HOW TO PLAY SCRATCH GOLF totally Stress Free Zen Zone PART 1

[@hudsonr.743]

A master craftsman knows when to upgrade his tools. Gonna try this line on my wife

[@TmoneyProductions]

😂😂

[@j_a_7718]

When talking about stress always remember: a bad day on the golf course is better than a good day at the office.

[@ahmadghazalimaulana]

I'm stealing this

[@paukypauk8348]

"Love life, love golf, stay chilled bro..." yes man 🙌🏼

[@gordonkuhfeldt9274]

Just ditched my high stress Girlfriend who texted me non-stop when i was on the course, so im looking to finally play some stress free zen golf! I prefer a range finder, i have a hard time trusting GPS watches and aps.

[@GolfSidekick]

Good move. Well played. AGreed on the trust part playa

[@loganthorpe2543]

I use app swingu and it has been the same distance from tee to green as well as 100 marker 150 marker and 200 all the same

[@warrenrooks2251]

That place looks beauty nice parski playa!

[@shaneh2289]

Congrats brother stay single for a while and enjoy!

[@Pfuetz4]

@@loganthorpe2543 for me, knowing 132.3452 yards or knowing it's about 135 is the exact same. SwingU has definitely helped me with my yardage and so far I've noticed nothing egregious with yardage. I mostly use it to know the front and back of the green and it's been good.

[@aaronb33]

Love the shot tracer on the map

[@sinkorswimreefer9197]

I stopped golfing for several years and just got back into golf last year after stumbling across Golf Sidekick videos and became inspired. I never used a rangefinder or GPS until I purchased a Rangefinder at the end of last year. And now ask myself why didn’t I get one sooner! Rangefinder all the way! Knowing exactly how far to the pin has really boosted my confidence in selecting the correct club to get me where I want to land! Thanks for all the great videos “Playa in Chief”. You have brought the fun back into my golf game!

[@TheSaiyanLegend]

Rangefinder is far superior because I can pretend I'm checking yardages when in reality I'm looking at the cart girl across the fairway 😂

[@corylink3195]

Lol, My cart girl is so Hot I tip her 100%. That way She follows me around.

[@frankzayas3103]

So true! I have used it for that purpose many times.

[@jaybyrne4562]

@@bryans.7220 All range finders are usually 6x or 10x optical zoom! 🙈

[@wakedaddy4998]

Pro tip... Next time use the slope setting.

[@MrMrAdamAdam]

This comment and the replies is why cart girls hate their jobs

[@nicholaspacheco8922]

Been watching lots of vids on youtube and hitting the range. Shot an 89 today. My best ever

[@davishake3829]

This is my first KZbin post and I have used it for over 7 years. Would love to watch more content like this. Thanks for your hard work.

[@lucamisra9677]

This guy makes me feel so good and what a tempo he has. Man has he changed how I think about golf.

[@justinpaul9843]

OK sorry guys here comes a book. I've only been playing 5 months, I got into it for fitness (I run with my own bag-carry caddy), but got some private lessons from a great teacher and have been binge watching golf videos to sift through the good and bad advice. Golf Sidekick is simply the best course management videos out there. I'm getting the vibe that even after developing solid hitting skills you hit a plateau and this is the only way to move past that. Finally: I have started using the Garmin G80 Approach, fits right in my caddy, and even though I'm only hitting confident with about four clubs (7 iron and below), knowing distances to hazards and green in real time has allowed me to choose clubs with confidence and choose good layup distances where I can pitch onto the green using a full shot. Just shot a 44 on the back 9 of a course today and I attribute it all to course management learning the Way of the Playa and that awesome Garmin G80.

[@ethanpaulson8695]

the 'angels we have heard on high' angelic par song gets me every time

[@GolfSidekick]

Love that you even know the song

[@benshahar8408]

@@GolfSidekick Where are your glasses from?

[@SamuelJenks]

I have the Bushnell Phantom. Great name. Small and reliable. £99. Best purchase in my bag. My playing buddies all have rangefinders and they still go “Sam, how far have I got” they can never be asked to get their rangefinder out of its case and then find the pin and get the yardage, put it back in and then forget the number and have to do it all again. Bushnell Phantom - out of the pocket, simple big number middle yardage and smaller front and back. Easy living. Easy playing.

