How to Stay Focused Every Shot even after bad holes MENTAL CHAMPION

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Playas, in this video, you find out how to stay focused. I share with you a commitment strategy, how I see the holes ahead, how I like to aim.It's course management on the golf course for the playas who want to play from the back tees.
Even after hitting 3 of water balls off the tee, I still shot 80. How? By not being a whiner, and by not getting down on myself. I also realized that golf is just a game. It's a game and it is fun regardless of what happens. The only time I was stressed in this round was when I didn't commit to a shot and that's my own fault.
The key to great golf is confidence and commitment. You need these two things. Confidence comes from either a) faking it or b) practicing.
Commitment comes purely from you eliminating your demons and just accepting your plan and thinking about nothing else other than executing the plan regardless of the plan. If you can do that, you will be a mental baus.
Only hit shots that you are 100% committed to. No less than that. If you think you can play golf with less than 100% commitment, you're wrong.
Walk away from the shot if you are not committed. Get recommitted then hit the shot.
Other than that, enjoy the sunshine, enjoy the grass, the sand, the water and the greens. There is no better place on the earth than on a quiet, Nick Faldo golf course with beautiful fairways, great greens and wonderful bunkering.

[@Rosetwin90]

You're the most real golfer on youtube. You're a great example of humility and aren't afraid to show that even great players have struggles. This is the best golf channel on youtube and it's not even close.

[@coreyl6221]

By far the best!

[@GolfSidekick]

Sometimes playa, but wait until you see my real struggles at my Nemesis course, coming soon! OMG

[@TomH001]

Since watching you it made me realize that I was an insufferable p***k when playing , 2 doubles a year back would have made me lose it completely , now I take it as an opportunity to learn ... At the end of the day it makes me so happy that I just enjoyed the day golfing , THIS is the way of THA PLAYA , cheers Matt

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir, since watching myself it makes me realize what an insufferable prick I am and was! LOL but we ca always get better it's never too late. I cannot imagine how bad it was to play with me back in the day. Keep on being the baus

[@jas9239]

Tom DH yep, don’t wanna be that guy..I have a couple of friends I refuse to play with because they’re that guy and I tell them they’re that guy..one of those guys really took it in and he’s much better..if you’re that guy that throws a club in the woods or the water or breaks a club, I’m done playing with that guy..we’re bros, not pros

[@vonteflon]

@@jas9239 Turning point for me (years ago) was after butchering a bunker shot I launched my sand wedge in anger - honestly I used to genuinely feel relief watching a badly behaving club helicoptering through the air. Only this time I accidentally threw it in the direction of my playing partner and good buddy. Nearly took his head off. His quick reaction to duck seriously may have saved his life. 😳 To say that was a sobering moment would be an understatement. And that is the last time I threw a golf club.

[@muddy2k13]

You've very quickly become my favourite golf KZbinr. Such great content and advice. Greetings from UK.

[@bs6788]

2:09 How Matt enjoys the Caddy's authentic "Waddaplaya" had me laughing hard, too 🤣

[@GolfSidekick]

Dani, best caddie in SE Asia. Learned English herself after finishing school at like 13, she went to the temple every day to go learn English. Her job is quite lucrative especially when she does it this well, great caddying

[@deanandraschko485]

Been really practicing hard and watching ALL of your videos. Went from shooting mid 80s last year to consistently 70s and a few low 80s. Thank you! Shot my best round yesterday from the blue tees at a tough course. 75!

[@mikehorvath6301]

"Whaddaplaya" - Caddie That got me good!

[@GolfSidekick]

I just realized I hit 3 waterballs. I said 2 at the end of the video. On hole 9, the score boards are incorrect. It was 3rd from the hazard, 4th onto the green from the back and then one putt for a bogey, as reflected in the score on the tenth tee (+3 to +4)

[@gasty_vom_asty]

Then they can be the three "babes in the pool"... like a baus...

