Aggressive vs Conservative Golf - Which is Better? Way of the Playa

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. In the second and final round at Clarens, I play Way of the Playa style golf vs Aggressive Golf. I hit my driver as often as possible with one ball and then with the other ball, I hit an iron off the tee, just hitting comfy shots from the tee to get the ball in play.
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In this episode, we see whether there is anything special about the Way of the Playa idea of always hitting comfy shots and laying up a lot, or if it's nothing special at all. Is hitting the ball further off the tee special in any way? Is it better to be closer to the green at all times?
I don't really care which way it comes out. I will continue to play the best shots I can possibly play standing over the ball at any one time.
But perhaps there are some ideas in this video that show you that you can play the game the way you want to and be successful in both your intentions and your score.
In the end, we have to decide if we want to play golf for fun, or for serious. If we want to be serious about the game and go to scratch and beyond, we need to really focus on all our skills and getting the ball close to the green an then being a lethal short game player.
If we want to have fun, you can do it in multitudes of ways. Never feel pressured to play ONE way. you're a baus and you can pick the way you want to play. Mazimize YOUR capabilities, play to YOUR best shots. Be the best playa you can be.
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[@mikedmt]

So many ads....Hope this isnt part of the channel now

[@GolfSidekick]

There are numerous ways to monetize a channel to pay for the production of the videos. Some more intrusive than others, some more "salesy" than others and some more painful than others. A 5 second skippable ad is hardly too much to ask for when television puts shows that are 25 minutes on the air with 30 minutes of ads broken up in between. Every thing about the videos has a cost - money and time. These videos are also free to consume, or NOT consume. Someone to do skeleton editing is $40 a video. Voice over is $20-$40 per video Golf is between $20 and $100 My time spent on each video is around 15 hours excluding actually filming it. My time is valuable but I produce the video so it might have the effect of changing someone's game or gives them a new perspective to enjoy golf again. Let's just say my time is minimum wage $10 an hour - that's $150 of labor on it that I could be doing something else. Total so far is on average about $300 per video. And it's all FREE to consume here without me begging for likes, shares, subscribes every 2 minutes, or pushing someone's product or company onto you begging you to click the link. I've been approached by many companies looking to get involved but declined all. Free information in exchange for a bit of ad revenue. When i see a dog turd in the road, I step over it, I don't step in it on purpose.

[@lukepetro123]

There many ways to avoid ads or get KZbin premium

[@vonteflon]

@@GolfSidekick Spot on mate. Much rather watch a few short ads than compromise on content quality. My only problem is I’m getting served a lot of food ads and the hunger is distracting me from the golf.

[@dunebuggy1]

@@GolfSidekick Correct mate. Keep doing what you're doing. Love your work and it should be funded.

[@Spillaz]

Mike D is the kind of guy that sits to pee probably.

[@whitethug-]

“Can’t believe I’ve just said lads... I mean boyfriends” 😂😂

[@chrishobolth2617]

9 years away from golf because of frustration. Matt, you've helped a lot of bros like me to fall in love with the game again and to stop whining when we shank. Thank you. Keep rocknrollin, baus man.

[@chansara8ify]

Used to play aggressive and shot it all over the place and getting frustrated everytime I play. That is until I came across your videos on stressfrew and egoless golf. You have changed my game so much and made me become the worst player in my group of 16 to the top 3 in a matter of 2 months. Love ya brother. You are awesome

[@franzwiebe4369]

im your 69th like. also your story applies to me as well

[@MrLute101]

I shot my first double bogey free round today. It was because of you and your attitude to the game. I really can relate to it.

[@theamaturegolfer7798]

This is the best golf show on KZbin. Love it. Way of da playa

[@TickleNation]

Just hit my lowest 9 ever by trying to use the Way of The Playa!! I left the Driver home and tried to swing nice and smooth. 47 was my score and me and my wife are headed back out for the back 9 after we watch this video. Thank you Matt for your channel and all your hard work! Waddaguy Waddalife!!

[@James-GP]

“Ok boyfriends” gets me everytime😂

[@favourites2010]

Let’s go boyfriends !!!! Planting feathers , growing birdies !!!

[@michaeltorcle]

Your music selection is perfect. It brings a smile to my face (at your despair I'm sorry to say) whenever I hear the sad tuba.

