10 STRESS FREE Golf Tips Without Hitting a Ball

[@britishrocklovingyank3491]

I don't even play golf. I just come here because this dude is my life sensei. For real.

[@GrumpyGolf4]

100% agree with you. Matt distills life into two things: what is important, and everything else. He has a great way of making you see that discarding everything else leads to self-actualization and personal fulfilment.

[@nephone]

Same here. I don't think there's even a golf course where i live, but this channel is my go-to life coach right now.

[@Huddle_House56]

@@nephone you should both take it up. I find it very…. Cleansing….

[@johnkupris9479]

Great insight. Reminds me of something my father used to say me…son, you’re just not good enough to get mad.

[@VinnMan]

A great saying... You're not good enough to throw your golf club because if you were good enough... you wouldn't throw your golf club.

[@hfattah]

“Stay safe, pull out” 😂 it’s more than just a golf channel

[@tedzink4574]

I am laughing right now, I didn't expect to hear pull out.

[@leviogle7228]

🤣🤣🤣

[@rajeeb3500]

What??!! Brilliant 🤣

[@peter2qg]

Every golfer should listen to this. I have been watching Matt's videos for a few months and what a difference it is making. Especially the stuff about expectations and knowing and accepting your game. Also what he says about A game, C/D game etc. I went on an annual golf trip with my friends this weekend and we played 8 rounds in 4 days. I shot on average 10 shots per round better than last because I adopted the way of the playa. I did not get annoyed about any bad shots....I'm supposed to hit bad shots right, this is a hobby. I did not count score either. On the hardest course, slope rating 150, I shot 26 shots better thanks year!! Even wore 2 of Matt's Waddaplaya polo shirts... Friends now calling me the Zen golfer.....lol. Thanks Matt.

[@manbearpig7359]

Came for the golf tips, stayed for the philosophy dissertation.

[@grafx777]

I came for the tips, stayed for the bucket!

[@CatalystNetwork]

I stayed for the whiteboard gaf 😂

[@jonasdelange1346]

Understanding how PGA tour golf actually looks outside the highlight reels has made it so much easier for me to enjoy my 19 hcp game and lower expectations. Just telling myself that two putting from 10 feet is literally "tour level golf" makes it so much more relaxing to miss the first putt, and much more fun to sink one from 15 feet. Same thing with hitting the green from 100 yards.

[@tedzink4574]

The video from awhile back with the PGA tour stats was enlightening, we don't need to place those highlight reel expectations upon ourselves. If you practice the short game and your favorite clubs, the highlight reel shots will just show up for all of us at some point. And your buddies are amazed when they do.

[@joemarks3719]

Thanks Matt, my prior rounds were 70 72 70 69 73 67 70 75, and after watching this video this morning shot an 81 today. I've been telling people this for years, your best golf never lasts as long as you wish it would, and your worst golf will go away eventually if you keep playing. The guys you see on TV practice 50 hours a week or more, they are supposed to play great, and even with that sometimes they don't. I was so happy at the conclusion of my round today, when asked why I played so bad, instead of saying that same thing, today I just said "Matt said I would".🤣😂🤣😂 Love ya baby! Keep up the great videos!

[@johnnykilo4967]

Point 3. “What are you doing? These things are so inconsequential!” Dude, this message needs to be played worldwide. Keep up the rad vids. Lots of love from 🇨🇦 🤜🏻

[@chrisadams7250]

I just deleted Twitter as a result of point 3. Life feels bette already!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah but what's your stance on (insert inconsequential horseshit that someone high up created for you to fight over that no one actually meaningfully cares about)?

[@johnnykilo4967]

@@GolfSidekick 😂 love it!!!

