How to Lower Your Scores and Break 90 - Way of the Playa Disciple Round 1

[@edgemasterrlol]

Went to play this weekend and broke 90 for the first time!! hit 89 lol. Thanks to all your videos :D

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaman! Well played big poppa and soon I want to hear of an 85

[@edgemasterrlol]

@@GolfSidekick worrrrrrrking on it bauss!

[@Engineer_Heathen]

I'm hoping to get 89 this year for the first time. Been slowly improving with low stress golf techniques.

[@erichaun4529]

In the past year I've went from rounds in the 110 range to now consistently playing in the 80's and broke 80 with a 79 for the first time last week. All possible from lots of practice time and applying what I've learned watching your videos from short game, which I lean on, to course management and attitude. I have turned down invites in the past to play because I felt I would embarrass myself but now I'll play with anyone that wants to play and own my game. WAY OF THE PLAYA! I'm 52 and for the first time I'm loving the game. You're doing a great service to the game. Thanks.

[@GolfSidekick]

@Brian Ice Long holes only mean something because we attach out PGA Tour delusions onto them. A lot of golfers cannot reach the 430 yard par 4 in two and that's fine. CHances are that handicap stroke index is probably between 1 and 9 on that hole. 99% of golfers will have a stroke on that hole. Play it like a 430 yard par 5. Get on in 3, get the bogey, have a chance at the par and GTFO. Intimidation from lengthy holes is just because of this weird word "par" meaning as much to as as it does to a professional. It's crazy!

[@jessieschoenberg8669]

@eric what do you use off the tee typically? just curious, as i know most strokes saved/lost are from ~120 and in. but it is nice being on or just off the green in regulation sounds like we are similar scoring wise, but i've barely sniffed 79 (shot 80/81 maybe twice in my life)

[@antonsmith743]

I carded my personal best score the other week of 81, and the highest club I used was a 5 iron. completely stress free golf!

[@GolfSidekick]

BOOM brother. This is what it's all about and you wanna know the SICKEST thing? You can shoot under 80 if you can do an 81. Waddaplaya waddafuture waddajammer

[@antonsmith743]

That's the next goal my friend, that magical 80 barrier. stress free golf is the only golf for me :) #waddaplaya

[@wesi782]

Wearing "The bucket hat" Skill +2 Confidence +100 Style + over 9000!!!!

[@kevinmichaelx4894]

Bucket hat rules!

[@christopherboone4782]

For real...stress free is the way to be. As close to not giving a f#$k as possible, while still being competitive and tuned in. Thanks Playa!

[@jas9239]

I gotta say, I love when he’s not even close to landing it on the green on the par three 15th and you tell him great shot..I do this with my friends all the time when they hit shots that aren’t nearly what they want but I try to encourage them because frustrations will only lead to bad times and bad vibes and bad golf

[@spencerervin6312]

He really did convert to the way of the playaah. In a few months there will be thousands of Matts Walking around golf courses around the world!

[@GolfSidekick]

He has game this guy. We are currently working on his strengths and weaknesses and have finished a new idea I have for assessing your game. It will be up on here including the work we do together. Gonna be a great imnprovement. I'm going out with him for a round and I will he him navigate the course with his new skills and playing to his strengths

[@kieranatkinsonfalkous8849]

Your videos have helped my game so much. never hit a birdie until this year and have now had 2 in 2 weeks. golf is improving!

[@cdh79]

well done, don't forget to plant the feathers along the way :)

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddanimprover! Plant those feathers and get it done playa

[@anthonyzugajewicz559]

Had major back surgery in 2017. Been fighting my way back to playing good golf. Haven't been able to consistently hit my driver good since. I started watching your videos and decided to hit my 3 wood off the tee which i hit long and straight consistently and change my approach to greens leaving myself the distance to hit my best clubs. Last time out had a missed eagle putt on the lip and 2 birdies. Hit your best club is such a smart idea. Thanks!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddafighter! Waddaplanner. Well done playa and don't stop don't stopping

[@steve201201]

Matt I would like to thank you for all your help. I broke 100 for the first time last week after watching half a dozen of your vlogs. Thanks mate keep up the good work.