[@cmhurryit]

Someone strategically designed the golf course. Our job is to make the compromises and find the easy shots.

[@ryanjhamm]

So glad you've gone back to this format for a couple vids. Reminds me of the older vids which I love the best. Hope your channel continues to grow. Your methods have helped me and I share them with all my friends. Go get em playa!!

[@bobt5778]

At first, it takes discipline to pull out your safe club when your playing partners are pulling out their bombs-away clubs, but as the round progresses I here them asking things like, "wait did you par that hole?" or "is that another par?". Side benefit - if you plan your way down each fairway, you'll find yourself not even thinking about your swing. Golf sidekick has really shown me stress free golf.

[@garyredmond3073]

Love your videos, has transformed how I play, thank you!

[@kererut]

Its crazy how addictive this channel is. I have adopted your philosophies and...yep it really works.

[@vonteflon]

Literally can’t stop watching them.

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

I played this morning started par, par double, bogey, par, birdie, triple, and thought how would the #wayoftheplaya react so I chilled and went par, eagle, on the front and 2 bogeys and a birdie on the back for a 74 You're rubbing off on me #ChiefPlaya 😜

[@danielbenavidesreyes7477]

Great content man, you´ve helped me from shooting 87-92 to hitting low 80´s with your philosophy on how the game should be played. Now I just have to break the 80, usually when I do best is when I'm not focused on the score but having fun. But the mental barrier of breaking the 80 itself always gets through me dropping my game at the end. Tried your methods of breaking 80 but it´s still quite a challenge. All things aside.. Congrats and keep it up!

[@jganley7180]

Love your videos, been struggling consistently shooting in the high 80’s for the last quarter of 2019. Watched your first two videos of the way of the playa and shot a fun, stress free 77 yesterday.

[@frankc8916]

Another great video Matt. I've been mindful during my previous few rounds about the shots i want to play and what i want the outcome to be. Learnt allot and adapting my game to the attitude and approach of the way of the playa. 👍

[@jimmack6744]

Another great video! I love that you are playing a course that the condition of the fairways and altitude is similar to what I get to play on. Thanks Matt

[@seancoxe3577]

Nobody, even the Playa-in-Chief, escapes the Tuba! Can't wait for the next video, full-aggressive mode. BTW, I usually need anger management after EVERY round--some days, after every hole, or every shot. But I'm working on it.

[@iankoch956]

Have to say thank you for these vids, both the content which is making golf so much more enjoyable for me now!!!!! And the time and effort you put into these vids, appreciate the effort required , Waddaplya u r Matt😀👍🌏

[@TimMoor]

Thanks for another great video. Love your channel!

[@BenLenanton]

Great video, love watching these 🙌🏼

[@jimbaker79]

What a brilliant video, such insight. Thanks Matt.

[@jmart5011]

Great video, now comes the hard part. (incorporating these mental strategies/ shots into my game on the course) I love the way you play golf stress free.

[@williamjacobsen551]

I am working through the way of the playa series during a week of meetings, preparation and driving range visits. This video is incredible and only points to one thing. You are a fantastic golfer to be able to play both balls in a different way on camera and basically shoot level par for both with rental clubs. Again. Truly fantastic and thought provoking stuff. WHADDAPLAYA!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks for taking the time to watch playa.

[@regripandrip6942]

At my age, my long game is the conservative way. There's usually only the two of us anyway. Old man Par and myself. OMP, not to be confused with Old Man Pat (although they are quite similar), is always ready to play a round, will give me credit for a par or birdie, never laugh at a bogie and ribs the heck out of me for a double. But, to the point. Your videos are, as always, informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@tristandouwes1932]

These videos have changed my game! I used to take the driver any chance I got. Always had the "risk it for the biscuit" mentality Since changing it up and playing the percentages, I'm be playing my best golf ever

[@andrewkopp1780]

Great video Matt!! I have used the way of the playa for the last couple of rounds and it’s shaved at least 3-4 strokes off my game. I use to shoot low 90’s, now upper 80’s. In my last round, I swear I could hear the rock music on my 2 birdie holes and heard the tuba on a hole or 2 as well :-). You have made golf very fun, you need to come to the states for some golf!

[@Englan1226]

I played golf yesterday, just nine holes. I didn't hit anything longer than a 5 iron...I loved every minute of it and had my best score ever... exactly 💯. I'm going to break 100 for the first time this summer.

