Difference Between High and Low Handicapper - We only used J-Mac's tee Shot

[@fly1327]

Wow I'm 1:48 in and wondering about J-Mac's 4 handicap. Camera nerves?

[@GolfSidekick]

Best comment of the year so far

[@Seaby41]

I watched the first tee shot and thought to myself... He swings it ok for a guy off 19.

[@jordanakers2131]

J-mac has a weird habit of not looking at the ball when he’s putting, how can he be sure that he’s hitting the ball correctly?

[@GolfSidekick]

@@jordanakers2131 Looking down, he was getting big headworms and 3 and 4 putting almost every hole. We needed to remove the mind.

[@dw300]

@@jordanakers2131 You should actually try it for a while. If your address setup is right, and your putting mechanics are solid, there's no need to look at it. You then turn putting into something more akin to throwing a ball which is a much more subconscious (better) action. You can read in Dr. Bob Rotella's book, Putting Out of Your Mind, about when Brad Faxon (i think) tried it and went out and shot a 59.

[@Theuniquemindofjustin]

This channel has helped me improve my game, especially the mental aspect, more than anyone out there. Many thanks to you sir!!

[@Budsport_TV]

Justin Elliott me as well! Me and My Golf got me to break 100 - Golf Sidekick got me to break 90

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks to you playas, we keep the juggernaut rolling on. Golfing revolution for the enlightened.

[@knalledge2407]

The ABP Method works...found (& planted) first feather on 17 tee box...then I proceeded to hit my tee shot straight into the fairway bunker. Stayed positive, FOCUSED ON THE NEXT SHOT, and stuck it 6 feet from the pin from 150 out.....then MISSED THE BIRDIE PUTT! 🤬 Stayed positive and wouldn't you know it, rolled in a 15 footer to end with a BIRDIE on 18! 💪😎 Golf is so mental 🔑

[@callumbrown292]

hey im a 14 year old kid im five one and am a 12.6 handicap. ive been playing golf for one year now and i play everyday i have watched so many of your videos and i am dominating in the three leuges i play in because of you i play against people my age to some people that are in colledge and i have beat them too thank you so much for all of the videos that you make the have improved my game and the peoples around me so much

[@GolfTestDummy]

This is so relevant to a discussion in the comments of the last video I posted. Your short game cuts strokes directly, but it also takes loads of pressure off of your long game, resulting in less strokes indirectly for your long game. A viewer was arguing the strokes gained stats. I get it. If you duff 3 in a row off the tee, yeah, you're giving away strokes. But for bebinners and high handicappers, that's going to happen. But a good game inside of 100 yards can save your bacon so often. Proof here.

[@amished037]

Your long game cuts strokes directly too. How much better would he have been on 1 and 3 without topping 4 shots between those two holes? The top on 1 caused a bogey from three really good shots for even a 4 capper. Not topping the tee shot on 3 would've saved an instant stroke there by being close to the green rather than 100 yards out and still topping it causing more strokes lost. Sure, save 2 strokes around the green if it costs you 3 more than normal to get there. The math doesn't back it up at any level. If you need to get way better in a week? Get your short game dialed in as that's the easiest to shave strokes off in a short period of time. If you want to become a 4 handicapper (or lower) you can't afford to top balls.

[@DahClips]

Man I love your mindset when it comes to golf. I am a 6 HCP and I dont watch as much for the striking tips but come for the commentary and mindset when it comes to breaking down a course! Love the videos, keep it up.

[@ianwoollard2063]

Watching your videos helps to bring me back into a better head space sometimes. My last round was a horror! I ended up feeling like I couldn’t hit a good shot and the weather was terrible here in Melbourne Australia. So cold and windy. After watching this I’m feeling motivated for my round next Wednesday ⛳️🏌️‍♂️👍🏻

[@nelsonthepoodle1181]

Hybrid off the tee is a power move...I did that for 2 years when i couldnt hit the driver straight to save my life...shaved 10 strokes off my HDCP and brought it down to ~15. Now that I fixed my driver slice, golf is GREAT. Love the video as always.

