Golf Course Management Strategy - How to Manage Your Game on New Courses

[@supremely93]

Just wanted to say that since I’ve discovered your channel, my game has improved significantly. Always been a mid/high 80s shooter with the occasional low 80, but now I’m consistently shooting low 80s and just shot a stress free 76 today. I owe it to you and your focus on the mental game and just enjoying the game. Keep up the great work playa! Cheers.

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddacamelman! I get a few doubting thomas messages from unbelievers that this methodology and thinking probably doesnt work. But playas like you are proof that its a monumental leap in how golf is played and you hacked off at least 10 shots to become who you were meant to be on the course. Waddalegend waddaplaya waddaringer!

[@glennwiebe5128]

I discovered this channel only the other day and have watched waaaay too many videos. What I find fascinating is that you are talking my golf philosophy! Fantastic! I've been golfing for 30+ years and have finally learned, due to a thick cranium condition, that ego has no place on the course. When it shows up, beat it back into the ground! Thanks for the confirmation and the additional info which will allow me to fine tune my game. Whataplaya!

[@mortenthygesen7076]

Did what you said and scored 85 today. Stressfree. Enjoyable. The frustration from the last couple of months disappeared. Finally playing what I know I can. Even left a few shots out there. Thanks.

[@GolfSidekick]

Guys Play the shape you have. Play the shots you know. Especially on a new course. Play to what you can safely see. Play the stress free shot. No one wants to shoot blow outs on a once in a lifetime opportunity on their bucket list courses. Be smart, dont be a moegoe!

[@reuk]

My best shot is - usually - slice - maybe - straight - and - sometimes - crazy - draw 🤣

[@gerryfinn8646]

Golf Sidekick would you post the link to the birdie gotcha music again please. Cheers

[@seanverbanic2326]

What's the song playing in the background around minute 3:30?

[@ronniefromOR]

Your videos really improving and it feels like you're finding your groove.. Well done

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir, lets continue to take over the world one video one sub one view at a time!

[@lysajane3643]

Great video once again. My favorite channel on the planet! Can’t wait for the rains to dry up a bit so I can get out there and try these tips out. I’m writing them down in a little notebook I can take on the course with me along with my course management plan. Until then, another video please ‘playa.

[@GolfSidekick]

More videos coming. The movement continues to surge as we replace golf destruction with golf instruction. No stopping this train. One way ticket non stop to golfing nirvana. Keep taking notes and report back with results

[@GolfSidekick]

By the way, are you saying there may be a better channel outside of this planet? Your satellite dish is strong sir

[@Chappergolf]

Tried out some of ur techniques of course management and left the driver at home. Haven’t played that well in a while so thanks for the advice playa👍🏼

[@oncearunner1540]

This is the best opening music. Use it every time !!! Makes me feel like I live in a golf dreamworld.

[@GolfSidekick]

It's my daily theme song I listen to while walking in the wet market in Bangkok at 6:30am. I think I will use it more often.

[@niemo1977]

I love the music too. What is it called?

[@MKGooner10]

Really do enjoy your videos, no bullshit, just good content! Keep it up PLAYA!

[@jaker1160]

How did Didi play? I hope we see another vlog featuring him again soon!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I reckon next couple months we will see Didi featured again. Cant abuse his friendship like Crossfield does with his bois hahahah. He shot an 81 here at this course. It was his 8th round in 9 days!

[@stephenmalley3415]

Is the TPC Kuala Lumpur near Rawang north of the city? Good course. Never played it but watched Padraig Harrington blow it and lost to that Taiwanese guy in 2000. It was backed up and I had a chat with him as I was young and obviously not native. Not many westerners were there that day. Remember, this was pre majors Harrington but I knew he was a playa as he hit the ball so pure. Great memories.

[@housekarl5786]

great vid Matt, best format.....lovin the acronyms !!

