How I Shoot Under Par When I Don't Have My 'A' Game - Golf Course Tips

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Shooting lower scores and reducing your handicap doesn't always come as a result of making swing changes, the way that you mange your game on the course can save you a significant number of shots and help reduce those scores.
In this video I play holes 15 through 17 at The Forest of Arden and talk you through my thought process on every shot.
What you will see is that I am able to shoot under par for these 3 holes albeit without hitting any 'perfect' golf shots or even aiming towards any of the flags.
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[@mivelmo]

Love this Chris, great to see an insight to how you plot your way around the course. More like this please!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Adam appreciate it and will certainly be doing more in this style 👍

[@markibaviosa7559]

More of this, Chris

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Mark and will do

[@keithfinley2939]

This is great content. Most of us could quickly cut strokes off our scores if we could learn to manage our games better.

[@wei-chunwang5127]

Do you know your five characters of your golf video Chris? # clearly explanation # it is matters to ordinarily golfer # sharp points # very effective # high quality and articulate videos/pictures

[@markrusson9817]

Great video Chris. Can you do this but maybe factor in the average g9lfers distances as frankly most golfers do not hit 3 wood 190 let alone a 7 iron.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yes absolutely, I think the points made are still valid though, if I was hitting a 3 wood 190 rather than the 7 iron nothing would change, still have to aim accordingly, factor in the trouble etc would be just swinging a different club 👍

[@wei-chunwang5127]

7 iron is his third shots. What’s Chris had been said”hit 7iron on the green for birdie”

[@OrvinReyes]

Short hitters must use the front tees!!! Sorry but that’s the truth

[@MrKinetik]

You have such a realistic perspective to the game. This was really helpful as I’m at the point of aiming to limit blowup holes because that’s what has been tanking my scores.

[@jonathankerner2094]

Excellent instruction, Chris. Thank you. By the way, lest someone think your product placement was sneaky, I must say that I have played golf with too little refreshment or nutrition and it was indeed harmful to my performance so, thanks for the suggestion.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Jonathan

[@andyhenderson8757]

Great to see you get on the course, nice one !

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Andy

[@joewinterkorn3551]

Excellent job! Great content, would like you to bring more of this forward

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Joe and I will certainly plan to 👍

[@MPerski]

Wow! Halfway through this summer, I stopped taking practice strokes with my putter as well. I set the putter face, step up and square up my stance and GO. And I think I am putting better than ever now. Glad to hear you do that as well 👍🏻 See what happens when you do an in-the-course VLOG?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

How good is it Mike???? I love it, just look and react, it’s what I did as a junior and find it so much better

[@geemac7267]

This is a good idea. Wouldn't mind seeing more on-course videos.

[@paws057]

Chris I want to thank you for this video. This is exactly what I wanted to see. I feel it’s always good to hear what better players are thinking before they set up to a shot. No one can make a perfect swing every single time so it’s all about choices and seeing how other people make those choices is invaluable. Thanks again!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks for the feedback, so true, would be great to think we could always hit perfect shots, but that’s just not the reality so we have to play to our own game. 👍👍

[@dennisreeder3110]

Loved this video! Would like to see more of this. Appreciate the thinking process involved in good course management

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Dennis

[@SethKash]

I get the point of course and you are correct, I was shocked. Looks as if you are fighting the hooks off the tee and maybe on approaches. That’s quite a bit of right aim on really what looks like wide open fairways. That and the nine iron in the first hole going that far right. My take, one doesn’t always have it and when you don’t do not fight it on the course. That’s what ranges are for. Good point and point taken as well.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Steven, unfortunately I fight both hooks abs push shots from the tee, makes it tricky to select a good target! I’ve certainly learned to manage my game though which really helps 👍

[@SethKash]

@@ChrisRyanGolf I should be so lucky. Thanks for the reply. Peace!