[@carlmartinklingberg2946]

Yeah, and the 9th was a double B, 6 not 5. Counting is so boring!

[@jimboucher377]

Matt, if you had half the balance and tempo with your driver as your iron shots, you'd have shot under par... You fall off all your driver swings!

[@reeddawson3872]

I’m just wondering how you afford to travel and play all these places all the time? From your KZbin revenue???

[@GolfSidekick]

Carl Martin Klingberg, driver in water, drop 2 hit 3 at water. Hit 4 from over the green onto the green, 5 in the hole. Counting is easy

[@lukas9924]

It would be interesting to have a Q&A. Have a lot of questions about you and your channel. We want to get to know Mat more :)

[@GolfSidekick]

Okay we can do one soon - perhaps in a week or two

[@RonaldGorman]

Your play around and on the green is always on point. When just off the green you put the ball close to the hole for an easier 1 put. When you have a long put on the green you are always put the ball close. That is the part of my game I need to, and can improve. I think I could easily take 10 strokes off and become an 80's golfer. Of all of the golf channels that I have watched yours are always the best for us everyday golfers who just want to play and enjoy the game. I just finished watching a 14 min video on how to get more distance out of an 8 iron by doing all these things that will ultimately cause me to spray the ball. The way of the playa is to golf your game. Instead of an 8 iron hit a 7 or 6 iron. Just by watching your videos and taking your advice of course management and playing my game I have become a consistent 90's (was high 100's) golfer. I didn't have to take a single lesson.

[@spitznspots]

Hey playa, great content. I was wondering if you could do a vid for how to keep focus after a birdie, or a a string of good holes. Obviously as a mid handicapper it’s not a problem I encounter frequently. However, there is very little content out there regarding how to control your emotions when things are going WELL. Emotions such as laziness, complacency, imposter syndrome, or trying to control expectations on the next hole if I’m feeling really good can all become dangerous mental thoughts. Feeling that adrenaline rush on the tee after a birdie is a feeling that’s hard to control. Feeling that I “shouldn’t be hitting birdies” as a mid handicapper and the subconscious self-sabotage is also a deadly demon. Any advice? Keep smashing it fella Rob

[@davejablonski8809]

Staying positive. That is so hard. Yesterday I hit the shot of my life into a par 5 and had 3.5ft for eagle. Walked away with a par. 3 jacked a 3.5ft eagle putt. Luckily it was a nice day and I was able to just focus on the good shot I hit in and realized that I just got careless with the putting ( especially the missed birdie putt after my head went off on the missed eagle putt ). Was able to move past it and didn't let it affect the last 4 or 5 holes. I was disappointed and it's hard to ignore but I had to just move on and keep playing. I think the lesson for me was not to forget it ( cause in reality you can't ) but to be able to deal with it. Thanks again....

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir, deal with it we must. We have no choice and plenty more eagle chances in life. That one chance from 3.5 feet may feel like the only one you'll ever have from 3.5 feet, but it won't be. Waddalife. So many eagles out there waiting to grab you

[@jsprowse]

I'm a new addict to your videos. I am getting so much joy watching you save your own ass with your putting. It's inspired me to put in more time on the practice greens.

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Just watched this for the first time. Definitely trying to incorporate the thinking box and the commitment box. When I get into the commitment box I start telling myself "Right club, Right line" and that helps settle me down.

[@ThaChildishOne]

Just wanted to give u a big thumbs up man. I normally shoot in the high 90s and could never break into the 80s but after seeing some of your videos and working on my swing I shot my personal best a 85 last week! Just have to play smart, keep the ball in play, and recover if you do hit a bad one and no three putts that’ll kill ya. Thanks man keep it up

[@GolfSidekick]

This is the tits playa! Well done! 85 last week, 80 in June! Keep going, keep doing the things that get the damn ball in the damn hole and boom, it's breaking 80 time

[@tjdodd9859]

Young Elton John is a great golfer. Love the vids, keep up the good work.

