How I MAINTAIN a 5 Handicap With a Crap Swing [KAPALUA BAY]

[@KapaluaGolfTeam]

Great video! Mahalo for showing us some love. 81 is a solid score too. 🤙

[@haydenredl2919]

Can’t beat those views. Read a post on the golf subreddit recently that reminded me how lucky people are to play golf. A bad day on the course still beats a good day in the office.

[@jameslovering9158]

How quickly a great round can blowup, how we recover from those is so key, staying in each shot mentality and not letting the mind race away into negativity and frustration.

[@PitoroGolf2023]

Love the Hawaii tour you're on. Had the pleasure of playing Kaanapali and Kapalua last year. Absolutely incredible views. Easy to forget about you're there to golf.

[@peterbarasgolf]

This is one of the best golf channels on KZbin. Great content for most golfers to relate to.

[@w8coach]

Adam, I have been watching your channel for the last few weeks. I am so impressed of your self-aware approach in enjoying the game. I’m 64 years old and just getting back into the game. Thank you for giving us all a direct look into your game and how use it to enjoy each time you hit the course. I’ve already contacted SwingTweaks folks and will be shortening the leaning curve with their help once our weather levels out. Cheers to you and your channel, Mic

[@MSG19772]

What a course. What a view. What an upload. Thanks Adam!

[@BoomsRiddico4868]

Another great vid! Thanks Adam!

[@keitho6018]

I've been there...to buy a hat...lol...nice work Adam!

[@trafyknits9222]

Great video title. It's exactly what most of us are stuck with. I got down to a 2 or 3 handicap as a youngster, but my swing sucked. I've seen videos of it and cannot believe I ever broke 85. My first golf teacher was horrible and really did more harm than good to my swing. Beginners have no idea how important it is to get a really competent instructor at the start. BTW, a 5 handicap is excellent. Good for you.

[@ChasingMyRetirement]

Great to see your vids show up on my feed again. Happy golf season!

[@bubbajones1035]

Beautiful course. Beautiful Island and wonderful golf.

[@jcrbama]

Love the Bay Course. Shot a 74 there. So far, best round of my life.

[@alberthilt]

Glad you were able to play Kapalua Adam!!! The bay course is my favorite... we discussed the Plantation Course, but I like this one. Wife and I stayed in one of the condos beyond that Par 3 over the water... off in the distance. We love Kapalua! Great video... keep'm coming! (you played Wailea... we got married across the road from there, on Makena Beach in 1996!!) LOVE MAUI!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Albert! My sis also got married there!

[@spotxplore]

That putting video is brilliant. I step out every putt as part of my routine now. My approach to putting as a whole has changed. The most confident part of my game now. Thanks Adam

[@SCUZZY13]

It’s your putting. I see wayyy too many videos where I get to same spot as you but you drill a huge 6-8ft putt. Learned I need to improve that part of my game if I plan on getting a cap as low as yours!!!

[@smilingbeast7173]

It's your style and pretty clear proof that most important phase of swing is happening between 9 and 3 (ball being 12). Somehow you found the way how to fit in to it. Plus you have great GiR and even better putting. You are our inspiration, so keep playing and be you. 💪👍🏌️

[@vict0r3446]

Hi Adam, juat found your channel in the last few weeks. You make a lot of sense with how you explain your rounds and each shot. Love watching the courses you play, be nice to have that kind of weather here in the uk 😅

[@IntrusiveSwingThoughts]

Another great video and glad you had a great time on such a wonderful course!

[@LorentzInvariance]

As someone who’s trying to consistently break 100, the bogie train is my Mecca. The amount of times I’m 10 ft off the green in 2 and end up with a 6 is astounding.

[@kevinjager124]

I’m really enjoying your channel my friend. Like yourself, I’m very methodical with every shot. I currently play-off 3 three and found the biggest improvement to my game has been the mental aspect of not letting any bad shots affect the rest of my round, and the ability to wipe the slate clean and move on. I treat every shot as a learning curve, and some days it all just slots in place and is an easy game. I tried to tell some of my higher handicapper playing partners that don’t get flustered or angry as this is by far the biggest game destroyer. I think this only comes with experience and skill level though

[@HarrellB_US]

Between you and golf sidekick I’m shooting in the mid 80’s. Chasing that play for par dream!

[@RichardPatrick84]

My favorite golf KZbin channel with more solid content! Love the format; short videos, good audio and commentary on top of great golf management tips. Thanks for another great video bro.

[@GhostofEight]

Ok, let's be real. My friend who is a coach clued me in to your swing. It's a bit of your "gimmick" to play coy, like come into the web said the spider to the fly type thing. Your swing is not crap. Your impact is amazing, and that's the most important aspect in any swing. This is why you're a 5 handicap. You look a bit goofy, but you're a killer.

