13 Most Common Mental Mistakes Messing Up Your Game

[@jordteee]

My absolute favorite golfer on YT. Not highly produced, just highly entertaining. More wit, less sh*t.

[@bandito85fx]

I agree! I played with a member of a club. He acted like we were pulling his game down. He just sucked. The rest of us enjoyed our outing. He bowed out at the turn. We didn’t miss him. We played for fun! It’s a game at our level. ✌️

[@TheJuicebox111]

found him yesterday and he has quickly become my favorite

[@BestBly]

This channel is my therapy. More than just golf here people.

[@MrMaverick1855]

This channel is not about golf, it’s about life.

[@3n2a2]

"No one cares how good or bad you are. They only care if you are good company." 💯

[@bmaida2778]

Quickly becoming my favorite KZbin golfer. Very reasonable and good advice. Him and Not a scratch golfer are treasures of the low to middle handicap players

[@geraudg1824]

Pretty epic that you play left handed when you want to give real examples of how normal players hit it...and then you are still better than most normies lol

[@krispybowgod9656]

Next year he will have to play left handed on one leg

[@Revel214]

I have been watching all of your content for a couple years now and I can’t thank you enough for your grass roots training and techniques. I am a high handicapper and videos like this one about the scripts we run in our head while playing and how to stay within our level of play are so easy to implement on the course. A course I have been playing for a few years has beaten me up so badly because of the hills and hazards, severe dog legs, hitting over water and narrow fairways, I finally scored a 92 on this course last week. I know - I am happy about a 92, but that is a far cry from the 103’s and 104’s I used to put up. They paired me with some young fellas that could really drive the ball and I felt very tentative at first because I knew my skill level wasn’t up to theirs but right off the first tee I nailed a nice drive and was on the green in two, two putts and in the hole. Meanwhile, those guys were still looking for their balls in the woods. Your teaching on the mental part of the game is what has helped me the most. I don’t get mad, I relax and try to stay within my abilities, stay away from all hazards, matriculate down each fairway incrementally, lay up, use an 8 iron or even my hybrid to punch it as close to the hole as I can, try to 1 putt each hole, don’t always “go for it”, set my expectations to my ability and never listen to anyone else’s advice. The game has gotten much more fun because of you and my hope is to break 90 soon. Thank you and keep the content coming.

[@adranja]

I'm addicted to your videos. They're fun/funny and incredibly insightful. B/c of you I found the Dr Rotella's putting thoughts and I have been draining putts from off the planet. I couldn't figure out what was going on before and now I am much more confidential.

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done playa for telling us your deepest darkest secretions

[@travis5069714]

Awesome tips.. breaking 100 consistently because of your tips and working on breaking 90 now

[@Golfadddict]

Love watching you play left handed. Free spirited Golf.

[@kevinoconnell1983]

Yea I was wondering about that...

[@richdyer2000]

your ambiphibious confidentiality is impressive. These are now my ‘go-to’ vids before any round…as a 10 handicapper with 30 years experience, these videos remind me of where my head was at on all the 4/5/6 over par rounds. A serious amount of wisdom. And as others have said, not just for golf!

[@duffer0309]

I’ve started using your definition of fun (now my definition) when playing golf and am using one of Not a Scratch Golfers mantras. “Give every shot the respect it deserves” I played in very windy conditions today and on many holes I did not have a good probability of reaching the green. I did not get frustrated I decided to have fun and plan every shot and try and execute the shot. My short game touch was off and I just missed most par putts. (But using my feet had break direction correct!) But it was one of the most enjoyable rounds of the year. On one hole, I put the ball in the front bunker on my second shot and thin the bunker shot across the green and cart path. By the time I rake the bunker and get to my ball everyone else is waiting for me to finish. I hit a mediocre shot onto the green. So I’m sitting 4 with a 17 foot putt. So instead of just giving a half ass attempt at making the putt. I take my time do a quick read of the break and make a good stroke. The ball goes in the hole and I save a bogey. There were other holes were with a combination of wind and poor drives made getting on the green in 2 impossible. But in each case took a strategy that got me onto the green in 3 so I had a makable par putt. They all came close to going in, but it wasn’t in the cards today! While everyone was complains about how cold and windy it was, I was enjoying playing in the wind for probably the 1st time ever.

