How to Score in Golf After a Bad Start!

[@arealg3551]

I shot my personal best this weekend! An 87.. and get this..with two snowmen! I fought like a lion and never gave up. The Way of the Playa!

[@knalledge2407]

Matt, the thing I love about you man is the fact that you show how "human" you are. You are constantly assessing and analyzing your game, trying to improve and build off each round. It's cool to hear your commentary as you walk us through these rounds, explaining your techniques, decision making (both good & bad), and how to love this game again. At the end of the day...YOU ALWAYS HAVE FUN MAN!!! 💪⛳💯 Seriously can't wait to get out in your neck of the woods sometime!

[@geezee769]

As much as I love many golf youtube channels, this is the only one I can honestly say has improved my game. I have gone from averaging in the mid 90’s to averaging in the mid 80’s with forays into the high 70’s. The only thing that changed is the way I approach the game. Thanks Matt!

[@natskis]

Whaddaplaya!

[@stephenhudson9346]

This channel is amazing. Helping me have fun on the golf course again. Turns out my mental game needed fixed first. Now any course is my sanctuary. Met a stranger today played around had good conversation non golf related relaxed and shot an 83 my best score in years. Waddachannel!

[@mabarrerag]

I completely agree! Last time I played I started double-double-par-bogey... as a 6 handicapper I could’ve lost it and get mad at it... but instead I changed my approach to that situation and started thinking I wanted to enjoy that day... I ended up shooting 41-37 (+6) which is my handicap... 3 birdies and a lot of great par saves made my day! Thanks for sharing and keep playing stress free golf, best advice ever! Waddaplaya

[@crubie74]

100% agree on your "no chunk" swing thought regarding shoulders. The beauty of it is that it's ultra-simple. So even if you haven't played/practiced in a while, and you're out there and faced with your first chip shot in ages, you can hold on to that swing thought, and there's no "touchy-feely" involved. Just rotate those shoulders through the ball.

[@MrCoreyRobert]

did you get the caddy's number though?

[@thepoeticjedi526]

Great video as always. Like many have already stated, watching your golf videos have been nothing short of entertaining and informational. I'm 8 months into my golf journey and several times your advice and way of thinking has helped translate my rounds of golf into much better experiences. Play on Playa.

[@garethstewart6467]

another good round, man you have helped me big time, i shot my best game ever the other day by playing "easy peasy lemon squeezy" golf and following some of your rules... shot 15 less than my previous best, love your practical advice, it works, you are the BAUS.

[@rossco1986]

Putting looks alot sharper with the new flat stick! ⛳🏌️

[@bensalemi7783]

Started with a triple last weekend ... finished with an 83. Yet again another "lowest score I have had in years". Since I discovered this channel in July I have been consistently improving, because playing and practicing is fun again. The #wayoftheplaya just works.

[@ianwoollard2063]

You have a great attitude towards the game. We are indeed so lucky to be able to play this difficult and challenging game. Thanks for helping me think more strategically and to play stress free. Golf is great 👍🏻⛳️🏌️‍♂️

[@GolfSidekick]

Ian Woollard thanks playa. Stress free and fun baus

[@oldgold5848]

Great stuff Matt. Good looking course. Zz was top as well....;)

[@richardcreed3700]

My handicap has gone from 7 to 5 this season - I owe a lot of that to your course management advice. I used to bang the driver everywhere and spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to get out of the trees or over from the wrong fairway. I started teeing off with a 3 iron on any hole less than 400 yds, knowing that I would have an 80+ percent chance of being in the fairway off the tee - being on the green in regulation is WAY more important that showing off that 320 yard drive into the lumber yard.... Thanks Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

Enlightenment on its way

[@miguellikesyoutube]

Hey Matt, just the video I needed. Got a round of 18 tomorrow. Really excited to put the way of the playa in use as always. Will report back with a score and chipping results next video

[@brookie1950]

Thats got to be one of the best vlogs you've done,love the way you play golf you are the Baus!!

[@tonvanbalveren]

Loving your Vids. Your style, positivity, tips, humor. 🤟

[@chrisdavisson3206]

Matt, thanks for showing your imperfect game. I really enjoy your videos. I too have a 2 driving iron that is my go to club. Look forward to more vids

[@parthshah3088]

Waddabaus! I used some of your tips this evening and shot +4 on nine holes (I've only ever broken 90 once!). Today was the first day I didn't automatically pull the driver out on each long hole. Keep the content coming. Let me know if you are ever in the bay area in US. I'd love to treat you to a round at tpc harding

[@ericwood319]

Matt learn lots from this channel love it.