[@jenkinsfrank]

Good Afternoon Playa, Sunday, after years not playing golf, I played golf again: I followed your advices, mostly on feeling comofrtable and stress-free golf. Guess What ? I had a ton of fun, enjoyed my time like never before on the course and, yes even after a long time, maybe thanks also to my high handicap, I had a great score in the end. Just to say: thank you, keep your work, we love it and keep on the #MakeGolfFunAgain.

[@GolfSidekick]

That's the way my good man! Make Golf Fun Again and don't stop don't stopping. The movement is swelling and everyone is tired of being guilt tripped and mocked into playing the way they shouldn't be! I love that you had fun and are back in the game! Less quitting, more playas on the course more of the time. BOOM and GO TIGER! He keeps interest high that is for sure

[@wfWynand]

Congrats on the 30K subs. You can feel proud of the fact that you are giving the average Joe actual advise that works.

[@GolfSidekick]

I am proud that the playas are dropping scores like a baus!

[@thezbrown1988]

I shot an 83 on a Par 69 course just now. No driver, just the 3W that I hit straight 230-250 yards. #Waddaplaya

[@cdh79]

5:36 .. yes, i agree with this statement.. my club has a driving range with mats/artificial turf, as well as a real grass driving range (about 5 minutes walking distance away from the main driving range).. most people practice off the mats, as it's so much closer and has screens showing the distances, and i had become quite good with my irons there, but whenever i got on the course, i just couldn't perform the same type of shot anymore.. so recently i switched to always taking the long walk to the back of the practice area to get to the real grass range, and since then my ball hitting has been much more consistent. i think the mats or artificial turf is too forgiving

[@styofwye]

You are so right 👍

[@davytee6037]

I thought I was a born natural at golf as I was so good off the mats however couldn't hit a bloody thing on the course so yes practising off grass is so important

[@GolfSidekick]

Hitting driver off those rubber tees, to me is a total waste of time. I hit the thing a certain way to actually get the thing to fly properly, then hit the course and the ball goes sideways. I refuse to his driver off them and the best is to stick a tee inside the rubber mat or get one of those tees you can stick into the turf with spikes

[@davidcavon637]

The Vintage Hacker .

[@alexanderbell3102]

J-Mac reminds me of me! Honestly I hit some shots I see those paying of 12 would be happy with. But loose so many of tees and scuffing on par 5s or just generally screwing up somewhere. Your videos have helped no end for me and I am nearing breaking 90 but not there yet. Just wanted to give you a huge thanks for the content. Seriously my favourite on KZbin and I am really watching a fair few channels. Would love to see you tackle so UK courses!

[@GolfSidekick]

Keep your eyes out for the future videos with JMac, I am working with him now in Malaysia and htink I have created a great assessment system for strengths and weaknesses and capitalizing on your strengths. We are gonna work through it tomorrow and Friday and over the next few weeks.

[@GolfSidekick]

One day when I have my European citizenship I am applying for I will come to the UK

[@alexanderbell3102]

@@GolfSidekick appreciate the replies. Obviously some great courses over here. Would love to have a round of you do make it over here. Looking forward to the videos keep the great work up 😊

[@robertreese6999]

Great video Matt. Really like the transition to a more teaching style of video. In your description you say “buy a new putter to never 3-putt”. Imo 3 putts can happen to the best of us - we just need to let it happen and move on. Love your comments about the tee shot - I totally agree and as an example on almost every par5 I don’t want to attempt to reach in two I use my 3i to stay out of the fairway bunkers then lay up. Regards from Germany.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah but he needed a decentputter. Not necessarily the putters fault but he had a scheisse one. So we needed to get one that fit him and one he felt was good in his hands for confidence.

[@robertreese6999]

Agreed - those four puts baby! :-) Keep up the good work I’m sure he’ll be down to breaking 90 within a few more rounds.

[@loudiquinzio6692]

Hey Matt, I'm coming to you from Australia and really enjoying your videos. Trying to get from +2 per hole to +1, am currently at around +1.5 and falling thanks to the way of the playa. Far more relaxed and enjoying the game more regardless of my score. Thanks so much and keep up the good work.

