why you're still playing like a beginner (brutal honesty)

[@waffles1ca]

I suspect I will always be a beginner golfer, I’ve been playing for 50 years,never better then this year partly from following your guidance and staying out of trouble on the course. I started this year with a 118, over the last 4 weeks I’ve been consistently in the 90s with my past two rounds at 90. I’m enjoying this game so much. Cheers from Canada

[@alanschwarz]

Is a 90 in Canada worth 82 in the States? 😂

[@SevnZeroFive]

Bogey golf is not a beginner score. You’re on the cusp of being an above average golfer.

[@waffles1ca]

@@alanschwarz if I ever travel south, I’ll have to play a round to check. 🤣

[@waffles1ca]

@@SevnZeroFive thanks, I still golf with little confidence in my ability or consistency, I have several clubs that I have no confidence in, most of my irons go the same distance (around 100 yards) . It sure feels like a beginner. The main improvement is staying out of trouble a sometimes putting well.

[@FinanceCobra]

90 ain't a beginner man.

[@JohnnyUtah13]

Shot 85 the other day. (My lowest score by two strokes.) Terrible front 9 (score wise) but wasn't hitting the ball that bad. Just kept my head in it, because I am a playa, and the confidentiality soared. Tied my best 9 hole score ever on the back 9 and went home a happy man!

[@ajtovar1623]

Oh, I love those rounds where you improve as the round goes on. Mental toughness is key. Congrats, you are definitely a Playa.

[@jimbojohnson7360]

What was your most confidential club?

[@JohnnyUtah13]

@@jimbojohnson7360 56 degree. Usually don't use it that often....but it was just....working. So I went with it. lol

[@willemflach9834]

Congratulations Johnny!

[@KA-dm9lm]

@@JohnnyUtah13 great job man! Seriously, I feel like golf teaches me life lessons in patience and perseverance. It’s a true mental test and battle of wills, with yourself! Great seeing comments like this

[@jhjhadenjones]

I've got to say, as I never really comment on videos, that you are by far, the best golfing youtuber out there. So much so that I don't watch any others aside from your content. Its approachable, has an excellent humorous touch and removes the feelings of having be be amazing from day one to amateur golfers like myself. I've recommended you to everyone I know and I'll be looking to get a shirt from the store as soon as I can get the cash! Superb stuff mate.

[@goldenbear8696]

I’m in my mid-eighties playing off 12. Started when I was eight years old. Occasionally shoot in the seventies. Don’t hit the ball a vast distance. No need to. I’m rarely in the rough -and a very good putter. Your number one tip is the best advice - just keep the effing thing in play!!

[@tim5749]

You’re a legend. I hope I’m playing golf at your age!! I hope you keep sharing your insights and experiences in the comment section. Any advice for young players other than what Matt mainly teaches? I am 25, been playing since I’ve been a kid. I’ve been seeing a teacher and hitting the ball super well but inconsistent (swinging too hard imagine that). I’ve worked on my putter more than anything and it’s allowed me to break 90 for the first time and get my handicap from like 30-32 to 22-23. I’m hoping to be an 18 handicap soon.

[@adm5618]

Best golf channel ever. I started playing in July. Just got my first handicap 26.3 last week and broke 100 at the same time. I use a 6 off the tee, have started to get confidential with my 9 iron from 100 yards. Hitting more greens. Working on my chip n roll ratios at the moment. Whaddaplaya 😂

[@jeffproehl295]

Did a lot of this today. Played short. An iron instead of hybrid and fairway. Up and down. 6 pars. 3 doubles the rest bogey. Thanks coach. Had an out for par on 75% of the holes. And played in less than 2 hours. It’s cold in NH. 43 degrees with wind. I got my Playa Badge. Yes sir

[@shanebrennan9563]

I started this year trying to break 100. Then I found Matty Boom Boom. Finished the year by breaking 90 - twice. This guy changed my whole mentality. Genius.

[@samthompson7073]

Same here mate! Haven’t cracked 90 yet best is a 93, but consistently in the 90s for the last month after trying all year. This stuff works!

