CAN HE BREAK 100 EVERY TIME WITH THE GOLFMATES HELP

CAN HE BREAK 100 EVERY TIME WITH THE GOLFMATES HELP
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[@stevebray937]

I cant give Rob any advice as I have only been playing 3 months myself so have no idea what I'm talking about. But I think you for sure should make more video's like this. I really enjoy the funny one's but this I found compelling viewing and really looking forward to seeing what changes Rob makes to break 100 which I'm sure he will do.

[@MrTankerFrank]

Another great video Liam. Cheers Rob for having the balls to get up in front of all the golfmates and show us your game. Small tweaks lead to big gains mate. I’ll play a round with you anytime.

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thanks for the comment Frank

[@stevenpriestley1925]

A part from that doing great job hope OMP getting better I think OMP his moe Norman 😛😋

[@prestonmcmichael3207]

Great video. Well done Rob for showing us your faults. I'm.going to check out the video to see if you break 100 then have a look.at Dave's chipping & putting videos

[@QBRX]

He lost his balls, but luckily found one of them later.

[@zarbog8618]

Hey Rob, I see that I'm a year late to the party. Mad respect for you putting yourself out to the world like that. Liam told you true on immediate things to do to vastly improve your game. As it's a year on now, I hope you are now working on breaking 80! Cheers.

[@andddyw88]

Need omp back giving him a lesson,who more qualified than the legend GO OMP!!

[@glennmalone2830]

I think some more videos like this one would be a great help for all us Golfmates who are yet to break 100.

[@markevans8670]

1st comment I have ever left on any utube video and I watch a lot of them ! What a great video Liam and hats off to Rob for braving the camera! I really look forward to seeing Rob play with you, OMP etc. I recon under a 100 in 1round with your guidance! Whilst commenting, can I just say, moreJosh also please, as what a great lad he is also!

[@mikes5918]

I like this kind of video a lot, Liam. One of the biggest traps for us (myself included) new golfers is hitting the big clubs as hard as we can, and not laying up when the obstacles say to do so. Just taking the ego out, like you and OMP have stated, makes things so much different/better for us! Practice, practice practice...but right practice with guidance and purpose is essential.

[@stevesoutham4009]

Liam, that was brilliant. It really helped me. I have been playing for about a year and never got below a hundred. More of this type of video would be fantastic. There’s a lot of us thrashers out there and your down to earth, sympathetic, help would be appreciated. Thanks from New Zealand.

[@johnanderson6880]

Best video for ages. I have also never broke 100 can take some from this video to maybe help. Fair play to rob for getting out there and letting his shots be assessed cant be easy. Should do more of these liam top man .

[@shotgunpat]

Great video Liam. Would be interested to see others of a similar vein. Break 90 , 80 etc. Rob is a good lad and on the verge of a breakthrough. Great to see all the golfmates are helping him to get there 👍

[@Trotter-kk7ld]

Absolutely brilliant this Liam. Fair play to Rob for volunteering to go in front of the Camera. Rob has all the tools to shoot under 100. It’s all about course management and short game which you’ve all ready touched on throughout the video. Good luck Rob, the Golfmate community are all willing you on and into the 90’s 👍

[@davehedgehog4391]

Love these type of videos. Rob definitely has talent, strikes the ball really well. Just shows the importance of decision making and course management.

[@barryrose5301]

more of these vids please Liam, spot on mate

[@colutuber]

I too suffer with the putting just like Rob. Could do with more course management vids like this, great one Liam!

[@Frakit007]

Great video. Rob has all the basics, I can’t believe he has never broken 100. Maybe he’s not playing enough or his concentration or focus goes when he hits a bad run. When he said he errs on the side of bravery that could also be a problem. Play simple. I believe he is right on the cusp of breaking 100 anyway. Your and the golf mates will have him braking 90 in no time. Also the new Handicap system thats coming in will lower his handicap. Looking forward to next weeks video.

[@dominiquevanvoorhis5162]

This was a fun one. I am so cheering for this guy. Go Rob Go! Breaking 100 should be easy with that swing!

[@garykm206]

He’s holding all his clubs almost at the bottom of the grips? Even Drivers! Why? And putter! Every club. Also seems to have a tendency to lift his head quickly through the stroke, which might lead him into topping the ball etc..

[@zzxxyy22]

I saw that too

[@stevehalifax7557]

Hes going to loose lots of yards choking down on his club's he does it on them all.