[@pe109]

I never comment on YT videos, but I've been playing golf for a year now, HC of 22 and I see myself in SO much of what he's saying... golf really is a simple game that we overcomplicate. Hit a shot, walk to the ball (hopefully forward!), forget what you've just done, play within yourself and play another shot. Repeat. And remember, we all took this up to enjoy it. Nobody watching this has aspirations of being on the Tour, we play because we're supposed to enjoy it!! Great content

[@ThinkingArmor]

Went to the range today after work. Practiced with a purpose with 58 deg., wedge and 9 iron, for the first time in years. Then practiced some toe down chipping and putts with the rule of 12 type system. Your insights are huge for me, coming back to the game after many years away. Great stuff. Fantastic advice on mental aspect of this most excellent game. Don’t focus on the Scheiße!! The good stuff!!

[@KelownaGolfer]

Been watching your videos for months now and my thoughts have definitely changed! Really helped my game. I just shot +8 the other day on my 6th round of the year. My rounds are usually 95-105, I know it won't happen all the time but that low round everything worked and I stuck to the strategy, here's to more rounds as a single handicap! Thank you!

[@ksmith114]

This Chanel has me back in the low 80’s Love it!!!

[@InsignificantSpeckOfDust]

I needed to find this guy like years ago....great advice with no jargon or BS...I'm actually thinking about playing golf again after a long layoff due to back problems. This is definitely how I'm going to approach the game when I get back into it.

[@chrismurrell6616]

Had a shocker last week and then stumbled on this video. Game changing advice that saw me hit 15 shots better today. Love this channel and the focus on the mental part of the game. Thank you and keep the content coming.

[@teevanadagolf]

Thank you man, I haven't been golfing for the past few months due to a work relocation where I was supposed normally to have access to a golf course which didn't happen... After one month into my new job I had a mental breakdown and realized that if I stay there I might not be able to achieve my goal. But I got lucky enough to have people whom helped me to see things differently. I can only focus on my short game but that's good enough as this is where I am lacking. I going to finally golf next month for two weeks and planned 2 tournament and you are right, to remind us that we have to not care about others. And no go for the hero/ego shot, trust me when I'll finally be able to go golfing again I'll remind myself that I am grateful and lucky to be able to play and if I score great if I don't it's okay because I am finally where I want to be on a golf course. Thanks for your message, that video came at the right moment.

[@sTw198219]

This guy is SO spot on. What a wise golfer and a brilliant teacher. Please keep the videos coming!

[@___dh__dh__]

I have loved watching all your content lately. I'm starting to get the sense that your approach to golf doesn't just apply to the golf course but life in general. Thanks, you've really encouraged me a lot.

[@ianwoollard2063]

My golf lesson today made me realise how much I’ve been getting in my own way. Little things become bigger things when the mind takes control of our doubts and insecurities. Can’t wait to tee it up tomorrow ⛳️😉👍🏻

[@tomlee812]

I really admire you playing left handed like this as it is very like a lot of us high handicappers. Great channel and super advice. Cheers Matt.

[@ZeniBot]

So glad I came across your channel man. I’ve only been playing for less than a year and following your videos have helped me tremendously. I’m progressively seeing way less of me being out of play. I’ve chipped it in twice for par and still hunting a birdie. I appreciate you a lot and love your attitude towards the game

[@powtheginge]

Went out today and had an awful time for the first 5 holes playing my usual game. Switched to the way of the playa and my God, Matty Boom Boom is a genius. Broke 100 for the first time, thank you my bru. Felt like a baus.

[@ZeniBot]

I’ve only been golfing for a year and I’m so grateful I found your channel Matt, I have completely changed my mindset on the course and I got my first birdie today. About 18 foot out. What a day. I love your videos and appreciate you and all the PLAYAS out there!

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done playa. Did you keep the ball??

[@ZeniBot]

@@GolfSidekick yes I did!

[@platinumman21]

I used your ideology about how to play golf yesterday and really worked for me. Thanks Matt!

