High Handicap Plays a Terrible Round - And That's OK

/ @fromduffertodriver
27 Handicap plays 9 holes of golf and scores a 63. Yes, 63 after only 9 holes. Can't be a superstar everyday.

[@fhslife1544]

I’ve been playing for just over a month, and had my best round ever yesterday of 117 on a par 72. Even the slight improvement from 124 to 117 just feels so good. Gonna chase that feeling.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Keep chasing it my friend! You'll break 100 in no time!

[@purgesquad7706]

I love watching golfers I can relate to!! May not be pretty but it’s a grind and the payoff of a good shot or a good hole or good round is what we all are chasing! Glad you to had fun! One tip I can share is slowing the tempo of your swing and exploding through contact.. that simple tip I practice to this day and it has helped me the most.. hit ‘em good!! (Freddie couples swings shows what that looks like)

[@edjr672]

The best thing I ever heard on the course. "If you're going to suck, suck fast"

[@fromduffertodriver]

🤣 I have to use this now

[@shootitbw9115]

Been playing for about 25 yrs now and it's crazy how golf's popularity shot through the roof ever since Covid for some reason. Really cool to see so many new people out enjoying the game. Only annoying thing is a majority of them never bothered to learn the basic rules or etiquette of the game before stepping on the course, which unfortunately makes some experiences on the public courses kind of crappy 😂

[@fromduffertodriver]

I decided to start playing AFTER covid lockdowns lol. I picked up the etiquette pretty quickly, but I was surprised by how busy the course and driving range were, I was always under the impression that golf was dying!

[@die7fox]

I have a 35 handicap, and I really enjoy watching your videos. I'm just getting back into the game after a long absence, and it's refreshing to see that others are challenged by the same things I am, especially being paired with more seasoned players. It can be really intimidating. Thanks for keeping it real!

[@fromduffertodriver]

Welcome back! Hope to see you on the course!

[@spencergates3085]

I’m new to golf, only went to the driving range once, have a starter set, strata, bought some used irons. Everything you have said are the thoughts that go through my mind in wanting to go on the course. I know I’m not good enough, but I want to learn my clubs. I appreciate you narrating your thoughts because it does give folks like me confidence that I’m not the only one. Thank you for being transparent and honest about your thoughts and experiences.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Happy you enjoyed the video! We've all been there, keep at it, and your confidence will build 💪

[@hardlyhogan4915]

thanks for sharing,i can relate mate. best wishes from Perth Australia

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! Planning on visiting Australia in the near future, recommend any local courses?

[@garygodfrey9708]

Good video for guys like me to watch. We all struggle and sometimes this is a hard game. BTW question, what are using to trace your swing paths? Is it fairly accurate?

[@fromduffertodriver]

"Shot Tracer" on your phone app store. It's convenient if you record using your phone, and I'd say it's accurate 1/3 the time. Most the time I have to adjust it manually.

[@DMKFACTOR]

Just found your channel and subscribed! Man I applaud you and every other golfer out there that puts their game on KZbin. I’m a pretty good player that takes lessons on top of being a single digit handicapper. I don’t know if I could do it.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@thepekingduk]

i'm in the same boat, keep your head up. enjoy being outside and staying active!

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! Great outdoor activity

[@LanceCampeau]

I've played a few rounds with one of your playing partners... I hear ya. BTW, that drive on #6 was $$$, nice 3rd shot on 8 too.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! The 3rd shot on the 8th surprised me as well lol. I have so much practice because my ball always ends up there!

[@carrot93111]

That is one of the worst things to happen to us higher handicappers. When people are trying to hurry you up, or you think you need to hurry up. I try and find a course or a time where there isn't as many people around. Makes it easier to think about shots, read greens etc

[@fromduffertodriver]

I'm still trying to find a course like that in my area. Unfortunately most courses like that are private and out of my budget 😕 but we keep trying!

