10 Ways to Stop Ruining Your Score and Finally Break 90

[@ToddPlaysGolf]

This video is perfect timing. I just broke 100 yesterday only using my 6i through 56. 6i broke on hole 11 and just T’d off with 7. That combine with toe down chipping, scored a 95! I just started playing in March of this year. Best youtube for golf hands down!

[@dan8085]

Congrats! Hope you break 90 soon, like an absolute boyfriend

[@Sluibari]

Hi Matt, I returned to golf after a 5 year hiatus and started to follow your break 100&90 series 2 months ago. I have never come to even remotely close breaking 90, but yesterday I scored 82(with a quadro bogey on a card...), smashing my previous record with ridiculous 12 shots. I still can't believe it and my friends thought it was some sort of sorcery. -Short game practice sessions after work -No Driver -Playing to my favourite free throw distances -No 3-putts Absolute money. Thank you so much!

[@richardp5920]

This is the first channel to actually have a positive effect on my game. I started following his tips to change my approach to golf, and today I shot a personal best (87) won my division in our club championship.

[@Kimonha]

I’ve never golfed; know nothing about golf, don’t care to golf, I don’t understand a thing you’re saying, but I still like your videos.

[@ivangvozdev6491]

One of the most useful channels about golf. I could reduce my score significantly over the last couple of months. Last 4 different courses +12, +15, +16, +12.

[@samuellewis2560]

You forgot the primary tip. Look good with waddaplaya gear. Look good, feel good, play good. Appreciate your content!

[@georgem5589]

I can't wait to play golf again! It's been 15 years since I quit! Golf Sidekick has shown me why I sucked. Born again golfer here. Thank you Golf Sidekick?

[@thefiredginger6949]

Man just watching your videos and taking your advice about the kind game has already shaved strokes off my game. Keep up the great content!

[@guillaumecrassard1226]

I was in Paris for Golf olympic tournament. A couple was wearing waddaplaya outfits. 1st time I see it in real life. Matt, what a boss. Keep golfing and vive la France.

[@DH-tp9ns]

I love the caddy banter at 10:00. That's too funny. I do agree with the positive affirmation and not to get into the death spiral of negativity. Wise words.

[@triple_bourbon]

Matty! My scores are in a free fall and it's due to chasing position and not distance' anymore. No driver, not even a 3w and my best score was yesterday. My golf buddies even becoming true believers in toe-down chipping now. Wadda game, waddaplaya!

[@simomacca12]

This is exactly what I needed. Around six months ago I shot 90 but haven't gotten close to reaching the 80s since then, and have arguably gone backwards. Definitely will be using these tips during my next round in my quest to break 90.

[@GolfSidekick]

This usually happens because your expectation window changes from an anomaly. But the explanation is mundane On That particular day, all the things needed fell into place with the game you have. But if you track where things are not working: Penalties and why Three putts and why Missing greens short sided and why Then you can create better plans and learn newer better shots that will put you in good positions more often and your good rounds will be lower and worst rounds will be lower.

[@rustynorth1876]

HEY MATT. I’ve been watching you since the beginning of the year. I started playing about a year and a half ago. About that time I starting watching your channel. I’ve been using the SwingU app on my phone and have really dove in to the game wholeheartedly. I’ve learned so much from you not the least of which is your overall philosophy of the game and mental approach. I am now at a 8.6 handicap and watched it go down from breaking 100 to breaking 90 and trying to get consistency on breaking 80. I wanted to say thank you and that you have absolutely been the most influential person on my game and attitude towards the game. Rusty North. St. Augustine Florida. Be awesome to play with you brother!

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent playa Keep going. Breaking 80 is a difficult one but when the realization hits on how to do it, you’ll find it difficult to stop breaking 80!!

[@farfromprogolf2065]

Love that we are back to these vids Chief Playa!! Long time watcher and big supporter. Put these principles to work last night and broke 80 for first time this year! Praises to the Playa for sound actionable advice and wishing low scores to all ❤

[@noelmartin5931]

Game has been trending nicely since following the way of the playa. Recent scores have been 92, 91, 92, 91 & 89. Played yesterday and shot 84. Amazing feeling. The key was leaving driver at home using 5 wood instead which I am more comfortable hitting. Kept the ball in play all round which led to me smashing 90. Thanks Matt.

