How to Break 90 Like Jack Nicholson Says - The 18 Time Major Winner

[@deanmccormick8070]

Old man here who knows this works. Drive that averages 175 and fairway wood that averages 150 gets me at least within chipping distance of any 5-par under 500 yards, in three shots. That gives me the very rare birdie, fighting chance at a par, and very very rarely worse than a bogey. So most days I can break 90! Brings to mind the story attributed to Ben Hogan. When chided by a reporter for not being an extremely long hitter, he replied, "There are lots of long hitters. The woods are full of them."

[@iparrajorge]

It's so unfair that he was able to create such a wonderful performance in "One flew over the cuckoo's nest" while winning majors left and right. I'm so jealous.

[@marksimpson2321]

Breaking down doors on the set of The Shinning after having experience as a volunteer firefighter in his younger days while slapping Marnold Yalmer and John Watson . What a baus Nicholson is

[@marksimpson2321]

A rare mistake from The Baus. Referring to some guy noone on this channel has ever heard of called Jack Nicklaus at c 6m 05😮.

[@TheCuz87]

“You want the truth about breaking 90?! You can’t handle the truth!” - Jack Nicholson

[@metalheads-golf]

😂😅👌🏻

[@scotto7924]

Good one

[@3n2a2]

Even better if you use the golfer last name to put a twist on the twist. Still gets a like from me.

[@jimmythorpe65]

Classic😂

[@PLP_305]

“Here’s Matty!!!!!”

[@jeffb5781]

SideKick - Jack Nicklaus - had that book when I was in my 20's. Great book. My favorite statement from Jack Nicklaus - "I see amateurs attempt shots I would never attempt."

[@GolfSidekick]

*Nicholson

[@Milkismybeverage]

I need to remember that quote when I play L0L

[@3n2a2]

The irony being that occasionally we pull off shots that Jack didn't, which then cost us 1000's of strokes down the road. 😂

[@richalbee6360]

@@GolfSidekick😂😂

[@albrookstexas]

@@GolfSidekick my favorite Nicholson quote is "You can't handle the truth! ...You need me on that wall!"

[@tma6983]

Hi Matty, I wanted to thank you for breaking 100. I'm a 24 handicap player, starting in July this year, and I used your 5-club method, shooting 9 over for the front 9 at my club today. I only watched your video on the weekend! This is the best score I've achieved at this club. Using my 5 favourite clubs kept my swing and mentality in my zone, which kept me away from my delusional "professional shot" zone. I've got a comp on Saturday, and I'm playing with 5 clubs. This was also the most stress-free round I've ever played! Can't wait to break 90!

[@rik2bits]

The Way of the Playa is the only cult-like group I approve of.

[@Amarelo0815]

😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Cults isolate members like strokes gained nerds. Way of the playa is about understanding others plights as well.

[@rik2bits]

@@GolfSidekick Thank you for the clarity.

[@GolfSidekick]

@@rik2bits you are most welcome 🙏 namasta

[@rjs6124]

@@Amarelo0815 go n

[@cbr8206]

Playa, once again have to say how much I appreciate your vids. In particular, I've been appreciating how you have been using yhe phrase "what club you need to go...yards." This year I gave up chasing yardage and accepted how far I hit my clubs. Since then, my game have improved in just the manner you are describing in this video.

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent. This is the first step to enlightenment

[@TonyLivermore-w9s]

I’m a 52 year old in Aus and getting back into golf recently to just enjoy it more than I did ‘back in the day’ when it was all about wanker distance etc.. and trying to outdo each other always.. You’re a Legend and I really appreciate what you’re doing within your KZbin site etc 👍🏻⛳️ And F’n funny as well btw 🤪👏🏻

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

I love how Jack Nicholson explained the game in The Shining.

[@tjm5492]

A Shining example of how when golf is divided into Five Easy Pieces that even A Few Good Men can see the Missouri Breaks while playing a cutthroat game of Wolf.

[@eazyeach1876]

Bro. Wadda comment!!!

[@ahsankhasimuddin8534]

Well played!

[@kimbrigreen950]

@@tjm5492 🤮

[@Sliceforlife]

Still haven’t broken 100 but thanks to your videos I’m at least playing a little bit smarter. Keep up the good work baus!

