How to Break 70 - STRESS FREE Plus Handicap Golf

This is one of the best rounds of my life. Not my best score, just the best, most well-thought out and constructed round I have ever played.
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Why do I say this?
Because I committed to a few important concepts before the round and had the discipline to stick to it 95% of the time. Now the concepts are based on the overarching PLAYING OBJECTIVE I decided before the round.
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I needed to play Stress Free Golf. Now for the numpties out there who want to talk about me preaching Stress Free Golf and then point out I get frustrated after a poorly executed shot due to lack of commitment.....well numpties, you need an IQ higher than single digits to watch this channel. Life is 3 dimensions, this is not a Nintendo 8 bit console. We live in an XBOX 360 world.
Frustration comes from knowing what to do, and then not doing it, because something mental gets in the way. Unfortunately there is a small population of people who think people who put ideas forward are robots. None of us are robots and playas, sometimes we have to unleash the dragon within, otherwise we get wound too tight and there goes the round.
A club toss here, a club drop there, a grunt in disgust and a clubhead lodged in the turf, we are humans.
BUT....
Leave it where you stand. Then move onto the next shot. The next shot, the next hole, the next approach needs to be planned. That is how you get over the frustration of being a poephol on the course. You MUST focus on planning and plotting how to get that ball from the next position, into the hole.
Stress-free golf does not mean ROBOTIC Retief Goosen golf. It means a long and winding PROCESS of planning properly, committing to the plan. executing the plan, then doing it over and over again, always guarding yourself from the ego thoughts (brain farts) coming into your head .
At every given moment you MUST be hitting the simplest shot possible IN THAT SITUATION to put yourself in a stress-free state. If you can do that even remotely close to 100% of the time, you'll SMASH your personal best by minimum 10%.
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[@frankhinstine4552]

Not bad for a 28 handicapper..

[@GolfSidekick]

OMG THAT IS THE FUNNIEST SHIT I HAVE SEEN IN MY COMMENTS SECTION.

[@trif169]

@@GolfSidekick are you actually 28 or off like 5 or 3

[@GolfSidekick]

4-ish

[@TK-ju5hv]

@@GolfSidekick humble response zzzz

[@stupidas9466]

I always break 70, usually around hole 12 or 13, sometimes even sooner!

[@thinkgrowrich4099]

Lmao

[@jamesniesuchouski9373]

Whoa 🤯 #stayhumble. I break 120 typically

[@halshuford541]

Dats funnie!

[@hello180192]

"Rule 3: Remove ego from decision-making" Ignores Caddie every time

[@anthonyruiz8519]

I mean he did say score was the last thing on his mind. The caddie isn't suggesting stress free shots, the caddie's suggestions or 100% score based

[@nbeaudoi2837]

Anthony Ruiz he’s talking about the caddie telling him it’s a straight putt multiple times and him ignoring the read and missing. And the caddie was right

[@GolfSidekick]

@@nbeaudoi2837 Caddie playa relationships are built on one round of distrust, then second round, full implicit explicit trust. She is good

[@etahancheedester7533]

As a Caddy. Its not often that players really trust you. But when they don't and miss a putt. They trust you 100%. It's their decision whether to use your line in the end. So even if they miss it, I have yet to experience someone yelling at me or showing mild aggression.

[@jhgolf25]

Great video, shot tracker, interesting and honest commentary, and coverage of actual scenarios golfers are faced with. Need more videos from the pros like this.

[@RandomHud]

jharwood85 Agreed

[@TandemKnights]

How did you get the Travelocity gnome to narrate?

[@schloemo]

10/10 up and downs! That helps. I’ve never had a round like that in my life.

[@theswedishgolferchannel1186]

Your chipping skills are WORLD CLASS and so clutch within 4 feet 👑👍🏻 Hooters golf series 😃👌🏻

[@pdds1]

My philosophy is to take 2 shots before your first shot, then carry the feeling with some beer until the 10th hole. Then just swing for the fences and finish with a solid 169.

