10 Things Scratch Golfers Do That You Don't, But You Should

[@kevintwomey2350]

That’s it. I’m clipping on 5 towels next round 😂. Great stuff Baus!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Perfect!

[@darkshadowsx5949]

that's how you maximize your game.

[@crankin7662]

The biggest key I learned from this video is scratch golfers typically have 4 towels on their belt right before their birdies. I will try this tomorrow.

[@GolfSidekick]

One hundred percent

[@crankin7662]

@@GolfSidekick I tried it today but only had two towels. It didn't work. I guess I need to order two towels!

[@ynkybomber]

Boys today I shot a 78 by following the way of the playa. I have never broken 80 before but today everything just clicked. I finished 18 by sticking a shot onto an island green from 180 into the wind. I put the ball to 3 feet, it was the best shot I have ever hit to cap off my best round ever. I feel like a million dollars today and wanted to share some good golf news with a community that can understand what this means to me. Keep fighting playas

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done baus

[@puredistancegolf]

Congrats man.

[@clintperner6157]

Always nice to finish strong. Keep it up!

[@TrumpsEarBandage]

Play on Playa

[@chairmanmeow8388]

Good work chap

[@Matt6644]

I have been following you channel and I was all about breaking 100 about 2 months ago and now I just shot my first 90 dead today and that was with a lot of easily avoidable mistakes to boot. Will be chasing to break 80 by Christmas. Keep it flowing my dude.

[@81jbear]

The next ten is a bit tougher to shave but keep at it

[@Raiders1234]

It took me a long time to get from the 90's to the 80's, but it is certainly a great feeling when it happens. Now I'm very confident I will be in the low 80's and am thrilled every once in a while when I get a high 70's round. Stay the course.

[@fizeekpoaster]

did you break 80 by Christmas?

[@Matt6644]

Not quite. Got an 80 though the other day so very close. @@fizeekpoaster

[@fizeekpoaster]

Good stuff!@@Matt6644

[@llamabahama4654]

Definitely worth the watch but I also jotted the cliffnotes down as well. I enjoyed watching his round while giving these tips and this seems like a long form commercial for those towels: 1. Having a "Go to" tee club, even if it's not driver; so a club you know you won't miss with and can always count on 2. 1 Shot shape and stick with it (can make other shot shapes if required) 3. play a lot (on course or off i.e. productive range time with focus on short game) 4. know expectations of a scratch golfer (8/10 on the green from 120yds, avg within 18ft for pros); shoot for perfection knowing it's unattainable and living with the results 5. Superb distance control; focusing on approach shots but also with putting (pick a line then solely concentrate on distance control, removing variables) 6. Need to be able to reliably hit a driver as scratch will play from back tees and par 5's should be looked at as birdie opps; hit the driver well to have shorter irons in, more manageable yardage attacking par 5's 7. Do not use shots on the course that you haven't worked/practiced on for quite a while before; comfortable hitting any shot you use or might use in a real round; play to your strengths and/or get your weaknesses good enough to avoid destroying your card. 8. Got over your shot quickly, once done you move on to focus on the very next shot you have to play; scratch players like to walk as they start assessing the lie and the next shot asap; forget what just happened focus on executing this current shot. 9. Love data but not solely on strokes gained/lost; what clubs hitting, not hitting, distance with those clubs then use this info to adapt their bag and what clubs they are carrying into battle (e.g. find you aren't using a club, replace it with something else more useful, or two clubs hitting very similar distances, take one out and again bring something in more useful) 10. Truly understanding how the club and ball interact with all conditions (lie, slope, wind, temp, etc.); understand how club and ball reacts to lie and landing conditions and adapt swing to that. not copy paste distances for each club

[@GolfSidekick]

You nailed it my man

[@MrCharliespence]