[@18Flea]

Don't stop believin'...indeed! This is probably my favorite of your videos, totally relatable

[@brianrizza2045]

Me and my boys adopted a new motto. When we have a horrible hole or shot we just laugh may not be a sincere laugh but we laugh. It does help in moving on to the next shot😁

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly. I play with a scrambling 5 handicapper here. He is a sneaky onebecause you never know he is shooting 78, he just scrambles. And he laughs like DEEP LAUGHTER when he hits a shit one

[@joshpeets3951]

I love the positive attitude. I like the theory about the think box, decision line and execution. I try to incorporate your teachings into my rounds and it makes for a less stressful round. Thank you!

[@BigDQ33]

Just turned winter here, so watching these luscious greens is really activating my salivary glands

[@orgorg7revisited]

The hotel, and course look great! Now that I have time, and am able to transverse the Ocean, that is a destination.

[@haukemarxen1219]

Man, your putting is bulletproof.

[@GolfSidekick]

Some days we are the statue, others we are the pigeon

[@ianwoollard2063]

I watched this video last night and put your advice into my game today. With more tactical thinking,committing to my decisions and letting go of worrying about losing a balls I broke 90 for the first time scoring 89. Last week I shot 101. I’ve been practicing heaps and getting lessons but I’ve needed to get my head in order to bring things together. Absolutely brilliant mate, thanks for the advice and positive thoughts. I’m so happy tonight 👍🏻⛳️🏌️‍♂️😉👏

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddabeast - that's what the channel is here for playa. That is exciting news big poppa. The most important thing now is to know your expectations have moved, but your mission is to maintain low expectations but play the best you can, and you'll see the score plummet even further!

[@TechFrontierX]

Best Golf Videos on the Interwebs. Always learn something. Golf Course was Difficult AF!

[@alpacaslapper282]

The courses you play on always look amazing .. and you are very entertaining.. keep it up !

[@mertinsdonlin]

One of best videos you've made yet. Keep at it Baus.

[@wedge1er306]

Great stuff PLAYA!!!

[@zackcarey1129]

I check for a new video from you so often! You’re awesome to watch and thanks for posting

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, keep checking, I will keep posting

[@andrewfehrsen]

Best golf content on the tubes

[@nick8339]

Your the best man. It's so cliche to say, but it blows my mind how you and TXG don't have more subs. Great stuff BAWS man

[@hsnelgrove71]

Matt, nothing but respect and love, bro. Keeping in that topped shot into the drink helps us higher handicapper understand that even low handicappers can miss hit it. #whaddatruefullplaya

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL miss hit! Stone cold top! LOLOLOL new club and totally not committed to it. It's amazing how the commitment makes such a differnce

[@sneakyturtle7169]

Love how this channel's tips is more on the mental aspect

[@mikeyt7965]

Every time I watch one of these videos, I feel happy inside. Baus KZbin channel.

[@nat0rade]

dude, when you said you nickname your girls bunkers i was laughing hard in my apartment at midnight. HILARIOUS dude and man that pool !!!! XD

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL

[@rexwood6150]

Great looking course. I wonder what airfare from Shawnee, Kansas to play there would cost me. Well maybe next year.

[@Khaledayub]

Matt you the man!!!

[@alexvillafranca5981]

Love your videos, currently fighting off seasonal depression while the snow melts and these help keep me sane and laughing! Thank you!

[@GolfSidekick]

I can imagine man. Any more than 5 days of clouds and I'm on the verge. Sun coming soon

[@rodphillips9433]

Great stuff. Golf is a personal sport and a controlled disposition a must. Enjoy your channel...

[@TomReinerDE]

22:20 Highest respect for leaving that one in the video!!! Waddaman!

[@bingham7957]

Yeah, but do the rules allow for re-teeing your ball?

[@GolfSidekick]

Ralph is that a serious question?