[@lazysundayz]

I'm a high handicapper and in my mid 40's. been playing for over 10 years and never brokem 95, I feel like it's been very hard to improve and a lot of it is mental for me. It gets in my head a lot when I am paired with higher skill players and / or it's a slow day on the course and I feel rushed. I would prefer to play methodically amd often wonder how it would be if I could play by myself on my local muni. Through one of my most successful college friends who recently joined a private club for the first time in my life i hahe experienced leisurely non rushed play. Its soooo different. I usually shoot in the high 90s but its much more difficult than my muni. My friend joined the club for social / tennis purposes and then just decided to start golf. He's already a mid handicapper in about 2 years. I'm sure there are other reasons, but it does seem like having access to unlimited play has really sped up his improvement. He will do things like swing by and see if there is a crowd and if not he will just grab a cart and play solo for five or six holes before it gets dark. He was shocked to find out that sometimes i go to the range and just leave because the wait is too long! I always thought private clubs seemed a little bit too snooty for me but I'm now saving up with a plan to join when i hit my 50's.

[@fromduffertodriver]

It's hard to imagine unlimited play. Right now I just try to enjoy myself as much as I can, while trying to make small improvements. A quieter and private club might be the way to go, so I'll have to start saving now!

[@johnmcc1977]

How long does setting your camera for each shot take?

[@fromduffertodriver]

It takes about 10 seconds tops... I have my phone on a tripod, so as I'm walking up to my shot, I place down the tripod, eyeball the frame, and then go for it! I have to be pretty quick to keep up with the pace of play on my course.

[@johnmcc1977]

Fair play to you. If I was feeling rushed filming would tip me over the edge!

[@RealDonaldDrumpf]

I’m a high handicap golfer too, I usually shoot around 100 to 110. I really enjoyed this video.

[@fromduffertodriver]

If you're in the area we should play a round together

[@RealDonaldDrumpf]

@@fromduffertodriver unfortunately I am in Chicago, appreciate the invite though!

[@KaptainKhaos70]

Suggest you take a look at Golf sidekicks videos great series on how to break a 100 - kzbin.info/aero/PLZtIcpk2tWYmXAKCtM9XbOnQh4ybRCni9&si=rN0hlaT7kN3nFJuC , we all on a golfing journey I remember breaking 120,100,90 and still on journey to breaking 80 with a low round of 81, 25 years of playing on and off.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Golf Sidekick is who got me into golf in the first place! His videos are great! Currently I'm usually scoring around high 90's, best score of 94. Hoping this summer to break 90

[@KaptainKhaos70]

@@fromduffertodriver summer here in NZ shot an 83 today, breaking 80 was so on :) starting double double didn't help though.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Keep at it my friend, you're right there!

[@EdKrisiak]

The struggle is real!!! Tough to be on a busy course -filming and with playing with strangers!!! Nice video:) I think you should put your driver into time out 🤣😂. Right now my driver is in the corner. It may come out after I take some more lessons. Funny thing is I use a 4 wood and I hit it further and straighter than the people using driver. Typically my 4 wood goes 200 to 210.

[@scottgallison2274]

For the longest time, I didn't even bring my driver cause I sucked so bad with it. But I was determined to get better with it, and worked hard at it. Now, it is my most confident club, and I average 230ish with it, and keep it in play most times. It is a huge confidence thing for me, and always sets up my holes. I break 90 most rounds, so theres obviously trouble with other parts of my game, but man, there is nothing like stepping up to the tee with confidence.....Especially the first tee jitters. Don't have them anymore.

[@EdKrisiak]

@@scottgallison2274 Thanks for the comment:) I really appreciate the input. I plan on taking lessons to help me with the driver. It is funny though. I have been using the 4 wood off the tee and out driving people on the golf course 🤣🤣 I guess they need help.😅 Still I am sure my driver will be longer than the 4 wood. Thank you again:)

[@fromduffertodriver]

I might switch to my 3 wood for the same reason. It only goes 10yrds less than my driver right now. I think my driver deserves a time out in the corner 🤔

[@Treythwsouthbbqkid]

when your at your driver try not to bend your kness as much as u would a iron or pinching wedge hope this tip help a little great vid btw!

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! Going to the driving range today, I'll give that a shot!

