Every Shot of a 13.1 Handicap Golfer's Round (Royal St David's GC)

[@sparks4533]

Great video James, as a member at RSD, thanks for a fair appraisal of our beautiful course. It's a tough links challenge in any weather. You played a very shrewd round, and even with a couple of triples, you did brilliantly to avoid bunkers and the treacherous rough for the most part. Our grounds staff do an amazing job maintaining the course throughout the year, and it really showed on your Vlog. Cheers

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers Sparks, I knew I had to plot my way around otherwise it would have been easily 100+. A shame I forgot how to putt on this day but that's the way golf goes sometimes! In a way, I'm glad that it was a 2 to 3 club wind as that's a big defence of links golf courses. The front 9 was especially challenging as on nearly every hole the wind switches around. I'm definitely looking forward to playing your amazing course again in the future 👍👍👍

[@Chris-si4ox]

Love your temperament, i'm the crazy guy on the course who is usually throwing his golf clubs in frustration

[@timbeaumont4292]

Well down James! Your enthusiasm and love of the game comes shining through. Keep it going. Such a refreshing attitude.

[@sizenineelm]

If you're playing links golf in the wind, you really need to have the bump-and-run in your weaponry - instead of hitting a high pitch/chip from 30-50 yards you grip down on a 7 or 8 iron and hit the ball in low. Much more controllable. Course looked lovely with the castle above it.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

You're right, I don't have that bump and run shot. Once I changed to grip down on the SW those shots were much better on the back 9 👍👍

[@bs3156]

Just found this and loved it. Due to be playing next week and cannot wait. When you found the yellow ball hitting out the rough, it did make me laugh!

[@louislaplante6195]

Hey James the views were amazing seeing that castle in the background was something to see....no drama😁

[@LargeAndInCharge16]

Loving this new format James, keep it up brother! Cheers from Canada

[@greggscott3664]

Absolutely Beautiful! Here's to you James!

[@Ed-fr2mx]

awesome video as always! You've about given me enough courage to do my own videos soon enough. Even your earlier videos were great, but I really love how your style has evolved to what it is now. Can't wait till the next. Cheers from Canada

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Good luck with your channel! Thanks for watching :-)

[@scottd291]

I played there this year it’s an absolutely fantastic course really enjoyed it. Got to say you’ve put together a very nice blog and when I played it I couldn’t really figure out how to do it from what others had put online, but your footage is absolutely fantastic, and that is the way the course plays.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Me too, I didn't get a feel for the course from the other KZbin videos out there. I think a lot of people have their cameras too low down missing out on the views 👍👍

[@randyclark1221]

Very nice video. Probably your best so far on the channel. Beautiful course as well. Thanks for posting.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers Randy, I think it's my best video posted too. Links golf is supposed to be played in conditions like this. No wind makes it too easy with the extra rollout. Thanks for watching :-)

[@efen7120]

Beautiful landscape & course!! I was impressed with your ability to not lose yourself in the atmosphere. Enjoying the course is all that matters, nice birdie!

[@daveking1903]

Yet another great video James 👍. Love the way you enjoy your golf no matter how the round is going !

[@davegregory2809]

Another great vlog from you. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Kedbuka]

What a beautiful course. Castle in the background is rad. Never seen that before. Couple tough holes but nice birdie on No. 5 and solid pars on No. 7, 11 and 18. Enjoyed the video. Very pleasant round despite the windy conditions.

[@davidclarke6685]

Enjoyed the video, good knock with superb views.

[@andrewjgordon1372]

Well played James, proper links wind's really do make things different, but really well done with sticking with it, the course is on my bucket list to play. Looking forward to the next one.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I booked this round 4 days beforehand and it was forecast to be very mild. At least the rain held off! lol

[@johnbutler6025]

Man I’ve been watching your videos for a while. Major improvement. Your putting is on point. 👍

[@jeannehamik68]

Love the No Drama😊

[@Golfofftheyellows]

Another great video James. Shame about the wind. Keep them coming.

[@davidmasson3775]

Have booked a weekend at RSD next month, thanks for this video, James. A very good instructional!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Have a great trip! It's a stunning course :)

[@davidmasson3775]

@@notaperfectgolfer3489 Thanks James, cannot wait!

[@mrkipling3841]

Well played and great video.