[@garykm206]

I’m sure he’d hit it another 20-30 yards if he held the grip further up. I also imagine he’s more likely to pull it left all the time as he’ll lose control of the follow through.

[@kevinmcg78]

FIRST THING I SAW MYSELF 20 YARDS PER CLUB LOST OVER THE SHORT GRIP

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Reason I hold the bottom of the grip with my clubs is that I was poorly fitted with stock shafts which are a bit long, pair this with me being 5'6'' means I was always fatting the ball. With regards to the putter, this is similar, I feel I have more control with the putter when I grip like that. Thanks for the comment Gary.

[@craigerrington505]

that is a cracking video, iv only been playing for 2 months, and even i can see were he should and shouldn't have used certain clubs, i have just broke 100 twice now, loved the putting drill, I'm a 25 hcapper, hopefully one day ill get a game with more golf mates and well done rob for doing this vid as well, you will break 100 in no time

[@Outofthetrench]

Great video. I’m 6 iron for chipping from fringe. 7 iron bump and runs within 100yds. He’s got a lovely swing. Keep up the great videos.

[@jamiee8387]

I like these sort of videos. You should do more. I broke 80 for the first time the other day. I was playing alone and didn’t get held up so played my way and I think it helped a lot. Rob has a massive over swing. It’s hard to control the club when you over swing leading to dead shots. He should go to the range and video his swing and try and shorten it and learn where the correct length is. That helped me loads. I’ve only been playing 14 months and I’m off 11.3 and only play or practice 4-6 times a month due to life commitments. I do watch a lot of KZbin in my free time so I can say watching videos and practicing what you see can help. Also, with chip shots, keep your head down and just think one thing “commit to the shot” helps me massively. I’m very good at chipping because of this one thing I taught myself. Good luck mate. It will come in time. Keep at it.

[@blakesaunders8589]

Liam these are great videos, even looking at rob there it’s making me realize about things I should work on, lately I’ve taken OMPs tips for the traffic light system into play and really helping. Also like rob I used to always use my 56 degree around greens, now I’m using a 7 iron and it’s much better. Great videos and I look forward to seeing more. Best of luck rob breaking 100, you can definitely do it mate.

[@ADAMJAYSLATTER]

To be honest buddy, just using a 7 iron chip n run would probably be enough to knock 5-8 shots off the round. Nice vid Liam. 👍

[@holmeswilliam]

Love the format of this video. To be fair Rob did well with the camera on him. That 7 iron run up to the green is a must, you can duff a wedge but that 7 iron is easier to hit and you’ll always get distance with it, hopefully making the next shot(s) easier.

[@hoopsmark]

I for one loved that content Liam! I too am a high handicapper. My best is 93 so far. Can't wait to see more of how Rob gets on.

[@alanwoollett7961]

Very much looking forward to the next video as I have only just been breaking 100 since being a golfmate and taking OPM’s tips to the course. Big shout out to Rob for doing this I’m sure you’ll be breaking 100 regular soon enough mate

[@declandioneoconnor9179]

Like this style of video Liam. Keep at it Rob.

[@hsnelgrove71]

The best money I ever spent for golf lessons had nothing to do with my swing, but rather was on course management Enjoyed the video gentlemen. Cheers

[@johnharp3422]

That was a fantastic video! I feel like I was watching my golf game! Thanks Liam and Rob. Can’t wait to see the next video next week!

[@codayanthony1639]

