How to Break 75 in Golf - Scratch Golf Course Management

How to Break 75 in Golf
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We play Ponderosa again where on my first round, not really knowing the course at all, and taking guidance from Yond, I shot an 82. I was also filming Yond so I wasn't too focused. But I still consciously remembered a lot of the course because I knew I would play it again later. I wanted to smash the course. This is how scratch golf looks. I changed from the Blue tees to the black tees from the 5th Hole I believe and it adds massive more length especially on the back nine.
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I am not claiming to be a scratch golfer, but you can see that with the course rating and slope rating being what they are, a 74 here is scratch golf according to the handicap system. I will release a video soon explaining this because so many people have no idea. Shooting +7 on any given set of tees does not make you a 7 handicap. Equally true, is anyone shooting 72 off the tips every round is not a SCRATCH golfer. He will be something like a +2 or +3 and if the course is hard enough, he would be a +4 golfer.
Educate yourself on the handicap system before I have to.

[@Leepfall]

Matt. I can see the change in your shots and putts so much. The lessons from all these pros and the work you put in shows so much. I’ve never seen you so confident and poised as from this video. Plant them birdies!

[@Daniel-it4bd]

Love these shot by shot videos with you explaining the strategy and mindset. Please keep them coming!! Awesome content

[@MrUnfragged]

It's easy to grin / When your ship comes in / And you've got the stock market beat. / But the man worthwhile, / Is the man who can smile, / When his shorts are too tight in the seat.

[@lukeallen5484]

“You don’t score until you score” That one hit hard.

[@GolfSidekick]

Stifler the great philosopher

[@HelicopterDr]

Love how you do into all the analytics at the end. It is good to show how the practice does transfer onto the course. Keep it up Matt!

[@chrissellings]

Waddaplaya! Stress free golf. So solid now Matt. Kudos.

[@dannichele8830]

swing looks great. love the control you've added

[@MrNaturalTV]

I could listen to you talk about golf for hours. You have a very pleasant concept for the game. New sub here!

[@compactphillips1696]

absolutely brilliant so pleased for you Matt plus we get better knowledge too from you

[@tomkirkpatrick8654]

Loving these. Really made me focus on my short game. Got up and down 8 times today. Felt great to miss the green and still feel good about giving myself a good chance for par.

[@michaelroberts2251]

I love how your wedge work has improved your driver. It inspires me To work more on my short and approach game.

[@kyleriv519]

That tee shot on 4 looked like your best swing I've seen on this channel. Looked so smooth, but powerful and your hips went off like a rocket. Nice work!

[@jasonknott6034]

so glad you are back to how you were when i first started following you

[@philippealain6978]

Awesome round Matt, great finish. Wedge play was on point.

[@johnnyboy2459]

Congrats on the new MIC, Sounds good!

[@pingpongperfect3588]

Playya in chief is back!!!

[@GP-yc2it]

Love the shirt Matt!

[@johnkirby7078]

love the saxophone straight into angelic melody!

[@ariefroslan2567]

Wow! You improved alot on your course management! Well done mate

[@nicholaschristodoulou3821]

Amazing golf course!

[@davidrabian1281]

Well played Matt. Just discovered your stuff and have been enjoying your journey.

[@fwood1231]

Best on utube for course management and managing your golf game. Thanks so much.

[@GolfSidekick]

You’re the best

[@bencottee3334]

Liking the garmin overview at hole end. I have the Accoss stuff with my cobra clubs and love the stats it gives you

[@shawnmichajluk2044]

Enjoyed the 6-part series on breaking 100. I'm an 11 handicap and still found it useful. Hope you will do more such as "breaking 90" and "breaking 80". I'm getting that red shirt which should also help. Waddaplya gear is awesome!

[@ml9316]

Yes Garmin watch! Love mine

[@jcee6886]

You're narration mic is superb. That 2 iron off the tee always sounds delicious.

[@alejandrochardon1706]

I love your videos!

[@snkgn]

I love my Garmin watch!

[@stevencowan1788]

Wadda playa .wadda a mind set 👌🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@llamasombadance]

Great vid!

[@mjbiren]

Great round matt, especially with some newish to you irons. Bonus: some solid advice here.

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Had to watch the Masters first Matt, yeah back playing well again, soon be back under par 👍

[@michaelfulford902]

Just in time for my tee time this morning.. play on playa

[@derekflanderschang9654]

What a round, WaddaPLAYA!!!

[@nsaunders74]

Bud... the swing is looking like butter!

[@SuperSpidey10]

The jazz out of the sand on hole 7 just hits right

[@GolfSidekick]

That's a fact baby

[@jamiewells688]

Could you make a video on how to practice at the driving range?

[@GolfSidekick]

sure

[@wirarifqy8677]

as fast as possible please 👍🙏 love all of your videos!