[@iankoch956]

HAve to pass on my thanks, played by best round ever last week 77 of stick Par 72, went 10 in a row par, most not in GIR, but chipping and putting pulled me thru (driver was also much better), but course management and having fun has changed my attitude and also my performance, so a huge thankyou again and all the best, cheers from Boof in South Australia😁🎉

[@danb5058]

I just get so hyped to play watching these videos. Thanks Matt for the great content. My first year of golf has benefitted so much from your ideas.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa BOOM go get it

[@ronrohrer8371]

I believe a combination of both watch and range finder is the best. RF gives you the exact point and the watch helps you navigate through the rest of the hole and gives you a range on the green with front middle and back. They also serve to give you two looks at nearly every aspect of each hole with front middle and back as well as the exact location of the hole. It's like having a keyboard and touch screen. Each provides a function that enhance the experience.

[@jaimerueda2120]

You changed my golf game for the better. Your videos are golf strategy bibles. Thank you Sidekick

[@timbarry824]

Thanks for sharing the calm focus "stay chill bro"

[@JS-ub9mn]

Never giving up on hole 9! Way to go Matt!!

[@frankzayas3103]

I have used a rangefinder for years. I get the distances to the stick, sometimes the cart ahead of me or other targets. I just picked up the S40 watch a few weeks ago and love it. I use them both. The watch is great for giving me front and back of the greens which the rangefinder is not as good with. It also automatically measures every shot I hit which is great for dialing in your club distances. Plus, its a pretty great watch, too. It syncs with my iPhone, counts my steps and a lot of other neat tricks. BTW, Baus...Just as this video was ending, my hat arrived at my doorstep. The one that's been in Covid Purgatory since I ordered it in February! I am all set for my next round now!

[@TomBedlammusic]

your stay chill message about 4 minutes is absolutely key. since lockdown has calmed down here in the uk ive got a completely different outlook on golf. I dont play with stress anymore. just glad to be out there and im scoring way better as a result. sure hope it lasts

[@andreacalabro8409]

Seriously one the best golf vlog channel. Man you got it.. and now with the driver oh my god!!

[@Stuie10]

I absolutely love these videos, i am definitely going to take this approach onto my course in Scotland, i got too irritated with golf, but after watching these, ive realised it doesn't matter, with a little course management and easier swing, i i can easy get down from 14, Thanks Playa!!! Sidekick ledge!!!

[@donaldo409]

Liked this episode Matt. I'm a high-handi and always get alot out of your videos. I've adopted the stress-free attitude and enjoy the game more than ever.

[@norms4831]

Sitting on my front porch chillin with a beer before a round tomorrow morning, this may have been the best prep I've ever had. Waddalife brotha, waddagolfsidekick!

[@dennisjackson4956]

matt, your one of a kind. bless the golfing world!

[@deanandraschko485]

Just got off a long day of hard work and got to wind down with your video. Thanks playa and cheers to a another day on the course.

[@brianschwarer6948]

“Terrifically badly” is a wonderful golf phrase! Positive vibes....thanks playa.

[@SteezLouise]

I subscribed when the camera went off and then you were honest about missing the par putt on 5. Quality content. I try to play the same way... keep it stress free and play YOUR game, my buddy is by far the more powerful hitter, but he takes more of the risks and then gets punished for them. I play my nice and easy stress free game and I'm so very close to breaking 80.

[@smac0476]

Having not watched for a few months, enjoying the deliberative process of each shot in this video. Course looks amazing, what a treat. Cheers.

[@corylink3195]

I bought a Scotty Cameron putter and flinched when I got the bill. Now I believe it was the best money I ever spent! What a gamechanger

[@GolfSidekick]

Brilliant. Nothing better than wanting to get out there and use your new stuff

[@markuszz]

Happy to see you playing golf again Matt. Always learning so much from your videos!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, happy to see you commenting

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

I started last year using a golf app which tells the yardage as well as meters. And since I grew up using yards it helps me out so I don't have to do all the math. Matt lots of great tips and I have used quite a few of them. Whats been helping me on my tee shots is think 3/4 swing. I hit 4 out of the 5 fairway the last time I played. I agree with buying new clubs and getting rid of ones which are not performing. I bought a new driver, 3 Hybrid to replace my 3 iron and I a got a new putter!!

[@timeismoney5137]

I don’t miss a single video!! Your channel is going to blow up! Amazing value

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks Playa, you the man

[@juulfart8347]

I got such a nice vibe from your energy dude, i dont think ive ever met/watched a golfer be so chill playing. Great video and keep on golfing brotha!

