol.
Adam shit! What a round! Dude I was so happy for you the entire video! Such a consistent draw shape with the driver/wood/hybrid! Man...I wanna be just like you when I grow up lol!
Great golf mate, good to see you get the job done ✔️ elite putting & clever course mgmt. Keep it up I'm learning a lot from your style of play, cheers👏👏👍
This video made me so hype! Great round Adam!
Thanks Josh!
Is this a 9 hole course? Where is it? Looks like Palm Springs.
#9 was a great hole. an uncharacteristically bad chip, but goldfish memory, get tight to the pin and keep par. That's the hole that saves a good score.
Which course? Palm springs??
That was impressive. Great round man, love the content.
clean edit, good pacing. great video
What an awesome round. Just like you said. Kept it in play off the tee and super tidy within 100. Assuming the putter cooperates, low scores happen. Nicely done.
Where is this course with such great mountain views?
Amazing! You've done it! Way to go Adam!
Hell of a round! Did you move to California?
Thanks! My folks are snowbirds so I try to spend quite a bit of time with them down here :)
No blow up holes, so fair play, was getting nervous the last few holes but wow, well done
Great round - birdie machine !
Lovely to see you breaking par Adam, especially with mum and dad with you 😊 Well done! Lowest round ever?
Incredible round man, loved it!
Thx Ryan!
Congratulations! Your irons were silky ❤
Not a ... Not a scratch golfer anymore then Adam?
Love it!
Congrats!
What a great achievement!
What a great round. Well done
Doesn't hurt to have SKILLS!!!
Yes Adam, what a round
Adam's back!!!!
Went beast mode !
someone is getting better sir.. :)
Birdie on #5 makes the day a major win!
Haha exactly! FINALLY got the better of that hole!!
I remember commenting on your last video at this course as you were (once again) struggling with the 5th and saying "That hole is in your head, big time 😆Can't wait to see you finally get revenge on it and make a birdie there!"
Well I'd say you got your revenge alright. Birdied it twice!! WTG, dude 👊
Thanks broda! Indeed, it felt so good to finally get the better of that hole!!
Great round buddy
You definitely played under 6000 yards! 😂
wish I played these tees, a 202 yard par 4...
Swing is looking better man
Thanks. I'm sure from a technical standpoint there are still 1,000 things wrong with it, but I do feel like my swing is more fluid in the warm compared to playing up in Vancouver.
Nice. Miss the narration tho!
Great Round 👏👏
Great round!
Great fucking round buddy. Atta' boy!
oh man, i would love to play fairways that wide. that is my dream. just one time.
Good for you, Adam! The flat stick was on FIRE! That’s usually what makes the difference is when you can drain those mid-range putts.
Thanks! And indeed, I knew I'd have to catch fire with the flat stick to eventually break par at O'Donnell. Still left a couple of short ones out there, but such is golf!
The Augusta of Palm Springs. Your round with the Playa in Chief @golfsidekick at this course are some of my favorites
@@patharahan3886 Thanks. I love the vid he put up of us chit chatting while playing there. Good times.
@@NotAScratchGolfer yeah even every great round has it’s what if moments. All three of my 74’s I remember leaving some shots on the table (bad approach that goes into a bunker, putt inside of 6 feet missed) you always seem to leave at least 2 or 3 shots on the table to matter what you do. Your likelihood of breaking 80 goes up immensely when you avoid penalties. By my count I’ve never had a round under 80 with more than 2 penalty shots.
Love your content. Gives me hope that I can start shooting in the 80s more frequently with a better game plan and mental.
Thanks! And yaaaaaaas! Course management and short game gainz > swing changes, at least in this guy's opinion :p
@@NotAScratchGolfer definitely agree with you. When I shot my pb of 87 I only had 31 putts on the day instead of like 35/36
@@NotAScratchGolfer Not trying to be pedantic. But didn’t you get a lesson the other day? Your ball striking looked way better and combined with your great course management you played really well.
Awesome man, congrats!
Nice round! 👍
How do you make your shot tracers?
Congratulations Adam!