This is the absolute best advise. Priceless advise! My experience in golf was very deep, for a very long time. Personal lessons once a week from middle school into college. Summers at David Ledbetter Academy in Bradenton. AJGA, NJGA, All the JGA’s….if it was not for the ol’ back issues - who knows. But your advise is spot friggin on. 16 years of maybe a random scramble and finally getting my back issues sorted, and i started playing again this summer (found your videos because i wanted to see Hogans backswing) and i have not lost many strokes from when i was ranked. And everything you said is exactly why. You said what i cannot explain. And perhaps for conversation, or some may find my opinions interesting - A few other items that i like to add - never worry about how you are hitting (in the aggregate) on the range. The range is for working on just fundamentals - that is all. The range is flat - and golf courses are not. On the course your hitting every 10 min and all kinds of shots back to back over extended time - not fire off bombs every 20 seconds. Also - For every one hour on the range, four hours working on 120 yards and in. (If i am within 120 yards, i expect to get up and in. If i am outside of 15’-20’ from the hole - i expect a two putt and that’s perfectly fine every time). Also - on the golf course, during scoring rounds, i will never hit a golf shot i have not hit EXTREMELY SUCCESSFULLY ON A GOLF COURSE before; never think of a driving range shot as a successful shot. It’s like..maste^&tion. Anyways - play a ton a ton a ton a ton of golf shots on a golf course. Play by yourself, and just hit shots that you could see hitting during a scoring round; don’t play around or waist time with stupid shot scenarios. Like seeing if you can snap hook around the trees. If you have the fundamentals of hitting a snap hook. You can hit a snap hook - id go spend my time by throwing a few balls at various “misses” in the fairway - so i am practicing a more likely scenario i would face during a scoring round. And do that every time you have a chance. And this is going to sound weird - do not practice putting outside fundamentals and distance. It gets you thinking you suck, because most putts do not go in and most golfers do not realize how much “rub of the green” outside 5’ you have. Focus on your fundamentals, constant feedback and contact and then its just tempo to match the distance - most do not go in; two putts are fine every-time outside 15’-20’. Last thing on putting - once you understand distance, you will understand how to read a green. So don’t worry about the break until you know how to control the break with tempo to match the distance.

[@bobzielinski3823]

A 1 iron and sinking hella putts. What a video. The slo-mo going into that birdie putt was hilarious and Oscar worthy. I really enjoyed this video but for some reason my brain is telling me I need a golf towel. No idea why my mind wandered there. Oh well.

[@samuellewis2560]

I’ve been watching your videos for about a month. Took 5 clubs to the course, nothing longer than 150. Shot about what I normally do, with maybe the worst I’ve putt in years. Had the most fun I’ve had playing golf in years. No lost ball. No stress. Just enjoyable shots. And by the end, my 7iron off the tee was a thing of beauty. Grooved that thing in. Can’t wait to get back out there. Keep spreading the JOMO.

[@salty3953]

I have knocked 8 shots off my score by watching your videos. I’m about to break 100 soon. I shot a 108 earlier today and my normal score is 116-120. Your videos are great. Just enough advice to not make you overthink and imagine ball swings you want, then execute. Thanks bro (just bought my first set of clubs this past few months and I have only played golf maybe 15 times in my life)

[@GolfSidekick]

You sir are a legend of the game

[@estebanmartinez667]

Your advice has helped me reach my lowest score since I started playing 4 years ago, 83 this July. Now I'm 4 out 5 rounds in the 80s.

[@GolfSidekick]

That’s because you are a legend of the game

[@LEPersonal-pf5wz]

I'm 60 years old with a 6 Index and 4 handicap at my home course. My ability to shoot consistently in the 70's is based on my strategy to always play within my skill level. Stop watching and thinking you can hit the shots you see on the PGA, because you can't. I can't tell you how many guys I play golf with will try and hit a 9 iron 170 yards because they saw Rory do it last week. I hit my 9 iron 120-130. I can throw darts at the pin because I follow one simple rule..."Let the club do the work" Stop overswinging and play within your skill level and develop a smooth tempo. it'll make a huge difference.

[@safetyscrewmarket]

Nicely said!

[@jonesjobe6202]

preach it senior🤝im glad ive found this out by 21

[@AustrianEconomist]

Amazing advice, lots of wisdom here

[@LEPersonal-pf5wz]

@AustrianEconomist thanks. I applied my wisdom to my golf game, tempo being the primary objective, and my handicap is now down to 2. Much more likely to throw darts at the flag w a smooth tempo than swinging so fast that your shoes might come off. Lol

[@14thcolossus]

Caddy is getting the tip of her life

[@GolfSidekick]

She took all my money

[@donmenya2761]

Playing lights out while giving valuable lessons like a Shaolin Monk! Awesome + entertaining to watch. Also always enjoy your sister's cameo appearances. Lol!

[@GolfSidekick]

She enjoyed it too

[@thehairygolfer]

Hey Bro. Had my first youtube charity day. 44 golfers raised £900 for bowel cancer. That would not of happened without watching your channel and inspiring me to start youtube. 👍👍👍

[@aviatoraw]

Nine straight holes of the “glimpse”. Badass! That 1i is ready for Scotland Baus.