[@kikzrandrade]

This is the best golf channel yet and by far. Today I decided to punch shot everything outside 90 yards (I am a total beginner). I hit 54 over the 9-hole round in a course where I usually hit way over 60. Totally stress free and always in or close to the fairway.

[@norms4831]

Mister, you are pure genius. See that period? Genius.

[@GolfSidekick]

I would have to agree Norm. Thank you!

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

Nice one mate! Ties in well with the 'check your ego' mantra. I should really play a round teeing off with a 4 iron and see what happens. I'll go out in the next couple of days, no doubt you'll see the result.

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent! Look forward to the instagram tagging!

[@darren383]

What a great video!! And 'Wedge em to death" I almost spit out my drink! LOL, Stress free golf, Waddaconcept, can't wait to finish work and get back at it, Thanks for the tips and vids as always! Waddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

Dude david toms it up there big dawgski Lolski

[@Diggz11]

Just got back from a ski trip. It's now golf season

[@Andy-ow6nx]

Flying off tomorrow for lots of Garden Route golf. Playing St. Francis links a week on Friday. It looks great, I can't wait. I've studied the course guide and will be playing stress free golf for sure.

[@GolfSidekick]

Geez dude, enjoy!!!!!!! Which courses?

[@wx811]

Liking the "stress-free" idea. I look at golf like this: "if I absolutely needed to get up and down or else, which shot and club would I choose?" My old coach calls it a "gun to your head" approach. If you absolutely need an up and down or green in reg, what would you do? Liking the content. Getting better and better every month. Keep it coming.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir. New focus this year. Valuetown only. I want everyone who plays handicap golf to have more fun and every video needs to further that cause. I like your coaches idea. I love the idea of choosing the simplest shot at that moment.

[@MikeDoba]

This year I will be planting feathers for sure!

[@IamRayz]

How can you not have 200k subs yet? Best golf channel out there for sure 😁

[@GolfSidekick]

Slowly we are awakening more and more golfers to the way of the playa. Less BS more awesome!

[@jesseruiz9257]

I love the way you play the game. Im gonna implement it this year. Thanks

[@GolfSidekick]

I love the way youre thinking big dawg

[@AdamFerrari64]

You’re videos are incredibly high quality and insightful. I really appreciate your work/golf!

[@aaronj84]

Planted a feather today after having doubled two straight. Literally birdied the next hole! I don’t expect the harvest will always come so soon after planting

[@coreyl6221]

You birdie teasing mutha feather!😂😂😂

[@TheTaygan]

I planted a feather for the first time on my round yesterday and drained a 10 footer for birdie on the next hole ... your science is solid... :-)

[@GolfSidekick]

Purest form of science there is

[@nathansargent8513]

These vlogs are great, keep up the excellent work playa

[@donkoo7687]

These are the best videos. You are like a golfing yoda.

[@GolfSidekick]

Appreciate that comment, I do

[@luke2183]

Another beautiful course, maximum jelly

[@JimmyHondaRacing12]

Dang I saw 2 feathers yesterday... I'll start planting them from now on! 😁

[@boiledprawnshack4196]

Great channel man. Was on the brink of selling my clubs. You're videos gave me hope though. Keep it up

[@GolfSidekick]

Could you elaborate? Why were you going to sell them?

[@klasw5907]

Very nice! Katatong is a nice course by the way, hope you get to play it this year.

[@GolfSidekick]

I am 100% sure I will play it with golfeverysecond and maybe @paulwilsonpga sometime this year!

[@juancolmenares6185]

My new favorite channel!

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent thank you sir, it's also my favorite too

[@Chea]

Going to watch this on the plane on the way to a winter golf trip in Tampa. 👌

[@GolfSidekick]

Should have told me earlier, I wouldve made an hour long one for you lol

[@Chea]

Golf Sidekick haha and I’d have watched it to. Hopefully score half way decent by following your advice. Been practicing my short game indoors religiously.

