Course Management Like a Baus Part 1

Srinakarin Dam set in the mountains of Kanchanaburi in the next installment of the Way of the Playa series.
In this special episode named The Playa Over the River Kwai, I show you that you can jam around any course at any stage no excuses. It doesn't matter what junk equipment you have or the fact you're wearing a purple shirt.
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Key takeaways here:
1. Aim correctly on new courses. look for the bail out area.
2. If you play a harder ball, be careful to adjust your landing spot when chipping to be a bit closer to you
3. Playing a big fade is fine as you can see. Just aim for it.
4. Chipping and putting beats this nonsense Strokes gained that they're peddling to you to get you to buy drivers and go for lessons.
5. Distances were not that different to modern balls and irons. The driver was much shorter than a titanium and modern ball combo.
6. NEVER change your putter if the one you have works. This one I used for the front nine sucked and I was scared it would kill my confidence with the utter so I went to the car and got my normal onee.
I reckon the driver and ball combo was about 25-30 yards shorter than a modern combination.
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[@jackgregory1894]

Very nearly at three million views overall playa (says 2,999,683 at the moment so probably will have hit 3 mil by the time I’ve commented) - Waddachannel! Very recently taken up golf with my dad - I used to join him for 18 holes every other year or so (and I used to pick my balls up on at least 9 of them) but now going out together once a fortnight. Stumbled across your channel after watching a few youtube videos aimed at “beginners” that really just didn’t speak to me. All the large golf channels seem hell-bent on indoctrinating beginners to believe that we all need to swing like carbon-copies of professionals and we can’t break 100/90/80 because we aren’t getting those extra 10 yards out of each club that we would with the secret that only they have. Sure at a professional level where everyone can chip well and a 3-putt is a rare sight then it is the big hitters who have the advantage - but for us casuals why should we aim for the best drive of our lives and then a little chip when we can take two stress free shots? 2 strokes are still 2 strokes playa! Thought to myself there has to be an easier way to improve than this nonsense they’re trying to sell - surely those extra 10 yards are something to worry about once you’ve perfected your game management and pretty much every other area of your golf it seemed to me. So refreshing and interesting to see both your tips on the psychology of the game and philosophy of focussing on processes and clever course management instead of outcomes. This seems much more intuitive and applicable to real-world golfers than any of those abundant “the new grip YOU NEED that will ENTIRELY CHANGE your game” videos pushed by the big golf channels that are more interested in adding views to their channels and selling us lessons than taking strokes off their subscribers’ games. Your advice of playing YOUR own game, but playing it well and intelligently, seems to honestly be the best way to go ahead. Looking forward to trying to break 100 for the first time next week - going to take your advice and just take the few clubs I’m comfortable with in my bag and play the clever playa way! After that it’s time to beat 90 and then my old man haha

[@GolfSidekick]

Great news sir and don't stop don't stopping!

[@treyalexander7256]

Shot 46 in 9 the other day after started triple triple. Best stretch of golf ive ever played 4 over thru 7 holes. My putting thanks to matt is absolutely unreal 20 yard pitch shot ive bumped THROUGH the rough with a 6i and onto the green for my 2 putt bogeys haha!! My game has changed so much now that im thinking from the green to the tee and making a plan BEFORE i get to the course and sticking to it aside from the occasional club changes from the chunky or skinny shots. Keep that head down and sink those putts!

[@Budsport_TV]

Jack Gregory 3.3 playas

[@jasonkauffeldt5406]

I am pretty sure the voice in my head this golf season will have a South African accent; I am also confident that what it's saying will help my game! Thanks for another great vid Matt, keep'em coming.

[@yoson8834]

Bru I LOVE these videos. Thanks to you, I lost 8 strokes on my game and shooting low 90s constantly now. I cannot get enough of these videos.

[@GolfSidekick]

Always good to get great feedback from the man on the $100 bill

[@yoursweatyaf3384]

Bro your Md wedge is a PW. Look flip your phone around. 😂

[@UncleDanBand64]

LOL 😂 👍

[@romansXIII]

He knows, the joke's on you for thinking he doesn't know that he knows.... ;)

[@benpagan3280]

Lmbo 😂 I was cracking up when he said I don’t know what an MD wedge is.