[@goodpeopleoftheworldunite]

Man, you have a beautiful mind. ​@@GolfSidekick

[@TheMattLeighton]

Love the cheap golf ball tip. I switched from Pro V1s to Pinnacles because I was losing 3-4 balls per round. I still lose that amount per round but now it's less stressful and less expensive

[@moreme40]

You should lose all of the Pinnacles

[@TheMattLeighton]

@@moreme40 you sleep on Pinnys

[@Big_Red_Dork]

@@TheMattLeighton Kirkland golf balls are also a pro-choice

[@jayafow84]

I buy Callaways on line for less than a dollar each don't buy the hype

[@farfromprogolf2065]

Omg thank you for leaving in the board fall-over.

[@yellshoot6write5]

That was so good 😂😂

[@jackkinoff6943]

Played today and it finally came together Shot 80 off a 13 Handicap Where it happened for me was following Playa in Chiefs advice and working hard on my game from 120metres inwards I have been spending 4 to 5 hours a week practicing putting and although the putting was getting better I wasn't dropping putts Today 29 putts for the round as I sunk a couple of putts The short game has been ok but not getting enough up n down. Today I got up and down on 5 holes Where I did well was nail shots from 70 to 120 yards and in onto the green on 6 occasions from 6 attempts To be honest my tee shots and approach irons were ok but not great I only hit 5 greens in regulation and 6 out of 12 Fairways I still got room for improvement as my 80 included a triple bogey and a double bogey in there All I can say is wanting to get to single figures handicap the process is there Practice putting n chipping and wedges like crazy Way of the Playa

[@farfromprogolf2065]

Legendary

[@donkee9]

Congrats on that 80. I just broke my sub 90 drought yesterday.

[@farfromprogolf2065]

@@donkee9 me too! Had a cpl of bad blowup holes but pulled off an 89 after 6-7 rounds in the mid 90s. Congrats playa!

[@donkee9]

@@farfromprogolf2065 congrats to you playa. I was back in the hundreds for a few months. Last 10 rounds or so had got back to hovering in the low 90s . Shot a 87 yesterday. topped my 3 and 7w on a few tees. Played pretty well otherwise.

[@tedzink4574]

Good for you, congrats. Low scores are not always "pretty", you can have a bad shot (or two), sink a putt, walk away with the par. Stay away from the trouble, play your strength, focus. Make the game easy.

[@ZIXSIX2007]

Love this! Sent to my father who is a psychopath on the golf course. Hope he watches it and embraces some of these tips.

[@tedzink4574]

Matt's tips and philosophies are really helpful. Planning out the hole is so helpful and leads to a more serene mindset, hope it works for your dad.

[@adamwaind7938]

Your father can’t have heard Matt’s last tip to pull out.

[@billwallenstein3387]

Stay on guard at the gate to your mind at all times Playa! Excellent advice

[@MrMikejam23]

Absolute quality advice again from our Playa in Chief. WaddaSage man 👌

[@bgraham150]

Wadda comment, playa! You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@TrueNorthGolf]

I'm down from 6 broken clubs a round to only 3 using the way of the playa. These systems are sorcery! Dont give up people, just hit subscribe and learn from the wizard himself

[@malfor007]

The breaking 90 video and this video are my favorites. Simple, smart and sensible. Stress free golf….. ⛳️. 😎

[@somerandomguy706]

"You have to be angry to be a cyclist" lol, so true.

[@sveinnorrisnland6653]

This is really one of the best videos on golf I have seen. Everyone should really listen and live accordingly. I have a four day club championship coming up and this came at just the right time. Just played a round where I consistently played away from danger and I hit almost every green and 9 fairways. Needed a few longer irons than usual, but with big greens that just puts the pressure on putting which clearly is my weakness. Thank you playa!

[@Sokko13]

We have a ladies pro event at my club this week. I have watched some of these women practice for 6-8 hours on the putting green for days before the tournament. They are pros and they earn it.

[@adamwaind7938]

Absolutely lost it when you said “kick the dog” . Fucking hilarious. Great content as always playa

[@mtflybox8287]

Woke the wife I laughed so loud.

[@OvieKovy]

Every recreational golfer should watch this video. (P.S. Really appreciated that last life tip.)

