Every Shot of a 19 Handicap Golfer's Round (Rhos-on-Sea GC)

Can I break 90? - EVERY SHOT IN 14 MINUTES
A round of golf at Rhos-on-Sea golf course. It's a par 68 hole course that is not too tough and good for high handicappers such as myself.
I'm James, a golfer with a dodgy swing now playing off a 19 handicap. I had taken 3 golf lessons to improve my swing on the day of play. I previously was struggling with a straight left miss a lot which accounts for a 2 month break from recording course vlogs (lots of lost balls!).
I'm looking to continuously 90 after taking some golf lessons. Even if I don't shoot a good score I always enjoy strolling around the fairways of North Wales, UK :-)
Todays course: www.rhosgolf.c...

[@darensmith2774]

Really enjoying the videos. I punched the air when I saw that birdie putt drop in. It's nice to have a genuine golfer to root for.

[@versuz_mode_threadz3560]

So true, plus the sun setting in the background on 18 when he made the birdie was absolutely majestic.

[@GOLFDAYS]

I totally agree. I love others videos. And these are great to sit and relax too 👍

[@danwhitehurst9592]

I instruct and I’m a +1 and I love watching guys improve like you are. It takes guts to post videos like these and trying to get better and do things differently outside your comfort zone. I have huge respect because you respect the game.

[@GOLFDAYS]

😅 maybe I can get some lessons from a great golfer like yourself then

[@danwhitehurst9592]

@@GOLFDAYS I’m sure something could be figured out long distance. My Dad lives 700 miles away and we do it over the phone or I’ll text instructions after he sends me a video. I stopped giving lessons in person when Covid hit and my second kid was born. It wasn’t a big deal because it wasn’t my main source of income and gave me more time to play.

[@ariesclaw8623]

A recent subscriber, love watching your content, you make golf look simple as a 'normal' golfer. I hope i can get to your level!

[@jamesparker4022]

Love these videos James. Wish I had your short game, the chipping is superb. You appear so serene even when things aren't going well, a pleasure to watch.

[@rktay52]

Nice work. Beautiful lighting towards the end.

[@gazsorfleet6002]

I used to be a member at rhos now a member at abergele, 31 handicap would love to have a game sometime mate

[@kidsstopmecarping2130]

A breath of fresh air watching real, every day golf. Your actually a very good striker of the ball 👏

[@GOLFDAYS]

Totally agree. Nice to watch his videos and chill

[@tylerw1418]

These videos get me through work when I can’t golf. Thanks for all the effort you put into them. 👍🏻

[@andrewmartin808]

Thanks for your great and REAL golf videos!!!

[@DuyShortSwing]

This is awesome, I thought about doing something similar. I started my golf journey about 6 weeks ago.

[@GOLFDAYS]

Nice! How you getting on? You still enjoying the game?

[@DuyShortSwing]

@@GOLFDAYS I'm enjoying it so far. I'm aiming to play my first round of golf in a couple months. I've been working hard to piece together my game via practice at range/lessons/and just watching how others manage the course. I have already accept that there's going be a lot of ups and downs.

[@GOLFDAYS]

@@DuyShortSwing that's great mate 👍 That's going to be really exciting, just remember to have fun! I remember when I started playing i felt anxious about being on the course but don't you will be fine. Enjoy it, I still have plenty of ups and downs which you would see on my channel 😅 Great to hear more people playing. I would be interested to know how your first round goes if you ever fancy dropping by my channel to let me know. Good luck mate 👍

[@benmccormick2956]

You popped up on suggested, glad im watching, to see you drop you handicap from there is great to see, do you have an end goal of where you would like to be? Cheers from wales

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Hey Ben, no end goal in mind right now just to enjoy playing and take a handful more lessons in the spring. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@stanleyyelnats1313]

So it looks as though the lessons are paying off!! 🤔 I may have to take some myself! Excellent job on your handicap!! Down 3 more. Btw.... I shot a 106 yesterday, almost had my first birdie!!!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Good job on the 106, it's a benchmark to improve against. I'm definitely glad I took the lessons but it was hard going through a transitional phase with a new swing. Thanks for watching Stanley and good luck on the fairways! :-)

[@hedwegg]

Lacks Cool! Could be an 18!

