Difference between TOUR PRO and LOW HANDICAP - What makes them so much better?

[@pickscraper7509]

This is the type of golf vid we golfers need...... real world vs pro with tips!....running around with the tripod prob not best for staying in the zone!

[@JuseJamez]

Ward Glass i was thinking the same thing. thats kinda multitasking and he is playing a pro!

[@hungbodenciao1785]

Running around and setting the camera up is enough to impact your performance in my opinion 🤣👍🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

It might. Maybe a good warm up

[@SteezLouise]

not for a real playa

[@GolfSidekick]

@@WendelltheSongwriter No LOL it is HARD. But definitely warmed up within 1 hole!

[@geebee3d]

Great video. Great commentary. Goes to reinforce the fact that the pros are more consistent than amateurs and have a wider array of shots than the rest of us. I was watching a video of Bubba Watson putting on a clinic. At one point he’s got his driver out and he is asking people to call the shot they want to see....at the top of his backswing. So he’s at the top and someone yells “high cut” and he rips a high cut. Next swing, “low draw” and he does it. The awareness of their swing mechanics and the ability to control it to shape shots on demand makes a huge difference in the game. Also, their distance and control off the tee. Hitting wedges from the fairway into the majority of greens can result in good scoring opportunities. Which brings us to the last point, the short game. Pros have a short game that is just insane. The repertoire of shots they all possess from inside 100 yards is just nuts. But also, as Matt noted, the pros do this for a living. They have access to facilities, coaches, equipment, etc, that weekend warriors can’t even imagine, and they use all of that all the time. If weekend warriors could hit 500+ shots a day with a launch monitor that told them everything about each shot, then played 18 holes, then worked out, and hit the chipping and putting green, we’d all be a lot better. But to get there, you have to play at or near the pro level.

[@aych23]

link?

[@nutyyyy]

I mean its no different from any other sport. Relatively few amateurs would expect to match pros in football, rugby, cricket or many other sports.

[@driven2succeed141]

This is probably one of the best golf videos I've watched. It helps many understand why they are not successful in the long run. Thanks man!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you playa

[@FairwayJack]

"be you ...just better" ...good stuff ...you should publish a coffee table book of your many golfing maxims ...my favorite was... "don't sabotage your game 'cos you fear death and dying alone" ...I'm not sure what it means exactly but I am sure I like it ...that gem was on your million view vid

[@chrisrainger6578]

Hey man! This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and it was awesome! Lots of good advise, a big slice of personality and a dollop of humility. Very cool.

[@brianchatfield2571]

Sharing your lessons and thought processes has helped me tremendously. Thank you playa; your channel is just fantastic for me. I appreciate it.

[@hammersandchords2897]

Love this video. It really is all about reducing errors! For the handicappers above 15 I would say it is more about hitting consistent shots and THEN reducing errors. But, in the end - it is all about PRACTICE (and putting).

[@todburres6460]

Matt - found your channel through the Mr Shortgame tourney - kudos to both of you! I love your content - I am totally at risk of self-destruction through all the “tips” on KZbin and your content is exactly what I need as I re-enter the game after a long time without playing. Thanks a ton - hope to learn and follow the way of the playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddafind!

[@mattandlenka1]

The way you’ve put this video together is superb. Great editing, graphics, commentary etc. Well done

[@youngrav2311]

It’s wild that on almost every course you play, you have a caddie putting in work!

[@simon2776]

I think that the difference between me and a pro is that the pro plays golf.

[@enterusernamehere7150]

🤣

[@liliam4964]

Lol

[@danielmiller2775]

Pro Mo wearing that bucket and screaming one across the Amazon on the Par 5. Brilliant.

[@MikeGolfsOregon]

Something about golf disconnects the reasoning centers of the brain and makes golfers think they can consistently pull off shots they've never practiced, even routine or easy shots. Your channel has been helping me reconnect the rational part of my brain when I golf, so I can accept that I shouldn't always be "going for it", and more importantly, accept that the results, good or bad, are mostly the product of how much I've practiced or not. Now hand me my driver, I've got this...

[@GolfSidekick]

Hold my beer...

[@MikeGolfsOregon]

Golf Sidekick I got you, boyfriend.

[@pablol4749]

Man, you give it all for this great youtube channel and you play almost like a pro. Cheers!