[@charlesbryan7137]

Whattputta!!!! Nice going, dude. Reminiscent of The Reverend in Caddyshack….Thank goodness it wasn’t stormy! 😆

[@huddwah]

wow, killing it Matt, nice ! love seeing your reaction on those putts... can almost share that feeling.. how great is golf on days like this? thats why i play... for that feeling (i dont care about score) ... and it can stay with you for days after... also, greatness with the 1i , impressive ! great stuff 👏

[@brucehanna9473]

You had an amazing round AND you never hit a stressed shot either from the tee box or fairway. Your driving iron opens up access to your irons, which have always been good to you. You have adapted quickly to your Tokomo clubs!!

[@GolfSidekick]

They’re really good

[@SD-wo2gx]

I haven't watched that many videos of his, but am enjoying the few I have. What takomos does he have?

[@onin24eagle9]

As a sub 4 hdcp that has been at scratch twice I agree with everything here. Especially with brushing off a bad shot and just concentrating on the next. I don't look at it as a bad shot but rather an opportunity to make a great shot. Also at 10:10, "always go left here" might be the striping from the mower. The striping points left, right where your ball went. Sometimes things like that get in your head and you don't even realize it. There's a local course I play where the tee box doesn't line up with the fairway. The tee box kind of aims at the left edge the area of play and the markers are centered to the tee box and not the fairway so if you line up perpendicular to the markers you're pointed at the edge of OB and I see SO MANY people hit the ball left off that tee. Even if you line up right down the middle of the fairway it feels like you're aiming right and that can mess with your head. Just a thought.

[@mitchellfolbe8729]

Like the bishop in Caddyshack. You only needed a rainstorm. Fun to watch.

[@GolfSidekick]

:)

[@rolirolster]

Man, I'd love to have a round with you. You speak so much wisdom and if I could remember your words out on the course, I'd be so much better. Keep doing what you're doing man.

[@Hal-lj7kp]

This video is 100% spot on ... the point about geting over a bad shot---- that is habit that is hard to kick--- and its why many scratch golfers shoot 79-82 many times in summer. And yes.. scratch golfers only have their A game a few weeks a year and they work all year to try to make that week, the week of the club championship or the state amateur or 4 ball

[@Stonemaster33]

This is a good back to basics vid. I had it down to a 5 and fell off to about a 9/10 not playing but working to get back and this video is great for anyone shooting in the mid or low 80s

[@Troy80423]

The type of day where you can’t miss with the flat stick. Love to see it playa, thanks for another great video!

[@GolfSidekick]

You got that right!

[@clintperner6157]

I used to hit a 1 iron really well. Gave me alot of confidence with the other irons knowing i could smash the 1 iron . Nice to see you playing with it. . Maybe i will put it back in my bag. I made me a 5 2 club. 5 iron shaft with a 2 iron head. Love it into the wind. Great club my little 5 2.

[@GolfSidekick]

Sounds like an interesting creation

[@OnyxCVO]

What a round, wow. Learned a lot. I get greedy in the course always pushing my self to make eagles/birdies... I always fail... Your videos are so good for golf course management and I will make sure to put these amazing tips into action ASAP.

[@ianwoollard2063]

Most of my lost strokes are off the tee. I’ve been using your strategy of adding a shot to each hole as I’m trying to break 90. The shorter tee ball is helpful under pressure. Getting a lesson once a month working on path and club face

[@Redskies453]

This is the way. Boring golf is in the 80s easy. If you can get a solid par 3 game inside 50 you will rarely make doubles or bigger. You can just lay up to the short pitch any time you are remotely uncomfortable with the second shot.

[@FlankerJackChannel]

I have zero confidence off the tee and it takes me two to three shots just to get to where the people I play with hit their first shot. Don't know what to do.

[@xxx489Rockstar984xxx]

Same problem, playa. I'm currently probably an 80s playa 2nd shot and after. But the tee ball scares me

[@Raiders1234]

​@@xxx489Rockstar984xxxmy coach taught me it's all about confidence and he was sooooo right. Just walk up to that tee box like you have the biggest swinging dick in the playground, and just know you are going to pipe it down the fairway.

[@ahmadghanem2414]

Man, you had improved tremendously since the last time I watched you , may be like a year ago. Thank you so much for these valuable insights. Will watch it again and again

[@GolfSidekick]

Welcome back. Where you been bro!?