[@adamcampbell899]

By far my favourite KZbin channel, absolutely fantastic stuff!! After watching about 20 videos, I've decided Ive gotta give the sidekick some love back and get myself to the shop to buy a golf shirt. I live and play golf in Mexico City, so if you ever find yourself on this side of the world, feel free to give me a shout because I'd love a round with you. Cheers for all the great videos

[@norms4831]

Great stuff! I needed this Monday Matt! Started +9 after 4 holes (ugh), but got it together (thanks to some earlier videos about 'things could be worse in life') and started playing better. One of those weird rounds where you don't like the score but also don't think you hit it that bad. Just got in some dicey area on those first four which ate up strokes.........

[@rikh78]

your video with Hype Man inspired me to try a shortened driver swing for more accuracy, and Hey Presto i played a tough course on Sunday with my mates and used the same ball all the way round! Fairway finding like a Baus!

[@Dendrothe]

Honestly your 2 iron is so good Matt it's always putting you in a great scoring position.

[@GolfSidekick]

Dendroth you are right. Its a great club for me.

[@Dendrothe]

@@GolfSidekick I've thought about getting one you have a srixon? I'm just concerned about buying it then not being able to hit it well.

[@APlusBrandon]

If you ever come to Canada, Ontario I would love to play a round with you! Love the videos.

[@seancoxe3577]

Thanks for the great advice, Matt. I've gone from tearing up my scorecard after starting poorly, to practicing a new mantra after every poor shot: "How can I make par from here?" A favorite George Knudson quote is "It's not so important what you do, as what you intend to do." I get that now.

[@triniexpatgolfer4397]

‘Chunkin’ it like Duval circa 2019’, you best line yet Matt...waddacomic...

[@AndreShihTCM]

There are no subscribers on this channel. Just boyfriends. Wadacrowd

[@craigholmes7407]

Matt, these videos are awesome. I was once a 7hcp until my son was born. Now due to the lack of training and playing time, I’m out to 12. Definitely not enjoying my golf. Stupid head worms and not playing SMART stress free golf. I’m playing tomorrow and I’m going to implement the 6-6-6 process, think more about my shots and less about the score. You’re a Baus!

[@GolfSidekick]

Craig Holmes release prior glory expectations playa and you will restore former glory!

[@craigholmes7407]

Golf Sidekick definitely trying. Thankyou for replying.

[@pedromcdodge]

Short game is off the charts here big man! Great video! (the z man has a crazy repeatable swing, I'm a big fan!)

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, waddacourse though!

[@tristonmitchell]

Love you're channel, vibe, and BAUSness! Big fan from LA, Ca, USA

[@gavinhambrook5099]

Great video Matt - Was actually good to see you are human and have bad patches like the first 5 holes here. Just always assumed you hit it gun barrel straight all the time!

[@WhosMaD1337]

Matt you’re the best! I love your golf vids, and as somone else also said it’s really cool to hear you analyze your shots!

[@hsnelgrove71]

Matt, another great vid. The cast is off my foot, my physio is going well and if I'm lucky I will be swinging the clubs again in a week or two. While I will count my scores, I will just be happy to be playing again.

[@gustavoe1898]

Great final thougt for the last 2 holes . That is what i think every time i start a round

[@Aphotic_Ktulu]

Algorithm did it's thing and I found your channel a couple of hours ago, subscribed with notifications on. Hands-down the best golf youtube channel I've ever come across. If you are ever in North Carolina, I live near Cutter Creek in Snow Hill would be awesome to get a round in with you. Cheers and thanks for the content! Playing in a couple of hours....time to "be the daddy"

[@xJimzzHD]

Matt, on hole 16 what I would’ve done is clubbed up 1 or 2 clubs and played the ball towards the front of my stance with a slightly open club face and gone over the palm trees. Your lie was upwards meaning it would’ve been super easy to get a higher launch angle even with a 8i or 7i. Cheers! I enjoy your videos so much

[@Taz20005]

Matt, in 2013 when i started golf, I decided to start with putting b/c i always heard that was what mattered. practiced 3ft putts, then practiced 20 ft putts trying to get it in just 2 shots. Then i practiced chips and bump&runs. It was two weeks before i would practice with something other than my PW and putter. The point of my story as you can guess...i went from 125+ hitter to 105 in 2 weeks. Its hilarious being a 100+ golfer and hitting a 20yard chip that stops 1 foot from the hole...people give you that look of "wtf just happened"

[@GolfSidekick]

I like the way you progressed. Beast mode

[@paulfoster5121]

Matt, your class. Super positive , great player , funny and a true gentleman. Love the content and humour in your videos . I'm trying to embrace everything you say and the scores are coming down 😁😁⛳⛳👍👍🍺

[@GolfSidekick]

Paul Foster do it man! Thank you for the kind words. One day I hope to be all those things!

