SCRATCH GOLF is NOT scoring 72 every round - How the Handicap System confuses people PART 2

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Scratch golf is very different to what you think.
How can I shoot 76 and be classified as a scratch round? That's indeed confusing and why my handicap is probably lower than the 5 I estimate it to be. There are a lot of people who will immediately say someone is not a certain handicap because of one or two rounds.
But that's where the Handicap system needs to be explained.
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A lot of playas will get this WRONG. Scratch golf is NOT shooting level par on the scorecard every time. Handicap systems work differently to what you think scratch golf is.
The handicap system works out your handicap over 20 scores, and only counts your best 8 scores. So if you play the same course over and over and over again, your score should trend downwards anyway.
And on top of that, the course rating is often much higher than 72. Some courses have a stroke rating of 73, 74 or 75. That means if you score 76 EIGHT TIMES out of TWENTY scores, you will be a scratch handicap.
Your scores can be 8 x76 and 12 x 99 - yes you can shoot 99 TWELVE TIMES and still be a scratch handicap because they took your 8 best scores of 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 76 and ignored the rest.
That means on this course, rated 74.9 and a slope of 131, if I shoot 75-76 eight times and score between 77 and 90 for the remaining 12, my handicap would be scratch! So while these two videos may not add up to 72, thats NOT SCRATCH GOLF!
That's actually PLUS HANDICAP golf!!!! Please keep this in mind when you talk about others handicap.
Whenever you see someone play one or two rounds on KZbin or in person and they do not shoot to their handicap, remember their handicap is from their best 40% of their scores. And remember, if you shoot your handicap every round, you would be a pro within 6 months because it would keep dropping week after week. AND ONE MORE THING!!
Remember when you talk to other people about someone not being a certain handicap they told you they were, EVERYONE ELSE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU THE SAME WAY! LOLOLOL
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[@vandiesel5447]

I play solo so I can say "Waddaplaya!" and "Waddaputtah!" in a South African accent without my playing partners calling Mental Health Services on me.

[@chex313]

Its better than what I here on the course...a lot of GD's and F***'s I try to stick to oh Suger and Whatashot

[@michaelwright8627]

Nice. I’m gonna try a Boston accent next

[@mikenike6079]

Very hard to do a South African accent, most people sound like lethal weapon

[@GolfSidekick]

@Van Diesel...you win the gold feather divot tool. Email me playa

[@jackhoutz26]

Solo rounds just to tune up the game and get everything out of you mind. Gotta walk a solo round as well to have extra time to just think

[@jackhoutz26]

When you got second to top comment so you offer to just buy a silver divot tool

[@icanmakebabyscry]

Thinking’s the worst thing you can do in golf

[@MrDavidPhoenix]

El Tigre I agree with you 1000% that thinking is bad, but when walking, thinking is totally different because you actually have the time between shots that give you a better idea of where to go from there. Coming from a 22 year old playing an 11 handicap

[@alyshahwalji7963]

Agreed, it’s less the destructive thinking of your swing and more the helpful thinking of your strategic next move !

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL, walking is the best man. I miss it. In Thailand we always walk. In Malaysia it seems there are almost no walking courses! Definitely makes me plauy better to walk

[@sonny2480]

I play solo rounds for some totally stress free zen golf. Love being by myself whacking balls without my friends making digs when I hit a shit shot. 👍

[@sonny2480]

Booooo looks like Van Diesel has me beat 😢

[@samerlam9551]

If your friend takes the piss for doing a bad shot you need to play with better friends

[@mitch3745]

I want this guy and PFT commentator to do a collab 😂

[@reid7987]

Playing solo is relaxing and I feel like I can take my time and play how I want. Nobody to see my bad shots, I can play two balls if I feel like it, and it is very peaceful.

[@fat-shotgolf2937]

You have a fab outlook on life, don't lose it and continue to be an inspiration and enlightenment for all bro 😎

[@laurelhill3505]

Thanks to this channel, I have gone from a player to a playa. And I now call my pals "boyfriends". It confuses them.

[@Andrewgolf90]

A friend of mine plays solo rounds even when ive booked to play with him. Always seems to be on a different hole on his own!

[@richardlazar3218]

I love solo rounds for the serenity, and for practicing the actual playing situations rather than bashing balls at the range. It's so instructive to repeat shots or to try something different.

