Course Vlog #22 @ Hinckley Hills - 9 holes

[@nmfabrications9264]

John: I suck this round is horrible. Me: man I wish I could shoot that good 😂😂.

[@FatGuyGolf]

You’re right It’s all about perspective I was just shooting in low 40s last year high 80s and I promised my fans I’d get better Seems the weight loss is making me worse!?? More reasons to eat pizza right???

[@andrewtan5442]

John Baker Golf Trust me, you’ll get better. When you keep making rapid changes to your body, your habits can’t be executed the same way. I had the same thing happen when I started growing a ton, and I was shooting 80-85 every time I played (This was bad because my handicap was a 1.1 at the time). Now that I’m done growing, I’ve settled down with a revised swing and have gotten used to shooting mid 70s (usually 71-76) a lot. As long as you believe in the process, you can trust that it will all come back to you.

[@zachpisani3117]

I call bollocks here, playing off 1.1 you expect people to believe you were 12 - 13 shots off your usual game consistently? What happened did you start taking roids and turn into the hulk?

[@FatGuyGolf]

zach pisani I shot 84 last year and have battled to break 100 this season. I believe it. It’s like a whole new swing ... everything changes.

[@jmart5011]

@@FatGuyGolf my uncle lost over 300lbs and his golf game struggled for a good year. He had to take a break for a year then he started to figure it back out. Keep grinding.

[@AirDownForWhat]

“That’s French for I suck” Had me real life lol’ing. Keep playing man, a shitty day on the course is still better than any day at work.

[@weaslemanatu]

Miss you John! Hope you come back for all us struggling golfers!

[@Engineer_Heathen]

One thing that really helped my driver was slowing down my backswing dramatically. Keeps your body more in control. You'd be surprised how much it helps compared to whipping back the club. Puts you all off balance.

[@danielmichaels1759]

Engineer 100% agree as soon as I slowed down I hit it much farther and straighter

[@xZyvox]

Engineer tempo is everything but also getting a full back swing as well. Golf is a game I love to hate.

[@illRIDDLA]

Keep the confidence and humor up! We love you! Good stuff, brother! #FGG #FGGang

[@joeyorlando547]

John: I Just dropped another ball, wanted to see if i could hit a fairway John: I didnt

[@damonsmith6969]

Started golfing this year and been watching your videos all year... I broke 100 the first time my last round amd felt like a pro lol. Hope to see you back soon

[@thegolfboys4377]

“I’m hot, I’m sweaty, I’m fat, and that sums it up” Ahahah I died. Your awesome to watch and quite honestly a inspiration.

[@aidanmcfarland4852]

That 3rd shot on hole 1 was amazing. Love seeing those flashes of greatness out of you!

[@briangodwin3850]

I would watch these all day. Your commentary is great!

[@ItsMe-im7cp]

Hey man don't be so hard on yourself, golf is ALL mental, stay positive, think positive, you've got it man, you WILL turn it around and play better!!

[@ATFMalicious]

Everyone’s had game like this . Love the persistence, just keep positive and it will happen. Keep your hands in play - you seem to do best when your follow through leaves you pointing the club/hands at your target line.

[@robertkelly7884]

Ready for a new one big guy!!!!

[@cazziecaz8009]

Tough round. Glad to see some more vlogs!! Keep your head up. Golfs a tough sport. You are looking good and the golf will come around. Keep it up!!

[@treyp3511]

Lessons, lessons, and lessons.. I always thought that lessons wouldn't work for me.. I've had one lesson so far and can rip my irons. get you some lessons big man! keep the vlogs coming!

[@jamieconnors6717]

You’re an inspiration to me. I’m skinny but to try to lose weight, create more strength and work on your game is amazing. You improved on your game it will get there trust me. I’ve started to hit my irons farther this year. Just keep doing what you’re doing and it’ll get there keep up the good work!

[@samdyer1921]

Your game is improving big John, whether or not you'll admit it. keep at it and you will get better and better! limitless potential; your barriers are mental.

[@spiveydurango5437]

Another rough outing, looking good, you got this. You are inspiring me.

[@82camino96]

Dude you’re the man and I’ve been in the same funk for 3 weeks. I start to pull it together for a few rounds and then BOOM, back to the worst rounds of my life for another segment of the season. It absolutely makes you unhappy with yourself to the point that you really don’t have anything to say about it. The good thing is that every time you start a new round, the hope and excitement are rejuvenated, even if it only lasts until the first shot. Keep it up man I’m honestly right there with you. Just can’t lose sight of the fact that you know you got skills in there and you know you can do some shit with a golf ball. Cause you’ve done it before.