[@ashjamben]

I’m gonna starting mentally playing the birdie music when I stiff one to a couple of feet!

[@anulbead4817]

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[@nickm4426]

Great to watch, well done both of you

[@y27x23]

Best channel!!! Hands down!!! Waddaplayer!!!

[@saadhamidkhan]

Awesome channel!Love every video. Please come play in Dubai, some very nice courses here.

[@drroger98]

I had one of the most roller coaster days. 94, with 6 pars... and 6 doubles or triples. Those holes, did not play like Didi and do smart golf. Let a slight leaked drive become a huge score with negative thoughts or hero shots. Still, planted 2 feathers, hope to grow some birdies

[@adriantunei5453]

Awesome round of golf!

[@corbin6304]

Opening the face also helps stop chunks by adding more bounce!

[@gordonmillar6358]

Great video as always. Shirt just arrived today as well thanks for that.

[@coreyl6221]

Great vid as usual & loved the GM_Golf "Not Ideal" reference😉 Great point on the grinding for par bit.🏌️‍♀️

[@GolfSidekick]

Corey L lol we use understatement a lot. Pure coincidence

[@MagicMushroom89]

I hope that you can enjoy your brand new Inesis Spikes. It would be nice to have a review on those.

[@LRooster1]

Thanks Matt

[@davidrandall1774]

I like the chunk proof chip. I need a blade proof chip!

[@chrisnormanable]

I had a quad in a tournament on the weekend and I thought of you and Didi fighting for every shot and then had 5 pars in a row to recover.

[@karlvanbeek1580]

Nice one ZZ - I have a beer waiting on the 19th ready and waiting at my Home club in NZ. Oly 18 holes in the way first

[@xceebsx1594]

It makes my day seeing a red box on subscriptions and it be your video

[@GolfSidekick]

Me too on my 1000 other accounts I need to log in to to get the view count up

[@RazGriz]

You are so damn wholesome. Glad I found this channel

[@HaydenG_07]

14:27 thats when you just pitch it onto the fairway lol

[@GolfSidekick]

That option occurred as I rewatched this video hahaha!

[@gasty_vom_asty]

and then a little pitch&putt for a BAUS result... ;)

[@justinichibini1]

I love the birdie music so much

[@dtschultz421]

when the ball is above your feet and you NEED to go straight. open your stance and the face of the club like trying to hit a fade. it very much lessens the draw. works for me as im ALWAYS in that position.

[@cjrisi88]

I watched this video last night and then completely replicated (my version) of it today. I'm a 23 hdcp, +8 after 2 holes (WHAT IS HAPPENING!!!), finished the round +21, not a bad score for me, would have been one of the best scores I've had, had I just bogeyed the first 2 instead of going quad-quad. I watch your videos so often now that when I play and I'm thinking about strategy, I hear your voice in my head instead of my own! hahaha, ridiculous!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaplaya! +8 after 2 holes! Man that is almost time to pack it up! But not in the Way of the Playa. We must finish the round with our head held high and continue to fight the good fight of getting the ball in the hole! Well done

[@DiceMan46]

My fave golf KZbinr.

[@GolfSidekick]

Me too

[@colebrown7069]

Short game does minimize big numbers. I played a round the other day where I struck the ball terribly but shot a 83 with 13 one-putts!

[@GarlitoMc]

Great stuff as always Matt! Could you recommend 3 courses to play in Thailand and in Malaysia? Thank you.

[@ianhastie5785]

What an awesome video!!! I always love the content man, thank you, and keep it up!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Ian Hastie thanks Ian

[@thejarri9968]

Great video! I wish you could come to spain and play our incredible courses!

[@lawrencetufnell4255]

Hey budd absolutely loving ur vids. Ur course management tips have helped me work on my approach to every hole and finally hitting regular 34+ points in a tourney. Coming off a 39 over the weekend. Keep it up bro if u ever find yourself in Perth come for a round. :-) keep lekka boetjie

[@GolfSidekick]

Lawrence Tufnell nice! Now all you need is to string 2 x 39 together and you are the absolute BAUS

[@lawrencetufnell4255]

@@GolfSidekick well budds I have a tournament next weekend. Gonna be tough as I was off 17 now dropped to 14 lol those three shots are gonna be important haha.

[@scipiofinancial2013]

Playa great content as always. Can’t wait to see you eclipse 100k subs!

[@GolfSidekick]

Terry Scipio thanks T bone. Lets hopeby March for 100k!

