If You Play Like Me, You Will be Free

[@strengthscoachalex]

Matt that first shot might literally have been the greatest clip in Lithuanian KZbin history. It might become the new national anthem.

[@keycay5485]

You are like Bob Ross of golf. There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents!!!! KEEP IT UP!!!!

[@JamesBille-hu4cq]

The Way of the Playa. I’m forever changed.

[@danielmiller9657]

michelin star killed me 5 seconds into the video. The hat switch and of course the mindfulness words are the reason I Love this channel!

[@stuartpearson9801]

Your channel is becoming more and more enjoyable. Keep doing your thing

[@josephwirtz8352]

After all these years and videos, I was not prepared for non-bucket hat Matty!😂

[@superkman88]

Absolutely... I had to rewatch the last minute and half because the first time I didn't register anything he said from sheer shock!

[@stephenblack6615]

Matt's PGA tour stats provide helpful perspective. And if you adjust for the clubs pros hit from those distances, even more. Matt himself has explained this in his "lecture" videos. E.g. from 125-150, pros are hitting wedges, maybe a 9 iron. I don't usually get within 24 feet from 150 yards (6 iron for me). But I can usually get a pitching wedge from 100 yds. within 30 feet. When Matt pointed this out in his lecture I learned what he says here, I'm not as bad as I thought. Matt's not only THE Playa, he's a statistical genius!!!

[@drummerAVA]

10:42… fantastic par!!!

[@randysaleh5734]

Thank you Matt! For years I have let my golf Ego get in my way and try to make Hero shots, which usually led to disaster. The last 3 outings I have played with your tutelage and hit to the "Texas" side of each hole. I am enjoying the game much more, and making more pars!

[@tarfu2105]

I love how it feels like your talking straight to me. Such positive encouragement and mindfulness of the game. I always let my life get in the way of my games an when you just slow down and enjoy the moment your game improves drastically. Keep up the good work playa!

[@bobcarter6483]

Matt I’ve just got back playing golf & after many years of consistently average play. I’ve taken your advice & working with a great pro. My game has improved dramatically & now that I have incorporated the “Way of the Playa” into my game I am finally enjoying golf. You are a Legend & I thank you for your insights 👍⛳️

[@mattbrown4437]

Congratulations to anyone who was congratulated 🎊

[@KeySheMoeToe]

this is a subliminal message. congratulations.

[@huddwah]

12:36 🤣🤣 how fun is that. 2nd great putt in a row. ... and earlier: a smoked 4i and 9i ... and the video still isnt over. i assume the fist pumping and break dancing is occuring off camera? :) .. woah woah woah.. who the heck is that at 14:30 😂😂

[@ColeMcLennan]

The first aiming point tip has been HUGE in my game. Tee shots over water barely cross my mind during my shot because I'm so focused on the target. Can thank our man Dr. Bob Rotella for that one. (I only read the books after your recommendation Matt)

[@danielowen5889]

Spot on.. swing away playa

[@marksimpson2321]

11m30 world class advice. Enjoy playing. We're not pros. I play 2-4 9h p n putt a year now and i don't worry if I have scores of 18 over for 9 (last summerwith about 50 putts) or 5 over this year. I'm playing golf with my brother like in the noughties. Way of the playya! 😊

[@folkrav]

This! A rando I got teed up with said something one time that stuck with me. "I'm not paid to be here, I pay for it, so might as well enjoy my time". I'd so love to be able to go back and tell this to 15-16yo me. I probably wouldn't have listened, though!

[@derekallen5219]

Your content is so unique and compellingly simple. You have improved my gof GAME without tring to change my TECHNIQUE and made golf enjoyable while still delivering RESULTS. Consistently over 100 down into the nineties and lower. Thank you and please Keep it coming!

[@folkrav]

Ok, I'll have to try that line-up trick of aiming at far-away objects. I did already use something close on the ground to help me aim my clubface, but it actually makes sense, from a purely mental point of view, to ignore precise targets on the ground and aim at something more abstract. Thanks for this, will try it next round!

