@@davecarlson6836 thanks Dave, I did take a small break but it was mainly the build up on editing that stressed me 😂 back to it now, golf hopefully in a good spot and change in format of recording should help too 👌 hope all is well with you 👍

@@nealhamamura4263 yep in play over distance for sure. I feel the use of a premium ball does help (from personal experience, whether it’s partially placebo also) - but trying to get under 90 the ball isn’t a major factor but just noted it could help someone get a bit of confidence 👌

@crayzee_layzee9013 haha wonder where that ball is at now - probably found a couple a water hazards by now. Poor ball didn’t get it’s desired life with us 😂

@@garethroberts6988 haha at times yep, but can’t lie need to watch my own video back these days 😂 funny game golf. 100m and less is where the practice should go though 👌

Thanks Bubba - this was a couple months back (lack of time for edit) but still out there chopping away at the ball 😝 hope all is well with you 👌

@@bryceferg5519 awesome yep definitely shouldn’t discourage anyone to play there. Awesome outing only thing I would maybe change would be take my own clubs or choose the more forgiving rental ones 😂

Yep the views were outrageous. This round was a few months back but I do have some grip stuff we have tried to address. Will actually put your comments forwards on the next lesson. One thing I certainly have is lots of possible ingrained bad habits. The zero wrist hinge is another one haha. Hopefully get there slowly but surely. Thanks for the feedback

@@tanginicholls207 thanks for the feedback - I do have a coach and going over certain things (I’m not really desperate to get to single digits that’s just the goal - lot of my practice is better than course so getting out on course helps show the coach where I’m going wrong etc). Couple of the earlier weeks I put in more practice clips so will try to include a bit more (coming weeks I was unable to practice that much due to work and other commitments but I still try to get a round in as ultimately I enjoy it 👌)

Sweet as, but yeah hiring a coach can limit your wallet but if you can afford it all good luck to you, Golf has soo many variables on any day, you could be hitting drivers, irons all good but putting could damage your score card, having your game on lock within 100meters helps , but yeah practice more off the course , then knowing you can hit 10 decent shots in a row definitely helps your confidence, Golf is all about misses, the less misses the better, even the Pros say they're lucky to hit 1 great shot during a round, I played Golf almost 25 years ago, I got to 9.0 but I was just a social player I didn't take it too seriously... I've probably played 4 rds in the past 5 years, not good at all, it's all about the 'feel'... I practice a little if I get a chance. So yeah good luck and all the best on your journey while you're still young,

@@tanginicholls207 yep agree with that for sure - this particular video where I just played 2 rounds probably doesn’t show my normal mindset. The comment about the misses is so true and you only really improve by making your worst shot not so bad 😂. I’ve certainly noticed the practice I did on putting has been the best for my score and have been noticing a couple rounds now where I haven’t played good but scored well. Certainly a social player myself really - great to hear your story and thanks for the tips - great for all high handicappers and casuals 👌

@@peterguildford2133 nice good on you Peter - that certainly does happen if you don’t get out as often (Taka has got much better in the last couple of years I reckon so will be good to see it in the coming weeks). Yep I’ve got a couple things that are identified by a pro - he has touched on the too upright shaft and needing to lean out (kinda came from leaning too far forward then overcorrecting I guess lol) Will definitely have a few rounds at taka over summer I would imagine 👌

@@therealmichaelnz1603 thanks Michael - give me a shout if you see me out 👌

Yep had a couple now, have one other thing with grip I’m working on where there is a gap in my interlocked fingers which I need to correct. Pretty much nail on the head with the driver, got some drills to work on to help change it, problem with the bad habit of what I’ve done means it’s kinda drilled in 😂. I’m sure in time it will start to click (I hope haha). Thanks for the feedback 👌

Thanks Micayla, great message to hear to get my ass into gear and finish the edit for week 4 😂. Always soo many areas haha - would recommend definitely getting putting practice in that is something that can make or break a score 👌. Anything technical I would say look at some kind of pro help - but general practice like most things put the effort in and get the reward 👊

@@jotb2962 wow the 81 🙌 well played sir indeed. General process for anything score related is think smart at all times 😂 so easy to switch off for a couple of shots or try gain a stroke back and lose more and ruin the round. Ball in play is the way! Same time though still build up confidence and technique with the bigger clubs for when you go to tackle to sub 80’s (I’ve recently bounced back to the other side of 90s trying to tidy up my swing errors 😂 so don’t get disheartened when you have bad rounds 💪). Again good on you 👏

@@JackPlaysGolf thank you man! im now in the Sim season as all my local courses are closed for the winter... definitely been having some on and off days hahaha shot a 96 first day back in the sims

@@adamnewton9021 thanks Adam 👌, awesome would love to when im next in the area if there is space 👍

@JackPlaysGolf always space and always flexible to play. Usually go on my own.