[@lesg9604]

What specifically did you guys change? I think he has great advice and shoot very close to what you guys do. Looking to break 90 this year and progress from there

[@samthompson7073]

@@lesg9604 main things for me I think was just dropping the ego, not losing my mind over bogeys(it’s a great score at our level) and only hitting driver when I’m feeling super confidential with it, if not, she stays in the bag. Good luck mate👊🏼

[@jarettswartley8977]

Finally got a lesson I think thats the only way to get better. Fixed my hand positions on takeaway to keep club face in a better position to hit draws. Have to find the right teacher though. Been playing for 30 years with only 3 lessons total. The first two didn’t help but this time I think I’m getting better. Shot an 84 today. 20 handicap.

[@nicolasmoss-allison5645]

fAfter a gentleman's 35 year break from golf, I've been playing again for about a year I've gone from 24 HCP to 13 HCP this year and hoping to be single figures this time next year. All I can say is Matty is our leader! Follow the way of the playa boyfriends!

[@HaZeNathan]

Numba 1 golf youtube channel

[@MrEbassickv]

Number 16 is so important. I was a 24 handicap and recently started to play hickory golf clubs. I can't recommend this enough. It forces you to swing smooth and easy (otherwise you risk breaking them). The effect this had on my modern gam was massive. I'm now a 19 handicap and falling. I'm playing courses I've never played before and shooting low 90s to mid 80s by swinging smooth. It's helped a lot.

[@matts.689]

Broke 90 for the first time last year. This year had 7 rounds under 90 (with my best round of 81). Appreciate the guidance and course management insight you provide. Oh yeah, and I love my AF66 putter!

[@GolfSidekick]

Nice playa!!!!!!!!!!

[@KA-dm9lm]

13:58 Another gem! “Inside 100 you can be as good as a pro golfer. You don’t need strength you don’t need brute force, you need finesse and practice”. THIS IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR US WEEKEND GOLFERS!! My point is: we don’t play enough. Period. We don’t have the time to practice. Period. If you can get it around the green in 2-3 shots you can play great golf by working on that short game. All you need is 20 ft on grass at a park or your side yard or your back yard and you can practice chipping and pitching.

[@mickkelly6464]

absolutely top quality mind blowing simplicity, now if i can take half of this out on the course i'm sure my game will in prove...

[@ccdccd8615]

The biggest amateur mistake is not thinking. Too many of us play the same course and use the same clubs every time. Few of use experiment the clubs to see what the alternatives might be. Almost no one changes the tee choice. I recommend changing the tee choice all the time because different tees gives you different looks at the course and should force you to think of different options. High handicappers sleep walk thru a round, giving no thought to club selection, lie, or anything else. An errant ball is always a bad shot, not poor club selection, aiming at the hole when you shouldn’t,etc. Not thinking produces bad shots.

[@thedadgolfer]

My friend, you get it !

[@taylor.gushue]

Just started playing golf. Used to play baseball throughout growing up. Thanks for getting me out of my head trying to hit a home run on every swing I take at the golf ball. Shot a 92 after not being able to break 100 for 3 months.

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

THIS! THIS. IS. THE. VIDEO. I absolutely relate to so many of these points, the cut and paste shot, the trying to hit it as far as possible on a par 5 second shot. Playa has transformed my game, not through swing techniques, but through thoughts. The most important lesson I every got, a long time ago from our Playa in Chief, was 'how good is it being on a golf course with mates, rather than working?' It's the best life.

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

Just found your content a week ago, took your advice to a new and difficult course this weekend. This stuff works! I didn't score great (we had 50 mph gusts) but I felt proud of my round and how I had stuck to my game plan. I left feeling so much better about my game than I ever really do. Still trying to break 90 in my second year playing, and with all this new information from you I can see it's going to happen sooner than later.

[@danielowen5889]

@@marvinbluedorn3321 90s in your 2nd year? That's awsome..

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

@@danielowen5889 I'm a legit golf sicko. I have a coach. I practice every day in my basement. I play as much as possible (which admittedly is only 2 times a week max). I don't drink when I play, and I always take my round seriously. Even if I keep an extra ball in my pocket for an extra practice shot style round. Nice to hear it's good though. I thought I was lagging behind.