[@kurtob8]

Mate, loving the channel from Aus! Have not only decreased my handicap, i'm enjoying the game so much more. No more psychological torture around the course, just clear decisions and acceptance. keep up the good work!

[@GolfSidekick]

That's the way it's done big playa - good decisions, good vibes, accept the result, and improve. Waddaplaya

[@derek2787]

Another corker, Matt. Congratulations to J-Mac on the eagle. Brilliant shot. The only thing that could have made that better would have been had he been able to see it go in the hole, that would have resulted in some serious celebratory jumping up and down and high fives,(which is what I believe the kids call them). As I've got older and lost a fair bit of distance on my shots I've accepted and made peace with the fact that I won't hit as many greens in regulation as I used to and will happily lay up on a lot of par fours and fives. Par threes, however, for a long time were different beasts. I couldn't get out of the mindset of having to hit the green off the tee, with often disastrous outcomes from swinging way outside my comfort zone. Since I've sussed that it's actually ok to lay up on par threes I now hit a comfortable and, most importantly, straight tee shot and chip or pitch onto the green. It's the difference between hitting two shots I know I can pull off, or one where I haven't got a clue what's going to happen.

[@Mike-wv2pn]

Love listening to your videos. Learn alot. Being a blind golfer it helps.

[@luke2183]

Whatta playa!! Matt I finally broke 80 and shot a 79 today while on vacation using the stress free 6x6x6 method! No birdies but so many pars and was so happy! Thanks for your content and keep on doing you!

[@parkernoesen3312]

9:17 This is what i've been waiting j-mac to do, im the same handicap as him and that proves anything can happen

[@timcoleman3784]

whats his HCP?

[@GolfSidekick]

@@timcoleman3784 Is that a serious question?

[@timcoleman3784]

@@GolfSidekick haha i couldnt see the thumbnail, i was on the video... allow me

[@bobstanko1213]

Congrats to J-Mac. Awesome Eagle. Plant like 40 feathers for that one!!!

[@meopai3]

Mate, I have been trying to break 10 for 4 yrs [Currently 13] and I think you just showed me how. Can't wait to get back on the course . Thank you.

[@AlastairScarlett]

Your comments about bad shots leading onto to more bad shots ring very true for me. I continue to try to channel the Way of the Playa into my game - try to leave 100yd hit to the green, and work hard on chipping game. Keep it up Matt, you are inspiring many of us... :)

[@BaldyFella]

Superb vlog Matt. You make a very valid point about higher handicappers not using 3-woods. I use an 18 degree 5 wood. I don't bother with a 3-wood. Too inconsistent and rubbish from the fairway (for me)...

[@GolfSidekick]

Higher loft is so much easier to control, and the ironic thing is, the slower swinger will get more carry distance with the 18° than the 14°

[@kalebzehr6850]

Always check the hole! Great shot Jmac

[@SWEViktor300]

I would appreciate it so much if you could write meters in addition to yards in the dashboard to the top right! Love the vids, very relaxing, fun to watch and I learn to relax better when on the course. Played a game yesterday after watching 10 of your videos and I were much calmer and planned out the holes more consistently. My goal is to reach 11 hcp this fall, started out this year at 16.2 and have not played the last 7 years, got down to 12.8 yesterday.

[@jean-pauliribarren5700]

Just substract 10% off the yards and you get the distance in meters. 125 yards -> 125-12 -> about 110 m. 400 yards -> 400-40 -> about 360 m.

[@Junsqi]

I've been watching your videos few weeks now and my personal best was 81, today I hit 76 and finally broke that 80!! I guess stress free golf works, keep up the good work with these videos.

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done my good man. That's the way, next step 72

[@enricopallazzo3244]

I like to hang out at golf courses on blind greens and just after they hit a fairly good shot I'll run and place the ball in the hole and watch the reactions.

[@jamesyoo67]

Write an "LOL" on the ball next time

[@enricopallazzo3244]

James Yoo Ha! Good idea. I usually just draw a dick.

[@690PingPong]

That’s so evil

[@GolfSidekick]

I;m gonna do this for a video one day. Imagine!