[@23fridge]

Thank you for the great videos. Played my first “stress free round” today couldn’t imagine how many shots I gained from leaving the driver in the bag playing to get on the green and putting to within 4 feet. I will continue to try and develop my game but thank you again Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

Great and don't give up on the driver, but use it when you have built up enough BDE and worked on the club away from the course so you can introduce it one day

[@gerdamarsh]

Thanks for this one! I saw a lot of myself in J-Mac (I started playing regularly last summer and too am in the 95-100 range currently). I am sure your tips will make a big difference to him, I'll have to get my tips vicariously and via the wonder of You-Tube.

[@GolfSidekick]

Please look out for the future ones with him because I have developed a little fun exercise to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and how to capitalize on quick wins and your strengths while also thinking and strategizing to lower scores. Still in the works but I think it could be great

[@davytee6037]

Excellent Vlog for us newbies as always Matt cheers Playa 👍

[@eburney68]

Love these videos! I'm a J-Mac fan; love his vibe and he's a good ball-striker. It's fun to watch you guys navigate the course.

[@Johnny2Gats]

I hit driver maybe 4-6 holes a round. I generally play my 17 degree hybrid off the tee because of the confidence and consistency I have with it. I’ll sacrifice the 40-50 yards off the tee for the accuracy any day of the week

[@brandonchaney8702]

I just started playing this spring after playing maybe 10 times before in my life since I was little and am starting at about a 95-100. Can’t wait to break 90.

[@GolfSidekick]

Me neither. DO IT

[@bkembe]

Hey playa. Since this channel is in large part about lowering scores, and it's really one of the best out there, what was the thinking on the 4th hole when the tee shot went in the water? Why take 3 from the tee instead of dropping where the ball entered the hazard? I recall you doing this a time or two and questioned whether it was strategy or just fun. It seems like a video opportunity to explain when to drop and when to rehit, if there ever is a good time. Thanks for the awesome work.

[@woodycato]

I've actually taken clubs out the bag (3 wood and even hybrid) until I can master them properly off the course. That way when I've duffed my tee shot on the par 5 to 180 and I still have 300 to go I don't then pull out the 3 wood only to top it etc etc. I hit a solid 6 and then maybe an 8 and chip on. Job done. Love this channel a lot. WADDAPLAYA

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaplaya indeed. You have the right ideas there my good man. Manage yourself to manage your emotions to manage your fun. It's so easy and so much more stress free

[@adolfozayas3359]

Dude you are the man and this is a great video. me personally need to get back on the triple 6 method...went away from it and score blew up. need to be get back on the path

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks broski, this will be a series with JMac. I see massive potential here and we are working on the weaknesses that can slash shots quick and also maximizing what he can do to set himself up with comfy shots.

[@AdamFerrari64]

Golf SideKick, I just shot 88 on my home course (+18) which isn’t my best (83 is), but this round was special: I had ZERO greens in regulation! Short game saves all! Your chipping technique especially has shaved off several strokes for me, many thanks playa! -Adam F. Age 21 :)

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddachipper! Now hit some greens and GO LOW

[@AdamFerrari64]

Golf Sidekick thanks ! Just got to “iron out” my iron shots ;)

[@norms4831]

Man I thought it was you! Awesome stuff, I thought when I saw the thumbnail and the guy in the bucket hat was hitting right handed I said 'he'll, of course Matt can break 100'! Meet j Mac! My driver has not made an appearance yet this year, been teeing off with three iron and four irons, to success (only one round). But it does show you, as long as you're in play, it's hard to put up big numbers. Awesome stuff, can't wait for round two!

[@GolfSidekick]

AS LONG AS YOU'RE IN PLAY, IT'S HARD TO PUT UP BIG NUMBERS. Truth

[@GolfTestDummy]

You're thumbnail says, "This is you.", but nooooo, that is YOU LOL! He put in some good work and trusts the process. That is huge. Only a matter of time before it pays off big.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah he is well on his way. Now it's all about thinking. He has the shots but he is getting screwed by the mats and then the thoughts that come with it

[@benj6244]

Man. It's like watching myself in some of these shots. My short game isn't bad but the 2nd and 3rd shots are awful. 110 last round! Moving closer to that magic

[@hbyellowful]

He is so relatable. I hv been scoring no lower than 102 after 2 years into golfing. And it has been difficult to get better. My pet peeves are chipping: either too far or too short, controlling ball flights at green bunkers and the 3 putts. I am so very looking forward to your next tee off with him. P/s I too have the Callaway Epic 3 wood ... dang!