[@Spaxcore]

1. Aim at a target and try to hit it 2. Cycle through your clubs often so you're not just dialing in one club over and over 3. Take time between shots and focus on pre shot routine.

[@Ossamakilla]

Play more!

[@carlpoposki5985]

Whadda driving day! Congrats. :)

[@lazyoldman9355]

Certainly hits home for me, I can drive around 300 yards but my approach shots suck. Nothing more frustrating then crushing a drive then hitting a terrible second shot. I think I will be taking your advice and working on those 160 yards in and chip shots.

[@mrmoke2820]

Great video Matt, just like old times.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, the good times will come

[@LouieGonzalezGolf]

I’m using the JPX 919 Tour 4-pw, I used to play hot metals. The tour ones are ok, above my skill level but very controllable and spiny which I do like

[@StewartCash44]

Wow. Your head movement is very very very little since that first lesson. That’s great to see the improvement.

[@matt2887]

That approach on 5 was a great shot.

[@golf8ict943]

great Video

[@mattwaldron7419]

The crisp sound of those 2I shots is like music.

[@lachd2261]

Superb round. Drives and wedges looked a million dollars

[@kevintwomey2350]

I like the style of stat chart you had. I’ve been thinking about that but I’ve never seen a meaningful layout for it.

[@y27x23]

Ok right off the bat... I need that shirt in my life!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Easy life playa waddaplayagolf.com

[@thomasgolft]

Is this hip pre turn with the driver at address new or have I just not noticed it before? looks functional.

[@patrickgilmour9826]

Great video mate did the garmin watch really help with your distance with your irons

[@GolfSidekick]

I've got 8-9 rounds of data so far but I'm changing my irons too often. Currently need another 10 rounds then I can make a good assessment. But so far, vry helpful to put down a specific range of distance

[@robertacierno2803]

Wow Matty! Your play in this video was awesome. I’m starting lessons in a couple of weeks, and hope to see the same jump you’re seeing. You did forget to miss a couple of those putts on the high side on the back 9! But incredibly well played, dude. Keep the birdie music coming! (You told me what it’s called, but I can’t find our previous comments now)

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah on the back nine, there was a brain fade for 7 holes. I will need to reel it in over time!

[@ethanjsc]

I think it was called jump higher free music

[@robertacierno2803]

@@ethanjsc you nailed it, thanks! By motion array

[@wardyboy26]

14:40 'when I was a young WAARTHOOOOOOOOOOOG!" 'very nice' 'thanks'

[@billwallenstein3387]

Welcome to the Mizuno family Playa. Learn your 6 iron at the range, I play the Hotmetals and had to do the same with my 8 iron. Confidence is key no doubt. A most excellent round indeed!

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL I a selling these Mizunos brother. I am onto Srixon Z forged, way better

[@BetterLife2023]

@@GolfSidekick I game the Mizuno JPX 900 Tour. Never tried the Srixons. Why do you prefer them? Stronger lofts? Would the equivalent Mizunos to the Srixon Z forged be the Mizuno 919 Forged, which has stronger lofts the the Tour versions?

[@GolfSidekick]

Much softer materials. Really butter soft. The best in the business of the big name brands. Srixon is beast

[@MrR4dium]

I use Arcoss Golf to know my exact distances per club, whether I push or pull my drives, % GiR and more data! Super valuable information! Great Vid as always!

[@GolfSidekick]

I think great data is when you can see where you miss the greens.!

[@MrR4dium]

@@GolfSidekick fully agree! They also have that data available in the app :) I was 45% short of the time that I decided to club up on my approaches, in the last 10 games it has changed to 35% short and 48% GiR. Like you, I’m working most on my approaches

[@lujgar]

Loving all of the content you’re putting out Matt we appreciate you, your calves look good too m8! Honest question, are you going to the gym to improve your game and athleticism?

[@GolfSidekick]

I started the gym for the last 2-3 weeks (this video was from August or September) - I have started working out and yoga now in November. It helps for aches and pains so far which is what kills enjoyment of life in general. We shall see the results. Up til November, I had not worked out for years brother

[@deadlymantis4210]

I play off 7. Hit in the 70s fairly frequently but 74 is the lowest I've been and that had a double bogey in it. Ironically it was straight out of the car, quick Chip and putt and out. I didn't have time to 'warm up' on the range either........crazy game

[@saufisoups89]

That club twirl at 16:03 tho.. waddashotforbirdieplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

Queu the music playa

[@dhz35]

Dude that shirt is straight fiyaaa!

[@GolfSidekick]

its the best I have ever released..besides Pillow Fight and No Escape!

[@seanr1899]

@@GolfSidekick Ya that shirt is amazing. If I was shooting in the 70's i'd wear it everywhere. What irons did you go to after the 919 tours? Im looking at the 921 forged.

