Course Vlog 24 - Do I BREAK 90???

The back 9 at Mallard Creek - the Woods Course! This is part two and the back 9 of my 18 hole round. You can check out part 1 here: • Course Vlog 23 at Mall...
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[@73henny]

Shame. Really enjoyed this channel. Wish John would check in with an update.

[@Sebastian-uq2rx]

He just did

[@TreyTiptonMedia]

Miss your videos man. Hope you’re doing alright

[@AdamFerrari64]

Hey John, hope you’re doing okay. Haven’t seen you pop up in my notifications so I assume you’ve been busy. Anyway, thanks for all the great content and stuff . :)

[@trevinom69]

John, I was just headed out the door to hit some balls when, lo and behold, a video!!! A nice treat. Love your commentary. I went through all your shots and noticed that your right elbow keeps sticking out as you start taking your club back and as you bring it down on most of your shots. I used to do that alot and was inconsistent and short. One thing you should try to do is to consciously bury your right elbow to the side of your body on the take-away and follow through. This will force you to use your hip rotation to generate speed rather than your upper body. it will be impossible to keep it buried, but if you consciously make an effort, it will help your swing out a ton. I went from driving the ball about 220, to 240+ and that was all I changed. Keep those videos coming!!

[@scottsmith8546]

Good job John, keep it up, it's coming soon, just remember that the only shot that counts is the one in front of you. Never worry about the next one...there's always plenty of time for that later. Stay committed to whatever type of shot you chose and learn to hit a putt with your PW-7 iron and those little shots around the green will be a lot easier for you. They'll come off the club in the air for a little bit and then roll out like a putt. You can practice those in your yard.

[@FatGuyGolf]

Right

[@aleronalexander670]

Just came back from hitting balls in our school field with my boy. And who do I find with a new golf vid, John Baker! Right on, its Fridayyy.

[@patrickc104]

Anyone know where he’s gone?? Hope he’s ok

[@mikepetersen1999]

14 Definitely a birdie. 17 The monster hit out of the trees... that's what keeps us playing. Like an addiction to the good hits. I love watching you play because I play the exact same way 90 to 95. I finally Broke out and hit 82 three weeks ago. Keep it up!!

[@FatGuyGolf]

Exactly

[@REDNECKOUTDOORS88]

Well I’m now depressed. I’ve been waiting for months for new videos. Yet I read down the comments and see that people said you quit? I truly hope not I love watching your videos they have helped me immensely.

[@Sebastian-uq2rx]

He good he made an update

[@SaltyFirewall]

Been watching for a very long time. Nothing but love here with this criticism. Don’t worry about cuts and drivers off the deck. You don’t have the shots in the bag, John. Advance the ball comfortably and you break 90 easy.

[@rockyhoughtaling2007]

Definitely improving. Just gotta avoid the duffed shots. Easier said than done I know. Alot of positives to take away tho... 👍

[@teddyr549]

John I got a suggestion for you that may help you out next time. On Hole 18 you had 280 yards left to the green. There is no way you are making the green with a 3-wood. And the 3-wood isn't the easiest club to hit. Next time hit a club that will get you to a distance you are confident in. So if instead of the 3-wood hit say your 6 or 7 iron 150 yards and you have 130 left to go. Give it a shot...I do this all the time if I have no chance of hitting the green with my 3-wood, better to hit my 5-wood, 7-wood, or 6 iron which I have more confidence in.

[@FatGuyGolf]

Generally the 3w is the club I have the most confidence in 3w wedge trumps 6i pw in my mind

[@trevinom69]

Dude, that's for sissies. John, didn't come all the way out to freaking lay up!! That's boring golf. I don't know how many Wolf games I've lost when I've hit a great drive and have 220 to green with a 3-wood over water. I've done it at least twice in the 20 or so times I"ve tried it. It's those 200 yard shots with a 3 wood over water that I remember, the others 18...bluuuhhhh.

[@teddyr549]

Do you have a 7-wood in your bag? It would make a fine addition. I have a Jack Nicklaus Bearclaw from the 80's that I just love. I see it now on Ebay for ten dollars...highly recommended. You can't find these in stores anymore, everything is hybrids.

[@JDB4197]

Early in the season, you will break 90 multiple times this year- this is going to be a good year for you looking forward to more videos.