[@robinsonmichaelrobinson1609]

Solo rounds for me is perfect Zen, and for an introvert like myself, preferred . Hit a great shot, hit a bad shot-no worries, just golf, a game; the best game there is. Love your work Matt.

[@adammccomb2498]

Just wanted to say thank you for all the videos you have posted to date. Your love for golf and wanting to help others is inspiring!

[@vdubber252k]

I play solo rounds as I love just playing golf and it feels great when i hit a sub 100 round! Yes I'm that level of golfer, but i still enjoy my time on the course. I'll even travel to play a new course even solo, its just you verses the course! :) When not solo on a course I usually play a round with my Dad, Uncle or both of them, time well spent.

[@nickdykman8127]

I play solo rounds because I enjoy walking. No one else wants to walk with me when golfing, they "need" a cart...

[@bryanmcminn]

Golf is meant to be walked! I feel you on this one mate.

[@rainbowsix94]

This comment encapsulates me all my boys love the cart and The only fat guy is the one who wants to walk

[@GolfSidekick]

I love a walk...much better to feel the ground, analyze your upcoming shot, have time to chat to the other walkers. Waddalife

[@TMar1961]

Except for those thousands of us that cannot physically walk a golf course, I cant play if I have to walk; I'd love to but my body wont let me, I'd be good for MAYBE 3 holes walking then would have to go home.

[@nickdykman8127]

@@TMar1961 And im glad they have carts for that reason! I was making fun of my friends who are perfectly able to walk 36 holes in a day and they say they "need" a cart. Cheers!

[@leontaylor3695]

“What ever happens after a shot, you just got to deal with. That’s golf” Really needed this to help with me golf. I’ve been to stressed about it

[@GolfSidekick]

That's golf playa much like life. Analysis by paralysis in real life leads to no action, and then dealing with that consequence. Make a decision, commit, then deal with it - nothing is so bad that it will destroy us. If you are making a decision that destroys you, then it probably was a bad decision earlier on and it's too far gone! That's a quadruple bogey in life

[@zerobucks9]

I play solo a few times a week. I get off work and have a course 5 minutes away. $50 a month membership. Walk 9 holes a few times a week and 18 every weekend. I just started back to golf this year and have scratched and clawed my way back into the 80's. Thanks to my Golfsidekick and LOTS of practice. Thanks for the vids playa!!

[@zerobucks9]

Also, I am about to order the SC 300 using your code. Thanks for the savings playa!!

[@nards656]

You're becoming one of my favorite golf channels. Love the honesty and the good content.

[@logansept]

Another life lesson from golf sidekick, love your attitude on life! Attitude of gratitude is the way to go.

[@troyal9185]

I appreciate all you do and your instruction! Wish more vloggers would take the time to explain and coach the way you do!!! Thank you

[@ericx122]

Awesome frequency on the uploads at the moment, and it's all old-school Matt content. I freaking LOVE IT!

[@jamessadlier9005]

I’m just getting into golf a lot of my friends play, I’ve been up the driving range a few times, so I’m watching a lot of these types of videos to pick up tips, I must say these videos are the best I’ve found so far. Also if anyone reads my comment any tips are very much welcome. Thanks in advance.

[@toddbowser3882]

Found your channel a couple of weeks ago. Love your attitude towards the game. I have been playing since I was 4. Trying to relax more and your approach to the game seems spot on. Your sister is fun to watch also, she is always good for a laugh and I bet she is a blast to play with

[@neilavellino905]

Great attitude and perspective on life and golf. I shot 76 for the first time yesterday and know some of your insight has helped! Thank you

[@jarrodsplaceforgolf4636]

Really enjoyed this video. This is how i'm trying to approach my golf... I'm only a beginner but concentrating on enjoying the game, going with the bad shots (it's only golf in the end) and enjoying the good shots.

[@Ryan-mr9dg]

Something about the serenity of just you and the golf ball playing solo rounds! Great practice

[@DrDevon23]

Thanks, Matt for your great perspective on golf. I’m fairly new into my journey with the sport and I believe it will be much more enjoyable and positive thanks to the ideas you share in your videos. As a casual amateur what sense is there in getting frustrated? Stress free golf is going to be great!

[@hsnelgrove71]

Matt, I loved the vid. I loved the commentary about keeping the game stress free. I loved the 2nd shot experiments. I love your mindset about working hard when you have to, so you can take advantage of time spent with loved ones and playing golf!