[@gatgolf]

How fun. Good for you and your entourage, everyone had a great time.

[@jakenoises]

Solid round! Super cool to see a -3 nine on you! When the zone is open it's open!! A couple other tips that scratch players do: 1) scratch players literally are unaware of their playing partners. They do but also don't notice their shots, swings, or even their scores. They don't care 2) scratch players like to play with people who motivate them to try. Or when playing with lesser players put themselves into zones to get them hostile and ready to attack.

[@GolfSidekick]

I think most of us need to play with a variety of playing partners. Especially high handicap golfers so they can see how to play better golf

[@countryboy8870]

i really enjoy playing with high handicap players in stablefords (because they can wash a hole and i don't feel bad not helping them look for a ball) Sure you want to play better than everyone you play with .... but absolutely smoking a high handicap for some weird reason makes me really enjoy a round. Also you can actually have a conversation with them to distract you through parts of the round.

[@Ezekiel-2517]

I've been a scratch golfer for about the past 5 years, solid. It took me 20 years to get to that point. The difference? Keeping the ball in play, right off the tee. Around the green, being able to chip, pitch and putt. And don't forget being able to play out the greenside bunkers.

[@johnnc91]

Clever placement of the Swingtweaks ad during that par 5 bogey.

[@GolfSidekick]

Distraction

[@swingtweaks]

Appropriate. Want fewer bogeys? wegotchu.

[@tnewt21]

Matt...Great Golf Playa! It's great seeing you having fun out there!

[@GolfSidekick]

It was some of the best golf I’ve played

[@kirkshammett94]

I been playing about 6 months and I just hit a 78 the other day. It was crazy. I normally shoot high 80’s. Your vids are great!

[@jaemillzthrillz]

You’re putting was going NUTS!!! Following you!!

[@AndrewDiLiddo]

That smile, that feeling. Waddaplaya Matt, bravo! Good towel style

[@GolfSidekick]

It all felt quite surreal

[@khamkenchanh2735]

Hi Matt. Boy, it's been fun watching you played on this clip and listening to your talk about scratch golfers. I finally found a KZbinr/golfer who can play at high level and so glad to see this clip cos I've been watching hundreds of videos on how to improve my own game to shoot in the 70s consistently but most of the time it's mainly to help players to break 100s and 90s. It's amazing to hear how flush the ball came off your clubface and that's what I love playing with scratch golfers. Plus they don't usually get mad or upset when they miss hit their shots. By the way, you played pretty darn well today and your putter was on fire 🔥 😁😊 👍 👍 Thanks for sharing your playing strategies!

[@GolfSidekick]

Good to hear playa. Thanks for tuning in. It’s always nice to have playas playing the real game

[@MikeAldrichPGA]

Matty. EZ GAME when you make 200’ of putts. Thanks for letting the joy out when things are going well. ❤❤❤ I share your videos with my students for strategy and attitude.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks for sharing playa

[@Paul-lm5gv]

Very well done! The video is a lot better than I thought it would be. However - I have to question the fashion statement you are making with all the towels hanging from your belt! Can't decide whether it's retro like in native - or avant-garde!

[@mister.wizard]

Matt, your putts were smokin hot! Glad to see one of your 2 to 6 times a year fantastic play. What a playa! 🎉

[@Paracelsus23]

Great Video! Good information and fun! makes me want to play right now.

[@DanM-tw9fu]

Cheers for the thoughts Brian, do you know when Matty Boom Boom is coming back?

[@joegogolak4474]

Bro, vocalizing your golf journey for others to benefit: LEGIT. Greetings from the East Coast, US. Keep going, dude 🤘 P.S. The 1-iron = Gangsta Lean 😎

[@GolfSidekick]

🤙

[@mattpenkoks3494]

Awesome stuff. Thanks PIC

[@timk1354]

Beautiful round of golf, Well done.

[@GolfSidekick]

Absolutely

[@MatByrne1]

Those towels are very groovy and another great video mate. Tbanks 👍🏻😎🏌🏻🍻

[@GolfSidekick]

Glad you like them!

[@jrestrada626]

Matt you killed it on those 9 holes. Your putting was unstoppable

[@GolfSidekick]

It felt that way too

[@gb8327]

great to see your short game is back playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

It felt so good

[@stucrawford8858]

This dude has the best channel on KZbin hands down

[@GolfSidekick]

I must agree.