[@phreak761]

​@@marvinbluedorn3321I am also in my second year playing, am off a 12 handicap. Shot an 84 today because I couldn't putt for shit on our hollow tined greens 😤. The difference between a sub 90 and low 80 round is such a low margin, I had 5 birdie putts today and ended up with 5's on a few of them, snap hooked my driver on one of the par 5's, 3 off the tee for a 7. The worst thing you can do in golf is to chase a particular score, you have to play and just let it happen, as soon as you know you're about to score well it seems to go to pieces! I am a much longer hitter than my playing partners, being 30 years younger helps 😂, it can be painful to hit it 80 yards further off the tee and still end up with the same score, but it just goes to show that no matter how you get there you've got to keep it together on that green. Best advice I would give to someone trying to break 90 is to work exclusively on your short game, being able to square the club face is A1 in this game, the amount of people who align right and hit with an open face swinging left must be incredibly high, I did the same thing until I realised what was happening. Hitting punch shots to start with will teach you how to square the face at impact, once you've got that down your scores will start to tumble. Good luck for the future 👌

[@GeorgeJFW]

Just wanted to say thank you for recommending swing tweaks. I struggled to break 100 since i started playing golf last year, i played 40 or 50 Rounds at least . I gave swing tweaks a try after a particularly bad round and I kid you not a week later I shot a 91 and have consistently broken 100 several times. I definitely have a lot more to learn and I need to work on my putting, but for anyone out there just getting started used swing tweaks and get lessons save the frustration save the money on new clubs.

[@KA-dm9lm]

Yesterday I played 18 and of course everyone in the group pulls driver on every par 5 that I’m telling you are all unreachable in 2 shots unless you can hit 300 off the tee. The course is narrow and tree lined. I kept explaining why you shouldn’t be hitting driver. I gave up and then just started texting everyone link to this page. Play your game playa!! (For the record it was my best round ever mainly because of golf sidekick and solid course management. I had a 70 going into the last 2 holes and of course shot an 8 on the 17th. Parred the last hole for an 82).

[@hodor6159]

You sound insufferable. Nobody wants unsolicited advice on the course. Just let the guys hit driver and you hit whatever you think is best.

[@orionmec]

I had played golf with professional intent in my youth. Arthritis had different ideas. So much so that I had to actually quit playing. 15-18 years and 18 joint surgeries later the boys talked me into trying to play. Well, I can tell you that your advise is absolutely spot on. I have had to relearn how to swing with a broken body but love it. LEAVE YOUR EGO AT HOME when you go to the golf course!!! To all that see this comment, take his advise!

[@simondavis5631]

I broke 80 for the first time at the weekend thanks to this man! He speaks the truth! Thanks Playa!!

[@LucidBmx]

Hey playa. Been golfing for just over 14 months. Shot 81 a few weeks ago. Toe down chipping has been unbelievably good for my game. Also recently had 28 putts with 10 no 1 putts, only 2 GIR off the tips. Thanks for all your help

[@KA-dm9lm]

That’s great progress. I’m a little over 2 years into playing and am around a 12 on my home course. Granted it’s only 6400 yds, course rating 71.8/128 slope. Pretty sure that’s on the easier side of things. But it’s a suburban neighborhood course so it’s very narrow, tree lined and greens are small and protected. Was built in the late 1950s so greens have a lot of slope in areas. I swear hole 1 is at 5-6% slope in areas. Anyway, hope you’re enjoying yourself with the game as much as I am! All the best from Long Island, NY!

[@swiper1131]

it's wild to me how much I've learned from Matt and adjusted my game to it, even though I'm improving. For example, the discussion of the ball going right->left or left->right on uphill/downhill slopes. Because he mentioned that, I've learned that actually doesn't apply to my swing. Whenever I'm on either of those slopes, my shots go straight as an arrow. But, because I've watched enough videos and he's called it out. I know to understand that my shots go straight in those scenarios.

[@rrohrbaugh1218]

Thanks!

[@murdergooch]

Broke 90 this week for the first time. This channel has helped me get there. Thank you.

