Golfer Breaks 80 The Ugly Way [LANGARA GOLF COURSE]

They say, "there are no pictures on the scorecard," but when happens when you have video?
Here's a really ugly 78.

[@ahastar1141]

It's incredibly refreshing to watch someone play golf like the rest of us but still put up an awesome score.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@chrisfarri8914]

Like the rest of us? Barely see him ever miss a driver

[@ahastar1141]

@@chrisfarri8914 In my men’s league I see a ton of shorter straight drivers but they struggle with their approach play

[@rayspooner1982]

He can putt, thats the difference.

[@Tuckercashthecorgi]

@@NotAScratchGolferdo you simply use the shot tracer app or something else. Would love to see a video on how you film this and edit it. Keep up the great content!

[@smokeymacpot123]

This dude is the greatest double digit handicap putter I’ve ever seen

[@smokeymacpot123]

Actually, maybe you’re not double digits? Either way.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@smokeymacpot123 Thanks! I'm a single digit and it's all thanks to chipping/putting!

[@nicholaschristodoulou3821]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Your chipping is Tops! What club do you generally use? I use a sand and wondering if should get a 60 degree.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@nicholaschristodoulou3821 My go to wedge around the greens is a 54°. I have a 60°, but I only use it when the situation demands it.

[@coreyhickman3095]

If I could putt like that I’d be in the 60s

[@JPL711]

Your putting inspires me to go get out there and practice. It’s unreal how many shots you are saving with these 6-10 footers

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@ShaneFennessey]

Thanks for showing all of us with ugly games how it’s done!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Shane! An alternative title for both this video/the channel is "good bad golf" :p

[@nicolaicordileone6530]

Binged quite a few of these vids. This man is an absolute archer with his putter

[@VanJCleave]

Your videos give me inspiration that I can get into the 70s! I think our yardages are pretty close! Enjoying these videos! Putting in key!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks James! Golf is two sports: golf and putting!

[@metalheads-golf]

Your putting is sooooh good. No 3 puts helps the score tremendously. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@buffaloben15golf88]

I wish I could say the same....smh I would break 80 a lot more if I had no three putts. I just shot 83 yesterday and that included 3 three putts. Turn those into two putts and that’s already an 80.

[@metalheads-golf]

@@buffaloben15golf88 Well of course I don't know what you are normally able to score but 83 is impressive. I still need to break 90. To many 3 putts and chipping that is not yet on par with the rest of the game. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@buffaloben15golf88]

@@metalheads-golf My average last year was an 84.53. I usually play from about 6500 out.

[@metalheads-golf]

@@buffaloben15golf88 Ahhh nice so ... 83 below average. Cool and well done. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@buffaloben15golf88]

@@metalheads-golf 👍

[@bradgingerich6814]

You’re quite good over all and a really good putter! My average score is in the low to mid 80’s. I got fitted for a new set of irons to replace the over 20 year old ones I’ve been using . I’m determined to break 80 this year! Thanks for sharing, you’re so enjoyable to watch!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Brad! What are the details of the new/old irons? What (if any) performance gains are you expecting with the new ones?

[@bradgingerich6814]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I’ve been using King Cobra Tour II irons since 1998. I got fitted at Club Champion Golf for the new Cobra Rad Speed irons. I hit those really well in the simulator. I’ll be gaining about 30 yards and getting more forgiveness as well. They should be here by mid April...I’m so excited!

[@bradgingerich6814]

@@mandy10ca Unfortunately I broke 80 only a couple of times last year. This winter I’m grinding really hard at the indoor driving range to hopefully improve a lot. This is actually the first winter where I’ve been doing this. I have high expectations for myself this next season.

[@bradgingerich6814]

@@mandy10ca Thank you!!!

[@deldridg]

Great viewing! As an Aussie who has played a lot of golf in Canada, mostly in AB and BC, now I'm hankering to get back there! Really enjoying your vids and thank you - cheers from Sydney, Dave

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, what are you favorite tracks in BC/AB? I've never played in AB - would love recommendations!