[@klausschwab9828]

If you are shooting 169 get the hell off the course lol 😂

[@joeboe39]

You do the best course vlogs on youtube. Great graphics, Great editing, and I like the voice overs of what you are thinking. Keep up the good work.

[@winstonsmith11]

Great work. I can't say it enough. The last bit about process versus outcome based thinking was brilliant. Beautiful round of golf played here, too. Low stress, low scores. You're doing great work with these videos. I love everything about it.

[@RolyPoly33]

Best on screen graphics of any channel I have watched. Keep up the good work

[@Fireman443]

Waddaround ! Love watching the videos, you make it look so easy 😂

[@PeterTamura]

This is a fun video to watch, and I don't even play golf!!

[@brandonpebler2558]

Phenomenal once again! I have been working on this, and it definitely is helping. Thanks again for entertaining content!

[@GreggGagnon121010]

I discovered the power of positive thinking and letting things go that would normally stress me out. I love your message of stress free golf. Im looking forward to testing it out on the course!

[@zeekhop5380]

Love your videos man! Keep it up. Hope people take notice. You’re fun to watch

[@IdealMediaChannel]

What did you use to edit this?! Specifically the score in the top left! Looks fantastic and great video!

[@christopherfranklin972]

Enjoyed this and you talk a lot of sense about course management which is prime.

[@arealg3551]

This dude is no PLAYA...this dude is a HUSTLER! The goofy attire is just a disguise!

[@vonteflon]

Goofy!? That’s quality merchandise.

[@transcendentstudios6819]

Loved this great video, keep em coming 👍🏻🏌🏻‍♂️

[@joemitchell5543]

Great video. I love the effort you put into these vids

[@nickehret2460]

Your short game is on poiiiiintt. Ball striking not too shabby either. 🤙🏼

[@brianandzane]

Everyone says Golf is 90% mental. It's great to see you address this. Not just in a few videos, but to make it the focus of your channel. Great Job! All golfers would benefit from watching this channel !

[@mattduke3004]

you know when that music comes on its gonna be a good shot

[@nickbraun1196]

I love this video. I watch or listen to it before every round of golf I play now to remind me to play my game and always aim for Texas.

[@phukyew14]

I'm an 8 handicap. I've shot 1 under par once. I've found most amateurs can hit their irons and drivers well, but can't execute their short game. You must putt well and get up and down to shoot even in the mid 70's. Great video! 👍

[@dionhamilton3045]

Awesome video! Thank for the genuinely useful and enjoyable content

[@vaugnripen7316]

An observation about the difference between tour players and this guy for you weekend warriors. First off...this guy can play, no doubt. I like his swing and approach. So kudos to you, man. But at a private club I worked a few years back, we hosted an event which had about 25 tour players. Mostly from the state we were in. Sufficed to say, the club I was a first assistant at was 6900/7000 yards, like this one. Only in better condition and a little more tree lined. Anyway, the observation is about just how much more in tune PGA players are with their yardages than a player such as this. So our club hosted an outing where 25 or so tour players played with an assigned group. They hadn't seen our course. Just warm up, putt and go with players below their level. Finding a rhythm can be taxing to say the least. I filled in last minute to round out a group and played with Jim Carter. Now Jim was a solid tour player. Kept his card for many years; made some money. But by no means was he in the top tier of the tour. That being said, he shot the most stress free 5-under 65 I've ever seen. On a track he never played before. Every driving hole he'd ask me where 280yds was, and park it on a dime. Whereas a guy like this hit many irons on a track of similar distance. And every iron Jim hit just floated within 8 feet of the pin. And all the other tour guys did roughly the same thing. So, I agree with the mindset this gentleman is putting forth, and the approach to shoot a good score. But at the end of the day, it's hitting so many practice shots it's like shooting fish in a barrel that separates the really good players from the tour pros. So just remember to be realistic and have fun while your playing. A solid 85 if earned is just as satisfying as a 65, relatively speaking. Hit'em solid!