[@jdt1459sja]

Great video again !! I broke my record (was strokes 56 ),then for 2 years above 60 en 70,s :-(,on our par 54 cours after 3 years finally hit 53 two time in a row bij letting go al the KZbin swing tips !!! Boom Boom 😂. Started golf at 50 and i am hooked😊❤.

[@kevinrobertson2053]

If only the cart girl did laugh behind my back, she laughs straight in my face...even before I've made a swing on the first tee. 🤣 Love the content Matty, you've saved me hours on KZbin swing coaching vids.

[@joetrigger4538]

Course management was my top focus this year. Dont care about scores, just play smart. I learned that playing partners are the worst for that. Best rounds i had were either solo, or playing with the randoms i got grouped up with due to no expectations. But when playing with friends or regular golf partners, i learned that the pressure of self expectations and "distance comparisons" become all to real. Golf truely is a mental game.

[@keithpanco]

I play with an older gentleman who still tries to play like he is 35. He pulls out the 3 wood everywhere. He only hits it 140-160, but thinks he hits it 200. Once in the rough from 220 he pulled out the 3 wood. I asked him if he can reach with it and he said no. I suggested he play it 110-110 yards. He hit the 3 wood 50 yards, and still in the rough.

[@normhagen1913]

Possibly the best golf advice on KZbin....

[@mcpantzlaff]

This was absolutely fantastic! Best video I’ve seen in years. So much good advice crammed into one video instead of 10 minutes talking about 1 thing. Thank you!!

[@peterbaader334]

These are among the best golf tutorials out there. I wish there would be 1 million subscribers! Well done! And thanks!

[@jonahbergman4221]

I started doing this on my own to make keeping track of my score easier, without realizing that it actually made my game better too! I just treated par as if it was 90, and so double bogeys were squares on my card and pars were circles, it makes it so much more fun seeing double circles if I make a birdie or even just circles if I make par. Seeing something like this in your video just reaffirmed it, love the video!

[@Foghorn-Leghorn2]

I’ll be sporting my Arnold Palm shirt when I play this Thursday. I’m down to 16.3 index. This guy is so helpful.

[@KA-dm9lm]

12:58 This right here is sage advice. It’s why you can see smaller people hit way longer than big people. It’s all about ball striking. For me it took 1.5 yrs to 2 yrs to get to a point where I can strike the ball well. But it’s clear as day, every aspect of golf improves when your ball striking improves. Period.

[@willfulldesign5893]

Always been a 98-105 player… now I’m a 87-92 PLAYA!! All thanks to you stinky winky!!!❤❤❤

[@Cookenbauer]

Played like a playa today. Shot 75. Took my medicine when I got into trouble and made stress free bogeys and clutch pars. Attacked easy pins. Always played away from trouble. Heel up chipping for tap ins. Simple game

[@wl6029]

The best golf youtube video I have seen in years. Just great!

[@Danplaysgolf]

Having watched hours & hours of KZbin golf "educational" content for the last 6 weeks, shooting +19 & +22 over my local front 9 the last few days I found this video last night, implemented the tips. Played 18 holes today. Shot 88. 88. Can't beleive it tbh, 3 putts finished within an inch, hit a 50foot putt, maybe a fluke, but I was 100% aiming at the hole and it only saved a par, but still, was awesome. 2 bump and runs lipped the cup. Not trying to get the green in 2 was such a massive change, but ultimately actually got me so much closer, or put me in a much better position when I did get on the green. My 7/9i are my best clubs to hit. So utilising these put me in much better positions. Sacked off my 3H ans 3W as I just can't hit them, stuck to a 3/5i if I needed a little more distance or to keep the ball lower. (I've only got odd number irons, as I've only just started and built a bag from Facebook MP) All my other full rounds finished at 101, 100, 102, 101 so I knew I could break 100 on a good day. But taking all these tips on board helped dramatically today. Already counting the days till my next 18.

[@hdeck]

You are so right. Everything is pitching, chipping, and putting for us hackers. My daughter is doing junior golf lessons using the Operation 36 model, and when they go out to the course the "tee box" is setup 25 yards from the hole. It stays there until they can shoot 36 or better over 9 holes. The tee box then moves back incrementally every time they can successfully shoot 36 or better from the designated spot.