[@CruceEntertainment]

Having picture perfect weather ALWAYS helps too!!

[@GolfSidekick]

It was the best weather I’ve seen

[@stefandsdsd]

You know when that music comes on some shit is about to go down.

[@sandywilkie564]

So effortless. Great attitude.

[@slayerde440]

I am blessed to be able to hit a consistent 5 yard draw with a 3 wood about 280 off the tee. This allows a wedge into most par 4s with minimal risk off the tee. Its a misconception by most players that distance is only a benifit when pounding driver. Its the ability to hit shorter clubs off the tee and giving yourself more chances to control the ball going into the greens.

[@mattdaniels6430]

What a great round. Kudos my good man, kudos!

[@GolfSidekick]

Much appreciated good sir

[@theythinkimmadyouknow]

Great vid..love the ever increasing number of towels...

[@GolfSidekick]

Me too

[@doopavision3665]

Excellent golf strategy video! Thank you.

[@GolfSidekick]

Glad you liked it!

[@vonteflon]

Your putting on this round was off the charts 🤩

[@GolfSidekick]

It was very surprising for me too

[@AAO_Jalbe]

i cant get my head around, i was practicing tonight and decided to play a 9holes from back tees and shot my personal best 38😂 with only 2 bogies as 13,5 hcp. i was planning the game, approaching longer with thought where to miss. way of the playa, thinking and 'not caring' is the key. also noticed i was leaning again to fade this week and this paid off..

[@geerth5014]

Hi Matt; truly love your vids! Very informative and with a twist! Love that! 😇. Q: which irons you play? Mizuno? Greetings from Belgium!

[@lancemanyon7645]

I didn’t know this round involved a towel party, I was beginning to think you were a car recon guy 😀. Man making putts like that certainly help. I thought only God could hit 1 irons but you proved Lee Trevino and I wrong. You are definitely correct, I know a few scratch and scratch plus golfers locally and where they kill me is every drive is in play and their short game consistently is spot on

[@stevemalibu99]

Dude, 1 iron blades? That is legendary stuff. Love it!

[@GolfSidekick]

It takes some time to learn how to hit but once you do. Money.

[@peter2qg]

Whooooo. Wadda round. Great 9 Matty.

[@GolfSidekick]

Best nine I’ve had in a while

[@elliyas9999]

Dude, your putting was OUT OF THIS WORLD

[@GolfSidekick]

I must admit even I thought so

[@jammuu]

Swing looking pure!

[@ChosenPlaysYT]

Skratch golfer here I’ll react and write as we go let’s see lol #1 A higher lofted go to tee club ✅ it’s 5 iron for me, I know it’s gonna be 220 and in the fairway 95% of the time for dangerous holes. #2 Play to only 1 shot shape ❓Neutral on this one. I do know every shot which direction is more OK to miss, and swing accordingly to either go straight, or miss in that direction if anything. #3 They play / practice a lot ✅ This is true. You can’t maintain scratch if your short game and approaches aren’t dialed in consistently and often. #4 Their goal is green 8/10 times from 125. ✅ This is true, I’m usually around 75% from that range. #5 Supurb distance control ✅ Yep, is why you have to play a lot. To have a feel down to the yard how far certain swings go. #6 Par 5s are birdie holes ✅ Yep but that’s an obvious one. #7 Only do shots you’ve already practiced ❓hm not really. Scratch golfers can adapt. Specialized shaped punch shots, flop shots, etc. #8 Get over a bad shot very quickly ❓Scratch golfers get frustrated and emotional too, not so sure about this one. #9 Setting up bag based on yardages ✅ yep, I love having extra wedges. #10 Understanding lie tendencies ✅ Yep for sure.

[@GolfSidekick]

There are no legitimate disagreements because i know everything

[@css815]

Matty Boom Boom literally was just planning a normal video for the Playas. Then he embodies the essence of the playa and slowly realizes he is unstoppable. As the adrenaline kicks in he sends his 9 iron 10 yards further.

[@GolfSidekick]

What can I say?

[@blazedell7561]

I’ve been a 6 handicap for years, but lately I’m shooting for par every round (even breaking it!) I’ve devoted most practice into developing extreme confidence with the putter, as this has happened the rest of my game has just been let free…Knowing I can actually have confidence over birdie putts has really let me play to win instead of preserve. I used to overthink the rounds where I would go off the front even or 1 or 2 under, which always let to let downs on the back nine. Well things are changing…I shot my personal best 66 last Thursday, I was roping irons at pins with extreme distance control and putts were falling. When you start to correct your glaring weaknesses, you can go low! Believe it!

