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[@thomasc167]

On the upside, this year I played 80% of all courses in my country ! On the downside, I live in Luxemburg so... that makes it 5 courses.

[@dkorody81]

Probably nice courses in Luxembourg!

[@GolfSidekick]

Probably more than lithuania

[@GolfSidekick]

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[@mashieniblick6677]

So there are 6.25 golf courses in your country; cool. I only play 80% of any course as I pick up on the other 3.6 holes.

[@jaybyrne4562]

@@mashieniblick6677 I'm betting it took your more than 80% of the time it took you to write this comment, to actually reverse maths what a 100% was if 5 is 80% 🤣🤣🤣

[@parkour_dad]

26* C....freezing cold? Man whatta life. Where I'm from that is summer weather.

[@luke2183]

26 C is like 78 F lol

[@sausagemcmuffin7419]

i said the same thing lol it's 36F where im at now which is like 2C!!

[@scottlewis5521]

26c? it's 26F here today!!

[@mathieubriere4510]

I wish it was freezing 26C here... Lol! -19C today. Golf in only 4 months 😫

[@fgramegna]

-31C here today...

[@michaelfulford902]

I've played 16 different courses this year . 14 in California, 1 in Cancun, and 1 in Tulum. Waddalife!

[@perk1094]

Courses I've played this year: 0 Courses that have played me this year: Too many to count

[@pmac9163]

Played 15 courses this year in Sweden. Started the season in the snow... ended the season in the snow. wadda climate.

[@sebastianhoffmann4221]

I think this year it is not about the number of courses you played, this year it is about what you made of the times you were able to go, even though there were lockdowns, quarantine and the likes. I for myself can say that I am happy with the golf in 2020. Dropped my handicap by 14 to 16.3 from 30.5 by following thw way of the playa. Stopped losing 4 balls per round. Broke 90, and then 85. Got lots of great feedback for the Hummingbirdie Polo. Am finally able to use the gun metal divot tool on a regular basis. Most importantly: Brought 2 of my sons, 8 and 10 to golf and they are enjoying it (even though they p*** each other off on the golf course 😜. As brothers should.)

[@smooch5126]

Covid shut us down for ages here in Australia, so I played zero courses, until last week when I joined a Golf Club for the 1st time in my life. I'm 46. Love your videos. Wadaplaya!

[@thedadgolfer]

I managed to play 6 courses this year. That’s 6 more than I thought I might at one point so very grateful. Bring on 2021 - the year of the Playa.

[@ArizonaInsider]

At least 30 courses! TPC Scottsdale was my favorite. Shot a 89 from the tips and went +1 on the final four holes while getting a par on the infamous hole 16! Felt amazing!

[@dooley6304]

Played about 7. Just started 3 months ago. Many more to come!

[@josephnorton1996]

Just thought this would be a good place to write this. On the course last week. Me and another fella were having trouble putting, we swapped putters for the rest of the round. Both did way better. My putter was SUBSTANTIALLY cheaper than his. But he said it didn't matter if he putted better with mine. We traded putters on the course :) Golf is so much fun when you dont take it so seriously.

[@charlesthronesbery5601]

I’ve played San Marcos in Chandler Arizona, Robson Ranch south of Casa Grande Arizona, Stroud and Chandler municipal in Oklahoma, Lakeside Memorial in Stillwater Oklahoma, Dr Gil Morgan’s course in Wewoka Oklahoma. Wellington Golf club, Kansas...Auburn Hills Wichita Kansas. So I have played 8 different courses this year..and loved every single one of them!

[@coachfletch]

been playing golf since August... in Wellington, New Zealand.. the windiest city in the world! Favourite course is Karori, right at the base of the Makara Wind farm. You learn how to play a punch shot into the wind. Lots of different wildlife... native birds... good spot for planting feathers, growing birdies

[@joshuarobin6900]

I travel across the United States for work so I get to play all over. I played 4 different courses in Pennsylvania, 2 in West Virginia (including an Arnold Palmer gem at Oglebay Golf Resort), 2 in Tennessee, 1 in Louisiana, 2 in Nebraska, 2 in Kansas, 3 in Colorado, and 3 in North Dakota. And of course I play my 3 courses here in Texas when I’m home!

