12 Unexpected Things Beginners Aren't Told (BUT MUST BE)

[@swampThaang]

Watching these sunny videos while subzero temps are outside my door is BRUTAL

[@samdiamond2367]

Sometimes I go back and watch the Matty boom boom Scotland series just to remind myself how hard golf is in Scotland and hes human 😂😂

[@GoldenFava]

In the past 3 years, I have gone from a poor golfer having no fun to breaking 100 (got my eye on 90) and really enjoying myself. I have been “golfing” casually for 20+ years and never really enjoyed it or got better (lots of “work” golf and charity tournaments). The difference in the last 3 years? The tutelage of Matty BoomBoom…and this video explains all the reasons why. Thanks so much, Matt!

[@Randsurfer]

Good point about enjoying golf more as a bogey golfer. At that level, a good shot is really appreciated. A par is really appreciated. A birdie is like Christmas morning.

[@donmason3382]

I follow you like a student, got the proffered range finder, probably will get the insoles, no white belts , going to get a feather or a bucket hat but I draw the line at those nerdy socks. Ain’t happening You’re still the best on YT!

[@hb5777]

I shot 4 under last week by changing just one thing. I’ve started lying

[@wdthompson1234]

So you improved your lie on certain shots.

[@jw850]

Last round out, the pencil in the cart had an eraser. Brilliance

[@hb5777]

@@wdthompson1234 Exactly! The worse the lie, the better my lie needs to be

[@wdthompson1234]

@hb5777 sometimes I use the preferred lie. If that ball isn't in the right spot with the universe, then it's up to me to make a good decision.

[@Weshopwizard]

@@jw850I don’t play if they don’t have an eraser. ✏️

[@danmcfall2967]

I'm an recreational golfer who can shoot anywhere from 75 to 90. For example last Sunday I went out and carded a 76. Today I carded an 88. I'd love to be sub 80's all the time, but I've tailored my expectations to accept the game I have on any certain day. This channel changed my way of playing golf and has taught me to accept how fickle golf can be. Thanks Matt for teaching me a new mindset about golf.

[@Drums-yz4ss]

When someone asks me “what am I doing wrong?”, I usually say something like, “There are two or three schools of thought about that. And I have no clue what they are”.

[@rileyscott7802]

White belt advice is golden

[@nTo-vlog]

What about white trousers?

[@ericryan2277]

@@nTo-vlog I'm from cold, cold Wisconsin and white isn't commonly seen on courses here, probably more common in warmer climates. I'd shy away, but if you are determined then I'd wear muted other stuff (navy, and neutral tones). You are not Rickie Fowler. If you come in some color-coded getup and aren't -4 the rest of your group do NOT wear flashy clothes. Loud getups are big tool energy.

[@phoenixdoglover9403]

Totally agree about the "white belt" prohibition. What do you think of high black socks? 😊

[@briangray00]

Worse, if anything.

[@MrCaptainDoctor]

Mr. Boomboom, I know you prefer course practice to range practice, but if you showed us some range drills to improve our consistency (especially during the winter months when courses around these parts are closed) I think that would really help our confidentiality and we can start playing like a baus! We would really appreciate it. Thanks!

[@andrewkirch5920]

Use the range as a tool to make certain you know how far every one of your clubs go. The Baus is right, after that, go play golf!

[@Jhack]

He doesn't like giving swing advice, and that's good cos everyone's swing is different and generic advice is rarely good, swings are complex. Work on the issue you have

[@keatee1676]

⁠this is why he’s emphasize on getting coach instead of watching youtubes

[@paulbeaumont3201]

Swing tweaks is the way to go ☄️

[@samdiamond2367]

I started just playing courses on the top tracer and doing closest to the pin with a certain wedge, that's helped a tonne as it does simulate actually playing. Before I was going and literally just hitting balls, waste of time and bad habits

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

If you're a beginning player, listen to this guy. I've been playing a while and the last couple of years, after finding Matt's channel, have been both my most enjoyable and successful.

[@ianrobertson1647]

Great video, as always. Reason it's so hard for most of us golfers to improve is that it's so hard to change habits that have been ingrained in our game for years, just like everytime Matt hits a wood/hybrid off the teebox, he can't help but start to pick up the tee he never actually used. Priceless.