[@baelphagor2664]

My dude, your voice is so soothing, I can't even.

[@GolfSidekick]

Listen to audio only. No visual. Makes for even smoother viewing

[@markpeterson3220]

Harman at the 23 Open hit a lot of fairways and only missed 1-2 puts inside 10 feet!

[@petermcgill1315]

I’m off 11 (it’s winter here) at the moment. My strategy is to play bogey golf and find 7 or more pars out there. It sometimes works, but I also find 2-3 double bogies… Bugger.

[@RadDad5550]

best. commercial. ever. I'll take both towels, please. my swing is already tweaked.

[@GolfSidekick]

Beautiful in every single way

[@markkowatch7998]

Nice ! Appreciate the thoughts on how to think differently on the course (and before). did the towels assist? Is my ONE towel throwing me out of balance ? 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

You’ll need at least four to be right with the universe again

[@chunkz1187]

I've given up the driver and just hit a 2 iron off the tee, I don't hit the ball very far but I can get it in play a lot and then hit a 7 iron and hopefully a pitching wedge for the green but the problem is then all the 3+ putts. At the moment I play with: 2 iron, 4 iron (necessary for some par 3s with houses and club house behind them) 7 iron, 9 iron, 46 degree and 56 degree for the bunkers and my putter. It's a lighter carry around the course too which is nice

[@CruceEntertainment]

Don’t give up. Learn how to hit the driver. You can do it.

[@paulmarshall4794]

Last weekend I used the driver on the first two holes then put it away for the rest of the game. I was using either my 3 woods or 6 iron of most of the tees the rest of the way. After the first couple of holes using my 3 wood by buddy I was golfing with told me I should just leave the driver home as I was hitting my 3 wood further than he was his driver and I was pretty accurate with it.

[@chunkz1187]

@@CruceEntertainment I definitely intend to learn how to hit it properly but doing that away from the course but for now when I play I like hitting the long irons, I still sometimes have a slice it's just nowhere near as bad lol

[@somerandomguy706]

I'm currently a 3.4. 73 is my personal best and I've hit it a handful of times, but I seem to struggle to stay under par when I get there. I just can't seem to find the right balance between aggressiveness and safe shots, eventually make a couple bogeys and never hit the goal. I've really thrived with the 6-6-6 system (for my game, it's 9 GIRs and 3 up and downs that I target) getting my mindset right for getting to under 80, but need something similar to guide me to sub 72.

[@countryboy8870]

keep fighting it buddy, sometimes those brick walls are hard to belt through. You're clearly good enough ... mental game is real though. First time i got through 70 was ok, but man the second time took me about 6 months with the pressure i was putting on myself, after the 2nd time though you're set. We know you want it ... but you have to keep that pressure off somehow. Have you tried a good mate (a sensible one) as a caddie that can keep reminding you to not do stupid shit? My son will caddie a bit and the most common thing he says is "you're going to do what ... are you insane ... use your head" with way more colourful language. Just helps a couple of shots a round when you go to chase a sucker pin or fly something with no benefit or considering a shot and short-siding yourself. Get there man, you can do it.

[@somerandomguy706]

@@countryboy8870 my friends are either not good enough to know how to caddie or talk too much **** and goad me into the wrong decision at times. It's fun, but I tend to play better with acquaintances than friends that I could ask for support like that. Still, I'm down to 2.4 now so feel like it's a matter of time.

[@kwarddrumz5912]

My man you can play. great swing solid ball contact.....and you hit a 9 iron 161....wow wow wow ...I hit my 9 iron 140 thanks for the knowledge...keep it coming and I wear bucket hats because of you bro.. 🙌🏾💯by the way, where is this Golf course that has women tending the flag and handing you your clubs

[@richardgriffiths1725]

Product placement at its best here Matty 🎉

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s like a sitcom

[@samcollingwood6711]

What 1 iron are you using? Is takomo trialling one? I can't driving and use 4 iron off the tee, am considering a driving iron as well to get a bit extra distance and stay out of the wind

[@GolfSidekick]

Let me know if you get one and how you get on

[@aceofdimonds6902]

