Thank you so much for watching. Just watched and enjoyed a couple of your videos as well. Keep up the good work. We are a small community of golf vloggers.. I feel like we should really stick together.
I wish I had that everyday. This day was quite an anomaly. But when its going that straight, there is no feeling like it. Thank you for watching and commenting.
What a solid front 9! I think you have the potential to be way lower than a 9 handicap. I think you hit all your fairways in regulation and 4 greens in regulation which works out to 44% GIR. I think a 44% GIR rate usually equates to about a 6 handicap. Thank you for posting this video and please share more of your stats if you keep track of them. It would be interesting to see your GIR stats and up-and-down stats as well as number of putts per round.
Thank you for watching and enjoying the video. To be honest I never thought of sharing the FIR, GIR, number of putts before but it is a very good idea. I think I should incorporate those in the video as well. It will give a good comparison between rounds. Thank you for your suggestion. Will definitely look into it.
I'm officially a 23hcp player and shot a 5 over 41 on the front 9 of my local course last week. Then was at 8 over through 14 holes, only to then have a nasty meltdown and finish with a very frustrating 91 total. Still, my best score ever
I am struggling with Stroke Play nowadays too. 1 bad hole completely ruins the entire round. But still, if you've made a 91 you are no longer officially a 23 hcp player. So that's something to celebrate for sure. This round should give you a lot of confidence to play even better..
Here’s how I finally got the score out of my mind. I never keep track, add it up at the end. When you finish 9, say to yourself.. Damn that was a great 9, feels like low 40s.. a little positive thought like that will carry you on back 9, you’ll break 90 I promise! A pro taught me this, keep the scoreboard out of your thoughts.. You’ll do it!
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Good vid, I like that it is quick and not too much nonsense or dragging on, you did well. Good scramble on number five and your long putting and lag putting are great.
Thank you so much for enjoying the video. Also, I've heard of my lag putting but to be very honest I don't know what lag putting is. Haha. Whatever I do, it just happens and I think I'm very lucky.
@@ShaanTahirGolflag putting is basically just making an effort to putt the ball close to the hole for an easy 2nd putt. Not really going for the make but going for the 2 putt
I couldn't agree more. That's what I keep telling myself. Give yourself the opportunity at least. And if nothing else, do not miss the bogey!! Thanks for dropping by.
Good golf too mate. You swing is class and you beat that ball! Short game pretty decent for a 9 handicap. Gotta love the drone shots! Following for more drone shots!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I've got many more courses in Lahore and then Pakistan to cover. More drone shots coming in the near future. =D.
You have a great swing!! I’m an 8 and this reminds me of my good rounds! Very happy playing like that. I would LOVE LOVE to play golf and Pakistan. I didn’t realize it was that popular there that’s so exciting to know.
@@sappermade6012 golf is fairly popular in Pakistan and we do have some gorgeous courses here. I'm glad you saw the video and got to know a little more about golf in Pakistan. It you ever visit do get in touch. Thanks for watching.
Haha. One of the many reasons I started my channel. A lot of things about Pakistan people dont know. We have some spectacular courses here. I'm going to cover a course designed by Sir Nick Faldo at the end of this month. Please do watch.
great video! I love how its not 30-40 minutes long like some other youtube videos. Or the GG guys that are exceeding 2 hours now. Keep posting, I'll keep watching!
Thank you so much. I'm trying my best to keep videos short. I think 8-10 minutes is the sweet spot. I will definitely keep posting. I hope you enjoy them.
Good job. That is exactly what one version of a 9 looks like. Not long. Good lag putting. Almost no chances at birdie. Always a straightforward bogey if par can't be made.
All solid shots. Nothing to great or nutty but also no bad misses. That's golf that gets one down to the low 80s and a chance to go under to the 70s. Nice one!
Many people have commented that my swing is of a low hcp player and I could/should be better. I don't know how to answer that questions in a sentence and say why in still an 8 or 9. Haha.
Well done. Based on the draws he favors, I say keep ur head down a fraction more seconds before looking up. He has a tight swing. I see nerves coming up and he manages it real well. I am a 15 handicap … those that cannot do … teach/talk. 😊😊. Enjoyed it.
Great and honest content. I can tell you that you are better than most TH-cam 3-4 Handicaps. Everyone lies and you don't. Great struff. Would say you are better than a 9 but you made some very easy mistakes. Smarter decisions and you are 6-7. Keep it up!
Those are some really lovely comments. Thank you so much. I definitely think my hcp has the potential to come down. I am down to an 8 now but the aim is to get to a 5 or at least 6 by the end of the year. And you are right. the problem is not the swing. Its in my opinion in my head. I just need to start trusting myself a little more... Anyway, really appreciate your comments.
tiny advice for chipping, slightly open the face, swing on the same line with a slight over the top cut, as well as looking slightly ahead of the ball almost always avoids thinning or chunking a chip. im super inconsistent lmao but i practice chipping 3 hours a day and finally found a technique thats near flawless for me, definitely recommend trying!
Trust me this was a rare day where the driver was so consistent. I actually don't know how to hit the driver and 3 wood. The day it's slightly off I don't know how to get it back. Haha. I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate it.
I’m a 9 as well. Looks very much like my game. Some pure, some mid hits, but the thing I notice most when I compare to higher hdcp, I don’t hit 2 bad shots in a row and I very rarely 3 putt.
Couldn't agree more. 3 putts should be a no go zone. But the thing is.. I am finding it very difficult to improve the score further. Something or the other always goes wrong.. I will have days where I play very well but then the average comes back to 4 over in 9 holes.
That 7 iron on the 5th hole was fine! You play very soundly for a 9, but it tells me you track ur scores honestly and have a few blow up holes now n then. Great video
That is very true. I can play some consistent golf and then suddenly the entire strokeplay is lost on one hole. I need to stop those blowout holes as you mentioned. I do want to represent my true game and it makes me happy that you see it. So thank you for watching and commenting.
That was a nice watch so not surprised you have quite a few views. Looks lovely out there especially as it is a bit grim here in the UK. You played pretty well and it's always nice if you can pick up a birdie after a few shots dropped.
Thank you so much for watching. I usually have had so much of the sun here that the grim UK sounds lovely. I spent a year up north in the UK and I loved the overcast. It was refreshing after the heat here. Haha.
That’s a good looking golf course. Played last 20 years in that 7-11 Handicap zone myself, so we’re very close in skill. You sure drive it nice, your 50yard game is good. Looks like you’ve taken some lessons, 3 wood for accuracy is a great plan even on longer Par 4s. Putting looked solid. Nice to see a humble 9 handicapper. With a little more speed and work around the greens I can see 4-5 in your future.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I need to work on consistency more than anything else. That's what I struggle with the most. Driving was good this day but other days it falls apart entirely. But I think this year's golf is to drop the handicap to 6 at least hopefully
Thank you so much. I have been working on the short game since. I do feel I am in a better place now. Will soon upload a video of where game stands now.