[@GolfSidekick]

@@seanr1899 Srixon Z Forged

[@drumguitar3135]

Hey Matt, great as always. I was thinking about a similar watch myself... I saw some holes where there was no driver and no 2i... did it drop them off or did you not enter a club, or what? Do you love the watch? Thanks for all the videos!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Maybe just those icons in the bottom right blocked them out in the image. If you forget to state the club, you can go into the app on the phone and change it. Loving it

[@yashvardhanchandra6644]

Wat a video PLAYA!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

thanks boyfriend

[@jmtgolf2756]

That tropical grass looks like hell to play in

[@GolfSidekick]

Definitely different indeed, many will watch and never truly know because they have a frame of refernece of only one grass

[@jmtgolf2756]

@@GolfSidekick yeah most people don’t realize how much different types of grass makes the club and ball react

[@NineEyeRon]

I shot 82 around a course for the first time recently with a poor tee game for the longer 9. I know I can break 80 but the lockdowns got in the way :( Next year I can do it!

[@salvatoresanjose712]

Hi Matt! Great round (and great content as usual). May I ask if the Garmin app shows you the distance of the drive and the approaches on a per hole map?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes as you can see after each hole on this video there is the map showing distance and club hit

[@salvatoresanjose712]

@@GolfSidekick I thought maybe that was something you did. Great to see the app has this.

[@mofojohnson1]

Great round. You smashed that driver. Easy swap back to those 745s if your not happy 👍

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL I was going to but I left them in Malaysia. So I bought Srixon Z forged and KBS Tour S+ shafts. MONEY

[@EstateBeats]

Biggest thing for me for breaking 80 again in my 30’s after not golfing consistent during my 20’s was practice and making putts.

[@GP-yc2it]

Hey, are you making your own stats sheet in Excel? I'm seeing much more helpful info there than I do with a lot of the pga's extended stats. Care to expand on that ina vid/LS?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I am gonna be soing a stats tracking video soon playa have a lot of info from the playas in my FB group specifically for the video interesting indeed

[@jerrysanders8774]

My approach S40 has changed my outlook. I charted my club distances and results. I realized that two clubs in my bag were not doing what I want very often. I am choosing to play with fewer clubs for now.

[@GolfSidekick]

How good is that playa I love it. and I am getting great value from mine to know my iron distances better because I am changing irons too often

[@jerrysanders8774]

@@GolfSidekick In this round your PW and 6i had great standard deviations below 6 yards. The 5i gave you some consistency trouble so you may want to watch for that over a larger sample size.

[@GolfSidekick]

@@jerrysanders8774 I got rid of these irons actually. I have better clubs now which are more beautiful

[@MrZola1234]

Nice round. From a casual watch, it appeared your biggest opportunity for improvement is a little better with the short pitch game.

[@GolfSidekick]

I think so, but I think I should not have had the tough pitches I had if I had not hit the poor iron shots there. I would rather tighten up the irons which I didn't feel happy with the whole round. And which is why I am playing Srixon Z forged now!

[@MrZola1234]

@@GolfSidekick Ah, you went away from blades to a more forgiving iron set. It goes along with the ego thing you were talking about in the round where guys want to hit the shorter club. They want to play blades cause the tour pros play them, but even a low handicap player probably could score better with more forgiving clubs.

[@douglaslee3275]

Luv ur vids. Just curious why u changed irons? Z745 are legendary

[@GolfSidekick]

I had been fitted for the Mizunos last year but in the end, I was playing the Srixons just because they were on the shafts I bought. I mean I wanted a 2nd hand set of shaft instead of new. And they came with heads on them so I just used them. And I fell in love with the compact shape of the Srixon. But in the back of my mind was always that I woul one day own the Mizunos because they were so good on the range when Iw as fitted. Then I bought them and well, the head is too big and I prefer the feel and look of Srixon so I am now playing Z Forged with KBS Tour S+ shafts They are MONEY

[@taylorsutton500]

What’s the song around the 7 minute mark??

[@lukegachet2338]

You can tell you've done a lot of work on the wedges just by the sound of the contact on some of them. Absolutely flushing it.

[@azharariff9997]

Hello Baus, thanks for the video. BTW, you ought to have your Mizuno 919 irons checked out at Eric. He'll be able to fit you nicely, them irons. He'll get the swing weight checked, and fix you up. Cheers!

[@GolfSidekick]

We talked already and I’m using Srixon z forged (my choice ) in kbs Tour s+ (Eric’s choice ) and they are baus

[@azharariff9997]

@@GolfSidekick Perfect! Glad you're all fitted. Eric is the Jedi Master in Golf. Solid, mate. Got my set built by the Masta himself. Thank you for taking your time to reply. Much appreciate it. Cheers!