[@GolfSidekick]

Love that. It was a chil round. As we play more, we start to expect more, then we lose chillness. Best to keep it

[@johnnyrash89]

I use GPS and I think it works well. Great job with this course its definitely not an easy one! Glad you are out making this content I look forward to your videos during the week. Your course management and philosophy has helped my game a lot. Thank you! I just got a new Titleist TS2 Driver and I can definitely relate to your " I want to play golf even more because I cant wait to hit my driver" The confidence has led me to strike it better than ever. Between my driver and learning from your philosophy I have started shooting in the 70s for the first time. Thanks for all you do man- be safe!

[@lv5310]

Great game! That last Par and the happiness in your face was everything. Have a great weekend

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddapar! Thanks playa, you too

[@ollie0998]

I am so glad I stumbled onto this channel!! Brilliant stuff man!! Now I'm even more excited to play this week.

[@ryanbaranoski1293]

Dude I love watching. Never even acknowledge negativity. Keep the great videos coming, they’re genuinely helping my game

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, that's what it's all about

[@Mdela555]

Good man. Love the honest approach and humour of this vid and your others.

[@vergurogue4544]

Sending the positive vibes from California! Get your golf on.

[@brianfitzpatrick4623]

Have LOVED the Garmin S62 the past few rounds I've played - very accurate and amazing technology for hazard layout, etc.

[@JSilverstuff7]

My playing partner: "How come you're playing so poorly today?" Me: "Just thinking about Myanmar, not sure why." Love your channel, Playa! Keep up the good work!

[@themissingpiece5801]

Love your videos bro, bought a bucket hat to see if I could channel that zen 🤙🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

The zen can only be channeled once you allow the flow to enter you. The bucket hat is merely a key to the lock

[@mozerm]

What a gorgeous course. I'd love to play there someday.

[@jwfm]

Rangefinder. Gives me more option and information. Bought the cheapest there is. Work brilliant! when i play a course more often i'll know a lay-up point next to a certain tree.. finding it with the rangefinder is much easier than working with a watch.

[@ianashton1226]

I use a simple Garmin watch and an Inesis rangefinder. Both great. Most of the time I just use the watch - especially on home course. Gives me what I need - yardage to the front/middle/back at a glance. The rangefinder is mega helpful on away courses when figuring out distances to hazards when driving and laying up. It also helps when within 100 yds and I need to figure out what wedge/swing combo to use (like lots of other folks I have hip/shoulder/full swings)

[@tapupanuve2564]

Hey Playa been enjoying your videos here from Tonga! Just wanted to give you a shout out to say thank you for the 'reflections' and 'insights'. They really have been helpful. Really enjoyed this 'stress free' video approach. It really resonated. Keep up the good work! Malo

[@SChester-nv2me]

I would avoid saying negative tings for example, Dont go long or right is OB. Insted i say to myself Short is better, Left miss is ok. love your video Matt

[@GolfSidekick]

100% agree with you there playa. We talk ourselves into the negative 100%

[@sjoerd7709]

That course looks to be in immaculate shape.

[@bobgrantplc]

Loving the detailed comments. Not too much. Not too little. Just right.

[@MrShakenbake0813]

Love me the range finder! If only they created a ball finder for 60 yards in the woods! Waddashame 😆😆

[@mickydee896]

You are an inspirational person man. First video of yours ive seen and i loved it. Stay cool!

[@camilobaldelomar1320]

Wadda driver. Glad to see you’re using it and hitting it well. Great bag management playa.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa

[@rickthom46]

What a baus, This channel has helped my game more than any other. Thanks man.

[@GolfSidekick]

EXCELLENT!!!

[@ScotsSilver]

I use both a Garmin Approach X40 (I wanted as small as possible and this is the size of a fitbit) and I havea Bushnell Tour 4 Slope. Use the watch when I can't see the pin and the rangefinder when I can. Great content bud 👍

[@joshberry4813]

always enjoy all of your videos as well as Teaski

[@andys6894]

Playa, good job hitting your driver, you're killing it. I like to see you go for it off the tee. One of the best things I've learned from you is how to lay up properly on the par 5's.