[@bradleyrounds9148]

You will. Follow the Playa

[@shockey4life]

I legit followed his early break 100 videos. Playing with only 5 clubs, adding +1 to all index 1-9 and +2 to all index 10-18 holes on score card, etc. and broke 100 within 2 rounds. Broke 90 doing the same follow within a couple more. I average about 88. Literally all thanks to this Playa

[@MrHighbrow777]

Applied the system a few rounds ago. Sacked driver, set new targets and accepted my limitations. BANG! Best round ever today, won the comp! Thought it might be boring, but I love scoring.

[@charlied4850]

Golf Sidekick - the best of Lithuanian humor and golf!

[@baek23]

Jack Nicholson's confidential guide to breaking 90. This video is going to be a gem for breaking 90 series in a few years.

[@hesa9849]

😂 Yes ,same for me, I didn't Jack Nicholson was that much into golf. Good nuggets anyway

[@brownlee62534]

I was a 10 hcp when l bought this book decades ago. I read it cover to cover in a week. Played the next Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Shot 74, 72 and 69 in the three days. I was already a good striker, what l wasn't was a course manager and shot maker. Jack made hitting shape shots easily understood. I think it's in that book he said, "Stop and smell the roses." That changed golf for me. I stopped grinding at the game.

[@handdle-h2o]

Growing up in the 50's our local paper the Chicago Tribune sports section ran a frequent little picture lesson type deal titled, as i recall, "Golf my way" or "How I play golf" by Jack Nicholsen I read it every time it was in the paper and ergo acquired quite a bit of good information. later I caddied at Chicago Golf, the oldest 18 hole course in USA and they paid 3.50 a round but you got to play free golf on Caddy day ie Mondays. Had a blast putting Nicholsens lessons into my game. Later when I started liking players, Nicholsen was not a favorite...he took too long to put. Liked Lee, Arnie, and Gary always rooted for them to beat Jack. Majors, 6 Lee, Seven Arnie and nine Gary ie 22 majors. Good video as usual.

[@JohnPrivate3845]

Cool recollection! Golf instruction has come a long way. Its great having the Playa-in-Chief! BTW, I was getting a $3.50 flat rate and $1 tip in 1968🙂

[@handdle-h2o]

@@JohnPrivate3845 $3.50 in 1968 even with a tip is below par. You were getting cheapoed by that course. Yes very grateful for guys like sidekick who has been very helpful. there were only 120 members at that club , rated 5th most exclusive in USA The number is locked, and the only one that tipped always used a golf cart which required the caddy to run behind the cart but still find the ball before the 2 guys on the cart would get to the ball. The caddy was responsible for both riders so it was more difficult than normal. That rate was $5 and He'd tip about $5 so it would be a good day. We're talking 1959 ish or so. The rough at that course was unbelievable about 7 inches high and thick. Recently (2018) they hosted a legends of LGPA tour event won by Laura Davies...who is capable of playing the mens tees. They had some other US Opens back in the early days . Great course for young guys to play for free.

[@handdle-h2o]

@@JohnPrivate3845 That Chicago golf only had 100 members back then in 1959 or so. Probably only 50 played. No tipping allowed as they thought 3.50 was more than enough. You better be a multimillionaire to get on the waiting list. I guess they have 120 members now but its frozen. We were both working too hard for measly pay but it was fun.

[@KeithGolfs]

Matt is the BOATY Best Of All Time on KZbin

[@GolfSidekick]

That’s the word on the street

[@armandomeza5648]

I can't believe how well this information works, I have been golfing for a year and a half now, shot a 88 once and haven't gotten near that since. my ball striking has gotten better, my distance has gotten better, yet I shot a 102 last week. yesterday, I purposely hit all my shots shorter to avoid bunkers and hazards and didn't chip (used bump and runs) shot a 90.

[@damiancosta2588]

Total golf techniques was a tough one for me. Both that and Nik Falto/LeadBetter-or-worse videos confused me no end. However Playing lessons by Jack Nicholson is the zen of golf strategy and tactics. It's amazing that J Nicholson figured this out himself so early in his movie career.

[@Brehaa]

PB 87 today with 25 year old rental clubs thanks to the way of the playa. Didn’t pay attention to some hazards on a couple holes which would’ve saved me a few as well.

[@craigmedeck6454]

“You need to hit the ball more forward than sideways.” Got it thanks. 😂 you should put that on a shirt.