[@jamessaracene8359]

Please make more vids after covid. I just found your channel and binged all your vids in like 2 weeks and this is my new favorite channel as im a golfer too

[@lockdownmademedoit1645]

Yeah.. give the people what they want.. weekly vids haha

[@dmacko]

I played Old MacDonald today in Bandon Dunes and was playing very well for me. I was on course to break 90 as well. However, I fell apart on the 15th hole and stopped keeping score after 16. Oh well one of these days. So I feel your pain lol.

[@seanhoffman6258]

Great video John. Very fun to watch. Your putting is excellent.

[@AdamFerrari64]

8:24 they should call you the lumber jack cause you are the BOSS from shots in the woods and around trees

[@lafawnduh1543]

Try chipping with a lower loft club like a PW or 9 iron around the greens so you get a good bump and run. 54 degrees and up makes chipping hard for us amateurs.

[@TheBogeySmalls]

I'll be honest John, the putt out is my best friend and top purchase this offseason. Not sure if you have one but I highly recomended it

[@GnRmike]

Great job man! I’m in the same boat...breaking 90 is my goal this year...just have to make more puts!

[@danielcohen3159]

You made a good run at it, John! Those greens look enormous. And quick.

[@carltonfain2363]

Good to see someone play. Here on east texas out course is open. We are loving it

[@Jpat3]

John you have improved a ton but I notice you are still hitting your chip shots short. Try a less lofted club off the green and hit it the same and you should be a lot closer to the hole!

[@garyleahy4537]

You sorta summed it up yourself, John. Too many inconsistencies and poor ball striking. Those first putts need to get nearer to the hole as well. Keep at it, you'll get there someday.

[@benjones622]

John with some course management you’ll smash 90 this year. You just have to start playing percentage shots especially from 100 yards in

[@fredrickmiller2799]

Keep it up I'm working hard on the same goal. Can't wait to see my boy John Baker break 90.

[@austinlang4540]

Nicklaus said for guys trying to do what you are that you said play par 4s as 5s 5s as 6s 3s as 4s. You’ll eliminate the bigger numbers doing this. Obviously going to be holes where you don’t have to do this but on the tough holes it’ll minimize damage

[@allanrodger5892]

92 is a decent result big yin. As I've said previously, play simple shots in place of overly complicated ones and you'll drop 5 shots from that total

[@tbintennessee]

Hey John, checking on you to make sure you're good. Definitely waiting patiently for your next video, I haven't swung a stick in 4 years but since I've been watching your progress, it has inspired me to play again.

[@kevinmayo2532]

I’d love to play a round with u man. Ur keep it real. And u crack me up

[@joepalomino8944]

Where have you been sir?

[@williambruceboisjoli8455]

try your 9 iron when 10 yards off the green. let it role and watch the left to right

[@Charles13033]

Or you could take a 64 degree and hit a nice lil flop right to the hole, or just learn how to actually use any wedge and hit stop your swing and actually swing through it so you dont chunk it..... my 60 and 64 degree are my best freinds, anytime I get into a bunker or have a chip shot I know I'm fine bc I'll be inside 7 feet 90%of the time

[@AdamFerrari64]

Great video John, can’t wait to get back out golfing !

[@chrislylle5291]

I've been watching you for over a year now must getting better every time I watch

[@porsche911luv9]

HH that 3wd at 3:07!

[@MrChirish1]

Love the commentary and the free hair haha 👌👌

[@ryanpainter7695]

I audibly laughed when that putt kicked out. I would have counted that one as well lol

[@boopah4365]

Ok Big Guy, the doughnuts are there so we remember to not grab the flags..5:45..but I'm giving ya that one cuz it was a bird!! Nice ;)

[@FatGuyGolf]

Yeah my brain stoppped working for a min

[@boopah4365]

@@FatGuyGolf John where u at???..why no more vids??..we're all wondering if or ok..give us an update video at least,we all miss ya bud!

[@carl-henriklagringe1568]

Greetings from Sweden John. Love Your videos. Keep on fighting. I´m convinced You will break 90. You have some really good shots, but need more consistancy in Your play.

[@tayrainfaz322]

Always makes my day better when I see you have a new course vlog

[@garymcgrorty5316]

Love watching you get a good laugh

[@useyourblues]

Hey man I like watching you play! Thanks for posting!

[@doorboyyy]

Do you ever try pitching and chipping with clubs other than a wedge? Just curious, maybe try some less lofted clubs and let them run out. Great channel and love the content.

[@illRIDDLA]

You stay rocking my brother!

[@steveclayton3314]

Just found your channel. I find your video refreshing. Nice to see someone normal playing the game. You will get better.