[@wolfyand1]

played 2 courses this year. The first being my home club. The second was a mini-golf course made within my apartment during lockdown using household items only. broom for putter, ball of socks for ball, hats for holes. Hazards were made from towels and other things. Even got my partner involved and we had a great time.

[@rasmusbremerjensen533]

I have only played 8 different courses this year but I have played more golf than the last 3 years combined :) Covid gave me lots of time to play and I have enjoyed at least 10 rounds with my sons who are getting hooked on the game - taht makes me smile! Miss my own dad tho - we used to play a lot and he introduced me to the game but he passed away in november last year. Your mindset helps me help the boys to play smart. Played last week on a perfect home course in 5 dgr. C - and thats not even considered cold here in Denmark ;)

[@akshaytewari412]

You have such a calm and easy swing..joy to watch - love it playa!!

[@paulmerrill2349]

Matt, I was able to get out to 14 different corses this year. The fiance and I did some traveling, to golf, rock hunt and gamble. Even though we had do deal with the Covid crap, we were able to spend alot of enjoyable time out golfing together....

[@KPNJ3470]

8 in the US, 6 in Denmark....enough to still be a 7 until I discovered the WOTP...the journey has begun. Opened my Waddaplaya “ gift” today - shirt and a hat. Kids were handing out gift and were like “it says from Santa to Dad??” ...written in pen and poorly wrapped paper. A self gift! Whaddasanta!

[@Creeperpro225]

9 courses in Ireland. Favourite = Old Head of kinsale - an experience to remember - one on Matt's bucket list. Also played fota island, cork golf club, killarney and st. Margaret all of which have hosted Irish opens.

[@magnacircenses]

Thanks for the journey Matt.

[@nathanatkins15t]

In 2020 (my first year, i started golfing in june) ive played 9 courses: Ruggles and Exton on Aberdeen proving ground, Wetlands, Furnace Bay, Bulle Rock, Willow Springs, Westminster National, Rocky Point, and carroll park. WaddaStart!

[@chrisrawlings8505]

dude, you inspiring and put such a simple perspective on golf - super helpful and adapted your methodology with success......

[@fabiencamos6798]

Waddalife, Hua Hin has beautiful courses!!! Have you ever played Panya Indra in Bangkok? I played it once during a business trip. This year and due to lock downs for the pandemic, I could only play courses in my French Wine region. I played 7 different courses for a total of 75 rounds!! Waddaaddiction!!!! Golf is all and your are one of the best Gurus I have ever followed! THANK YOU

[@gilbumkang]

Always great video. Thank you Matt!

[@beckmanchilds756]

Just started playing this year (7.5 months) and have played 8 different courses. 4 of them are 9 holes or par 3 courses while the others are 6400+ yard regulations. I plan on playing more courses but plan on finding some friends to play with. Sometimes as I go through a weird journey in my playing it can get awkward at times as a random joining other randoms or a group that is going to have stressed out players. I follow the way of the playa and want to just cheer you on and forget my bad shots immediately while hitting super stress free. Cheers playa!

[@leonavarro4834]

I’ve played about 20-21 courses this year and I always use your tips for course management, helps out a lot

[@robnovak4519]

I posted 118 rounds on 32 different courses from April 1 - Nov 15 (golf season in NJ). My home club has 3 18s and about 70 of those rounds were played there. Waddalife!

[@rubenduplooy219]

Managed to finally get my hands on a used set here in China (no easy feat). Played three courses, two around Hefei and one in the neigboring city of Lu'an. The last one being my favorite as we drove there in a friend's car, saw a 4x4 rally race on the way, course was beautiful and interesting with lots of elevation changes, blind shots and pine trees.

