How Good Is 7 Handicap Golf, Really? [MORGAN CREEK GOLF COURSE]

[@GolfSidekick]

Dude 6:51 ripping that driver like a Bryson DeShadambo

[@TMar1961]

Nice job of keeping it together and not blowing up totally, 83 is still good golf. For me, as long as I'm not shooting over 90 I don't feel like I'm paying someone to beat me up, those days are painful and require many post game pain relief beverages.

[@jackhall6816]

Ayy you got a sponsor now! Nice job man you'll be playing for free in no time

[@jamielangston2295]

That's golf for sure. I'm down to 6.2. Had a +3 73 a couple weeks back, followed it up with an 88. Golf is hard, when it feels easy we just have to enjoy it and the rest of the time... we still try and enjoy it!

[@sundoesgolf]

Nice job on the sponsorship. I'm playing pike crap too right now so I know how you feel. We have 30-40 mph gusts recently in the Chicagoland courses as well so not good conditions.

[@AndrewClayLong]

"A smother hook is my miss" #relatable. Just found your channel a couple weeks ago and really enjoying your videos!

[@hrshy491777]

Great content again. I just shot my lowest score ever 41 through 9 by using your advice no lost balls and mostly in play off the tee and tidy within 100 yards.

[@mixer5717]

Would you ever be down to do a q&a to give some insights into the life of a youtube golfer? Great video as per usual!

[@floydianepic3259]

Hi Adam, good recovery. As a fellow single handicapper i agree Never give up on a round. You will never know what you will pick up. I know that there are many people who probably give you advice. Now here is mine and very simple. Try a few rounds with a slower back swing. A lot of pros do this. This will help with club head control and also controlling your lateral hip movement which you don't want and causes chunk and thin hits. Keep up the great work.

[@darthvader1402]

I enjoy watching these real rounds of golf. The video is just the right length. And I can learn from how you try not to let a mistake mess up the rest of the round

[@perma9993]

I did this exact thing in my tournament yesterday, +8 on the front +3 on the back. I just found my groove and sat in it and started trusting my chips and my putts and ended up placing top 10

[@txsurf87]

I like the pace of your videos, keep it up. 👍

[@Adam-tm7qh]

These rounds are almost like watching an illusion take place, when my long game is this off I can forget about breaking 90 but you just somehow keep it together, genuinely impressive

[@golfislife1217]

Hey man. Come down to myrtle beach south Carolina. The golf capital of the world. We can play tpc myrtle beach and other amazing courses. It be a lot of fun. Let's go

[@thecrooner4jc]

Cool video.. and a great channel. I'm just hoping to break 90 one of these days. I like your wisdom in not compounding mistakes after a bad shot, and just getting the ball back into play.

[@Swiifterr]

Just started golfing and I love the videos. How you golf is definitely my goal.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, man! What areas do you need to improve to get there?

[@Swiifterr]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I’d say about almost everything 😅. I get better at one thing then that leads to something getting worse. I’ll get there eventually. Thanks for the reply

[@nopressuregolf]

My mate had the same driver and 3 wood. Had nothing but trouble with them. Went to different brand and boom back down the middle. Keep at it though they say it can take 20 rounds to get the feel of new sticks

[@ryantopp2382]

Well done on the sponsor!! Love the video mate

[@duffer0309]

Great Video. Nobody realizes how hard it is to play in cold and wind. It’s also very hard hitting clubs you don’t have confidence yet. We played today with temp about 38*F and winds 9MPH. Shot 40/44. I lose my hybrid/5W swing in the cold and wind. But the frustrating rounds make the good rounds feel even better. You’ll be breaking par on a round in no time!

[@dapperdank3701]

Is 9mph a strong wind?

[@duffer0309]

@@dapperdank3701 it started as 9 went to 15-20.

[@dapperdank3701]

@@duffer0309 brutal, a 'moderate breeze' on the Beaufort scale 😅

[@duffer0309]

@@dapperdank3701 all I can say is with the wind and cold my hands were to cold to putt very well.

[@dapperdank3701]

@@duffer0309 ah yeah i feel you there mate! You lose all touch and feel when your hands get too cold, golfs hard enough hey

[@neilsimpson3359]

Smother hooking was my jam for months... Changed my grip and immediately stopped hooking everything. Right hand less underneath the club and really focusing on getting the "V" on my right hand pointing at my right shoulder. Basics but easy to over look and ruined my ball striking for a while. Im a 6 handicap so it's nice to be back hitting it well.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Good on ya. It's tough to start hitting the big stick like crap when you're used to hitting it well. I've played a couple of times since recording this vid and *think* I have found something...we'll see if it lasts!