[@knalledge2407]

"Forget birds for now, that's for the Pro's....or is it...Forget the Pro's, that's for the birds." This hit deep playa! Quote-game has been 🔥🔥🔥

[@GolfSidekick]

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and then

[@JakeXSV]

Just found this channel through Mr short games KZbin tournament vid. Loving the content! Great stuff keep it up.

[@jordangrobbelaar]

JakeXSV he is class mate, definitely subscribe;)

[@GolfSidekick]

Welcome aboard the juggernaut Jake

[@nebulonv6015]

45* "deathly cold" jesus man that's what I've been playing in all year long 2020 so far. That's like a heat wave around here at the moment!

[@Fighting-4-Par]

Yes! Here in Ohio, I've played around a dozen rounds so far this year in the 40's!

[@TheSaintblash]

Thanks for sharing a great attitude and positive approach to the game! I always play assuming i am 1+ every hole and enjoy anytime i get it under!

[@GolfSidekick]

Good thinking playa you are welcome

[@johnnc91]

Keep up the content mate. Vids have been a great help. Playing far more relaxed has helped a heap. Hasn't quite translated into much better scores yet, but certainly enjoying golf much more now.

[@dadmaxx8641]

Hey Matt, I really enjoy your videos. I struggled with the driver for many years. I've been enjoying recent success with it. Here are a few keys. First, when you get to the top of your backswing, just have a slight pause. Second, when coming down simply imagine that you are throwing a ball side arm...let your right hand be the main feel. Strangely, this will keep you behind the ball where you need to be. Finally, release that throw fully towards the target with a full follow through including a release of the hands. If you don't follow through, you're gonna snap hook it. As you practice, you may find that you're killing it but the direction may be slightly off. Solve this by adjusting your ball position either more in front or further back. This simple move, throwing a ball sidearm...like skipping a stone, is something everybody can do. The driver should be the easiest club in your bag to manage.

[@GolfSidekick]

Will be seeing a pro soon

[@CruceEntertainment]

I am using irons off the tee a lot more, it does help with control, but it also calms me down and makes me think more strategically.

[@lookkool]

These comparisons videos are always fun to watch...and you can learn a few things too! I can’t wait till the courses are open, so I can get out and play 🏌️ We only have a few more months before it starts snowing again in 🇨🇦 lol

[@glennwiebe5128]

Isn't that the truth! My concern is that courses will be open this year. Crazy!

[@eddielow2026]

Love the birdsong in the background, takes me back to my short days in Thailand, the pao wao and the plaintive cuckoo.

[@vivitoisright382]

I can tell your body swing was different today, like you were swinging across, but you managed to play well under the circumstances and was the bad chip ,wrong club etc that hurt your score. As a 1 HC I can tell you, that yes , you need to fall in love with your driver but use it when it make sense . Try to find a Driver that is more forgiving for you, do a fitting with a pro and launch monitor to find out. And you are right, we recreational players save strokes by avoiding errors ,which usually come from bad decisions (course management ). Great video brother,like always. Thanks for sharing.

[@GolfSidekick]

There is only one kind of real low handicapper and its an enlightened one. This is one of the things no one talks about. Genuine low handicappers below 3 handicap, talk a certain way. There's very little malice in the way a genuine "in real life" low-handicap talks - very little disbelief regarding someone's handicap, but an understanding of playing partners and how they are playing and potential of that playing partner. The internet pros and internet low handicappers are the worst. It's very rare to get a comment like yours but if anyone reads this guy's comment, this is how low handicappers talk. Thanks for the comment

[@kylem9503]

Awesome watch Matt, you played great! Thanks for making golf even more fun and bringing a positive attitude to the game!

[@GolfSidekick]

The only positive you don't want is an HIV test

[@deanandraschko485]

One of the best golf channels. Crazy how you don’t have more subscribers

[@GolfSidekick]

I think I will ave to start asking people to like and share and subscribe. It's part o the formula but I don't do it. but I will have to start

[@jackyang3736]

I can always learn new stuff from your video. Thank you for all the efforts you have spend.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa.

[@tfleming92]

I think "slipping further into self-loathing" sums up the golf experience for many people. Despite being a 17 hcp and having the kind of misses that are a danger to wildlife and adjacent housing, I have worked on the ability to reset, mentally. It still needs work, but I have a very positive experience on the course, finding moments of zen in those pure connections.