[@donmenya2761]

One of your best productions Playa! Advice worth its weight in gold! Thx!!!

[@rangerofthenorth2850]

The more of these videos I watch the more I want to change my whole life!! Excellent golfer and also an excellent life coach! I can only see your followers growing! Stop wars, play golf.

[@bradholbrooks]

I just played my first 18 holes last week. The first nine, I had my head right. I had no expectations other than just enjoying being able to play. My attitude was, I’m going to do my best with each situation and see what happens - like I was watching someone else play. I actually parred the last two holes! The second nine, I started thinking I could do better, which was ridiculous. I played terrible. I sliced and diced, zigzagging my way down all but two fairways, over shooting the greens, chipping to the left, right, but never onto the green, three, four, five, six putting. By the time I finished the last hole, I was disgusted, full of anger, doing everything I could to hold back the rage - I really needed to break something. That is not why I started playing golf. I started with the first nine attitude in mind, just to enjoy the blessing of being able to be out there. After all that, I was surprised to find that there was only a two stroke difference between the first and last nine, but a 180 degrees difference in attitude and enjoyment.

[@hsnelgrove71]

WaddaMeditationYogi, seriously I could apply the general concepts of this video to most things in our day to day lives. Thanks Playa for the reminder!

[@codyshilling9780]

This guy is awesome. Living the dream. Not a professional but gets paid big bucks to golf everyday and travel around playing new courses. Good information and funny as hell.

[@mathieubellavance2506]

Just love listening to you man, you just make so much sense.

[@robinp4445]

This perspective is so helpful to help me play better golf and even have fun

[@princerealty9632]

A mental trick I’ve started doing that has made golf insanely more enjoyable for me is I make the entire round about how many pars I can get. I don’t even care about blow up holes. I’m just trying to get as many pars as I can. So if I get 10 pars and shoot 100 I’m stoked!

[@FootprintPhoto]

superb advice, ive sent it on to my golf buddies too - thanks Matt

[@MrMungabarry]

Doodle chat is hilarious! So true...

[@robertmartin1872]

I needed this video. I've been gaming at the c and d game but been lowering the handicap slowly. Just need to wait for the a game to come back! Whadda teacher!

[@HStylesP]

Great lessons, keep up the incredible content! Thank you for making me a better person and a golfer! Cheers

[@johnpickering4636]

Love it, your tips make me smile! Broke 80 three times last season for the first time and looking forward to using some of your tips for getting more consistent at this level. That's if it ever stops raining here in Wales!😂

[@mdlofton2]

The cheap golf ball tip is so true for me. Even if I'm using an expensive ball that I didn't pay for I stress over it and tend to lose them more.

[@karlcoppack5951]

Big fan of 'Standing guard to your mind' 👌🤯

[@robertdunlap5994]

Great advice. I’m not sure I’ve ever heard it expressed this way but this makes sense. I never become mad at myself for a bad doodle…but an iron shot from 125 that comes up short and right? Serenity Now!!!

[@tristanmace7]

Listen for the rattle should be on a ball marker like a poker chip size 👍🏼 Great advice as always Baus Matt

[@MikeSoutham]

Tip 2 is spot on. Learn from better players. Watch them and their choices on the course. It helped me so much.

[@stewartpritchard7316]

Legend. Love watching this channel. Golf is doodling. Going to get a t-shirt made up with that on it. Cheers Matt you are a prophetic genius.

[@signedupfordoconly4275]

I am an OCCASIONAL golfer. I only go when invited by friends like twice a year, so I suck. But I enjoy it. Yet I have watched all these whiteboard videos dozens of times. I fucking love this dude. Everything about the whiteboard videos comforts me. Need more!