[@GolfSidekick]

Here is how I see the tiers of players 1. PGA Tour players 2. Struggling PGA Tour players 3. Lower Tour players 4. Mini tour players 5. Development tour players 6. Top ranked amateurs 7. Top level College players 8. Club pros 9. Eternal plus-handicappers or ex pros 10. 0-3 handicappers who play once a month and never shoot more than 75 11. People like me who dont practice but play a few times a month to a single digit handicap and can shoot a 69 or an 82 just as easily. Maybe missed a few but number 11 or 12 on the golf ladder sounds about fair. Player like me on a PGA Tour course, no ways I break 85 without ever seeing the course. Probably closer to 90. If the fairways are as wide as I see them on TV in the states though, maybe lower score. But with firm greens running at 12 and with bermuda grain in it (not bent grass) with a 5 or 6 iron in my hand for approaches, that is gonna be a struggle. Treelined actually suits me better contrary to what people may think. I grew up on treelined so when I see open holes, I get carried away. When I play treelined, my swing is way more controlled.

[@karlkopf520]

It looks not very different from my game, except I can't hit my driver 280yards. Best score I got so far is a 85

[@nsxperformance]

Golf Sidekick Agree with you there Boss about tree-lined courses. When I see wide open fairways I seem to leave my brain back on the driving range 😂

[@russortloff4342]

Vaugn Ripen .

[@russortloff4342]

Vaugn Ripen lo

[@HunterMorrisonGolf]

yes... this is the quality golf content i’ve been looking for

[@parkerrex]

love these videos. Keep it up!

[@dorsmap]

Another great video man. The editing and use of motion graphics is always on point. I've recently been playing a lot more consistently and one of the main reasons for that is reminding myself to breath and relax before each shot. Never let stress creep in and ruin shots. Bad shots are inevitable but you can still shoot a solid round if you just accept that and move on without letting it get in your head. It's the best advice in golf I think

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir, I agree with your relaxation technique. I have been removing tension from wrists and forearms lately too. My hands and wrists and forearms feel like they're working against each other and it's not nice, because it affects consistency and distance. And final bit of your comment is superb.

[@jetwu0421]

Nice video. I am looking forward to seeing you to challenge golfeverysecond again.

[@jredshaw]

Dude, love your videos! Entertaining and educational...

[@reginaldinoenchillada3513]

I love the hooters photo. One of these is different from the rest. U r a sore thumb, dude. I love it.

[@Nezzybit]

I got my first 2 iron because of you and got it out on the range today, I'm absolutely in love with it. I've been struggling with driving so I plan on using it off the tee so I have more confidence in my shot, even if it's a little less distance. Hoping for a low stress round when I get to play next 👌

[@richardcreed3700]

What a great round, thanks for sharing it! My handicap has improved this summer - most of it attributed to the "low stress" way of the playa.

[@andreacalabro8409]

this is such a nice and funny video! great! but there are also so much clever thoughts! thank you so much!

[@douglasaird1651]

Excellent video and advice, waddaplaya!

[@RealgolfWD]

What a great vlog... Love this one mate

[@gerrybennett7705]

Nice video good information. I try to think like you advise and it works. Even at the range those are great swing thoughts . Best of luck to you

[@strummer9837]

Great footage love how you make it look so easy. I have Srixon 545 irons and a zu 45 4 iron, Best clubs I’ve hit

[@vincemartin8875]

Great video, I will try to remember the thoughts when I play in a few days.

[@mrjoszua]

I love the music you use for getting a birdie. Gets me pumped up for you lol.

[@ThMostAntiAntiChrist]

Dude you're my favorite KZbin channel haha. Keep it up. "Yes this is amazing Grace"

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, you're my favorite pplaya for the next five minutes

[@garthfairfield8357]

Well played and you are making The best golf videos anywhere !

[@forbsy2116]

loving these videos!