[@The_JMac]

😂😂😂 Best idea ever! 🤣

[@germanreactionchannel3574]

I am a pretty big guy 190cm and 110kg of weight and I struggle so much with hitting the ball to hard. You are total right, when you hit the ball stress free nice and smooth it will get 99% better all the time. Thank ya!

[@nicolasgolfeuramateur]

Thanks man, great video as always. I broke 100 two weeks ago, on my way to break 90 ;)

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done big poppa!!!

[@lysajane3643]

Wow! A JMac eagle and a Sister Shark. Another great lesson Matt. Thank you! I really Iike this idea. I’m more JMac and I feel like I would score better if I hit more fairways but in reality I would score better if my short game improved. I really need to get into the sweet spot approach distance and execute on that shot and hit more greens. The course near me started a program where you play 9 holes but start 25 or 30 yards out on each hole. As you improve you’re short game over time, you graduate to playing the course from 40 yards out and continue progressing until you eventually make it all the way back to the tee box. Curious what you think about this. I’m thinking this may be right up my alley.

[@GolfSidekick]

Do it. Best idea ever

[@johnmango6056]

whats with that chipper u are using? struggling with with your chipping lately ?

[@timrobinson7606]

Awesome video as always. Love the common sense mental approach to the game. I wish more people would check the ego and play this way. Everyone would have more fun.

[@jcaj9928]

Great video! Wondering what software you used for the score information on the top right corner (just like pga tour scoring system :))

[@BigD1957]

Poor J-Mac. Trying to master Consequence-Free Golf while being instructed, questioned, second-guessed, filmed, with the entire WADDAPLAYA world watching. It's as improbable as me attempting to master a consequence free life! However, I have much more fun in my pursuit! 😂⛳❤️👍🏌️🌴

[@GolfSidekick]

Consequence free golf is the next video big poppa! J-Mac is a good sport and I think he should be on the channel more. Great personality great vibe. Love him

[@BigD1957]

@@GolfSidekick WADDASPORT that J-Mac is!

[@StephenGilliland13]

everyone looking FRESH in the waddaplaya gear! slowly trying to get my roommates (aka golf buddies) subscribed to the way of the playa

[@96RHE]

This is a great exercise, and should be taken as a lesson about not letting bad tee shots get into your head. How you play the rest of the hole matters much more; I'll remember that.

[@tituscooke1345]

I can totally relate to what you said at 18:12. I'm 16 and play off 9.7 and usually have just one hole that ruins my round. today I was +5 thru 11 and had a good chance to break 80. out of no where I sliced my tee shot way right when I usually play a draw and doubled the 12th hole. I was so demoralized I never came back from it and shot 83. I just cant seem to regroup and move on from bad holes.

[@GolfSidekick]

Learn to do it now and you will be a baus when you are older. I was the same as you. I only learnt to let go of a bad hole when I was 32 man. So just see the next shot as a challenge to try make par or bogey. Dont think about the final score. The final score is not decided on 12. Its counted up at 18. One shot. One hole at a time

[@frankqian6285]

J Mac has been improved sooooo much! Look at the latest video this guy shot a +8 like a BAUS!

[@MrRocksteady77]

Great narratives on the mentals aspects of the game. Thank you!

[@TheMadAtter]

Now you need to do the reverse. Matt plays every tee shot, and see if J-macs lack of attachment helps from there. 👍🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

Something like that is coming big dawg, next video

[@NomadJoe0323]

Today I can relate to the idea that relaxed golf is a good thing. It had been several days since I played or been on the range due to a back strain and I just tried to take it easy. My swing actually felt better.

[@robialG]

This was dope. Feels like I learnt so much, thank you so much!!

[@grigsbypoland3203]

Nice to see T'ski on the course. When's her next video?

[@GolfSidekick]

About two weeks from now playa

[@grigsbypoland3203]

@@GolfSidekick Looking forward to it! 😎

[@grigsbypoland3203]

J-Mac is already a 19?!!!! Holy cow. Didn't he just start playing recently? That's incredible. Either he is a natural or Matt is a great teacher.

[@hsnelgrove71]

I was thinking the samething. The WayOfThePlaya is strong in these ones...

[@cdh79]

it does help playing with a low handicapper that can help with things like course management and short game..

