HOW TO BE BETTER AT GOLF (FACT) 🤫

[@patrickgilsenan9849]

Hi all golfmates. I hope you enjoyed the video and I hope I was a little helpful. Thanks for all your comments . But for proper advice see a pro. Omp

[@GolfMates]

Hero

[@petermolyneux9544]

Good, solid course management, and common sense. Thanks mate.

[@liamfrench7599]

All your experiences in golf better advice from you than any pro it easy when you have ability but it even easier if you have the brain

[@acheaenmt]

You are the pro

[@kimbo172]

Legend

[@e.g.flores2819]

The main thing is that this gentlemen plays with no stress in his game, he is completely calm and knows exactly what percentage shots are in his game and executes them.

[@howiewilliams1329]

Brill video. Go OMP! Just a little tip I've picked up in my 50 yrs of playing golf. When chipping around the green or over greenside bunkers as in video get the ball onto and running on the green as soon as possible. Choose the area you want the ball to land on the green stride it out (say its 4 strides) then stride out distance from there to the pin (say 12 strides) divide the 12 by the 4 = 3 so it's a ratio of 3:1. In other words ball needs to travel 3 times distance you land the ball. So for arguments sake 3:1 would be your 8 iron then just work from there. 4:1 7 iron 2:1 9 iron 1:1 pw. Obviously these will be different for each person and to take into account slope pace of greens etc. But beauty is you need only one shot just change clubs. Sorry if a bit long winded hope I made it easy to understand.

[@stephenbeaumont1253]

Love seeing Omp on the course he's like gandalf the great with all his knowledge !!

[@garrycroy2896]

Love to see Pat caddy for you over 5 holes; I think everyone including yourself would learn a lot from it. Great to see Pat back on the channel again.

[@gasty_vom_asty]

Actually, why not make two videos with Pat caddying 9 holes and then check the score you, Liam, can get with his help - maybe compare it to a previous round on your own (just a score card needed) and then talk about the differences in a third video, ey?

[@timmylee1231]

Not sure omp could control shanker Harrison lol

[@jimwilhelm9400]

The BEST part of this channel is that it is teaching me to let go of my ego and just do what I can do. I've started using his course planning tips and I've shaved 3 strokes off my weekly average in just this first week.

[@boxingfan2281]

I’ve paid hundreds to shave 3 strokes from my game. You can’t get better value than this.

[@jimvit1]

Love watching OMP us useful golfing instructions. I personally use some of them every time I'm out on the course. Keep them coming. Also just love watching him in the relaxed way he plays. No stress golfing.

[@paulaarons9393]

I'm 68 and have taken a lot from this video. Watching OMP and his effortless swing has encouraged me to follow suit. Always wanting to smash the golf ball, and knowing that I shouldn't, I can see the sense in the abbreviated swing by OMP. Once we can get back onto the golf course here in Victoria, Australia (currently in lock-down), I will definitely adopt OMP's practice and see how I go. Thanks for great down to earth, uncomplicated vlogs Liam. I enjoy watching them.

[@garyfarmer5855]

OMP is the master - liked the golf tips by OMP. Keep up the great videos. Would like to see OMP play with Young Josh - old vs young - would be fun!!

[@garylaird1698]

Brilliant Liam/OMP That's the best "lower your handicap" video I've ever seen on youtube. Easy to follow .....and so so right! More of the same kind of content would be welcome!

[@alphar5807]

OMP is brilliant. Very knowledgeable, and as a very high handicapper I can totally relate with his playing style. Nice and relaxed as well.

[@slee0077]

OMP is great to watch. I use some of his tips and lowered my handicap by 4 strokes. The putting lineup tip and chipping with 7 iron have really helped. Since I can't constantly hit the ball straight like Pat I would like to see a video with slow motion of his swing. Information with hand placement, grip pressure, swing alignment etc. Yes I would like to emulate his swing or parts of it if I can. Thanks for all the great videos, I am going to practice the scoppie whoppie now.

[@keithwalker1780]

Great video. Omp plays smart golf because he plays within his limits. As you get older you loose distance so you play for position and having an 11 handicap proves it works.

[@alanmillward6421]

Very interesting Liam. You'd be wise to take notice of OMP who plays to his realistic expectations and is rewarded. We can all attempt shots beyond where the talent runs out. I played off 3 at 16 but that was nearly 50 years ago. I accept I can't bomb it and never will but I try to play to my strengths.