[@SimonHowells77]

So true what you say about expectations Matt! I love watching your videos and just the fun and the attitude which is the opposite of what some golf clubs could be like in the UK… it’s a GAME, GAMES are supposed to be FUN! Keep up the great work and thank you ps I know Bob who has been on your channel in Thailand! Great guy

[@CapnBud15]

I really have a bad attitude golfing. I’m golfing tomorrow and I’m going to take your advice and start taking my mental game more seriously and just give myself break when I mess up

[@jeffbadke5932]

I randomly got paired up at a course with a guy and his young (8yrs) son. After the first hole, I could tell he was VERY GOOD. Turns out he was "touring pro" (one of the junior tours, not PGA) good. After a few holes he thanked me for my "attitude" as a playing partner. I didn't come unglued after a crap shot, etc. He said most of the time when people find out what he does for a living, they are constantly apologizing for their game. He said...news flash... the beauty of golf is that we're each really there vs the course. He didn't really care about anyone's game but his. He did not understand someone who maybe plays "periodically" thinking they should be as good as a professional golfer. So, to your first point, don't sweat what others may think about your game...and sheist you got going on may pass...or not. Just enjoy!

[@notanothername103]

You are really becoming a (literal) head coach in the last videos ;-). Your lefty swing is coming together really nicely btw. Thank you for all the work you put in in teaching.

[@Roberto-bd9fq]

Impressive play left-handed. Also, mental game is very important, and I have taken to heart the idea of not beating yourself up for hitting bad shots, merely clinically analyze what you did wrong for a few seconds but don't dwell on it and just play golf. It's a game after all.

[@ddvette]

Have been using your approach, makes sense to a high handicapper. Often left with a dreaded 40-50 yd for say the third shot on a par 4. Need to foolproof that, not there yet. Great channel.

[@ayatollahofroknrollah5589]

Leaving out the yardage is brilliant. The focus on course management is impressive. Boyfriends take notice. Great video Matt!

[@johneebee242]

I am a new subscriber and I’m digging it! This is Pure gold as im starting to play more golf and playing with others. Usually I’m very nervous about this but your videos so far has calmed me mentally… Thanks!

[@fretless05]

For the mere mortals that play the game, I'd love to see the Golf Channel start playing LOW-light reels. Tuning in and seeing pros top drives, slice OB, duck hook into lakes, pitch from one side of a green through the other, and three (or more) putt a few holes would do wonders to help us set our expectations for our games as well as make us feel better knowing that even pros hit bad shots. Another KZbin golfer that you've played with (Not A Scratch Golfer) once said something that reset my brain with respect to playing golf; he said "I'm not good enough to get mad". Damned right! As a 15 handicap, it was stupid of me to get angry about bad shots. I know I'm going to hit a lot of them!

[@user-ei3qr9un9x]

The masters this year was great for that. I'm new to golf and understand Augusta was even harder than normal, but I counted 7 or 8 missed putts within 4 feet one afternoon and felt way better about my game. That was watching the leaders play as well, not the whole field.

[@fretless05]

@@user-ei3qr9un9x True! It was brutal and the scores were high. It did feel good... LOL

[@FlankerJackChannel]

You don't sell golf clubs that way

[@GolfSidekick]

I’ve heard that line attributed to me too. I don’t agree with it entirely. Angry is a great emotion. You can use it to channel and focus your energy. You can create big things with it. I prefer ‘have i practiced enough to deserve to get this frustrated and tense?’

[@michaeloify]

My suggestion would be to watch the early coverage on the tours (usually a few select groups). It’s when you watch this you realise how poor their shots can be, how many times they don’t get up and down, miss putts etc

[@darthvader1402]

I am impressed how well you hit the ball left handed. I think your advice is good and helpful. Thanks for posting

[@Wc5ting]

Very impressed boetie! Love watching you struggle as a lefty but using the way of the playa to work it.

[@paulmount1119]

You are so right! I actually take your advise into the world outside golf! BRAVO!