[@akselnielsen4231]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Im no coach at all, but is that hook and overdraws not coming from you extremly flat swing ? I had a very flat swing for a while aswell, and struggeled with hooks myself and as said above the grip can cause hooks aswell ofcourse, but doesnt look like you have a to strong of a grip. Hard to tell from the video

[@haydenredl2919]

Pretty course, plenty of water. Cool to see those Chromesoft balls on the green. Matt of Golf Sidekick uses them too I think

[@cooperrury2126]

That’s still good bad golf Adam! One thing I’ve been working on is not making two bad shots in a row. Really focusing on recovering from wayward shots

[@everyoneplus1]

To answer the question in the thumbnail. Yes, probably should. :) Jokes aside, keep up the good work. You show that you don't have to hit every fairway and have a picture perfect swing to play decent golf.

[@alexshearer3227]

Enjoy the videos! Any plans to discuss new clubs/specs and fitting experience?

[@ernestclayton8550]

It's really relaxing to just go out and play bogey golf and don't think about it too much. Occasionally! Cheer's

[@fowle008]

New subscriber here - really dig this vids and have been binging them since I found the channel. You're an extremely good putter, give yourself credit!

[@jaquespierre6460]

man, you make golf real. we all aspire to doing pure shots but in my reality, its every 2nd shot at the moment. i have the games of my life and shoot +1 and +3 and lately its been +11 and +12, LOL. Golf is a curse haha. Love ur vids.

[@BenV300]

Hey Adam, great round! The mental side is just as important as the physical side, and I'd say you were a "scratch-level mental game" player on this day. Some people wouldn't have handled being +10 after 10 as well as you. I'm curious with your decision to still play tees at almost 6,500 yards even in fairly tough conditions? I'm around a 15 handicap, and I rarely play over 6,000 yards. Most of my rounds are between 5,800 and 6,000, due to being a bit of a shorter hitter like you. Keep up the great videos and I'm looking forward to the upcoming content!

[@tonytanti8138]

Morgan Creek is one of the nicest courses in BC... conditions are 10/10 but it's expensive

[@jfranklin8190]

I’m currently a 7.2 handicap and this is how my golf game often plays out.

[@callmefrog76]

Do you ever make it south of the border to whatcom county? Quite a few courses, Homestead, Loomis Trail, Shuksan. Might not be as great as pebble beach but some great courses still

[@eamonno2286]

Well done Adam. Great content. Keep it up 👍

[@GHOSTOFEIGHT]

Whatta Playa said it well. You'll mostly play a C of D level of golf. For a short time you'll be up in the B and A category. And then there are times you'll be down in the F. You're in the F. I'm in the D/F right now. It's a strange sport. Stay strong bud. On a side note. Happy you're playing at Morgan. I haven't yet and was looking to. Now I get to see it first.

[@Rcubegolf]

Your lag putting might be one of the best on youtube! You could be a beast if all your clubs added 20 more yards tbh.

[@dapperdank3701]

20? Say 50

[@Real28]

9:11 That was a nice layup, just like the caddy told you 😉

[@burhanuddin670]

Love your video. Really inspired me as amateur golfer

[@danf2588]

Yes, the Golf Gods giveth and the Golf Gods taketh away indeed!

[@suecobandito8954]

The sofa is for relaxing. Get those butterflies flying in formation. Sit still. Good video. Keep it in play, get it on the green (Playainchief says GIOTFG). Two putts maximum (if you can).

[@connorcate7242]

Awesome video, recently subscribed. Are you just using an iPhone camera and tripod for filming? I'm trying to figure out best setup.

[@thomasgoode7322]

Morgan Creek is ruthless in the wind. I've never jived with it, and its one of those courses that (to me) feels like it's rated easier than it should be. Great track though, just a tough one lol

[@robsridesmtb2176]

I stumbled across your channel and realized we’re from the same city! Cool to watch a bunch of the courses I play from another perspective! Maybe we’ll run into each other one of these days

[@hjm33]

Great score even when alot of stuff werent going your way. I’ll do anything to be able to shoot 83 on a bad day!!! Thanks for the video!!!

[@CptAmazing]

Morgan Creek is 5 minutes from me. I have always wanted to play there but haven't yet lol.

[@heydeereman1040]

Nice job keeping the train on the tracks after the front 9

[@stevetrei4801]

I heard you say you got some new sticks and I can see it looks like a PXG driver. Did you get an entire PXG set? Irons/woods? Would like to see what’s in your bag. I just got a set of PXG XP irons….waiting for them to arrive.

[@kymstock1852]

I find tree lined courses to be more punishing of directional errors than those that are more open. Keeping the tee shot in play is paramount to avoiding doubles and triples. Having said that, I started off my last game with four pars in a row ( unusual for me) only to score two doubles in the next holes. Neither was due to tee shot error, but more my GIOTG approach shot left me with putts in 3 putt territory ( too long). I look forward to seeing a video on your pitching lesson.