[@LoserCruiser43]

last part was absolutely hilarious !

[@jam1342]

I've only ever seen a pillow menu at one hotel - The Inn at Spanish Bay. One more reason to visit/play on the Monterey Peninsula (as if the golf wasn't enough). Great video once again, thank you for showing us that it is possible to stay calm on the golf course.

[@sycadelic666]

0:06 hahaha. I love that you’ve golfed so many courses that you’re having a tiny self debate on if this is in your “top 5 favorite golf course in South East Asia” My top five consist of “my favorite in my county” and “favorite in New York State” lol Lucky Playa you are. One day I will do a sick travel trip - or retire to that area - and make a list of my favorite SE Asia Golf Courses ⛳️

[@jakbayano5420]

What I wouldn't give to shoot 80 again lmao thanks for the great vid playa👍. Cant wait to play, almost spring in cold winter michigan 😎

[@darrennewton7319]

Matt, for entertainment reasons I watched it 3 times immediately you are 😂. But I do follow all the good work and your positive attitude towards enjoying golf 🏌🏾‍♂️. But thanks for that.😉

[@1canta]

Learning Tuba-Round...Good Practice!

[@TheMrGuillaumeS]

Implemented think & play box, and have been slapping that bunker .... amazing results

[@vonteflon]

Favourite music on this one - the Cuban stuff accompanying end of hole 12 / start of 13. 💃🏼

[@Psyplus]

Took your advice and got rid of my 4iron I hated looking at and replaced it with a 4i srixon zx, almost hit it as far as my driver. 2i is on the way I'm loving the loosey goosey arms

[@jginmt]

I never heard of Bob Rotella before you mentioned him. I downloaded all of his audiobooks and listen as I drive. I am also going to implement Paul Runyon's Rule of 12 this summer. The caddy in this episode hasn't been trained correctly on how to fix divots.

[@Janlynn04]

"What a nutcase..." LOL I enjoy your videos!

[@tedzink4574]

Nice round from the tips. No birdies, a couple bad shots, but the chipping and putting were more like your earlier videos. I try to practice and emulate the close chip, 1 putt, course management, of the early vids. 666 is a great concept.

[@rangerdanger8746]

After a few beers I find myself in a zen fog. My game becomes outstanding and I am funny as hell. In my mind.

[@whitneybeehler]

Tough course. You are a helluva putter...great channel!

[@MrSaints74]

Nice original Journey reference.

[@chrisp7405]

Very inspiring

[@norms4831]

Think Play boxes are so easy for me to eliminate the demons behind the line, then go execute. This place looks awesome Matt and thanks for showing us you are in fact human on the 17th tee, that shot certainly had an odour to it! :)

[@wesleyryanjohnson]

Playa, IF I could play with anybody, you would be in my top 10. Really dig your videos. If you are ever stateside in NM give me a holler!

[@djlawrence3557]

Playa - did you read Every Shot Must Have a Purpose? Think box and Swing box changed how I play (and how I approach work as well). Love the content and really appreciate you keeping us all entertained

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes I did a video on it from the day after I read it where I shot a 71- you can find it on the channel from last year I think. The best

[@thearithchhan]

Came across your channel... new at golf ⛳ and you're playing in my home country. Wanna play there some day ;)

[@warrenrooks2251]

Hi Matt, always great content appreciate the videos! Love the zing on your 6i so sick on #8 also the copy paste ego golf means trouble and knowing that my distance will vary day to day and making that adjustment sooner than later is gonna save strokes for sure! Stay cool playa #Boss#🇨🇦

[@warrenrooks2251]

Also the decision line is Beaty too!