[@MundungusMooney]

Jack Nicholson can’t hold a candle to the flame of the BAUS baby. Too much confidential from the playa

[@saltwaterfly2473]

I learned how to play from Jack's "Golf my way" VCR tapes I got at the library! The best tip was chipping off the green with my 7 iron. That was in the 80s

[@scottmccarter3969]

Side eye on the business trip 😂😂😂. What a baus

[@seth1455]

I think some psychological trauma slipped out there

[@mrwelch3345]

Love the explanation about the divot, playa 😅

[@Roberto-bd9fq]

Around the green on the fringe and even in light rough I will use the old man's club: the chipper. Mine's around 25 years old, 6.5 loft and looks like a lofted putter. Pros don't use them since it takes a club space, if you are not a pro you should consider one. Though limited in scope you will rarely mishit them, if you're a decent putter, which most people aren't, but that's another story.

[@GolfSidekick]

Perfect playa

[@vincentlafon9498]

Thank you Matt Damon for these good advices

[@BigGolfEnjoyer]

I applied this and the last videos principals trying to break 90 and shot an 81 on a new course today with an 81 and a quad bogey. This man knows what he's talking about. MY LIFE FOR THE WAY OF THE PLAYA

[@ToddPlaysGolf]

My play partners always try to convince me that I need to hit driver or something to break 90 or when I was trying to break 100... I just respond with; "or I could just hit my irons better." It annoys the crap out of them LOL.

[@noahsady9738]

F me sideways. Almost spit out my drink Matty Boom Boom. Thanks for being the BOAT!

[@crn7194]

Took the B.O.A.T.'s advise and got the Red Tiger off Amazon last night for $93 plus an additional $10 off coupon. Got it today, sweet deal, looks very slick, and can't wait to use it!!!! Keep up the awesome and best golf videos, Mr. Baus!!!

[@Sonoran.Stoner]

Matty boom boom fkn does it again! implemented your teachings and shot an 85 this past weekend. According to the info on your site, I should be sniffing a single digit handicap according to my best 6 round of my last 20... but I am not entirely sure that's the case. In any event, it feels so good to not have a round with anything worse than double bogey and still being able to recover to break 90 consistently. True confidentiality, absolutely stinky winky.

[@rharan1]

One of your better lessons for high handicap players

[@Binidin]

I am the highest handicap in my clubs flighted match play tournament and I am in the finals because I play for bogey and keep my chips low. In pressure situations, knowing I only need a couple decent shots each hole and I can miss hit a chip and end up in a playable position on the green gives me the mental freedom to execute hole after hole, even when things inevitably don't go my way.

[@cyN1CKal]

12:40 was me every time before following the Matty Boom Boom ways. Thank you Sir!

[@andyukh1625]

Wise words from my favourite Baus ! Been following these steps for the last few months and my scores are steadily coming down. My aim is to be the best Stinky Winky at my club, then they’ll start to sniff the Way Of The Playa ……….. 😉⛳️

[@HackerInTheRough]

I was close last weekend, playas. I was +4 going into hole 8. I proceeded to double 8 and triple 9 for a 45 on the front. My mental game was torched after that. I shot a 49 on the back to finish with a 94😅

[@williamrowntree5476]

So enjoyable to watch and listen to. I love your attitude and patter.

[@xjustinjx]

I injured my ribs practicing at the range so much, and then practiced with injured ribs, and it fixed my golf game by making me slow down

[@craigthibodeau324]

I have a friend who I told for years to slow down and stop trying to kill the ball - he is a former wrestler/rugby/bouncer type. One day he comes out golfing with his foot in an inflatable cast and couldn't swing hard. He played the best he had ever done, and finally started listening.

[@tweiler5]

Thanks!

[@davidbignell5525]

The channel lore is building here. By the time Matty gets to 1m subscribers, he's going to need to release an accompanying handbook to help newcomers follow along.

[@flexboss]

Genious advice as always. For sure the undisputed BOAT✅

[@manphoneacoustic]