[@brandonh1317]

I recently was working in California after 6 months of no work due to the virus. While there i found this channel, decided to play golf again, bought a set of second hand clubs and I played at least 9 different course in calli. You're channel improved my game 10 strokes!!!! Whata channel

[@aaronup]

First year golfer and I have played 25 courses this year. Of all the golf channels on YT, this one gives me a warm and fuzzy and keeps bringing me back. Took me a long time to break 100, then breaking 90 came faster. Now, instead of going lower, I just want to focus on eliminating the " blow up" holes of triple bogey or worse.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thats how you GOLOW playa!! Dont stop dont stopping and we gonna be in the 70s

[@davidscofield456]

I have no idea how many different golf courses I played this season but I did play 54 holes in one day Mill Pond 7 AM Pine Ridge 12 PM and then Willow Creek <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="280">4:40</a>, got it all in too.

[@discoveringgolf3512]

Recently joined the community on Facebook and man... waddasupportive bunch of people. Loving the series on breaking 100, 90 and 80.

[@discoveringgolf3512]

Oh and I have only played on one. My first course!

[@davidtanaka1261]

Great video Matt. I enjoyed your insight to your round. I’d love to play that course someday. Thailand is one of my favorite places to visit. Because of covid/working from home, I’ve been able to play a lot more golf. 42 rounds since august (almost 5 months). Keep the vids coming!!

[@wntfan656]

I'm exactly where you describe at the very end of the video: working hard to lower my handicap by playing the same course most of the time. I played 7 courses this year but 80% of my golf was at my "home" course. At the very end of the season, I played a course (in 10*C weather) that I used to play often, back when I never hit driver or 3WD because of a wicked slice. Back then I used a 1-iron off the tee. (I still struggled with a slice using the 1-iron but didn't lose as many balls because they didn't go as far!) I'm now hitting driver or 3WD off the tees and it was amazing to discover just how "short" many of the holes on this course really are. Such a difference playing shorter irons into greens!

[@matt6036]

Played about 25 courses this year across the US. Streamsong was hands down my favorite, what an amazing experience. Love the channel, keep up the great work!

[@fringert]

71 times at 30 different courses from Sydney up to Ocean Shores mostly with my Dad, we love to hack our way around the course with an occasional “very occasional “ bit of brilliance.

[@bobbernstein4906]

Played 8 courses this year. I’ve been watching this channel since the beginning of our season in April. The way of the Playa helped me shave 5 strokes off my average. I’m in the low 90’s now and aiming for the high 80’s next season. Not bad that an old dog of 71 can learn new tricks.

[@ElRey_Congo]

Your playa partner looks like an absolute gasser to play with... every time I see him swing on your vids it puts a huge smile on my face. The best

[@Toxcpt]

I played 6 golf courses this year: Warren Golf and country club, national service resort and country club, Marina Bay golf course, executive golf course, and Changi golf club.

[@joebradley7317]

I have played the exact same amount as you have Matt. And somehow I score the exact same as you so it must be a miracle or I am dreaming & I think I will go with the miracle part cause I never remember my dreams. For my next miracle I will play you for real & beat you. Now that would most definitely be a miracle and a dream come true. You rock Matt !!!

[@awsookysooky2681]

I've played 9 courses this year (during the first half of the year, I stayed away from golf because of the'rona, watching your videos scratched my golf itch during that time and then inspired me to get in back out) I am sad to say that around here, in North Carolina, , I am not able to put the line in the coconut (and drink em both up)

[@FairwayJack]

excellent production values ...I could really follow your entire round ...good stuff

[@horaciomacias1301]

I’ve played half of every public golf course in Ventura County! And I’ve played those at least 5 times since the beginning of COVID.

[@jeffseewald5040]

Yo Playa. After 20 years of playing only @ 3x per year, COVID brought me back into the love of the game and the desire to play as many different courses as reasonably possible with the work schedule. 62 rounds, 25 different courses baby! Thanks for your vids bro, helped shave at least 10 strokes off my game 🙏💪❤️🏌️⛳

[@austintarbox4235]

I’ve played 11 different courses over the 2020 season that I can remember. I started the year shooting 125 and have brought my average round down to the 102-105 range hoping to get it down more next season. You make great content especially for us high handicappers I appreciate your videos playa in chief keep it up!