[@GolfSidekick]

Great, we are working on bunkers and putting tomorrow

[@miguellikesyoutube]

going for a round at a new course next Monday Matt! this was the advice I needed as always. can't wait to get out there and show the way of the playahhh

[@GolfSidekick]

Remember, stress free shot, have fun, enjoy the game and that golf is a journey never a destination

[@joeym71]

Dude, your videos have easily brought me from a high 80's shooter to a low 80's high 70's shooter! You are awesome! What is the app that you use for recording shots and score?

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent sir Shot tracer app Score: microsoft powerpoint

[@Bobcaygeon-1]

Well played J-Mac, nice round. To Matt's point at the 7:10 mark, today was the day that the 80 threshold was broken (shooting mid 90's 1 month ago). Smart irons off the tee on difficult holes, 4 up and down par saves, 1 up and down bogey, and NOTHING over bogey. My biggest take away from Matt is that par is a good score. Actually for high handi-cappers par is a great score. To that end, the goal on all putts outside 10 feet is to get within 3 feet. Sure, birdie is appealing but going for birdie and leaving 6 feet short of 8 feet long is high stress. Going for par and getting it within 3 feet is easy peasy. So thanks again Matt and once more well played J-Mac

[@GolfSidekick]

You are the man there playa. Looking forward to more progress updates and yes PAR IS A DAMN GOOD SCORE! It seems birdies are EXPECTED by playas who should be THRILLED with BOGEYS!

[@Bobcaygeon-1]

@@GolfSidekick Also the Srixon Zed U 85 is slated to arrive today. Cannot wait

[@muntanorth]

Almost broke the 100 Sunday using your tips (47 out 53 in checked my back 9 staby's on the 18th knowing my front 9 was well under, too excited not too and shot a 6 when 5 was all I needed ) love your work Matt, would love to see you and RMW play a round

[@GolfSidekick]

Maybe one day but for now, it's just spreading the good news of the Way of the Playa

[@tonypetri1583]

I agree!! I started off teeing off with an iron then moved to a 3H then a 3w and because of my distance I usually only hit driver on par 5 or 400 yd plus par 4. Only been play a year and a half and my best is an 82. Short game is where it’s at to slash scores!!

[@weetbix1000]

That was a mirror image of my game lol. Great to see others in the same boat- super relatable especially the putting woes, although I just got my Golfsidekick polo so hopefully that turns me into a putting maestro! Great vid

[@kevinmichaelx4894]

I started playing a few years ago. Watched many videos from various "instructors" and have taken lessons with my game only going back-words. Matt and his channel has been the most helpful on youtube. I have been watching since the original how to break 100 with complete beginner vids. From what I see on the course, stress free golf would help nearly everyone out playing. Thanks Matt. As a side note, I tee off with 3 wood 195/200 yards in the middle. The only thing my driver does is going further into the woods/water.

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done playa. How is your game going? What happened with other instructors and going for lessons??

[@kevinmichaelx4894]

They always want to change your swing one way or another. Yeah, that may help some. I believe face to path is most important what what ever works for the player is OK.( i.e. Didi). The big takeaway for me from Matt is, course management based on what clubs you hit best. Course management=stress free! Oh, yeah, my partner and I won our flight in a very large tournament this weekend! We were eliminated in first round of alternate shot playoff but no matter. Still winners and my contribution was due to stress free golf!

[@AntonioGonzalez-nc8tq]

Beautiful opening shot man

[@jamiegoodson7251]

I think the best tip you've given is to add a stroke onto each hole on the scorecard. Bogeys don't seem as bad when they look like a par. (I'm off 28, still looking to break a hundy - but getting closer!)

[@GolfSidekick]

Thats in the next video indeed

[@Connordh10]

Good luck J-mac. Good looking swing, hes got this

[@BaldyFella]

Loving the look :-) He plays a good hybrid off the tee, why bother with anything bigger for the time being. Often use my 5-wood on tight courses as a safer option. Working just on consistency off tee and putting would easily get him under 90. Excellent vlog.