[@maxxrebo]

Very relatable, and the struggle is real. The inconsistency is the worsr part.. from hero to zero goes real fast 😂 also, playing «women» tees as a high handicaper is more enjoyable imo

[@fromduffertodriver]

I've thought about hitting from the red tees to see how it goes. Sometimes if I hit my drive well, i feel like it's too much of a boost. But then again it's the consistency that's killing me 😫

[@al1356]

Stick with it pal. Lots of good things in your swing.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! Looking to golf a lot more this summer

[@al1356]

@@fromduffertodriver stick with it. I know people who have gone from 27 to single figures in less than 2 years. Main thing as you said in the video is to enjoy it, the bonus is that you get to play with your girlfriend as well. All the best for the your golfing journey.

[@nickm7010]

What do you use for the shot tracer?

[@fromduffertodriver]

I use an app on my phone called "Shot Tracer". It does a decent job at automatically making a tracer. But I'd say 2/3 of the time I have to adjust it myself because it isn't super accurate.

[@nickm7010]

Thanks @@fromduffertodriver Maybe I'll see you @ Dorval this summer!

[@charlieowsley5314]

Have you ever tried a stiffer shaft on your driver? It might give you more control

[@fromduffertodriver]

Good question, it's a used driver so I'm not even sure what shaft is on there 😅

[@RunningWithSamuel]

what shot tracer do you use? keep it up!

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! I use the "Shot Tracer" app on IOS or Android. Convenient because I film using my phone anyways

[@RunningWithSamuel]

Awesome, thanks! I started golfing in July 2023 and relate to your channel! gonna start filming my rounds as well 👌🏼@@fromduffertodriver

[@fromduffertodriver]

Good luck! Can't wait to see you post it!

[@mrdcato]

Try to focus on carrying your weight forward toward the target. Your practice swings appear to emulate this but your ball striking swing has your weight on your back foot through impact. This usually stems from the player trying to help the ball get in the air. The loft of each club will take care of this by itself so carry your weight forward so you get good compression and let her have it!!

[@fromduffertodriver]

This is something I'm trying to work on, my body has a habit or scooping the ball up 🤦‍♂️

[@balcken5932]

Im a 28 handicapper swell and last month I played my best round ever (40 on 9 holes). This week I played my worst round ever, almost triple boogie on every hole.

[@fromduffertodriver]

That's the way it goes! By the way, huge congrats on getting 40 on 9 holes, that's breaking 80 territory! You must have been on fire

[@balcken5932]

@@fromduffertodriver Thank you man! It was crazy, 3 par, 1 birdie (my second ever), 2 boogie, 3 triple boogie.

[@chriscroatto3313]

Enjoy the game brother that’s all that matters, if some ones catching up too you on play just let them play through on the next tee box, and if people give you advice on the swing don’t try it in that round cause it makes you play worse, I play off +1 I just help them where to aim for the swing and ball flight they hit. I’m gana sub too your channel because I wana see your achievements that will happen, golf should be fun, when it’s not it’s not worth playing.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Thanks! Still having fun with the game, and that's what counts!

[@Omnis2]

1:48 I almost did a spit-take LMAO. Hate to see the tap-in miss. When I started 3 years ago, I wasted so much money on balls that I would lose. Used to go through 2-3 sleeves per round, and 5-6 trash balls that I would use for forced carries over water, etc. I would advise to not play on busy courses until you can develop a consistent tee shot and a predictable miss. You should also play the forward tees and work backwards once you're finishing a whole round with the same sleeve of balls. If I had to start over, I would take all the money I spent on golf for the first year with tee times and balls, etc, and use it for coaching instead. I love your video concept though. Great tracers and graphics, too. Also curious to know what tracer you use. Wish I had the balls to film my rounds. If you suck here and take time for video, etc., people will literally hit up on you. It's bad.

[@fromduffertodriver]

I couldn't sink anything this round 😭 I started on the forward tees, but once I started to get close to breaking 100 I moved back to the whites. This is an abnormal terrible round for me lol. Next round I'm posting I'm not touching the driver or hybrid, we'll see how that goes!

[@Omnis2]

@@fromduffertodriver Obviously all you gotta do is "keep yer head down!" 😁😁

[@fromduffertodriver]

If only it was so easy!