[@mattguyer]

I’m playing at sandals emerald bay course in April, it will prob be my first rounds as a stress free playa

[@mattguyer]

And I’ll be wearing my waddaplaya golf shirt 💪🏻

[@jwpeterson1]

Your videos are great. If you come to the states add TPC Scottsdale your your bucket list.

[@erikjoven2388]

how about that super long put from way off the green by Didi - getting it to like 1-2 feet?? Wadddaaadidi!

[@kevintang1916]

Hi Matt, great video again. I really need to bring feather with me next time. Can someone please let me know what does GTFO at 7:56 stand for? What a great recovery at the end

[@GolfSidekick]

Get The F Out

[@agee3251]

FYI: Wangjuntr has three courses, 54 holes: Valley, Highland and Jungle. Looking forward to seeing your vlogs and thoughts. Cheers for the excellent content

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir, and I want to play each one twice a day because each hole also has two greens! So its essentially 108 holes. I am hoping to go in March with my dad where I will do Wangjuntr for three days, Bang Phra and another one. But still deciding where to go which region!

[@WeathermanMilSim]

new favorite golf youtuber

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaman

[@garyrae5413]

That was a grrreatt double playa!! Masta blasta!! 💪💪

[@TehZNCify]

Play Augusta national golf course we would all love that video if you do end up making it ♥️

[@GolfSidekick]

I played the replica will give you the link wait a moment

[@GolfSidekick]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaLKdKJ_qsiVg9U For the real one, I will need an invite and permission from the hard arses on the committee to film it. I think i have more chance of falling pregnant

[@deep2732]

Hahaha there it is!! The ol'dipsey doodle. Well done playa

[@CrushOfSiel]

I love playing new courses but I'm always putting up terrible scores on them, like 10-12 shots worse than my average on courses I've played at least twice I'd say. One of my strengths is definitely using course knowledge to stay out of trouble or set up the easiest possible next shot.

[@GolfSidekick]

I used to be the same. Its probably because youve convinced yourself that youre gonna do it. The best thing is to have a go to club that you can use knowing that youll hit it within a few yards of where you intend each time. Then from there its about hitting the middle of the greens and not taking on perilous pins. Find the simplest shot and make sure youre aiming so you dont screw yourself with short siding. Hazards short go long hazards long go short! Hit the stress free shots! And no expectations before the round sir!

[@3three2two1one100]

Ah man Matt jy is net flippen great!! Haha ek geniet jou - GOTCHA was insane snaaks

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you kindly sir. Nou praat jy!

[@gerryfinn8646]

Another great vlog! ⛳️ 🏌🏻‍♂️

[@quoostonator]

Royal Melbourne or Kingston Heath have to be on that list bro!

[@michaelcampbell8815]

Is that a compression shirt under the polo or sleeves?

[@geemac7267]

2:00 everybody looking for lost ball. Playa: playing. lol

[@johnmcd2321]

Been watching the videos and loving the advice man. What are the top 8 clubs besides your putter that you are most comfortable with?

[@Iversonwings1]

Thanks for making another video!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks for watching my good man

[@erikcaldwell757]

Matt - TPC member so let me know if I can help with TPC Kuala Lumpur access or if you ever want to play in NC and need a place to crash.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir, can I shoot you a mail? Or if you'd like send me one [e-mail]

[@taichi0x]

watched all your vids. super helpful and entertaining! how do you get that kind of distance with such an easy swing? 190yds with a 6iron? dang.. hello from hongkong btw!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thats at altitude. At sea level its closer to 180. Just confidence with that club which eases up your swing which makes you hit it further. Usually tension and doubts kill distance because of all the wasted energy in the arms and hands and shoulder not allowing a free flow

[@ibrahimovichoi]

Enjoyed the video! Have a question. How high did you set up the tripod for tee shots? Video angle is amazing. Thanks!

[@GolfSidekick]

As high as the thing goes. About 1.25 meters?