6th hole I was certain your line was good and thought it was going to drop so surprised with that break at the end. Great golf and awesome video. Loved the no bs and just golf
youa are a very good player ...the quickest way to drop your index is to practice lag putting ..every time you play spend about 15 minutes before the round rolling long putts (30-50 footers) ...and after the round spend another 20-30 minutes doing the same thing...the goal is to get it down in 2 ..i used to hit a bucket of balls after my round but now i putt instead ....and was able to lower my index from 10 to 6.5 in 2 years... you strike it much better than i do so you could probably go much lower...good luck
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I would love to put in this effort and improve my game. Putting is unfortunately the part of the game I practice the least. Like you said, it's all about the range for me as well. I really need to replace the time on the range with the short game.
Dude your driver and putter are fire!!! 100=150yds in is where I would focus... That of course is just based off of this video. You know that though, you are a good golfer dude. Keep it up!
Thank you for your comments. Been working on my game since this video. Hcp has come down to 8. But trying to get to ideally 5 or minimum 6 this year hopefully.
@@ShaanTahirGolf that is good man. I went backwards last year thanks to playing in a mens summer league at a tough track. Went from an 8 > 9.5…. I am hopeful to get it below an 8 this year.
One advice I got which really helped my entire golf swing come together was maintaining the tempo. And the easiest way to do that is to slow down your backswing. Once you do that, everything else will fall into place and you will see you’ll automatically start easing into the downswing too. I did nothing else besides slowing my backswing which was a lot more difficult to do than I thought honestly.. Thank you for watching and commenting on the video.
Some great golf! I wish I was that good (currently HCP 35). The course also looks very good. Flawless greens. However they should use slimmer flagpoles. It happened to you twice that the ball didn't fall, but stuck and almost went out again.
Keep playing. Every great golfer started where you are. It's an amazing journey getting better and lowering your hcp. Also, I couldn't agree with you more. I generally just take the flagstick out. I should give the suggestion to the course management. Thank you so much for watching.
I agree this player is about a 9 handicap. Many comments below are confusing “course” handicap with “index” handicap. My bet is that this players index handicap is probably around a 5.5-6, but because of this course difficulty (slope/rating) his course handicap is probably around 9. Said differently, if he was playing a sub 6000yard easy course his course handicap might be less 5. This index handicap is constant but the course handicap changes based on course.
Thank you for watching and commenting. My swing may not be of a 9 hcp player as so many people have suggested but people who have come down to 5 for example know how much effort and practice it takes to get there and then to maintain that. Many people have good swings but never get there for many reasons. You are amongst the few who recognised that.
"even though this hybrid was quite a mishit it was still clean and I got across the water got a good roll, and near the green" ...that's what's nice about using they hybrids over fairway woods and long irons even if you hit them bad, you still get a lot of love from them! I myself am a high handicapper and topped my 3 hybrid the other day at the range and still got a good 160 yards out of it!
I know quite a few golfers who have up till a 7 hybrid in their bags as well now. Gives them a lot more forgiveness and consistency. The 3 hybrid is definitely my favourite club in the bag.
@@ShaanTahirGolf my set is a Ping G 425 max 12°, Taylormade RBZ HL 17° 3 wood, Ping G 30 hybrids 3-7 ping G 30 Irons 7 - W, Taylormade Hi-toe 2 Milled grind wedges 50, 54, 58, and and Oddyse 11 mallet tripple track putter, so I have quite a few hybrids myself, hell they are even great for hitting out of fairway bunkers even! I have a tendancy to slice my driver though so I aways set up to the ball with the driver's face slightly closed which does help me quite a bit.
@@ShaanTahirGolf you hit like this consistently if you give like a month time into the driver, working onto the swing consistency. I spent an entire month just on driver most because I found out, a good drive results in good scores mostly, after changing my driver, I went from 240-250 going left and right to 270-280 into the fairway. Now the day I get lucky with my putting, I shoot 40 below on 9 hole as a 10 handicapper.
Love your takeaway and slow swing. I do the same and I am still mastering it. I dislike it when I go back to old habits and I end up with a crappy slice.
I struggle with maintaining a consistent slow back swing. Sometimes I don't finish the backswing and start rotating. That's the biggest problem I'm dealing with. But slow is the way to go I feel. A lot more control. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Good golf mate. The bogey on the par 5 and the two short putt misses were what hurt you most. 😢 Translated to 18 holes, that was nevertheless under nine over, so not a bad "round" at all. 💪 Enjoy your golf mate! Cheers from South Africa.
Thank you so much for watching. Putting usually is better than this but golf depends so much on the day. I was happy with the round but hoping to play better soon.
Hello from Pakistan. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you keep enjoying my videos.. Next week is going to be my progress in playing tournament golf at the same course. A completely different ball game. Haha. Please do visit Pakistan sometime.. The golf courses will not disappoint you.
Very nice play. Solid off the tee. 4-5 over is what I'd expect from 9hcp over 9 holes which you did. Could easily have been 1-2 strokes better...but that's golf.
Oh hundred percent. At 7-9 Hcp you’re still quite erratic. By erratic I don’t mean you’ll go and play an 18 over round. But you might one day play a 77 round and the next play an 85 round. The goal is to become more consistent. Wherever the consistency is.
It's always fun to watch good golfers. Thank you for posting as it helps us higher handicappers. I would personally like it if you would say how many yards you are away from the green or pin every shot and which exact club you're using and why? Thanks again and much success to you brother
Thank you for watching and commenting. Please watch the latest video I have uploaded I have added the distance and club on it. I hope you enjoy watching it.
Good video I tallied things up 9/9 Fairways hit 2nd shots need some tightening left and right Chips/Pitches need some tightening up on distance Putting is good at 1.9 putts per hole about 10% miss-hits So that means if I want to golf as well as you I need to just hit 5 more fairways, 20 fewer mishits and do alot better on everything else
How I would love to be a 4 or 5 HCp player. I have gotten so used to playing Match Play that Stroke Play has alluded me. Just cannot get the scores over 18 holes. Yesterday I played a tournament and ended up playing like 15 over I think. So the game is not entirely in my control which is why still handing around an 8 or 9.
Was this a good round for you? What is the course rating and slope? At 3500 yds for 9 holes (7000 for 18), most courses in the US would be rated north of 74.0 (unless they’re at a high elevation) so shooting +4 over 9 holes (+8 over 18) would roughly equate to a 6 handicap differential and most likely a lot lower when you factor in slope (I’m guessing the slope would be somewhere in the 130’s which would mean this is more like a 4-5 handicap differential)
So the rating for this course is 74.5 and the slope rating is around 131. I don't know how the formula works but according to this formula my hcp should be lower? I do have to say that this is not one of my best rounds. My game was better till a few months back then it took a dip. I had come down to a 7. But its difficult to consistently break 80 even when I was playing well.