[@adamdeuel2094]

41 rounds on 19 different courses this year in North and South Carolina. Started watching the channel after COVID lockdown and it has really helped keeping me motivated to work on my game. The Chaplin feet was a game changer, so much more rotation now. Handicap is down 5 points from the start of the year. Thanks for all the content!

[@gjabbar]

35 round on 14 different course. Thank you for helping us all out! Hi from Dallas, TX!!!!

[@dinsdalephotography]

Played 3 courses all year (15 rounds) City course which was flooded out in the spring, country course which flooded out the night before due to torrential rain, and a magnificent country course where I broke 90 for the first time in 15 years. Keep up the great content Matt - your wisdom has completely changed my game for the better! Way of the playa!

[@Blingstrom]

Three new courses on my comeback tour after 15 years of no golf. Then four more with the Way of the Playa on my side, it's amazing what it did to my enjoyment of the game and score! Cheers Matt!

[@thetinyhomestead6144]

Dude. Your videos are awesome. Never seen anything like this. Been playing since I was 3. Still can barley break 80. I cannot wait to put your advice to the test.

[@RabidRod]

Home course gets played every week. Managed to get to a total of 9 different courses so far - still a couple of weeks before year end. Played a new course a couple days ago using info from your videos, shot 87, easily woulda been 10 more if I did my usual course management - you're the man! And you're a breath of fresh air into the usual mix of golf channels, well done. Oh and I'm always looking for feathers to plant - my mates think I'm nuts 😁

[@GabeJax]

I had played only one course before coming along your channel. Since then (March), I've played at 10 different courses and attempted to plant as many birdies across North Florida as possible...most recently breaking 90 (first time ever) at my bucket list course: Stadium at Sawgrass TPC! WADDALIFE

[@CaptainWoogie06]

I’ve played 5 courses this year. (Most ive done in a year) Really have started enjoying golf lately.

[@Controlfreq]

After moving to south carolina in february and the pandemic striking i took up golf with my new neighbor! We’ve played about 10-15x together including a really cool par 3 course here called 3’s. Actual courses we’ve played around 7 different ones and went back to a few we loved!! it’s getting chilly here but we still have the itch and looking forward to getting better and learning more from your channel!! Keep up the hard work waddaman!!

[@mikebing1230]

I played a ton, was furloughed for 3 months. I have played 31 rounds this year! Started playing golf last August, love your videos, they are so helpful. I Broke 100 in April and 90 in august! Hoping to break 80 next year. All thanks to your videos.

[@jacksmollen9023]

you've got awesome content. I'm about a 6 handicap and love your analysis for shots / lies

[@fernandodeluna7895]

I’ve played 5 courses in 3 cities in South Texas. Love your channel. Keep up the great work player!!!

[@andrewjulian2073]

Courses played this year: 15 In Quarantine its been about the only think open, and I got better using Super stress-free and Par-90 thought processes and approaches! Started the year around 110, and each of my last 8 rounds are under 95. I Love that this channel is just encouragement for all playas of all skill levels and thinking/strategy tips!

[@tristanlewin4190]

10 different courses this year but I joined my first golf club and got my first ever handicap - 12.4 my official low. 6 of the courses were played as part of a bi-annual golf trip I take with a bunch of my mates where we go out to country courses and have a gay old time and support the local communities. Enjoyed watching your lesson videos and seeing you back enjoying your golf again. Keep up the great work playa!

[@mikeheugel4461]

80 rounds over 19 different courses in 2020! Can’t wait for 2021!

[@predictingthefuture1]

I've played 3 courses in 2020 but only started playing golf in June. I play my 4th course on Saturday,love the channel playa.

[@ronjones6321]

3rd year hacker. Played 67 rounds. 95.5 gross. Average 35.4 putts and 3 GIR. Watch the way of the playa and simplify your game. Thank you for speaking to the process analyst in me - breaking 90, 666 sub 80, etc. My current take away (been many since utilizing breaking 100...) is simple course mngt strategy to attack x number of par 3, 4, 5. Example 3/4 par 3 +1, 5/11 par 4 +5, 2/3 par 5 +2. I'm paying attention and have been for going on 4th year. Thanks for your work.

