99% of golfers do this wrong - Do you?

[@VonTwinzig]

I bought the original Shotscope Pro LX kit with the rangefinder and separate GPS unit. Good job I did as I can’t keep the scope unit still enough to fix on the target to get a consistent yardage reading, consequently I now just carry the GPS in my pocket. A quick look at it as I’m on the tee or at my ball, and I have numbers I need. Next screen gives me distances to reach and carry hazards plus layups. I’m not accurate enough to worry the precise location of the pin, middle is plenty good enough. And it helps because I’ve invested some time to know my club yardages and generally club up depending on the conditions. Good advice that, Andy.👍🏻

[@curtchaffee]

Old school until recently. I'm already thinking about yardage, elevation, wind etc as I pick up my bag and walk to where my ball lies. Have rarely needed to do much guessing by the time I'm at the ball. But must admit, the last few yrs of using a Garmin gps watch has allowed me to enjoy the view more than the mental work. Great advice, Andy!

[@davidcavon637]

15 handicap index, 65 years old. I've used a Garmin S20 for five years...gives me front middle and back. Always use the back distance unless there's danger back there. I've got a hand held range finder, but it takes more effort than a glance at my wrist. I do believe in course management and correct club selection, to a point :)

[@markryan2896]

Great point Andy about club selection. Focusing on rhythm and tempo and not hoping to hit it flush every time has allowed me to enjoy golf even more as well as having a new level of consistency. 🇦🇺🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@grahamwild-rh3hl]

Just got my Cigman and used the code got it for £73. Works just as well as the far more expensive one. Cheers Andy for a good review and the discount code.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

I have tried using a range finder a few times and i just do not care for it I have the Garmin s70 GPS golf watch and i LOVE it to me its faster and close enough for this 7 handicap 59 year old to each their own is what I say good video Andy thx cheers from Canada

[@markhilton4920]

As you say most average golfers don’t hit consistent distances most of the time they are short (and should play the back of the green yardages)and don’t need the pin exactly ,i use a basic handheld garmin which says front middle back which has made it slightly easier and a lot cheaper than most pin seekers

[@timdench2583]

I’ve had a Cigman (CTY-800) since Oct ‘23. It was only £69.99 but it’s a great piece of kit.

[@salsabil2]

Pick one up from Temu for £14.95( first purchase)..gave me the same yardage as my mates £450 Bushnell..that said I've sold it on because I prefer my Garmin watch..found it very hard to hold the rangefinder steady.

[@petemajor5693]

Old school courses had small flags eithertop middle or bottom to indicate pin position or use white for back, yellow for middle & red for front.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Yep

[@Garysalunatic]

Some still use those methods. It doesn’t help me since simply hitting the green from 100 and out is a good shot. Had a playing partner complain through a whole round that the flag colors were all wrong for their pin positions but she still wasn’t hitting the greens so I couldn’t figure why she was complaining.

[@petemajor5693]

@@Garysalunatic 😂 Every golfer has an encyclopeadia of excuses

[@julienpeeters3591]

Andy I have just ordered one using your code and it worked. Hoping that I will soon receive it so I can test it on a golf course. I have planned an (Andy ) trip next week and I am playing St George’s Hill, Reigate Heath and Dorking golf on the same day: 9 holes per course 😊

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

I just bought a range finder. I am old school, but I embrace technology. I’ve always wanted to get one of these gizmos and I do own a GPS and love it. I’m not sure, if I need both yardage aids, but I will also know how far to the flag. 🤷‍♂️👍

[@BeachBow]

Here's some fun. When you're playing with your group, check the yardages you get from everybody's laser, GPS (unit, watch, phone app), and you'll see how many different yardages you'll see! LOL! And if you check the yardages by walking off the monuments, see all the differences.

[@davidree2858]

i think a lot of golfers (myself included) dont compensate for elevation on the golf course. another great video andy 👍

[@pan0568]

Great advice. Don't know why it is so hard to take that extra club, but I have to start just factoring that in.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

It takes a while for the penny to drop but when it does!

[@ianburton9223]

I admire the simple common sense you present in your content.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

Hey Andy i am trying to decide between the Qi10 Max 3 wood or the PXG Black Ops 3 or 4 wood is your PXG 4 wood going as far as the Qi10 Max 3 wood ? Also what about dispersion of the two i look forward to your opinion great review by the way cheers from Canada

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Not had them head to head but in general the 4 wood is travelling slightly shorter than a standard 3 wood but with a much preferred ball flight for me (higher launching) and far more playable from the fairway

[@GOLFADDICT65]

@@TheAverageGolfer Thank you very much Andy i will probably try the 4 wood from PXG Which shaft do you have in The PXG ?