[@arhalimi5883]

Flip da wedge .. md/pw

[@4Stanzas]

I fell for it. I'm a gullible golfer. On the plus side, I'll believe any score you tell me to write down on the card.

[@Rich--J]

Thanks for shirt and shorts--be here next week. Found your channel two weeks ago and after numerous videos I was finally able to get out today after two weeks of snow and rain. Shot an 89, with double bogeys. Said to self those are 2 of you 6 "birthday holes." Left the driver in the car and tee'd off with a 4 wood or less. Laid up and watched for hazards per your videos. Was a great round. Thanks!!!

[@denissonsing8632]

Whataplayer. I'm still wondering why I bother change my club every year. Great vlog. Thanks.

[@miguellikesyoutube]

MD 😂😂 good one Matt you've golfed for too long to not know that's PW hahahaha

[@barrysummers7005]

Starting to see benefits of using: Stress Free Golf approach Taking ego out of the game Planting feathers Pared all par fives this weekend teeing off and second shots with 6 iron. Birdied our stroke index 1 hole. Whistled the Birdie Theme most of the round. Need to know the name of that tune , sure it’s mentioned on one video but can’t find it. Happy Golfing.

[@andyroskaft3941]

I have implemented some of your course management ideas for higher handicappers, including your 'stress free' techniques, and yesterday I had the most fun round that I can remember. I didn't pay attention to my score, just concentrated on each shot as it came. I also planned the hole from the green backwards and broke up long approaches into two shorter irons. I even scored par on a short par 4 after using my 8 iron off the tee, something I never would have tried previously. Also took 10 shots off my previous round! Thank you and keep the videos coming. Stress free golf all the way!

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL! 10 shots! Waddaplaya, waddascoredropper! Thanks for watching playa and I hope you continue to slash your scores!

[@mensb1936]

this is cool. my two golf buddies and i play almost exclusively with gear from the 80s or older. we have so many sets of clubs from my dad and grandpa. grandpa also apparently spent sundays collecting found balls at the olympic club in the 80s so i also have several bins of thousands of balls ⛳

[@ryanholland9413]

All of my clubs were passed down to me from my grandpa and the latest clubs is the iron set from ‘92. My woods and wedges are all from the 70’s and 80’s but I LOVE them

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Have tried many putters over the years, but just keep going back to the one you are playing here. Love that thing!!

[@BigD1957]

Well Ill be Srinakarin Dam! I thought I was the only guy who played with old balls. That happens when you are 60. Went to my local Play It Again Sports store today. (As opposed to "PLAYA" It Again). Traded in this Taylor Made driver that I can only hit straight if I am standing crooked, for a great, used Cleveland 56 degree sand wedge, and an exceptional Odyssey White Hot #7 putter. One mans trash is another mans treasure. Getting both clubs re-gripped tomorrow and employing your course management methodology when I play with my buddies on Friday. This is Gator mating season here in Florida and the golf courses are full of these lovely creatures. As long as I can keep from being eaten alive, I think I have a chance to break 90. I will report back my results. I love this channel!

[@GolfSidekick]

I find crocodiles don't like it if you wear their fellow crocodile friend's meat on your ankles. They stay away knowing you're a croc slayer. True story

[@Ggliddy34]

The balls you are playing are the Ladies Maxfli DDH from 1982. I played with the Men’s ball at the time, which had a compression of 90. The ladie’s ball had a compression of 80. The ball came in two types: Balata & Surlyn. Since you said the ball was hard, I assume that you played with the Surlyn ball. Since the balls are wound, they spin a lot more than balls do today. Thanks for the videos, Playa!

[@johnandrews1959]

Absolutely love these videos. Learning so much from these. Especially around the greens. Keep up the great work playa.

[@dixon1283]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the advice. Played 3 wood off the tee, then layed up to about 40m on every par 4 last round, shot 83! Smashed 90!

[@GolfSidekick]

Boom town waddaplaya. But some people have said that playing that way wont make you a better golfer! Lol tell that to the guy who just smashed an 83 biatches!!!

[@jasonescoto3355]

One of your best videos ever! And the way you hit that MD wedge is great! I need to look into getting one.