[@GolfSidekick]

Next video that 3 wood was banned! I agree with your assessment. Hopefully we can get this playa under 90 before I leave Malaysia!

[@nickm4426]

J-MAC needs to listen more to the ways of the Playa ! Great music, thanks

[@GolfSidekick]

He will be indoctrinated in due course

[@Indycrr]

Jmac’s swing and game look eerily similar to mine. Right down to ball flight and carry distances. I too have adopted the hybrid off the tee philosophy. I got crap about for about 6 holes and then the guys with drivers were sweating hitting as many fairways. I am leaking strokes bad on the green or I could shoot an 85. Have decided to really work on my putting routine and green reading. I’ll take the driver back out when there are no more 90+ scores in my handicap calculation 😎

[@GolfSidekick]

Do you wanna know how to destroy any opponent? Hit every fairway on the course Try that with whatever club you need, and no matter who you're playing, you will win. Even is he is a 4 handicap, you will crush his soul especially if you can scramble!

[@AbuNuh27]

Another great video playa!! 100% agree about the artificial mats vs real turf!

[@massomine4150]

I agree with not using a driver so much. After trying to channel my inner golf sidekick. I decided to ditch my driver completely, after losing on average 3-4 balls I did a game without my driver and didn't lose a single ball. I'm just struggling to make contact with the ball, topping it every time. I used all the techniques and ideas in your videos and they have helped. But I am just bad at golf and still need a lot of practice, especially rotation, seem to be hurting my back quite a lot.

[@GolfSidekick]

Check out Robin matthews williams. And keep on going, you just need a small break through and you'll be hitting it solid

[@massomine4150]

@@GolfSidekick I will do. Maybe wearing a waddaplaya shirt will help haha

[@samcrossland5325]

Hey mate, great stuff again, some really good insight. Think this is your best kind of video, the narrating post-round is awesome. Keep it up! #alwaysbeplanting

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks big poppa

[@kennyr222]

Whadda video! Good luck to J-Mac on breaking 90. Look forward to the next update!

[@GolfSidekick]

Gonna be a few coming! Gonna be great!

[@Thundawich]

I bought a not super cheap putter specifically because I wanted to have a sense of investment with it. Most of my other clubs I got from other people so its just nice to have a bit of kit you chose ^^

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes, a good putter has a consistent sweet spot and a decent feel in your hands. The knock offs and bargain barrel poefies can really screw your putting up. NO doubt in my mind.

[@Thundawich]

​@@GolfSidekick I'm less of the opinion that cheap putters perform worse and more that I simply prefer to have a sense of personal investment in the club I use the most. Humanity is good enough at forging metal nowadays that even the cheap putters are reliable enough to use but for myself I just wanted a connection to the club specifically. Not some huge improvement compared to any other putters or the knowledge that I've just spent thousands of dollars on a bit of metal, just something about the putter that can let me have some form of connection with it so that I enjoy using it.

[@TheNezzzzzz]

totally agree with you. start with a half set and learn to hit different types of shots with them (low, high, punch, etc) so you can take those fundamentals to the full set when you get to that point in your game. short game saves rounds.

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly playa. Get great at your few clubs, it builds imagination and feel. Add in new clubs and getting them to fly like missiles will be easy

[@cdh79]

My HCP dropped from 22.7 to 20.1 yesterday after a great round following the advice of your videos.. I might have to update my plan to "get below 20 HCP" this year, as this might happen much sooner than expected.. Thanks!

[@cpaddsy]

Haha. Can relate. I nailed my years goal in January. Mostly thanks to course management from Matt. Have had to rethink goals and now its to break 80. Still got a way to go but fun working on it :)

[@cdh79]

@@cpaddsy well done! yes, Matts take on course management also made a big difference to me. good luck with your new goal to break 80, and it's all about having fun.. even though golf can be quite frustrating sometimes as well ;)

[@GolfSidekick]

Forget the plan to become "less than 20 handicap" - too vague, will make you play poefies. Commit to hitting the stress free shot at all times Commit to playing par 90 golf courses by adding one shot to each hole Commit to improving the areas you can get some quick wins Commit to adding shots to your arsenal at the range and practice green and using them when ready Commit to the processes and you will actually forget this vague goal and report to me later this year that you're playing off a 14. DAMN!! Waddaday!