[@samuelbm87]

I get excited when the birdie music comes on

[@jasonfisher3521]

Love this video you gangster, are you thinking about coming to The Uk for some golf?

[@garyrae5413]

ZZ Top! Great advice once again Renegade Master!💥🍻

[@AHvac48]

If you make it to Dallas, TX there's a course that rivals Pinehirst no 2 that would be fun to play

[@GolfSidekick]

2020 in USA I hope

[@AHvac48]

@@GolfSidekick please let me know. I've applied what you teach and dropped to a 7.2 handicap from a 14

[@andrewknop7226]

Love the ping g400

[@gkey63]

A friend of mine turned me onto this channel. Great fun. Love the editing and music with the commentary. That tracer is very cool. Can I ask what you are using for that tech? Thanks very much.

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

Lot of tuba being played on the first 3 holes!! I assume it took you a couple of holes to get warmed up!! Final some sweet birdie music on number 4!! Really good advice too!!

[@keithharding]

Another great video just love the work well done keep it coming

[@christopherherterick1681]

Hooking up with some boyfriends for a round of golf! Nice! Waddaplaya!

[@jameshiggins8761]

5:18 C'mon Matt! You know better than this! Great video as always!

[@samthomas8974]

Come to Wales and play the Celic Manor!

[@2009Stefon]

Cant wait til you do a UK tour lol my course is tight and only 2 par 5s so scoring is always difficult

[@GolfSidekick]

Just kick it

[@seanmiller7683]

Still waiting on the Australian tour. I have two subscribers in my household alone wanting to show you around Perth. Make it happen :)

[@GolfSidekick]

Sean Miller its gonna happen brodog

[@salihalexanderesq.2243]

That caddie is FIIIIIIIIIINE...

[@flagjeux]

Wadavideo great stuff !!!!

[@petteremberson]

Matt, lovely your dad was waiting in the club house for you. hope you bought the beers.

[@GolfSidekick]

Petter emberson spending maximum time with the old man

[@SFBirdie234]

Let me know if you ever want to come to San Francisco to play TPC Harding Park, host for the 2020 PGA Championship.

[@b_gargac1688]

Can you do a review on your new Cleveland putter

[@GolfSidekick]

b_gargac okay!

[@olli344]

Greetings from Finland Matt ! Waddaplaya !

[@ayeohh22]

12:03 my favorite quote...”I spank it, cuz I’m the daddy.” #waddaquote Great play Matt!

[@cinepost]

Holy crap! You got a new putter! Which one?

[@vonteflon]

14:05 - could you not have opened up the club face and swung an out-to-in shape? Deliberate slice to counteract the slope, with the bonus of that open club face giving you more loft to get up and over the tree? On another note, helluva shot into the 18th. I bloody love to finish a round off like that.

[@raymataele9367]

Hey Matt you ever making a trip to California? Would love to tee up with you

[@theraynman397]

Isn't short left a Shurley? Matt, hows your back? good Vid

[@GolfSidekick]

Ray Martinez back is okay but still resting for September. Playing less

[@kieranatkinsonfalkous8849]

Hi Matt, friend of mine hit a hole in one in our club competition this weekend. Have you made one yet?

[@themaconeau]

13:54 Could you have tried to get it to the fairway before the water, maybe not going too hard to the pin? The palm trees were in the way to go hard at the pin, for sure. But like you said, the better play from the tee shot was baus. For the most part however, your length on the greens has improved.

[@jacobhardman1303]

Started triple, double, bogey, double in my biggest tournament of the year. Managed to somehow comeback and shoot +4 for the next 14 holes and shoot a highly unlikely 84

[@RaceMentally]

Enjoy watching your videos. Come out to San Diego. I’ve got plenty of courses and a rental home for you to stay in. Let’s play. My “fore” sounds really good as I’ve had a lot of practice. Lol

[@nicolasgolfeuramateur]

Will you ever come to France ? Some pretty nice golf here ;)

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes if I get my EU citizenship reinstated

[@mcbroombroom08]

Hi thanks for the great videos. What app do you use for the pga style name and score overlays?

[@GolfSidekick]

mcbroombroom08 powerpoint playa!

[@nickruss9255]

Love this content

[@nikagtuca4657]

Matt, how do you hit a 100y 58° wedge? I just don't understand that distance. That's essentially my gap wedge at 48°

[@TheBigwillistyle]

Matt, I lived in New York for 20 years. So when I first heard you say stuff like "playa" or "baus" in a South African accent, I'd be like "Get a load of this fuckin' guy". But when I saw this video and you lit up a "Shut the fuck up and jam!", now I be like "Playa is my BOY! " I could not stop laughing.

[@garcelsayah]

Love it!