[@benj6244]

Just hit my first full round at a whopping 134. Been watching a lot of the videos on course management so going to go back to basics with hitting irons properly first. Keep up the good work.

[@GolfSidekick]

Great start. Within 6 months you will be under 100 my good man.

[@jamesmayfantast]

I was waiting for that birdie music, and at the end.

[@GolfSidekick]

Anton Frisk another big one on the back side coming

[@thekalezelden]

Exactly right!

[@thekalezelden]

I now play it in my head when I hit one of those sweet approaches. Money.

[@Matt-je3fv]

The MD club is the club you hit the shortest. It stands for 'Minimum Distance'. Don't feel bad, no one knows everything.

[@DB_Golfer]

Dude its a PW... flipped around looks like Md... hahaha minimum distance... no

[@GolfSidekick]

More Drinks

[@nath9233]

Haha surely you're kidding?

[@davidburlingame2421]

Nice video, always good to hear Lindsey's backtrack for your birdie holes. :)

[@jessereset10]

I bought Ping Eye 2 drivers (1,3,5) and I LOVE them. When you hit a good one, you know it. It might not go as far, but I feel because I concentrate harder on my shot I am more consistent.

[@GolfSidekick]

Best training aid for hitting woods. You really need rhythm to hit them properly!

[@normansmyth2079]

YOU are the man! Hilarious too, 'Car 317 yards'!!! :) Good to see you end this half with the birdy num num music! I do have one question for you sir. You mentioned filming yourself has helped and I'm thinking of doing a bit of that this summer, swing mechanics and all. Question: Has it done anything to help with your putting? On the 7th (second shot) I'm like 'what's he doing? that's not the way of the playa!!', but then you go and hit an amazing third shot off that tree root! On my card that would have been an 8, but that's why I listen to the playa's playa, you sir! Keep it up and keep growing the movement!

[@TopblokeGolf]

Ha buddy num num. the party 🎉

[@GolfSidekick]

Putting, no help from the camera. The only thing that helped is Mike Malaska on Be Better golf. It's just about eye-putter face-brain-body agreement that you're set up in the right place and then learning to putt it end over end like trying to hit it on a 4 foot ruler all the way down.

[@mattguyer]

MD 😂😭🤷🏻‍♂️ These videos are the best Matt, It never gets old! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@tom2324]

If the MD wedge isn't working you can try your 6 iron!?

[@GolfTestDummy]

That looks like a fun round! A real challenge too. Looks like you managed things well on the front. Good luck on the back homie!

[@rainesg007]

"Dog leg left to right. Dog leg right to left." ✅🤣😂 good stuff my dude. Can't stop won't stop.

[@GolfSidekick]

Love it

[@majorminor6948]

Had a feeling this was Thailand by your caddy’s accent- but didn’t know Thailand had all these golf courses. Definitely keeping that in mind when I go back.

[@TENNESSEETORNADO]

you play at some of the most beautiful courses...jealous...

[@GolfSidekick]

Dont be jealous. Come play them!

[@4Stanzas]

I used to love Maxfli DDH. I still have a few sleeves of Titleist Balata balls. They're keepsakes now.

[@GolfSidekick]

Just bought some Balatas and some Titliests from 1970! Will be jamming them with 1983 clubs too

[@scipiofinancial2013]

Great stuff as always sir! Love the 'MD' wedge lol

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

Did you film this in low qualtiy to get the 80's feel as well? Cool video!! I thought you hit that persimmon driver rather good!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Gotta give KZbin time to process it haha! Should be up to 1080p50 now

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

@@GolfSidekick Okay I just thought it would be a nice touch with the 80's clubs!!

[@shakimis]

Just about to comment the same about the Md wedge, its a PW....we are all humans, we made mistakes, just move on....i really like your vlog....been trying to do course management and the way of playas is a big inspiration for me....keep up the good work...maybe one day we can play together at Nilai Spring, Malaysia.

[@GolfSidekick]

I don't understand, did I make a mistake man? Lol Will be in JB 7 May to June 28. If you are serious about a game, email me: [e-mail]

[@jasonpostma120]

I have been playing this style it’s working great thanks for the help

[@sheldonvanzyl9991]

Great play with some old clubs

[@kevinbohunsky8637]

I love the purple shirt playa! I really need one of those hats! Keep up the great videos!