Very brave of ya to come out and have a bunch of dudes from the internet critique your game on youtube! Shows a lot of grit and a determination to improve your game. I'd be so nervous to do so, but what a great opportunity! Cheers to that. And right off I noticed your swing is super smooth, beautiful, and well tempered. You've got some great rounds ahead of you I'm sure. Just need a bit of course management and wood-shedding a few concepts and you'll be there. Definitely agree to the advice of pace putting exercises. My granddad used to always say, "Just put it into the big barrel," meaning to visualize a larger space around the cup where you want to land your first put. About a wine barrel or hula hoop size. That's always helped me get puts down in two consistently. And I can say from personal experience that removing the loftier wedges from my game recently - unless I really need to get over an obstacle - has helped tons. I've dropped about nine strokes from my game since I started hitting a 7 or 8 around the 40 yard and in zone when possible. I'd say getting to a range and dialing your distances in would be good. Maybe even play a practice round or two leaving every other club in the garage might help. Sometimes when I feel like my distances are off, I'll do that. Just take out odd numbered irons 9, 7, 5 one day and evens 8, 6, 4 the next. That always seems to get me thinking more about how the irons feel and actually gap. Also really grooving your swing to hit the ball first. It takes a lot of practice to do, but it really helps to eliminate fat shots. So many golfers hit behind the ball and it causes not only a loss of power but the ground can turn the head in your hands and you lose accuracy too. Get a range finder app or device too. Knowing really real distances has helped me a lot. There are free ones for your mobile. And last I'd say just focus your attention on the shot at hand. What is it? What's the best option? Sometimes I think of a bad shot choice just to remind me that the one I'm choosing is a good one and to stimulate my creativity. I can get caught up on the next shot or the last shot or the last hole or yesterday's troubles or tomorrow's worries. But at the end of the day, in that moment, I get to swing that golf club and hit that ball and that's pretty fun. You deserve that little moment of joy, so breath in the air, smell the grass, and feel the breeze. Turn on all your senses and soak it all up. Smile and have fun! Just for that one shot. For those three seconds, let go and swing with gratitude for the moment. Cheers golfmate!

[@Magicmeatbag]

I just broke 80 for the first time ever!! The best advice you can ever give a golfer is just to focus on hitting an "OK" shot every time instead of trying to be perfect.

[@72jenki]

I love his response, "All the gear" and he says "No idea". I swear he was talking about me. I look the part but hit 114 all the time.LOL.

[@randomgary12]

Loved this format mate. Advice, I've no technical stuff but I do work for a Performance Consultancy that has its roots in World Class Sporting achievements. I'd love to see Rob celebrate his successes. There seemed to be a resignation that poor shots were the norm where as I thought there were more good. Confidence and performance are linked. Start generating belief and confidence, the performance should follow

[@sven2222]

I really love this.. i think many people make simple mistakes. And it's always great to see people get better.

[@matlee]

He would most probably break 100 with just a 7 iron, putter.

[@kimbo172]

I play also of 23 24 handicap so many similarities, duff shots and fat shots keep at it m8 I will no doubt pick up some good points here also cheers

[@garethevans9024]

Well done Rob. You are definitely gonna beat 100.

[@richardironfield3390]

Should defo do more of this kind of golfmates videos. I honestly think that sometimes anyone can be so wrapped up in what they’re doing they need someone else to point things out to them to make their golf game easier and more enjoyable. Great work Liam

[@simonwells2647]

Great video Liam! My points on Robs game.. IM NO EXPERT THOUGH! His down swing looks very quick, if he slowed that down and concentrated on getting a good strike I think his flight will be much more controlled. Couldn’t agree more with Liam when Rob hit that ball out of bounds. He’d hit two good previous drives and then decided to hit an iron which brought all the danger into play. When hitting your driver, consider where you tee the ball up. If possible tee the ball on the right hand side to allow extra room for the sliced. When playing the bump and run, understand how far the ball will run after it has pitched. Once you’ve understood that picture the spot where you want to pitch the ball then play your shot. Always commit to the stroke (the first chip on the par 3 the swing tempo was completely different to other chips) Putting stroke also looked a little jerky, practice your stroke over and over. To gain extra distance try not to hit the ball harder just make the backstroke longer. All in all I think it’ll be very easy to break 100! Keep at it Rob.

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thanks for the feedback Simon.

[@markkendrick6386]

Enjoyed that Liam, great watch, keep them coming for me good stuff.

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thank you

[@stefancoors1102]

Love it! Very courageous of Rob to play along. Keep going

[@paulduddy4621]

Love the video. I am a 28 handicapper and i see a lot of my game in this video. Cant wait for part 2 .

[@golfbreak8081]

Driver looked good. Rule I use chipping and its bob on 7 iron hit it 25% of the way pw hit 50% of the way LW hit 75% of the way ( normal dry conditions )👍I'm 7 iron all day chipping unless I've got to go over something. I think he'll break 100 no problems tbh you caddie for him Liam think he could break 90 with a bit of work no problems 👍⛳🏌️‍♂️

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Cheers sjmgolf, thanks for the comment.

[@johnathonandrew8952]

I broke 100 for the 1st time with a 93 this weekend, I did it by leaving the wedges in the bag other than PW and SW also took my time and didn't try and be a hero. I normally hit 108 and only been playing a year and a bit

[@samuelsmith6001]

Good work mate!