[@nicolek.3614]

Matty with a cap = Elton John circa 1974

[@tuanoful]

"This is a subliminal message, congratulations!" Why thanks!

[@Alan_Edwards]

Some great insight mate. I find I play a lot better when I think like a pro; planning my shots, visualizing my ball flight, strategizing and thinking about where to miss and where the trouble is on a hole. Versus thinking about my swing and swing thoughts. The time to work on technique and clubs you might not hit well is during practice - not on the course. I am retired and practice almost daily so my swing is what it is...I am not going to change anything during a round. When I am on the course I prefer to be in scoring mode not practice mode.

[@stevesidekick933]

Baus, I love this new video style. Great way to teach the proper and realistic thinking or a “hobbyist “ You have dropped my handicap from 12 to 8 by better thinking/planning. Thank YOU!

[@tedzink4574]

This is a return to the old style content, super helpful, made Matt the best YT golfer.

[@zoeyf3471]

I like the tip you mention about playing the shot you are feeling.

[@travis2615]

To your point about the highlight shots. I like how they'll post an "every shot" for the winner of a tournament. There are very very few amazing highlight shots.

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Just played a round where I did my best just to forget about things and I still shoot the exact same score.

[@Snowman9K]

enjoyed it as usual. Man you handle the humid heat well. I would look like I'd been out in the rain.

[@steveo44100]

Wadda beautiful landscape! Looks perfect my man. Great video, per usual.

[@phillipismay3585]

Thanks again Matt, its 9.30am here Wednesday i watch at least 2 or 3 of yr videos before i go to my Wednesday an Friday golf to calm me an get mr foucsed in the relaxed zone...here goes. From Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@bklounge_golf]

You’re the most positive encouraging KZbin creator.

[@jameswirth3117]

Of all the golf course videos on U-Tube, this is the only one that focuses on golf management. As Matt has said, a 6000 yard course averages out to 333 yards per hole. All I need is 7 iron, a couple wedges and a putter!

[@GolfSidekick]

Absolutely playa. That’s the attitude

[@marnew1000]

Hey Matt, that first Tee shot there was amazing Waddaplaya.. I’ll be after one of those baseball caps too.. love it Matt great vid

[@AndrewDiLiddo]

WaddaPostProduction at 14:10 !!! Matt I need one of those cap 🔥

[@CMacUF]

“Ok boyfriends. We’re on in 3 after a disastrous drive.” Most hysterical video yet. The last 5 minute’s especially killed me.

[@theroofcowboy]

Great video. Funny your mention of handicaps in the beginning as I was just thinking about asking you this yesterday. Should I enter all my scores in handicap index?

[@davejohn255]

That is the great thing about a Garmin watch and phone app...It records your scores knows the slope of the course and keeps a rolling handicap...Even if I only have time for 3 or 4 holes at my membership course , it figures it out.

[@brucehanna9473]

Love the text boxes! So right about getting your mind right off the course. Bad vibes will always follow you to the course. Same goes for good vibes. Golf is my hobby, not my job. By the way, I am finally building a golf sim station at home. What courses from Thailand should I play on it?

[@chunkz1187]

3:33 caddy realising no birdie no tip

[@dnews487]

“The course is always trying to seduce you” great quote man!

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Your advice about picking a far target like the mountaintop is something I am currently working on. Maybe I have too much experience in precision shooting sports where I'm trying to hit what I aim at and that bothers me. My short game is actually quite good but off the tee I'm a train wreck because I'm trying to hit it to a specific part of the green and it's just not working. Thank you for all of your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@barryhenderson2732]

Broke 90 for first time today following your videos. Took your advice and stopped taking driver off the tee and used 3 Wood to keep it in play.

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s because you are a bausisi

[@bigredzed3374]

I love how 5:12 is the most replayed

[@j.a.garcia868]

Just found this channel yesterday, I love it!!!! “The way of the playa” ✌️😎

[@GolfSidekick]

Welcome aboard!