[@darensmith2033]

Best one yet! Enjoyed the format a lot.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers, not sure if the gps map should be a bit smaller but it makes the vids easier to follow 👍👍

[@debtel007]

Great video James 👏🏻👏🏻

[@joncarter9041]

Thanks for another introduction to Welsh golf courses. It was a beauty. Plus your game seems to getting better. Very nice bird.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

If I putted a little better this could have been a much better round. Always the way! :-)

[@happydaysveg1965]

I played there earlier in the year! Very nice course and i played quite well for me! I cant wait to give it another go!

[@wolverinefife3521]

Honest golf is still good to watch,, nice wok Sir!

[@georgehilleary9743]

Well done James. The course is beautiful.. Keep grinding..

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers George, thanks for watching 👍👍

[@comus01]

Love your video's. Nice putt on the 5th for birdie, nice shot.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

If I 3 putted that one the score could have really gone south! haha 👍👍

[@edwitt9337]

Got to play 17 courses on my amazing bucket-list golf trip to the UK last summer. Royal St. David’s & Clwb Nefyn were my 2 favorites in your lovely country. Keep the great content coming. Love your channel. 🇺🇸⛳️👍

[@chrischandler5806]

Another great video. Nice birdie as well.

[@andrewmartin808]

Great video James, very enjoyable round!!!...

[@geoff114]

James! Keep your right arm tucked in on your backswing! Read Ben Hogan's book, Enjoyed the video! Keep at It mate.

[@cedarhawkfan2791]

Beautiful course!

[@briangray00]

Lovely video, lovely course.

[@johnp6987]

A good round considering the weather. I’ve banished myself to the range currently in order to get a more consistent swing 😄

[@bloodyliar]

Good Stuff ! you could see even on the early holes - the greens had you beat !

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Tough putting in the wind like that. You can lose all feel which happened more than once! haha 👍👍

[@jettjones9889]

Very good score especially considering the wind.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers mate, I was expecting 100+ when I felt the wind in the car park. Approach shots play so much harder in conditions like this 👍👍

[@iansamuels5242]

Played there 3 weeks ago and loved the course which was in great condition, a tough course made harder on a windy day and lots of danger with the Heather and gorse !!! 😊

[@aba44000]

Very Nice video👍

[@rgbargeee]

HI James a great video again , i was lucky enough to play there last week on a twilight ticket, absolutely outstanding course . Unfortunately the amazing greens beat me up too .couldnt fault the course the pro shop or the facilities all were A1. My home course is in north wales too ill give you an oy oy if i see you out and about :)

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Nice one. Yeah, some of the greens were massive which makes it tricky if you're not in tight 👍👍

[@neilhiscutt8796]

"People off to the beach" crikey, looks a bit grim for that lol great video yet again, well done 🙂

[@Sam501UK]

Great video James, I'm still looking forward to when I get my first Birdie ... even a par would be nice! 😅

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Keep grinding pal 👍👍

[@acsmith818]

I've yet to actually watch this video but I love your shoes, man.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Footjoy Traditions from a couple of years ago. Soooooo comfy :-)

[@barrysmith7291]

Not to bad of play in that wind , if your down my neck of the woods I’ll sort you out a game in Tenby 👍

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers Barry, things could have got really out of hand on the scoring side if I was in bunkers! lol 👍👍

[@willowfi5110]

James, my Dad and I have been sharing some quality time watching a bunch of your videos, I only recently got in to golf and your videos are so relatable and enjoyable. Keep up the great work. My Dad pointed out that you always play by yourself, so we’d love to invite you for a round with us, a stableford at our home course, our treat. Not sure how to contact you directly so I hope you see this and would be interested!