[@hsnelgrove71]

cdh79 To be honest, playing with lower handicappers has not helped my game over the years. 😁 Only now that I am following the Way of the Playa, am I actually learn from others. Cheers

[@grigsbypoland3203]

@@cdh79 Course management for sure but most new players have a bigger problem with their ball striking than a 19 handicapper does.

[@katherineleigh2058]

Matt vids need to be more frequent & mean that as a good thing, we need you in our lives!! We can't have GM GolF & Brodie Smith thinking they are better KZbin golf channels

[@padysrini9955]

jmac in backswing...his shoulder line going up...and hence inconsistent contact ( and topped shot ) ???? I have same issue.

[@coryschlesinger]

Great work Matt!

[@jcee6886]

Thanks to you Playa I chip so well it's more accurate than my putting. I finally beat my nephew (he's 30 yo) by 2.

[@weakbrainthrombosis]

We always give 1 freebie off the first tee. Also that feather could be deemed an alignment aid. P.s. to the world, I broke 100 for the first time today. I didn’t hit the ball nearly as well as I have in the past few weeks, but I was very pragmatic I hit my driver poorly, so I put it away on all but the longest holes. Before every par 4 I ask myself “can I stick it on the green with my 7 iron?” If yes then I tee off with my hybrid or 5iron. On par 5s I ask myself “can I reach the green in 2 with an average drive and a 3wood?” If no then I ask myself “can I get inside 150yds without my driver?” If yes then I hit my hybrid off the tee. It’s counterintuitive, but it works.

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

J-Mac's eagle was pretty cool!! That is why we come back for more. Cause of those types of shots and results!!

[@paulrobinson5395]

Lovely T shirt modelling by the 5 strong funky bunch Planting feathers ...harvesting eagles , time to change the logo mate 👍

[@trevwells948]

love this idea....great video Matt.....!

[@matts3979]

This is my issue of trying to hit it too hard. I get tight and have no forearm rotation and the ball goes anywhere but straight. Great eagle by J-Mac!

[@firstdesign311]

How was the ball tracing done?

[@norms4831]

J Mac attack! Nice eagle sir! Wotp helped me huge this past week in one of my matches, the other, we don't discuss! Great video Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

Nice Normski

[@alberttatlock615]

Hi Matt, can I get a couple ot the 'planting feathers' ball markers?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir. In a couple days they will be back for sale

[@bradwells2360]

Ball Marker ordered!!!! Man I wish I hadn't missed out on that feather polo. Friggin epic that shirt is!

[@GolfSidekick]

I will have them up again late September playa

[@iankoch956]

Great vid as always, how about doing the reverse so Jmac can get the benefit of not worrying about his tee shot, would be keen to see, thanks again.

[@GolfSidekick]

Next video

[@jamesyoo67]

One of the best things I admire about JMac is his even-keeled nature, and lack of outburst or anger after a bad shot. I might play better than him but it's something I'm still struggling with and respect him a lot for.

[@teatimegolf]

He is so even keeled you'd think he was horizontal

[@lukethorpe5341]

Great day for an eagle J-Mac! Buttered that biscuit!

[@tryNtryAGAIN]

It's important to have fun when playing golf .Golf is fun .

[@kyleweir689]

One thing that I've found in playing (disc) golf... is that when I mentally set up a shot and I execute it... but it was a poor decision or poor choice, I try to not get mad at myself - because I selected a shot, threw it exactly how I wanted, but it was a mental error... those are easier to fix than physical errors. The tee shot where J-Mac was aiming at the bunker that he was inevitably to hit it right into... he hit exactly the shot he was setting up to hit. He just made a mental error of underestimating his own ability.

[@ryanokeefe12]

that putting style with eyes on the cup though!

[@BrandonSmith-rh8bb]

Awesome hole out on that par 4!

[@armandosaenz342]

I would love to fly out there and play a round with y"all....20 handicap lefty from Texas!!!

[@alanjordan6198]

J Mac is excellent with his hybrid. It's all coming together

[@rebel1154]

I don’t mean this in a negative way at all but how do you sound so much different in the voice overs than you do on the live video? Is just one of those weird things I’ve been wondering. Thanks.