[@Golfinthefamily]

I'm trying to train a couple of young playas... always enjoy your content. Thanks for sharing with us

[@peanut4head]

Woah was that Cap-tain Lithuania at the end

[@pphomsoupha]

I'm here for the Michelin star content! 😂 love it playa!

[@teebob21]

Matty - if you see this, how many rounds does it usually take you to get used to new clubs? I had been playing with 20 year old Big-Box Store clubs for, well.... 20 years, and got down as low as 92 with your videos last year. This year I saved up and got fitted for "real" clubs, a full set. I'm hitting farther (and usually more accurately) than ever before, but my misses and dispersion are worse, as are my scores. Haven't yet broken 100 this summer. Chunks, fluffs, poofies, thins, and overshooting the green with my irons between 125-180 yards is costing me strokes. Do you think I just need more swings and more range time to figure out these new clubs?

[@krispybowgod9656]

Took me about 10 rounds before I felt confident with my new clubs

[@GolfSidekick]

10-20 rounds

[@teebob21]

@@GolfSidekick Thanks baus

[@folkrav]

I'm still playing with a late 1990s cheapo Nitro set my father handed down to me at 13 years old, some Infinity sand wedge and an older Big Bertha Titanium 454. Consistently playing in the 90s. Will keep this in mind when I do splurge for a fitted set hahaha

[@teebob21]

@@folkrav HA! I was playing with Nitro's too!

[@duncanajpv8]

Only 🌟 quality content on this channel 👌

[@xpodderx1]

beautiful first hole backdrop

[@peterbaader334]

As so many others, I am enjoying your videos a lot - and learning from them a lot! Much more than from the traditional instruction videos! Many thanks for that! One small question: On which course have you recorded this very clip? It looks super! I wish I could put it on my trip agenda. Best wishes from Belgium. Peter

[@terryjames7]

Which course Matty?

[@assihassan]

Matt is a guru

[@wayneduplessis3560]

What ball do you play with and why?

[@fulltimeproductions5747]

Get this content into my veins

[@beckmanchilds756]

Having no expectations is the best way to enjoy your round

[@wedgepitcher]

This intermission 😂 with the cap

[@aarnlewis]

Michelin star comment was "chef's kiss" - totally cracked me up.

[@doctajonz2828]

One of the best golf videos I’ve seen. Your method is exactly how I try to play a round. I learned a lot, thanks for sharing. BTW, what course is this?

[@yoshigg]

I had to rewind to make sure you said 'pimp hand'. You got me with that one.

[@yoshigg]

Two sick putts back-to-back, playa. Nice.

[@yoshigg]

My stomach just turned over when you put the cap on...talk about uncanny valley.

[@Forever31-u7k]

High handicap whisperer 😂❤love it🎉

[@danielowen5889]

Helped me from a beginner 120s shooter, my 5th year now, to high to low 80s. Yes I worked at it, but he gave me the path...

[@dylanvice2871]

Bro that edit towards the end was hilarious.

[@danielowen5889]

Whattateacher.. This is why the baus is my man.. Feather logo hat is a smoke show.. Thanks Playa in Chief.

[@mister.wizard]

Wow a hat! It’s like a different Playa! 😂❤ Must be part of the witness protection program protocol! 😊

[@stepkycopky9354]

Yes Mat, I was paying attention, and I did see your subliminal message. Hahahahaha, you are a bloody funny bastard, that’s what makes these videos so enjoyable and my golf game much more rewarding, even though I am pretty bad golfer. I have learnt to enjoy the game much more, than before, when I would throw a club three or four times per round, I even had to throw a second club up a tree once to get the first one out…. Cheers mate.

[@tedzink4574]

Lol, the biggest problem (besides the optics of) throwing clubs, sometimes what goes up, stays up.

[@overkant2]

I would like to know where this is? Could you tell me the name of this golf course?..It looks Gorgeski!

[@sturgeda73]

Another excellent video, thanks for the content Matt.

[@GolfSidekick]

Glad you enjoyed it playa

[@kevw.6982]

Hello "Dalai" (apropos your pithie Buddhist 'reframe' suggestions), Keep up the good work! Love it. 👍

[@GolfSidekick]

Fifth playa

[@teebob21]

Like a baus

[@marksimpson2321]

This is life advice masquerading as golf advice 😂

[@jb.8950]

Matt, which course is this?