[@codygonzales1642]

Dude you’ve been getting much better since I’ve started watching 👏 I definitely think about tips you say while I’m out there. Pumped up to give this aiming technique a shot

[@seanegan8789]

I play solo rounds for two reasons. 1 I love practicing real life scenarios on the course rather than going to a driving range and just banging away endlessly for no real gain. 2 the ability to think clearly, low stress and reinforce what I do well, play golf the way it should be played enjoying the beautiful surroundings. I’ve never seen an ugly golf course. Wadda game!

[@Morne77Pablo]

Solo round comment : When I was supposed to finish my engineering degree, I was on the golf course getting lost in this magnificent game. A true test of honesty, integrity and mental toughness. I still struggle to this day. Good on you for changing your lifestyle Matt!!

[@MrShakenbake0813]

I play solo rounds to become one with the way of the playa. I have more than enough gratification on mygood swings to have a blessed day for 18 holes of golf! Low expectations=low scores, it changed my mentality and my overall outlook on golf! Thank you for making golf fun again! #whaddacomment!

[@CharlieFerreira7]

I'm from Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. I played a private course today and on the 5th tee box from the tips I see someone has planted a feather right next to the marker. I explained what this meant to my friend and then I smashed driver, was on in two and drained the putt. So you see Playas, you have to plant feathers to grow birdies for your fellow golfers as well, and hopefully if enough feathers get planted, you will find one that will grow birdies for you.

[@jimwile5267]

Love your videos, Matt. You have a great attitude about golf and life. When I play solo rounds, I like to play either a 2-ball best ball scramble or a 2-ball worst ball scramble. The latter is particularly challenging, but fun.

[@georgecarpenter2695]

Great channel mate I've just fell upon this fortunately but already loving it and find your strategic analysing great help bro. I personally enjoy a solo round so I can get super baked and get in that zen with no disturbances. Be lucky bro

[@stevenwinges6436]

I just played a solo round this weekend. Best round of the year for me. Followed the way of the playa and played stress free golf. Didn’t have to live up to being the longest off the tee. Even went 3 iron, 3 iron, wedge on a par 5 for tap in par. 1st off the tee, shot a 78 and home before 10 am to spend the rest of the day my family, perfect.

[@justinpaul9843]

Waddalife

[@michaelwright8627]

I love solo rounds early Saturday morning! Small rewards like walking on the fairway when I actually hit a fairway. I also enjoy building confidence by talking myself out of high-ego shots.

[@maverick6899]

Learned more about proper golf mindset from your videos than anywhere else. Thanks very much for that.

[@MrMikejam23]

Love your videos broski. Thanks for taking the time to pump them out. Ps. I can't pass a feather without planting it now, wherever I am when I see one, it goes in the ground. slightly obsessed. 👍

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Do love your videos Matt, you have a great attitude and I'm sure you'll reach scratch soon 👍 I play 90% of my golf solo, great way to work on your game/strategies ect and plus and this is a big plus, it's so much more peaceful and relaxed 👍

[@paulmoger8961]

"On your deathbed..." Just before I saw that part of the vlog I got a call from a retired friend, proposing a round on a Friday morning when I should be working. I thought about it 5 seconds, and came to your same conclusion - game on! Your comment vindicated my choice, thanks! PS: Love your content by the way. The quality of the camera is great, the editing (love the tracer, which makes a big difference for the viewer) and of course the free instruction. Thank you very much!

[@JuanKing73]

Matt, yours are by quite some margin the best golf videos on KZbin - keep it up mate :)

[@davejohn255]

I find myself watching Matt more than TV...and dreaming about Golf.🏆 Golf courses and Ski mountains the 2 prettiest places to spend your time with friends and family

[@Smiththebat]

I LOVE solo rounds! So much time to just clear your head, even from your daily stresses and routines. Every shot you can contemplate as you’re walking up and also, if it’s not busy you can play a couple extra balls to practice different shots in your game! I love it. Peaceful and rewarding!

[@jonathanbarr5823]

You're so fortunate. Please continue to inspire with your work!

[@rodbiagtan4250]

Loved the positive mental outlook talk at the end of the video. Keep it up!

[@onedividedsoul]

“You don’t score until you score” Golf sidekick 2020

[@mikenike6079]

That's from American Pie ...