[@d0m0]

Great playing man - played very solid. One of the things I've learned the hard way in golf is this: Don't follow a bad shot with another bad shot. This is what happened to you when you went quad/triple back to back. It's so important to regain composure and play the simplest shot possible to get you back in the hole. Fantastic golf though in general - something to think about for the future is scoring your round as per stableford scores with your handicap in mind. I think you had 40 points today, which is a fantastic & 4 strokes better than your handicap. Keep it up man, loving the content - no bullshit, just honest golf - refreshing to see.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers mate. Good advice I knew I was on for my best score but carding a quad kind of ruined my mindset. Thanks for watching! :-)

[@MuliCraftOfficial]

Good video, enjoyed watched 😝 Don’t ground your club in the bunkers though, only cheating yourself! 9:15

[@thisjustin352]

10/10 Hi Not a Perfect Golfer! I was wondering how you make your videos like this? I really want to track my shots and record full rounds too. If you can let me know, that would be awesome! :) Subbed for sure!!

[@Nealson454]

Love your calm assessment of each shot/score whether it's good or bad. Very entertaining and a great reminder that the game should just be enjoyed!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Thanks, I see a lot of people not enjoying their rounds as they expect to play their best game every time they tee up. Thanks for watching :-)

[@jobsheatz]

Nice putting and way to regroup after the quadruple. I have same issue but I blow up 2-3 holes per 18. That's my goal this year. To stop blowing up holes and keep the triples and quads down

[@peterguildford2133]

Blimey you're improving fast! Great putting. You aren't the longest hitter but you keep it simple and keep it in play. WELL DONE 😊

[@kevrobbo77]

this was great. i'm just getting back to golf after 10 years. and when playing regular the lads had me off 19hc. we were very similar for some club distances. i was pretty tidy within wedge range to and with putter. hit the 7 and 8 irons further but more erratic than you. about the same with woods used to carry 220 with driver when hitting it well. i played again last year because my back was getting better after seeing a ciro but still couldnt swing without pain. the 3 rounds i played last year i was still nice and tidy in wedge range and with a putter. guess you never really lose your touch. back is all better now been on the range to test it out the last two weeks. but cant hit anything. think i've almost sussed out the faults. hitting exact same sports on club faces(toe). thought i would look for similar hc video to see what i looked like on video, surprised just how similar lolz. gg's you deserve a sub.

[@si777]

You really remind me of the old me when you swing. If you don't want advice then please stop reading :)... and good luck in the future. I'm not sure if your instructor has done a mobility test with you, If he hasn't and nothing seems to hinder you then he needs to teach you how to turn properly. You have a decent short game and this is mainly due to the fact that you don't have to swing past half way. In your full shots you get to half way and you stop turning but the club just gets behind. Now you've created no leverage for the shot so your brain say's "I need some power" So you end up throwing the club over the top and throw your arms at the ball, Hence why you have a slice. I don't want to be 1 of those arm chair golfers but like I said you remind me of myself. You'd probably find if you did a half swing you'd score much lower and you probably wouldn't lose any distance. Continue with those lessons and dedicate time to the range and work on what you have been taught. Again good luck in the future.

[@drakeoldenburg2697]

Like you've said many times James. Golf is a funny old game. One hole you get a nine and a couple holes later you're putting it center of the cup for a birdie. Im really glad to see you ended the round on such a hugh note. Great work! Great video.

[@atscottcarnoustie2946]

I audibly groaned when your putt sailed by on 13. Apart from the 13th and 14th it was a solid round. We'll done ✔

[@lennykelly9952]

Very good James honest and to be fair your a better player you could probably knock another 4 shots off with the correct club selection.

[@lfenney5028]

Up and in on the 18th. Enjoying watching the progress keep it up James.

[@starlight987]

Really enjoying your videos, the improvement is massive and great to see! Must admit I cheered at the end when you holed for birdie lol. In spring time next year I may try my hand at a video or two, would be great to look back at a round and actually see my own shots. Keep up the good work!

[@MulMhmm]

Must say some really good putting here. I struggle with the driver so I'll try your technique.

[@frankmartin1638]

Great job M8..once u straighten out that driver consistently u gonna b money !

[@harryrussell6801]

As if you’ve gone from 27 to 19 handicap in two weeks lol

[@flexnfox5414]

This reminds me of golfing with americans... It sucks

[@castleslayer2468]

Yeah, some good golf shots there mate. Keep it up and your HC will drop even more.