[@cdh79]

​@@GolfSidekick Waddamotivationalspeech! This made me realise that dropping the handicap will come by itself and is actually just a side-effect. Some of what you mentioned I have already started putting into practice (practising more shot-shaping on the range and spending more time in the bunkers again) and i did register to a green reading-course which hopefully helps me eliminate those last 3-puts that still come up. Your advice to look at the hole during practice swings with the putter has tremendously improved my "getting within 3 feet" situation already, but there's still room for improvement. And this week i have to play with someone else's set of clubs twice (i'm on vacation to visit my family in Austria), so i will get my ego out of the play and leave the driver in the car completely to not be tempted to use one that i'm not at all familiar with. Different irons and an unknown putter make things difficult enough :)

[@imfeelingjazzy1]

I put the driver in the closet and when people watch me use an iron off the tee they are really confused until the end of the round and I am scoring better than ever! Stress free golf! Thank you Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly! Waddadifference! The driver is messing people up BADLY!

[@ekelly2093]

Great stuff, keep the progress going. Score could have been lower if you dropped at point of entry when you donated one to the lake?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes perhaps, but he is like me...wanna get it right.

[@jacobmccain8082]

Definitely depends on what you're comfortable with. I cant do without my driver, it's the best club in my bag. I'm not great with 3 wood, 5 wood, hybrid, or 5 iron. 6 iron down I'm dead solid. And my short game is what I work most at. So if I can keep my second shots into par 4s at a 6 iron or less, I have a good chance at par or better with bogey at the worst (mostly lol). I also know guys that would rather hit 3 iron than hit 8 iron. It's just that different people are more suited for different clubs.

[@GolfSidekick]

Of course. That is the name of the game. Play your way. Whatever is the best shots and most comfortable shots in your bag. Planning your tee shot to finish where you feel best for an approach is the business.

[@Hanco]

It's 8am. Your bruski tees first. You take a deep breath on his backswing. He smacks and on impact you yell from deep within your lungs WADDAPLAYA!!!

[@graemereilly46]

The little Robin Matthew Williams reference nice to see you supporting the smaller channels

[@GolfSidekick]

Only if I believe in the methods!

[@graemereilly46]

Golf Sidekick both talk of simple golf

[@hsnelgrove71]

Matt, another great video and another new Playaah!

[@blarsen8]

He looks great. I know he can break the 90 with that swing and attitude.

[@PlayaGuitar]

He hit some really pure irons there. He'll be knocking on 80 with the short game rounded up and with consistent contact.

[@leonhalgryn]

Shot my lowest score at parkview today 86. All thanks to the way of the playa

[@GolfSidekick]

I would love to play there...when I am back in JHB then it's on

[@leonhalgryn]

@@GolfSidekickWhen you do play there, make a video of it if you can. Would love to see your approaches to some of the holes!

[@fraserd123]

The lad hits some really decent shots. he reminds me of me can play golf hit some really good shots but it's the consistency part is tough

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah and we will work on that exact thing by capitalizing on his strengths!

[@bilalamjad2884]

5:32 you're right man even if we hit a chunk on the range mats the ball will have straight and good flight but if you do that on the course you're doomed. We keep hitting the ball heavy in the range and don't even know about it and get used to it. This is the reason why I don't go to the range which has mats before a tournament or normal round , I only chip or putt!

[@GolfSidekick]

JMac and I are working on that tomorrow. Have an idea to get him to hit it cleaner. Hopefully it works!

[@bilalamjad2884]

@@GolfSidekick yes hopefully!

[@johnnypenso9574]

I played golf from the age of 18 until my early 50's without carrying a driver in the bag!! Don't listen to anyone that tells you what clubs you _"should"_ be carrying, you carry what works for you and your game. Confidence behind the ball lowers scores and if you aren't confident with that driver or 3 wood, put it away and carry another wedge or leave the space blank.

[@GolfSidekick]

I wish people would listen to this type of advice more. Confidence is underrated in golf. The working from the green backwarda approach breeds confidence. I don't care who you are, if youre confident, you play better. You only build it by playing clubs that you can. Then build outward with that new found confidence. I mean this isn't rocket surgery but so many people do it backwards

[@Rosetwin90]

Do you think the 10 finger grip (separated grip) is bad? I swap between the interlocked and separated grips and i find the separated grip to be more comfortable. I feel like i have more control of the club with the separated grip. I can't get used to the overlap grip to use it.