[@ibrahimovichoi]

Thanks! Video is amazing

[@coreyl6221]

I think the hardest thing about applying your stress free strategy is discipline, especially off the tee. What do you do to separate yourself from the negative or excessive positive energy from a blow up hole or eagle birdie hole previously? Hard to get that driver out of one's hands sometime.

[@GolfSidekick]

Hmmm...I guess it comes with practice of trying to be more disciplined. Just look at each hole as it's own piece of real estate to navigate. The previous hole is done and now it's time to tackle getting the ball into the hole in the least strokes using the most stress free shot you can. Once you see the benefits of stress free golf and how good you feel after a round where you feel pretty good with yourself as a person and not just as a shot-maker, because you made good decisions, you'll get hooked on it. It's quite self-developmentish but I promise you'll look back on a round and go, damn, I made a good decision there, and man I held my nerve there, and man I chose the right shot there, and man I believed in myself there and the confidence you get from that will spill over into your stress free decision making. Much nicer than looking back and saying dam I got lucky there, or wow I got away with that, or I should have put the driver away on 4, etc etc

[@coreyl6221]

@@GolfSidekick Good distinction on getting away from feeling good as a "shot maker". As I know I will feel better or reap more confidence from shooting a good total score versus that 1 great shot in the middle of the round that wasn't a good decision that I got lucky with. It's tough as I play more like a poephol after a birdie more so than after a bad hole. Thanks for sharing your perspective Playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

Corey L Lolol poephol! Next important word to learn is DOOS

[@coreyl6221]

@@GolfSidekick funny as I just watched a video collaboration of some KZbinrs playing from the DOOS tees as a course management exercise🤣🤣🤣

[@GolfSidekick]

Corey L Also beer after a birdie if you play with my Swiss buddy here should get you back in line

[@bangsaenbeach5815]

Why you plant the feather before hitting shot?

[@kevink6513]

What kind of hybrid are you playing? Great video!

[@GolfSidekick]

That was a Jetspeed from Taylormade. I have since changed to a 2 iron from Srixon. It will be in the next couple vdeos.

[@dude79dude]

@2:02 Help the boyz find that ball? Hells no, I'm making my par!

[@GolfSidekick]

Hahaha! Someone finally mentioned the elephant in the room

[@curtiscole7486]

For all the giant dinosaur birds we have here in Florida, you'd figure that I could find at least one feather at the course today.

[@Morne77Pablo]

02:55 😂 greens looked like carpet!

[@GolfSidekick]

Top notch course conditions considering it had been a bit wet the weeks before.

[@jurieblignaut8176]

I live about 50 km from sun city

[@teatimegolf]

I live about 10000km from sun city

[@GolfSidekick]

I live 9049km away

[@austinharrison8550]

What would you advise for playing in the rain and chipping below the green? I’m having trouble with my 60 degree but don’t get any loft with a pw.

[@GolfSidekick]

First advice would be to go home or wait for the rain to stop. Next I would say, try to leave your ball in the easiest chipping position by playing your approach shot there. If it's totally unavoidable, chipping up onto the green is tough, there is less spin so land it shorter of the pin than you normally would. And if the LW gives you trouble and PW isn't lofting enough, I suggest a 54 degree wedge.

[@calebcotter2850]

I enjoyed that.

[@paulkrug9807]

Did you get your srixon irons yet? Or still just the two?

[@GolfSidekick]

Just the 2 for now. Waiting for the cash to pile up!

[@OurHouseChannel]

I want you to go back and look at your footage from hole number 7 again. You're very observant, but I wonder if you've noticed your two hybrid Club swing from this hole. These two shots we're pure because you kept the club in front of your chest throughout the swing. A lot of times when you lose a shot to the right with a Big Slice, I notice the club lagging way behind you in the swing add to you staying on your back foot with a huge circus like finish. I believe that is due to you trying 2 pound drives off the tee and get your normal slight fade. With your new swing changes, if you keep the club in front of your chest, I think you could see the best ball-striking you've ever had.