[@randyclark1221]

Matty, great wisdom in this video. Very well spoken. Your insights into the mental side of golf have helped me get better confidentiality in my game. BTW, happy belated birthday. Keep up the good work.

[@DarthFattest]

Learning to not try to hit the perfect shot every time helped me break 100 last year. Last weekend I was struggling, partially because of a lingering injury and partially because it was my first time out on the course this year. In the back half of the 9 holes i played, I found that my 5 iron was THE club for me that round since its a lighter weight club with a different shaft than the rest of my set, it worked well since i couldn't swing as hard. I was very confidential with it and hit one of the best shots of my life. Confidentiality is the key

[@stanschmenge1965]

should have this episode on a podcast to listen on the way to the golf course. I'm looking forward to playing this year with this mindset.

[@scipiofinancial2013]

Playa, you always one up yourself with these tips & mindset videos. Your content continues to exceed expectations 💪🏾. Many thanks to the “High Handicap Whisper” 😂. Keep up the great work!

[@RossTheNinja]

Thanks. I feel more confidential already

[@Budsport_TV]

It’s that time of year again! Springtime in The Great Northeast of America. You know what that means? Back to the best Golf Guru on the platform. Love the verbiage you’re using these days, more philosophical than ever! Funny enough the meditation I listened to before putting this on while I’m getting my golf bag together used something close to the saying you use of: planting seeds, growing birdies. p.s. Golfing lefty now, ey? Welcome to the club ;-) pun intended

[@oliverristau9903]

Danke! I love your style (clothes) and your humor. As a German I appreciate that you use from time the most used word in German language (schei*e).

[@geoffpedder]

great advice, i'm always putting too much pressure to get every shot right and killing the fun

[@timdench2583]

Great stuff Matty, and so true! It’s meant to be fun, but so many times we beat ourselves up 😂

[@dennisbrunkow3183]

It really does help to hit it quickly and not over think the shot!

[@JustaNobody008]

always great advise ! love the way you present and were do you play ? love the courses

[@digitalvictory8266]

Your sound quality is SO good on your videos!

[@manniderlibero]

Hervorragend, Herr Beckamp. Ich denke, Reaktionsvideos sind eine guter Weg.

[@williamflanjack6438]

"It's a freaking golf shot. Hit the ball, move on, hit another one." Simple man with the deepest of insights 🙏

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

I've personally dropped 10 to 15 shots per round after watching your channel!!!! Thanks brother ✌🏻

[@redrider8036]

Great advise for every golfer regardless of handicap!

[@richs2290]

You make it seem so simple when it really isn’t 😭😭😭Keep going Matt 👍👏👏👏👏

[@stevonanzaldua628]

Excellent content and advice

[@DaleVilleneuve]

Great to watch you.

[@jonpheral3937]

I’ve learned more about the mental/thinking aspects of this game watching this channel that I would’ve learned in 20 years on my own

[@joseyamashita8467]

Matty boom boom! You should try playing everything left handed and then putt right handed to show important that flat stick is to follow the way of the playa... Then try tee shots right handed and everything else lefty.

[@GolfSidekick]

Already done playa. Will upload soon

[@markrobert244]

While the big golf KZbinrs seem to be getting a bit self-indulgent with their content, you keep inspiring our confidentiality with your consistently helpful and engaging videos

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s a constant fight to not get too big for your boots. So i have to take long breaks. Mostly you are correct though. I start to see the other’s and wonder who they think they are

[@kesh_r]

This guy is so soothing to listen to

[@bladeboles9167]

Loving the left handed content!

[@halesimon4448]

I love that you left in the one that didn’t prove your point and then just hit another to demonstrate

[@paulteerlinck4211]

You are a genesis! I LOVE the way you think!

[@alexmawson1543]

Love these videos Matty. Interested to know if you think playing left handed has in any way benefited your right hand game? (I’ve seen this approach work in other sports)

[@GolfSidekick]

No sir. Its kind of made it worse for full shots. But putting has shown me a different angle of reading - you read from different angles depending on your handedness

[@ChuckBdigital]

I need this vibe'ski in my game! ...luv his vids!