Been following for a long time, last season your strategies helped me break 100. I am having some self worth issues with the next goal of 90 and eventually 80. What advice would you give a golfer who's longest iron (5) goes 140. To compound it, my 6 goes 140 and my 7 goes 130. And then a normal 10 yd distance appears after that. I haven't lost a ball in 10 rounds, but I am no where near green in reg and my 150 club is a 4h that has such a wide dispersion because it's a longer club that I can't land it on the green. I work out regularly but it doesn't translate to the game, and I spend my 2 days I get to practice a week on the short game. The grind has been quite discouraging and I don't have the luxury to be able to afford lessons. Just recently tried swingtweaks and my swing exploded because the second I started working on it I couldn't get my swing to not be tense and just shot in the 100s again and feeling like I regressed. I need guidance great teacher.

[@GolfSidekick]

Play shorter tees

[@timwhitehead5658]

I just broke 90 for the first time ever with an 88 a few days ago. An absolutely crazy day to be alive. Every ball was pure

[@self-preservationsociety7057]

Nice golf , nice attitude ! Day out !

[@GolfSidekick]

It was beautiful

[@pappy017]

Nice putt:) Great advice!

[@GolfSidekick]

Glad you liked it!

[@SteveNinetyski]

What handicap are you referring to in this video? Think I missed it!

[@tbrown6559]

I pretty much put my driver away except for long open par 4 and par 5 holes. I’ve already dropped 4-5 shots. It’s a bit humbling, but it’s just smart golf. Really working on long irons and close game.

[@GolfSidekick]

I think working on the iron game is a must. Keep at it playa you’ve got this

[@briantreadwell2206]

Liked the series of scratch and 1 hcap playing

[@stevenspears1861]

Great advice!

[@metalheads-golf]

Aside of the wisdom ... waddabirdskymeisster this round. Awesome 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s was legit. Thanks for watching playa. Always nice to know you’re still here

[@metalheads-golf]

@@GolfSidekick 🙏🏻🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@benjamindains6906]

This is my first vid! Great advice. How about when it comes to my irons I’m always hitting them fat or topping them when I try and fix my fat shot. Any advice? I practice a lot getting my hips to shoot through but I know that when I usually fat the ball it’s because I’ve shifted my weight from front to back but not back to front on the downswing.

[@GolfSidekick]

see a pro - no tips online will be able to help you - you'll find that is the theme of the channel. i can help with mental and course management, but for swing, you need specific tips from a trained reputable pro you trust. everyone else on here giving swing tips are doing it for views and grifting

[@benjamindains6906]

@@GolfSidekick thanks for the quick & honest reply!

[@designatek]

Fantastic channel man

[@GolfSidekick]

Much appreciated!

[@hollywoodknights9343]

Matt did we see you tee off at St Andrews today sir? Only player we saw all day hitting an iron down there. Hope you enjoyed.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yas. Waddaday

[@MrRiusxx]

Nice. What a round🎉

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes it was. Sometimes we are the statue sometimes we are the pigeons

[@Agungsatrias]

This man put me at 84-87 from 120-125 in just 3 videos

[@thewzrdharry]

Holy mother of ball striking 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 one-putt Pete! Geeeeez.

[@GolfSidekick]

It was really an enlightening experience

[@Khargan2]

What are you trying to say with all the towels? Are you creating your own skort? ;-) I´m far from being a scratch golfer, but today I saw again how much the short game can do. I was terrible from the tee and my longer irons weren´t good either, but I had some great pitches, chips and putts and managed to plan 1 point more than my handicap.

[@GolfSidekick]

Playa if your short game is good it will save you some shots

[@swiper1131]

I played the best golf I've ever played this last weekend... which isn't good.. BUT I played with the same ball all day long (i.e. kept it in play) I just couldn't PUTT.. I had several 4 putts and ended up putting FORTY SIX TIMES. Was eye opening and depressing at the same time. Ended up with another 104 lol

[@timothymoore6944]

The Glimpse!

[@GolfSidekick]

Every one needs one

[@jonathandrummel6075]

Whaddaplaya!!! That round was pure 💰

[@GolfSidekick]

Moneyyyy

[@puredistancegolf]

Great round!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks it felt great

[@bobcarter6483]

Loving that putting Matt 👍

[@GolfSidekick]

I loved it too. As you can tell sometimes in total disbelief

[@MrShanebizzle]

Nice work playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

Appreciate it

[@fletchdt95]

Those caddies are so amazing bro

[@GolfSidekick]

These three that we get at this course are like our aunties