[@drowze_]

I’m super excited for this golf season to begin and to put all of the tips and advice I’ve spend all winter getting from your vids into action. The thing that really resonated with me was one of your videos where you said “a double bogey is a bad shot followed by a stupid shot.” I sometimes allow myself to lose emotional control on the course, or try to hit shots there’s no chance I have to stupidly try to impress the people I’m playing with… and blowing up my score and making myself miserable doing it. This will be the year of the playa, and I’ll stay cool calm and collected out there!!

[@jhannides]

Brilliant stuff!

[@AlastairScarlett]

Woah!! Hit in the solar plexus with the white belt tip right at the end. I'm a poser, so I will keep my white belt and own it as a look!

[@briangray00]

It's better than knee-high black socks. He's in no position to critique.

[@rik2bits]

Words of a true Jedi golf master.

[@JerzyBoy973]

I’m a new golfer. Just started last fall but I play regularly. First thing I was told was to expect most if not all of my shots to have poor results. It really made me feel okay with sucking and made me super appreciative of good shots. It’s also freed me up to try things to just see what would happen. Going into 2025 I’m doing a lot of travel golf to the Caribbean and warmer parts of the states and getting coaching regularly. I’m playing like someone who hasn’t had coaching g who’s been at it for years.

[@thejoker7323]

White belts are for 28hcp…or 300 yard bombers that get annoyed at shooting 75. There is no in between.

[@jallen1595]

Can you please come out with some more putter grips? I have money ready to send you for a nice new putter grip!!!!

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

Needed to hear this. Thanks Matty!

[@Forever31-u7k]

This is gold Matty 🍻

[@williamwest7313]

Adjusting par works at any handicap. Currently at 9.9 and I play par 81 courses in my mind. Trying to get my 20 handicap friends to realize that bogey is always a good score for them. Thanks playa

[@willembry5469]

Only been playing for 2 years and I enjoy golf the most when I keep the ball in play and hit my yardages. Regardless of what I score, I know if I keep the ball in play and hit it + or - 5 yards of my target, in my mind I played good enough to shoot a decent score no matter the outcome. I know that if I keep hitting the ball that way, the lower scores will come in time with a solid short game

[@kennymacm3031]

I’m the same, I play the course and don’t care who I’m playing or what level they are at. I’m competitive with myself not others anymore, it just so happens that once or twice a season I have a really good day.

[@BillPigg]

4:42 *I'm going to emulate this perfect swing !*

[@shredb4dead]

I used to play golf 3 days a week back in then 90’s and early 2000’s. I would shoot in the mid 80’s most of the time. A bad day would be over 90. Just started playing again after a… 15? … 20? year hiatus. Shot 97 and 95 for my first two stroke play rounds back. It’s stinky winky. Have to get back down in the 80’s sooner than later for my own sanity. Goal is to break 80 by fall 2025.

[@Longshot762x51]

Exactly what I needed to hear, thanks Other Matt!

[@matthewbetts9105]

@GolfSidekick shot 91 last week for my lowest ever round, despite it being -3 and putting out of a bunker!!! GIOTG

[@Foghorn-Leghorn2]

I’ve bought two of his golf shirts. They are awesome! I definitely recommend buy one. Light, stretchy material, cool in Florida heat and look snazzy. I can’t do the bucket hat tho 😂

[@user-gg8js4p]

After taking your advice with a slight tweak, I usually do -5 ish. I just add 2 on each hole.

[@bultmagl]

Best go to advice if someone asks, "What am I doing wrong?" is to say that they're standing too close to the ball after they hit it. They usually don't ask after that. I'll give advice to my golf partner occasionally, but none of it is mechanical: 1. Your tempo is off. 2. Take a breather and calm down. 3. "Don't worry about that, focus on the next shot." 4. Follow through (usually when he regresses to decelerating on chips). 5. When rushing and not following pre-shot routine, "Focus on your process."

[@HalfSetJeff]

Been playing a “half set” for so long that I think any more would be “counter productive” and confusing. Most playas can’t manage 14 clubs any better than 7 clubs and less truly is more when it comes to golf. I say carry less clubs, enjoy more golf!

[@presidentclint8710]

Telling people to not listen to people telling them swing tips........doesn't count as a swing tip right? Just making sure because it's my number one swing tip to new golfer in league!

[@bostonl1]

My life motto has always been "try to set expectations as low as possible. That way you will at least meet them"

[@bialikma]

This video is gold !

[@johnkirkwood1174]

Sharing the white belt advice on Sunday

[@genefrench5134]

Another great video, Matty Boom Boom!!

[@dontpanic716]

Went to practice 4 days in a row the last week. I have been working on holding the grip with more pressure. Seems to help me hit with more control and power.