[@nj-ns4sb]

Anyone know where that course is? Surroundings are stunning!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thailand

[@nj-ns4sb]

@@GolfSidekick Right, I'm gonna play golf in Thailand!!

[@roland6617]

What course is that?

[@Calvin_-fc2np]

Lekker videos boet. Keep it up!

[@groundcontrol9422]

Eiisshh for sure ..... ! ..... ....🇿🇦

[@mpinkpank]

Who’s that guy with the cap?!? Please, in gods name, bring bucket hat Matt back.

[@chrisreed968]

This is a subliminal message. Congratulations. We'll played Playa, we'll played! 😂

[@billymoore1717]

Where is that golf course?

[@GolfSidekick]

KHAO Yai Thailand

[@ktinsley4579]

5:13 No sir, congratulations to you.... Come play in vegas with me and the boys.....subliminal message

[@suecobandito8954]

Saw that subliminal message. I’m shorting Apple. Matt, video needs more elephant tracks. I’m embracing my OTT. Over the top. Waddaplaya.

[@dsfwest]

What did it say?

[@somersgolf]

🤣 @ 5:12

[@dustinreed8161]

5:12 ok i laughed

[@CjFelix]

Bob Ross of youtube golf

[@MrMegafly2011]

Great video

[@scrobtimusprime]

I listen to WOTP vids while I work. It makes me relax and so much more productive. Not just for golf! Only better channel for it is Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration. That's like KZbin adderal.

[@martycollins979]

Where can I buy the watermelon polo?

[@GolfSidekick]

www.waddaplayagolf.com in a couple days

[@mattg2728]

"this is a subliminal message. congratulations."

[@toastycheese128]

I literally this close 👌 to clicking off the video after slowly getting that stupid message paused on the screen so I could read it lol 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Good lesson in that.

[@ciaran_keady]

93rd playaaa

[@ryanthomas3534]

O M G The baseball cap……..

[@metalheads-golf]

Yeps, ... nice and zen. In the moment, don't be a dog to become a golf god. 😂😅 Love it. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 But awhhhh the baseball cap... is too different to handle. 😂

[@eazyeach1876]

14:28 FACE MELT

[@davejohn255]

Matt, is this the course you purchased for your private use? Where are all the golfers?🤔

[@tedzink4574]

There are courses all around the world where people go out by themselves. Living in high density areas makes it seem like the entire city is ahead of you.

[@ollyw2897]

I believed that ai transformation at first. Very funny 😂.

[@davidkirby27]

What's the deal with the sub msg?

[@skip9846]

this is subliminal message. congratulations. (5:12 in the video).

[@sweetswing1]

Overall great stuff but on the aligning to a close and far target, this does not work for everyone. Some will do great, but it will totally mess up others.

[@GolfSidekick]

just like anything in this world - if you have not picked up the message of adatping what is good for you and rejecting what doesn't work, then you have missed the entire point. your point is an obvious one, just like the line on the ball lining up to the hole on a putt. try it, dont like it, dont do it.

[@danielowen5889]

​@@GolfSidekickjust speaking the wisdom of a golf sage.

[@bryanlina4724]

Feel like I'm getting subliminal messages. Lol

[@anhboa2]

You have really really good Iron shots, i started about a year now but the hitting level is nowhere near.

[@GhostlyBIues]

Forth playa!

[@12ttwelve12]

sixth playa!

[@harrylippidardo]

How dare you add such deep wisdom in your subliminal message.

[@robsmith2566]

Have you ever played in Canada, Golf Sidekick?

[@AlohaMilton]

That shirt is dope, anyone is gonna play well covered in watermelon.

[@gregclark2509]

'Ok boyfriends' hahaha

[@jeffschlosser3146]

What’s up with 5:12 liked everything else not Subliminal messaging I already have enough KZbin voices in my head every time I step up to the Teebox

[@GolfSidekick]

lololol