[@GolfSidekick]

That’s a good point which is why this channel exists to hopefully get More people out of self loathing

[@joshuamclean6241]

Matt - love it as always bro. With your driver one tip my coach gave me was practice to get to a level where you only have ONE miss, not a two way miss (he prefers me to hit a fade). Remember what Jack once said, he always knew if he was going to miss it, it would be right, never left. - You can do it bro, hit the driver, miss it only to one side and you will be scratch playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir, will be getting my swing in sync this year. It's severely "off" but it's not any one thing. It's a chain of events that needs the weakest link to be buffed up

[@joshuamclean6241]

Golf Sidekick you can do it bro! My view would be hit a fade. My coach told me a fade is better than a draw, less can wring with a fade. And going by the videos not much wind so hit that power fade playa

[@robertreese6999]

Hi Matt nice video as always, great play by both of you. Comment at 16:20 I can totally agree with. This is pretty much exactly where I'm at right now, and I find the tee shot to be the "key" to most holes for me. While I am aiming to shoot under par, and often like to get the ball as far down the fairway (!) as possible, if it isn't quite working then I have to sometimes step back and remember this: I don't have to bomb the driver 300+, but I DO need to make solid contact and have a reasonable ball flight with whatever club I select, to get confidence up and execute the second shot to the best of my ability. Sounds a bit like the GolfSidekick philosophy... I wonder where I got it from... ;-)

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly playa

[@NotSoFast71]

I threw out my driver after my round yesterday. It's my most inconsistent club by far. Even on the 1/10 chance I hit it "well", it's still only about 220 yards. I have one of those "The Perfect Club" in 24 degree that I easily hit 200 yards and straight 90% of the time. It's not as flashy as a driver, but my drives are usually worm-burners for 75 yards max. I never played well (100-100 on a par 72 course...shot a 90 ONCE) and I didn't play for 13 years after my dad died in 2007. I played my first round back with no range time and shot a 94 with your suggestions about course management, not trying to hit "hero" shots, and playing the clubs I do hit pretty well. First round back in almost 14 years and I break 100 with ease. I would have been damn close to breaking 90 if I had not tried several times to hit my driver, knowing full well I couldn't hit it reliably. I took your advice in other videos and played to have fun. I took 3 seconds to curse bad shots, then looked forward to hitting the next good one. I intentionally tried to play to my strengths and away from my weaknesses. Thanks for your videos, Matt.

[@MrZola1234]

The 3 biggest things i get out of your videos comparing different level players. 1. Play shots your comfortable with, I especially need a hybrid or lofted wood that i can hit in the 200 range. At my level a 2 iron like your go to would be too hard to hit. 2. Short game, short game, short game. 3. HAVE FUN!

[@hannibalwrecktor5506]

All this covid crap has my hours all wonky.. one benefit- I happen to be up & around when Matt drops a new vid. A little bit of light beams from some place filled with hope... & that shining place appears to be a snazzy bucket hat.

[@vika0194]

Here in Sweden more people than ever are playing golf this month. We have zero restrictions for it.

[@jbudd75]

Love all of this. Perspective.

[@GolfSidekick]

thanks playa

[@philippahrend8088]

That’s a great display of the difference, even though you can beat a pro or be equal on some holes. I have the capability of making easy par or birdie on every hole but half the time I don’t, mostly because of accuracy with the driver. And because I can mess up even easy shots from 100 yards in the rough or fairway. It’s always about consistency

[@bobrella4740]

I noticed in your recap that you didn’t mention the 3-4 putts that burned the hole and didn’t drop. My recap would have been more along the lines of if those putts just dropped, see how much better my score would have been. In reality, if the short game is better, those putts would’ve been shorter and more of a realistic chance to make. That thinking is the difference between a low handicapper wanting to improve and a high handicapper like me!

[@GolfSidekick]

Bobski you are right playa.