[@garyguthmiller9479]

Waddareality. You saved quite a few strokes on those pesky 4-5 footers. Sometimes it's just the brutal truth that golf can be unmerciful. Thanks for the video Baus

[@y27x23]

“Another idiot in a plane here”.... aaaahahaha!!! You’re killing me Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

guys don't know to avoid my airspace for 4 hours damn

[@TJMonster51]

golf54! think box/playbox

[@jas9239]

Wow fairway bunker practice area..my main course that I play league in doesn’t even have a driving range..we just bring shag balls and crank them into the woods before we go

[@erikwestrheim804]

All golfers can use this reminder I guess. Nice vid, what a course, and a caddy? Sweeeet

[@GolfSidekick]

Truly top class experience there and Dave the manager is a diamond

[@joshlee3786]

Been using some of your mental tips and course management advice over my last few rounds. Was able to go from shooting 85 to 80 consistently......slowly but surely I’ll hopefully keep lowering my score. Keep up the great videos!

[@GolfSidekick]

Great stuff big dog. Breaking 80 soon! Then the window moves and you become a 6 handixap

[@GolfSidekick]

Great stuff big dog. Breaking 80 soon! Then the window moves and you become a 6 handixap

[@thelonioushuman5584]

Dude I love your channel. It's helped me more than any other channel on KZbin. The mental aspect is so overlooked. I work with the PGA and coordinate distribution throughout the us. I would love to help you distribute your products stateside. It's a great product especially for the price. Please let me know if you would be interested. Keep up the great work.

[@GolfSidekick]

thanks playa, distribution is pretty good at the moment with free shipping over $90 and $10 flat rate for DHL 3-5 day delivery. Anything else would be difficult as a niche brand.

[@teddyterezis16]

Hes a cheeky little bugga! Lekker vids bruu

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Every shot must have a purpose, great book #player my biggest problem is still thinking in the play box 🙈 loving the new music , it's a bit like the Mexican Narcos 😜👍

[@tristanforstner2248]

Liebe deine Videos. Grüße aus Hamburg

[@nomiau]

Nice shorts!

[@BAD_GolfHawaii]

You helped take my golf game to another level bro!! 🤙🏾 I watch your content daily!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

I love you

[@BAD_GolfHawaii]

@@GolfSidekick you got that Austin powers swag! So entertaining with great advice for the things that hold us back from our goals! 🤙🏾😎

[@TheUmad123]

Matt, Have you ever thought about filming your videos all around the world? Golf courses in Europe, USA, Asia, Africa and Antarctica ? You should start a patreon (maybe you already have one but Ive missed it). I would definitely support it and your fans would most certainly would.

[@jcee6886]

I shot 122 yesterday. 122!!!!!! 😫

[@teatimegolf]

You played a lot of golf yesterday:) more golf more fun

[@jimmack6744]

Matt I hate to say it but you are starting to look a bit like me. Getting a little chubby in the middle. We were in Siem Reap back in 2004 I think and I don't recognize it. It was just starting to grow at that point. How wonderful it is progressing into a world destination! Another great video!

[@sontran6087]

Whadda life Matt. we are waiting for the snow to melt here in Canada. Try Montgomerie Links Vietnam. it's a nice course.

[@GolfSidekick]

I will get to Vietnam soon I am sure.

[@robertsharp5863]

Great vid you da bauss . Planting feathers growing birdies

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddascientist!

[@refugium-ben9435]

Waddaninput! Always thought am globally the only one struggeling sometimes. 😉 [sigh]. Nice hotel.

[@flipdawhip2573]

WaddaCourse player!

[@peterrod16]

awesome content. My wife likes the pillow menu.

[@GolfSidekick]

It's the greatest thing ever, I slept like a baby

[@gavinsgolfs5288]

Hey you really helped me with anger and course management

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent playa! Better to give up than get angry don't you think?