@@ShaanTahirGolf Your handicap is calculated by the average of your best 8 rounds over the course of a 20 round period. So if you consider this not one of your better days id safely say you're closer to a 6 handicap. I'm a 7 handicap and shooting 82,83,84 is a pretty average day for me.
We use the WHS here so the hcp fluctuates quite a lot. I came down to a 7 but then the game has been off for a couple of months so it goes up. Hoping to come down to a 7 again soon. Also, I use Shot tracer.
The occasional bogey seems to be due to shots rather shy of the green, leaving you with a mandatory up and and down to make par. As a result you might find useful to select a longer club or practice a lot at hitting straight and solid strokes to greens or similar targets. A 9-handicap could then quickly move to scratch 😊.
The vision and idea I have of a scratch player who I've played with as well is so different. They are just absolutely superb players. I can never imagine myself becoming scratch. It's a different ball game. I feel like if I really put it regular practice I could become a solid 6 or 5 even. But scratch is just another world. Haha
I’m an 11 handicap, you seem to make similar shots but your golf course has much more and thicker grass. Our desert courses roll out much farther than yours. Good golf, good video
There are a couple of golf courses here too which sound like the ones you are referring too. I find it personally more difficult playing there because the fairways are hard. The club bounces off them before you take a divot but the ball rolls a lot. This course in the video, has hosted the Asian Development Tour. Its absolutely beautiful.
The view of the course is very beautiful, the fireway is challenging, the greens are quite challenging and neat, I see you play very well, just a little rushed, you deserve HC 5 in my opinion, enjoy playing golf in your country
Thank you so much for your comments and observations. The point of starting the channel was for people to see the golf courses in Pakistan. Every single new person who sees this video is the real victory. So thank you. And I’m working hard on reducing my Hcp and to become a more consistent golfer. Let’s hope I get there soon.
Off the tee you were money. This video just illustrates how important the short game is. chipping well gets more consistent one putts on your score. I am sure if you had your A game that day at least two of those bogies would have been pars. Just subscribed.
Funilly enough putting is the strongest part of my game and that day it was just off.. On a better day yes, the score would have been better. I want to keep making honest content and would love to keep sharing as the hcp comes down as well. Thank you for subscribing. Appreciate it.
Well done on a good front nine that is very long and some tricky approaches into greens. Your driving is excellent - a solid strike and flight each time. You look better than a 9 handicapper I'd say and should be 3 or 4 shots lower than that from that evidence. Keep enjoying your golf!👍
Thank you for watching and commenting. Trying my best to become a little more consistent and bring my hcp lower. Its very erratic right now unfortunately. But yes, hopefully soon the hcp should come down. Thank you again.
i fluctuate so much its hard to score my handicap, some days i can shoot 77-78, other days im high 80s, really all depends on if im connecting well with my driver or not that day. so frustrating, but i love the game
That is so true for me too. This day I was hitting the driver well. But generally I don't actually. Recently I have been struggling with my irons a lot. Missing greens and not giving myself an opportunity to make an easy par. It's a frustrating beautiful game though I agree. I wouldn't stop playing no matter how frustrating It got.
A key to good scoring in golf is repeatability. If you keep playing Army golf, you are not likely to get too much better. You drive well though. No doubt about that. It's the second shots, chipping and putting that are holing you back.
I played golf for a very long time and have seen many different types of 9.0 handicaps, some hit their driver well but their irons are very inconsistent, or poor driving but their wedge game and putter are pretty good, and the more rare, tee to green they hit it like a 2.0 but around and on the greens are horrible. Then there is the 9.0 handicap cheater that is actually a 4.0 or lower. My and I friend where playing in a weekly skins/low gross/low net game and a blind draw team game that patterned a low hand. With a high hand. player. This was very well known game that had been around for 30 years and drew a least 60 players and you had to show up early to get a spot. So our group is just in front of a group who has this guy who was a 9 or 10 handicap and had been consistently winning for the past 2 months. So of course we are watching this guy and from the tee box behind a the green on a long par 5 he nails a 3w onto the green and makes the putt for eagle, and because the next tee was backed up we waive his group up to hit on a long par 3 with water on both sides of the green, he hits the flag stick on the fly and stops about 8 feet, we were laughing because it was so absurd. Needlessly to say he was knocked down to a 3 handicap and he never played that game again.
I maybe wrong but in my opinion a person is genuinely the hcp they say they are when they play about 3-4 shots better or worse than their hcp. So a 9 hcp player suddenly plays around 5 over a day but then plays 12 over the next too. I think when a 9 hcp player plays 2 over on a day, then they should not be that hcp. There are so many people I know like that. There is a lot of betting golf here too so people manage their hcps because they want to win these matches. Every now and then you see someone's hcp go down suddenly because they have come into the publics eye like the story you mentioned above. Overall, hcp is a tricky business.. I honestly don't know anywhere it is managed perfectly..
@@ShaanTahirGolf The guy I was talking about was shooting 6 or more shots under his handicap for 2 months, that doesn’t fly too long in a money game, although they took too long to ban this guy, and I wasn’t talking about just one round.
@@A-FrameWedge 6 or more shots is definitely wrong. Golf is supposed to be a sport of honesty and integrity. Someone who does not take the initiative themselves to reduce their hcp is a problematic concept in of itself.
You definitely will. It’s just a matter of time. I never thought I’d get there as well. One day you will message me and tell me you’re a 9 Hcp golfer now. Looking forward to that day.
Nice. You strike the ball well and this isn't a completely easy course. Well done. If you stick with it I wouldn't be surprised if you reduce your handicap to 4 (or less). Everything is there to do that.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really hope I get myself to a 4 or less. But the very low hcp players I know put in a lot of practice outside of playing at the course. That's where I lack. A lot of playing but less practicing. Hopefully I will be making same videos as a 4 hcp player soon.
I didn't think there was a golf course in Pakistan, good to see they exist there, nice course too. Maybe one day I'll get to visit your country and play some.
I am the happiest when anyone has said this because the entire points of starting this channel was to show the world this side of Pakistan as well. We have some gorgeous courses here and quite a few of them. They are extremely affordable as well compared to courses of the same quality. Please watch the other videos I have uploaded in some other courses. You will see more beauty in Pakistan. If you ever visit, get in touch with me and we will play together. Thank you for commenting.
100% fact.. however ive seen golfers off 3 or 4 hcp with swings that are not as solod as this. Saving par from areas around the green, and not 3 putting is where its at. I totally agree. I was merely pointing out how smooth and solid his swing was. If he can sharpen up those areas off the green then the shots will drop..