[@basdevil]

love your swing matt. Keeping it so simple

[@johnstead381]

Great advice. You don’t have to pull the big dog out every par 5 or long par 4. Sometimes there is such a thing as a good bogey. Been following you for a while now Sidekick. Love your content. Keep up the good work. Ta Steady🇦🇺🏌🏻‍♂️

[@GolfSidekick]

Well that's the thing. Hole two, I hit 4 iron 9 iron for bird, and Mo hits 3 wood punch, up n down for par. Now in the grand scheme of things, we play 10 rounds there, he may be slightly lower than me in score doing the same strategy we each used over and over. But for the FIRST time we play a course and perhaps the only time we get to play it, do we want to enjoy it and not lose our shit, trying to "experience" the course? Or play to what we can see and leave us hungry for more for the next time

[@popnsmoke100]

Well im a scratch golfer making and error once in a while and I can play myself out of just about any situation. I can tell you the difference is exactly what you said the pros practice everyday for many hours and in most cases its their sole job. I work full time but was able to go from 98 to sub 70's in about a year of driving range and lots of study. Now after 20 years of play and lots of practice I have narrowed down the perfect gold swing to 4 fundamentals.

[@Spotofgardening]

Just awesome content and attitude with helpful tips on the mental side of golf, this is really eye opening!

[@19aries81]

I learnt more from the 5 handicapper about how to get a decent score, maybe next time I wont be 25 over 😔😬

[@MrChirish1]

What a great video break down! Loved it and great footage of a Thailand golf club! 👌

[@scottchapman3507]

Man, I love your swing. It's so easy and fluid. I would love to be able to strike the ball like that.

[@lucieneapostol5358]

Is this in the Philippines? Recognize the caddies.

[@chlidera75]

This is really an OUTSTANDING video, so valuable. Thanks so much

[@Kaddywompous]

4:49 Don’t leave her hanging, bro!

[@4Stanzas]

"Slipping further into self-loathing..." You need to get a few rounds in with Didi.

[@GolfSidekick]

I don't self loathe. Lol but it seems to be a favorite past time of Western culture lately. Didi and I will play again but we are in different countries for a while!

[@paulid1770]

@@GolfSidekick you've got a point

[@atasits6362]

I'm not confident in my driver neither. I just tried to go out without driver and the result was just great. One more to add to this video is you are emotional player but Mo is quite emotionless while he was playing. :-) . looking forward for your next one.

[@GolfSidekick]

I am, but it's also hammed up a bit for the camera.

[@slrobinson3]

One off the best yet Matt. Great work.

[@norms4831]

"A little bit is better than nada, sometimes you want the whole enchilada" Whenever I want the whole enchilada I say to myself "Norm, man's got to know his limitations". Chicken stick engaged. Awesome video again Matt, hope you're doing well, now you know what we go through in the winter!! :) No golf, but at least we could do stuff. Now, nada.

[@GolfSidekick]

Greatest opening scene of any movie ever

[@hammersandchords2897]

MATT - question, do you set up the camera to the right of your shot to avoid "seeing it" in your peripheral vision? I ask only because I think almost all your shots are going right and then see that they are not, because of the camera angle. I know these videos take a lot of time to produce, thanks for the hard work.

[@marklauber8744]

hit three wood or driver, what is up with all these long irons on tee for 5 handicap?

[@ron9033-g5c]

mark lauber I agree he’s a five handicap, hit driver.

[@StikkySS]

He's probably a 5 because he doesn't hit driver much. Long irons are a lot more reliable and consistent, even for pros. First tip I ever got to shoot lower scores was to leave the driver in the truck and it worked for me.

[@jml-rj5re]

I say Tin Cup it or die. I always take the big dog out. Two iron is my least favorite club.

[@GolfSidekick]

Perhaps it's the fact that at that stage I was burned out from work, not able to practice. Not able to leave work behind due to some pressures setting up a business. Perhaps it's the fact that every situation is dynamic. Hole 1: Hit iron, pro hits driver...just a 3 putt prevented it from being a tie Hole 2: Driver par, iron birdie Hole 3: I don't own a 3 wood, so I hit next best Hole 4: Don't know the course, hit to what I can see. pro knows the course hits driver. Same score Hole 5: Tied in par Hole 6: Low confidence in driver, pain in body, weak effort. Poor bunker shot, 3 shot swing in one hole. That was the real difference. Hole 7: Both driver, both birdie Hole 8: Scrambling 3's Think. Switch brain on. Proceed

[@josephcarter9761]

Golf Sidekick what do you do for work m8? Always curious what the heck you are doing hanging out in Thailand lol wish I could live that life