[@RobBiagi]

Chris Hayward - I think it’s because when Matt is sitting at home, by himself, with a microphone close to his mouth (“proximity,” as opposed to the wireless mic clipped to his shirt on the course), it sounds quite different than the energy of being outdoors, with your friends, having fun, reacting to golf shots as they happen. Different rooms/environments and different microphones just sound different. Like how a singing performance recorded in a studio sounds different than a live concert vocal. 👍🏼

[@mjbiren]

See my post on the FB group (also today). This video is exactly what I needed today. Thanks Matt.

[@golfdoctorphd]

Will you let us know when you get more towels in stock?

[@mrkipling3841]

Matt, if you guys could churn out a 2 hour video per day I would cancel my BBC TV license. Great stuff!

[@GolfSidekick]

You would be in the minority there playa. Most people, by statistics, can't watch past 9 minutes.

[@leorapaport5219]

I can 100 percent relate with J-mac I’m around a 19 handicapper my lowest score is 87 from the blues, but I haven’t broke 90 since, I’m a little lost in my game right now and I lost my swing pattern and haven’t been swinging the club the way I usually do and been making horrific mistakes, my average score on a typical round is a 94 or 95 but the last few rounds I’ve been shooting in the 50s on 9 holes and would shoot in the high 90s and low hundreds

[@GolfSidekick]

It's not your swing because you won't know wnough about mechanis and if you take mechanics onto the course, as a low handicapper you are doomed. If you're a high handicapper then you are really doomed. The best is to PLAY GOLF. Try get the ball in the hole in as few shots as possible. Planning, exeuction. Fun. Of the swing is the problem, you have to see a pro. You cannot self diagnose

[@runesterling3221]

A couple of book recommendations for J-Mac and everyone else: "Swing the club head" by Ernest Jones and "Zen Golf" by Joseph Parent. Great vid!

[@zacharymilos392]

I got a new driving iron with a shaft I wasn't used to... Topped three shots yesterday but still shot like +7 for 13 holes (twilight). Ball going forward, even if just 180 yards is better than Oscar Bravo any day of the week.

[@GolfSidekick]

YES MAN!

[@Hyperion856]

Finally a golf video that shows what a real "high" handicapper is and not calling a 15 high.

[@arnoudjonkers525]

Holy moly.. WADDA EAGLE!!

[@coreyl6221]

Great stuff! Thought you went to a center shafted putter?

[@kevindougherty885]

The birdie music sounds really good Matt, almost remastered. I love the new music too

[@cpoole9323]

How are you getting that Shot Tracer tech?

[@nickbraun1196]

Please explain to me how you hit your 8 iron 165ish but your 2 iron only goes 210ish. How is this even possible. How are you getting 165 plus out of your 8 iron

[@GolfSidekick]

Srixon Z585 lofts are 3° less than traditional lofts 2 iron actually goes about 230-240 usually. If the course is running dry which is rare in SE asia then it goes 240-260 Modern equipment is a monster. my swing speed with an 8 iron is 88-90mph and with 2 iron is 106ish Measurement of holes is not a good way to calculate tee shots because of angles to the green after the shot.

[@nickbraun1196]

So you’re irons are lofted more aggressively then my older cobra king 3100. And yeah the air is probably much different then way over here in cold Michigan lol. Also where are you from? I just can’t place your accent. I love your videos.

[@ryanjin6035]

best video ever!! give us more tips on course management!

[@GolfSidekick]

More will come, don't worry playa

[@raddtasticgaming3910]

Jmac does the stare at the hole and putt!!!

[@derekga6973]

I’m a 19 handicapper that has no time to practice, might get out two maybe three Saturdays if I’m lucky, play 18 stableford competition at my club as Saturday is competition day and get .1 back on my handicap every round, I’m a good ball striker can drive it 275 + and well able to generate spin on me wedges but my over all game is terrible if that makes sense, I make bad shot decisions and get sloppy if holes go bad, Any tips to get a bit more of a solid game going or should I just sell the clubs

[@tpir6185]

Really enjoyed your video!