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Congrats Johnathon

[@kickrockz15]

Good job. Very Encouraging!!!

[@user-km2wj4sj8u]

Great vid like the format helping high handicap golfer where we can all relate back to at some point.

[@cameronurquhart1515]

Loved the video Liam. You have a good mix of videos to keep us interested. Would love to see Rob's progression WEEKLY over the next few months. Keep up the good work. Love watching you, OMP, The Dick & EBay Pete.

[@gaviscon999]

I use the same putting grip style and handle as he does and one thing you can't do holding the club that way (or any putting grip style for that matter) is to let your wrists break down and use your hands/arms to control pace, the moment you do that the clubhead opens and shuts as you flip the head with your hands.... There's no way you can get a flush strike on the putt doing that, you'll hit thin putts from the bottom of the putter and some you may even catch the ground... hence you have no chance of predicting how fast the ball will go. He has to use his shoulders and rock them back feeling the hands being very quiet with grip pressure light enough you can feel what the clubhead is doing but not so light that the wrists break down. A good feel for me is feel the trail shoulder going up and lead shoulder going down and keeping that triangle made from both shoulders and the hands in tact and try to feel the pendulum of the putter head and the weight of the head starts the downswing..... it's a putting stroke not a hit, a gradual acceleration of the putter head.

[@fz6rider04]

Ah. I agree with this 100%. I think you could drop the strokes you need to break 100 just with putting. I personally dont feel like I am a good enough golfer to give golfing advice, but I am a therapist and do feel I can give body mechanic advice. If this is the putter grip you like to use and are going to keep it then a good way to stabilize your arms and maintain the triangle pendulum mentioned in the first comment is to gently pull your shoulders back once you have your stance. You want the feeling of squeezing your shoulder blades together but not to an extreme, just a slight retraction of the shoulders about 1/2 the distance possible within the range of motion back. This stabilizes your shoulder blades makes it virtually impossible to swing your arms free and independent of your body. Then if you stabilize your wrists so you dont flip the putter head I think it will make your contact and line much more consistent. Practice that with the tip Liam gave you for pace and once you get used to maintaining that triangle and creating the swing with your body and shoulders you will be making more puts and dropping your score. Good luck and good on you for being willing to do this video with Liam. Loved it. Cant wait to see you meet your goal.

[@robertmacdonald1327]

@@fz6rider04 Thanks for the feedback

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thank you

[@markmw123]

Give the driver a rest, use rescues or 3 wood.....take more club with irons & use 7-9 for chip and run.....GREAT video 👍⛳️😃

[@darrenhillyer7281]

One of the best videos you have put out so far, more like it in the future

[@jimmack6744]

Liam you are spot on. It should be easy for him to break 100. Just a few better decisions.

[@jwneuend]

I feel Rob did pretty well playing in front of the camera and having someone there judging his swing. It would be enjoyable to play a round a golf with him. So, a few years ago, I was able to help someone drop 10 strokes on their handicap and win the club championship in the same year. Typically, the fastest way to lower handicaps is improving the short game. A pro should look at how Rob is gripping the club. Hands in correct position? Why is he choking so far down the club? Are the clubs correct for him? Further, Rob's swing is a bit steep and hits the ball a bit heavy. He should ensure that he is not lunging as this is a sign of hitting behind the ball. Try to reduce the body movements on those short swings. Rob's golf swing just needs refinements. Using the bump and run shot around the green is OK but for me, it's based on conditions (fast, hard, slow, soft, lot of green to pin or less green to pin, etc). Fun video. Most important advice that I can give HAVE FUN!

[@citanullunatic4084]

"Typically, the fastest way to lower handicaps is improving the short game." - Amen to that.

[@daveohara8782]

This year is my first year breaking 100....left my driver in the bag and use OMP's traffic light system.👍

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Congrats pal, I need to have another look at it. 👍

[@davidpollard3921]

Great content, lets see more like this right across the handicap range

[@thomaspearson6717]

What a great video Liam. I noticed some people have commented on Rob's swing technique. Whilst there are some good tips in there I am not sure if the video is aimed at improving his skill. It is obvious Rob has ability and with good advice on course management from Golfmates like Liam and OMP he will have no problem breaking 100. On a few shots he made great swings but aimed where he sent the ball. I would say course management and a solid pre shot / post shot routine would really help.