[@tucker8736]

Good round, shame about 13,14. Well played mate 👏

[@freddybastiat8299]

nice round, learning the bump and run around the greens would help your game IMO

[@robertcourt8593]

Been watching a few of your rounds and your game is really coming along. 2 bad holes really cost you there on the back nine but a great birdie to finish! Keep up the good work, it's inspiring to see your progress!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I wish I could have those 2 holes back again but that's golf! Thanks for watching Robert :-)

[@dennisliau1193]

I really enjoyed watching you play. God bless

[@user-nh4tm6hh4j]

Seems like a pretty good golfer compared to the guys I hang out with.

[@colinnewman6074]

Really enjoying these videos as a new golfer myself. Some on those courses in north wales look stunning. I’ll look at playing them next year.

[@GOLFDAYS]

I really want to play Wales. They have really nice courses. I wanna do vlogs there👌👌

[@voodoo2plus1]

Cheers. Definitely punched the air in excitement when that birdie went in.

[@slydogger]

There was a time if I shot 4-5-6 over on the front nine I pretty much knew I was going to shoot 4-5-6 over par on the back nine. Now days if I have an incredible front nine (1-2-3+) the back nine (7-8-9+) always makes up for it. Why is that? The handicap never ever lies. L8

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I know what you mean. I was once EV through 6 holes on a 9 hole course. As soon as I realised it I went bogey x3 to finish! THanks for watching :-)

[@stepkycopky9354]

I noticed that you marked him down as hitting his driver LEFT on the 6 hole, when in actually fact, he did ANOTHER BIG fade/slice, and he appeared to aim his feet and club, LEFT, over the right hand RED woman’s tee marker. His shot actually seemed to start beautifully straight for where he was aiming. Did you align him there, or did he deliberately aim out of bounds knowing that his slice will put him in the middle of the fairway? Having said all of that, I would have marked his card as hitting the ball RIGHT again, as I think that is his obvious problem, and the rest of his game, (besides the couple of bad chips) is pretty solid for a 19 hcp, and if he took the driver out of his bag, or learnt to hit it straight, or used an easier club, he could take 3-5 shots off his score…..

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Well noticed! I messed up the alignment on the 6th tee big time, old habits creeping back in. My feet should be straight on with the small tree in the fairway but for some reason were aiming miles left! I can hit the 3 wood off the tee ok, but it's prone to skying so I stick with the driver. Thanks for watching :-)

[@rogernewton7831]

Awesome putt for double bogie on the second. I would like to see you get rid of your over the top movement before I subscribe.

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

My golf coach would like to get rid of the over the top too. Comes up first thing every lesson! haha :-)

[@tonykeogh6139]

Great round. Could easily have been a sub 80 !!

[@peterbrookes2431]

Great videos so glad I found this I’m learning golf at the moment and not played a course yet hoping to do this next year gives me a great insight to what it’s really like keep posting many thanks ⛳️👍

[@tylerw1418]

I’d say just get out there. You’ll probably impress yourself. At the least you’ll have fun and learn what you need to work on. Spend your range time practicing short game. Within 100 yards and putting. Saves my butt all the time.

[@norms4831]

Peter this gives you a super accurate picture of what to expect indeed. You won't have the touch as that comes with playing but in terms of what it will look like, what to expect, this is it! Enjoy the game and the journey Peter!

[@salfordnick5336]

Watched all, can see your improvement each month. Don't live too far away and I must play some of these courses...only played Conway and that was years back

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I played Conwy for the first time this week. The vid will be posted in a couple of weeks and it was a bumpy ride putting it mildly! Definitely enjoyable though and great experience. More lessons are on the horizon for me and I'm looking forward to improving in many different departments. Thanks for watching Nick :-)

[@andreagenito5049]

what's the tracer app?

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Shot Tracer app

[@larrythechipman]

Awesome work! Can’t believe how much you’re improving! I’d be a liar if I said I wasn’t slightly envious! I’ve been playing 7 months now with lessons and not even broke 110 yet!

[@peterguildford2133]

Took me 2 years to break 110! Keep it up, you'll get there.

[@larrythechipman]

Oh really? Well done you for sticking with it, you’re reaping the rewards now because your handicap is plummeting! How long in total have you been playing? Your short game is amazing, also how do you manage to get round with your camera too? Do you usually book the last tee time as to not hold people up etc?