[@GolfSidekick]

Lol thats what I have been working on and i agree. Its because I am still in the old school mindset of left hip starts the downswing where I just dont think thats the case. This new move of keeping the right shoulder covering the ball makes me feel like I am coming way over the top but I actually hit a properly compressed ball and the ball penetrates the air like a mother. It shocks me to see the new flight just how good it comes out. Big fan of @hogansbooklied on Instagram. Loving what he is preaching and my not starting left hip first and trying to snap back the left leg, My lover back is almost totally cured. Its so liberating. I also need to stop hitting the ball so damn hard. Going to rewatch 7 again

[@OurHouseChannel]

@@GolfSidekick Ok, brain picking time. Playa to playa, pimp to pimp. (Denzel from Training Day). You make me want to dig in to the hogans book lied approach, but does he have one place I can go and study other than Instagram? Second part of this chat; What do you think of George Gankas? I could type a book here, but instead, before I share my synopsis, tell me your thoughts.

[@GolfSidekick]

I don't know George Gankas. I will need to look him up. I honestly don't know much about the swing and hate following any sort of advice, all I know is that I was doing something wrong because it was painful. That's the only time I reckon it's worth it to go for swing adjustments. So I went to a guy in Port Elizabeth and he got me onto this thing of David Duval Anika Sorenstam head swivel to get me to release my upper body and not focus so much on releasing the club which is causing the flippy shots I was hitting ballooning into the wind (Port Elizabeth is the windy city and will kill you if you play balloony ball). From there, that feeling of coming over the top that felt so natural before came back to me and I lost the back pain. The ball compressed. I picked up 5 more yards. I had back spin again. I think hogansbooklied is writing a book now and will release it this season. I want to get him on the channel to talk me through the approach and look at my swing and compare good vs bad swings, and swing ideology. Get some more eyes on his book and ideas. When he mentioned skiers legs, I was hooked because I've noticed all my purest shots have been with skiers legs. You can see that on 9 where i hit the purest 6 iron over that tree. That left leg snapping back just seems so painful and unnatural for my body to do and I always end up with inner hip pain on the left side. Then there is the left hip starting the downswing he mentions it's not that. That had me hooked because I just end up sliding or spinning out and hitting major slices. And get lower back pain! I think hogansbooklied is very responsive to requests on his Instagram account with sending of swing videos etc and chats. So hit him up, I am sure you can have a chat with him.

[@OurHouseChannel]

@@GolfSidekick Ok, that all makes total sense and I agree. I am a bit lost on "skiers legs", but thats ok. I will research. I brought up George Gankas because he is the hot new thang. Which is almost exclusively not my thang by rule. I study mechanics and all the different philosophies, but I rarely implement anything new or taught. I have been and will remain self taught. Gankas is building a stable of next generation talent and he is definitely what I would call insightful and thoughtful. My issue with most teachers however, especially those that teach high level players, is that average golfers are crippled by trying to do what works for pros. Gankas has a lot of movement that seems convoluted and excessively demanding for average people. I suppose if you were young and athletic and just starting out and had 400 bucks an hour to pay him and lived in LA, it might be a path to take..... Let me know what you think at the end of your research.

[@fdllicks]

I was just wondering, "does he ever just melt down? " and at 8:15 , His biggest meltdown ever!!!!!!!!!

[@AnantJain-es5xj]

1:02 BIRDIE INCOMING!!!

[@dinoshanios]

Lol. I think I just settled on a mantra while selecting my 3 wood to hit a par 5 green in 2... "Don't be a moegoe, don't be a moegoe" .....long pause as I'm pulling the wood out of the bag .... "or a poephol"... as the wood goes back in the bag the trusty 8 comes out!