[@rockystelone21]

Course management is the best way to go.....think before each shot....visualized exactly how and where you are going to hit the ball in the fairway plus around the green's....greetings from across the big pond from a fellow GolfMate....

[@GolfMates]

Thank you rocky

[@Neil2022]

Fantastic knowledge of course management from OMP. Brilliant.

[@horsefly1972]

Love all the videos with OMP. I learned course management from a 92 year old player who began shooting his age at 68. He was a wealth of information and gave great insight into strategy of the game. OMP and Him would’ve been great friends. I’m sure Jake has played every day since he made his way to the Pearly Gates.

[@adamdalton7009]

Glad to see you back OMP

[@georgemajor9589]

Brilliant video guys.... OMP is a mine of sensible information.... I think it’s a great idea to do a video with him being your caddy Liam.... real nuggets of wisdom and really common sense when you think about it. The best piece of advice I’ve ever heard was “ play the shots yo can do, and not the shots you think you can do” cheers lads 🍻🍻

[@wayneross8544]

Great to see pops back i can def vouch that if you play likeomp it works im down from 18 to 12 this man is a legend play like him and golf is fun more importantly what a man what a player and a legend xx 👏

[@GolfMates]

Xx

[@jonathanduffy1023]

Fantastic golf brain, would be fantastic coach for junior golfers. His knowledge, temperament and experience is unbelievable. Would love a series where someone is knew to golf, the 2 of ye bring them under your wing, pat with tee shot selection, irons and see how they grow. Liams short game and putting would improve any beginners experience. Fantastic video, brilliant channel and the best golf community on KZbin. Pleasure to watch!

[@martinwallingford3773]

I like the way OMP manages the course with what his game can do, he never hits a shot he can't pull off. When I first started to play golf a "coffin dodger" gave me the best tip ever. Play the hole backwards; he said to find your best yardage for the approach shot then subtract that from the hole yardage and then hit the club that gets you to point "A". i.e. 380 yd par four and I want 125 yds for the approach (perfect pitching wedge for me) so my tee shot needs to ~255 yds , so a 3 wood or 2 iron depending on wind and ground conditions. This helped me immensely as I struggled then and do now with shots less than 100 yds. I hope that helps good luck.

[@bennettsteven]

OMP is the Jimmy White of golf no messing on,walks up to the ball one practice and POW shot taken.Hes a joy to watch.great video Liam.

[@welshman63uk]

Playing off 19 I find my course management to be one of the most inconsistent parts of my game. Green/Amber/Red is the way to go, but I tend to forget sometimes and go for the 'hero' shot, that one shot I've only ever hit once before, on the range, which then messes with my head. Already been using a 7 to chip and run instead of my 60 (64 is not consigned to the shed) and saved me on more than 1 occasion. Yes, I am also having lessons locally (Sheffield). Keep up the good work Golf Mates!

[@charlesharrison6291]

Excellent video from Old Man Pat. He is a good golfer who has worked it out. He knows where to hit to and not. He also plays to his handicap. I would like to see more of these video which will provide me with knowledge of how the game should be played.

[@leemccartney4266]

I love these type of videos. I try and incorporate parts of them into my game. I play off 19 and have started slowing my game down using the what would omp do and playing safe. I'm not a pro so no point in trying to play like one. I play bogey golf, more than happy with a bogey on a hold because I get a shot

[@rikkihoskin4771]

Love watching OMP. Great tips & invaluable advice that would help the majority of golfers. Has to be the best golfer on KZbin.

[@andsowot]

Love how he set up that he's gonna 1 over the first hole because it's hard then pat just sinks it from that distance. This has gotta be my fav golf channel at the moment!

[@tombenmoon]

Another brilliant video Liam. And thanks OMP for helping us. Bet you have the best fun! ⛳

[@Terry-zg6gk]

Absolutely great advice from the best golfer on KZbin glad to see OMP back

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@dcheever07]

your OMP videos keep getting better, I learn EVERY time. thanks

[@willyoung3658]

I’d like to see a video about how OMP strikes his woods on 2nd shot. The swing mechanics would help me.

[@larryd4352]

These are excellent tips from OMP. I was a very long hitter off the tee for many years...but my handicap went from mid to high teens to single digits by employing similar strategies to keep myself from making big scores. I learned to hit into the areas that the course architect designed into the layout that would give me the easiest shot into the greens. The course's I played were much longer, but the principles are still the same. Now that I am in my 60's...I play much more conservatively...and will try to apply OMP's tips to try to get my handicap down from a 15 to an 11 or 12.

[@chrisbaker1967]

love it, wish we could all be that level headed when we're stood over the ball.