[@garyrae5413]

Perfectly explained and executed video. Succinct and to the point,showing us junior playas how to move up the levels to approach the Nirvana of Total Baus IDGAF Playaroonski stylee...👏🏻👊🏻💥

[@GolfSidekick]

Gary hi nice to see you still around playa

[@garyrae5413]

Never tire of your shiz mate....I don't know how you manage to keep it so fresh,there's always little info bombs 💥to suprise and delight!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@swingeasyguy]

Nice video, I like the temper, but you have nothing on me; just broke another putter last year! I'm a 3 index and 64 yrs young, I only drive it 240 but drive like Fred Funk, very straight, almost never miss a fairway. I 3 putted last year three times I think and have a great short game, but only hit my 7 iron 150, but am really good from 130 in, usually inside 25 feet. I play with an ex PGA tour winner who is over 50 and the big difference is driver, he's 60 yards longer, and his long game is much better than mine, and his bunker play is significantly better; those are the main differences I find in all plus golfers over myself, even young scratch players.

[@GolfSidekick]

When I ever get to the STates I am going to make a Stacked Golf style video and hit the course with 28 clubs and slowly lose them as I dislike them by throwing them into the hazards and bushes

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

Still great golf!! I think you will definitely work on your driver for those long par 4's. But your strategy and way to play golf is great!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes, I will be getting lessons and working on my body to get myself in order to jam hard

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

@@GolfSidekick I am looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@corydanielson7369]

Maybe you should try out a really beefed up driving iron to give you a little more distance off the tee, but still the comfort of hitting an iron. Have you ever tried one?

[@GolfSidekick]

I am quite keen on a GAPR low but will take a look at other options. But i prefer the idea of a wood or hybrid off the deck over a driving iron. I will need to explore once my game and swing is in better shape!

[@rolloph72]

"CADDY NO GOOD" I'd buy that shirt.

[@xxhank]

definitely!

[@rondogg04]

Take my money. Would love it!

[@dillonribeiro7405]

Definitely

[@GolfSidekick]

Okay I will do it

[@stephprime]

I’ll buy it as well 😀😀

[@samsonproductionvietnam123]

Did you guys use the Track man for the ball following? or just a graphics ? nice quality of video.

[@coreyl6221]

Mo's game is straight 🔥 You eyeballing a particular 3 wood to put in the bag? Or was the M5 shown what you are going for?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes, Cobra 3 wood or Taylormade M5 o something with a sexy, clean face. Maybe a bit deeper faced too, I usually like the shallow face but I think I want a beefier face to feel like I am jamming a mini driver off the tee

[@The_JMac]

Taylormade mini driver then?

[@dipbeats4782]

10:25 isn’t this just the worst feeling 😭😹

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

Some great 'way of playa' play there Matt, great ball striking, well done mate.

[@shahrambarikhan]

A very good effort mate. Complimentry Birdie by me to you

[@hitmikey]

Cool to see you working hard to make the videos. Waddarunna

[@GolfSidekick]

I was pretty tired after this nine, sprinting filming al 4 people's shots. Unreal.

[@andrewheather3519]

I am a 4/5 most of the time and agree with a lot you say, but off the tee. I hit driver a lot as i can shape it it. I think playing too conservatively off the tee takes away more birdie chances.. But it can get you into trouble as well. like today hahaha. 2 doubles on holes i don't need to take driver on haha. 7 over instead 4/5.

[@GolfSidekick]

Driver needs to be tamed in order to use it to full effect. I haven't practiced a single day in 18 months or so....it's y own fault. I must do more

[@stevefrommars]

really really enjoyed watching this

[@TheZenEffect]

"8'C - Deathly Cold" Nonsense, I'm from Scotland where the game was invented and the average temperature all year can't be much different from that.

[@GolfSidekick]

No one should be allowed outdoors below 20°c

[@TheZenEffect]

@@GolfSidekick I wish!

[@UnseenSpirit]

Obviously if you're used to 8c then that's fine. However go to a country with 32 c and a humidity of 80 percent your Scottish body will not like it either...

[@benross422]

I regularly play in NYC when it's below 0 C.