[@Aidnty11]

I honestly think this is such an improvement over last time. The fact your already hitting 20-25 yards further is awesome regardless of where it goes.

[@mulliganminute9648]

Keep fighting man. Love the content.

[@connorambrose6043]

Love the humor. Keep up the hard work and great videos John!

[@lewishughes7740]

Don’t feel down about it dude, we enjoy your content for you, regardless if your good or bad. Couple of lessons and you’ll be sorted 👍🏼

[@commonsense2156]

Nice to see you hitting it further brother there is no better feeling

[@NerfKnuckles]

Don't beat yourself up John. This game is incredibly hard. Just relax, enjoy the game & have fun. The lower scores will get there, just like the weight has been. Keep working hard, man! Love the uploads!

[@braxtonfloyd5159]

Just one thing that have helped me when I was blocking everything was I was swinging to hard. So try to slow the swing down and you will lose distance but it will help with the ball flight and you’ll hit more consistently. Now I’m not saying that’s going to fix it but it may help. And also it looked like on a couple of swings you were over rotating and was sending the ball farther right. Try it out and see what happens! Love the videos! Keep it up!

[@starfox1340]

Dude ! keep at it we have your back! :)

[@jdegroff001]

It's all about the grind man.. keep grinding working out it'll come together!! The swing looks a lot more aggressive! love it!

[@riprock31]

Hey John, really enjoy your videos. So relatable. I really appreciate your humor and honest commentary. If you're ever up for a round at Grayhawk in LaGrange, I'd really enjoy teeing it up with you! Keep at it big guy!!

[@Zandor]

Been watching you for a while and it is just so nice to follow your journey. Don´t be too hard on yourself man, try to keep the clubhead still while hitting and also be more gentle with the back swing. It helps a lot, both with drives and irons. Keep on golfing dude, you´re awesome.

[@porsche911luv9]

you hit your best/solid shots 0:28, 1:38 when you start the swing with your shoulders. when you swing like this your whole body/hands/torso, all move in syncro vs when you whip your hands back first and then try to catch up with everything else. good video dude, keep up the good work!

[@calebdavies2265]

you're awesome big guy, you look good so keep grinding off that weight. great job!

[@spiveydurango5437]

Word on the streets is he is back on the cookies😞

[@johnnybgood7442]

Hey John on the bright side, this time last year, you couldn't have even gotten close on that 461 yard par 4. Now your second shot is over the flag. Pretty good improvement if you ask me. Now you just need to learn to control the new power. Keep up the grind.

[@gameon5745]

Beautiful course

[@danmcnaughton2886]

Love that course, keep your head up man.

[@hailstate1572]

You are hitting it a lot further 👌🏼💪🏻

[@adamcaldwell4872]

Don’t be defeated. We’ve all been there. Keep playing & walking more rounds

[@haroldsmith6603]

Would love to see a crossover video with GM__GOLF and Brodie Smith. Would be a fun video for sure!

[@bradgingerich6814]

We all have rounds like this John...Keep your head up! You'll get it next time!

[@brets333]

Whata playa !! Love it !!

[@johnhuck3736]

Keep it up. You are getting better

[@aleronalexander670]

Good to see you smashing the links John! Just hosted a 4 man scramble and we came in 2nd at 10 under. They beat us by one stroke! Had 75 golfers, was a good tournament. #FFG #BIGGUYS

[@Iikeing]

Getting better John! keep practicing.

[@georgedavey9702]

Keep plugging big man, that's exactly how I play, but we keep trying.👍🏻

[@legitpolice897]

Keep up the good work John.👍

[@trevorbeith9050]

Great video as always John! Keep it up buddy!

[@tommcmanus7469]

Take the positives from this one big guy - great effort to get home in 2 on the 461 yard 3rd, that's good in anyone's book mate :)

[@trentrobinson9480]

Just keep getting out there watch the ball when you swing and have fun. You shouldn’t get mad golf is a fun sport.

[@christopherguy7418]

Putting in this vid was really good my man!! Lag putting from distance and getting close! Especially on those greens! Get your approach under 30ft and you'll bring yours score down massively

[@FatGuyGolf]

Thank you

[@tmoney7643]

Great content... your alignment looks off to me. You think you're lined up to the center of the green, which your feet seem to be. 1:56 Check your shoulder alignment though, your left shoulder looks open. This could lead to the dead pulls and slices... just something to consider!. Cheers!!