I SHOT AN ALBATROSS What’s up fellow amateurs. I’m currently on road to break 100. My local course is a Par 70, total yardage 5469, short yes, but ideal for my beginner level. My mind set was usually, get to the green in fewest shots possible. So example, a 340 yard par four, I must reach that in two, so I use my 170 club 3 iron (that’s what it goes if I hit it perfect) First off tee for 170 then, same club second shot to get there…….. how often does that happen…..NEVER. Shank it, top it, slice it etc etc. Playing this way, I rarely shoot below 110 with my best being 108, a lot of balls lost along the way. Now, today, LISTEN UP. I changed my by score card, stroke index 1-9, 2 extra shot = par, stroke index 10-18, 1 extra shot = par. Making my par on my local course now 98. Best thing I ever did on a golf course and didn’t even have the club in my hand. Look I didn’t break 100, but I shot a comfortable 103, however, the most fun I have had on a golf course. With this new par, I shot 9 holes over par still, but 3 pars, 5 birdies and AN ALBATROSS. Just referring to these at pars and birdies gives massive enjoyment and confident boost. I did this with the longest club being 6 iron - perfect strike of this for me goes 150-160 yards. Driver, 3, 4 & 5 iron stayed in the car boot. The albatross. This was par 4, stroke index 3, so my new par is 6. I hit the perfect 6 iron from the tee. Knowing I had another 3 shots for GIR, my next shot was and 8 iron, the would have kept it short of the green, taking the surrounding bunkers completely out of play. How ever, poor connection, it went about 80-100 yards. But because of club selection it stayed in play, a longer club would have gone OOB. But now I had a great shot at a birdy, next shot to the green 80 yards, bunkers now out of play, with the idea of two putt for a nice 5. Jesus, I hit the best sand wedge I have ever hit, landed 8 foot short of the hole, a second later it disappeared. Can’t wait to get back out on the course, imma break this freakin 100! Thanks to golf sidekick, you legend.

[@samlebsack9942]

This is quality entertainment 😂 for real, you’ve got great advice and I’m laughing giotg babyyyy

[@84Porsche944]

Brother, I dont know if it was watching your videos, or an act of the golf gods, but my personal best was an 88. I typically shoot mid to low 90s, but today I shot 83. I had some lucky breaks but I was constantly avoiding the hero shots and made smarter shots with clubs I am comfotbale with. I played it safe with shots i was most confidential and it paid off.

[@GolfSidekick]

It was jack Nicholson

[@Brandon-0300]

Thank you playa! I feel more confidential already.

[@Jroo7777]

Man, this is too good..proper golf advice with a mistaken name of the Golden Bear. This is what youtube is all about 😂 Subscribed good sir 🙏

[@wayoftheputt]

Richard Shields dig got me good

[@GolfSidekick]

Dicky Shiels will be in the DMs inquiring about that. Either him or the other guy

[@mataisrael22]

What app do you use for yardages and course management? 11:42

[@mythbusterman8541]

Those acting performances of top class golf when the cameras were on him at the televised tournaments were quite remarkable one wonders how he played in casual rounds. .

[@deandesrosiers6857]

Ok, Nicholson? On purpose I know to get our attention. I get it. Its gives we so much confidentiality.

[@palmstopinesoutdoors9304]

Matty boom boom making the caddies also assist in the vids is a move only the legend himself can accomplish. Confidential AF

[@brianmcdonnell2466]

Jack Nicholson was the most confidential golfer of his era.

[@brianmcdonnell2466]

@ This Jack Nicholson put us in quite the pickle son.

[@kenmorbey676]

Awesome Matty Boom Boom didn’t I tell you it’s an all time masterpiece?🤣 I’m positive the GOAT would be proud of the BOAT. Well done Matty

[@mikejohnston80]

Rewatching this video for my 1230 tee time. Would like to shoot mid 90s today. Working towards breaking the 90 mark.

[@leonardblush2557]

I learned a lot from Nicholson's book, 5 Easy Pieces.

[@Igloo68]

Clearly a lot of new viewers who don't get the linguistic and Jack humour. Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie 🤣🤣🤣

[@billpliske]

Super crispy video - great quality!

[@MrJohnr47]

Jack Nicholburg is my altimeter favorite player.

[@jakelaroche2762]

Have that jack nicklaus book. Great read when on a car trip or in a waiting room

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

Had a blast scoring an 88 on a par72 today. Played the same ball the entire round! Never went out of play. Had a couple of bad holes, interesting enough, because I chose to experiment and deviated from my plan a few times. Oh well, now I've eliminated those shots - or at least identified a future practice technique. It was a good day ⛳🏌️

[@TheTurdEye]

Jack, Nicole's son. He's a good guy.

[@GolfSidekick]

Don’t Kid man

[@aARoNShep25]

I love me a good duff every once in awhile, they keep me humble.

[@mach5max]

“If you think this is boring, you just might not like scoring” 💰

[@T99bull]

Last week 110, put down the driver, this week 93, thanks playa

[@psackett62]

Possibly the best video ever made since the one where the lady shoots ping pong balls from her vafoofoo. Thanks Playa.

[@paulogarcia5456]

Love your content man!

[@rwrae72]

Miss 074 is a good sidekick and co-star.