[@TheM2RL]

I watch many of your videos, but I missed this one. The comment you made in the first 10 seconds of the video made me spit my drink on my monitor in laughter!

[@jesssimpson5959]

I’ve been playing consistently for about a year and a half now, I played Saturday and shot my best score ever and it all started last week when I went to the driving range, typically at the range I just get a bucket of balls and swing away but this time I went there with a plan, before every shot I backed off and approached it like I was on the course. I really concentrated on my setup and aim and I could tell it was making a big difference. I took this same approach to my warmup session and then the second thing I did was something you talked about, when it was very unlikely I could make it to the green I didn’t try to get as close as possible but instead used a club I was confident in and layed up to a shot that I had a good chance of making it to the green with. These two things allowed me to shoot a score about ten strokes lower than I usually do. I’m so excited now I was starting to get really frustrated with my game but now I have the passion back. Oh and I have watched several of your videos now and really like them so I finally subscribed to your channel.

[@Ikefis]

strategy is golden Matt, as are your lesson videos from 3 years ago. keep'em coming mate.

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Tiger said the exact same thing. He said the best advice he can give anyone interested in play golf is to “stop watching YT golf, get proper lessons, and practice. Cheers

[@tycoker92]

I just started playing in June of this year, I’ve been hooked since the first day and started digesting as many videos as I could to “catch up” as much as possible. My main objective as anyone else who’s just starting was to break 100, and my lowest score at the main place I go was a 103. I started watching your videos about 3-4 weeks ago and over the weekend I went and played and shot 92. If I would’ve 2 putted my 3 putts I would’ve shot 85. While yes my swing is obviously progressing, my course management skills are a direct result of the one and only IDGAF Professional Matthew Greene 🙌 thank you sir

[@anglia06]

Hey Matt I’m an 18 handicapper. Normally shoot 89 to 96 on any given round. Had the Wednesday comp at club today started with a double boggy. But……. Ended up scoring 46 Stableford points which is 79 off the stick. My best score by 3 shots. I stuck to your plans and today everything fell into place. I’m 51 and looking at retiring to Thailand in about 6 years so hoping to get a round with you

[@rolandnelson6722]

Strength. The density of helpfulness here is unite unlike, other channels.

[@Swiheezy2]

Scored my best round in league play 2 weeks ago after watching some of your videos. So much more comfortable picking my shots and taking it easy

[@ALESSANDRO_70]

17 handicap. Had an 82 going into a par 5 18 that has a second shot over water. The lay up was 40-120 yards but the couple I was playing with muttered “you have to go for it Alex!” So dumbass hits a 5 hybrid off an awkward lie and sends into the trees and the proceeds to Tin Cup it two more times for a damn quad! 91! Haven’t broken 90 in this course and all I needed was a double bogey and it all went to hell😅… God I love this game lol .. big fan of the channel. Hit 3 wood 210-220 all day, stayed in play and nearly hit my goal… one hole short! Love this content because it’s about strategy and not Damm swing drills. Big fan ⛳️🤙🏽🇨🇦

[@douglasgardner4004]

Good reminders. I've been trending towards more aggressive shots that are leaving the ball in bad situations when I don't execute. Will try to be more mature in my rounds this week and see if that gets me going in the right direction.

[@Alexskateboards10]

Started 3 months ago at around a 50 handicap. Shaved that down to ~30 in the time since and my most recent round I really emphasized keeping the ball in play and forgetting about smashing long distances. Scored a personal best 45 on 9 with 5 pars. Hopefully looking to be playing in the 80’s in the next couple months

[@johnnycashh7148]

All good advise I've learned over 30 yrs...😅 be good inside 150...and deadly inside 100. Drastic scores will show up! 🍻

[@Vincent77654]

Get a lesson and driver you can keep in a play ! I keep having lessons and brought a ping 10k driver with a 1/2 inch off shaft (I’m 6ft) and 12° driver because I still hit down slightly with driver. Fairway finder 😊