[@timothyb3967]

Loved the video. Back to big john just playing golf !

[@strickenbaseballseries6894]

You gotta set before you swing a driver (or any club really). Full stop before you swing.

[@strickenbaseballseries6894]

@@pudge4510 mmmkay

[@Savocaatx]

Bro, youre the man! you hit some good shots on this, go easy on yourself

[@kylesteinhauser2535]

You’re my new favorite guy. Keep grinding

[@brandonproctor9028]

John I been a fan since the beginning brother, post more videos. Don’t seem like your into it like before don’t let golf get you down man! I’ve had a rough golf year myself keep grinding threw it

[@natemoore3756]

Keep working hard! The improvements will come! Believe in yourself and work harder than the guy next to you!!

[@jbc292]

Move up a tee or two.. Especially when the course has a 460 yard par 4 and a 600 yard par 5..

[@mikemosby8000]

Joshua Cook I always pick my tee box based on making the longest par 4 in 2. If you can’t...move up!

[@humdrummed]

depends on the length of the course and how many tee choices there are.

[@ryaneah1428]

Mike Mosby Me too

[@ronrobertson9324]

John, I just found your channel and I am enjoying your videos. Hang in there buddy and you will improve. My advise would be for you is to take a little extra time before you hit your shots. You seem to be rushing on every shot. Next would be on your iron shots, since you push most shots, set up left. Since you have a tendency to pull your driver, set up to the right. These are "bandaid" fixes but guaranteed to improve your score. Also...shortening your back swing will help you gain a bit more control. I am in your corner pal. You can and will improve. Do not beat yourself up. Thanks for sharing your golf with us.

[@danehammond5763]

Honestly, you're doing well with those long putts. Don't be disappointed if it doesn't go in every time you putt. Many of those longer putts were actually pretty nice lag putts.

[@SirJoeJackson19]

Keep your head up mate, its a hard game. Your doing great bro!

[@nightvampire1]

Putting is looking good, picking better lines this year. Simply a little short on slow greens. Swing has definitely added more speed. The top of your backswing just needs to be more consistent. It looks better when the club goes up over your collar bone. When it flattens out and goes back more to your shoulder blade you hook it.

[@taylorarmstrong1980]

I started following your channel because of your positive attitude toward golf improvement and your humor...you seem to be in a bit of a life slump. Hope things get better for you!

[@FatGuyGolf]

No life is good brother. The golf is what’s beating me down. I’ve worked super hard on my body and the fact that my golf game is worse is really driving me insane I want to give you guys good content and the fact that it’s just worse is really really frustrating

[@taylorarmstrong1980]

@@FatGuyGolf just to give you personal feedback. Seeing you gain distance and keep working on the physical transformation is good content. Your humor and bold honesty is what gives your channel the most character.

[@justinhicks2947]

what's up man? all your subs love the content. let's see some more rounds.

[@aaronkatitus2094]

good work. keep it going

[@dadlife7975]

Just keep grinding you'll get there. Wasnt that bad I didnt think. Made some errors but that happens to everyone man. Keep your head up man.

[@cameroncook1887]

Love the vids John. Keep improving!!

[@KimuraX5]

I try to remind myself that "the course doesn't care about my feelings!" so in turn, I have to control my feelings/emotions. Thinking like this helps me shake off frustrating shots throughout my rounds. I dont throw clubs or break clubs, but I do stomp on my divots a bit harder than I normally would when a bad shot happens!

[@chestermorningstar1958]

Keep at it John, you're soooo close. A couple of straighter shots and IMO different pitch/chips. Do you do the driving range at all?

[@chaseblower1090]

Man keep your head high we all have slumps 👍🏻

[@spiveydurango5437]

I thought I am supposed to keep my head down?😮

[@tdelrio]

What are you using to track your ball on the video???

[@larrywhipit5204]

I am sure you have asked before, but would you mind saying what you film with, edit with, and what do you use that tracks the ball flight?We have a employee scramble and would love to make a short video of the bad swings!

[@stevenstewart1308]

Don't feel bad about your game. I just went on a golfing honeymoon, played 5 rounds, shot 2 round in the mid 80s and had 2 rounds a stroke shy of 100, also got rained out of the best round I've ever played. You're doing good man, I've been at the same skill level as you for the last 20 years. We both need some lessons.

[@chadcook3709]

Keep grinding brother!

[@doorboyyy]

Man those distances are much better than last year, and damn those greens look so slooooow.