[@vdelperdang]

Spent my time after lockdown playing, best round last year was 96, my last two rounds of relaxing, fun golf are 90 and 89 (finally broke into the 80's). Cheers!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaman! It can be done and yo proved it

[@Plazzeh]

Fantastic content, love the overlays, shot tracer and absolute calm chill attitude. Keep it up playa

[@andrewlong3829]

The inesis rangefinder is great . Especially when playing a new course and you can also have a cheeky look at the contours of the green when your within 100 yards

[@T.Rock14]

All about the watch! Not a minimalist by any means, but I like that I don't have to feel like I'm carrying something extra like a range finder.

[@abyssalreclass]

I'm fond of the GPS. Having the top down view is helpful, and with mine I can plan holes, by putting a marker and getting distances to that marker and between the marker and the green.

[@Peter1990Jhg]

I hit a 10 yesterday always watch your videos before I tee almost like a meditation moment

[@AtHomeDIY]

Range finder all the way. More confident over my shots knowing the yardage is exact. Those greens look pure!

[@BlackNike24]

WOTP OBSESSED. I use my rangefinder to input the distance into my Arccos caddie app. 100% accurate with a bausssss recommendation from the great caddie in the cloud. Happy laughing life!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes man

[@albinhojer3629]

I use Garmin S20 and it have helped me a lot. After the round you can see how you hit on every hole. It also has yards to the front, hole and back of the green. Really helped me a lot when I know how long I hit my clubs so I pick the right one👍💪

[@chrisleahy6695]

I think the GPS is clutch if I'm feeling lazy or just playing a chill round.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I noticed that with my new S40. I just glance at it and hit to the middle - really chill

[@nickholden1921]

@@GolfSidekick How can you play so much golf? What do you do for work?

[@timgehrsitz3267]

"pull out of the shot if you're not committed" is amazing advice, it's the best way to make golf stress free because otherwise you're forcing bad shots rather than them coming accidentally. My personal advice is work on breathing exercises. One time I took massive deep breaths and basically fell asleep doing a breathing exercises before a violin audition and I absolutely crushed it because of my low heart rate

[@ianwoollard2063]

I’m hearing you on the smooth easy swings. My lesson and practice for the past 2 weeks has been about changing my swing path. The more controlled and smooth the better the results are. Gripping the club too tightly tends to close the club face too further compounding the poor shot shapes. Great video I got a lot out of it. Ready for part 2⛳️🏌️‍♂️💪🏻👍🏻

[@robertacierno2803]

Your music selection is incredible. I enjoyed how you tried to play us with the blowup music on the 1st. I was like, “no way he 3 putts this!!” Just instinctively, I knew what the music meant...but then came the WOO!!! I want that birdie music as my ringtone. Where can I find that track? Love the videos, thanks Golf Sidekick! Waddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL, the track is JUMP HIGHER MOTION ARRAY. I pay $200 a year for the license so you can only get the sample on youtube

[@willhaddock1301]

That course looks unreal

[@georgelee2313]

I use both. The watch is great for front and back of green distances and for those times you can't see the green. The rangefinder is perfect for exact pin distance and to get a good look at the green from a distance if you're unfamiliar with the course. Rangefinder is best for distance to a rock or tree or lip of bunker etc. Plus sometimes one or the other is wrong for some reason. Chances are if they both give you similar range, you're gtg..

[@FlyOverGolf]

BOTH! I use the watch for general purpose, and the range finder to keep myself out of trouble. Mostly.

[@GolfSidekick]

I agree

[@ElRey_Congo]

Chill playas... waddalife

[@KPNJ3470]

Your vids are great. Love it.

[@MrJimmyIV]

Had me with that 1st tuba! NX7 Pro. Great range finder with slope for at least $100 cheaper than Bushnell and if not exact, within 1 or 2 yards every time I play with someone who has a V4. Great customer service and awesome product. Love those guys!

[@0311andnice]

Love the comment about negativity. Keep up the great content player

[@johntomsach9693]

I’ve watched a few of your videos for sometime now well since the start, I enjoy them all but I really enjoyed this one, you are on the money my friend with the psychology aspect and yes that driver is working for you.

[@ericpelfresne869]

Great content Matt! That view of the tracer synced to the zoomed in approach around the green was sweet!

[@timregalado1677]

I prefer playing with the GPS on my phone! This allows me to view the hole layout, measure different distances (to a bunker, front or back of green, or check my drive distance), and to keep a detailed scorecard that shows me how well I putted on the day. I really like @TheGrint. This app will also let you see your friends' scores as they play. Give it a try!

[@tedzink4574]

I have Swing U, it does similar things. I like it better than a range finder also.