[@trevorbeards9293]

So glad I found your channel man you make my golf rounds better. I have more fun playing and carry your vibes onto the course. I need to find that feather divot tool so I can grow some birdies

[@coreyl6221]

As always, this is the shit. Hope it doesn't get lost on folks that this isn't about committing to one style of of play other than what actually works for you. You say that but, you know😉 Great points on playing bucket list course & how to approach 'em to maximize the fun Bruh!

[@herroprz3110]

Your WOTP let me break 80 for the first time, and then break it again 3 days later. LEGEND

[@scottsweitzer4256]

This is great Matt! Would interesting to see a higher handicapper do the same comparison. I’ll bet a lot of the aggressive tee shots would be in the schizer and add strokes, proving the WOTP a better option for less experienced hackers like me.

[@devinsparks1068]

Bruv I'm just coming on to these videos. And thoroughly enjoy them. It's fun to watch others who enjoy themselves playing golf the way you do. Embracing every shot, goofing off, trying new things. I love this sport. And your videos remind me why. Good stuff. Long live the playa, and his way.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, just gotta enjoy it. Ignore the Golf Karens

[@paulsharpe85]

Loved this video. Takeaway for me: play the shots I'm comfortable with. Thanks Matt

[@billglab9044]

Great updated vids Baus, watched some of your original videos from some years ago, hahahaha!

[@phillippampel5321]

Thanks for the advise on my comment the other day, I played my best round in about 3 months today

[@revmdfisher2581]

I re-watched this video today. The script and long pauses are classic Matt. From “Play YOUR favorite shots” to “I’ve nutted that 4-iron brilliantly” to “we’re going to the Boom-Room; the Boom-Boom Room.” But beyond the entertainment, there are brush strokes of WOTP philosophy that continues to help my game and my love of it. Domo, Sensei.

[@blarsen8]

Whatever you choose, have fun. Such a great example and useful on course tips and management! Especially compared to several other more "popular" channels with pros. 👊

[@williammadgwick9757]

Jis boet, whadda performance. Loving these vids, keep it lekker!

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Course management, that’s the correct way to play.

[@James_Vaughn]

Good video, and great subject. I've gone back and forth on this a number of times. I think I've found for myself that I play a little better hitting driver on most every tee. I'm not a big hitter, but I hit straight. It's easier to hit fairway at 250 than it is at 300. I can also mishit any club off the tee. My biggest miss is a thin shot. I'n that case, I'm better off with a thinned driver than a thinned iron where now I probably won't be able to reach the green. That's just me though. I play with a lot of guys that would do well to leave their driver at home, and only bring it to the range. When it comes to forced carrys however, then I have to make the tough risk/reward decisions. Your adage "trouble short, go long. Trouble long, go short" works out well.

[@danedwards9894]

I think this is my favorite video yet. Awesome Awesome Awesome

[@andyfoster3744]

Love the content my friend. One note on this video. 2nd shot for TeamAggro on the par 5th 6th hole - Strokes Gained / Every Shot Counts / Lowest Score Wins would ALL suggest a layup in this situation. You're trying to hit a shot that you (or at least most of us) can't reliably hit so you should layup because the advantage of bombing it doesn't fill the disadvantage of having to break out a new ball.

[@ajtovar1623]

One of my all time favorites.

[@athanlimbanovnos7671]

I really like this video! It is a lot more fun to play conservative golf and not lose many balls when playing a new course you do not know the layout well I play more agreessive most rounds and have noticed that my scores for each hole differ and when I play more conservative I will have more consistency in my scoring but maybe not an eagle or as many birdies as I would have a better chance if I played more agreesive

[@dudefood825]

Omg the Cleveland Launcher driver...I can't even put in to words how much I miss that club

[@the1mexicant]

Can’t put into words how much I’m glad I don’t have them except the 5 wood, that was beast

[@jpasterick]

Playa, where do you get your shorts and when is your next round of golf shirts? Keep up the great content!

[@Danny.A665]

Love your videos man. Would love to play a round with you, would be so much fun 😀

[@NomadJoe0323]

When using a wedge I’ve been trying to imitate the same tempo of your countryman Oosthuizen. So effortless and smooth.

[@louisalvarado4272]

Claro que si!!!! Mariachi Music!!

[@jjcrazy7o2]

When ever you come to Las Vegas let’s play!