[@GolfSidekick]

You're slowly coming around to the Way of the Playa. One day soon, you'll be a Stress Free Maestro

[@dinoshanios]

It's honestly been sooooo godamned hard for me to let go of playing the way of the poephol. I think being a decent ball striker and fairly long hitter makes it pretty difficult to resist going for the pin every time. Was shooting mostly in the upper 80's hitting a lot of greens, often reaching par 5's in 2 and then 3 or 4 putting most holes, much to the amusement of all my golfing chinas but then thanks to your putting on the steel ruler practice trick, my putting's improved dramatically over the last few months (I feel eternally obliged for this... thank you!). Obviously, started thinking I'll be breaking 80 in no time but now I'm suddenly making a lot more poor swings, pulling everything on the front 9 and then pushing on the back 9...haven't even broken 90 in my last several games... oh sigh..

[@mattguyer]

Ok no more gotcha birdie music Matt...😂

[@RickTesno]

But that was funny!

[@norms4831]

Half way got me, I'm like no way he's Sinking this..... 😂

[@gerryfinn8646]

The music must stay!

[@ljbrandt500]

Not sure if this has been asked before, but what is your profession?

[@reuk]

He's a feather planter

[@ljbrandt500]

@@reuk haha - good one

[@austinharrison8550]

How often do you play in the states?

[@GolfSidekick]

Never sir. Visas too complicated and painful

[@mattguyer]

Golf Sidekick that’s unfortunate, I bet you’re the shiz to golf with

[@AndoManando]

2:02 everyone looking for a ball in the rough

[@charleshoever8484]

How do you hit a 6 iron 197 yards. Like How?

[@GolfSidekick]

altitude and Big Richard Energy

[@charleshoever8484]

@@GolfSidekick thats amazing my guy. I can only dream of a shot like this.

[@justwondering1967]

Are you responsible for the music at the end because the high pitched yells you let out at the 3:55 sound just like the ones in the song you like to recap with. If so, whattasinga!

[@GolfSidekick]

Lol no that is Didi’s legend of a son. Funniest dude to play golf with

[@justwondering1967]

Golf Sidekick Well it's damn catchy. You are the legend. Cheers!

[@roastedgerkin]

Do they still keep crocs on the course

[@GolfSidekick]

Wait for part two sir!

[@vemartinez4152]

Great content player.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you my good man

[@Ossamakilla]

So a very large bird was obliterated by a large raptor in my yard. I shall be planting many feathers on the course tomorrow.

[@ieldepiel]

Thanks for the gotcha 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Just for you my good sir

[@_BLacKWaTeR_]

ABP!!!!!😂😂👍👍

[@mcfly2727]

Waddabucketlist ....WaddaABP

[@GolfSidekick]

Martin Dawson waddalatecomer!

[@nicholasleon8815]

Flippen Hadedas man

[@nickruss9255]

Wada...playa

[@GolfSidekick]

Wadda...dramatic pause

[@winstonsmith11]

My takeaway... I'll be planting feathers from now on. It's science. Idk why I didn't think of it.

[@GolfSidekick]

I love how dudes try it and almost immediately make birdies. Then they send me a mail or instagram message telling me about it like its unreal. This is purest form of science known to man. Plant feathers grow birdies.

[@gfw9000]

Whadapplaya

[@CodeRivets]

Wadda.... *advert interrupts*... par

[@irez]

197 yards with a 6-iron? what loft are you hitting? wow...

[@GolfSidekick]

Not sure if loft theyre old mizuno mp somethings. But The course is at 3700 feet altitude so it goes further up there

[@eddierog23]

Funny as fuck Jedi master!

[@1canta]

Are you the narrator? I am wondering....

[@GolfSidekick]

No but the Butler is moving to Thailand whixh is gonna be awesome. He is a good friend of mine.

[@smug8567]

There is no more working lead smelters in the whole USA.

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent news

[@davec-1378]

Do you get a tax deduction for playing these courses while making videos? If yes, good on you!

[@GolfSidekick]

No sir, there is no reason to get tax break. I just play them, pay in full and record videos on them

[@mattguyer]

Sweeet