[@high_alpine_golfer]

Ordered the Cigman rangefinder right away at Amazon, with 20 € discount 🤗👍

[@peppapigthematerialgirl]

Great video Andy. Keep up the good work pal 👍

[@sbutler66]

Love a bit of tech, but always made the excuse I don't play enough to warrant a rangefinder. But at £74 with your discount code, only holding myself back if I don't. We all love a new bit of kit don't we?

[@GarryBBimmy]

Thanks Tim !

[@georgemaurice9179]

I am LMAO, Your advice is down to earth and TOTALLY impressive. I am sure that I am violating some politically correct guideline but I am well past that BS. THANK YOU!! I am switching from an armlock putter that I love, (SIK), to a broomstick LAB putter. I too use a range finder with "adjustment" I will NEVER qualify for a sanctioned tournament, but quite enjoy golfing with my friends and "buds". We will never meet, but be well my "friend" and keep up the excellent videos.

[@mikethompson6037]

I prefer my golf watch a quick glance gives me everything. I do go up a club .

[@martinbarry2198]

Are you going to do a video with your commentator friend to see how he's getting on with his fitted clubs?

[@GusEathorne]

Great advice as per usual .Regards Gus NZ

[@edtoperzer3238]

Great advice!!

[@richdouglas2311]

A ball left in the bunker is not the right yardage, even if you're pin-high. The proper play was to hit it far enough that it flies the bunker even if you hit right at it.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

I assume you’ll edit this comment when you actually watch the video 🤷‍♂️

[@richdouglas2311]

@@TheAverageGolfer I will not. Yes, what I posted was consistent with what you (eventually) said. But rather than edit the comment, I'll unsubscribe from your channel instead. Cheers, mate!

[@TheAverageGolfer]

@@richdouglas2311 😂😂 that makes lots of sense Rich

[@richdouglas2311]

@@TheAverageGolfer Or, perhaps I'll stay. But you won't like that. Not now.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

@@richdouglas2311 are you a child?

[@garethmorgan7474]

Great video as usual, great channel

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Much appreciated!

[@markengle966]

Great video. I would add one thing to your advice. If the pin is back and if there is trouble behind the green, stay with your original club choice.

[@GarryBBimmy]

I've been thinking of purchasing a proper range finder but the price is a n issue , this with the discount sounds spot on, I'm trusting in your honesty as to how good it is . Garry B in Manchester

[@TheAverageGolfer]

I’m confident you will be happy

[@timdench2583]

I have one of these, they’re great.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

@@timdench2583 that’s good to hear from someone who has one 👍

[@GarryBBimmy]

@@TheAverageGolfer Just bought 1 with your code £74.00 Result , Many Thanks Garry B in Manchester

[@TheAverageGolfer]

@@GarryBBimmy that seems a decent deal to me, I just hope you like it

[@arthurhunt1796]

or the other way to think about yardages...Always play to the yardage at the back of the green, not the flag.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Yes agreed

[@davehurley26]

Great video 👍👍

[@TheAverageGolfer]

Thanks Dave

[@slalomdude68]

Wish more clubs would use prisms in their pins.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

I’ve only seen that once

[@slalomdude68]

Yeah mainly seen it in the US. Makes locking on much faster especially with trees behind the green

[@ursschneider7834]

We do it since years.....swiss quality 😂

[@patrickmccabe3241]

ok,

[@R1koe2840]

I would say that 99% of Amateur golfers haven’t a clue how far they hit each club.

[@TheAverageGolfer]

That is worrying

[@geoffhiggins742]

​@@TheAverageGolfer but could be a load of rubbish.

[@davidgroom9667]

Sure. But 87.3% of stats are made up on the spur of the moment .......

[@the_full_english]

@@geoffhiggins742 it’s not! I’m a club fitter at a busy golf complex and the majority of people I fit don’t know their true yardages, maybe not 99% but it’s big. Even the ones that think they know their yardages are usually quite a bit out!

[@MikeBriggs24]

Technological advancements in on-course yardages has been fantastic. But don't be that player who lasers every shot and hazard while shooting 120 😂

[@TheAverageGolfer]

That’s also a very good point 👍

[@jiml9062]

Should you not declare that the slope function is not allowed in competition?

[@TheAverageGolfer]

I did 😂

[@kgbhui]

3:40

[@markmay184]

😂