[@belowaveragegolfclub7599]

"So far the experiment with my new sticks has been a disaster." 😂 Adam, you are a far above average golfer, but you are always welcome at Below Average Golf Club. I think only Tour pros are able to get new clubs and actually use them well right out of the wrapping.

[@smith42c]

How long have you had the PXGs? Get the lofts, lies, and swingweights, and weights in the Hybrids and woods all checked. They are notorious for shipping out way wrong. I suddenly was on the struggle bus after getting my Gen4 set last year. After thousands of dollars of lessons I heard about the QC issues, had all my lies and lofts fixed... some lie angles were 4up! Even got 2 spec checks with PXG reps who told me everything was fine, meanwhile I was struggling. Had a third party check my swingweights and they were all around C5 to C7. I can relate so close to this video lol... then lead tape on the irons to D1 immediately fixed my issues. Anyways, worth getting them checked if the "something isn't right" feeling continues.

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

You had quite a few chances for birdie on the back 9!! I am sure you will get it all figured out!! I think sometimes just make an easy 3/4 swing it helps a lot cause you think 3/4 but swing full but the tempo is a bit more fluid.!!

[@lindsaynewell6319]

That’s a strong grinding back 9, especially the birdie👏 Since everyone else decided to give you advice today, I think I’ve finally identified what’s wrong with your game. As the playainchief would say “bad caddie” 🤣

[@and16942]

How are you finding the difference in humidity and “air thickness” playing across Canada and the States? Does it greatly affect your distance?

[@jeancamillelebreton4861]

I never go deep in the analysis of your swing, but my dad have the exact same one! I was able to make him win some extra yards by changing his grip. Left hand a bit more strong and right hand just over the left hand thumb. After that tilt the club a bit more or tilt the wrist a bit more for a 90°ish degree(hand/shaft) Your take off is good at your return too. Only thing is the top of your swing, very low... Too low to be exact! And this new grip with a more steep swing and you are done! I suggest you to ask your pro to guide you throught this. And even if you don't take my advice, i hope a youtuber could enjoy it! Love your videos Adam! Keep going!!

[@gregorylu]

nothing like unsolicited swing advice.

[@shutupplay5927]

Hey man, love your videos. I'm curious what you use as a launch monitor? I can't find one that records horizontally.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks man. I actually don't use a launch monitor. I film on my iPhone and add the shot tracers with an app called Shot Tracer Pro. They're not as true to life as a launch monitor but for the purposes of these vids they seem to be fine :)

[@steveschwab922]

Breaking 80 is harder than you think Adam. Your short game and putting is scratch level good, and once you find the right clubs for you, you will be closer to a 3.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, thanks Steve. I think I have a lot of work to do if I want to get to a 3...I love the attitude, though!

[@dantaylor5248]

if you want to stop hooking tne ball,start usihg your lower body.bring your hands thru at the same time as your right leg.and at impact feel like you are backhanding tne ball,like in tennis.hope you read this and hope it helps

[@locomangstanquan1532]

hey my fave course!!!!

[@eriksnider7189]

Never Give Up. Never Surrender

[@justingour575]

Would love to see you play Northlands some time soon

[@johnc68]

Keep it up.. Love the videos

[@jameslovering9158]

"lean on my short game" :-) you are a master of the short game Adam, why not lean on it all day long.

[@ArmyGolfBC]

Way to grind it out. Morgan isn't an easy track to navigate with your C game

[@ShoeFl1p]

Can you do a updated witb

[@qasymdar2268]

Are you still coming to Houston

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes! I just don't know when yet :)

[@qasymdar2268]

@@NotAScratchGolfer nice when you come let me know i would love to play with you and know some nice places

[@fontane007]

I’m a 8 handicapper atm and my rounds are so similar, can hit some great shots but still hit those odd duffs lol

[@joshuam2328]

How many times do you play golf in a week?

[@raylopez8800]

The commercial!!!! Ahhhhhhhh

[@zc5107]

what kind of new clubs did you get? Is there a video?

[@Fredkruge]

Question, why do you refer to most putts as lag putts? Is it only for certain ones or as a putting strategy/principle that you try to stick to for all putts? Might just be hard to see if it's specifically downhill on camera, keep up the good videos👍

[@lookylookitzadam]

Technically you cannot play a ball from that penalty area (or even retrieve it) on Hole 2. It is marked by "Red stakes with Green Top" which indicates Environmental Sensitive Area and is a no-play area. Is there a local rule to the contrary? I am not sure how that works outside of USGA but I think R&A has similar definitions and rules of relief.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It was marked with a sign that said “ground under repair,” that’s all I can tell ya.