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely he is mr cool

[@boxingfan2281]

A lot of golfers would pay hundreds of pounds/dollars/ Euros to gain a couple of shots and yet us lucky Golf Mates get world wise tips for free. Really appreciate everything you do and OMP is a gentlemen for helping out. I hope to be enjoying watching him play for years to come.

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely free of charge

[@brituk1776]

Great golf knowledge and course management. Well in OMP!

[@SE-xs2ho]

Hi Liam. Dropped 4 shots on my round today following OMPs advice. I'm shooting in the low 90's now and am awaiting my handicap. I'm a member of a golf club but am unsure of joining a competition because I don't know how they work. Can you do a video for that? Any more tips are greatly received. Love where the channel is going and I've supported YMJ on his channel. Look us up if your down in the South East

[@rayfost]

OMP is a golfing robot. I'd have loved to see him on the Scotland road trip with you.

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@james-ww3ot]

Imagine him in his younger days.

[@jrickett630]

Brilliant video! Some of the best golf tips on KZbin! Keep it, Liam. As always OMP is great!

[@jimbence7698]

OMP makes it so easy listen to OMP Liam need more of this

[@imonewiththeforcetheforcei3140]

Brilliant Pat. Great advice. Chipping around the greens... technique wise. Please Liam.

[@robertday7340]

Would love to see OMP caddy for ya, would be interesting to see what different shots he would make you play, OMP is a legend and makes the game look so easy, I give my mates much the same tips and then they go and do opposite and then wonder why I end up beating them by like 10 shots or more,

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely we going to do it

[@robertday7340]

Golf Mates Orsm news, can’t wait for the video, also can’t wait for the scramble video

[@chrisnemesis9327]

Love these videos when picking good players brains. Course management is the difference between a high an low handicapper.

[@davidleigh2573]

Brilliant Liam. The return of OB 1 aka OMP. Listen and learn Liam Skywalker. Mr Barlow use the fork. Stay safe and stay well Thanks.

[@GolfMates]

Lol thank you David

[@bobmurphy3061]

OMP has helped me more than any other golfer on you tube. 👍🏽🏌️‍♂️

[@charliehindle1083]

Great to see Golf Mates playing at Chorlton!

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@danielturkington5502]

hmmmmmmmmm interesting comment. i must say it’s very insightful.

[@simonthorpe6971]

What a brilliant video. I play off 12 and would seriously have played the red light shot on all of those holes. I would def have gone out of bounds and shot 9 on at least one of the holes. So so simple, well OMP made it look simple, but the best course management vlog I have seen. Def taking that ethos to course next time. Low tariff, more enjoyment, better scores, what's not to like? Great stuff

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@jistgems]

Sound advise as always, what a man OMP, gentleman

[@alanbrown9754]

What a gentleman. Pure class. 👍👍👍

[@brianrizza2045]

Omp is a legend. Love the 2nd hole when you said we are going to put you in a spot you've never been. But I've seen Barlow and Liam right of that fairway many times😂😂😂

[@robertknight3696]

OMP sensible oldhead steering round the course down the middle, i make all the rookie mistakes hitting the ball as far as possible as the ego kicks in, watching and listening to OMP is a breath of fresh air and makes the game simple, had a smile on my face watching OMP putting in that video, well done. Well played Pat.

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@adamatkinson2942]

OMP living legend ⛳

[@dannyj7262]

Video with omp and a low hcp or DG, talking through how they see each shot differently

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely love that

[@dannyj7262]

@@GolfMates maybe also add a 24hcp to see how they play.... Be interesting a 24hcp and scratch golfer both playing the same shots and the outcomes.

[@rgrafite22]

I can see it now “OMP the 7th best caddie on the European tour”.

[@GolfMates]

Ha ha

[@chelsea19681968]

@@GolfMates Can you see Pat giving the traffic light to Phil Michelson ....Number 2 on the bag...

[@dylanharrington744]

He'd need another person to carry the bag though! Lol.

[@plugger4945]

@@dylanharrington744 He may just surprise you! Old guys have a tendency to be under estimated.