[@Sliceforlife]

I love these videos. It reminds me golf is stupid simple and I’m just stupid stupid. 😂 breaking 100 and 90 at the same time here I come!

[@avrajsingh123]

Matty boom boom I love your content! I took your advice and I’m getting golf lessons with a pro, so helpful already! A new, repeatable swing and your insight into understanding the game is sure to equip me for a fun round. Thank you! ❤

[@Wamboldt96]

Best golf channel on YT ❤

[@EricB-somejibberish]

I love these videos - the theme in them is always the same - but i need the constant reminder - plus Mattys short game tips (like this video's up hill advice) are always helpful

[@Jopesi04]

Matt Love your content, very entertaining and informative. I’m using it to motivate me to improve. I’ve looked a my score and realised I have 3 holes that give me the most problems 2 par 5’s and a long par 4 which has stroke index 1. I have to solve how to deal with them. Thanks for inspiration

[@LucasAuto-MarineDetailing]

Love your content brother, your humorous wording in some explanations is great 😂💙⛳️

[@corey3145]

This channel is the dojo of good golf for handicap golfers 🥋

[@malcolmparker2243]

HI Matty, A quote from Vision 54, "The present is all there is in golf! There is nothing else! The more you can figure out how to get yourself to the present during a round the better you'll play, love your work great stuff

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly. Great book

[@malcolmparker2243]

@@GolfSidekick 🙏 you bring the zen

[@BigGolfEnjoyer]

I absolutely love these videos

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

Another awesome video. I used everything you said in my last round - scored an 84 on a brand new course! I'm close to achieving the way of the playa! (For me - breaking 80 - its close)

[@mister.wizard]

Matty, Tip or no tip? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Perfect video at the right time as after playing yesterday and got down to a 94, I was thinking if I could just quit making double bogeys. Perfect timing!

[@JoeJones-wy5ju]

😂 Great vid, love your content matty boom boom!

[@frankgrayton]

I watched this video when you published it. Two weeks later I played 85, my personal best. You give great strategy.

[@GolfSidekick]

easy life playa

[@martinpaul5232]

golf is all about confidentiality. Thanks Matt!

[@bloatedsodium7301]

The first time I broke 90, I gave my boyfriend a big kiss before playing. It’s my new routine, and now I always break 90.

[@GolfSidekick]

I also kiss my boyfriend before i play

[@onlychangeiscertain]

You know what you need to do to break 80, right?

[@kimbrigreen950]

Good for you, sir!

[@kimbrigreen950]

@@GolfSidekickIs that what you’re calling your 7 wood now?

[@freeabo7836]

@@GolfSidekickcommanda in smooch whaddaplaya

[@jonathanrandall4140]

Wow. This video came just at the right moment. In my last three rounds, i haven't scored worse than a double, last round was 90 even. Thanks for this Baus, just what i needed

[@gregslack8055]

Hey Matt, Thank you so much. After watching your video I won my comp with a PB 86! 6 shots under my previous PB! Now will work on 80!

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done beast

[@ashleyknight29_]

Hitting hybrids and irons off the tees way more has helped me to start hitting mid 80s consistently after 2 years of playing golf! Thanks Playa

[@brianjohnson8918]

Kudos to your fashion consultant! Give them a massive raise & a Tuba shirt.

[@corybohn2013]

My bucket hat arrived yesterday, felt the aura of the baus playa in every shot of my round yesterday. Shot 82, my best round yet! 🤙🏼

[@trevorparry2287]

14:35 safe as houses pre 2008. Love the nested Depeche Mode hat tip...

[@sonnydixonvideo]

Love your channel! Thanks so much.

[@GilFavor101]

JOMO is such a good phrase for so much more than just golfing, love that :)

[@Chuckbreakseven]

I feel like you made this video just for me and that’s awesome 😊😅

[@junglejim67]

Another barrier broken playas, just dropped below 20hcp for the first time. Let Matty guide you as this sheisse really does work. Get out of your own way and play your best golf. Time to break 85 for this mother lover.

[@p51pilot28]

Im a scratch golfer. A lot of this advice works for breaking 80 and 70 as well.

[@climbsolo]

As always, loved the video. Your spiel on self-talk is a good one. I tend to call myself a lot of names reminding myself just how bad I suck and that I probably shouldn't be allowed to play golf because of how bad I suck. Start discussing what types of criminal laws should be passed to keep me from teeing off. I'll try to tell myself that I don't suck as bad as my friend Marc now.