[@samuelsullivan1121]

Golf Sidekick I live in Canada I’ve been golfing at 0C

[@eliascarlander5592]

As a new player this was very useful

[@andgolf6968]

Matt’s red golf ball is vibin

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

I'm a 3 handicap and I'll tell you - 30-50 yards off the tee with the same club, and 5 less putts a round. I can hit clubs the same distance as a pro, but I can't make the same athletic swing on the ball, generate the clubhead speed, and still have the same accuracy. And I don't have the patience to line up and read every putt, or practice enough to drop down to a 25-30 putts a round average. Nor do I play on greens straight enough, nor have playing partners willing to let me take that long.

[@GolfSidekick]

100% absolutely. I am a quick player in general. But when I add the camera, I have to be even quicker. Then I was running between shots to record all the other players, yep all 3 others. And so things are hyper sped up. If I had the time, with no camera and playing with peopl who are okay to jam a 5 hour round, with no one behind me, I would shoot lower scores. I would line that little line up on the greens, commit to better-visualized shots, get comofrtable on the tee shots with driver more often. But it's that extra 30 seconds per shot that I need t use for myself, not filming! When I am not running around, and I don't film, it is a much better result for sure

[@mpreiss7780]

Agreed but I will say after being a walking scorer at a WGC event the last 4 years, Pro's don't dilly dally their rounds are quicker than some of mine at a municipal. I always thought/read the pro's were slow but in my experience 4 & half hours is about their average. I will say maybe is because at a WGC event there are only 72 players in the field but still

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

@@mpreiss7780 Yeah - the people I play with are round in 3 1/2 hours walking, usually under 4. We are all shooting under 80ish though, so not much time looking for balls etc.

[@mpreiss7780]

@@TheToledoTrumpton you play at 6am? At my home course chambers bay mid morning 5 hour rounds are normal. But on the lesser courses 4 half is average. I do believe that being able to leave pin in helps a little with pace.

[@TheToledoTrumpton]

​@@mpreiss7780 Most clubs I have played at, if you get out early, 6 - 7:30am, you get a clear run and the low handicap members race round. I'm starting to get a little old though and not going as fast as I used to. Can't do it on a public course, but if you get in with the pro, you can get an early tee time every week and no one really minds. There is usually that group of 3 or 4 foursomes in every club, and everyone is happier if they go out first.

[@DanTwigGolf]

8C is cold??? Here In the UK that’s good weather to play golf in. Nice mild day

[@rickpetryk2658]

Thank you for the analysis but who was the cutie in knee highs:)

[@GolfSidekick]

Chalisa Limpipolpaibul, Mo's sister

[@zacharymilos392]

The day I watched Henrik Stenson hit an iron while I was about 20ft away.... That sound... I knew he was on an entirely different planet than me. Maybe even galaxy.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah so Mo was explaining to me how he doesn't have the shots that the PGA tour guys do. The guys who come from Asian tour after a good season and go to the PGA Tour come back and they're like NAH DUDE THOSE AMERICAN GUYS ARE ON ANOTHER PLANET. The shots where you need to draw one into a back left pin off a fade lie onto a green sloping into the water. Mo was saying that is an example of a shot he doesn't have yet and people like the top 200 in the world can just jam one in 6 feet

[@Golfzilla70]

John Daly once said the biggest difference between weekend warriors and the pros was that the pros all had phenomenal short games. I agree with that, but with the caveat that all the pros can ALSO hit their driver 280-300 yards AND keep it in play at the same time :)

[@Golfzilla70]

@@megabonnar keeping it in play and hitting the fairway are two different things --- they're good enough to bomb it, and not care if it's in the fairway or not -- as long as they can put a club on the ball and they've got a pathway to hit through, they're fine not hitting fairways. I believe it's one of the problems with today's game. I absolutely love seeing these guys bomb the ball, but at the same time i DON'T like seeing them bomb it, miss the target, and it makes no difference. Accuracy off the tee doesn't mean what it used to, but that's just my humble opinion.

[@donwitmer7969]

Nice to see you playing with "Johnny Canuck" again! Good luck with the Mr. Short Game Tourny and the Isolation Tourny with Seb!

[@GolfSidekick]

Canuck will make an appearance in a 9 hole video with pro Bo

[@jpecora2]

"If you drop bombs, then back it up. Your gameplay MUST match your strengths." This spoke to me on so many levels. I play off 6 and hit 300 yard drives and can chip like a BAUS, but my approach game is shocking inside 120. I am almost ALWAYS inside 120 if I pipe a Driver somewhere and NOTHING is more frustrating than being 60 yards closer to the hole than your buddy and missing the green.