[@larrythechipman]

Just shot a 133 today, made 1 par though 😆 my best is 114 so far got that a few weeks ago

[@peterguildford2133]

So as to not put yourself under too much pressure you could try this. Add two shots to the par rating of each hole, this now becomes your par (on a std 72 par course that would give you a total of 98 :) ) EG - par 5 is now a 7 for you. I was told to try this by a pro and it worked in the early days, stopped me from getting down on myself after a bad hole.

[@rayfost]

It'll come mate....

[@badasssamurai4954]

I would like to play with you sometime. I think you would definitely benefit from using my SIM Max 2 D driver. It straightened out my drives big-time! Your irons and chips are $$$. Great video 💗

[@Ava481]

Outstanding golfer for 3 lessons!

[@garyjohnson5948]

👍👌👏 Well done and a good birdie. 👍 🏌‍♂️

[@S7ZEE]

Enjoying the videos. Seeing the improvements has been a lot of fun. Makes me want to film my myself more often, it is difficult to see the improvements in my own game unless the handicap goes down by 7…..or 20.

[@tylerw1418]

Down by 20?! Are you sure your not talking about my golf game? lol

[@S7ZEE]

@@tylerw1418 Well I sure as hell am not talking about mine.

[@tylerw1418]

@@S7ZEE lol

[@kasperpedersen3420]

Also enjoying this, I am a high handicapper myself with too many duffs and thins, but this weekend I beat my own record in terms of shots over par. Your game has just improved sooo much, if you sort out your leaky driver you'll easily cut 5 more off your hcp

[@joshwalsh6194]

I watched one of your video yesterday from 2 weeks ago when you were on 27, 2 weeks later and you’re off 19. Might go get some lessons 😂. I see people plodding around and do well and I get some great distance but struggle to straighten them up, usually costing me a shot or 2 each hole but when I try to hit 60-70% they are all over the place like a mad woman’s custard hahahahaha.

[@nicoboshoff]

Must say I was frustrated with your chip and putt game in your 27 handicap video, but man what a change you've undergone! Solid golf being played now!

[@davemccann473]

I’m sure I’m stating the bleeding obvious but a good pro some lessons get rid of the slice and handicap will drop quickly. I know as I had the same problem hovered around 19/20 for a few years then done lessons over winter a few years ago, handicap dropped to 11 by cutting out the slices and better decision making.

[@davidlee3927]

Just found your channel and enjoyed watching your videos and you’re improving really well 👍 be great to have a knock sometime I only work in Llandudno Junction and live on Anglesey 👍👍

[@PD-ep1cl]

Not kidding, dreadful.

[@owenreynolds9746]

putting is really impressive!

[@Jerbradleygolf]

Love the vids man. If u could tell me what video camera you use to record them?

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Iphone 11 pro

[@73henny]

Good stuff. You'd be a single figure golfer's nightmare draw in a matchplay comp! Keep it up.

[@versuz_mode_threadz3560]

The sun setting in the background on 18 was absolutely beautiful.

[@andrewspencer5220]

Chipping is great, putting is great, if only you could make the fairway with your driving.

[@mkeys1233]

I was so confused when he said 16 over 84 most courses I play are par 72

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Yes, they changed some holes at Rhos over the years bringing the par down to 68. Still a great course though! Thanks for watching :-)

[@pringlesmcpringles1342]

Lovely video James and great improvement. That was a very tidy round bar the 2 blow up holes but you steadied the ship well.

[@ptb2023]

Gyd video m8 gonna play these courses wen I'm at the caravan giv u a shout if u want ffoorree

[@davidtanaka1261]

Great video. Congrats on the nice round and birdie on 18. Your short game is quite good. Golf can be so humbling but you seem to take it all in stride and thoroughly enjoy the game. Cheers to you. Keep ‘em coming.

[@robchisholm2588]

Love it ! Subscribed

[@ladgolf6330]

What a beautiful day to play golf in a beautiful part of the world. Great video buddy.

[@chrisedwards6614]

Really good effort despite the 2 bad holes back to back, putting very solid, stop coming over the top and losing the longer shots to the right and expect you will find 3 or 4 shots , shorter irons far more controlled with a far shorter swing, well done great finish

[@trevormacdonald8103]

Play Rhyl golf course

[@dannydean8030]

Your up and down game is very good. I’m also a high handicap golfer and I struggle a lot with this part of my game ! Well done

[@Whoops1587]

Great short game, real good feel on the bump and runs. Once youve learnt to control the face through the impact zone you will be off and running into a single figure hc. Great video keep em coming

[@joesphreiley7757]

Great video, nice round.