[@edwardmartin1601]

my buddy and I have switched to your method and we are already seeing lower scores WADDAPLAYA!!!!!

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

13:02 you adjust your stance at the last moment before teeing off. How did that adjustment come about? I have to remind myself "shoulder down and back" and it's become a feeling more than anything, there is no set 'distance' in the movement, just a feel, 'down and back'. Was that from a lesson?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah bro I have been really open to the target with the drver and I am trying to get everything a little squarer. Its so difficultto adjust because it becomes a habit but we will get there

[@josephwirtz8352]

Playa-in-Chief, I’m strongly considering purchasing the Mizuno Hot Metal irons!⛳️🏌🏽‍♂️❤️

[@GolfSidekick]

why not?

[@josephwirtz8352]

I’m saying that they are one of the top candidates.

[@GolfSidekick]

Joseph Wirtz go with your gut bro

[@vjn5270]

I need to buy a 2 iron. I like that game plan you have.

[@GolfSidekick]

Careful though. Can you hit long irons currently?

[@vjn5270]

@@GolfSidekick ended up buying ping g425 2 hybrid crossover. finding clubs right now to match my set is impossible. I hit a reasonably long ball. Carry 210y on my 5 iron, not swinging out of my pants.

[@vjn5270]

g400 irons i'm using. set came with 5-AW or UW. They really pigeonhole you into buying hybrids and shit nowadays

[@vjn5270]

@@GolfSidekick my 5 actually hits really cleanly because i use it a lot. my older rbz taylormade set i sold had a 4 iron and it was for sure my worst club

[@DrewFriedrich]

How do you like that S40? I'd considered the S60 or S62, but hard to swallow that price tag. S40 is much more affordable, but is it helpful? Do you prefer the app on your wrist as opposed to your phone in your pocket/cart?

[@vonteflon]

Whaddafinish 👊🏼

[@silentchaos1]

Have you tried the new ZX7?

[@robmatthews4680]

Playa...what was the most important thing you do with your swing now that you've had swing lessons? Less sway...turning though the swing...etc?

[@GolfSidekick]

Upper body sway to the right reduced to 5% of what it was, and now trying to remove the counteracting move to the left which is reduced but causes me to get my upper body in front of the ball. If I can eliminate that totall, it makes other stuff fall into place. Then I also worked on impact, how it's supposed to look and feel. Lesson three is where the link in the chain that binds it all together comes

[@davidhermanski5544]

Did you switch from Blue tees and move back to the Black tees after 5 holes?

[@GolfSidekick]

yes because they were teling me the course is too easy for me off blue so I joined the Pro on the back tees lol

[@ml9316]

Tee shot on #7, waddaDidi

[@mjflores4314]

2 birdies on 17 and 18 Waddafinish!

[@GolfSidekick]

Best two holes in recent memory

[@brianrizza2045]

Great round Matt, the lessons are paying off you didn't have any crazy wayward shot. I shot 78 today not bad for a 17hcp😎

[@GolfSidekick]

The wayward ones will come soon!

[@thomaswood5277]

Need more Kochenbalz hats in your store!

[@GolfSidekick]

Coming 26 Nov

[@MrMichikelomtres]

4:26 and 7:57 *sounds like a hitmarker on call of duty* lol

[@LazarusDangerfield]

Thumbs up, if only for the subtle little digs at other YT channels 🤣

[@country4203]

So basically make almost every putt inside 10 ft and ill be fine?

[@rawsick]

Cleveland wedges?

[@ReflexTennis]

The last two holes definitely were the best drives. Did notice you didn't swing your head and body as much.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I was focusing on that from the lessons. i was getting a little too conscious of stuff and that little hip rotation back, is somehting I did without knowing what Eric was oging to show e in lesson three

[@smoothcriminal3454]

How are you able to travel to Malaysia right now?

[@GolfSidekick]

Aeroplanes

[@barrygilliand]

Where are you playing? Would really like more info on the courses and the prices in USD. Play on! And good luck with the new Zunos!!

[@GolfSidekick]

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[@adivenkat9595]

How do you track all your stats while out on the course?

[@GolfSidekick]

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[@shauncarter924]

I want that shirt.

[@GolfSidekick]

waddaplayagolf.com

[@owenbighead]

“You don’t score until you score” *plays with gimmes*

[@rancrably]

WHEN I WAS A YOUNG WARTHOGGGG!!!!!!!

[@thegreenskeeper]

Where did you get that shirt?

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaplayagolf.com I make them and sell them playa

[@paulkruse7104]

Looking like a Baus in that shirt! I am ordering that before your next birdie in this video!!!

[@ollyw2897]

Nice round! I noticed BP in the background. Did you win?

[@GolfSidekick]

I smashed everyone that day

[@bignasty15]

Most don't know this but Matt allegedly carries a map of every course he plays on his shirt