[@GolfSidekick]

100% - so at the range, hit 10 drivers, 90 shots inside 120 - groove that shit. Then hit the pitching area and practice those 30-70 yarders. You should be off scratch. But you can see there is a fine line. Is it GAINING strokes? Or is it stopping those silly errors?

[@jpecora2]

@@GolfSidekick it's so true Matt! I think part of my problem, and something they never tell you with "strokes gained," is that the temptation to fire at the pin only INCREASES the closer you get to the hole. So if I'm 140 out, I may just aim middle and be safe, but if I'm 75 yards away, I'm thinking "get it close" and often bring trouble into play with bunkers or short sides. Plus I almost feel there's MORE pressure to convert when I've hit a great drive and am sitting pretty in the fairway. Gotta just grind on inside 70-120 yard shots and just get comfortable with all my wedges hitting full. Such a great video. Killiing the quarantine content game!

[@GolfSidekick]

@@jpecora2That's where I am right now, you see? I am not PROGRESSING becauseI con comfortably play off a 5 handicap just jamming 2 irons all day. But the knock on effect is where the strategy and practice really comes in. With 2 iron off every tee, I gotta be strong with 4-7 iron approaches. And have a great short game because I miss greens more often. But if I want to GAIN strokes, I need to get the driver going like I did while I was in Malaysia for a while last year. But then I need to shift focus to other approach clubs. It's great beacue I have the 4-7 iron licked. But now to focus on inside 160 cos that's where most approaches will be from. And particularly 140 and in which is my PW, 50, 54, 58. The whole strategy takes a shift to longer tee ball, shorter approaches. BETTER LAG PUTTING and better proximity to the hole for more putts dropping. This is what I think can bring me to scratch again because when I was scratch, I hit my driver more accurately than my 8 iron. I always used to say it when I was scratch too. It will come but it needs to be undrstood which shots are needed and the mindset shift that needs to happen

[@jpecora2]

@@GolfSidekick 100% Boss Man. That's where the pressure comes in for me. Because I'm so close to the green on many approaches, I put too much pressure on myself to hit it close because my putting isn't great and anything outside 5 feet is a likely miss, so it filters up the rest of the bag. You've said it so many times, you have to work from the green backwards. Even in my best rounds (close to level par), I usually have 28-30 putts, which is crazy when you think about it.

[@dirkhobo4364]

nice course!! pro's are play golf the whole day all day's.. that (and their talent) give them a level we never will reach. i did see pro Bo also in this video and you where running after her with your camera. I guess/hope that means there is another video from her comming out also.

[@GolfSidekick]

She is coming soon playa. Totally chill legend

[@jsoelistyo9701]

get pro Mo to run around and plan and do the filming. i suspect he'd drop a few shots ;) btw can we have more videos of pro Bo and especially Jackie Chulya pleaseee . i've watched the Jackie one so many times i've memorized the dialogue. her lower body is so stable during the swing, just trying to replicate it has made me hit the ball so much better.

[@GolfSidekick]

I will be able to get pro's on the shannel when their schedule allows. For them it's their job so I need to work around convenience for them but there will be a couple coming after lockdown which should quench your thirst

[@jsoelistyo9701]

@@GolfSidekick thank you. i'll just keep rewatching the Jackie ones for the time being. they really are a God send. it's strange because i've read countless golf instruction books and seen so many videos but nothing has made such an impact.

[@thenorthernwill]

It seems like I'm following your channel like mad. You must be doing something right to keep us "normies" attracted to your content.

[@TheGolfClan]

Love the delayed club twirl

[@golf5555555]

5 handi move

[@stevencowan1788]

Your in my head playa 🤯 👊🏻👌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GolfSidekick]

Always

[@jventure1961]

Neat. Course I know with friend Mo. Nice assessment.

[@rjenkins23853]

Do you think you play better when playing alongside a stronger player? Just wondering if that plays into at all.

[@GolfSidekick]

Sometimes man, but I have to leave the ego in the lockers. If I go out there and try KEEP UP with them, I will fail. But I guess with Mo, I am comfortable so we can jam. It does put into perspective what you need to work on and everyone who wants to get better should be playing with people whose handicap is 5 shots lower than theirs at all times.