[@johnm.4859]

One of your best vids ever. With Jack's help. Just one comment. They have to be the most beautiful greens I've ever seen. They look blazingly fast !!!

[@GolfSidekick]

They just recently changed to paspalum from Bermuda. Really good stuff

[@CGQuarterly]

So many people in the comments who are obviously new here. Protip for the Ricky Ricardos: A guy who runs a golf channel with 288k subs knows the difference between Jack Nicklaus and Jack Nicholson. Use your head before you start typing.

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir thank you for your PSA. I tried using my head for typing. Now I’m a Ricky

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

😂

[@gingertoffee2256]

Watching this playa gives me confidential😛

[@pphomsoupha]

Thanks for sharing Boss! 🙏💪

[@Takeabowson1986]

10:28 you look like you're super imposed on the course 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

I am. The entire channel is green screen playa

[@mr.mcbeavy1443]

15:14 😅😅 whadaplaya

[@tomkim524]

Need to be in the next PGA content creator tourney!

[@codyoloughlin780]

Can you do the way of the playa for tennis ?

[@GolfSidekick]

When i learn to play an actual match

[@thadc5937]

Nicholson was Tiger before Tiger was Schuffle

[@cambmw93]

No one is Tiger. Never has been, never will be.

[@GolfSidekick]

Are we referring to Eldrick?

[@cambmw93]

@@GolfSidekick Eldrick Tont Woods indeed

[@juanitoboo9577]

Would be a great idea to do this lefty. Since you already are a scratch golfer righty

[@PLP_305]

I kept 3 putting so I took my putter out the bag. Not forever but just for now.

[@WilsoTron]

Very wise

[@handdle-h2o]

Been 3 putting too much going to use the one hand method gripping way down the shaft

[@GolfSidekick]

If you triple chip with a 2 iron, it’s not a putt. You must be talking 0 putts per round now. Legendary stuff

[@PLP_305]

@@GolfSidekick 😂😂😂

[@Golf_Links_Us]

Matty what app do you use that you show on the right side of the screen? Seems very useful

[@3n2a2]

Shot Pattern.

[@Tailz_]

Just wondering, how does the Red Tiger compare to the Voice Caddie L5, which you previously recommended. Worth changing?

[@GolfSidekick]

Both equally good

[@671james]

12:26 what was the reason?

[@micky1858]

What did you call that range finder again, I've forgot 😆.

[@driftadt]

He was great in Chicago

[@Randsurfer]

"Hit the ball more forward than sideways". It's like listening to Jesus give his Sermon on the Elevated Tee Box.

[@seth1455]

Hallelujah

[@GolfSidekick]

Awomen

[@lovesmiabunches]

Jack Nippleless knows how to open up the hole

[@GolfSidekick]

Wow that escalated quickly

[@dandandrea1729]

I didn't know Jack Nicholson golfed. Nichlaus was the Bear. Great vid!

[@kimbrigreen950]

Hell yeah he does! Keeps his clubs in his car. Just ask the LAPD.😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Never heard of Nichlaus. Was he German

[@dandandrea1729]

@@GolfSidekick en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Nicklaus

[@GolfSidekick]

But in that URL is Nicklaus not Nichlaus who you referenced. Neither of those two German people are the great Jack Nicholson greatest golfer of all times.

[@dandandrea1729]

@@GolfSidekick Yes I made a typo. I looked up Nicholson to see him hit the ball. Not bad, not as good as you tho. Thanx for the vids!

[@rortys.kierkegaard9980]

The G.O.A.T.

[@Gunbucket1964]

It is the will of Landru. One, with the body. You will be absorbed.

[@szeremeta]

course is in nice condition

[@Draion1989]

still not sure if the redtiger rangefinder is absolutly money

[@3offthetee362]

instant classic; so many matty-isms

[@SC_RC1478]

"We aint scotty scheffler...you may look like him when you swing but you wont hit like him" 😂

[@mattreveles5032]

With “breaking 90” on an original par 4, what is considered GIR?

[@davidlangley1541]

Now it is Par 5, new GIR is 3.

[@bodacious2276]

Playas...I shot a 91 today!

[@petersteinke6901]

I'm the boat.

[@richalbee6360]

I didn’t know Jack Nicholson was multi talented.

[@eoinyoneill]

Jack knows about the confidential things in life, sure wasn't there a movie about him "LA Confidential" 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Correct sir. It was an auto biographical

[@R3LAPZE]

the B.O.A.T

[@3n2a2]

You should listen to the BOAT even though he doesn't know Jack. 😉