[@kevinwilson7604]

Great video. Someone once told me that 97% of golfers never break a hundred. So I think this type of vlog should statistically appeal to a lot of people. My suggestion for Rob, shorten your back swing, you'll have a lot more control of the clubs path.

[@Jeddyboi123]

"Someone once told me that 97% of golfers never break a hundred" - Average handicap is 15 so how is that possible?

[@robrazzano9168]

@@Jeddyboi123 Depends who you consider a "golfer." If it's someone who plays enough or belongs to a club so he knows his handicap, then that person is probably already in the top 10% of all people who play golf. Most people who play golf don't know what their handicap is. So to say "average handicap is 15" isn't quite fair because it's the data set is biased toward better golfers.

[@liammurray5271]

He’d be a perfect candidate for Dave’s tip about hybrids around the green too

[@chrispinn4189]

Ahh, the old Texas wedge!! Gets the ball moving forward quickly.

[@alexbarlow7370]

Brilliant video one of the best you have done need more of these please Liam 👍👌

[@eddieliu1913]

great video, great project. love to watch more like this. good luck rob！

[@mickbarron8346]

Rob can break 100 easily he's got the game, just needs a better idea of how far he can actually hit, like you said irons go multiple distances, can't all be Phil Mickelson with a wedge either stick to the bump and run never fails... Good luck pal can't wait to see what you score next round 👍

[@Paul-viking]

Decision 17-1/5 covers it. As long as the flagstick is removed from the hole, you aren't leaning on it, and the ball doesn't hit it, you're in the clear.

[@lewisjordan8846]

Great video Liam. Iv only just recently broke 100, so stuff like this is perfect to watch and get good info from yourself and the golf mates to keep me under it. Looking forward to the next one in a weeks time to see how he gets on.

[@leeclift1926]

nice fella is Rob, be glad to see him break 100, another class watch Liam

[@samhirst7331]

ahh this is brilliant. i see alot of similarities in my own game(i usually hit 100-120). the swing is there, gotta be more confident in your shot and what your doing cause you can strike the ball rob. i think the first tee shot was just down to it being on camera. the tee shot that went high i think was because the ball was a tad too high on the tee and you got under it, try using the coloured tees that only go so far in, pink or orange is usually good for a driver, ive noticed a massive improvement since switching from a traditional style tee to the plastic pink ones, that way i know the ball is sat the same for every tee shot. and just try and loosen up and not hit the ball too hard, let the club do all the work. defo get rid of the wedge, i only just started using a wedge myself practicing on a range, i honestly thought i could do what i want with it, but when i played with it on a course for the first time, it did everything but, was taking 2/3 shots to get on the green every time, i soon learned that hitting a wedge on grass is completely different to a matt..so i went omp style 7 or 8 iron and started bumping it on the green, it will take some practise, but aslong as there isnt and obstacle, omp it every time ;) and i think this is where the biggest thing is, ive realised this recently(my short game and putting is shocking), rob said it was his short game that let him down, ask your self, how much time do you spend on a chipping/putting green in comparison to the driving range. in the past 2 months i must of hit 600/800 balls on the range, and not a single one on the putting green right next to it, and then i wonder why i usually 3 putt sometimes even 4 if the greens arent great. so it might be worth only taking shorter irons and a putter down to a range, i tend to hit 5 or 10 with the driver then leave it now and just practise my short game because honestly i think were very similar, we can both play, we just need to find the mistakes in our game and remove them, but its sometimes hard to work out what your doing wrong, especially if your like me and arent sure what you should be doing in the first placce haha the putting drills in the video look great, im defo going to give them a go. sorry my comment is so long, im no expert or anything, far from it, i do think we play similarly and that weve both easily got it in us to beat that 100 mark. looking forward to seeing you do it :D #golfmates

[@mjsgolf7004]

Rob, pace out your putts and know your distance. It brought my long and short dispersion down dramatically. Rob, fair play to you, brave to do this vid. You'll soon will be a bandit off 24, you can be so much better with more practice and learning how to play. Well done.

[@marksheehangolfcourses4722]

Great video Liam ! And fair play to Rob for doing it!

[@rickfox4710]

Great format for this Liam & thumbs up for having the balls to be filmed for this Rob, no advice from me as I'm clueless but all the best for breaking 100.

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thanks Rick, appreciate it.