[@briangray00]

Hmmm!? I've prospered holding it with less; I wasn't the Boston Strangler exactly before. Net: no simple fixes?!

[@Abuelo-oq2tm]

Still the #1 golf KZbinr, but it would be nice to see Moe or Golf playing with you. Time for a reunion.

[@GolfSidekick]

all coming in 2025

[@Weshopwizard]

White belt only acceptable if you’re a flat belly with 30” or smaller waste. Also if you’re a scratch handicap. That overrides the physical requirements.

[@JardaniJavanavič]

I've never worn/own any white belts, but this got me wondering "what's wrong with white belts?" and then I looked it up.. thanks for looking out for us coach Sonnavabicce

[@Godboyfootball315]

Would love to see you come over to the UK and do a series of videos trying to qualify for the Open. Come on over if think you're hard enough. 😜👍

[@Godboyfootball315]

1st on the tee is "Matty Boom Boom" 😂😂😂

[@GolfSidekick]

I’m a fair weather golfer. I do not play in weather below 15° C and if i had to, i would quit golf.

[@Godboyfootball315]

@@GolfSidekick I prefer bad weather. Brings everyone down to my level. 🙌

[@oscarmontemayor2209]

Love the part when Matt said: “ the perfect swing doesn’t exist”. Money

[@weestrom4517]

bro did the high sock stanky leg and still hit it better than my best shot. Much love granny gang boom bang

[@shadoxgaming2212]

i cant hit hybrids i swap my ones for a 2 and 5 wood that i can hit beter and get better range with also swap my pitching wedge for a heavy putter that i can hit between putting to 140m lol my par 3 game use to be between +4 over to +9 over and now is par to +2 with a few all most hole in ones it why i like golf you find what works for you and play that waymy friend told me i should just take a puter, drive,r sw and my woods to a par 5 and i probubly be good

[@wanton_chips3638]

I am a new golf gang banger and this guy is great

[@nielbehrens44]

Best advice I ever recieved and gave is don't overthink it, just hit the ball

[@DoubleBogeyBaker]

I started playing 18 months ago and I shot 115 my first round. Next round in 3 weeks later I shot 98. I been hovering around that 87-92 mark the past 9 months. We can’t play much up here in the winter months so I been chipping in my basement, I’m going to be deadly from 25 feet off the green 😂

[@chasman67]

which course?

[@TomLaios]

The white belt line was hilarious and true.

[@eric-ls1mx]

when do you stop being a beginner and start trying to break 100 and stop hitting hero shots etc? and should we keep the limited set of clubs to break 100 or add driver and stuff?

[@GolfSidekick]

You will know

[@ToddPlaysGolf]

I love hitting over trees. Is it my ego, no. I'm still trying to break 90, I'm still just trying to have fun because it's amazing when it works. Do I want to try and hit that weird draw through the gap over the bunker? Of course. Can I? Of course not. I'm not trying to get par 72 lol. I'm enjoying the learning process, not neutering my imagination, and learning. I started Golf in April 2024 40+ handicap, now I am a shooting 95-105. From a previous video: "This isn't the f-ing PGA tour man, just trying to have fun." ~ Golf Sidekick.

[@Redskies453]

It remains a useful shot into single figures. I know of one particular spot that needs to be done over trees from the fairway at my course, and there are instances that commonly require this shot to make the green in regulation from a borrowed fairway. This and the low bender stinger are the most useful hero shots. Do I want to play them? No. Will I need to play them to keep the round on the rails? Almost certainly.

[@kobruz]

Too funny about the white belt. I bought a package of inexpensive nylon bests and one is white. I thought wow I have a proper golf belt but my wife said I looked like a doof.

[@danielowen5889]

I would love to switch handicaps with you Baus.. I am plus 8.3.. if i can break 80 this year i will consider my self a true gang banger.. Thank you Matt.

[@redonsundays]

you're a minus 8.3, not plus. plus handicap means you're better than scratch. good luck on breaking 80!

[@limonatastrats]

When you launching more mallet putter head covers @golfsidekick? 🙏🏻

[@slowburn678]

Center Shaft.

[@JeromeBourgeois27]

I have never shot a good score with a white belt. My best score was with a waddaplaya summer bucket. Coïncidence ? I don't think so.

[@thehairygolfer]

Best thing I ever learned. No matter how bad you play someone else is having a shit day. It's work tomorrow so enjoy your bad round as much as your good round.

[@thedadgolfer]

I don't work.