[@rayfost]

Great play James. Vast improvement in your all round game. Personally I've never had any lessons.... It's also good to see your subscribers and veiws growing. Your videos are really made well. Probably the best I've seen on KZbin.... I watched the North Wales one about 5 times before I played it and itt really helped me navigating the course. Well done

[@adrianl6811]

Your videos are excellent. Looks like you've lost a few pounds as well, well done.

[@ericfermin8347]

Short game for the win

[@martinkscott]

Absolutely loved that sir,you played really well,2 bad holes in a row but great birdie on 18👌🏻

[@DavidNuuge]

THIS IS WHAT THE PEOPLEL WANT!

[@andrewissner2316]

I remember watching one of your first videos and saying the short game talent does not match the handicap keep it up

[@peterscott1965]

Quite inspiring this. Shows how important is quality of strike.

[@brianbricks6068]

great video

[@rojjass._]

Great vídeo james

[@lucasabrams461]

Jeez a lot of pars

[@nickzendano1366]

Good shooting,,

[@zaksallows4950]

Really fantastic and nice to see a course im soon to play. Keep the content up! 👍🏼⛳️

[@MC-os1qp]

Massively improved, really good stuff mate!

[@tomdoyle1425]

Can you do a video showing us your golf clubs and bag?

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Coming in January m8 :-)

[@KentnDebi]

Coming down nicely James...those lessons are clearly working for you 👍 Some lovely cinematography and the sky on that last hole... beautiful 👌

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Cheers Kent, thanks for watching man :-)

[@mikewabrown1052]

Nice vid

[@markmcnamee1480]

Bandit...

[@Bikerz_rule]

Love this. Great putting by the way - you seem to have a great feeling for it. You can always learn to strike a ball reasonably well but it is harder to learn how to putt well - well done on your progress

[@1966englandloyal]

I played Rhos in August a beautiful course and some tricky holes with some really stunning views worth every penny. I nearly holed in one the 18th leaving it 6 inches short, would recommend this as a must play in North Wales

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I normally end up in the drink on the 18th it's a tough hole especially in the wind! :)

[@anonymoustip7676]

What an improvement. Keep having the lessons and you’ll be off single figures in no time.

[@kikzrandrade]

Your videos are top notch. The attitude is just beyond amazing and inspiring. I think I am fairly laid back on the course but this is just another level. Will emulate to the best of my limited abilities! Thanks for the content!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I do get annoyed like anyone else, but a lot of the time I'm really happy to be on the course so that mitigates the golfing struggles. Having said that, I recently missed an easy 4 footer for a birdie and that was very frustrating! Thanks for watching :-)

[@fourwood8451]

Great round James. Good recovery from back 9 wobble. Nett under par for the round so I expect your handicap will drop again!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Yes, it went down after this round for sure as it was my best ever score. Thanks for watching!

[@subodhsoam8462]

really admire how you minimise the damage from your poor shots by just bringing the ball in the play. Most of the average golfers won't do it and lose more shots. Really well done and I can see your handicap is gonna cut down further rapidly. May I ask how are you getting tracers? Is it shot tracer live?

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I don't really go for any 'hero' shots. I learnt the hard way haha! I use the app 'Shot Tracer' on Apple. Thanks for watching!

[@gasher83]

Played well with that putter from distance to save bogey and double. Putting seems to really make or break us. Great video

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

You're right Gary the flat stick was my friend on this day! :-)

[@jonathanbloom7654]

How long have you been playing. I just recently started. Great job getting out of the bunker. I can't do that shot at all!

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

I've been playing about 15 months. Since the the first UK lockdown in the UK I bought a few clubs off ebay to go with my old set that had been unused for 10 years!

[@stevemchattie2902]

New subscriber and liking your content. Be good to know what you have been working on in your lessons and have you had lessons before. Keep going your game is coming on

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

Hey Steve, in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5THmGeDh9GgZ6s at 7:25 I did a breakdown of what happened in the lessons to improve my game. I never had a golf lesson before as I wanted to break 100 with no lessons for the channel. Thanks for watching

[@piazzaj88]

New to the channel, loving the videos

[@superduperawesome6858]

Good watch & you've got a solid game 👏 Work on your short game and you'll be down to 10 - 12 hcp in no time at all 👍

[@notaperfectgolfer3489]

10-12 hcp still seems very far away right now! THanks for watching :-)