I have come down to a 7.8. But unfortunately this game requires constant work. you leave it for a couple of months and it takes time to get back.. Going from 7 to 2 for example is so so difficult.
you have a solid swing for sure. your driver is like throwing dart. wish mine was like that lol. I'm a 15 handicap and i can see why you're a 9. Quick question though, it seems like on your iron shots, there are already a fresh, existing divot next to the shot you taped. Were those random and coincidence or you're actually hitting twice on approached shots? the rest of the fairways are in perfect conditions.
Firstly, thank you for watching and commenting on the video. I had had a couple of other comments regarding this as well and I can see why that would look strange but I take my practice swing just next to the ball which I obviously cut out in editing to make the video shorter. I didn't even realise it until the first comment came after which I realised the practice swing cannot be next to the ball.. So that is the story of the divots.
Thank you for watching. I hope I can help the game in anyway. If you have particular questions that I maybe able to answer please don't hesitate in asking.
Nice round....whats interesting is you are obviously just going for par...so many players try to get birdies and make mistakes trying to hit it too hard 👍👍
That's such a fantastic observation. I don't think I'm good enough to go for birdies and attack flags so I always try to go for the par. If I get a birdie well that's great. But I definitely want to secure the par. You've got a good eye. Thanks for watching.
I urge you to come and play here. There are so many such beautiful courses in Pakistan and you will be surprised to know how affordable they are compared to courses around the world. And yes, anyone can come and play here no problem at all..
@@thekoreantraveler This is in Lahore. We have some great courses here. Then in Karachi, Multan and Islamabad. There are more cities too but you can definitely start of with these. Karachi and Multan will be extremely pleasant to play in the winters as they are more towards the south. Lahore gets a little cold but golf doesn't stop since it does not snow here.. Islamabad would be coldest amongst these cities but again it doesn't snow there either so in that sense the winter doesn't affect golf. Just that it could get cold to play..
@@ShaanTahirGolf I'll have to look out for good airfares to Pakistan. I've always wanted to visit, and now the golf is more of a reason to go. I imagine the golf courses there would let me leave my clubs there for a few days while I explore the country?
I hope you do visit. I am honestly not entirely sure about all the clubs whether they will keep the golf bags. I can ensure that for the clubs in Lahore but in the other cities I am not sure. But if you ever do plan on coming get in touch with me and I'll try to help however I can. I'm sure we can figure something out. @@thekoreantraveler
I wish I could do that the next day after making this video too. Haha. Just striving for some consistency at this point. But thank you for watching and commenting.
Thank you so much. I have already uploaded a video after this one where I did give the club details but I will be uploading a video on Thursday which will also tell you exactly what I am playing. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I've come down to an 8. Haha. The game is very inconsistent unfortunately. Trying to bring the hcp down. I use the Shot Tracer app for the ball tracking. Thank you for commenting.
I am also a 9 handicap, age 73, play the course at 5,500 yards. Looking at your game I would say your driving is about a 5 handicap, iron and fairway play, about a 7 handicap, and short game (including putting) a 16. Divide the result by 3 and you come up with 9 and know where to put in the work. With a better short game you could become a 5 or 6.
That's all so well putt. When you break it down like that it's quite clear the area I need to be working on my game. And honestly, I don't think it needs months of work. Any extra time I would give it I think the game would respond. Hopefully, you will see my hcp go down in the near future. Thank you for watching the video.
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beautiful course, great swing, and pretty good round minus the struggles with the flat stick (we've all been there!) Enjoyed the vid!
Thank you so much for watching. Just watched and enjoyed a couple of your videos as well. Keep up the good work. We are a small community of golf vloggers.. I feel like we should really stick together.
His putting wasn’t that bad. He two putted from about 40 feet and his a 15-20 ft putt with a lot of break.
@@feloniousfloyd2203 Absolutely, it was a great round to watch!
That driver is so consistent! Pure contact, must be fun to play with that much confidence off the tee
I wish I had that everyday. This day was quite an anomaly. But when its going that straight, there is no feeling like it. Thank you for watching and commenting.
What a solid front 9! I think you have the potential to be way lower than a 9 handicap. I think you hit all your fairways in regulation and 4 greens in regulation which works out to 44% GIR. I think a 44% GIR rate usually equates to about a 6 handicap. Thank you for posting this video and please share more of your stats if you keep track of them. It would be interesting to see your GIR stats and up-and-down stats as well as number of putts per round.
Thank you for watching and enjoying the video. To be honest I never thought of sharing the FIR, GIR, number of putts before but it is a very good idea. I think I should incorporate those in the video as well. It will give a good comparison between rounds. Thank you for your suggestion. Will definitely look into it.
I was thinking the same thing. His full swing is much better than a lot 9s I've played with.
I'm officially a 23hcp player and shot a 5 over 41 on the front 9 of my local course last week. Then was at 8 over through 14 holes, only to then have a nasty meltdown and finish with a very frustrating 91 total. Still, my best score ever
I am struggling with Stroke Play nowadays too. 1 bad hole completely ruins the entire round. But still, if you've made a 91 you are no longer officially a 23 hcp player. So that's something to celebrate for sure. This round should give you a lot of confidence to play even better..
Here’s how I finally got the score out of my mind. I never keep track, add it up at the end. When you finish 9, say to yourself.. Damn that was a great 9, feels like low 40s.. a little positive thought like that will carry you on back 9, you’ll break 90 I promise! A pro taught me this, keep the scoreboard out of your thoughts.. You’ll do it!
Best 9 handicap I ever seen!! Solid stroke and play
Thank you so much. I think the swing is fine. Just need to work on more consistency.
man is so underated he doesnt talk like hes famous he doesnt act like he can do anything just perfect commentary.
Hahaha. I am far from being famous but Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
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your short game is the reason why you are 9 handicapper. Your Tee shot and approach are definitely in the TOUR range. Well done
Been working on my short game since. It seems to have gotten better. Hcp come down to an 8. Aim for the year is to bring it down to at least a 6.
Good vid, I like that it is quick and not too much nonsense or dragging on, you did well. Good scramble on number five and your long putting and lag putting are great.
Thank you so much for enjoying the video. Also, I've heard of my lag putting but to be very honest I don't know what lag putting is. Haha. Whatever I do, it just happens and I think I'm very lucky.
@@ShaanTahirGolflag putting is basically just making an effort to putt the ball close to the hole for an easy 2nd putt. Not really going for the make but going for the 2 putt
Very well played, if there is something we can learn from this it is to keep the ball in play for your handicap to drop
I couldn't agree more. That's what I keep telling myself. Give yourself the opportunity at least. And if nothing else, do not miss the bogey!! Thanks for dropping by.
Excellent video. The drone shots were simply amazing considering I have been playing at Raya for years. Great work Shan. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much Rohail Bhai. I am glad you enjoyed it.
I've seen lots of players with similar handicaps but none of them flight the driver as well as you do.
Also love your narration!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments. More content like that on its way. =).