[@GolfSidekick]

Hats are coming soonish!

[@kevinbohunsky8637]

Awesome playa! (And I’m not a fan of the normal hats players wear, so I don’t wear one) You will have my order!!!! Whata Hat!!! Thank You!!!

[@joshydep84]

Waiting on the next batch of Waddaplaya polos, sir. Love your videos.

[@GolfSidekick]

Maybe at 25k maybe at 30k!

[@TheMotownPhilly]

What gives the 2nd video in the series got removed?? How will I know how it turns out for the playa??

[@GolfSidekick]

Gremlins. Give me a couple hours! Rendered in the wrong resolution!!!

[@CharltonNguyen]

Love your style!

[@coreyl6221]

Rad video Bruh! Got a question about grain. You know how they say hitting into a headwind hurts you more than hitting with the wind helps you, is it the same with grain? Thanks Baus!

[@GolfSidekick]

Corey L Grain is like the ocean and the direction of waves. into the wave its slow as hell. with the wave is like teflon. across the waves pushes you way off to the side especially as you slow down.

[@coreyl6221]

@@GolfSidekick Gotcha Boss!

[@Budsport_TV]

How do you use course management on a course that’s extremely narrow and hilly?

[@kevindougherty885]

Congrats on 20k!

[@varutchk]

Really good course management

[@smittywerbenjagermanjensen2555]

MD is a pitching wedge (PW), lol did you switch it to wumbo?

[@GolfSidekick]

NO WAYS bro, I am quite sure it's Md

[@PatrickDespain]

I can't lie, I'm jealous of that short game, Matt.

[@GolfSidekick]

Come to Thailand, I will show you the way

[@luke2183]

Whatta playa! Matt how do you stay so calm with bad shots? I know in your vids you very rarely have diffs, skulls, tops, etc. went out yesterday for 9 holes and just couldn’t find the right head space for consistent shots :/

[@GolfSidekick]

Bad shots are frustrating but at the end of the day I use the 3P's of golf and life: Is anyone Pregnant? Am I going to Prison? Am i Paralyzed? Then everything is going better than expected. Can chill. You're too focused on the ball. Swing through to the finish of your swing. Look at the ground in front of the ball if you need to. Just need to stop obsessing with the hit on the ball.. Focus on finishing the swing rather than hitting the ball. A few thinned ones and you'll be just about right as you find your way again. Just remove focus from the ball. It makes your body to funny things.

[@luke2183]

Golf Sidekick Matt you’re my fav channel man bc you will actually reply to subs! Hahaha 3ps is too funny but great outlook! I’ll definitely be taking your advice, since I do think too much of hitting the ball. I’ll try it out! Btw just got your notification for new video and can’t wait to check it out

[@ackanunu1310]

WADDAPLAYA! gotta get me one of them beautiful tee's

[@shreister]

@3.19 nice one with the pw upside down.

[@dizzyjacobb7628]

Manic Sandman 😂😂😂

[@Waddymanman]

Dear me, there are some cumb dunts in the world. Love ya work brother.

[@michaelticehurst5275]

There certainly is Craig......"oh, gee.....turn your club around, it's a Pitching Wedge".....Sheesh

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir, what is a cumb dunt!?! LOL

[@michaelticehurst5275]

@@GolfSidekick Hahahahaha

[@Waddymanman]

Golf Sidekick. Definitely not you brother, but to be technical, it’s a “spoonerism”. Dude named William Archibald Spooner was the man.

[@GolfSidekick]

@@Waddymanman now i have Spoonman by Sound Garden in my head. Love it

[@bafoon]

Why go with driver on hole 6? Your second shot over the trees seems very high stress (at least it would be for me!). Why not go three wood and leave yourself ~150 but have much more space to clear the trees if you hit your natural fade to the right part of the fairway?

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL, was not intendeding on that to happen. Also hadn't played this course before. If I had to do it all over again, I would take the 4 wood on that hole. It's straighter and would leave me an 8 iron in. If I had a better Md wedge, I would take the driver anyway because even over that tree, I don't mind hitting it. I just really HATE the Md wedge. I have a new set of blades I bought from 1983 so watch out for that video too!