[@alanjordan6198]

Rob has a very good swing. I think he can easily break 100 with what I've seen. Defo putting drill, learn bump & run with 6i to PW. Good luck Rob

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thanks Alan

[@mikemotorsport]

Chipping i would use the peter finch chipping videos improved my game massively. Still not good but it simplifies the hard bit. Shoulder to shoulder mentality he uses

[@daveweedall4505]

About time you did something like this Liam. Cant wait to see the future videos. Keep up the great work 👏

[@cheggers23]

Well done Rob, not easy being on camera and baring all to 1000's of people! First thing is if you think your short game is a weakness, practice it. Everyone gets on the range and hits balls, but if you put in the time practicing chipping, knowing what you can do with the clubs you'll get more confident. I started golf through playing pitch and putt, so I struggled with the long game at first. Its different for everyone, I chip and pitch with my wedges (50, 54 and 60) but it depends on the lie and position. Its worth experimenting on a practice round, try things you wouldn't normally. Last thing, watch the short game with Seve. It's my go to whenever I'm struggling. Good luck, I'm sure you'll crack 100, just a matter of time and practice!

[@cheggers23]

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[@goochywill]

I play golf with Rob most weekends. I can confirm his mates are knobheads. 🤣

[@transformyourtraining6981]

😂😂😂

[@craigbrown9574]

😂😂

[@krummo]

😅

[@nigelwhittaker5623]

goochywill 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevesoutham4009]

Liam called them Arseholes! 😂

[@davesmitten7239]

You are allowed to putt whilst holding the flag as long as you are not leaning on it, it is removed from the hole and the balls doesn't hit it.

[@toddstuart4588]

I just started a couple of months ago, I find that I swing like I’m trying to force it to the green so now I try to go for a 50-70% swing to control the power and use more technique and use the loft and not the swing power. Good video Liam and thank you Rob for asking for the help. Not long until you break 100 mate. Use slightly more expensive balls it will make you more cautious and think about club, loft and power. ⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

[@marktwibell9303]

Loved the video! GO ROB!!!!

[@pauldixon3220]

Just wondering how he’s off 24 without breaking 100 🤷🏻‍♂️his swings decent considering tho

[@vont8332]

Probably because, as Liam mentioned, he was put on an 18 hcp by the club when he started and has gradually crept up to 24 😊

[@styofwye]

@@vont8332 just said my exact words 👍

[@Mattierodgers30002]

He keeps lifting his club head up before he starts his back swing which I definitely think is harming his ball striking,I noticed he hit a few fat shots and I think that is the main reason,need to start the club head on the correct path, I think I saw him lean back on a chip aswell but il look forward to seeing him play again and he will break 100 no probs when he leaves that 48 at home lol😉

[@Gracewhitehaven]

Nice one Liam! Love how you help people and encourage them. You’re a top bloke :-)

[@garryblackburn]

Really enjoyed this video. I'm a similar handicap to Rob, as I'm sure most golf mates are, so it was great to see his choice of shot, club choice etc. Also your discreet comments added to the whole thing Liam. I'm sure Rob will break his 100 sooner rather than later and I look forward to hearing all about it. Keep up the good work.

[@philleyland1847]

"I normally hit driver and I normally end up in the trees on the right", that says it all. Use your head, course management and hit safer shots.

[@allandavies6902]

I’m a 8 handicap I use 52* wedge from 110 and in never anything else for me it’s about picking one club for chipping and sticking with it learning different techniques with that club , but for a 20+ handicap golfer loft round the greens is not your friend bump and run all day long , I also thought his putting was ok one 3 putt in 4 holes 🤷🏻‍♂️ sort his stance out and loosen his grip to stop the fat shots he will be breaking 90 , great vid

[@luapynneb3069]

"20+ handicap golfer loft round the greens is not your friend bump and run all day long" I totally agree, i often beat my mate by a few shots just because he insists on using his 64-deg wedge whenever he's inside XX yards, bump and run with a 7 is my choice 90% of the time, and i hit 7/10 which is much better than he's 3/10 with the wedge.

[@thomasmorelock5699]

Love the video and good luck to Rob.

[@scotthardy2848]

Another great video Liam, your advice was spot on. I think Rob can easily break 90 with a few tweaks, he’s certainly got the game. I usually chip with an iron and it makes a big difference. Using the stoplight for going to the green will help and then getting his pace down will make a huge impact. Hope to see him again after he’s worked on a few things things. Easily shoot in the 80’s

[@scottgillen5760]

Good video

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thanks Golfmate

[@davideardley-wilmot2424]

Liam How was he given an initial handicap of 18 if he hasn’t broken 100 ?