Good golf too mate. You swing is class and you beat that ball! Short game pretty decent for a 9 handicap. Gotta love the drone shots! Following for more drone shots!
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I've got many more courses in Lahore and then Pakistan to cover. More drone shots coming in the near future. =D.
Congrats on the birdie on the 8th, your swing with the driver is very solid, keep it going 👍
Thank you so much. Your comments are really encouraging.
You have a great swing!! I’m an 8 and this reminds me of my good rounds! Very happy playing like that. I would LOVE LOVE to play golf and Pakistan. I didn’t realize it was that popular there that’s so exciting to know.
@@sappermade6012 golf is fairly popular in Pakistan and we do have some gorgeous courses here. I'm glad you saw the video and got to know a little more about golf in Pakistan. It you ever visit do get in touch. Thanks for watching.
I gotta be honest, I had no idea Pakistan had grass this nice. lol
Haha. One of the many reasons I started my channel. A lot of things about Pakistan people dont know. We have some spectacular courses here. I'm going to cover a course designed by Sir Nick Faldo at the end of this month. Please do watch.
Amazing Shaan bhai, this got recommended to me!!!! Can't wait to be back in December!
Thank you so much. Have you ever played at Raya before?
great video! I love how its not 30-40 minutes long like some other youtube videos. Or the GG guys that are exceeding 2 hours now. Keep posting, I'll keep watching!
Thank you so much. I'm trying my best to keep videos short. I think 8-10 minutes is the sweet spot. I will definitely keep posting. I hope you enjoy them.
Good job. That is exactly what one version of a 9 looks like. Not long. Good lag putting. Almost no chances at birdie. Always a straightforward bogey if par can't be made.
Someone understands... thank you..
All solid shots. Nothing to great or nutty but also no bad misses. That's golf that gets one down to the low 80s and a chance to go under to the 70s. Nice one!
Thank you so much. I totally agree with you. It's nothing spectacular. But the score starts getting better.
I’m a 9 handicap, it was interesting to see this. Relatable play!
Many people have commented that my swing is of a low hcp player and I could/should be better. I don't know how to answer that questions in a sentence and say why in still an 8 or 9. Haha.
Well done. Based on the draws he favors, I say keep ur head down a fraction more seconds before looking up. He has a tight swing. I see nerves coming up and he manages it real well. I am a 15 handicap … those that cannot do … teach/talk. 😊😊. Enjoyed it.
Thank you for commenting. Yes, I definitely need to stay low for just a little longer. I've been struggling with that actually. Very good observation.
Great and honest content. I can tell you that you are better than most TH-cam 3-4 Handicaps. Everyone lies and you don't. Great struff. Would say you are better than a 9 but you made some very easy mistakes. Smarter decisions and you are 6-7. Keep it up!
Those are some really lovely comments. Thank you so much. I definitely think my hcp has the potential to come down. I am down to an 8 now but the aim is to get to a 5 or at least 6 by the end of the year. And you are right. the problem is not the swing. Its in my opinion in my head. I just need to start trusting myself a little more... Anyway, really appreciate your comments.
tiny advice for chipping, slightly open the face, swing on the same line with a slight over the top cut, as well as looking slightly ahead of the ball almost always avoids thinning or chunking a chip. im super inconsistent lmao but i practice chipping 3 hours a day and finally found a technique thats near flawless for me, definitely recommend trying!
You play like me but you hit all your drivers and 3 woods 😂 love watching someone who’s great game seems attainable! Love the vid
Trust me this was a rare day where the driver was so consistent. I actually don't know how to hit the driver and 3 wood. The day it's slightly off I don't know how to get it back. Haha. I am so glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate it.
The bunker escape with the 7i was very nice!
Thank you so much. I was so happy with that as well. Possibly my best shot of that day.
great commentary!
Thank you so much.
Enjoyed the video. Beautiful course. You struck the ball very well. Pleasure to see a smooth swing like that.
That's very kind of you. Thank you for watching and enjoying.
I’m a 9 as well. Looks very much like my game. Some pure, some mid hits, but the thing I notice most when I compare to higher hdcp, I don’t hit 2 bad shots in a row and I very rarely 3 putt.
Couldn't agree more. 3 putts should be a no go zone. But the thing is.. I am finding it very difficult to improve the score further. Something or the other always goes wrong.. I will have days where I play very well but then the average comes back to 4 over in 9 holes.
Wow we both just watched this. So relatable love how genuine and honest you are man also amazing golf!!! Jheeez
Thank you so much guys. My Hcp has come down from this thankfully. So glad you enjoyed the video. And thanks for commenting.
Beautiful course what is the distance you r hitting with your driver.
I am hitting anywhere between 250-270 Yards..
That 7 iron on the 5th hole was fine! You play very soundly for a 9, but it tells me you track ur scores honestly and have a few blow up holes now n then. Great video
That is very true. I can play some consistent golf and then suddenly the entire strokeplay is lost on one hole. I need to stop those blowout holes as you mentioned. I do want to represent my true game and it makes me happy that you see it. So thank you for watching and commenting.
So far I have only watched your first shot, that was a nice solid strike!
Thank you. The driving was better than most of the days.
That was a nice watch so not surprised you have quite a few views. Looks lovely out there especially as it is a bit grim here in the UK. You played pretty well and it's always nice if you can pick up a birdie after a few shots dropped.
Thank you so much for watching. I usually have had so much of the sun here that the grim UK sounds lovely. I spent a year up north in the UK and I loved the overcast. It was refreshing after the heat here. Haha.
Great player ... and putter 👍👍👍🏌♂⛳
Thank you.
That’s a good looking golf course. Played last 20 years in that 7-11 Handicap zone myself, so we’re very close in skill. You sure drive it nice, your 50yard game is good. Looks like you’ve taken some lessons, 3 wood for accuracy is a great plan even on longer Par 4s. Putting looked solid. Nice to see a humble 9 handicapper. With a little more speed and work around the greens I can see 4-5 in your future.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I need to work on consistency more than anything else. That's what I struggle with the most. Driving was good this day but other days it falls apart entirely. But I think this year's golf is to drop the handicap to 6 at least hopefully
Good game shaan. I’m soo happy to see riya golf course. Thank you 😊❤ 🇨🇦
Thank you for watching. You will soon see a lot of the other courses in Pakistan as well. We have so many and its time to show the world.
Solid, looks like the only thing keeping you from getting lower are those feel shots from
Thank you so much. I have been working on the short game since. I do feel I am in a better place now. Will soon upload a video of where game stands now.
6th hole I was certain your line was good and thought it was going to drop so surprised with that break at the end. Great golf and awesome video. Loved the no bs and just golf
Thank you so much. Trying to just record rounds and show some honest golf. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
what a beautiful course and well made video! thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Another great vid, chrisp and to the point. Those drives were right on, pleasure to watch!