[@richs2290]

So pleased I found your channel great stuff and well played 👌👏👏👏👏

[@Qdetta]

This is how I play and all my friends try to get me to always try to do the ego shots and sometimes I will succumb to the pressure and make the worst shot ever. When I play my game like this and lay up I always find myself attempting for birdie and tap in for par it's helped my game tremendously. Great video!! 😎

[@billmitchell2875]

What a great installment. Love your stuff, PLAYA. God's Speed and keep up the funky fresh.

[@dougyshl]

I’m starting to really enjoy these videos... bout to subscribe

[@kyle0588]

Rules to stress free golf - putt like a god

[@simegog]

Excellent blog quality love your thoughts and outcome

[@joebluhm]

My new favorite golf channel. Whataplaya!!!

[@brandonlilly5738]

Thanks for this great video!

[@peterstaines9047]

I am inspired by your video to play golf in a way that simplies the whole game. Couple of waggles and just hit the bloody ball...LOVE IT!!! I have been playing like way bad for way too long, took the memory of you just wacking the drives up the guts, get the yardages and hit it either on the greens or near enough to par the majority of holes...put it into my game and broke 80 for the first time in probably 10 years...YAY!!! Thanks again...love your outfit...everything is just simplified down...great stuff!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Wadda80breaker. Well done playa. Just keep simple, relax, enjoy and stay positive

[@FrankTBird1]

Just discovered your awesome channel Bruv. Congrats.👍

[@ChalrieD]

I play this way, stress free golf with a good short game. Haven’t had this good a score but you give me much hope. That mid back nine I fall apart a lot because I start going for it. Going to play mellow through the entire round like you did next time. Fun to watch, epic video.

[@GolfSidekick]

Good idea. I am experiencing the same problem GOING FOR IT for no reason when I play so well within myself. Good reminder indeed

[@martinturano8757]

What an impressive course management lesson. Boring golf is the most effective, no need to drain 30 foots putts, attack pins, flop shots, etc...just keep the ball in play, hit greens and two putts...and world class scrambling 10/10 :O

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I for real, I thought this was a very conservative round but dammit man, getting this 70 was waaaaaay more satisfying than the 71 I had at dynasty just because it was so measured and I stuck to the game plan. No need for fancy stuff and the beer tastes good after doing what you say you are gonna do in total control of yourself

[@josim8908]

Must be nice to not lose 5 balls in a round.

[@GolfSidekick]

Holy hell man that made me laugh!!!!!!

[@darrencoutts4449]

Golf Sidekick only 5? I loose around 10. My driver slice is can’t be matched

[@AnttiSihlman]

Five is a decent number of lost balls for front nine.

[@iamcecilman]

I can't wait for your break 60 episode. Keep up the awesome work!

[@tonythepngone9516]

Your strokes are inspiring, and the short game is on point!

[@Tigerwoods626]

You are a source of motivation, great golf and great video. I pretty love the map and the tracer

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks and I love you

[@AnonYoutubeAccount1]

Your videos are awesome. I have a feeling this channel is going to take off soon.

[@GolfSidekick]

Agreed my good man, on both counts!

[@emgee6026]

It helps to lower your stress levels on the course if you have good swing fundamentals which the golfer in this video does.

[@gavindavies164]

Best golf channel on KZbin. Who needs club reviews this helps ur game way more 😀✌🏻

[@adolfozayas3359]

great play!!! well done Playa

[@marcusjohnson488]

That was great. Your swing is looking really confident as a result of the low stress process. You made a heap of GIR’s, short putts and saves. Looks like you’re striking the ball really well. Smart golf, bru. It’s paying off.

[@jimmywethington2047]

whaddaplaya. Great round Matt. Love the videos.

[@CrushOfSiel]

Hell of a round! grats!

[@jasonmotanky73]

love the sound your strike makes nice swing

[@krychy]

I watch this over and over again!