[@nevilleduvall7668]

Chris, as always the instruction is spot on and I will take it to the course for implementation today. As a moment of levity, next time take a gulp or two of the sports drink n the exec's will love you for the visual promotion of their product. Here again strickly for a smile and laughs But in all seriousness sir, you have changed my game for the positive in every facet now inclusive of nutritional contribution on the course. As always, I, we speaking for your students I'm sure cannot wait for your next lesson. Be safe, God bless you and your family incorporating that offering to all of us on your channel. Cheers mate. Neville

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Neville appreciate the comments 👍👍

[@timhairston9964]

I enjoyed seeing the “rest” of 18 after watching so many of your great videos from the tee box area. Great stuff, thanks!

[@MrCaptinhook]

Yes Chris These are the vids we want You playing more Great stuff pal You have made me 3/4 shots better since iv found you im currently off 15.5 Just need to use the driver to get lower I think. Please get some vids of you playing matches aswell Thanks again

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and certainly more like this to come 👍

[@justbobgolf]

Great one Chris, I'm currently trying to soak up all the level par/under par info I can get as I attempt to finally play/break par

[@branttunget7948]

Great advice, I tend to go for it when I should play a safe shot and avoid or take trouble out of play... My younger brother who is a caddy, has been teaching me risk vs reward and your videos reinforce this thought process... Again, great advice!!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Brant, I think it’s a balance, over 18 holes I’d certainly be aggressive on some shots, but safe on others, having that perfect blend is the key 👍

[@spaniard9419]

Chris this is what I’ve wanted to see in your videos. Well done mate. Please make more videos like this with you playing golf. Nicely done.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and more content like this coming 👍

[@dswilsonuscg]

Thanks for doing this. I love your short videos but it is nice to see something a bit more in depth at times. I will take these thoughts to the course.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Daniel appreciate the feedback

[@jeffreyanderson5106]

in the third person; we like it Chris you've got plenty of great advice, yet as an instructor from the John Jacob school schools we would say if the troubles on the left take the less lofted club your libel to fade and conversely if the troubles on the right take the less lofted club you're more likely to drive straight or draw! that's good for three or four shots around without changing your swing! Callaway they just say you can't fight physics! LOL again I admire your work you're doing great for us thank you! p.s. you could've used him in your dispersion on the first par three to greater advantage!!! p.s. carry-on!!! A lot of us would love to have that 180 mile an hour ball speed

[@danielcohen3159]

Love this putting approach.

[@craigpowell5325]

So just a suggestion, how about playing 3 holes in the persona of a fairly avg Joe high handicap novice.. maybe someone who cant hit a driver and tops out at 140yds with a 5 iron? As I think strategy still comes into play, within your capacity

[@lawrencebogar6136]

Thinking your way around the course is the key. Thanks for another lesson.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

It really is! A swing charge can help but so much value in just understanding your game and how to manage it on the course 👍

[@djcardwellai]

I also have found that I consistently shoot in the 70's if I'm not "specific" with the target. I know Tiger says he goes aggressive at his spot but I've always preferred Mo Normans philosophy of feeling the ball to the hole. I actually play each shot as if it's a putt. I see the fairways and feel the ground on tee shots the same way I putt. That's just me though and I know that it might not work for everyone. I'm 100% a feel player.

[@mdickson2617]

Really enjoyed this. Thanks Chris!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks

[@markellis95]

Really enjoyed watching you play Chris and some helpful tips along the way!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Mark appreciate it

[@Michaelsjpx]

great video Chris like how you plot your way around the course and explain how to work one's way through their game ..swing looks great

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@michaelsingh843]

Hi Chris, much like many of the golfers that watch your videos, we don't hit the ball good. Slicers or wristee hookers, duff or teeth shots here and there we battle to keep it in play. How do we shoot better scores ? Personally your tip on been targeted specific on each shot👍. I also don't know what my carry distance or where my miss falls, it goes all over. I can play a good round but somehow just a few holes blows my scores, putting not the best either

[@povrtsux1]

Love this type of videos. Thanks!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks

[@lpetten]

Great video man. Loved it. Very applicable

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed

[@JirakornThisayukta]

Thank you for this video. It really helps improving mind-set in golf game.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and glad it helped

[@tonylattuca7678]

Great video Chris

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Tony 👍

[@brianforan8650]

Super video Chris - - one of You're best so far. Well done keep up the good work ⛳

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Brian 👍

[@lewisthompson3288]