[@Dohn1997]

Just got into the game 3 or 4 months ago. Mad I never started sooner. Love this game now and my best round already broke 100. Only been able to play the same 3 courses out of about the 15 here where I live in Texas :( Love the content your videos have really helped me a lot!

[@elibobick3614]

Played about 15 different courses around New York! Your videos are addicting! Keep it up sidekick!

[@samuelshafer1037]

I played 15 different courses all in Wisconsin. One of our local more beloved courses was never opened due to Covid, would have been 16! Hopefully can move around the country more when the pandemic is over to get a different experience! So jealous of all of the beautiful courses you show!

[@billwallenstein3387]

Congratulations on your new irons Playa. You must have confidence in your clubs for sure. I’ve had some nice weapons for sure but my new Hot Metals paired with the KBS tour 90’s have been magical. I’ve managed to play 10 different courses between Florida and Georgia this year. Merry Christmas to Playa in Chief and all your friends (and Tiski for sure)

[@davmar8754]

I’ve played only my home course BUT from the five different tee boxes AND my second shots were often from places i’d never been before (mainly woods and gardens surrending the course and almost a supermarket parking but i took a free drop in the garage backyard next to it. I hit my shot just before the dog start to growl. Man, never ran so fast. Got to the green before the ball land...)

[@bbphotography495]

First Season with a golf membership Matt! Played all over eastern Canada. Would love to rock a golden divot tool when the snow comes off the ground!!

[@marcus37170192]

love your videos sir !! good job

[@lostpuppy4785]

Drives are looking beautiful. I haven't mastered my drive yet and my home course has skinny par 4's. 4 Iron has helped my score so much. Even on Par 5's!

[@xtreme828]

Just got back into golf this year because of Covid-19 and needed something to do. I have been using your shoot under 100 videos and have been under 100 consistently. I have played 2 courses i grew up playing and as I get better look forward to playing some of the great courses here in Miami.

[@philrich3914]

26 degrees cold lol, in the UK that's summer! I have only played 4 courses this year it's been a wash out with covid. Great content and love.the shot by shot walk throughs. Quality vids.

[@ForetoFourGolf]

i managed to play 20 new courses this year, certainly has improved my game all around and have had some great experiences too. Thailand is very much on my list for when travel is possible again, i've played at red mountain which was incredible

[@SomeoneAwesome3998]

I’m blessed to have played 12 courses in my state this year. I played 13 courses if you count playing Bethpage Black on the simulator at my local indoor range. By far the most courses I’ve played in a year.

[@zAlexHD]

I only started playing golf in august 2020, I've played 4 different courses and just today shot my lowest score of 90 with tips from your videos!

[@imustbreaku1]

Banyan and Black Mountain are two of my favourite courses. You’re very lucky to have played them. Great content as always mate!!

[@MattTheMadHatter]

In the United States...golf courses a plenty. Small sample size. 35 different courses. 13 new courses. 94 rounds. Two weeks left in the calendar year. 2020 all and all a great golf year!!!

[@Fufiloofa]

i have had a extremely long season for being Sweden, still playing , only not played 3 or 4 weeks (due to really poor weather) so far and managed around 30 different courses this year, did a roadtrip where I played 7 courses in 5 days (a few of them twice).

[@crkafishing4316]

Started golfing this summer and I have played three different courses in my area multiple times.

[@nickjordan2465]

What a beautiful course. Tough putting day, but you still hit that 2 iron like a Baus!

[@andresl5045]

I LOVE that course! Have a friend thats a member and play everytime i go to huahin!

[@karstenulrikviby]

I've played one par 3 course, 14 times improving from a 58 to a 39 last time - , and then the winterlayout 9 holes of my clubs regular course. Been playing since August, but been out with a bad back. Playing the winter layout tomorrow again, after having plotted it into the golfpad app! I'm going 150-psp - which suits a carry back to a tee. I'm bringing my 3 wood, because I like practicing it on the range before the round... I have a feeling it might get a few swings in for real soon!