[@georgetattari]

Will you come to Durban. You could do a video of teaching a subscriber to break 80, you’ve never done that and I’ve been trying for ages. I have shot 80 but never lower. Even with the way of the playa😫 what am I missing?.......THE PLAYA HIMSELF

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

I’d suggest this kind of play for beginners too. Play 2 balls 2 different shots. Especially off the tee. Quickest way to start getting decent. Instead of oh I hit one bad driver let me tee another driver id take 2 clubs and hit one driver one wood or iron. If you use one club and play 2 balls play alternate shapes one fade one draw. I used to do this and play best ball off the tee and play 2 from that spot and play a fade and draw then play 2 from that spot. If I played 18 I’d keep score from front 9 then on the back I had to try play one ball and beat that score

[@garyrae5413]

Inesis? I had you down as a Vice Man😎 Sage like advice as always from the Big Daddy👌🏽

[@christopherjohnson7396]

Good video!!

[@alanwaterworth6464]

I played in a company comp against a colleague who plays off 6 in autumn, it was blowing a gale with heavy rain, the match was called off after the front 9 cos conditions were so bad. He played conservative, kept the ball in play, up and down every time, won the comp. I´m a good 20-30 yards longer off the tee, in the rough, hacking out, losing shots. His game looks boring but works. I´ll try to remember the way of the playa in SA next week, esp at Pinnacle Point; way too much potential to lose balls into the ocean there.

[@garcelsayah]

Nice shirt!

[@ieldepiel]

Great courski

[@yoursbenfang]

Man, this guy's humour is really growing on me..

[@malcolmc1982]

Hey Matt, I love the Way of the Playa philosophy and videos you put up. I enjoy the music as much the comments...would you please let us know the titles of the music so I can find the musicians elsewhere on KZbin? I especially want to find the rock band you used for the "birdie"...then I can carry it in my head on the course. Cheer from New Zealand...

[@Criscross292]

That was great! Lately, I play golf with the idea that I can only have one golf ball for the whole round. My scoring has improved dramatically.

[@jjcrazy7o2]

Going to Bangkok in March what’s a good place to go play??!

[@pandersonnike]

I say the approach varies a lot by the hole. I've seen holes with bunkers all around the green, so more conservative/what I'm comfortable with. Other times the fairways are large, rough is fair, so I say go aggressive.

[@norms4831]

You continue to produce excellence Matt! Or should I say 'laddy'? "lads" 🤣🤣🤣. I just emailed you a photo from here in the great white north, we're getting peppered today with snow! Ruler drill every night boyfriend, gonna be as sick as you with the five footers! 🤣

[@vepasto]

Killer tee shots and 13/14 Fairways ! Not fair :) Smart irons = Better distance control but still longer approaches, longer two putts. Aggressive play= Pin seeking, easy two putts but occasionally deeper troubles.

[@Navycopjoe]

I agree with your comment on hole 2, confidence with a type of play is what matters the most Get the demons out and play your own game Unless you’re me and you’re loaded down with beer, then it just goes to hell anyway

[@pinoy122793]

My play style is swing aggressively but pick conservative targets. At times I will aim for aggressive targets with aggressive swings only if the fairways are extremely wide and if the pin is in the middle of the green 😁.

[@Lamosteve]

Great video. what is the latin song/ group at 15:00 mins? Its so funky cool.

[@gimpzilla]

I can't comprehend the difference in our irons.. I take my 54 degree 50-60yards, front of stance maybe 70-80. My 7 hits 140-150. I'm consistently 30yards behind most people I play with and it leads to me putting more power behind my swing that leads to less accuracy. For now I play conservative golf with an 18handicap.. just feel lost because without that extra yardage I feel really stuck in my game.

[@dw300]

I always bring 2 long tees to the course in case I lose one, makes for stress free golf playas.. ; )

[@seancook2264]

Those approaches from 110-140 yards are key. I do that fairly regularly and costs 2-3 shots a round.

[@kennyc3670]

GS great video. When you started to play golf what was your lightbulb moment when you first began to hit the ball well?

[@GolfSidekick]

You're ALLOWED to take a divot With every club except the driver That was it. I used to practice hitting the turf with no ball just to finally feel comofortable taking divots

[@kennyc3670]

Thanks GS. I would never have thought of that. It's probably the one thing that poor players, like me, don't do - and I'm one of them! I'm going to try and do what you say without a ball and, perhaps one day, I'll be able to hit it like you. Thanks again.