[@grey_fox7]

Starting a BINGO game card for Sidekick videos: Money Stinky Winky Red Tiger Toe-Down Chipping Heel-Up Chipping Baus 😂 Need to keep adding to the list!

[@TheDano1970]

Don't forget a "panty-striker." Also, a "pantyliner green." Lol

[@TheDano1970]

Or, "Caddie, no good."

[@koneking2569]

Not even sure I need a hybrid, embarrassingly enough typically I can only drive 160 yards with my driver, then I hit my 7 wood or 7 iron off the fairway, then rely on the pitching or sand wedge to get on the green.

[@nobodyimportant76467]

The only swing advice I ever give to anyone is stop trying to figure it out on your own and find a good coach. If you really care about being good it’s worth the money

[@UncleNewy1]

I've always been better at the distance hero shot, my short game is terrible. I play maybe 10 times a year maximum, 16 handicap. So when the hero shot presents itself, I'm having it EVERTIME, and if I pull it off (and I have as many times as I haven't) then that is my day made. I don't care about my score, I've just hit it to 10 feet from 210 over water.........THAT'S why I play golf.

[@Pouncerman]

Can’t agree with you more on not giving swing advice to anyone! I’m playing to enjoy myself, I don’t want a lesson from my buddies.

[@zeushgoatc7004]

there no shame, for instance movin to red tee on a long par 5 when shot shape or hazard catchs everytime , its only 20 metres but now on a extraordinary day i can make green in two feel great

[@GolfSidekick]

Correct!!!

[@clw22580]

Tip 12 become a True Playa by clicking that like and subscribe button you will gain sooooo much confidentiality

[@sacjusticeforyou]

That’s funny as fuck

[@rickchaborek1900]

Gréât Channel been fowling 4 years now I see u golfing in Thailand with a girl caddie.is it a mandate u have to have a caddie.what is the difference in price

[@richg7264]

Those white belts are way too expensive anyways!

[@yoyartube]

Herb Tarlek been real quiet after this video. #iykyk

[@danielvelloff4167]

burapha??

[@stephendanieldrums]

golf is a contact sport

[@shauncarter924]

Matt Boom Boom you forgot one of the biggest things. Beer. Always drink beers while playing. By the 9th hole you’ll be having so much fun that you won’t care that you shanked 3-4 tee shots into the woods. You’ll be having such a good time that you won’t care when your wife calls you and demands a divorce. You won’t care that you threw your brand new driver into the lake.

[@juasauga80]

If you are new and struggling.....get a 7 wood, pitching wedge and a putter. That's all you need. You're welcome

[@juasauga80]

If you're struggling in general no matter what skill. Use these 3 clubs. The only ones necessary

[@Shotttuh]

Yo wtf was that swing … that’s what the fuck I’m talkin about my boy.

[@13Bravo77]

One day I shoot 39 after 9 holes, next day I shoot 51 ,I've come to accept inconsistencies it happens

[@BrandonSpears-s3u]

Before we can improve our lie, we must learn what sort of lie is preferable, and know the Latin name for each type. It’s also best to wear a leather belt (rather than white) with your name on it. Ex: “Mr. Awesomeness”

[@jttanner28]

Hi Matt….🎉 stinky winky 😂😂

[@67spoon]

Best golf tip I ever heard…. Don’t wear a white belt 👍🍺

[@luukderie8344]

I love your content, but after your first tip, you shot a crazy shot over water. Why didn’t you play like a beginner in the water, I ask myself. Keep going the good content.

[@Spanherder]

Looks down at white belt. Wanker. Yeah, that’s about right!

[@curtisrichey4431]

And never ever not once wear a white belt!!!😂😂😂

[@Amsepamse]

😢 but I like my white belt!

[@timeverett7485]

I wear a white belt like a baus….for shits and giggles…I have no Fs to give

[@tomm2311]

In 2025, I want to hit one good shot.

[@Timo-0070]

Money video 🤙

[@bobsofia68]

Ignorance is bliss

[@munkki3678]

Playaah

[@williambrothen355]

Tell them the truth: If you can’t putt well 😢you can’t score well

[@GolfSidekick]

as a beginner if you cant get it in play, you cant get it to the green to putt

[@scottypop1914]

White belts 😂

[@sajidismail3229]

WAM

[@PLP_305]

Tiger woods talking about margins, toe down chipping, and committing to targets. I think he is plagiarizing the cunning linguist!

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

Broke 80 last week and then followed it up with a 92 yesterday. 😏 . Still loved it. ⛳🏌️