[@matthieumanitra2916]

I wish to see you play the Golf National soon. Van Rooyen made some incredible shots last week btw

[@palmstopinesoutdoors9304]

Matt going in on the Caddy had me dying 😂😂😂😂

[@carlchappell6383]

Me too and for only shouting fore😂😂

[@scotlandinvestor7779]

Ye that would be annoying hitting a great shot and someone shouting FORE on ur behalf because they are a nervous wreck

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes on this day, the only tip she got was on swing mechanics. I explained to her what early extension is after giving her a masterclass for 18 holes

[@duffer0309]

Another great video: big take away for me is you need to practice your short-game outside 10 yards. I started doing 30-50 yard short game warm-up this year and it’s paid huge dividends. Greens were running a little slower today during my warm-up and my chips were not getting to the hole with my 54 wedge. So I decided to use my 50 in situations where I would use my 54. Got me close all day and I had a chip-in birdie.

[@jvergen]

Just keep doing what your doing thank you

[@chyanfrancisco4818]

All the evidence you need for how good these videos are is the fact that I play about 10 times a year, half of which are on a par 3 course, and even then I've slashed around 5-6 shots off my score. Very little improvement in my ball striking, it's all about picking the right shot and playing it in a safe way, easy game

[@hardestworkingmaninshowbus1950]

despite the clowning and funny language I really like his perspective on course managment and staying within your game. Plus, not for nothing, he is a very solid ball striker and hits solid shots hole after hole with the mid and long irons.

[@topdeckdog]

Loving the Spaulding Smails vibe

[@MrImpossible86]

What a great video. Earned a sub and like. I can't believe you really went out in public dressed like that 😂😂😂

[@rustynorth1876]

Love how you broke it down from the caddy hitting into people

[@vincentlafon9498]

Clear, cool and efficient!

[@spranzini29]

This guys sense of humor is absolutely hilarious

[@Bevo_Baker]

Swing the club that is gonna keep me in play? Looks like I’m teeing off with my 9 iron 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

I bet you break 90 with 9 iron and a putter

[@Mikesniezek]

I play with one club, 8 iorn, and a putter . Bogey round for sure.

[@snappaz8409]

This may have been the best golf video I've ever seen. It's all stuff you know in the back of your head, but you get to the course and think you're vintage Tiger. Next round I'm going to watch this beforehand and stick to what he's saying. I know the result will be positive

[@rhawksfam]

Knowing is good... Doing is better. Trying to get more practice in so that there is less chunking on the fairway and short chips and fewer putts rolling 8 feet past the hole.

[@damianoianeselli9423]

What kind of App is this that you use to show your shot dispersion and to plan the hole?

[@mftepera]

Crazy how far you hit your irons.

[@nickkotsify]

great stuff! I need these tips lol

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

I was on my way to breaking 90 yesterday and then these jack wagons behind us hit into us on the green with my kid there. They could see us plain as day. This was on the 12th hole, I lost it, couldn’t regain my composure until the 18th. It’s crazy how mental golf is.

[@GolfSidekick]

next time, do not replace the pin on the green that would be 6 holes of no flag for them

[@Bevo_Baker]

I broke 100 today On my way to breaking 90 thanks to you

[@AJPinto-YOYO]

Almost set a new half round personal best today, but found myself in the NDS on a hard par 4. Missed left off tee; chunked my 6 iron; missed my 9 iron right, missed the green short with my 56°; chipped my 9iron right passed the hole; 2-putt..😢 Stuck with the gameplan though and scored pars on the next two holes. Finished with a 42 (+7 on a 9 hole course). Next time 🏌️

[@GolfSidekick]

Brilliant Only thing to work on is escaping better from the bad places. So easy for you playa

[@CptRumcan]

10/30 yard shots are by far the most important to break 90!

[@runbird26]

Been using your suggestions for a couple of years now. My scores have been between 81 and 93 this summer. On the 81 day I hit 3 fairways, 8 bogeys, 1 double bogey, 1 birdie, 6 one putts, 1 three putt. I have a reliable punch shot, I can get out of the rough with my weed cutter 7 wood and I do not take hero shots. (I was hot, but it didn't feel like it. I just kept focusing on the next shot) I do not tally my score until I get to my car.