Great to watch you plot your way around the course. Food for thought the next time I play 👍🏻

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Lewis

[@kevinpreston6339]

Thanks Chris. First video of yours I’ve watched and found it really useful Whilst I’m always trying assess my carry and total distances I’ve not thought about shot dispersion. Something I need to work on.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Kevin, I think it would really help to think about that rather than the ‘perfect shot’ but tough to do as we always get drawn towards the pin 👍

[@stekaplan123]

Chris, another great video. Thank you.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Steven

[@johngibson2639]

Thanks, Chris - that's a really good insight into course management. I would like to see more vlogs of you playing a few holes, maybe with a guest? I would suggest you see if you can get Paul Casey for starters - he's a lovely guy, a fab golfer and I'm not sure I could tell you apart from a distance 😉

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

😂😂I get that a fair bit, we do look alike!

[@tuggy4214]

Another great educational video!!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed 👍

[@donaldwilson3322]

Great tips as usual, thanks Chris..............process!!

[@QQ2infinity]

Love this Chris. More on the course videos please!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and yes I certainly will, feedback has been good 👍

[@conureron3792]

Always like to break up the round into a series of 3 holes as part of my course management. Helps to stay focused on doing the best on each 3 hole series regardless of how I played the previous 3 holes. Shot commitment is critical. When I flub a shot it’s almost always because a doubt crept in. And when I am committed, invariably, the shot turns our reasonably well.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

So true, the number of times I’ve been on the course and seen poor shots just because there is some doubt in there, hard to eliminate but hopefully a few tips here to help 👍

[@paulinerobinson8062]

Would love to see more of this type of video from you. Loved seeing course management. Good job and more, please.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Pauline more like this coming 👍

[@paulinerobinson8062]

@@ChrisRyanGolf great news 🙌👏

[@davewinter1350]

I’m not going to lie Chris I really enjoy these type of videos one and get you out on the course And two we can see your angles of attack what you’re thinking 💭 Your ball striking , and we all know it’s easy to get sucked in by the flags , in fact I would just love to come for around really with you Chris lol , outstanding buddy .

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Dave, seems like this type of content is valued so will certainly try to get out on the course more 👍

[@walleyewannabe]

this is good content Chris...it's great to see these types of vids

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Glen 👍

[@golfnutnz9274]

Loved the format and information provided, thank you Chris.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Awesome! Appreciate the feedback

[@golfnutnz9274]

I’ve been having some issues with putts ending up short and found your putting technique on this video very interesting, so took it to the practice green yesterday and had some pretty amazing results; it looks like I’ve been spending too much time over the ball while having a couple of practice swings! Now it’s check the line walk up and “pull the trigger”, thanks again Chris, you’ve made some amazing improvements to my game and it’s appreciated!

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Meh... I'm not consistent enough to have a stock shot

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Maybe not, in that case just think a little about your genera dispersion and okay to that 👍

[@mdp4145]

I play to my stock miss.

[@brianwilliamson7977]

Great video Chris and great tips

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Brian

[@nicolascivalleri2027]

The video is realy good and helpfull. Despite i can not reach a par 5 with a 3wood and a 7iron...

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Nicolas 👍

[@paulpanamarenko]

Good stuff. I like the idea of taking spin off to hit into wind. Your text at the end says proses...which I assume is supposed to be process. Keep up with the great content!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Oops! Well spotted 😂👍

[@danthomas586]

Why are you not making more videos like this. Easily get to 1 2 million followers right now. Plus you explain things better than other KZbin’s

[@neillhobson4584]

Great video Chris, and you are right! We don't see you out on the course enough. Great content as always :-)

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Neill

[@deymayor2]

Awesome video, Chris. I always enjoy your content focusing on 1 aspect of the game but this one focusing on course management is so underrated. Hope we can see a complete 9-hole round with some tips on how to play par 5s, shot-shaping and a few mistakes leading to various shots around the green.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks and planning that in now 👍👍

[@scottyk_cdvi5650]

When i putt i just use the brand name as my line, but put the number to the side of the break, so if its a left to right the # is on the right and vice versa. I do this on tee shots as well, if there is a dogleg right or left

[@Procto42]