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.
youa are a very good player ...the quickest way to drop your index is to practice lag putting ..every time you play spend about 15 minutes before the round rolling long putts (30-50 footers) ...and after the round spend another 20-30 minutes doing the same thing...the goal is to get it down in 2 ..i used to hit a bucket of balls after my round but now i putt instead ....and was able to lower my index from 10 to 6.5 in 2 years...
you strike it much better than i do so you could probably go much lower...good luck
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I would love to put in this effort and improve my game. Putting is unfortunately the part of the game I practice the least. Like you said, it's all about the range for me as well. I really need to replace the time on the range with the short game.
I really like this video pace and how realistic the play is.
Thank you so much.. Appreciate your comments.
The drives are for the show, the putting is for money😉
Could not agree more. Hahaha...
Dude your driver and putter are fire!!! 100=150yds in is where I would focus... That of course is just based off of this video. You know that though, you are a good golfer dude. Keep it up!
Thank you for your comments. Been working on my game since this video. Hcp has come down to 8. But trying to get to ideally 5 or minimum 6 this year hopefully.
@@ShaanTahirGolf that is good man. I went backwards last year thanks to playing in a mens summer league at a tough track. Went from an 8 > 9.5…. I am hopeful to get it below an 8 this year.
Great video. Nice finish on your swings. Nice course too. Your game is similar to mine. Just a few mistakes from being a 5-6 handicap. Good luck
Cannot wait to show everyone the beautiful courses we have in Pakistan. Please keep watching. Thank you for commenting.
Great video. I love the way u ease into ur downswing acceleration…something i really need to work on!! 😩😩😩
One advice I got which really helped my entire golf swing come together was maintaining the tempo. And the easiest way to do that is to slow down your backswing. Once you do that, everything else will fall into place and you will see you’ll automatically start easing into the downswing too. I did nothing else besides slowing my backswing which was a lot more difficult to do than I thought honestly.. Thank you for watching and commenting on the video.
Some great golf! I wish I was that good (currently HCP 35).
The course also looks very good. Flawless greens. However they should use slimmer flagpoles. It happened to you twice that the ball didn't fall, but stuck and almost went out again.
Keep playing. Every great golfer started where you are. It's an amazing journey getting better and lowering your hcp. Also, I couldn't agree with you more. I generally just take the flagstick out. I should give the suggestion to the course management. Thank you so much for watching.
Your editing music and narration are spot on and you get to play golf not bad brother 👍
Thank you so much. I am indeed lucky to be playing golf
I agree this player is about a 9 handicap. Many comments below are confusing “course” handicap with “index” handicap. My bet is that this players index handicap is probably around a 5.5-6, but because of this course difficulty (slope/rating) his course handicap is probably around 9. Said differently, if he was playing a sub 6000yard easy course his course handicap might be less 5. This index handicap is constant but the course handicap changes based on course.
Thank you for watching and commenting. My swing may not be of a 9 hcp player as so many people have suggested but people who have come down to 5 for example know how much effort and practice it takes to get there and then to maintain that. Many people have good swings but never get there for many reasons. You are amongst the few who recognised that.
"even though this hybrid was quite a mishit it was still clean and I got across the water got a good roll, and near the green" ...that's what's nice about using they hybrids over fairway woods and long irons even if you hit them bad, you still get a lot of love from them! I myself am a high handicapper and topped my 3 hybrid the other day at the range and still got a good 160 yards out of it!
I know quite a few golfers who have up till a 7 hybrid in their bags as well now. Gives them a lot more forgiveness and consistency. The 3 hybrid is definitely my favourite club in the bag.
@@ShaanTahirGolf my set is a Ping G 425 max 12°, Taylormade RBZ HL 17° 3 wood, Ping G 30 hybrids 3-7 ping G 30 Irons 7 - W, Taylormade Hi-toe 2 Milled grind wedges 50, 54, 58, and and Oddyse 11 mallet tripple track putter, so I have quite a few hybrids myself, hell they are even great for hitting out of fairway bunkers even! I have a tendancy to slice my driver though so I aways set up to the ball with the driver's face slightly closed which does help me quite a bit.
Enjoyed watching. Our scores would be similar. But your driver is more consistent, while my chip and putter is what saves me time and time again.
I really loved how you hit your drive shots.
I wish I always hit it like these. Haha. It was a lucky day.
@@ShaanTahirGolf you hit like this consistently if you give like a month time into the driver, working onto the swing consistency. I spent an entire month just on driver most because I found out, a good drive results in good scores mostly, after changing my driver, I went from 240-250 going left and right to 270-280 into the fairway. Now the day I get lucky with my putting, I shoot 40 below on 9 hole as a 10 handicapper.
Love your takeaway and slow swing. I do the same and I am still mastering it. I dislike it when I go back to old habits and I end up with a crappy slice.
I struggle with maintaining a consistent slow back swing. Sometimes I don't finish the backswing and start rotating. That's the biggest problem I'm dealing with. But slow is the way to go I feel. A lot more control. Thank you so much for watching and commenting.
Good golf mate. The bogey on the par 5 and the two short putt misses were what hurt you most. 😢 Translated to 18 holes, that was nevertheless under nine over, so not a bad "round" at all. 💪 Enjoy your golf mate! Cheers from South Africa.
Thank you so much for watching. Putting usually is better than this but golf depends so much on the day. I was happy with the round but hoping to play better soon.
That course looks immaculate
It really is. It's quite an experience playing there.
Love your video and your swing. I am a 12 handicapper from Toronto, Canada. Hope to see more of your golf game, great golf course by the way.
Hello from Pakistan. Thank you for watching and commenting. I hope you keep enjoying my videos.. Next week is going to be my progress in playing tournament golf at the same course. A completely different ball game. Haha. Please do visit Pakistan sometime.. The golf courses will not disappoint you.
Very nice play. Solid off the tee. 4-5 over is what I'd expect from 9hcp over 9 holes which you did. Could easily have been 1-2 strokes better...but that's golf.
Oh hundred percent. At 7-9 Hcp you’re still quite erratic. By erratic I don’t mean you’ll go and play an 18 over round. But you might one day play a 77 round and the next play an 85 round. The goal is to become more consistent. Wherever the consistency is.
Thank you! GIR perfect, scrambling -nice, putting - so-so! Have a good game!
That's a good summary of the round. Thanks for watching and commenting.
It's always fun to watch good golfers. Thank you for posting as it helps us higher handicappers. I would personally like it if you would say how many yards you are away from the green or pin every shot and which exact club you're using and why? Thanks again and much success to you brother
Thank you for watching and commenting. Please watch the latest video I have uploaded I have added the distance and club on it. I hope you enjoy watching it.
Good video I tallied things up
9/9 Fairways hit
2nd shots need some tightening left and right
Chips/Pitches need some tightening up on distance
Putting is good at 1.9 putts per hole
about 10% miss-hits
So that means if I want to golf as well as you I need to just hit 5 more fairways, 20 fewer mishits and do alot better on everything else
What a great swing you have Shaan, good video
Thank you so much. Gives me a lot of confidence.