[@FatGuyGolf]

Haha thanks Steve

[@martindylan3332]

Best I’ve seen you play. Keep it up.

[@richardbien7060]

Very interesting video bro I’m right in the same predicament with you I’ve shot an 89 one so I cannot repeat it I shoot consistently between 90 and 94 keep it up will get there buddy stay safe

[@ejripley]

Hitting a great drive and then tanking your second shot hit too close to home for me lol. Love the videos man keep them coming!

[@finss15]

First time I've witness a birdie from you...oh yea

[@seandalton6043]

You’ll get there

[@trevinom69]

LOL. at 2:04 You said 'I left a lot of meat on this potato'!. We use 'a lot of meat on that bone'...I'm assuming that's what you meant?

[@FatGuyGolf]

Yeah lol

[@carolynwilbur1627]

I like "meat on the tatoe" better

[@AdamFerrari64]

I don’t know HOW that birdie putt didn’t fall. You couldn’t have hit it better. I think it was the COVID cups.

[@82camino96]

John I’ve been practicing the short game in the backyard here in Michigan and I recently discovered something that has REALLY helped tighten up my backswing on chip and pitch shots. I’m hoping it continues to give me success. So what I’ve been doing is keeping my right elbow literally up against my side, breaking the elbow and wrist to control how far I go back. I found that I can let my left elbow fly a bit, in fact it seems to help to let it come away from my stomach. But the right elbow/tricep stays connected to my body, using my legs and hips to push through the ball. I’m no instructor, and I don’t know if it would be regarded as good advice, but damn has it controlled my short game and the consistency has been unmatched for me. It seems to prevent deceleration and I feel much more confident on each shot than ever before. By making sure I use the hips to push through, I don’t seem to get caught in the grass and have the wedge stop like I used to, even on very light/short shots when it really tends to happen. Great to see you out there man, I cannot wait to play again!

[@elielpakkala3882]

Love your videos man. Keep it up

[@matthewb.galvin1246]

You straight up gave up on this. So many people offered to help...this channel has so many fans and so much potential too

[@marcosmunoz3385]

You got this!

[@dominateme1278]

Go golf in Virginia courses are open still there!

[@floodwaters8887]

Just come across this channel, pretty good content. Well done and best of luck with growth.

[@leondavis1887]

Why are all the flag sticks so short? Glad that your courses are still open. Jersey all still closed. Go vid as usual.

[@maxgreen4275]

Let’s go FGG. Love your vids! Keep them coming

[@shafly67]

When you almost fell over on 18....I braced for impact...glad you left that in.

[@FatGuyGolf]

When did I almost fall over???

[@shafly67]

At 9:44...right after you said you were so mad...very good timing. By the way, I enjoy your channel so don’t take it wrong please

[@JaguarNuts]

i had my arms in the air on the birdie putt on 14th. bad break

[@barthj21]

John I would love to have you out to valley of the eagles. I'm a huge fan and you need to play this course

[@WNG420]

If you guys enjoy this please check out our crazy crew of golfers!!

[@natenateffff]

Hope you’re doing well. Any videos coming soon?

[@FatGuyGolf]

Unfortunately no

[@markklein6433]

Thanks john

[@amigopheasantkiller]

Who dislikes this guys videos?? Keep em coming big guy!

[@robertrockwell6996]

I just finished watching ALL your videos in one week. I'm a 20 something handicap. Going to start filming my golf journey now. Any tips, tricks, do's, don'ts?

[@FatGuyGolf]

Film cause you want to watch your game and see your mistakes Use the film to get better Not for subscribers

[@zjizznit]

Dude, I haven’t watched a video in few years. You are looking good my man. Bearded now!

[@FatGuyGolf]

Wait till you see me next 😁

[@njr5698]

Where have u been

[@chrisbelanger6467]

Lets get some more vids out!! Keep em straight!!

[@benlampe4680]

I thought you were gonna post my last tee shot😭😥😢

[@FatGuyGolf]

I messed up and deleted the old videos after I trimmed down my shots Sorry Ben

[@benlampe4680]

Fat Guy Golf all good homie keep them vids comin

[@jacksonspromotionalvideos3681]

The game is looking very good, it will not be long before you are shooting 80's on a regular bases. Question are you using a personal camera person while you are playing? I'm starting to film my rounds but I find it hard to do without a dedicated camera person.

[@FatGuyGolf]

I use a tripod

[@randymelendez7803]

Won’t be long and I will be typing I watched FGG before he was a scratch golfer.