[@brucebreslin1564]

I'm pretty sure this is my first comment ever on YT but I have to say.... i think Mike L down below here had a point you are your own biggest critic and I am tough on myself as well and believe it or not but I think I'm worse than you were to start with, but I always try to at least focus on the fun things or the fact that at least I got to golf that day while so many just can't anymore.. it'll take time and especially with you changing your game and your weight loss (coming nicely since the start of the chanel btw)!!! Keep it up great content overall!! Side note: I live in your area, would love to golf someday!!!

[@spiveydurango5437]

Kool lets do it

[@rayspooner1982]

Im right there with u. I thought I was getting better, shooting mid 80s-low 90s. And then I played the other day and shot 97 yuck.

[@i_am_wildcats_dad6122]

Actually enjoying watch someone else struggle at this stupid game versus all the vids of great shot after great shot. Keep it up John

[@kurtiss3227]

Don't get frustrated and don't get down on yourself. Keep going to the range take some lessons you Be OK.

[@christophguembel8538]

Love ur vids! please keep going on!!!

[@CSGOTricky]

Keep it up man don’t beat yourself up you’re fucking awesome

[@raynman67]

Say you had fun !!

[@bmac3457]

Just a little tip for your driver if you don’t mind, it looks like your really pulling across the ball at impact, feel like you are swing out to the right more and also stand a little closer to the ball, that will help the hooks

[@marcosmunoz3385]

Im having similar rounds, keep on keepin on

[@austinhunter8428]

I see how you set up to the ball with your driver and you aim left and i believe thats why you pull alot of shots. But don't let that get you down I love the videos

[@evan6299]

John, look at that pitch shot you hit on 8. You hit it exactly where you’re body is aimed. If you work on your alignment, should help your game tremendously.

[@railroadcitycards7925]

Great to see you back big guy!! What are you using for your tracer? Seems to be pretty accurate! You’re making big improvements. Love to see it!

[@todddowedite9477]

First video for me and I thought it was good. My only complaint is you have to stop beating yourself up. Golf is all about attitude. Golf is hard. Just enjoy the journey. You hit the ball good. Stay with it I have faith in you .

[@Ryan-mr9dg]

Hope you're doing well John! Miss the videos!

[@FatGuyGolf]

Thanks Ryan. Just busy and playing 18 and filming it takes a lot of time.

[@michaelfritch4739]

John Baker Golf maybe one day you can get a camera guy or gal. Recruit the GF 😉

[@scottthompson8411]

Hey John, your front foot is ligned up closed (infront of your back foot) so your causing urself to pull the ball when your really hitting a great shot, my recommendation is to get an alignment stick, and get used to having both feet square to your target, Great Video! Keep it up

[@spiveydurango5437]

Yeah!

[@markmachin474]

Keep workin at it! The score will go down!

[@paulkoppenheffer5323]

Great job reaching that long par 4 in two

[@TheMotownPhilly]

Dont feel too bad. Golf is a tough sport. The harder you try to tougher it gets lol

[@adl9705]

john, try this. grip the club with both hands and feel like your left hand is not doing anything, like if you didnt have a left hand, then swing the club like you would normally do and you will feel like you can control the face a bit better. i feel like its so hard to keep both hands in sync when when you are swinging 100mph(im right handed)thats why i started doing this and you have no idea how much easier its being, hitting 3 wood of the deck like never before, long AF and straight. i was indeed using my left hand but that was the "feeling" i was hitting it crazy good within 10 swings... try it and if you like it then use it if not then dont.... lol

[@jeradsmith2286]

This round really wasn’t that bad just got to clean it up

[@ylgiceydiceyrl9360]

I envy you speed control even though you left your putts short because everytime I have a putt over seven feet I end up sending over by 7 feet

[@cobhc8578]

Hole 6, 150 yard par 5 ?! Nice birdie big guy!

[@fletcherboys1689]

Yo i just watched your video ! I want to to focus on your left arm staying locked even if it means you cant swing as far back this is why you pull or push or chunk the ball so much! Watch your video back and take notice of the last part of your back swing you bend your arm in a attempt to gain more power it will not work

[@pagani1698]

Do you see your backswing on your full shots?

[@hazmattQ]

yo man, your grip is probably the main cause of all the slices and balls you leave to the right. I get into the slice groove at times and I just have to re-check my grip, and make sure my left and is holding on to the club with my fingers and not my palm.

[@abairsoft7161]

“150 yard par 5” love this

[@FatGuyGolf]

Whoops lol