[@GolfSidekick]

@@mikenike6079 Steve Stifler - the philosophy god

[@steview103]

I love your channel! I’ve adopted the way of the playa and I’m having much more fun playing. Stress free man! Thanks

[@GolfSidekick]

Love that playa

[@jackmartineau3687]

Yes, I definitely play solo rounds. Especially love it when I'm the first tee time in the morning and nobody is ahead of me. I can play at my own pace, get in a rhythm that isn't dictated by the people I'm with or the groups around me, hit extra shots whenever I want to work on the game, and I'll play in well under 3 hours. I also find it super relaxing to be out there by myself and like being done before the hottest part of the day.

[@ianrobertson1647]

That is EXACTLY how I am currently playing most of my Golf and it is both relaxing and helps me think better about all of my Shots. You start thinking about them long before you get to them as opposed to chatting to a colleague and only when you arrive at your ball do you start to think about how you are going to hit it.

[@georgegolfer9hi952]

Tried it recently, loved it! No one else to consult on where or when, it's my time, my course choice, my pace. Will definitely do it more often!!!

[@davidrichardson6777]

Love Solo rounds quite early in the morning when you share the course with wildlife and bird song, scoring doesn't matter just being out playing really helps take the stress of every day life to float away with the morning breeze. The qualifying competitions and friendly banter filled rounds are great fun, but sometimes you just need the quiet so centre yourself. Way of the zen playa

[@kevincartledge7465]

I play solo golf in an effort to quiet my mind and focus on positive vibes. I'm not a member anywhere atm, so I drive to different country courses on the weekends to explore. I'm in Melbourne Australia. I love it when I find a country course that has a good bakery nearby for a post round vanilla slice!

[@adammortell2588]

Hey Matt, Every Wednesday afternoon I play a solo 9 holes at my local course. I like to play 3 balls with 3 different clubs off the tee, which gives me 3 different approach shots into the green. Since doing this I have found my HC to come down quite a bit. Love the Vids mate.

[@davisjansen5588]

As much as I love solo rounds, I don't go out solo anymore. I really like to spend my time with friends even if it's just one other person. Love your content, keep it up!

[@stephenblack9843]

Loved the time of reflection at the end. Can really resonate with that. Cheers

[@stubbllc]

Great playing Matt! Love the new scratch golf videos!

[@eoinyoneill]

Great video Matt, very to the point. One thing the lockdown in Ireland has done for me is work from home so midweek rounds can be done as well.

[@willfittraining3381]

Love a solo round. Good to take time and pick the perfect shots. Plus would love a divot tool 🤙

[@spyder_man]

Nice one Matt, enjoyed watching, keep up the great golf and videos.

[@Puggernaught24]

About to play solo in about an hour! No pressure or stress of anyone around just me in my own mind. I like to work on course management and try different clubs. Love the videos thank you for helping with the mental and strategy of the game!

[@Madetocreatehawaii]

Aloha from the big Island of Hawaii, golf is beautiful here come play one day! I’d love to join you for a round! I’ve only been playing a year but thanks to you I’ve come to love the process and bring my game to a level my friends both enjoy watching but hate to see my score. To answer your question though I play solo because I’m a professional hairstylist so I need time away to focus and recollect my thoughts without people. Golf has been that for me. Thank you for being out there and showing us the way of the playa! Mahalo and have a great day! 🤙🏽

[@tristanmace7]

I only started playing solo rounds since watching your channel. I never had the confidence to play solo before but you taught me Zero F given and so this year (January) I started solo rounds to practice what I had been trying on the range. Real play with real fairways and tricky lays has helped develop my game. WOTP philosophy has enable me to enjoy my golf and I am on the cusp of breaking 100 (34 handicap last year down to around 28/29 this year). I walk around the course talking to myself but with your voice saying waddashot, waddaplaya or that’s your birthday hole etc I always analyse the course before I go to it, have a plan to attack the par 3’s or short par 4’s and taking ego golf out of play and use the club I’m comfortable with and taking two shots well. Thanks Baus Matt waddaplaya waddaguru waddalegend

[@robertreese6999]

Nice video Matt, loving it. In Germany we will be changing from our "old" handicap system to the World Handicap Index next year. We are expecting to drop around 2-3 shots each as a result of how it is calculated - which is exactly as you describe above. In our current rules it also actually states that the handicap shows the potential of a player, ie on an average difficult course in good weather etc, playing a GOOD round. So we're not supposed to play our handicap every time we go out. Personally I try to remember that it's just a number. On that note, got to go out practising to get to scratch! Haha, thumbs up to the Playa-in-Chief! PS: Starting to see planted feathers on my golf course recently, the movement is spreading!