[@abz0806]

his point revolves on the current obsession with swing speed, distance, power, etc when they aren’t all that to be a low handicap player. His driver is 220, 5 iron for 180, used a 7 for 137 but he could still get a great score bc his short game is great

[@801Sandbagga]

He’s back at it, and the vieeewwws! Keep grinding brotha 🤙🏼⛳️🏌🏽 🎯

[@jekylthorn8969]

I love the way he talks about his game as though he is complete crap. YOU ARE A 5 HANDICAPPER, MATE!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Just mirroring what I'm told by the armchair coaches on the Internet :p

[@jekylthorn8969]

@@NotAScratchGolfer you are a damn good player my friend.

[@mn-ly2tp]

Hell yeah I love this course. So underrated compared to the plantation course in my opinion, and the plantation course is incredible

[@paulthomson2288]

it appears driving distance about 220 to 230 yards on flat fairway. So I should be able to score similar once my short game improves

[@lens7859]

What a course! I’ll take an 81 any day

[@sameerpurohit3385]

What a superb video. Great course, good golf, great entertainment 😊

[@freshtendrills5969]

It was an incredible putt dude. You are really good at lag putting Adam.

[@thehallsofvalhalla7212]

Would love to see your itinerary track for the year. Thanks for the great videos! Catching up on the rest.

[@moose570]

after watching your videos and listening to how you strategize, i shot 77 and got 3rd place by 1 shot

[@jakemueller1735]

You’ve made some slight adjustments in your swing I’ve noticed. Especially on the driver. Nice

[@Johnny2Gats]

All winter I did nothing but work my wedges. My strokes gained were all around the green and from about 50 yards and in. That combined with a focus on tempo while throwing the ego out helped me a ton. Did I lose some distance? Yes. Did my GIR and fairways hit go up? Yes. Only lost 6-8 yards or so off each club.

[@alanmartins6349]

Nice, played it twice.

[@kofno]

I wish you wouldn't call your swing crap. As someone with an unusual swing myself, take pride in YOUR swing. Playing to a single digit as an am is an accomplishment. Embrace it

[@MrSaints74]

I was just in Maui in mid May, wish I would have had a chance to play this course. Nice Robert Frost (Outsiders) quote!

[@spoonc]

I have the same exact golf shoes lol. Surprisingly comfortable shoe

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

They're amazing!

[@bobfrantz768]

Got so focused on “range” work. That’s not really golf. In the early stages of doing 25 sets of 5 up and down practice and etc when i don’t have time to play. Love the videos. On a quest to get my handicap under 10 (currently 11) and I hit ball far. To say I’m frustrated is an understatement. Appreciate the course management skills I hear on your channel. 👍

[@blackstealth2]

Had the same problem (snap hook). Fixed it with a grip change and a shallow backswing and coming in shallow on the downswing rather than steep. It’s our strong grip. Before I would literally twist my driver to a really open club face at address so that at impact it’s be square.

[@williamklein6749]

Good length and better putting.

[@DanielSong39]

+9, pretty good, definitely tougher than average golf course

[@Diego-Delgado]

Very easy course actually. look at the yardage. plays like a municiple course

[@DanielSong39]

@@Diego-Delgado Yeah 137 seems a bit high for the slope but eyeballing the course I think a 6 handicap would average about +10 or +11 from those tees

[@jimmycappels8564]

Love goes out to the people of Maui

[@LordVerdo]

I’m a 15 handicap and can hit the ball a mile and I hit my irons very well. For me, it’s all around the green. My chipping and putting will rake up strokes for sure.

[@Forever31-u7k]

I would love to play a round with you, sounds like me your game

[@petey33x]

The ball doesn’t care what your backswing is or how you get the club there. It only cares about impact quality. Nothing wrong with a home grown swing as long you find square and through compression.

[@scratchquest6291]

Adam, I like your channel a lot. Can you tell me what microphone you use?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! On course I use DJI Wireless Mics (I have a backup set of Rode Wireless Go mics that I use on occasion, too). I record the post-round narration on a Blue Yeti Nano mic.

[@scratchquest6291]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Thanks for the info. I’m going to try my luck at KZbin and like that I can hear you well in the videos.

[@conferenceconsultantsworld604]

Make every putt?

[@jasononsea7643]

Just wondering is you coach name Gordon Jarvis?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes!

[@jasononsea7643]

@@NotAScratchGolfer oh wow we have the same coach lol 😂

[@yorainman]

Looks like you were playing with your clubs not rentals. What are your thoughts on playing with rentals? Hauling clubs across the ocean is a huge hassle, but I think it’s worth it. Thank you for sharing 😊👍⛳️

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Ted! I tend to travel with my sticks (my golf bag also doubles as my tech bag). Funny enough, though, I played a round last year with rental clubs and carded a pretty decent score. I've been wanting to record a video about the importance (or potential lack thereof) of fitted clubs...

[@A-FrameWedge]

Can’t say that I have seen a flatter backswing, it almost looks like your left shoulder moves up and right shoulder moves down in your backswing. Steepening that backswing is a must.