[@wadewade6508]

Think it's when you put your cards in for your initial handicap you don't get anything worse than a double bogey for example if you get a 9 on a par 4 it counts for a 6

[@seantobin515]

I handed in 3 cards 98, 103,104 and was given 19, that was 3 years ago. Struggling to break 90 atm best was 91, but like Rob course management and short game were terrible, have improved them a lot since but handicap has gone up to 22 over the 3 years. Most rounds in the mid to low 90s but like Rob there’s usually a snowman ⛄️ on every card bringing up the total. Work out the bad shot and eliminate it buddy.

[@TheMatGun]

@@seantobin515 I think most of us are in the same boat buddy. The OMP traffic light system is great and also knowing how long you hit each club. #golfmates #stampyourwedges

[@grahamwale9268]

Very good video, all high handicappers like me can benefit from these sort of vids, good advice which I’m going to take because I’m guilty of the same mistakes. 👍👏

[@Killiecrankie6300]

What a brave guy, did really well with the camera on him. The tips that work best for me are head still, even when chipping and putting, slow back swing and turn the body. Good luck for the next round 👍

[@derekmcatamney3327]

Bit of course management should break 100 easy

[@The2KingsProduction]

No advice as I’m only new myself but great video, very useful.

[@robertmacdonald1327]

Thanks Carlos

[@paulweston9898]

Well done Rob took a lot of courage to do what you did. Seven iron is a must, but for me you need to take your time and work on your distances with each club. Well done

[@ggaspord]

Great to watch you play Rob. Beautiful swing.

[@jwalter1940]

Why is he lifting his clubs away from the body before he starts his swing

[@jamiee8387]

John Walter Peter Finch swing, all day long.

[@davidwilson1952]

its designed to help you hit down on the ball, if you struggle from the thins its a good drill. but plenty good players do it like Peter Finch

[@barracatcher6466]

Doesn’t seem to bother his ball striking much. Obviously works for him.

[@scot9167]

I think leave this for now and work on he's distance 1st and putting

[@grahamedwards2323]

This is what puts new golfers joining a club. Never broken 100 but given a handicap of 18

[@Cornwall1888]

Great series Liam definitely agree about pace putting and 8 iron chipping

[@rushuddin6178]

Really interesting to read you guys talk about club selection, I’ve never broken 90 and just like rob I pick the wrong club up sometimes (every time). Only comment I’d make Rob is the takeaway can be a bit smoother as it looks like your overcompensating on your downswing and leaves you ever so slightly off balance, but you’ll break 100 easy with a top 16 caddy, know anyone?

[@patricktraynor7628]

I would tell Rob to shorten his swing, and get more width in his swing.

[@55bigyin]

He's choking down on the club's Looks like he's hitting it fat a lot

[@sebastiandepasquale7830]

I currently have a hcap of 33 and hit a ball like hcap of 10 since I have been in lockdown in Melbourne Australia I have watch your videos and Rick sheilds video which have help me with a new swing , hand grip club practicing in the back yard I feel once we are out of lock down I will be able to play around and break 100 as well cheers Liam

[@chrisfields7185]

Great video, as a new starter there is a lot of stuff I can try to sort my game, great comments from the mates

[@joejackson1989]

The fly at the start 😂😂😂

[@Chip_57]

Never broke 100, why not 28 Handicap?

[@1066Sussex]

Dodgy golf mates lol

[@derekmcatamney3327]

After been given the 18 handicap by the club, he'll only get 2 shots back a year. 3 years later 24

[@Chip_57]

@@derekmcatamney3327 isnt that unfair and a bit demoralising for a new player.

[@phughes4224]

Golf handicap calculations normally deduct anything over double bogey from score.

[@Chip_57]

@@phughes4224 well what a cartel that is. I'm so glad I've never got an official handicap. I would have given golf up years ago. Absolutely no incentive to get one and the reason golf clubs are struggling. Everything so weighted against the newbies.

[@scottdavis3245]

New to the channel gents. Played my first round in 16yrs back in July, shot a 129. This has been a brilliant video for me as I can see some similarities. The 7 iron chip tip I will be taking on board definitely. Keep the videos coming. Great channel.

[@x-fast_eddie-x9856]

Loved this type of video. Go Rob!