[@GolfSidekick]

No problem with any grip. There is even a guy on instagram called cack handed golfer. I think he plays off a 9. You just jam with what you dig. 10 finger would have been blasphemy to me 15 years ago but nowadays, IDGAF golf dictates to do what you like and if it works, keep doing it as long as you not destroying other peoples games

[@jcee6886]

What callaway irons do you recommend? Big Bertha os?

[@ackanunu1310]

can wait for round 2!

[@dmax169]

Another great video! I’ll be wearing my bucket hat tomorrow for comp as well! 👌🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

bring the fun, bring the relaxation, bring the way of the playa and it's on like donkey kong

[@PaulSmith-qh7ky]

love the new hd cam

[@brianandzane]

Your playa will do excellent with putting and chipping soon. The ladder drill will get him going quickly !

[@Criscross292]

I just learned something about my golf game from watching this guy. My poor shots (slices) generally occur when setup too far from the ball.

[@GolfSidekick]

Perfect! Such a simple thing to fix. no need to overthink it, just make sure your fundamentals are right and BOOM. No need for swing overhauls!

[@hunterstoliker5419]

yessss new video

[@MARCELO2756]

I have bag my driver for at least 2 months now. first started from the Tee with my hybrid, now from a 5wood, once I have a loot of consistency with that club, willingly to hit even risky shoots, but my confidence tith that club is great, and usually hit it 175 ish yards. all of my other clubs I hit them flat, half of the time, except the hybrid, and have a slice.with my pitching with a new shaft i do feel a better swing, but i must still test that club. I also started to hit my dad's 4iron, that he does not use, that club needs more practice, the distance is still in the air on how far should i should be hitting it.

[@GolfSidekick]

Keep going and you'll get there

[@Connordh10]

I use a baseball grip as well. I've been having contact issues lately. Any tips on hand placement? Ive been messing w my grip a lot and its throwing me off.

[@GolfSidekick]

Stop messing with your grip. Pick one and stick with it. Shiny object syndrome kills golf games!

[@tingting3955]

I use the baseball grip, too. It’s more comfortable for me. I recently watched a Manuel de la Torre video on YT about how to correctly hold the “ten finger grip” and downloaded his book from Kindle. Changed my shots for the better, much more consistent. Manuel was very much a teacher in the Way of The Playa.

[@kylemin1384]

i really like these videos.

[@IgNiiTeTheFire]

It's funny watching newer players do things you used to do like him shaking his hand after hitting it haha, but the two handed baseball grip isn't that bad, I play with it and at this point am a 5 handicapper, it's just what you get comfortable with I think

[@GolfSidekick]

Nothing wrong with a two handed grip. No problems at all playas

[@camelcase9225]

It's so true about the fat shots on turf. This has plagued my game. I'm so shaky hitting off the fairway because it's in my head I can't hit it pure.

[@aaron_b.]

That guy's gonna jam real hard soon, already is looking in a lot of ways! Just needs to keep practicing hard and leaning on good advice!

[@steez54321]

What putter are you using?

[@TobeJex]

awesome vid! You should fly out and coach me next! I am terrible with my irons..

[@GolfSidekick]

I doubt I could help with irons. That's best left to Robin Matthews Williams

[@trevorberry1395]

How do you know which tees to hit from? Driving distance?

[@GolfSidekick]

www.capegazette.com/article/more-fun-correct-tees/12257#&gid=1&pid=1 Good guide

[@Chea]

So you don’t recommend artificial turf mats?

[@Boooya6]

So true about keeping the driver in the bag until you're able to keep it on the planet. I don't know how many times I've played with folks who just see par 4 or 5 and attomaticly pull the big gun and proceed to hit it in the houses. Shot 74 today hit driver 3 times. Nuff said

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir. It can be any club, even a new wedge or putter. Just that the big dog tends to go a longer way the wronger way. And the auto-pull of the driver is an epidemic that needs a vaccination!

