How to Shoot 71 - Shot by Shot Mental Game Under Par - Part 1

[@OurHouseChannel]

Matt, I want to take a minute to tell you how much your videos are needed in my world. I'm 40, from North Carolina, and I've been playing for 22 years. This is my first season back after an 8 year hiatus. I threw everything I knew away and rebuilt my swing and my game. You have been such a huge part of my mental and emotional rebuild, with a huge emphasis on employing your course strategies. You reminded me that golf should be slapstick funny. I started the season a 14 handicap. I am now an 8.6. Only a month ago did I start to see real results from my reboot. My swing is more consistent due to me and and my hard work, but my scores and strategies are so much better due to your insight. Thank you so very much for everything and please continue to post your videos. Best of luck to you.

[@lb3boone536]

This is going to sound weird but I'm 40, from North Carolina have been playing for roughly 22 years and this is my first season back after a 5 year hiatus. I have also rebuilt my swing and have just started seeing real on course success and Matt's videos have been a big inspiration to me. If you have a girlfriend named Alison and a dog named Boone then I think we should meet up for a round to find out if we are doppelgangers or something.

[@OurHouseChannel]

@@lb3boone536 LOL! Thats already insanely similar, even without everything else lining up. My wife is Polly, and we have 4 dogs, 2 cats, and 35 koi. I'm not sure there is a large percentage of people out there who could truly unlearn 2 decades worth of mechanics and thought processes, so its not a good approach for most. It has worked for me, and if its worked for you, I would say were in a small group. Its all a brain game and takes real objectivity and discipline and a ton of patience.

[@oskarpatiszeretet]

Waddastory guys!!!LOL:)

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you kind sir. Now please do not worry. More videos coming. Great job reducing that handicap down to single figs. Stay strong playa and I like the idea of golf being funny. I have been in South Africa and seen so many guys taking it so seriously. It is so strange because in Thailand its just a fun session with the boys. 8 year hiatus down to an 8 is sick!

[@OurHouseChannel]

@@GolfSidekick I use a device called Game Golf. It tracks all your shots and stats so that's how I keep up with my handicap. What app do you use to trace your ball flight on camera? My KZbin channel is all DIY projects, but I am going to start a golf vlog where I am basically a guinea pig for all the drills and tips I see on here. Can't wait for part 2 playa!

[@josephwirtz8352]

That lead in song is next level awesome! Another reason why this is one of the best golf channels on YT!!!

[@TheMotownPhilly]

This is what I like about your vids...no filler just stuff that helps. Its so true with the commitment portion of the video. I cant tell you how many times I was 70 percent commited and then told myself "well if this works ill be 100% commited the next time" I think you can guess how those work out. Golf is between the ears. 70 percent mental and 30 percent mechanics.

[@GolfSidekick]

You have it spot on playa.good thoughts plus commitment equals brilliance.

[@alexmorris4303]

The commitment meter really tells the story of the shot. Also quite helpful to hear what was caused your discomfort. Thanks, Playa

[@GolfSidekick]

Its these bad thoughts that affect commitment. Good thoughts plus commitment equals great golf

[@jokeonthisbaby]

Matt, mate your a fantastic teacher man. I love your golf brain and your no ago approach to golf, keep up the good work. And if you ever want to hit up the Melbourne sandbelt courses hit me up, cheers brah

[@GolfSidekick]

Every Shot Must Have a Purpose is a must read! No swing mechanics, just mental game and brain training. Get it asap

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

Absolutely.

[@Ianp54]

I really enjoy your videos, they are really helping me approach my game in a better way, Thank you! I also just bought the book and I'm preparing to follow its advice. Once again, Thank You!

[@nopressuregolf]

I also went out after reading that book and shot +1 for 9 holes 2 rounds in a row after shooting about +6 every time!

[@TheDhauladhar]

Came here after a long time, and so glad to see Matt going from strength to strength. Your ideas are spot on, and have immensely helped my game over the last year or so! Of course, there is no recourse to the range but some of the tips here (and in other videos) are just what you need to mix with your practice. Note: your silent videos are still my favourite (not a comment on your voice - just my preference as it allows me to think for myself!) Go Playa!

[@skylersilbey8565]

I started playing golf two years ago, and averaged 56 on 9 holes. That year I got my 9 hole average down to 52. By the start of my school team 's next season (this year), I had grinded and gotten my average down to 47. After the end of this season my average for 9 was 45. However, despite all this, in tournament play and on 18 holes in general, I would always do poorly. I recently started watching the stress free golf, and my god has it helped. Today, I shot my first 9 holes ever in the 30s and then got that on the back 9 as well. I shot a 78, following all the stress free tips and ideas. It felt awesome! Thanks Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

BOOM BABY. Waddaplaya and waddanachiever. Keep going, I wanna know about the first 72

[@skylersilbey8565]

@@GolfSidekick Will do!

[@norms4831]

BUY THE BOOK PEOPLE! Matt got me on to it about 3 months ago, it has NOTHING to do with your swing, just your brain. One thing Matt and the book have certainly taught me, 100% of non committed shots are not great - GOTTA BE COMMITTED!!! It makes playing so much more enjoyable and relaxing!! Waiting for the mental vacations part Matt, I need that more than anyone - I get way too stressed out there ! When I'm having a wobbly pop after the round looking at the scorecard I realize it WASNT THAT BAD! Why don't I feel that way ON the course? Mental vacations needed. Awesome stuff again Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

Norm S Love it Norm. Committed shots with a nonchalant attitude to the result is the key to fun golf

[@Ossamakilla]

I would just like to say thank you. I finally shot an 84 my last time out after about 8 years away from the game, 9 rounds using your meathod, and buying a new set of clubs. (No driver) It was sweet! I also happened upon a reversible polo bucket. Not sure if it was the hat that did it, but I love it! Thanks again playa, and keep the great videos coming. BTW, a few guys on the course said "Whattaplaya" after a few of my shots playing through. Your building a big fanbase here in Oklahoma.