[@kennethhawley2752]

OMP the legend, every thing he says makes sense to me, don't be greedy is the main one. Don't try to spank the cover off the ball. And use some course management, all the things I don't do, I always think I'm better than I am, I will try to follow pats advice. He makes it look so easy. Wonderful to watch, never get tired of watching him play, and Liam you could do with listening to pat's tips a to tonk Barlow. 😂😂 Stay safe golf mates ⛳👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@justinsmith2918]

Great to see OMP, his tips are great for course management, I use his technique for putting where you pick a target, I sunk a 35ft putt for birdie yesterday using that one, Thanks OMP, Great vids Liam, keep up the great work, oh and it would be great to see OMP caddie for you

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@dougneary1555]

That first putt was fantastic 👌👌🏌️🏌️

[@freddiemillar8561]

OMP should be on the Golf Channel, or Sky golf coverage - real golf tips for real golfers!

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely here here

[@kimbo172]

Agree 100% with that style of gameplay play to your ability. I play every hole as a par 5 anything lower is a bonus 18 x 5 90 chances are you can break a 100 easy

[@leearmstrong9877]

I was a heigh heigh handy cap golfer after watching omp’s first Video like this I dropped to a heigh handy cap I honestly lost 15 shots a round off I now shoot around 95-100 still a long way to

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely brilliant

[@slowmonkey1]

So nice to watch & learn from OMP. Thank you!

[@frmacleod]

I want a 20 minute video of Pat saying "correct" over and over again.

[@robbie288]

OMP the calm voice of experience, excellent video tons of useful knowledge and a great insight into how toy keep your mind in the right place, what an absolute gentleman as well

[@volatilenade3622]

🔥🔥🔥 O M P 🔥🔥🔥 Enough said

[@martinnetherton637]

Worth a like just for the first put. Fantastic

[@nicholasjones3239]

My big problem is getting a good connection. Either topping the ball, or hitting the ground before the ball. This is keeping me at a 20 handicap. 🤔😤😭

[@gertvanderhorst2890]

Less power, less strain and keep your eye on the ball.

[@terrygibson5494]

Brilliant! I'm always pinseeking and i end up fluffing it. Great advice fro OMP. Thanks Golf Mates.

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@GrowYourReputation]

Lee Trevino: "If you can pull off the shot you are about to choose 7 times out of 10, do it. Otherwise, choose a different club/shot."

[@paulsoper5320]

Marvellous video. So simple yet a multi shot saver nice one OMP❤️

[@LJMUSA]

We could watch OMP everyday

[@schlatz2786]

I appreciate the tips passed along by OMP. The more the better.

[@dansage8890]

Played CCH yesterday for the first time and played OMP style and broke 90 for the first time! Great tips!

[@stevemoresi8900]

Great video for me, great to see omp again.

[@portyloon1750]

Excellent video. Quite a few holes at my golf club I might be changing my club selection. Nothing to lose. Keep it up OMP.

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@garypasky4659]

Great to see OMP! Keep these videos coming!

[@lezreis]

I am reminded of the quote...."Good decisions come from experience, BAD decisions on the other hand make the experience." Love the way OMP imparts his knowledge, thanks Liam, and to all that contribute to the channel. Love the banter.Cheers

[@jamesfrankvancleave5674]

I would love to see Liam play his normal game and Omp play his way with both critiquing the other's play and strategy. Omp is always a great video.

[@johnarmstrong4761]

An absolutely brilliant video OMP. I took up golf three years ago and follow your approach to golf. When playing golf I often find myself stopping and thinking about your approach to golf before playing my shots. You have helped me loads and recognise what I am capable of achieving. Off the back of your lesson videos you have given me confidence to play golf with low handicap golfers which I do regularly. Thanks again. Take care. John

[@jamesjolly1075]

Wisdom from the legend. Great video thanks to Liam and OMP.

[@andrewprice969]

Pure class. Knows the course like the back of his hand, however his tips are invaluable....this is an expansion on his traffic light method. Can be used on any course, especially if you’ve got a course planner with you, as you didn’t in Scotland!! I used his theory last weekend and concentrated on my shots and won the Captains day comp coming first out of a field of 164!! Reduction of 2 on my handicap to 20. Let’s see what we can do tomorrow!!

[@loudiquinzio6692]

You've done it again Golf Mates, another great video. I'm a 26 handicap striving to get to 18 and this video basically said to me "leave your ego in the car park and play to your ability". Sound advice from a wise man, thanks gents.