[@LoadingEG]

You get invited to golf day? I’d be stoked to watch you there!

[@GolfSidekick]

It's not an invite. Anyone could apply but I can't be bothered really. I have a greater mission to go show my sister and my cousin how to play golf in malaysia and also meet many subscribers down there. KZbin Golf Day is too much mission for me with visas etc anyway

[@FusionFantastic]

Those greens are 3 putt material man! Don't know how you escaped with those pars!

[@GolfSidekick]

It was high stress putting. On hole 7 I had to edit out a little scream of frustration with that birdie putt. Those 3 top soiled ones were especially bad

[@FusionFantastic]

@@GolfSidekick 12:21 haha! Especially after that wonderful escape :

[@fwarrr2216]

I find myself saying good putt out loud to my phone every time i watch you . And pls I need a wadaplayer hat like yours, I really need one being a pasty white player playing in Aus where there hole in the Ozone layer is directly above me at all times . 😁 great game take care playa .

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaplaya hats coming. I should have twenty or so on sale soon. Stay alert!

[@garyduff5816]

Maybe once or twice a year I'll break out my 80's vintage Ram muscle back blades. Not as forgiving as my current Mizuno irons but that forces me to play smarter golf.

[@juhanj7909]

where did you manage to buy these balls???

[@jaker1160]

MD wedge for the playa who is a surgeon around the greens!

[@randyduane5370]

Really funny that MD wedge thing lol

[@claytonfoster8287]

Yeah it looks like putting wedge or Mid - distance

[@shannonhinge]

are they GaryPlayas old clubs?

[@mitchellfolbe8729]

Great video. Have a few "Moronic Trees" on my local courses.

[@16canuckaholic]

Are you related to PFT Commenter?

[@GolfSidekick]

What is that

[@16canuckaholic]

@@GolfSidekick the one with the glasses kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYKoha2ieq-lirc

[@jeffcalhoun796]

Playa, what do you think about the Rule of 12 for chipping?

[@GolfSidekick]

Never heard of it. Can you give me a quick summary?

[@jeffcalhoun796]

Golf Sidekick, the rule of 12 for chipping is a mathematical ratio to help determine which club to use for the chipping distance at hand. Example, if you are 5 yards away from the pin, and you are 1 yard off the green then the ratio would be 1:4, 1 yard carry to 4 yards roll, so you take the 4 yards and subtract it from 12, and you get 8, or the 8 iron. The PW is considered the 10 club so it’s carry/ roll ratio is 1:2

[@GolfSidekick]

Jeff Calhoun interesting. Sounds like texas holdem! Chipping video out tomorrow I hope and should address my two ways of chipping. Maths and chipping just seems a bit counter intuitive haha! I just use whatever feels good

[@jeffcalhoun796]

Golf Sidekick it’s useful until you get real feel and touch fro: your chipping, helps me anyway, I’m trying the way of the playa, get all chips within 3 ft💪🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

Ok will check out this system and see what i feel

[@seanmiller7683]

Can we buy those golf tops you’re wearing on the video?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir. When I hit 30k subs i will make them available again

[@seanmiller7683]

Any word on that visa to Australia yet?

[@GolfSidekick]

Lol not yet applied for but let me see if next year I can get to some far away lands

[@seanmiller7683]

Should be able to get a tourist visa no problem. Can all be done online think it’s called visitor visa. Subclass 600. 👍🏼

[@kemahpit]

Whattaplay! Playa!!!

[@benjones8145]

Honestly best advice on youtube the 6 6 6 method he describes on another video meant I shot 4 over back to back and play off 8

[@GolfSidekick]

Boooom you the man!

[@valeriepelletier8355]

Can’t wait for my golf shirt!

[@manbearpig7359]

Historical sidenote...actually your Guinness wedge was named not after the beer, or the book of records, but rather the famous Irish club designer Guinness McGuiness, for a small Irish village called Guiness in County Guiness. True facts....