[@deldridg]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Wow - great question and it's made me realise two things: how quickly time has flown and how my memory has faded! I played quite a bit around Calgary at some lovely courses and as I recall, somewhere near Kootenay Lake. I will contact my old golf friends in Calgary and get back to you with some top courses! Dave

[@jared732]

A few of the best courses in AB are: Wolf Creek Resort, Kananaskis Country GC, Silvertip GC, Dinosaur Trail G&CC

[@reviewsbyyou7231]

I just got into golf last summer and sometimes I struggles to even make solid contact with the ball, but watching you is very inspiring. Love your channel!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks man, keep on grindin'!

[@christiannelson3416]

Great video -- really goes to show that if you limit ghastly mistakes you can go low. I shot a 91 after never being able to break 100 last weekend, and I remember walking off thinking how "easy" it was to shoot that when I'm not losing balls off the tee or playing from the woods every hole.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Christian! You'll be shocked when you break 80 that it'll feel the same!!

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Really enjoyable to watch you go through this. I'm sure a lot of people want to give you advice but it's obvious you know what you're doing and how you're missing. That said, I can tell you choose the driver because you're young 😁. Very nice putting.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

haha thanks. I don't know if I know what i'm doing but I do swing my swing and see where the #s fall! Thanks for the kind words.

[@jbivens3]

Shot 77 once and it was on the most care free day. I like your videos man. Good work

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Jay!

[@waltuhwhite9975]

I don’t know what it is but I’m mesmerized by your vids! Loved watching you putt and break 80!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks so much! I'm still trying to determine the format for my content so this feedback is helpful!

[@FitForeGolf_]

Hell of a shot through the trees on 9. Great videos brother! Keep it up.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! The shot on 9 was 80% luck, 20% skill :p

[@nathanshurr6970]

Dude...ive been in those trees on 9 many times and realize how tough a shot that was to end up having a putt. Shot of the day imo

[@stuartcampbell4626]

Not sure how KZbin algorithms work...but Langara...right in my backyard! Way to show us how to score well!

[@buffaloben15golf88]

My friend, there’s many golfers out there even on tour who have downright horrendous swings and still get the job done. Tommy Gainey, Matthew Wolff, Bubba Watson, etc. And DUDE! Your mid-range putting was EXCELLENT!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@kurtisgm]

Good to hear tunes playing in the background

[@davidriley1188]

I've got to start using the term "knee-knocker" more....lol ! Well played Adam.

[@AFKalldaylong]

You are blessed with your putting skill!

[@Dykeman1177]

Haven’t brook 80 yet but watching your demeanor is giving me hope. Well done . Great job

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks. If I can do it anybody can!

[@roberttallent2855]

You play so great for not hitting the ball far. Distance is my weakness. Watching this gives me hope.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Robert. I'm sure we'd both like to hit the ball further and would benefit from it. With that said, we can get away with dinking the ball out there when we're not playing courses that are 7,000 yards!

[@swayt2725]

move up and play a course where you have 8 iron in on average (that's what the pros play). You'd be surprised how good you are when you have a scoring opportunity on 11 of the par fours if you hit a solid tee shot

[@brybry2k11]

Great putting today Adam 👍⛳

[@nohalfmeasures6]

His scrambling is on point.

[@thecasualgolfer4378]

You play quite a few courses where I normally play too. This is one of them. Easy to relate. Good vids!

[@davidfletcher5121]

If you take out the bad 50-110 yard shots you can break par. Good video

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah, and if my aunt had wheels she would have been a bicycle!

[@YoYoZamolo]

@@NotAScratchGolfer haha calm down Gino 🤣 great playing mate 👍

[@rossmcmurdo3541]

Love this channel. New fave for sure

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Ross! I'm thrilled that people seem to be enjoying my content so far. I'll keep 'em coming!

[@method341]

That's a solid 80, I would be ecstatic with that score any day of the week.

[@lorenzocarriles2920]

78...

[@niktheref]

I think H said that because it 78 on a par-70 course is equivalent to an 80 on a "standard" par-72.

[@CoupeAudi1990]

Nice. Pantera + golf = Perfect day.

[@matt_theledge_sage5505]

Your putting is exceptional! My biggest issue is way too many 3 putts!

[@bobmurphy3061]

Chipping and putting! Inspires me to practice these more.

[@ImReqularr]

Just discovered your channel, love watching these.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks so much!