[@deving4165]

Loved the last tip. Got into the game 2 years ago after my company "Whack F@#k" game. Since I have been using (hold on to your hats)........ Walmart mixed bag golf balls. That's right! 60 balls for like .50¢ a ball. I'm not worried about losing my ball, I'm working on the proper shot..... One stress level down. 🤣 Thanks for all the mental tips and tricks. Truly puts my game into perspective. 👍

[@Jatty187]

Absolutely love this video 🤣😂🤣😂 Whadda Lecturer!!! The Guru!! 👍🏼

[@Keith-zc2nn]

Your accent and delivery are definitely part of why I listen to you. It's like the difference between the fire and brimstone of the Baptist church to the calmer nature of Catholic Passionists. They deliver the same fundamental message, but with different perspectives. I was raised Baptist, but I now watch Passionist masses. You're the calmer Passionist mass. Keep those homilies comin'.

[@GolfSidekick]

i was raised baptist. Age 14 I was like WTF is this

[@facebookninja4085]

Came for golf lessons and ended up with a life coach. Amazing advice.

[@Markor91]

Golf and life lessons, all in one!

[@LiberatedStockTrader]

Loving the wisdom bombs Matt. Keeps me centered on my hobby.

[@rstar88105]

Great advice here. When I was in college I used to play pocket pool on an amateur/tournament level and there was a big realization when I came to the point where I took a hard look at myself and be able to tell myself in the mirror that I am good but I’m not survive off of playing the game alone good. After that, I started playing for love of the game itself because I have always enjoy how the balls roll and react on the table. This transfers over nicely with putting on the green.

[@fishingbeard2124]

Love your content and I think this is one of the best videos out there if not the best. Should be obligatory for every golfer to watch this.

[@eduardomunoz7643]

Came for the golf left with a lot more. Thank you

[@GolfSidekick]

You’re welcome playa

[@third7715]

8:45-9:30 actually the most entertaining golfing advice I’ve ever been given

[@andrewlevy8134]

Thanks Matty...'The WAY of the PLAYA!!!!!!!! so coll, so Fun, So Calm......you've help me make golf stress free and so enjoyable. (JOMO) 🤣🤣🤣

[@GolfSidekick]

Glad you enjoyed it playa stick around more to come

[@DirtySanchez1973]

Playa aura knocking the whiteboard to it's knees!

[@peter2qg]

I keep coming back to this video because it is gold.

[@jwalker277]

Great lessons here

[@scottmonesmith7138]

One thing you've helped me realize is that when I'm watching the pros on tv that it's just a highlight package that's "live." We almost never get to see their poor to average shots, only the great ones.

[@duffer0309]

Even live there were some pretty ugly shots shown on TV this weekend @ the US Open

[@jpcoll2011]

As others have said, this is a great philosophical video so promptly saved to the top of my favourites.

[@notme1559]

I have been watching your videos for more than a few years now. At first I just enjoyed how relaxed you were and your approach to playing. I wasn't able to implement that at the time because I just couldn't relax and have fun. I was either playing to win and putting an astounding amount of undue pressure on my self and my game suffered. So I'd get upset and my game suffered more and the cycle continued. Before I went out for the first time last season I said I don't care how I play. Everything I'd been watching on your videos just made sense and I just went out to have a good time. Just accept each shot for what it is and enjoy myself. It is the most fun I've had playing golf since the first year I played. Consequently I played the best golf of my life. It was an entire summer of A B game for me. A few C's but I had so much fun no matter how I played. I went out yesterday for the first time this year before my company league starts Monday. This is the first time we've had a golf league, which is exciting. I actually suggested it mostly because I had so much fun last year and I thought it would be good for everyone involved. Yesterday's round was the worst I've played since the time I picked up clubs. I was back to my old habits, didn't have fun and played terrible. I came home and searched for your channel, watched this video and it all makes sense now. Anyway, thanks for what you do and please keep it up.

[@peterjames6017]

Another great life/ golf lesson. With regard to A -D game I almost watch if I start a round with my D game and know it’s gonna change ( I don’t stress anymore) and with my last two rounds I’ve finished with my A game . Enjoyable,happy golfer here ,thanks a million.