[@lookylookitzadam]

@@NotAScratchGolfer oh nice! Then the local rule allows it right?

[@TheDjcarter1966]

IT's the pitch and putt that is just crazy. chip it close or lag it close from 50+ feet...I'm guess just the chips and lag putts are worth 10 whole stokes.

[@GOBGOLF]

"It is not the gear...it is the operator." Mostly true, but we know even the best falter from time to time. As in life...as in golf. Learn and improve. GOB!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks GOB!

[@Mauricio_Montiel]

I can’t wait to shoot below 100!

[@stemcleeds]

Yeah

[@lawbinson]

it requires chipping to be pretty dang good. i can never seem to recover from a good drive haha

[@JZ-xu3vg]

a quick trip to google told me only 2% break 80 and .5 have shot par. Frankly hard to believe, I think feel like the percent is like 10x that much.

[@JZ-xu3vg]

@funko delix just some google stats, probs fake news. only play for $

[@patrickscribner]

Dude… ads??? I invest in the premium KZbin so I don’t have to watch ads… 😢

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I gotta pay the bills :p I always ensure to label the ad integrations as "chapters" so that you can skip 'em with one click :)

[@hungryarch7319]

Frustrated low 90s golfer here. I truly believe I can achieve consistent 80s play. But I'm struggling to find 2 to 4 stinkin strokes. I can step off the course and identify them every time too

[@michaelblum3973]

Thanks for showing a round where you didn't have your A-game. I am so sick of fairway-green-easy game. This is so much more representative of what it's like to play golf.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, thanks Michael.

[@domenicocomita2950]

NOOOO! Not the smoother hook:(

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

NOT THE BEES!

[@dapperdank3701]

Swing plane is pretty shallow.. takeway is massively on the inside.. fore left 😅

[@NickMart1985]

You need to work on that swing. With that swing plane, your "good shots" are basically always pushes. Your misses are simply the same swing while "covering" the ball with the closed face. I am very jealous of that eye you have for putting.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words re: putting. I bet you can get there far more easily than I can improve my full swing!

[@NickMart1985]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I've been killing myself trying to fix my swing. Same boat probably. Solid decade of bad practice? You share, so I figured I would. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rabImqyZgJmtjck

[@wdiddy1]

were you all singles that got grouped together? I have hard time finding guys to golf with as my regular group all work and they can only play once a week and always twilight. I would rather play during the day but don't have anyone to go with.

[@dapperdank3701]

Of the 100 golfers i know.. i reckon 5 break 80 regularly

[@johnnybgood7442]

It is definitely the operator and not the tools, but I can't throw myself 40 yards down the fairway

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lollllllllllllll

[@capnhook33_]

Still got that PXG customer service on speed dial for ya 😆

[@shREDhead44]

I was gonna say all three of you dont have a range finder. LOL

[@cameronfisher6359]

Have you ever tried to not come so far inside and play a pull? You are pretty consistent already but seems like you are leaving some on the table by playing a bad thing instead of fixing it.

[@SchenectadySlim]

Your hook is all in your feet

[@kstyle1343]

I don't know how you got conviceed to buy a PXG driver. Look at patrick reeds driving stats from this season when he switched from Callaway to PXG. Avg Distance, fairway %, SG OTT all way down for him. dogshit company

[@spencerhult4864]

Pxg faced just are not hot at all

[@Brickktopp]

Dude if you took a lesson and he taught you to chip like that fuking run next time save your dollars find a better coach ….. short game is weak on purpose you are set up and chip like its long game with the club coming behind you ,have the club come more straight back smooth tempo use gravity to bring back present the bounce it will save you from chunking give better contact its key .

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Here's the thing, he didn't teach me to do this. My biggest problem with lessons (and the reason I don't do many of them) is that I don't have the discipline (or frankly, the interest) in taking the feedback and integrating it into my swing through hours of practice and retraining my muscle memory :p

[@duffer0309]

@@NotAScratchGolfer My problem with lessons is I can’t translate what instructor is telling me into a swing thought, all I seem to do is shank

[@JamieRichrdsGolf]

Why don’t you change your swing? You talk about hooking shots all the time it’s clearly your swing you’ve got going on…. Any pro or am could tell you that..

[@SageVO]

"I don't think you're really a 7." - Every Reddit Commentor

[@yusefdangor888]

Thanks for the vid mate. Just wondering, what was your handicap to start and how long did it take for you to get to single digits? 🥃🏌️‍♂️👍

[@kbchef9205]

Damn I love watching your videos. I learn so much. Seeing as I play similarly.❤️⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️