[@desr2395]

You play lefty better than I do…and I’m a lefty… I used to hit the ball ok, but I definitely totally messed myself up with the youtube videos. First lesson with a PROFESSIONAL tomorrow!

[@GolfSidekick]

thank you for not looking at youtube nonsense swing instruction anymore you have taken the hugest step

[@area46241]

The BAUSS goes lefty definitely THE number one Lithuanian golfer....on youtube...

[@MasterP27]

What a golf sidekick!

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

I regret not picking up this game at age 5 or 6. I could've been a scratch by now...

[@seanthomas1364]

Par is a social construct is my favorite tip of all time

[@Randsurfer]

My favorite in recent videos is the solo light applause.

[@michaelgillen7056]

another masterpiece from Matty boom boom!!

[@RabidBeave]

You're video "right over here" never showed up! LOL Matty Boom-Boom, as always, you perspire me!!

[@B8kedBean]

Golf sidekick I bet you enjoyed the way tiger played 11 at the masters first few days, he basically didn't even aim for the green was so far right and away from the water he needed to hit an outrageous hook in order to get wet. Was tough conditions and windy, even the GOAT knows there's times to go to Texas 😂

[@matttelz6014]

I can't tell you the number of times I've mentally taken myself out of the game. From a young age in middle school that's always been my problem. High school golf was decent, college golf was worse. Now im trying to make up for all the mental game as a 35yr old... My expectations are always way too high, I make a birdie on one hole, my mental expectation is a bogey on the next hole... It's a mess...

[@jonmullenax3173]

Yeah the fact you hitting, lefty, and righty...has set me back. Haha Another great video, to get the mind right

[@BlazynGlock]

We have a lot of elevated greens where I live. Could you include chipping and approach shots into elevated greens in a video? Or you can come to Hawaii and play some rounds 🙂

[@GolfSidekick]

Need higher loft with correct bounce foot conditions. Low bounce 56-60 degree for firm conditions tight grass. Higher bounce for soft conditions thicker grass blades. And most important just avoid the short side like hell. Never Short side yourself

[@TheJuicebox111]

where are these courses at? I am guessing somewhere in South Asia. They are beautiful!!

[@straycatflauter5377]

Great advise.

[@RupertBroad-zn2pr]

I'm amazed how beautiful Lithuania is. Warm, sunny, green

[@laneharris2918]

Thanks!

[@kdbarham]

Course management definitely is key

[@lostmoon77]

great advice

[@yoshigg]

Playing right now playa. News from the front is that vibes with the boyfriends are immaculate.

[@sumsar0125]

You've got the Scheffler-shuffle playing lefty 👌

[@GolfSidekick]

Ah yes i love xander

[@sumsar0125]

@@GolfSidekick Of course, the "Scheffler-Schauffele" - my bad

[@johnklein309]

I strive to swing at 60%. I end up swinging 75 to 80%, but I can hit the center of the face, and that is better than swinging 90% and missing the center of the face.

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

Last round I made a menu mistake on the 19th hole.

[@Nate100]

He makes this game look so easy.

[@vivekp.5210]

That southpaw game’s coming along pretty good; soon you’re gonna be like A-dammm Scott!!

[@boryskalinin]

Man, just halfway into the video I've noticed you play left-handed, just like me, oh my, wonderful!

[@keithazinn]

You’re amazing!

[@DeezPutts]

Talk about it such a great video

[@andreyoso]

U can play with left or right?

[@phe9238]

Love it....❤

[@DH-tp9ns]

The best Matty Boom Boom...the best.

[@unspokenword5934]

It is time for you to challenge the DOD King!! I think it would be a super entertaining match and it will be interesting of who puts who in a chirping Mental Pretzel 🥨 ⛳️ 👍

[@kylekelly7232]

You're on track to become the next Bill Michaelson at this rate playa.

[@robinpark5455]

Damn ur lag putting is really good. Definitely a part of the game that isnt talked about. Do u do any lag putting drills?

[@GolfSidekick]

no sur i dont practice golf its just about confidentiality and bob rotella one listen to rotella putting out of your mind = the same as 10 hours of practice You can practice lag putting to a tee in the ground. More effective than to holes