Don’t need to be the longest driver, when your drives are straight and on the fairway, and your iron play is good. Really impressive stuff
Thank you so much. Really appreciate you leaving a comment.
Very well played. When seeing you playing I would rather guess you are a hcp 4.0 to 5.0 player! I myself am a hcp 3.0 player.
How I would love to be a 4 or 5 HCp player. I have gotten so used to playing Match Play that Stroke Play has alluded me. Just cannot get the scores over 18 holes. Yesterday I played a tournament and ended up playing like 15 over I think. So the game is not entirely in my control which is why still handing around an 8 or 9.
Was this a good round for you? What is the course rating and slope? At 3500 yds for 9 holes (7000 for 18), most courses in the US would be rated north of 74.0 (unless they’re at a high elevation) so shooting +4 over 9 holes (+8 over 18) would roughly equate to a 6 handicap differential and most likely a lot lower when you factor in slope (I’m guessing the slope would be somewhere in the 130’s which would mean this is more like a 4-5 handicap differential)
So the rating for this course is 74.5 and the slope rating is around 131. I don't know how the formula works but according to this formula my hcp should be lower? I do have to say that this is not one of my best rounds. My game was better till a few months back then it took a dip. I had come down to a 7. But its difficult to consistently break 80 even when I was playing well.
@@ShaanTahirGolf Your handicap is calculated by the average of your best 8 rounds over the course of a 20 round period. So if you consider this not one of your better days id safely say you're closer to a 6 handicap. I'm a 7 handicap and shooting 82,83,84 is a pretty average day for me.
You look a lot better than an 9 handicap to me. Would like to know what app or tool do you use to trace the ball like this?
We use the WHS here so the hcp fluctuates quite a lot. I came down to a 7 but then the game has been off for a couple of months so it goes up. Hoping to come down to a 7 again soon. Also, I use Shot tracer.
The occasional bogey seems to be due to shots rather shy of the green, leaving you with a mandatory up and and down to make par. As a result you might find useful to select a longer club or practice a lot at hitting straight and solid strokes to greens or similar targets. A 9-handicap could then quickly move to scratch 😊.
The vision and idea I have of a scratch player who I've played with as well is so different. They are just absolutely superb players. I can never imagine myself becoming scratch. It's a different ball game. I feel like if I really put it regular practice I could become a solid 6 or 5 even. But scratch is just another world. Haha
I’m an 11 handicap, you seem to make similar shots but your golf course has much more and thicker grass. Our desert courses roll out much farther than yours. Good golf, good video
There are a couple of golf courses here too which sound like the ones you are referring too. I find it personally more difficult playing there because the fairways are hard. The club bounces off them before you take a divot but the ball rolls a lot. This course in the video, has hosted the Asian Development Tour. Its absolutely beautiful.
The view of the course is very beautiful, the fireway is challenging, the greens are quite challenging and neat, I see you play very well, just a little rushed, you deserve HC 5 in my opinion, enjoy playing golf in your country
Thank you so much for your comments and observations. The point of starting the channel was for people to see the golf courses in Pakistan. Every single new person who sees this video is the real victory. So thank you. And I’m working hard on reducing my Hcp and to become a more consistent golfer. Let’s hope I get there soon.
Fun watch, very consistent driver! I would like to see what club you're hitting and distance to hole at the bottom of the scoreboard in the top right.
Thank you for commenting.. Please check my channel.. All the videos after this one will have the information.. I hope you enjoy them.
Off the tee you were money. This video just illustrates how important the short game is. chipping well gets more consistent one putts on your score. I am sure if you had your A game that day at least two of those bogies would have been pars. Just subscribed.
Funilly enough putting is the strongest part of my game and that day it was just off.. On a better day yes, the score would have been better. I want to keep making honest content and would love to keep sharing as the hcp comes down as well. Thank you for subscribing. Appreciate it.
i enjoyed the video. great stuff.
I am so so glad. Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
Great recovery play. A very beautiful course, would love to visit Pakistan one day and play golf. Keep up the great play Shaan.
Thank you so much. Please do come to Pakistan and if you ever come do get in touch with me. Would love to play together.
Well done on a good front nine that is very long and some tricky approaches into greens. Your driving is excellent - a solid strike and flight each time. You look better than a 9 handicapper I'd say and should be 3 or 4 shots lower than that from that evidence. Keep enjoying your golf!👍
Thank you for watching and commenting. Trying my best to become a little more consistent and bring my hcp lower. Its very erratic right now unfortunately. But yes, hopefully soon the hcp should come down. Thank you again.
Very Impressive, and totally realistic!! I can so relate!!
Thank you. I'm glad that it's relatable. Appreciate you leaving a comment.
i fluctuate so much its hard to score my handicap, some days i can shoot 77-78, other days im high 80s, really all depends on if im connecting well with my driver or not that day.
so frustrating, but i love the game
That is so true for me too. This day I was hitting the driver well. But generally I don't actually. Recently I have been struggling with my irons a lot. Missing greens and not giving myself an opportunity to make an easy par. It's a frustrating beautiful game though I agree. I wouldn't stop playing no matter how frustrating It got.
A key to good scoring in golf is repeatability. If you keep playing Army golf, you are not likely to get too much better. You drive well though. No doubt about that. It's the second shots, chipping and putting that are holing you back.
I played golf for a very long time and have seen many different types of 9.0 handicaps, some hit their driver well but their irons are very inconsistent, or poor driving but their wedge game and putter are pretty good, and the more rare, tee to green they hit it like a 2.0 but around and on the greens are horrible. Then there is the 9.0 handicap cheater that is actually a 4.0 or lower. My and I friend where playing in a weekly skins/low gross/low net game and a blind draw team game that patterned a low hand. With a high hand. player. This was very well known game that had been around for 30 years and drew a least 60 players and you had to show up early to get a spot. So our group is just in front of a group who has this guy who was a 9 or 10 handicap and had been consistently winning for the past 2 months. So of course we are watching this guy and from the tee box behind a the green on a long par 5 he nails a 3w onto the green and makes the putt for eagle, and because the next tee was backed up we waive his group up to hit on a long par 3 with water on both sides of the green, he hits the flag stick on the fly and stops about 8 feet, we were laughing because it was so absurd. Needlessly to say he was knocked down to a 3 handicap and he never played that game again.
I maybe wrong but in my opinion a person is genuinely the hcp they say they are when they play about 3-4 shots better or worse than their hcp. So a 9 hcp player suddenly plays around 5 over a day but then plays 12 over the next too. I think when a 9 hcp player plays 2 over on a day, then they should not be that hcp. There are so many people I know like that. There is a lot of betting golf here too so people manage their hcps because they want to win these matches. Every now and then you see someone's hcp go down suddenly because they have come into the publics eye like the story you mentioned above. Overall, hcp is a tricky business.. I honestly don't know anywhere it is managed perfectly..