[@renaldorini]

That is the thing I've been struggling with lately. I shot a +14 a couple weeks ago with 4 triples. So I was +12 on 4 holes and +2 on the other 14. Tough scene.

[@tchadwic82]

Ren Bettendorf know that pain all to well.

[@GolfSidekick]

Good news that, because it mean that's an easy +8 round there. WHY did you make +12 over 4 holes? What is the reason? Not the symptom, but the cause. Isolate that, fix it, and you will be a man my son

[@stripervince1]

I got paired up with a tour pro in a foursome last year. His level of play was incredible he parred almost every hole two birdies in the round and one eagle. This is what pros do. I’m a very good golfer but not even close to how good this guy was

[@GolfSidekick]

It's a totally different universe

[@connorrake269]

Lowering my handicap like crazy after watching your videos! Also a lot less club throwing! #waddateacher

[@GolfSidekick]

Throw a club every now and then but only if you are going to break it or leave it where it lies. It must be a club that you no longer want. Otherwise you have to go through the indignity of picking it up

[@mpreiss7780]

Yeah is pretty simple. reduce stupid errors, get the most out of your equipment, work on your golf fitness, practice (productively!!) as much as you can and then play as much as you can!!!! Is what I love about golf, challenging myself everyday to improve and become the best golfer I can be. It seems I learn something new about my golf game/swing/stroke every few rounds. Is not the destination, its the journey that's so much fun. Cheers from Chambers Bay!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Chambers Bay has a gem living there

[@mpreiss7780]

@@GolfSidekick Not sure what means but I agree

[@krusher74]

Also, a pros swing speed is probably 5/10mph faster. give them a more lofted club from the same approach distance

[@reggieg32]

This is awesome. You should do a video showing a difference between you and the BogeyBrothas. Would be epic

[@GolfSidekick]

Will do when I go to the States

[@weerapongcTTM]

when did you play this game ? currently Chiang Mai is cold as 8 deg in morning ? i'm almost dried out from the hot weather here in Hatyai.

[@GolfSidekick]

Jan 2020 playa. I spent a month in CM

[@marinmb44]

This was eye opening, thank you!

[@edjcambridge]

Do you think it possible to over manage your game? The 9th hole was an example of this...

[@nathankile9452]

Helpful videos man. But let's be honest the driver is the most fun club in the bag

[@udayaai]

Do you think you could play much better if you weren't recording. I tried recording and playing last weekend and its tough! so much respect watching your videos right after trying to do that.

[@GolfSidekick]

I do play better when I don't record. In this video, I recorded 4 people. That meant sprinting between shots. So yes I do play better. I probably would play between 3-8 shots better on any given round. I havent played an unrecorded roundfor a long time

[@golfoholics331]

I dont‘t know the difference between a golfpro and a hcp 5 but I know the difference between a hcp 5 and a hcp 8 and its huge🤪

[@metsman1983]

Gotta say, Mo's obviously better, But you're pretty frigging good too! I would be interested to see that same video except for three or four holes you try to play the hole exactly as he does and see what the score difference would be.

[@GolfSidekick]

I will do that with him when I am confident in the driver again - I haven't practiced golf for 18-24 months now so I need to hit the range, the course and the short game area

[@BombTechGolf]

Great video! We gotta get you confident bombing your driver! 🏌🏻‍♂️💣

[@starfox1340]

Matt, do you carry fairway woods in your bag ? i just kinda noticed you never hit them. i love my 3-wood and Nike Hybrid!

[@GolfSidekick]

No fairway wood. I have a 3 wood but it's shit, so I will get fitted for a Cobra or something

[@starfox1340]

Golf Sidekick I use a cobra baffler 3 wood. It is an old club but damn I strike that thing! I also use the single length cobra irons and I love the feeling of a consistent iron length.

[@starfox1340]

I buy used every time lol

[@The_JMac]

Best video yet!

[@teatimegolf]

Bro you said that about the last one haha

[@The_JMac]

@@teatimegolf clarification, it's my favourite video that I've commented on in the last 24hrs.

[@hj1016]

Whoa, Mo just stepped in front of your birdie on 3!!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Mo is the boss so he does what he likes and none of us care about that stuff