[@gavinsgolfs5288]

Yhea one hole can’t change a whole round

[@RR-pr8iw]

"couple babes in the pool eeehh maybe not" nice 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Never happens like in the movies

[@jonob1365]

Couldn't buy a birdie 😃. Great content

[@xXchaosassXx]

VOTED FOR THE BAUS

[@compactphillips1696]

brilliant...watching all Matts videos again due to the virus

[@docjemil]

Watching your videos everything seems so easy .... Your short game is absolutely wow. What a baus! Tried to play my first rounds of the year in northern Italy and it was horrible If you shoot out every second shot off the tees it’s hard to stay on the fun site! Tomorrow maybe sunshine, one week off to play at the Garda lake 😊 Your videos are the cream on everydays cake.....🧁

[@docjemil]

Anne & Filippo Okay, sounds great! Let’s join together on the tournament. Can you sign me in? I would prefer not the earliest tee- time because of the distance and I need some preparations .... One important thing: are dogs allowed on the course because I carry a lovely bernaise...

[@docjemil]

Anne & Filippo Bertozzi 11 is perfect! The doggie is calm and used to playing golf, otherwise I would have to find another solution.....

[@docjemil]

Anne & Filippo Bertozzi Jens Lederle HC 37

[@mikeunit1]

Your attitude to this game is inspiring ...baus

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa

[@mikeunit1]

Actually had a birdie today...been a while if I'm honest....first thing i said to my golfing buddy was ...." planting feathers making birdies"....he laughed i sent him a link ...and i was smug .. Great stuff man

[@GolfSidekick]

@@mikeunit1 There can be no other way playa, it's ALWAYS BE PLANTING

[@ProfessorMiketheMechanic]

I've just started watching your videos. They are great! Could you tell me how you can play all these great golf courses?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir. Make money. Dont spend it all. Dont get into debt. Buy tickets. Get online visas. Fly there. Play. Easy peasy lemon squeezy

[@whoinventedmonday]

Great vid Matt, good to see you going back to the roots of the channel. You, the camera and an immersive 18 hole tour of South East Asia! What camera equipment and accessories do you use bud? The vids always look so well shot.

[@GolfSidekick]

iPhone 8 plus, cheap tripod and a Mi powerbank

[@whoinventedmonday]

@@GolfSidekick really?! Not even a proper camera? Sorcerer.

[@GolfSidekick]

@@whoinventedmonday Same price as a proper camera though! Just easier for me to do the shot tracer

[@jakbayano5420]

Hey Matt, u went back to extra stiff shafts now on irons? Project x 6.5? Baus move😎

[@2but800]

Sensei Matt have you ever talked about 10 fingers or used it I would like your opinion I know you've said do what's comfortable to you.... thanks for the vids keep on keeping on

[@davidbell3568]

I see you play Inesis golf balls. This is the first time I've heard of them. Will you be doing a review video sometime?

[@bgw9696]

youre playing in a jungle and not sweating, youre a machine!

[@babaganoush21]

Please come to Durban whenever you are back in SA!!!!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

I would like to so let's see!

[@coreyl6221]

Damn Side Sleeper your putting was 🔥 It resonated with me the bit about being detached from the ball. I used to sweat losing a new ball (cheap or expensive didn't matter) despite being a grown ass man with a decent job who can afford to buy new balls. Had a player on our high school squad that only wanted to play with personalized balls gifted from her family. Swear it costed her 2 to 5 strokes a round. Thanks for the recommendation on reading Be a Player. Liking it so far.

[@hfmitchell5]

Matt, you the man! #coolcalmplaya

[@GolfSidekick]

sometimes even a blind squirrel finds an acorn

[@NickOnPar]

How do you get so much distance out of your irons? You make it look effortless too

[@jpelfrey325]

Pissing myself laughing at "I name my women bunkers"

[@GolfSidekick]

It's a very serious matter playa

[@richie8240]

Yep gonna name my wife 30 years "bunker" and see what happens

[@FairwayJack]

That was a well-done video ...delicious

[@dominiquevanvoorhis5162]

This was awesome. But...I miss Didi.

[@vidyuththattai1030]

C'mon, you can do us like that with the birdie music!!