[@GolfSidekick]

You're very fake news

[@UncleDanBand64]

Nice 9 👍

[@UncleDanBand64]

I had a masterful day of golf today based on playin' smart golf like you're promotin' here👍

[@douglasmoore7113]

Oh damn i need to get the purple #whaddaplaya shirt. Btw nice video bruh

[@timk1354]

I'd love to see you play hickory

[@jeffcalhoun796]

Also, shoulda gone FULL retro and get some metal spikes!

[@freebird2828drew]

I need to get me one of those md clubs lol 🤣

[@ronniefromOR]

I love my ping pal 4 with a little lead tape on the bottom

[@GolfSidekick]

That thing is gonna need 3 rolls of tape before I can play with it!

[@miamistomp]

MD for MD 20/20 wine The drink of champions

[@mythbusterman8541]

Ah nice paradox at the start I’m going open this brand new box of balls from 1982

[@sameoabrahams256]

Md stands for Matts does....joking, love the channel dont report me😂👌🙌

[@mcfly2727]

WaddaDelorean! WaddaDocBrown!

[@nemowilliams7389]

Waddavideo!

[@reuk]

My Irons are from that era too 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikesdailygaming]

MD?

[@Randsurfer]

Hah, Caught you!. At 5:30 you called your Md a "pitching wedge"... You have to be fully committed to your joke. Do I get a prize for watching so closely?

[@GolfSidekick]

SSSHHHHHHH, no prizes yet but I am in the process of giving up coffee AGAIN and will use some of that savings to give stuff away

[@outofthisswirled]

What? A Ping Pal 4 Putter might be a FAKE and you paid a whole £3..... Never. :-) "Moronic Tree" good stuff. I enjoyed watching cheers.

[@TheNezzzzzz]

please tell me you're joking about that mb wedge lmao. even the brand name was upside down.

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL, what do you reckon my good man?

[@TheNezzzzzz]

@@GolfSidekick that's good. I was about to question everything you've been preaching! :P Great content btw. I need some more happy place time in my game

[@darren383]

My md wedge stands for Mostly Duffs. sigh

[@garyduff5816]

That would be appropriate for me.

[@oldgold5848]

Next time feathery balls and hickory shafted clubs!

[@GolfSidekick]

Can't find any. If you send me some, I will play them

[@fsnicolas]

Turn the Md upside down. It says PW. ;)

[@GolfSidekick]

No ways!!!!

[@fsnicolas]

@@GolfSidekick Hahaha! You got me when you kept calling it Md. Good stuff!

[@brianstange1429]

Md stands for pw pitching wedge

[@GolfSidekick]

That doesn't make sense though man! Md cannot be PW.....oh wait...

[@tbGTR]

WHAT IS BDE - HOW HAVE I MISSED THIS lol???

[@GolfSidekick]

Its new to the channel

[@tbGTR]

@@GolfSidekick and what does it stand for?

[@moodswingcafe]

md ? looks like a pw upside down playa ^_^ . ^_^

[@GolfSidekick]

Damn, didn't think of that sir!

[@TopblokeGolf]

Do any of the caddies offer you a happy ending? Just asking for a friend

[@GolfSidekick]

To be fair, I reckon downtown Bangkok and surrounds, you’d be hard pressed to be rejected by the caddies.

[@DB_Golfer]

Md -> pW... Matt, come on man!! Lol 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

What are you saying man? That looks like Einstein's theory of relativity!

[@DB_Golfer]

Golf Sidekick 😂 Md flipped around is PW. I’m sure you have that sorted by now ;)

[@azranizalzawawi7159]

Not MD Matt..it PW..

[@nath9233]

No shit

[@aaronsoto3217]

The md is actually a pw😂

[@karmababy5077]

God damn cicadas messing up your sound quality bro.

[@GolfSidekick]

Nicky, you seem cranky today sir!

[@rileygarrett7371]

when you said cousins husband i thought hou said "current husband"

[@varutchk]

Its pw

[@leopers9225]

Those fairways look a little pathy

[@GolfSidekick]

Dry season, government run course, in the mountains, low playing traffic. Standard

[@1990JWeaver]

PW 🆚 Md

[@timmywu6610]

then "MD" is an upside down PW haha

[@ieldepiel]

PFGB