[@CPRATTBOSTON]

You are getting better.

[@jakebonneau817]

Miss the videos John - hope you're doing alright!

[@puneetsss5]

Haven't seen a video from you in a while! Looking good Baker

[@christerbjorkman9692]

Missing the Baker Brawn videos tbh. They really motivated me

[@JM-xn3jf]

Quality! Keep up the good work

[@tunafish8609]

What the hell Jon....where have you been...everything okay wth the big guy...we need fat guy golf

[@junderwood98]

You ever get back to WV message me. It would be awesome to go a round of golf with ya. You ever play Bel Meadows in Clarksburg?

[@codykrolak1716]

No birdie goes unpunished

[@jmchugo320]

I’d consider getting fitted for the right length putter. Looks like it’s never laying flat which actually is closing the face. With a putter having some loft it’s not ever facing square if it’s not laying flat in your stroke. Get a putting mirror and focus on being over the ball more, I think a 35 inch putter or so might suit you a bit better .

[@joshwiltgen7209]

Hey, would you ever be interested in challenging some of your subscribers? Would be cool to see you compete against other big guys!

[@bigdisme5622]

Looking good boss keep it up

[@Ryan-mr9dg]

hope all is well John!

[@Fjearnest]

Fan question.....how long have you been playing? The reason I ask, I am trying to learn and have never broke 50. You seem to do it consistantly.

[@FatGuyGolf]

20 years

[@marcosmunoz3385]

Good luck, before I watch it.

[@5195971]

Where did ya go buddy, 2 months since last video?

[@JlmelegenderneVikingerne]

we miss you john

[@JlmelegenderneVikingerne]

please do more content. we miss it¨

[@ChiliDippaGolf]

Great effort John! Even though you didn't break it, you had some really good shots and putts out there. It's coming together!!

[@FatGuyGolf]

Almost there

[@fish8196]

yeah new video!!!

[@weaslemanatu]

I see a 90 very soon!

[@brianrizza2045]

Complaining about his hair. Dude I got Rory mcllroy hair factor that with covid19 haircut. Just like my friend when he gets a birdy next hole guaranteed double or more and at least 1 lost ball

[@dennish4051]

What happened ? He just gone

[@evlove2526]

He needs some sloppy toppy to de stress and improve the golf game

[@brendanstangle507]

Evan Lovering this is the best comment I’ve ever seen

[@evlove2526]

Geno Stangs oh thank you very much kind sir. You seem like a very nice man, we should play G sometime

[@brendanstangle507]

Evan Lovering oh yes sir I can never turn down a round of G , but I do have to warn you I am on a D1 collegiate golf team ...

[@evlove2526]

Geno Stangs Hello young king I respectfully accept your warning. To warn you I also play Division I golf for Texas A&M #Gigem

[@brendanstangle507]

Evan Lovering oh I too played the G in College Station , you must know my good friend JT Higgins

[@TheBogeySmalls]

Well, I can relate to John. This stuff ain't easy. I myself have been struggling with balancing family & work with getting videos edited and uploaded. I have a bunch of content filmed for my channel just can't seem to find the time to edit it all. The late-night will catch up with you. I miss ya big-time John but totally understand the hiatus. For those of you looking for some new fat guy content, swing on over and say hi, Then I'll feel obligated to find some time to post. Hope all is well John!!!

[@theweekendhack]

Shocked you're not too busy stealing other golf vloggers names you jabrone

[@TheBogeySmalls]

The Weekend Hack not sure I understand your comment. Who stole anything?

[@theweekendhack]

@@TheBogeySmalls you. Your stole bogey smalls name. Come up with something original instead of being a thief. Pathetically sad man.

[@TheBogeySmalls]

@@theweekendhack Interesting as I could say they stole my name. If you look when their KZbin was created Jul 14, 2019 I had already had the name established in Feb of 2019 on IG 5 months before they existed. I just wasn't doing youtube videos. I have had this name ever since I was golfing bro and wasn't going to change my brand just because 1 guy of a KZbin channel calls himself the same name. I'm cool with The Bogey Brothas anyway and it doesn't bother us one bit that we have the same name. I'm a nobody bro, I didn't do this to try and get big as most try to do. Keep hacking brother and continue to #livelifeabovepar

[@theweekendhack]

@@TheBogeySmalls tldr

[@Cleaningitup123]

Bro make more videos you’re awesome

[@barthj21]

I'd love to play with you man. You should set up an outing