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely and that will lose you shits

[@GolfMates]

Sorry shots

[@loudiquinzio6692]

@@GolfMates Ha ha, going for "Hero" shots is how you lose your shits🤣

[@markpassell8379]

More please! OMP has the knowledge we all need

[@kyl3___32]

That’s genuinely a joy to watch. When so many of us set up and take so long to hit a ball he’s just pretty much stepping up and taking the shot and executing it pretty much every time and most of us would be pleased with his shots even if we can hit longer. Hats off old chap 🧢

[@billmorgan7918]

Great information will use this knowledge when I play. Please keep videos like this coming. OMP in fantastic keep teaching you knowledge is worth millions. Thanks

[@chrisfields2569]

What a great video, fantastic. Learned a lot, hope to put it in to practice this weekend. Can we have more please

[@villalads1969]

Great video as a high handicapper this video is full of tid bits wat a great help to me never thought of my shots always aimed for the pin 📌 very informative and will now try the way omps does thanks guys

[@seagulls19822011]

Great video. Being a 24 handicap it makes you think about what you should be doing!

[@thomaspearson6717]

Love, love, love this video. Even low handicappers can learn from this as Pat shows on the first hole. It proves the game is called Golf, not ball striking or "who can hit furthest"

[@mrhyde1314]

Nice one again liam these videos are gold. Would love to see a video of OMP vs Daniel. One thing dont forget to do one of yourself there is a reason your a 7 handicap!

[@GolfMates]

Now that is a video what will be massive

[@johnhurley7868]

OMP agrees with Sam Snead, Gary Player, et. al., who all said amateurs should chip with as little loft as possible so as to get the ball on the ground and running. Those three guys know a little something...great video! Thanks!

[@frankwoodward1394]

Worth it's weight in gold! Great course management and knowing you own limitations

[@jimewen9542]

Used the OMP’S way of playing for my last 3 rounds of our medal season. Took a lot of 3 woods of the tee, got called a big Jessie for doing so, didn’t go for any Phil Mickleson shots! Chipped around the greens with my 8 iron, got my best 3 scores of the year! I’m going to continue to use his way of playing next season to see if I can reach my goal of being a single figure handicap? Playing off 14 at the moment. Thank you OMP & Liam.

[@hvandersluis]

I actually like ALL the videos on this channel. They light my day. It really feels like being mates. This particular video is superb. Al the lifelong knowledge and being modest at the sam time is a golden combination. I have learnt a lot (and need to learn a lot). Keep the spirit up and keep making all kinds of videos but certainly videos of this kind. Thank you Liam and all the mates.

[@GolfMates]

Thank you psl

[@GolfMates]

Pal

[@Marlo_Stoltz]

Hi Golfmates I have been a golf mate for some time now and really enjoy your videos. I just want to compliment you on the video editing as I edit videos myself. I know it takes allot of time and energy. The way this channel is growing is amazing and I am proud to be called a Golfmate.

[@GolfMates]

Thank you marlo

[@brianrobb4174]

Short game and putting tips👍 would be great, I use 5&7 irons around the green instead of chipping - putting stroke

[@ukgroucho]

Really great (REALLY great) to see OMP back on the channel, been missing him and glad to see he's playing his usual spectacular golf.. Hole 1: OMP...bit of a hard 25ft putt DONE! Awesome. Hole 2: that German on the second 'cmon! The around the green bunker stuff was gold it's not so much about WHAT but confidence to do it, OMP demonstrated it so well and a lovely finish. OMP plays with years of skill and confidence and a HUGE amount of course management humility - he shows very clearly when to "take your medicine" or when to "go for it". Years of wisdom. Thank you OMP

[@markgartner9844]

Thanks, OMP, for the tips!!!

[@jeffpaul8260]

One of the smartest players i have ever seen. he teaches me strategy every time i watch OMP! Due to back injuries and metal in my legs i have difficult time with distance like when i was a younger lad. This kind of information give me hope for my 190 to 200 yard drives. I dont play a 3 wood off the deck well so i may need to look at a 5 iron or improving my hybrid play.

[@lpetten]

Liam. This is literally the best video you have ever done. OMP is full ok crazy knowledge. I am a 12.9 HC and I hit the ball a mile. However, I’m the “mid hc guy” that you referred to. I tried OMPs style my last time out and literally dropped 6 shots. Last week I hit a 91, this week 85. Beauty. Keep it up and get over to Canada you cheeky Sods

[@GolfMates]

An absolutely brilliant pal

[@roberthall61]

Just discovered your videos. So smart..it makes so much sense! Was a single digit golfer who didn' t pick up a club for 7-8 years. This helps me get a decent handicap back. I'm 63.

[@kehayd]

That's exactly how i play- what ever shot i take i look at where i want to go and look for a little mark just in front to help me align my club- Thank you both - ( OMP traffic light system)

[@angelahudson749]

I enjoy that and will take your advice l love Smashing it ?