Would love to see more videos like this from your channel, thank you

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Ernie 👍

[@davehurley26]

Great video would like to watch you over 18 holes more like this please

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Dave 👍

[@danpullen1315]

Such a useful video. Would love to see you doing an on-course lesson, helping a mid handicapper plot their way around the course in a similar fashion. Top marks anyway.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Dan, that is being planned in as I write this, 👍👍

[@ybach64]

Very encouraging

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

Ive broke par last couple times and my main thing has been mentally im relaxing but im not aiming for par on any hole. Im aiming for birdies, just like when you start out adding one to every hole to break 90 subtract one from every hole. Mentally idk what it does

[@djcardwellai]

I don't like using the line on the ball if there is a speed variable. Different speeds will change the line so I've never understood that concept. Maybe if the putt is three feet square and I'm not concerned about speed or if it's a very straight feeling putt.

[@edwardbrown6901]

Great video. .Chris..good way to manage golf holes. Got to say that was a very short par 5 ..or a great 3 wood!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Ed, a little of both I think, wasn’t off the back tees and it must have had a good bounce off that toe strike.

[@emony34]

Like the course vlog!

[@ZeroSumJ1]

Chris. I need help with green side chips off soft sticky almost muddy and very tight lies. The margin for error was so small with what I was playing off of yesterday. I used your chipping tips but any contact with the leading edge would get swallowed up by the ground.

[@Superku]

Very good.

[@markwatson5984]

Great video, thanks 🙏🏽

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Mark

[@jacklondon8385]

I dont get the line on the ball for putting. I put the ball on line and stand back and check it. it often seems a fraction off and so when I am over the ball I can't commit to it.

[@johnv4866]

great stuff.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks John

[@deijavoo82]

Great video, although I'm not sure of the food/concentration later in the round section. Later in the round is when you start to sober up ain't it?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

😂😂😂😂

[@djcardwell]

I aim for the bunker on every shot hoping it goes in. Once it goes in I hole out for birdie every time and go to the next hole. Most rounds end in 59 or lower...

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

59 is impressive, but I bet your shoes are full of sand 😂

[@djcardwell]

@@ChrisRyanGolf hahah

[@jeffreyanderson5106]

You should have them read the book car 54. It's away That Annika,played for years One under for three holes equals 6 under for the round

[@thomasgolft]

Very nice course. Are the white and yellow tees always identical or is that due to the season?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Just down to the season 👍

[@jontask9997]

My stock shot is a 3 inch putt uphill.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

I’m a little shaky on those 😂

[@georgiamay4045]

Another great video in a series of great videos. Thanks CR. If we come across the pond, may we play where you teach? :-) It's a very pretty yard and garden that you work on.

[@Dreama40]

Hi Chris, great video!!!! Hey not sure if you have covered it before but i'm thinking of going left below right with my putting grip and i noticed you putt that way, have you done a lesson on gripping this way?> if so could i have the link please! Thanks Chris.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

I’m not too sure that I have actually, maybe one to add to the list 👍

[@Dreama40]

@@ChrisRyanGolf For sure! My mate putts left below right and he is such a great putter, but I can never get comfortable with the grip, perhaps I'm doing it wrong. Jack Nicklaus said if he could start over he would grip that way! Look at what Jordan Spieth has done. It would be a great video Chris, look forward to it if you decide to make one. Cheers Jeff

[@LazarusDangerfield]

190yd 7 iron.... No wonder you can carry a tour bag round with you 😉 🤣

[@Vee-Hive]

you've only made it when somebody else is carrying it.

[@mikebad077]

Hi Chris, what do you think to the stack and tilt golf swing?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

I think it could help a lot of golfers out there who struggle with certain elements of the swing 👍

[@marcorodriguez5919]

What app did you use to get the image of the first hole Par 3 189? Great stuff as always.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Just a google image search and found it 👍

[@owenfrost76]

Love this Chris! Always thought you're a great golfer. Still don't get how you didn't break it on to a tour!! 👍👊👌

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Thanks Owen, but I was unfortunately quite a way off the standard I needed to get to 👍

[@owenfrost76]

@@ChrisRyanGolf I think it's hard for us amateur/recreational golfers to understand how tough it is for a pro to break it on to tour...we all think scratch is amazing, but then we learn the tour pros have to give the course shots!