[@sauravramcharan6053]

Your putting is actually insane, if you have any tips please share 🥲

[@billybobjosh]

if i have to hear "smother hook" one more time, i'll probably keep watching anyway

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

lollll

[@fundymentalism]

I'ma give you your new tagline for free: "Terrible Golf, Strangely Compelling"

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

How about "Strange golf, terribly compelling" :p

[@fundymentalism]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Could be pithy and go Strange, Terrible Golf. I think the Strange incorporates most elements of Compelling, and I believe it will test well amongst a very select set of Monty Python revivalists.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@fundymentalism I putt in your general direction!

[@fundymentalism]

@@NotAScratchGolfer kzbin.info/www/bejne/aae1i4eoi56tY9E lololol

[@Jakey4000]

That phrase "it's difficult to recover from a great drive." Is too true, I had amazing drives today, perfect draw going about 270-290yds and for some reason most of my wedge shots shanked :(

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It's a silly game, eh? :p

[@Jakey4000]

@@NotAScratchGolfer it certainly is, keeps you coming back to try and fix the problems, then something else starts playing up haha.

[@PC-dx3bj]

So much potential in that swing!! But right now everything is so flat and closed you will smother hook push hit fat or thin because the club face isn’t in line with the target for long enough through impact Solutions are never related to problems :) Just need to find a way to get the club higher on the backswing - I promise :) If you like a visual think about a triangle where someone behind you sees through the triangle between the arms at the top of the backswing From there the club can stay on line through impact You make so few other mistakes in your swing you can easily break 80 every time you play if you just do this

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! This is an interesting tip. I take lessons here and there and of the myriad of issues I've been told to work on or contemplated working on, this one always crosses my mind but I fail to work on it. Maybe I'll try this swing thought (w/ the triangle) on the range. Thanks again :)

[@ryandoherty3450]

Dude when your putting is ON youre a couple bad shots off scratch but then when its off, its OFF. At least you get a few ON rounds haha still waiting for mine. Keep up the great content!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thanks Ryan!

[@kinsonchauv5015]

Thanks for posting. You have some nice videos. It’s nice to see those tight draws with the driver. It seems like your putter miss is short right. I suggest aiming for 5-10% more break. If your first putt is not 1 ft past the hole, then your speed was off. Or aim higher on the apex of the break. Good luck.

[@robertcourt8593]

This guy doesn't need much help with his putting 🤣

[@nickreid6143]

Dude good job! I’m a 9 handicap and this right here shows the average player that golf can be fun no matter what you shoot! Keep it up, btw your putting is money

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Nick!

[@javierlopez3530]

Such great par saves! I hit 12/14 fairways the other day with 10 pars and 1 birdie. still didn't break 80 because I missed the relatively short-ish par 1-putts and my blow up holes are bad.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Javier. Keep on grinding'!

[@peterwilloughby6563]

Really enjoyed this.. good amateur golfers have great scrambling, also your putting is excellent and keeps you in the game.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Peter!

[@JeffSSartor]

Curious about your swing. It's very flat. Like mine. Do you have any swing videos?

[@adamwaind7938]

The gimme putt on 8 was generous to say the least

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'd be shocked if it was any more than two feet lol

[@jeremygoff9868]

This tells me that I can shoot below 80 if I could putt. You made everything from 8 feet or less. I spent a lot of time on my wedge game and driving off the tee but can’t putt to save my life lol

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Jeremy! I don't expect to drain fistfuls of 8 footers every day, but on days that I do it *really* comes out on the scorecard. Keep on grindin'!

[@tygarv19]

Great video and great short game. Really enjoyed the shot tracers

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@HamzaKhan-eq9zd]

What app do you use for the shot tracer?

[@Skiontes]

Wild putting and pretty good short game in most parts!

[@Scott-ly3ch]

Bro, that recovery on the 9th! Way to keep your head in the game, so easy to get negative especially starting with a bogey. Also that 17th hole looked like a basketball hoop 😂, what's going on there?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Scott! 17 had a temp green with a 8.5" cup. Kind of like circus golf!

[@underpargoals9824]

Great watching "regular" golf sometimes and not the human machines that play on TV!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@Balataone]

Nice and simple... stiff wrists and active elbows! 👍

[@flyyoufools12]

This first video of yours I've seen, really enjoyed it 👍 subbed.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Sean!