[@GolfSidekick]

I downloaded the grint and now have a handicap of 3.6 after 3 rounds. Looks like a nice app for tracking too

[@timregalado1677]

@@GolfSidekick Nice, man! Keep it up and have fun out there.

[@DANIELHWANG1]

Ted Zink Love the Swing U app!

[@aidenmckinnon]

what a beautiful course

[@oldmate5779]

I’ve just purchased a rangefinder as well and love it, but can already see how it can affect pace of play in a group, especially if you have multiple people using them multiple times per hole.

[@donttellmeicant]

Been using the Golfshot or The Grint app on my watch recently and it has severely improved my yardage judgement!!! My range finder was getting to be too errant (probably because I don't shoot it correctly lol) Also...you're planting quite a few feathers with that shirt, mate! ABP!

[@abrahamraum586]

Do you find it distracting to play with a watch? I’m superstitious about emptying my pockets except for a tee and taking off all jewelry before I play. Sounds like the watch is super helpful, so I may need to reconsider

[@donttellmeicant]

@@abrahamraum586 I'm the same way and thought it would feel weird. But truly...once I'm on the course I forget it's there! The sport band helps.

[@carltonsilvestro41]

That’s my biggest inhibitor to getting a watch range finder. I can’t get over the idea of playing with something on my wrist.

[@thugnificent171]

Your videos have helped me become a smarter golfer, just wanted to let you know I appreciate all the work for the content man. I've been a high 70s player for the better part of the last year and I am taking some lessons and making some swing changes to go even lower!

[@GolfSidekick]

Well done playa, keep going and bam a 72 hits you in the face!

[@warrendavis9834]

Both. It's a little costly to carry two items but I think it's worth it. I have an Approach S20 and an NX7 Pro Slope. Best golf investment I've ever made. I can quickly see Front, Middle, Back without having to shoot multiple spots with the laser and only use the NX7 for hazards or pins etc... Doesn't slow down play and gives me plenty of info which helps me make more committed swings/decisions.

[@chrisjohnstone5531]

One of your best vids matt 🧨

[@Molotom]

I prefer a GPS but one I put on my bag and not a watch because it interferes with my swing. It gives me distance to front, back, and middle and let’s me execute my way of the playa to perfection.

[@davidscott974]

Watched your ‘ break 90 ‘ vid and went from PB 91 to 82 yesterday! Peace from the motherland 🙏🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

*WHICH IS BETTER? A GPS unit or Rangefinder?* Leave your comment below AND LIKE THE VIDEO!! The most upvoted comment will win a GOLD COLOR DIVOT TOOL WHICH YOU CANNOT BUY. They're only for giveaway. *'Sax' won the divot tool from the previous video.* CAVEAT: The divot tools will be sent out once postal services have resumed after the lock down of the globe!

[@edisonyin453]

Fabulous video and attitudes. Love watching you golfing and sharing your strategies. Keep up the good work man!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks big dog

[@PURP_PLAYS]

ive been watching youre videos for the past couple days and i love them. great info, so relaxing. great channel

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks boyfriend!

[@masonverdicchio8112]

Yo. You are so full of good vibes love this video bro. Definitely will tune in more

[@opian3]

I got a watch as a present. I don't have a rangefinder experience but the watch is nice because it will help track some stats and give you a bit of a course replay when used with a phone app. The rangefinder could be good if you want specific things, like a carry from a specific angle. Depends on what you want. For me, the watch is very very nice.

[@seancoxe3577]

I have both. I find my gps watch convenient if I'm playing a course I regularly play. It lists distances to front, middle, and back of the green, and also displays distances to and over hazards. That being said, I still use my rangefinder on courses I'm not familiar with and when I need distances on familiar courses to specific targets, such as pins and lay-up targets..

[@benjamincrowder7538]

I use shot scope v3 watch and a range finder. The watch is great for quick things like hazards, front/middle/back of greens, and tracking my shots. I use the rangefinder for more precise distances, where the flag is, and more importantly how far the group in front of me is. It works well and gives me more info.

[@jaredmcgrath6283]

Great video! Love the live commentary

[@laurelhill3505]

I liked the video at the appropriate time and purchased a full set of wedges! I am sure my wife will love me for it now!

[@malwright6046]

Ignore the haters dude! Keep on making your fantastic vids, they've really helped me improve course management!

[@seamusandpat]

Waddaplaya, waddavideo! Love your attitude and help.