[@rikh78]

Waddacleveland Launcher!

[@joshuahenderson4397]

I see the link to buy the tshirts. Buy where can we get those hats?!

[@harrodharrod5239]

215 meters (even though it was actually yards) with a 5 iron, now that's some serious distance. Nice 200IQ play on the putt through grass. Loved that shot.

[@GolfSidekick]

It is meters but the altitude is 6000-6200 feet so I normalized it to yards

[@mathewjohnson4000]

7:23 looks like you are using a green screen 🤣🤣

[@jaybyrne4562]

I'm always full aggressive mode, most because if I try to hit something for safety I usually toss it up anyway, so might as well balls it up and be 50 yards further down 😂😂😂

[@TheMightyJoggernaut]

What brand are you playing again?

[@thekalezelden]

serious question, Playa: why is it that you hit a nice natural draw with your irons and yet with your woods you favor a fade? I seem to have the same issue and it's always been a bit of a mystery to me. Thoughts?

[@crashingcraig154]

Where can i get those shorts playa?

[@lukeloecher1959]

Stinger and the stinker joke was right on 👍

[@joebradley7317]

Matt, don't take this the wrong way but, I love you man. I pretty much suck @ golf but I WILL become a playa even if it f in kills me. I NEED one of your feather divot tool to remind me to be a playa just like the man, the original playa, you Matt. Please lead me to your merchandise so I can try and become a playa like you. Damn your a very good playa. Keep the videos coming!!!!

[@jetROONEYoasis]

What a straight up BAUS 😎😎

[@johannkilian549]

Yes Matt, great video soos altyd, weet jy dalk waar ons Inesis balle kan koop in RSA?

[@stu9751]

Check Decathlon stores Only know of two in South Africa in Centurion and Alberton

[@lexdekkers918]

I have moved from STUPID to AGGRO, with flurries of WOTP. I'll keep at it, your vids help, you are right on the money. One day I'll be WOTP, I promise!

[@teatimegolf]

You should film yourself. Makes you realise there is a camera watching each move.

[@HughesHub]

“What a great par 5, I have no idea what’s happening.” Me too boyfriend me too

[@music-ys9ri]

Just broke 90 yesterday "89" no golf lessons...just using the way of the player

[@ericstinnett9182]

What is the bounce on your 60, 58, and 50 degree wedges. My son watch you a lot, and your videos really help my game 1% better. Thanks⛳🏌️🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

[@mason6113]

What blades are those?

[@nebulonv6015]

you really gotta learn these pro golfers' names Matt - It's PHIL MICKLAUS

[@sonny2480]

Just wondering if you have ever used Inesis Matt?

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL I did say that quite a lot in the video. I didn't even realize until I watched it in full. Hilarious! Shameless!

[@hsnelgrove71]

Matt, some people will argue until their blue in the face that when you make a PB&J sandwich you must always spread the peanut butter before spreading the jam. Oh and don't get them started about having to use two knives, so there is no cross contamination. :-D The way of the player is all about lowering stress and increasing fun. Playing to your strengths and natural swing, will usually result in a fun day of golf! If this does not sound appealing to someone, maybe they should follow another channel. Cheers

[@mr.b7769]

Do you also play in Pretoria, Matt?

[@imthozz]

Hi, bro I just follow your channel for 1-2 months and I really like your style. can I ask you something? What iron-set did you use? Inensis-900?

[@GolfSidekick]

In this video i think Srixon z945

[@imthozz]

@@GolfSidekick okay bro thamks!

[@Thundawich]

There isn't really a 'better' way to play. It all depends on circumstances and goals. If you are in match play there will be times where you have to do an incredibly stupid low % chance shot to have any hope of halving the hole, But there will also be some situations where playing overly conservative will also be the better option. (One that comes to mind is that I intentionally 3-putted to win a hole once). It all depends on context and how you want to balance expected value vs best case scenario.

[@fdllicks]

I like when he says "My current stress level is hovering around................zero". I also like how he calls him Jack Nicholson instead of Niklaus. You want the truth???You can't handle the truth, playa!!

[@GolfSidekick]

You get me playa. Even better is the Phil Nickelson left handed golfer. Excellent

[@gounico]

You need a belt of the playa !