@@ShaanTahirGolf The guy I was talking about was shooting 6 or more shots under his handicap for 2 months, that doesn’t fly too long in a money game, although they took too long to ban this guy, and I wasn’t talking about just one round.
@@A-FrameWedge 6 or more shots is definitely wrong. Golf is supposed to be a sport of honesty and integrity. Someone who does not take the initiative themselves to reduce their hcp is a problematic concept in of itself.
I feel I will never be as good as a 9.0 handicap golfer.
You definitely will. It’s just a matter of time. I never thought I’d get there as well. One day you will message me and tell me you’re a 9 Hcp golfer now. Looking forward to that day.
Nice. You strike the ball well and this isn't a completely easy course. Well done. If you stick with it I wouldn't be surprised if you reduce your handicap to 4 (or less). Everything is there to do that.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really hope I get myself to a 4 or less. But the very low hcp players I know put in a lot of practice outside of playing at the course. That's where I lack. A lot of playing but less practicing. Hopefully I will be making same videos as a 4 hcp player soon.
I didn't think there was a golf course in Pakistan, good to see they exist there, nice course too. Maybe one day I'll get to visit your country and play some.
I am the happiest when anyone has said this because the entire points of starting this channel was to show the world this side of Pakistan as well. We have some gorgeous courses here and quite a few of them. They are extremely affordable as well compared to courses of the same quality. Please watch the other videos I have uploaded in some other courses. You will see more beauty in Pakistan. If you ever visit, get in touch with me and we will play together. Thank you for commenting.
you hit some lovely shots, well played, regards from england
Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed it
Solid game, love the content!
Thank you so much. Really appreciate it.
100% fact.. however ive seen golfers off 3 or 4 hcp with swings that are not as solod as this.
Saving par from areas around the green, and not 3 putting is where its at. I totally agree. I was merely pointing out how smooth and solid his swing was. If he can sharpen up those areas off the green then the shots will drop..
Such a solid tee game and good swing overall. I'm surprised you're a 9 despite some struggles around the green.
I have come down to a 7.8. But unfortunately this game requires constant work. you leave it for a couple of months and it takes time to get back.. Going from 7 to 2 for example is so so difficult.
amazing golf played!!
Thank you. Much appreciated
Loved the game. Loved the course. Keep the grind on!
Thank you so much. Thank you for your comments.
you have a solid swing for sure. your driver is like throwing dart. wish mine was like that lol. I'm a 15 handicap and i can see why you're a 9. Quick question though, it seems like on your iron shots, there are already a fresh, existing divot next to the shot you taped. Were those random and coincidence or you're actually hitting twice on approached shots? the rest of the fairways are in perfect conditions.
Firstly, thank you for watching and commenting on the video. I had had a couple of other comments regarding this as well and I can see why that would look strange but I take my practice swing just next to the ball which I obviously cut out in editing to make the video shorter. I didn't even realise it until the first comment came after which I realised the practice swing cannot be next to the ball.. So that is the story of the divots.
I loved this as you share what club you use. Learners like myself can learn form this.
Thank you for watching. I hope I can help the game in anyway. If you have particular questions that I maybe able to answer please don't hesitate in asking.
Nice round....whats interesting is you are obviously just going for par...so many players try to get birdies and make mistakes trying to hit it too hard 👍👍
That's such a fantastic observation. I don't think I'm good enough to go for birdies and attack flags so I always try to go for the par. If I get a birdie well that's great. But I definitely want to secure the par. You've got a good eye. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video! Great driver shots
Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it.
Consistent shots. Great play.
Thank you.
Wow what a beautiful course. If i brought my clubs to Pakistan would I be able to play there?
I urge you to come and play here. There are so many such beautiful courses in Pakistan and you will be surprised to know how affordable they are compared to courses around the world. And yes, anyone can come and play here no problem at all..
@@ShaanTahirGolf Where are the best places/cities to play in and does winter effect the play ever?
@@thekoreantraveler This is in Lahore. We have some great courses here. Then in Karachi, Multan and Islamabad. There are more cities too but you can definitely start of with these. Karachi and Multan will be extremely pleasant to play in the winters as they are more towards the south. Lahore gets a little cold but golf doesn't stop since it does not snow here.. Islamabad would be coldest amongst these cities but again it doesn't snow there either so in that sense the winter doesn't affect golf. Just that it could get cold to play..
@@ShaanTahirGolf I'll have to look out for good airfares to Pakistan. I've always wanted to visit, and now the golf is more of a reason to go. I imagine the golf courses there would let me leave my clubs there for a few days while I explore the country?
I hope you do visit. I am honestly not entirely sure about all the clubs whether they will keep the golf bags. I can ensure that for the clubs in Lahore but in the other cities I am not sure. But if you ever do plan on coming get in touch with me and I'll try to help however I can. I'm sure we can figure something out. @@thekoreantraveler
Driver is on point!
Thank you.
Nice course, nice swing, I wish I could hit a nice little draw like that with my driver!
I wish I could do that the next day after making this video too. Haha. Just striving for some consistency at this point. But thank you for watching and commenting.
Great video. Next time can you give us the club you are using and the yardage of each of your shots? Please do another video. Thanks!
Thank you so much. I have already uploaded a video after this one where I did give the club details but I will be uploading a video on Thursday which will also tell you exactly what I am playing. Thank you for watching and commenting.
That is a rock solid 9.0. If you aren't a 5.0 by now, I would be surprised. Very nice video. What did you use for shot tracking? It looks great.
I've come down to an 8. Haha. The game is very inconsistent unfortunately. Trying to bring the hcp down. I use the Shot Tracer app for the ball tracking. Thank you for commenting.
I am also a 9 handicap, age 73, play the course at 5,500 yards. Looking at your game I would say your driving is about a 5 handicap, iron and fairway play, about a 7 handicap, and short game (including putting) a 16. Divide the result by 3 and you come up with 9 and know where to put in the work. With a better short game you could become a 5 or 6.
That's all so well putt. When you break it down like that it's quite clear the area I need to be working on my game. And honestly, I don't think it needs months of work. Any extra time I would give it I think the game would respond. Hopefully, you will see my hcp go down in the near future. Thank you for watching the video.
this was very enjoyable to watch Shaan. love the quality content!
That is very kind of you. Thank you for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.
wow what a course!!
It is really beautiful. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I find this more entertaining than watching the PGA... Keep going. 1 of those 2k Thumbs Ups is mine... 👍
Oh that is a huge compliment. Thank you so much. Really appreciate it.
My friend there is so much potential there! Great swing. Congrats on a nice round, cheers!
That is very kind of you. Thank you so much for your comments.