[@justinpeterson2105]

Nothing ugly about that swing. In The Slot Every Time. NICE.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Justin! I wouldn't know if you're right...I'm doing the whole "swing my swing" thing, lol.

[@alexjohnson1669]

Just gained a new sub! Really love the style of this video, great putting, motivates me to get better

[@LucNguyen-lv7kq]

You're better than most! I would love to have your game.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Luc!

[@MrPmcintyre777]

How many putts do you average? And how many on a good day? You look like a sound and confident putter! Hello from Scotland

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Paul! I can pull up a report on my app but I believe my average is just below 30 (which might be misleading because my home course has small greens so my GIR is a little artificially deflated - lots of putts from the fringe don't make it into that stat). I consider a good day to be 28 or fewer. My all-time low is 23.

[@johnnybgood7442]

I'm a scratch golfer and you are a better putter than I am.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Brandon. It's definitely the sharpest part of my game. With that said, it's not like I drain fistfuls of putts from 5-10 feet every round - this was a good day. Don't be too hard on yourself :p

[@robertwatson4676]

For a minute I thought this was golf sidekick, but noooo

[@garrettl6627]

Awesome video once again my man! Like to see the thoughts and see the improvement! It would be cool if you even did a couching vlog With a pro coach. People love those!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Garrett! I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Can you expound?

[@fredjwu]

I've played hole 11 at Langara the same way you did in this video. Your putting game is solid.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@fredjwu]

@@NotAScratchGolfer how long does it take to set up the cameras and record? Its a neat thing you've done and I wouldn't mind recording all the shots of my rounds just to remember how I played each hole. Does it throw off your regular pace

[@patricksmith4992]

He is consistent which is the main thing. Just need a slower take away keep your head down through impact and push the driver head through to 1 o'clock on the clock face and your handicap will come down. He holes out well.

[@mrcommonsense9074]

He don’t want to get better. He would have to change his name

[@kpk33x]

Entertaining, and you are a very good putter....at least +4 or +5 on the same ability golfer due to your putting. I think I count more as an average Joe though than your 78. My video of a usual 100-110 on a course like this (mid 90s on a wide open course where I can hit a bunch from adjacent fairways) would be 2x as long. "I hit the 4th pine tree along the right....now we're gonna play from the mulch...that one's wet, going to take a drop here...this one for triple bogey." Plus a lot of bleeping.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol!

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

Where are you playing at? Course looks nice!! I see you are in Canada. Are you paying for your shot tracers? Also really good video editing too!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! I'm in Vancouver, Canada. This video is at Langara Golf Course. My previous videos were shot at Kings Links by the Sea (Delta, BC) and Shaughnessy in Vancouver (designed by the same architect as Langara). Thanks for the kind words. The shot tracer app is called "shot tracer" for Android. There is an iOS version, too. It's still in Beta and cumbersome to use so I'm not sure if I can recommend it. I'm looking for an alternative but haven't found one so far.

[@ZaxDrumsandGolf]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Thanks for answering my questions. I have made a couple of golf videos as well but my channel is mainly a drum cover channel. I was looking for a shot tracer app for when i decide to make more golf videos!! I subbed your channel and I am excited to see your progress!!

[@rokstern7042]

What this shows is that most people should play from tees that are under 6000 yards in distance.

[@hughhoney5930]

try to take the club back more outside rather than inside, youll hit it further and straighter

[@zacharymilos392]

You're a really good clutch putter! Nice round.

[@danieldickson4211]

This whole video should be a commercial for that putter. I think its a Scotty X something. He made it look like an average golfer can putt like a god if you have that thing in your hand.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol thanks, Daniel! I keep checking my inbox for the Titleist sponsorship offer to no avail. What gives?!

[@TheHooth]

Playing against someone who doesn't consistently stripe the ball and still put up great scores can be frustrating, great scrambling! Getting up and down is the biggest key to scoring low.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks so much.

[@Torontoskate7]

Is this Toronto?