[@TUZO383]

TLDR: short game!

[@arkbama6]

What irons do you play with?

[@SageVO]

If you're going to have a bad back nine, at least have great views!

[@pokeyinzer3412]

I'm not very flexible and I struggle to break 200 yards with driver. A lot of the times I get frustrated and just hit a 5iron off the tee.

[@Golf_With_Gavin]

I fluctuate between a 4-8 handicap. I currently use Ping G425 and I like them but the sole feels big and my carry distance isn’t as consistent as I wish it to be. I have hit Calloway Apex Forged before and I liked them. Are these comparable??

[@Ti_Fire]

Get a Calloway Rogue, you won’t regret it

[@ikigai47]

g425 max is my favorite because it's so forgiving. depends on what your swing needs. just hit up a pro shop and demo a bunch! we're all too different to guess

[@MCPauly]

Would you say you take more or less time on average than the people you play with?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Less! I'm pretty fast over the ball, especially tee to green. On the green I find I take more time than the average player, but still wouldn't describe my routine as "slow."

[@rickmason921]

The only thing I see is your swing is flat but functional

[@roncheong4198]

Hey man, great content but I feel you don’t really need to do the “my hcp is so good for my crap swing” angle anymore. Just post your rounds. We’ll still watch.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Ron. Admittedly, I'm also crap at coming up with video titles :p

[@joeyperez7217]

What happens when you become scratch?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

There's a problem I'd love to have!

[@mitchmarostica5561]

Are you hitting from the senior tees?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I show this info at the beginning of each video. This round was from the tips.

[@ckydmk]

screw sim numbers. I can smash balls accurately on the sim range but when it comes to the course it all falls apart

[@fintanrichardson7076]

How do I get swingtweaks on android

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It's coming very soon. I'll let you know when it's released :)

[@havenrab]

Your backswing is flat and unorthodox however swing isn’t crap it repeats and ur iron swing is actually way above ave and u hit the ball first which 90 % of golfers do not

[@prebengjestang4636]

360p :D

[@iggynotpop4138]

With all due respect I'm not seeing a 5 handicap. I could be wrong though

[@evan3635]

I understand your sentiment about focusing on minor swing adjustments, but for someone such as yourself, why wouldn't you see a swing coach and try and overhaul your swing? Every other part of your game is rock solid and won't go anywhere. You may play shit golf for a few months while you grind through the swing changes, but you could easily go from a 5 to scratch if a top level swing instructor guided you through it.

[@danmeadowsmusic]

Everyone's body is different. We'd all love the flexibility of the PGA tour players but we have to play within our mobility.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It's odd - the fact of the matter is that I don't think I'd enjoy it. I really dislike practicing, and to break the habits of my swing would likely take months of practice.

[@bsutton7964]

I think you have a skewed view of what a "crap" swing is. You make a turn, get your weigh transferred to the left and take divots AFTER hitting the ball. Most terrible golfers can't do any of that and an amazing number of them won't even try to fix any of it for fear of "screwing up" their game...LOL.

[@lucidjeff]

you gave yourself an extra and unnecessary penalty stroke on hole 14. The provisional doesn't count as a second stroke, so your second shot is where the penalty is assessed, making it your third stroke, but you mistakenly counted it as your 4th.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

The first ball was OB, had to re-tee.

[@vladguerrerojr.5776]

quality check?

[@geraudvlgolf]

First !

[@kl-ly2xh]

do a video without using your driver.

[@danmartin3714]

Dude, I have a horrible swing like yours and I still out drive most people. But I have a hard time believing that your short game is that good to keep you at a 5 handicap. If you say that you are a 5 then I guess you are a 5 because I am a 12 and my drive is pretty long. I swear to you that I have the same PXG driver, Scotty putter and the same shirt you are wearing in this video. lol what are the odds?

[@nicklyne184]

Yeah, right a crap swing... you can't have a crap swing and be a five handicapper

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Video evidence to the contrary above :p

[@LukeGreen12]

Disspointed by the video quality of this video

[@steveschwab922]

Is quality important to you in watching free videos? How about your spelling?

[@jamesmogford452]

Grow up

[@CarrterGolf1]

@@jamesmogford452then how else are we supposed to see??? You know people are allowed to have opinions ☠️

[@CarrterGolf1]

@@jamesmogford452have fun with your 3g then.

[@LJlax20]

You're just here early. Its 1440p for me now

[@milehighkid85]

I consistently shoot in the low 80's driver can carry 280-290 easy, and my approach shots are usually good, I can't tell HOW BAD greenside I am right now, there are so many strokes I leave out on the course that cause me to shoot low 80's when I could be shooting more than likely close to par by chipping and putting better.

[@Forever31-u7k]

5 hcp with occasional snap hook and a crappy swing 🫥

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

That's golf, baby.