[@johnmcd2321]

New golf goal- Rock a playa outfit 1 round

[@mcfly2727]

Ahh quality..WayofthePlaya 7th Dan material! WaddaBlackbelt!

[@GolfSidekick]

The Dawsonator is out in full force??!

[@mcfly2727]

@@GolfSidekick scarily other people have called me that before 🤔😂

[@moodswingcafe]

I totally forgotten that you are coming to Malaysia for golfing ! I am from the KL area. Any open slots available? ^_^ ^_^

[@GolfSidekick]

I will go up there in June some time, unfortunately I have some major things I have to take care of suddenly and will only be sure of a plan after this weekend. But I hope to be in KL for a few rounds with the playas

[@Dooguk]

Enjoyed that. Looking forward to how your doppelganger improves over time. Oh! and remember to take your hat off when you shake hands. Old school. LOL

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL, I don't wear a belt and I live in Thailand where we walk barefoot in the clubhouse and wear hats and sunnies inside. Waddacountry!

[@sshadow2]

You sir, have narrated my game...every game! Par 5 second and third shots are what really kill me. Distance is definitely the intimidation factor for me, a player trying to break 90. Oh and the driving range mats...don't get me started. FAAAAAATTTTT!!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Look out for the future installments, I think this playa is destined for great things

[@humbleorgins4125]

Iv never shot less than 114.....i am starting my journey to break 100....lol...help????

[@Prickles2001]

Keep watching these videos. I went from 110-120's to mid-high 90's in the last couple months. Best score of 92 so far. Hitting no more than a 5 iron.

[@josephglover4192]

Need a playlist of your various tunes playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

Should be in my "playlist" section on my channel

[@josephglover4192]

@@GolfSidekick So it is, hero

[@TungNguyen-mx6zd]

Can you pls advise how far he can hit with the hybird?

[@GolfSidekick]

Not yet but coming soon. Swing obsession is what is wrong with this game. You may want to check out some other channels if you area swing critic. This is for people who have everyday swings. It’s ridiculous to criticise swings because you use pro swings asthe model for a swing. Come back here when you get frustrated trying to have a perfect swing

[@numbnut257]

He is exactly like me the likeness is uncanny!! Except he’s 40lbs lighter and 4inches taller

[@jarrodflett3348]

Cracking easy swing

[@TENNESSEETORNADO]

Still has some great straight shots..

[@dtschultz421]

i spin my wedges after every wedge shot too!!!! thats funny

[@Barry.R]

The music kills me 😂

[@garyrae5413]

Yur man can tonk that golf ball proper,he'll be a playa in no time with your tutelage Matty boy!

[@maximpieters6499]

I know i don’t need a driver. But it is my best club from the tee. So i get the advantage of distance and stressfree golf ..

[@GolfSidekick]

YOU MUST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF CLUBS THAT WORK. If you hit a putter 240 yards off the tee relliably with a good shape, you should do it! Well done on being a driver hitter. That is very very cool and you must capitalize on your strengths...that is no longer playa style. That's BAUS

[@colinglen4505]

Matt, I doubt I can afford the putter you use but could you recommend a type of putter so that I can look for a cheaper version. : )

[@GolfSidekick]

Lol second hand putters are great and mine was not expensive. It is also second hand Cleveland Classics V. Odyssey and Ping and Taylormade and Yes and Cleveland all make nice putters. My main point is to avoid the real junk. The copies of the name brands etc.

[@GolfSidekick]

$99 is perfect price point. Tommy Armour are nice clubs too. Mygolfspy though is not you. You have to to feel the putter in your hands. Cleveland putters are also around $100 and also very nice. $100 is not cheap. By cheap I mean like $20 knockoffs

[@GolfSidekick]

@@jameslovering9158 Depends on your feel. Putters are all about the confidence you feel while holding the thing. If you love the feel of a pool noodle, then you gonna hole putts. I like a thinner grip - I think...and that makes me feel better on the greens.

[@wyattlada9611]

I one time heard the best advice that best thing you can do for yourself is never have an off day with your short game because you could have the most accurate irons and still three putt

[@GolfSidekick]

That's why I keep saying SHORT GAME SHORT GAME SHORT GAME

[@GP-yc2it]

He's got himself a baseball grip!