[@jtothac5364]

I agree bro. I used to lose a few sleeves per round. I started playing from the 2nd tee box and then once I got better, I moved back. Now I can finish rounds without losing a single ball. Golf is a hard that you have to start slow and not care if people see you suck

[@Shakester71]

I’m a 9 handicap so I’m not great and I don’t mind playing with people who aren’t that good, as long as they can keep a good pace. Getting behind a group, that aren’t that good and gets 2 holes behind is frustrating though. Watching someone take 10 practice swings, then stands over their ball for 1 minute, then tops it 20 yards while he poses and watches the ball. Or someone who drives the ball 220, but waits for a green to clear that’s 275 away. And that’s what I saw from today’s round.

[@fromduffertodriver]

From today's round, like in this video? Or did you play a round today 😅 I've gotten a lot quicker at playing, and removed the practice swing from my pre-shot routine completely

[@chriskozub8012]

9 through 9 or 18?

[@keyboardoracle1044]

A stronger grip chnaged my game from a break 100… to and almost but not quite breaking 90. From and average of 100 to an average of 95.. it almost erased my slice.

[@fromduffertodriver]

First thing I learned in my first lesson. Apparently I was gripping the clubs completely wrong! It changed everything! Now we just have to work on our slices 😒

[@keyboardoracle1044]

I found Danny Maude’s videos to be pretty good, he has a good way of explaining things. It’s funny, when I first started playing better golf my scores didn’t get better, I think they went worse, I had to learn what distance all my clubs went again. I’m still hopeless, but that’s what the games about incremental. I have a simple goal break 90. I have gotten a 90 and a 91. I should have broken 90 the day I got the 90 but I caught up to a group that let me play through and then I rushed my shots and duffed a simple chip which added an extra shot, maybe 2.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Keep at it my friend, you'll be breaking 90 this year for sure! That's my goal for the end of the year, let me know how you do.

[@keyboardoracle1044]

Played today, broke 90. 89 45 front and 44 back. Needed 2 pars to finish and pulled it off, clutch, so stoked best I’ve ever played too.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Called it! Congrats 👏, especially holding it together to finish with 2 pars. Hold onto that feeling, must have been a blast.

[@RealDonaldDrumpf]

6:31 nice shot

[@fromduffertodriver]

Was a stupid shot that actually worked 💪 thanks!

[@iamtanyamarie]

I didn’t have fun because our playing partners were annoying lol like on the third hole when one of the guys hit my ball out of the way when it was like 3ft from the pin and he called it a gimme 😂😡 or what about whipping out the range finder for 5 minutes per shot lol OR, taking 20 minutes to read the green lol

[@derekstory9950]

Forcing a gimme on a stranger is...strange for sure. But if you're all over the course with bad shots, you're pace of play is def way slower than a good player doing their routine before their shot.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Good times!

[@iamtanyamarie]

My pace of play was faster than those guys 😂 Especially when they were taking their time with each shot, pretending they were on the tour. They were the ones slowing us down. I literally put out on the 5th hole and started the 6th without them, I was so annoyed lol

[@hunterfox5134]

Looks a lot like my game

[@fromduffertodriver]

The struggle is real

[@pepsibottleq]

One of us

[@fromduffertodriver]

And we are many

[@eriksvideos6022]

Are you getting lessons? You could cut your hcp in half pretty quickly, but you won’t get better by just playing more rounds with the same swing.

[@fromduffertodriver]

I'm going to take a few lessons before the season starts this year. Hopefully it makes a big difference!

[@MrPorko2c]

Do you get lessons? If so, what types of things are you focusing on in them? I’m about the same HC as you and I’m having my first lesson next week.

[@fromduffertodriver]

I took a lesson after this round. Honestly just working on the swing and proper contact makes a huge difference

[@richardwilson4757]

Keep you head down at impact.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Something I've been trying to work on, I feel I've gotten better at it!

[@mbrum3230]

Dont put so much pressure on yourself. 90% of golfers stink!! Including me.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Starting to realize that most of us stink!

[@whatthe3504]

youd play faster if you didnt take a practice swing with the way your hitting it doesnt serve a purpose.

[@fromduffertodriver]

Next round I'm posting I stopped taking practice swings. Really good advice my friend 💪