[@tantrumus7186]

Matt how you are not a mental trainer for many PGA tour pros is beyond me! Love your vids bro already helping my game in a couple weeks without all the "GAME CHANGER SWING ADVICE"....

[@kevingleeson460]

Great insights. And I smile while learning. I'm going to use that using "cheaper golf balls" tip on Thursday. Makes sense. :)

[@jjreid87]

I wanted to clear my mind of all the junk before a local tournament so I watched this video. I shot my personal best by 5 strokes and won my flight by 5 strokes. waddagame, waddalife! Thanks Matt

[@_scumbrisket3172]

I love ur vids but this is the best by far!! Love it bro keep it up just subbed

[@davidwoitaske4040]

Very different golf channel. Logic and commen sense. This has helped me

[@kavinboylah]

Feel the flow, feel it. It's circular. It's like a carousel. You pay the quarter, you get on the horse. It goes up and down and around. Circular. Circle. With the music, the flow. All good things

[@benholmes7465]

I was really hoping someone else heard this when he said block out the bad, harness the good

[@featherfoot614]

This might be my favorite Golf Sidekick video.

[@JB-dj3dh]

whaddaoracle!!! yeah, a bit forced... but, always good for a quick listen before hitting the ball. helping my game so much and making it more fun. keep em coming. wife stole my bucket btw.

[@finleymistermilne]

Tried the putting tip and i feel so comfortable over my putts now ! cheers !

[@fr1nkly]

Golf is hard because sometimes it's not, then, when it's hard again, you want to kick the dog or be a cyclist. But, Matt, if you're reading this, you make it much less stressful. Thanks

[@sploit777]

Playa in Chief always blessing us with priceless information

[@GolfSidekick]

Of course. Spreading the word

[@travisd.8]

You all missed his Happy Gilmore reference lol “Harness the energy, block out the bad.”

[@duffypratt]

I walk my course a couple of times a week without playing. I’ve picked up over 400 balls in excess of the ones I’ve lost, including about 150 ProV 1’s. When I’m down to losing two balls/round, I will start playing the good balls. No reason to be paying for balls when other people lose them so regularly (and on the same places).

[@geoffreyclark2805]

Like the quote from the movie "Cool Hand Luke"..."You're Gonna Get Your Mind Right". Arnold Palmer said "Golf is a game of inches. The most important are the six inches between your ears." Matt thanks for sharing your insights.

[@CDV99]

The Dali Playa dropping wisdom bombs 🙏🏻

[@anyprax]

Best golf video on KZbin without a doubt

[@dennismcintosh3699]

Thank you so much! I literally broke up with a toxic girlfriend because of this video. Thank you so much it was the right advice at the right time. You saved me.

[@GolfSidekick]

That is good news playa. Hello City Limits, I'm feeling fine, left all my worries waaaayyy behind!

[@duffer0309]

Matt, great Video. I love the doodling apology. I broke my shoulder and lost a lot of distance and still don’t have all the mobility back. So last week, I started hitting my driver ad hard as I could and really had no idea where the ball was going, on top of that because I could not move my shoulder, I strained a muscle in my back and was in pain for a few days. I decided playing that way was stupid and took my driver out of my bag and am hitting 3 wood off the tee. I was shocked at how well I could control my 3 wood and I only missed 1 fairway on each of the two rounds. The last two rounds have been the most stress free rounds of golf I’ve played in years. I don’t get on the tee and worry about misses. On top of that putting much less stress on my body because 3 wood is much lighter and easier to swing. I even had an eagle (hole out from 100 yards) today. Keep up the good work. I love your VLOGS.

[@jimi6316]

You funny f... Just come across you, easy now. New to golf and to be honest watching your videos and the way your present yourself in the sport has taken a lot of the stressful thinking out of my game. The shirts and shite in the store are great too, will be busting some of these at my local club in Wales! Much luv

[@dude9540]

Been subscribed for a while I always enjoy your videos. Struggled to break 120 for a long time been playing properly since 2018. Shot my first ever 100 today East Ayrshire Annan Hill. Watched this video the night before great tips stress free golf. 👊🏻 playaaaa

[@jfeltham4795]

A lot of common sense there Boysie, good advice for all us Playas!