[@sgtwolf06]

Love your style Dawg!!! Need to get one of those pitchforks. Planting birdies indeed!!!

[@GP-yc2it]

I love playing alone. It's so difficult to have some quiet time with the wife, 2 kids, and a home worry about, but getting out myself gives me the rare opportunity to enjoy a cigar, listen to some music, scrub some turf, and pace my day how I want. It's a soul and body reset!

[@ichibanmikey]

When I'm playing solo rounds I'm not really playing "solo"...I'm playing with a good version of me and a bad version...like a Jekyll and Hyde. :P

[@T1cksandLeeches]

yeah, the first shot version...and the second shot version lol. Went out the other day solo and played 2 balls on every hole. Ball 2 scored a 79...ball 1 scored my normal 95. I didn't cheat or anything on ball 2, it was just so much more carefree and focused than the stress of ball 1. 79 is about 8 strokes better than I've ever played in my life.

[@ichibanmikey]

@@T1cksandLeeches Nice job on the 79! It's amazing how much better you play when you're relaxed! That's how I feel when I play solo versus with my friends who are hacks like me but more competitive. There's just these subconscious headworms that start creeping in and such. But I'm learning to control that better.

[@TheBuffetBar]

OMG that sneeze Corona made me laugh so hard

[@davec-1378]

"Wadda life" Watching the "playa" walking a nice round of golf during my lunch break is almost as soothing for my soul as me walking a round on a nice day!

[@mikejones-go8vz]

Nice video and advice, I often go an extra club rather than smash it, but my course management needs work, too often trying for the gap, getting the double, and looking back thinking I could have scored better hitting a wedge all the way 😬

[@compactphillips1696]

always a great pleasure to watch these videos.....so helpful

[@seantaylor3244]

Thanks for the explanation. I play alot of solo rounds...the trees haven't started talking back just yet but I'm hoping someday they do😉

[@kskjold83]

This is one of my favorite videos you've done. Especially the reflections at the end of the video. Great perspective! Waddaplaya....WADDALIFE!

[@BaldyFella]

Excellent vlog Matt. I only play solo rounds so I have to worry less about the arc of the flight of a thrown hybrid.

[@toml665]

I like playing with my buddies but a solo round is a way to have peace and relaxation. You can enjoy the course,the trees the quiet. Your game improves as you concentrate and get into a zone especially if you walk. You contemplate strategy,club selection pick your safe areas and also choose which pins to attack. If you have never walked a round just by yourself you must try it, totally different game.

[@KING_DAVID80]

Great video and commentary. Enjoyed it throughly. 🙏

[@Johnny2Gats]

I have a membership to a 9 hole course within a 5 minute drive to my house. It’s about 3200 yards, and I try to play 3-4 rounds solo during the work week. It’s helped my decision making immensely, and killed my golf ego I have when playing with friends. This is the second year I’ve done this and I’ve dropped from a 17 to an 11 handicap

[@officialmichaelhudson]

Love what you stand for man. The last 1-2 mins of the video is what life is all about playa!!!

[@davidcavon637]

I’ve watched this twice (like most of your stuff), I’m almost ready to be the earthly disciple of TWOTP! Golfing is always alone, even in a foursome or tournament! But I’d rather play and play poorly than not play at all 🙏✌️😛. My scores haven’t dropped that much, but my enjoyment of the game has sure gone way up! Practice is just more fun!

[@saapsaap997]

Love the positive attitude in golf and in life great advice for everyone 👍

[@JLOUW-bv9dt]

My bruhski, your channel changed my game of golf completely, broke 100 for the first time today. PS: was planting those feathers everywhere on the course, oneday they will grow into birdies!! Thanks

[@treabishop376]

love the breakthrough with the wedges. Watched tiger and his dad do a swing clinic on youtube and he said to never hit full bore wedges, and I think that guys wedge shots are pretty decent. Incorporating this from now on playa

[@jakekrause8333]

It makes me relax more and enjoy the scenery and the sport of golf. I also realize how lucky I am and fortunate that I get to golf

[@n31l92]

Nice video Matt I love watching these

[@gerdamarsh]

We love you! Keep up inspirational content!