[@ajc2100]

Do you have a “go-to” distance? You often hit 4 wood from 200+ to the green and have a tricky 40-50 yard chip/pitch left. Would you prefer to always have, say, 100 yards in?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

This is a fantastic question and a great discussion topic. Thanks Alan! Indeed, my 4 wood is a 200-220 club. If I miss it (especially in cold/wet conditions that we have here at this time of year), I'm often left with those short pitches you describe. Generally speaking I'm actually comfortable with these pitches and prefer them to hitting a full wedge. With that said, something I need to think about more is the danger in play if I miss short. 40 yards on a sidehill lie to a tucked pin is not a good place to be, and I leave myself there too often. These types of course management decisions absolutely add up significantly for handicap golfers. I think about them a lot and you did a great job honing in on one place where I need to be better.

[@ajc2100]

@@NotAScratchGolfer pleased to give you a few thoughts. What I love about your video is it is what amateur golf is like! Your scorecard shows a great number, but doesn’t tell the [sometimes] tough story of how you got it!

[@markn1978]

You have a very good short game! You have good hand-eye coordination on the full shots. If you would just not take the club back so much on the inside, your full shots would quickly get better. I am sure you heard that plenty of times before. Thanks for the very enjoyable videos. I can relate to them. My game is the opposite of yours. I hit 10-12 greens, but my short game is awful.

[@SeapointRebel99]

Hey man, what do you use to trace the flight of your ball?

[@twooffthefirstgolf3532]

Golf is hard. Way to hang in there dude!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@kevinfuters7568]

Great round fella.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@MrJhenderson]

What do you use to record? Mount?

[@rizkanji3217]

What’s your handicap and how do you practice your putting

[@Anthony0721]

What course is this? Looks nice.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

This is Langara Golf Course in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

[@rayherold7239]

Just shows you how much putting can save your game...you drained just about every short putt you looked at

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Absolutely!

[@jamievandine4197]

Love the content!! Keep them coming!! 😁👍

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Jamie!

[@d-hiro1380]

It's all about that short game..

[@mouradtossounian5040]

Amazing videos as always. How the hell do I get my putting to near your level? What do / did you do to get your putting this good ?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! I'm working on a putting video so stay on the lookout for it!

[@iceman5994]

Got any putting tips?

[@markshwindell3788]

How did that chip not go in the hole I thought for sure that was gonna be a hole out !

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Covid cup!!

[@MrCRMoir]

If it looks stupid but it works, then it ain't stupid.

[@dgreen8388]

You should do a little what's in the bag!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha I've been leery because I don't think people want to know what's in the bag of a hacker. With that said, it's been requested a few times now, so maybe I'll do one! Thanks Drew.

[@michaelmelendez486]

Mind sharing what shot tracer you use?

[@rizkiradityariyadi]

This guy is awesome, this is an easy subscribe

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Rizki! I'm glad you're enjoying 'em!

[@hypequake]

Great short game! Lol that driver goes waaaayyyyy back but whatever works!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! I have a friend who's a teaching pro who has told me not to worry about the overswing....so I don't!

[@oatechaosincycles]

I shot a 2 under 34 for 9 holes 2 years ago. Tore both of my hamstrings, recovered. Can barely break 90 on a good day now. Golf makes me sad.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

But you'll always have the 34!

[@mikemurray3905]

Enjoyed this video, ugly and all ... :-) Keep up the good posts ...

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Mike, will do!

[@DeuCan]

It´s not about how but how many.

[@buckstraw925]

Made every single putt but one

[@siamesedreams1991]

Do you ever play riverway? Really enjoy the content!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I play it frequently. I definitely intend to film a video there this season!

[@siamesedreams1991]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Right on! Its my local course, would be neat to see ya play a round there. Cheers man!

[@mattdroppo9197]

@@NotAScratchGolfer stay out my hood unless you wanna get beat... at golf

[@mikea4561]

This guy rolls the pebble!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Mike. Without the flat stick I'd be in a world of hurt.

[@ChickenstixGolf]

You were s putting machine!

[@adammortell2588]

Well done mate

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Adam!

[@beaurichardson6496]

Might have to change your channel name soon 😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I wish

[@nickdavis8881]

What’s with the green and hole on 17??

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

That green receives the least sunlight of any on the course. Sometimes it's solid ice in the Winter.

[@beeezy]

Enjoying the videos

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!