[@onyxes49553]

I played 1 course, every week for 7 months. I’ve finally got my distances dialed, watch out 2021, I’m coming for YOU! Waddagame!

[@fabsyfab]

15th hole is usually a thing of beauty...coast to your left and rolling hills to your right but it looks like the air quality is terrible atm in Thailand. Played Banyan, Palm Hills, BM, the royal, majestic, sea pines...so many in hua hin. Funny time when half of Hua Hin courses were closed as in a different district, crazy covid times. night golf in BKK before leaving in July. Now trying to try as many courses as I can in Murcia where I'm currently staying. Miss the caddies, love the fresh air.

[@bennyb4607]

I've played about 16 different courses this year. My buddy and I took up golfing in July and each weekend we chose a new course. Sometimes we repeated playing certain courses because we liked them and they had good rates. Moving to South Carolina in January so I'm looking to try out many more courses down there!

[@liamfrancomb3535]

Banyan looks lovely, Deffo gonna play it next time i am in Hua HIn. I played 8 new courses this year, all of them with The Didster

[@russellcameron9035]

Love your vids mate!! I have played 3 courses this year. We where in lockdown very heavily in Melbourne Aus. Your videos have helped me heaps even though i still have monumental stuff up holes. Last week i hit 5 out of 6 holes in reg and 3 put them all to be 6 over through 6. Then got to a nemisis hole that i have nightmares about. A terrible right angle dogleg par 5. I hit 11 on that! Game ruined. I really lost my head and couldnt pull myself out of my thoughts. I need to be more like Didi. Whadaplaya!!!

[@adamwarzonek1509]

I played 21 courses. Very difficult to find a tee time during Covid in Ontario, Canada this year unless you booked weeks in advance. So I explored a few new ones and had lots of fun doing it.

[@jyost12]

40 rounds! Up from 10 in 2019!! Thanks for your vids!

[@starlight987]

Played 6 courses this year - only started playing golf in July. Handicap started at 34 and now down to 26.9. Can't wait for the new season! Would love to play in 26°C weather btw

[@dereklakeland]

It's good to see the White Faux and the Didi sporting Waddaplaya gear!....I've played 15 courses this year, but the only one that matters is the one in which I shot personal best 81!

[@pharllee3rd]

Matt, I played Black Mountain in Hua Hin in January. Agree that Hua Hin is lovely. Rest of the year has been the 6 courses near home in Colorado.

[@larsemkjr6419]

I managed to play 16 different courses in 2020. Best one was Ledreborg in Denmark. Played a round earlier today in 6 degrees celsius. It was foggy and muddy, but it was GOLF......most of the time.

[@jonathansims3377]

I've played 9 different courses so far this year and i didn't start getting serious about playing till October. Hope to get one more in before the end of the year if the weather is permitting. All these courses are a max of a 35 min drive from my house and still probably that many more different courses that I haven't played. Blessed with lots of courses to choose from so close to home. Using the +150PWP, hoping to break 100 on the next round. So close the last round! In the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. Playas, I'm always down to meet new friends in the WOTP!

[@odhranmahony8658]

Took golf back up this year and have played 5 courses! One of which has hosted the Irish Open

[@clinthutson7623]

I have not played nearly enough courses. Lol... My number is five. TPC San Antonio was the highlight for sure!! Thanks for the videos.

[@michaelhammond7483]

Banyon and Black Mountain, two of my favs, I'll be going back in the new year. Well played, and aren't those downhillers, down grain quick as! Mountain golf 555. Golfasian, I've used them, good sponsor.

[@GolfWithJohn]

Love watching your course management videos! You make it so simply :P I'm trying to do that with my game too and it works most times, but I'm having issues not getting solid hits all the time which leads to multiple strokes. I need to practice more

[@GolfSidekick]

Practice yes playa!

[@BAD_GolfHawaii]

Watch for the yip! 😂 your one of the most entertaining golfers to watch hands down! 🤙🏾