[@mikeisthestig]

190 yard 7 iron? I'd pay just to caddy for you and watch 😀 Great video, really useful course management lesson

[@mattpurcellheadgroundsmen]

Course looks good, 👍

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Phenomenal mate! Need to find out who is responsible 😄

[@skintjake412]

Do me a favour Chris, come and play a round with me!? Love your thought process pre shot.

[@xtr3mezer0]

Hey Chris, Just wondering what grip you're using on your spider x putter and how do you like it compared to the stock superstroke pistol grip? I'm considering making the switch to a more smaller grip as I'm starting to feel like I cannot control my stroke with the thicker grip.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

It’s a Lamkin grip on there abs yeah I’ve been really happy with it 👍

[@martinstirling7949]

On the first hole (15th), why did you place your golf bag right infront of the flag? It is a very nice bag, but I would prefer to see where the flag is on the green!

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey Martin, not intentional I’m afraid. Out there on my own trying to do audio, camera, shots etc and just mis judged on there one 👍

[@georgecartwright6390]

Was that shot you hit out to the right of where you were aiming on 16 because the ball was slightly below your feet? Had you factored that in? How to you adjust for shots above or below your feet?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

It was a touch below but not enough to cause the ball to go that far right.... although I do very much appreciate you looking for excuses for me, I like that very much 😂😂

[@rahimiramli2427]

what type of apps are you using for the hole yardage?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Just images from google 👍

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

One more club with a 3/4 swing is my best friend

[@stickgs]

How in the world do you hit a 7I 185 yards? What is the loft on your club?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

New clubs in the bag and standard loft throughout 👍

[@jenkinsst]

Typo in point 4 😉😁

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Yeah Simone mentions that 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@wrmhlmusic631]

knowing when to let the driver in the bag can really make a huge difference sometimes

[@CruceEntertainment]

You need a good setup and swing, but also you gotta really pay attention on the golf course!!

[@Adam82005]

one day i'm puring everything and then 3 putting then one day i'm chunking my approach shots and can sink 25+ foot putts easily...

[@djcardwellai]

pick your club then get the distance

[@andreysto1202]

Well played, Chris! Next time try to play from the proper tees, not these junior ones. Seems like you're ready for it! ;)))

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

And shoot +8? Think I’ll be moving forwards not back 😂😂

[@andreysto1202]

Good one!')))

[@davidfisher7541]

Anywhere on the green does me a chance of a pair

[@BryceJohnson323]

this is exactly what I wanted to see someone do. but only thing is all your shots were off the fairway. didn't even cover recovery shots. that mostly what a majority of us need.

[@dannyvandoorn2143]

My dispursion is on the range straight, and on the course slice 😩🔫 what im doing wrong

[@georgecartwright6390]

Thinking about the course, not the shot.

[@georgecartwright6390]

Also do you hit your irons of a mat or grass on the range?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

I would look to play to your course pattern abs keep working on the range to transfer the skills 👍

[@user-pk5xw2bc8f]

Why do I get to feel very familiar with these three holes?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

😂😂yeah they do tend to feature a fair bit in the videos

[@stephencrocker2708]

Do you subscribe to the "take dead aim" philosophy? i.e. the smallest target you can see on the line you want?

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

I do yes, always like the target to be small and specific 👍

[@stephencrocker2708]

@@ChrisRyanGolf thanks Chris personally I've only just started to do this but it makes such a difference!

[@jameswoods2101]

Yeah yeah. I just wish I could toe a 3 wood and then hit a ropey 7 iron to 15 feet on a par 5. And have a tap in birdie. Not really useful to the high handicapper.

[@ChrisRyanGolf]

Hey James, who is this not useful? Say I hit driver bit went through the same process, then change the 7 to a 4 irons, the process would be the same. Where are the hazards, where do I want to be, what’s my typical miss, where should I aim? These are the questions you should ask if your a 20 handicap or a pro. Appreciate the distances v’s club may be different but I personally believes there are some valuable lesson within this video 👍