[@Mikael12c]

Frist video you stay out of trouble from the tee, and BOOM. I love it. My putting is pretty good, so focus this year will be chipping.. You're showing the way!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir! New chipping video coming in next few weeks just trying to touch on all points in the video!

[@jachconi]

Always such a pleasure to watch you play. I cannot wait for the snow to melt!! WHATTA-CHANNEL!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddacompliment! Waddawinter!

[@1LStudios]

Wonderful stuff thanks

[@stevenvanderheide6472]

Thanks. Nice to see some videos about course management

[@dustinturner6804]

I enjoy how you target the mental side of the game more than other channels on here. Great videos and always so informative! Sending positive vibes your way for those srixon irons!

[@GolfSidekick]

Very rare that we have major swing flaws not caused by a mental cue. That is why I do like robin matthews williams stuff to get unstuck and then once your mind is free, my course management stuff can really help. But usually the reason we turn into pretzels when we swing is because we have some serious worms in our head!

[@OomptzMusic]

I imagine your editing takes forever, but its well worth it! The tracer and map view are amazing. Pace of the video is perfect also! Subbed.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir, 12 hours of labour besides the shooting thanks big poppa

[@williamjunger7001]

This is your best video! Keep it up :)

[@jessicameyer7247]

Awesome round breakdown! Simplifies the whole game! Ive always thought it's complicated to break 70. Hello from South Africa! 🤩

[@GolfSidekick]

Hello good sir. Yes, while not necessarily the right distance for me off the golden tees, it was a fun round and shows that if you hit what you know, it makes the game way more fun.

[@jacklitz6024]

This is a great video!!

[@klsar1]

You made it so casual and relaxing, and still -2 overall. Amazing.

[@jamesjarvis9314]

Love this video 👍🏽

[@homegrowngolf4948]

Amazing stuff 👍

[@gblizzard7518]

This was just pure joy to watch.

[@travisclary9206]

Dude you’re an incredible golfer. Swing looks good and you understand the game. I need you on every round I play

[@GolfSidekick]

No sir. Just lucky. Stay lucky

[@meetbal1450]

I wanna golf there. It looks like a fun course!

[@zacharypiotrowski6298]

Whattaround! Dude I just wanted to say thanks, I’ve always been a great golfer but for some reason could never break that 80 Mark. My ego always killed some strokes. Went in with a plan and shot a 76 today. Your the man thanks for teaching me to enjoy the game again my man. Much love

[@zacharypiotrowski6298]

I’ve been playing golf for a year so I’m saying I’m getting there yeah

[@ElysiaK]

The best video on KZbin I've ever seen

[@wx811]

You have to be one of the greatest course managers I've seen in the amateur game. Excellent round, and well played.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn. Watch out for my future videos, there are some brain farts coming!

[@masterchief-vd1xs]

I love your way of playing. Not the technique but your spirit 👍

[@PeterRatcliffe]

Great vid!!

[@ttjarrett]

Your chipping game is solid gold.

[@coreyl6221]

Damn, I think I think I just watched your best video ever Playa!

[@lelandhopkins2433]

Thanks great video

[@alextimms4021]

its like how to break 70 with only a 2 iron and a couple of wedges.

[@tpir6185]

I love this video man! Keep it up. Tbh though you go through your steps so fast it's hard to keep up sometimes; but I am a bit of an analyzer. Anyways, thanks for trying to help us bogey golfers!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes, I need to keep attention, people's attention span is too short nowadays!

[@michaelflynn9700]

Thanks great vid!!!

[@marcflynn8]

I love the birdie music 😂 great golf playa

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir. I hope you learned something from it though.

[@nopressuregolf]

nothing but the best advice from matt again!! Good round mate! Make sure to back it up!

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL, it's gone downhill since then, except for front nines. I am the new boss of the front nine. Back nine though....

[@nopressuregolf]

hahha you sound like me.

[@beauhenry501]

Great Round! I think that's the first time I've seen you hit a good tee shot after a birdie...maybe a mental thing to work on. ;)