Still a fair amount of work to be done this end 😂. Not jealous of your winter scenario but glad to hear you are still getting some form of golf in 👊

Yep true that, it’s a matter of lack of confidence, multiple swing thoughts and fear of terrible outcomes when that club is my hand 😝 working on it though

Nah normally we don’t give 1 footers 😂 the other boys think just wanted to get to hole 19 quickly. Majority of putts I will putt out, any form of competition we won’t be giving anything 😂

@@JackPlaysGolf 😂 fair enough mate, great job on the vlogs

😂 yep I have a lot of experience from bad tee shots but was fairly happy with the outcomes on this outing

Yeh haven’t played there yet. Seems hard to get a tee time for the most part. Is it worth the outing?

@@JackPlaysGolf yes it's 100% worth the outing. Im a junior member there and it's a really well maintained course with a mix of difficult and simple holes. In the week days there are a ton of tee times but otherwise usually there are some public slots on Sundays.

Cheers bro, let’s see how we go 😂. If I can get a tad closer by the end of the year that would be great 👍 thanks for the support 👊

Haha certain aspects coming along nicely, others still prove to detrimental 😂. But yep more you play the higher the chance the ball goes in the right spot 😝. We will get there one day

@@kampfzwergxp yep the bent arms at impact is something we are working to get rid of, like you said only forces inconsistency. Chipping is one of those where a few months back was real solid but then couple of confidence issues dropped in which I need to work through (will look at the Thai spinner 👍). For now I think I will stick with my putter as it’s been saving me for scores quite often 😂 maybe once other parts are smoothed out I will look to putting. Thanks for the feedback 👏

@@kampfzwergxp haha not sure I quite have the time for those kind of numbers 😂. But that’s some solid golfing

Haha yep for sure 😂 the main focus will be on driver in the coming weeks and since it’s already not been great for a long time - essentially can’t be any worse. Won’t be a quick fix for sure 😝

@@bubbajones1035 how did your season end? Ours is just beginning had my first twilight 9 the other day 🙌 we won’t talk about the golf but the conditions were perfect 😂

Thanks 👍. Nah that’s what this is supposed to be (appreciate it) - people helping each other. My coach has pointed out something in my grip also so will note it all down and see how we go 😂. Some good shots coming along with some bad shots in the next couple of videos 😝.

@@gavinoliver8074 😂 I’m fairly chill, nothing worse than being bad at golf and in a mad mood 😝. I will be more active on insta now we are in spring season so will be putting out messages etc to get games in with people so if you are in NZ follow me there 👍. Hope your golf is going well 👌

@@Datson_of_Troy haha not sure famous is the word 😂. Thanks, good to see you in the comments - can confirm watch is even more useful when in the correct unit you are playing with 😝. Hopefully 🤞 don’t rush back until you are ready don’t want a longer sidelining than needed 👌

Was particularly buzzing after the final hole ⚡️

Yeh valid point 😂 I tried filming with the GoPro for convenience but didn’t think about putting everyone through a whirlwind 😂 good feedback 🫡

The best advice for getting under 100 after playing for longer since this video is focus on position over distance and just play to safe spots avoiding hazards and long rough where possible even it takes an extra stroke to get to the green 👌

I think it was a fair representation…

Haha yeh the thing had some zap to it, yep was good fun on the golf weekend with the boys (sadly the tournament we recorded footage was lost 😭)

for bump and run I usually use 9 or PW... for my chips I normally use 48 or 52 and for a lofted one I go for my 60 (but have been favouring 48 for more roll out and more forgiving as it's a cavity back wedge)

​@@JackPlaysGolfthanks, my game is the opposite of yours. I own the long game, but the wheels fall off for chipping and putting

@@anguswayman9014 haha sound like a great Ambrose pairing then 😂. If you can get to a short game area to practice that is the number 1 place to be to shave strokes and build confidence

😂 probably a lack of prep for others but I personally hate wearing a rain jacket for golf so just opt for getting a ‘little wet’ going to dry off at some point 😂. Wet glove was used but even the towels got soaked from the horizontal rain at one point - it was a losing battle if you wanted to stay dry 😝

Can’t say I’ve tried a 7 wood myself but I have a 5 wood now which is easier for sure - at the time of making the video I was having success with the 2 iron (my point was more focus on a club that works for you regardless of whatever club it is). May make an update video with some more clarity that a 2 iron is very hard to hit 😝 not in my bag anymore 😂 but hey if it works stick at it I guess

Haha yep the weather really did it a disservice 😝 but wonderful / challenging course

Haha I know when we rocked up at 7am to blue sky and zero I was shocked 🤯 imagine it’s pretty good regardless just considerably harder

😂 yeh we got smashed early doors, grips were probably the worst part about it, kinda came good towards the end. Course was a in good condition considering and still had a great time. Hopefully next attempt there in the future will be dry and sunny 😎

Yess what an epic track that is, Waipu has been my favourite course but Ohope now has made it tough to decide between the two 😂. The views and condition of both are exceptional

Yep on a bad day and if I want to save score I will go 6 iron from tee, 9iron wedge and putter. Take the clubs you aren’t hitting well out the equation and also limit the amount of overthinking with less 👌

Ohope Beach Golf Links - highly recommend and worth the travel imo