[@beauferguson2457]

Should my goal be to lower handicap or break 90? I'm learning how the handicap system gives you a max net double bogey because you can easily get +8 on a bad hole. Debating moving up to 6000-6200 yrd tees (blues) because a 90 from the whites (

[@Binidin]

I went through this same debate and started playing blue/black tees rather than whites. The focus on lowering my handicap and playing more difficult tees added a bunch of unnecessary stress to my game and the actual effect on my handicap was small. I have recently moved back up to the whites and shifted my focus to developing and setting up free throw distances. My game is much more consistent and handicap is dropping fast. In my experience fundamental and process are the way to consistently drop your handicap, tees are a quick fix that alone aren't going to make you a better golfer.

[@GolfSidekick]

You should play any tee between 5000 and 6200 yards and focus on hitting enjoyable, well struck shots that you can hit and enjoy hitting. You do not need to push yourself. Just keep stringing together your favorite shots. The score is secondary.

[@alanwaterworth6464]

@@GolfSidekick "The score is secondary"- is the wisest piece of golf advice pie ever.

[@fredsanford6501]

Beautiful Fader…

[@peterelliott2]

Thanks for course management tips. Do you fit in golf bag? How about sitting on my shouder for a couple of rounds. My brain needs work!

[@patjcoan]

Just started 2 years ago(age 32) was thrilled to be in the 80s my first year but now upset if I’m in the 80s, and now I broke 70 the high 70s are upsetting. It’s never enough with golf just endless pursuit of being better

[@alexpilbeam2017]

What’s the app you are using at 0:40s??

[@robertwithington4250]

6:19 so does that 'red tiger' thingy double up as a mic? Now I really want one lol

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Reason #7: If someone was telling me that I'm shit at this game, it really wouldn't bother me because it's the truth. "I would be like you're damn right." then laugh some.

[@marcanthonybeare8143]

Hi my friend! Love your videos, only comment I have since ive watched almost all your videos is that confidential does not mean confident as in a shot you trust. It means something completely different. So when you say confidential shot you should rather be saying a confident shot.

[@GolfSidekick]

that is correct sir you cannot substitrate those words interchangedly

[@Mtnbike121]

A ball in play is worth two in the pond. Shot an 85, 85, 87 the last three rounds just keeping it in play and playing away from trouble.

[@cmskinner3682]

I recommended chiping around your yard if at all possible. It's great practice for those 10 to 30 yard shots. It also is great practice for just ball contact.

[@nataliedeyton6829]

I agree and don’t know why more people don’t do this … I have a elementary school a few miles from my home and it has a huge grassy yard in front of the school and people around the area go hit ball there… I can hit balls up to 300 yards for free

[@duffer0309]

When my buddy gets to the course he takes 5 balls and chips his way to the chipping area from his car. The 2-5 balls should go the same distance as ball one. He then chips for a while in the chipping area and then chips back to his car. He gets all kinds of lies with this warm-up.

[@petermckown5756]

Shot an 89 the other day breaking 90 for the first time. Still had a triple and 3 doubles but scrambled for a bunch of pars by just getting in play, getting near the green, and chipping on. It really is all about limiting errors, I think I could easily get down even lower if I clean up the three putts and occasionally topped/thin shot. Interestingly it was on the longest course I’ve ever played so far. Sometimes I feel I play a bit better if I go back a box, wonder why that is, maybe less pressure on getting it super close? not sure

[@GolfSidekick]

Sometimes it helps to have less awkward distances making decisions easier

[@Orach3n]

Playa, what app are you using?

[@GolfSidekick]

Shot pattern

[@fogpivvl8341]

13:53 "Boners tip" had me laughing out loud lol

[@jameskent4453]

I go much past double boogie when it starts going bad it just piles on for me, just the other day par five hit a beautiful drive had 158 yd to the hole thinned the 7 iron over the green skulled the chip into the bunker across the green hit that shot back over the green finally hit that chip on the green two putt for whatever. I need a way to stop once I lose control.

[@itsdaniel1949]

I so wish I could come play with you in Thailand so you could help me with my game. Im still a beginner

[@EdnaMillion.]