[@davidcavon637]

Ahhh...whadda speaker, to so articulate the necessary thoughts! I read below Sage, Philosopher, Teacher, Buddha... Playa In Chief! I shot the worst game of the year yesterday, and in the last couple months I've been trending down into the eighties. For a half hour I hit terrible shots, and for four hours me and my buddies had a great time in between those shots...way of the playa is the only way that makes sense to me! Thanks!

[@Stuartgolf143]

Thanks for the tough love. Have made any videos on the mental game. I will be in zone for some holes and then bad shot. After that it is so hard to get back into that zone. Thanks for any help.

[@rosshaider8224]

Amazing tips - let’s enjoy our hobby ... fan from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@douglassharretts2035]

Great stuff Matt. My mental game is a struggle. Thanks

[@gb8327]

This one is gold playa! Loving the passion...

[@timbrennan6766]

That 1970's movie producer look is a good one for you. Amen to the cheap golf balls. I don't lose many but finishing a round w/ the same ball you started with is knocks a few shots off my mental score.

[@timmichielsen5949]

These are great tips & they make a lot of sense, thanks for sharing man!

[@capita31]

Tip #11: Plant feathers, get Birdies.

[@chrisadams7250]

Thanks for more sage advice, Matt. It really helps. I’m pretty much just using your 150 PSP method and it’s working wonders. Cheers Playa!

[@jeremyharris5176]

Your doodle analogy had me cracking up 😂

[@bobcarter6483]

I have just stumbled on your videos, you sir are my golf Sharman

[@jaksatva]

The doodle psychopath, love it playa!!

[@scotbaxter1579]

Hi Golf sidekick.I was playing Srixon soft feel balls. Liked them I would lose maybe one every round or two. On whim got Taylormade TP 5 3 weeks ago haven’t lost one yet.Golf is a funny game. Appreciate You and all the videos. Hope you and Loved Ones are doing well. Peace bro

[@JiKimbo]

What an amazing video on golf and life! 👍👍

[@SirSendys]

About to go out with my brother. Thanks for the reminders. Easy golf today.

[@GolfSidekick]

Nice playa, if I had a brother, I would go out with him too...keeping it in the family! Enjoy the date

[@mattmeade983]

This was pure genius... subscribed

[@marvinpues]

Um, I wish I heard this talk 30 years ago. Absolute gold.

[@user-et3gq8wk6d]

This is real . Listen to Matt. We are amateurs. Means we love the game. We are not pros

[@chriswood5510]

I play with guys who shoot in the 80's. I do not. I am really competitive bit dont have time to practice. I always got mad when comparing myself to them while playing. Your channel has been a blessing. 8 am now thinking more about me and not my game. I am working on making my mental game stronger. I have the shots but self sabatoge in the mind from anger when bad shots happen. It is alos hot hear and i notice i get angry quicker when i am hot and uncomfortabel. So now i take multiple cool drinks, a cold towel to cool down with and take a little more time to focus.

[@GolfSidekick]

its not the golf course - its off the golf course you need to fix bro. You only bring the anger and perfectionism from off the course.

[@chriswood5510]

@@GolfSidekick very true. This past winter i habe done alot of self reflection. I just found your videos in spring and they have helped alot with strategy of the course and mind. Thank you for that. I have played twice. First round I got upset on hole 14 of 18 due to i tried something a guy told me to do. As you say, big no no. I played again but made a plan for me (also took a short game lesson before). I did not get upset during the round like i normally did. So again thank you. Also love the doodling analogy. I will be buying a hat once they are back in stock.

[@IC3za]

Thanks man! Awesome video! Love the cycling joke, LOL!