[@LuRcHofficial]

I liked the end bruff Good video. I finally subscribed

[@phdgolf3867]

Wadda video! I am returning to golf thanks to them and your stress-free approach. In fact, I am at the middle of an equipment crossroads: for a high handicapper, which driver would you go for: Cobra F9 or Ping G400 Max? Cheers!

[@willpate447]

I use solo rounds as a big confidence boost. If I hit a bad shot I evaluate it, and play a second ball just to show myself I was capable of hitting the desired shot. I play my original miss, but just to prove to myself I can hit the shots I am thinking of I play a second ball several times a round.

[@jeffhaman9010]

Tough time finding the fairway today (but still only +4:)) Which is good for people like me who appreciate your tips to hitting awkward lies. I also appreciate your approach to life tips as well.

[@HookemFishing]

Love the part about life, death bed, and golf. Keep at it. Hope to see you and play with you one day. I try to goto Vietnam once a year, and play a couple of rounds there. Maybe one year I'll swing by Malaysia and play golf there too!

[@RanchElement]

Solo rounds are where it is only you. Your thoughts are all truly your own. These will be the same thoughts multiplied because in round with others there are more distractions like conversation and other playa’s shots. I love solo rounds and playing solo with others as you can really be whoever you want to be at the course!

[@danielnatbrown]

I find when I play solo rounds the pace of play works best for me, no waiting around getting cold or losing concentration, I only have one ball to focus on and one goal on mind to outplay myself and not another player. I love playing with people but on the odd days where I just need peace and quiet a solo game is just what the doctor ordered. Keep up the good work, loving the videos 👍👍👍

[@michaelwright8627]

BTW, You’ve helped me enjoy golf by removing my ego. Maybe I’ll find a way to play those tropical courses?!

[@lucamason8139]

Glued to these videos! This man talks pure sense!! Can not wait to get on the course and apply these pearls!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Love that playa

[@MrLute101]

Hi Matt thanks for making the South African accent palatable for an international audience. I love playing solo I can play in my own time and there’s less pressure.

[@peterseibold7633]

Another great video Matt. Thank you

[@kenearwood1447]

I play at first light 2-3 times a week back 9 walking. my friends are lazy and sleep in!! LOL i enjoy being by myself its my mind clearing activity and i can concentrate much better than with buddies chatting me up and talking about work and wives etc... i reserve those rounds with Broskies for nice courses 18 holes and when i know it will take a while to play then grab lunch etc. I am not anti-social, quite opposite. just like the feeling of being out there by myself and figuring my game out... PS since i have been watching you and other you tubers my handicap dropped from a 16/18 to a 7.8...over the last 2 years...love the channel. need more break 80 or par videos

[@r0bbiec0pus]

Baus Matt, it was an absolute pleasure watching you swing easy with zen mode fully engaged. Great round! #waddaplaya #waddalife

[@tylerw1418]

My favorite video. Curious what you do for a living as I as well have a schedule allowing me half the year off work. Sadly half the year of no golf.

[@StevenTransProfile]

You get to clear your mind, relax and have a nice walk. Also there’s more chance to practice if the course isn’t packed.

[@richardcreed3700]

I play solo more than I do with friends - I'm out to have time to think, enjoy the sounds of birds, the breeze and the sunshine. Makes me a better player for when I do hit the links with buddies.

[@keithtay9255]

came to this video so late, i doubt Feather of The Golden Eagle divot tool is still a giveaway. Anyway, I do play solo golf, usually at Unico Grande or Bangna Navy Course when in BKK and IOI Palm Villa in Johor. Its great to play 2 balls in certain spots, like first cut rough and fairway, to see the difference in results. Or experiment a punch vs full shot from the same spot. Playing solo takes away a lot of pressure and helps me calm down the next time i play with friends or under pressure. Great video again Matt and hope to bump into you in future.

[@tjjeeper7318]

I play solo most of the time. I work 12 hr shifts. 2 weeks of days 2 weeks of midnights. It equates to 6 months a year so I have a ton of time off but when most of my friends are working. I walk most of the time. Just started playing last year and knocking on 90s door. Last 2 rounds were 92 and 94. Trying to be Waddaplaya! Love the tips and advice brother. Appreciate the videos.