“Safe as houses before 2008” - brilliant 😆

[@GolfSidekick]

top 5% at least

[@wattzongaming8138]

Broke 100 today with a 94. Looking forward to chasing 90 playas

[@pamelacarlson6653]

I can’t break 80…. The struggle is real. Come back to Pebble Beach and show me how❤

[@Sanholomc]

That cook shotty chefflera won the gold 🥇

[@garyvale8347]

I am a senior that pick up golf again since I retired 2 years ago....I've recently moved up and hit from the tees that are averaging 5,500 yards ....my drives are straight, but averaging only 180 yards..the rest of my game is solid......do you think I have a chance to break 90?...thanks

[@GolfSidekick]

180 yards is enough to break 90 at 6,000 yards. Give it time

[@garyvale8347]

@@GolfSidekick thanks much for your reply...I do enjoy your videos, with your humor ....thanks again

[@matthewjames4268]

My drives are 270+. Mid and chipping is chunk or thin then 3 putts.

[@GolfSidekick]

The answer is clear

[@matthewjames4268]

Clear when mind and body are running on all cylinders

[@nickbarry7039]

My game has been consistently better once I stopped chasing distance off the tee. I'll use my 5 wood almost every time now, unless I'm having a good striking day, then ill go with 3 wood on long par 4's or par 5's (I don't play a driver anymore). 210 or 230 in the fairway or first cut beats 250 in the shitter every time

[@OrvinReyes]

yeah nick, i was the same, after a good streak i thought i was good enough to put the driver back in. soon as i put it back my scores dropped 5 strokes because i end up in the woods and punch out or worse OB!!!

[@slowburn678]

The end of the vidyo reminded me of 'Bridge On The River Kwai' for some reason.

[@padysrini9955]

All YT videos on breaking 90/80 just don't understand that Duffs happen all the time for amateurs. Similarly missing 3 footers. And most take up golf after 30s and muscle memory is poor. This game needs constant practice. If due to personal issues, you take a break for months ( covid ), you almost have to start from scratch. And then there are age related issues - yips, flexibility etc. There is no cure for this. Just live with it and enjoy time with your friends and nature.

[@GolfSidekick]

the guide doesnt change with a duff duffs are not special gifts reserved for the downtrodden just gotta put on the big girl panties and go hit some balls and move on

[@tciaravino]

Since most likely we will never play together the next time I'm out. I will say to myself after pausing what would Matty Boom Boom say? He would say hit away from trouble, and hit your most confidential shot!

[@usmc0977]

Shot a 90 today three putted 11 holes lol

[@JohnSmith-mx8wp]

Awww so close, playa! You'd have broken 90 if it was only 10 three-putts.

[@brigav8975]

How do you hit the ball so far with such an easy swing. ??

[@GolfSidekick]

Tempo. Speed in the right part of the swing. Timing. Center hit. Lack of caring so less steering

[@danielhowell167]

I’m the first comment that isn’t a ho-bot. Cheers!

[@deadpool3636]

wished I lived in Thailand where i can afford to hire a caddy... would be so awesome..

[@joko-kc3wc]

Whiskey Oscar Delta Bravo

[@GolfSidekick]

WODB

[@GeorgeGoVroom]

Hit my best at 95, been playing 2 months now

[@rebellord_gfg]

No tip caddy

[@palmstopinesoutdoors9304]

Honestly Matty the key word is practice. I'm guilty of not practicing enough 😂😂😂😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes but practicing just hitting balls is different to practicing Shot shape identification Better targets for the shot shape Tightening dispersion with better technique and strike Landing spots on chips Speed control on putts Identifying the most common 5 distances into greens Purposeful practice > practice

[@kevinlangdon1042]

love your stuff! But I wish you changed the timing of your on screen text points while you’re talking. It’s confusing

[@GolfSidekick]

Just press pause thanks

[@bollabjorn2410]

What makes me depressed is the courses You play are so easy - where I live «into the trees» is a lost ball - not a second shot. «To use driver 65-70 yards broad landing area» - that’s three holes on my course. And You stand on flat ground most of the time - in my dreams !

[@joshbousche8669]

I had to pause it to go get a coffee when you said "I'm going to be a little harsher talker to you.." I didn't need to hear more, I know you're talking to me. Mr. shot 94 off the tips, 94 off the reds, and 94 off the middle with 3 clubs but never broke 90. Mr. 3 chip. Mr. 185y 7i but still use a driver more often than not just.. because? Mr. damn ANOTHER tree? Mr. See getting out of the sand in 1 shot is ez, if only I didn't card a 6 on a par 3 after being 15 yards off the green on a 220 par3