[@scipiofinancial2013]

Playa Been waiting for new content! Thanks

[@marktwibell9303]

Great video, Matt! Mark

[@peterthegolfer2250]

Great video 👍👍👍👍👍🤠🏌️‍♂️⛳️

[@jm2206]

Matt, after binge watching your vids the last couple of days, I’ve come to the conclusion that big time golf club companies are ruining amateurs experience with the game today. They market to sell what’s sexy and strokes our egos-distance. They don’t market putters and wedges like they do drivers and balls. If one really wants to get better, you gotta practice getting the ball in hole as easy as possible from 125 yards in AND LEARN SPEED CONTROL ON THE GREEN. If golf companies marketed that, handicaps would lower and enjoyment would rise.

[@jeffwalker-doucipleintrain7432]

Where did you get the xtractor

[@GolfSidekick]

Dad got it for $1 at a junk shop

[@cdh79]

Well done J-Mac and congratulations! Loved the Eagle-music, now i want to hear it more often ;)

[@TheBigwillistyle]

Is it me, or does your on course voice differ from what we hear during your narrative. Sounds like a completely different person.

[@Budsport_TV]

Scott Willi mics and location are a hell of a thing

[@grasshopper7313]

Is that wedge legal?

[@davidcantu8215]

So, don't get me wrong J-Mac can eagle...respect! But why haven't we seen anyone play a driver on a par 350+ yd 4...PAR 5?? My guess your response is going to have something in regards to playing inside your shot shape and comfort zone but...is anyone in this group able to hit the driver and set themselves up for an easy 2nd shot on these short par 4s?

[@GolfSidekick]

He doesn't own a driver. Otherwise I don't know who you're referring to. I don't hit driver on most holes under 380 yards because I don't need to - 2 iron sets up less than a 9 iron, PW or 50°. Didi hits driver every hole pretty much Steve hits driver as often as possible Teaski hits driver JMac doesn't own one and doesn't need one. Aside from claiming what my response will be, you haven't given really given any case for how a driver will benefit anyone. There are multiple factors as to why people don't hit driver - they don't own one, they have other financial commitments other than golf, they spray it all over the show, and are tired of losing balls, landing areas of a driver bring all the trouble into play, many factors.

[@davidcantu8215]

@@GolfSidekick Thank you! I wasn't trying to be a troll btw. I read over my comment and realized it may seem that I was a bit aggressive, apologies. That's a very fair set of reasons indeed. By the end of your video when you state " You don't have to be Brooks, Dustin or Rory...and so on" I had already submitted my comment and immediately cringed, but left it out of interest for what you would say. Thanks again, your prior videos have helped me drop my HCP from an 18 to a 2 over the last year.

[@davidlee2474]

great as usual - and looking forward to my new ball marker!

[@GolfSidekick]

On the way playa

[@jaysuntjens5492]

good job Jmac

[@tonyp.6246]

That’s a beautiful eagle J-Mac!!! Waddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

Insane really. We spent a good 5 minutes all round the green, and no one wanted to look in the hole because it's always a disappointment and the reality that the ball is lost mysteriously.

[@tonyp.6246]

Golf Sidekick yeah, I’ve had a few of those moments... but the ball was truly lost! 😩😆

[@hockeycards12]

WADDA EAGLE 🦅

[@nickm4426]

Awesome Jmagic !

[@suave47]

I've been waiting to see that eagle in gameplay. #waddashot playa

[@dannyj7262]

Never seen a 19 hcp top the ball as much. WOW

[@GolfSidekick]

Not easy playing on camera

[@wondersoxx]

How about that J-Magic! Nice shot Playa!

[@austacking5353]

Congratulations to J Magic on his first eagle! 🦅 he’s looking sharper and sharper every video

[@justyouraveragegolfer]

Love this!

[@aaronweaks8837]

Dude!!! Nice eagle 🦅 J Mac

[@FrankEjr]

Is that a new mic playa? Love to see it.

[@swizlestick]

A few of you guys look at the hole when putting. Why would you not look at the ball?

[@tedanderson1482]

Watching J-Mac's game here make me think I'm his older/heavier twin. I had almost the EXACT game yesterday, minus the eagle. Well, maybe mine was worse.