[@richardingram1013]

Great views

[@johnwilson6336]

Your shots to the green from tricky yardages (40 to 70) remind me of my own failing to lay up to a comfortable full-wedge range. I always seem to just hit as far as I can versus playing to 90 to 100 yards. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@petermurphy7627]

Tough conditions there James, makes you think hard about each shot you play. Best get use to it with winter approaching 😅😅

[@karlapps2231]

On another day a few of those bogies would have been pars. Another good video 👍🏻

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I couldn't buy a putt on the back 9. It sometimes goes like that for everyone! 👍👍

[@karlapps2231]

@@notaperfectgolfer3489 we have all had rounds like that. Loving your regular content, missed it whilst you were away

[@IainHirons]

James…another enjoyable video…..thank you……I would like to say your practise swing at the start of the second nine is more relaxed…more shoulder turn ,keeping your left arm as straight as you can on the backswing and also a good tempo….keep it up….I look forward to the next video…cheers

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I might be doing a full swing overhaul this winter. Last time it didn't work out but hopefully I will stick with it this time 👍👍

[@davehurley26]

Great video 👍 look at hole 3 and 4 tee shots just adjust your alignment so aim more left rough and your hit more fairways and greens 👍👍

[@ReviewsForGolfers]

Nice round

[@jordandowney4395]

Travelled up last week for 3 nights played Nefyn, St David’s and Aberdovey. Royal St David’s the best course I’ve played everything superb and a tough test if you catch it on a windy day.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I haven't played Aberdovey yet. But RSDs was much tougher than Nefyn for sure! 👍👍

[@jordandowney4395]

@@notaperfectgolfer3489 RSD defiantly the hardest. We had no wind when we played Aberdovey so could have been so different but wind is the courses defence for sure. Keep up the content great videos

[@davidwalters313]

Great video Fantastic course. How much was it to play? Have you changed your putting technique? Hands look very high

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Green fees were £65-100 on the day I played. I haven't changed my putting technique but I've changed putters again recently. I'm really going down the putter rabbit hole now! lol 👍👍

[@davidwalters313]

@@notaperfectgolfer3489 well worth the money

[@brynsuperblue52]

hi mate have you changed to the 2 ball putter? were putting great before

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I'm chopping and changing again now which isn't good for consistency! SMH

[@charlesmelaisis4872]

Looks great course. Will play it next time I'm in North Wales should be next August will be a nice birthday treat for me. I may have missed it but how much did your green fee cost ?

[@matthewhendrick3436]

It's £100 or they do a twilight for £65 from 3pm which is great value. I try and play it every year and am there next week. Very tough course but the cheaper green fee is great value.

[@ixggolf]

Played this course on a recent golf trip - front nine was nice; back nine, into the wind ... it destroyed me.

[@DavidJones-ko8gp]

Cap on, cap off, jumper on and jumper off. I was beginning to think there were 3 or 4 of you playing!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I like to tee off without the cap on as it looks better on the thumbnails 👍👍

[@jimstuart2440]

Really enjoy ur videos however I didn’t see you tell us the price?

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Green fees were £65-100 on this day

[@antonphipps1354]

How on earth did you manage to get on without wearing the obligatory short white socks..🤷🏽‍♂️🤔? I'm looking forward to playing that course too in the not too distant future, so many thanks for the insight around the holes..👍👌??

[@matthew_lfc0365]

I’m visiting north wales in June for my 21st birthday for a long weekend . I’m thinking of playing conwy , nefyn, and royal st David’s . Is the course worth the £120 green fee . Or is there any other great courses that I should consider playing on my trip ?

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Hey mate. You can't go wrong with those 3 courses. They are most definitely the 3 best courses I've played in North Wales so far. Is RSDs worth it? It's definitely a unique course with the castle looming over you throughout the round. The reviews are consistently good so I'd say if you enjoy links golf then it is :)

[@kenirving5240]

15:35 It’s a shame local planners allowed that concrete monstrosity to be built in such a beautiful location 😢.

[@dmac2573]

Looks like something from soviet Russia!

[@IainHirons]

The local welsh council lock up the English who can’t afford their council tax on their second homes in that tower.

[@timdench2583]

I was thinking the same thing, especially with the castle being in the same shot

[@IainHirons]

Or James gets locked in the tower if he has any more 4 putts.😂@@timdench2583

[@jonathanparry9505]

Tough course and conditions

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

The score could have been much worst than this if I went in the bunkers! :)

[@jameslovering9158]

Tuff in the wind....

[@squirrelhughes43]

£100 quid!!! No course is worth that

[@salfordnick5336]

Stunning course and hard as nails

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Anything offline and you're playing for bogey at best!

[@jamesedwards1806]

If I don't get the feel of the wind effect by the 3rd hole it is usually a big score 😢😢. 👍🏻👴🏌🏾‍♂️⛳🇺🇸🦅