[@GolfSidekick]

Ossamakilla Cmon playas! Well done sir. It seems a lot of guys are coming back after a long layoff and I am happy for that if i can keep them playing and not giving up again! Thats the mission more golf more often by more players having more fun

[@erikmain4957]

Liked just because of the first blurb, now to actually watch the video. Love your stuff!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you good sir. Need to address the salty whiners to preempt the predictable comments

[@arklowrockz]

Alright Matt, just wanted to drop in to say I use the Thinking Box/Decision Line/Action Box routine all the time now. It has inculcated an excellent pre-shot routine consistency. I'm trying get one of my brothers (who struggles a lot playing) to implement it too). Got my Handicap Index from 28.9 down to 21.3 in 2022. Targeting a HI of 18 in 2023 (but living in Ireland qualifiers probably won't start until February).

[@andrewsmolak7038]

Thanks for this video. I've been working hard to improve my mental game and appreciate your focus on visualization and commitment to each shot.

[@ChalrieD]

Inspired by this video, I played this way today, hitting a 74, 3 strokes better than my all time best. Really stoked.

[@GolfSidekick]

Congratulations playa!!!!!

[@lb3boone536]

Matt, I've been hooked on your videos after I watched the 666 sub 80 video and found it brilliant. I love the way you edit and your humor is absolutely genius. This is my favorite one yet. Can't wait for part 2!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir. Part two will be very different to part one! And better lessons!

[@seancoxe3577]

My wife (my number one golf partner) bought me that book last Christmas, but it really clicked when I combined it with your '666' philosophy. It's had this 15.6 index golfer shooting in the 30s for nine the last couple times out. Thanks, Matt. I just turned 70 and it's the first time that's happened.

[@GolfSidekick]

Sean Coxe I love this. I also find that the 666 philosophy and the every shot has a purpose is really improving golf but add in to that my new preshot routine inspired by another KZbinr and I reckon its the perfect marriage of three techniques to make golf a walk in the park and if you play crap, a laugh in the park

[@seancoxe3577]

One more update. I play a lot of nine hole rounds, so I'm working more of a 333 approach. Today's round: Three pars (four actually), three up-and-downs (four actually), three birthday holes, and a freak birdie chip-in. Nifty 39 (unfortunately, two 3-putts as well, one on a GIR). Again, I am a 15+ handicapper! This stuff works!@@GolfSidekick

[@mattihelenius2]

Nicely done sir! I think now I gotta get this book just to see whats the fuzz around it.. Sean & Matt.

[@jimmywethington2047]

You and Golfholics have the best videos.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you playas and I agree.

[@PatrickDespain]

Matt, this is an awesome display of the teachings in the book. I'm glad it's visual and not just in the written word. I'm so happy you embraced as I did. Thanks for making this video...and appreciate the shout-out. #waddaplaya

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir. Been using your putting tip learning to play left handed too

[@PatrickDespain]

Golf Sidekick Excellent!!! I hope that is going well!

[@bobmurphy3061]

Love the inclusion of banjo tune Ruben at 7 minute mark! Fun video to watch too.

[@bigal1419]

Mental game, strategy and course management you share have resulted in a better score card. Thanks!

[@bigal1419]

Alright Matt, shot 80 today, I like the philosophy, I hack and scrambled. Breaking 80 is so close 👍, or so it seems.

[@BVIGrockle]

Loving the homemade soundtrack as well!

[@Fireman443]

What a great round so far ! Love watching the videos and the hard work you put in. Can’t wait for part two 👍

[@CrushOfSiel]

I finally broke par today with a two under. I definitely keep somethings you have said in mind. Mostly not thinking of anything but the next shot. I had an amazing short game today, I got up and down my first 4 attempts and I knew it was going to be a good day. 28 putts is also easily my best since I started tracking the stat :D.

[@pompair]

love your banter "left is no-man's land, no treasure buried there - I've looked" 😂😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you my good playa

[@TENNESSEETORNADO]

AWE SWEET there's my girl NOLEE!! been anticipating this...

[@GolfSidekick]

Bryan Poor girl was farting all the way round the course. Loud whoppers too

[@paulkoppenheffer5323]

Great vlog. That's the best your putting stroke has looked, very smooth stroke. Approach shots were great and a pretty solid job off the tee as well. Keep it up.

[@garyrae5413]

Another winner of a vlog as per...I'm putting that book on my Christmas list,recently read Golf is not a game of perfect by Bob Rotella and it instantly cut me by five shots minimum,let's hope this one can do the same...Rock on baby!

[@GolfSidekick]

Gary I know you’re a fan of Robin Matthew Williams. He has influenced my preshot routine big time with the no look swing process. That with the 666 philosophy and the every shot must have a purpose focus, youre set

[@justwondering1967]

This is what I have been looking for. The tracer is a cut above as well. Cheers!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir, have a look around, there are many nuggets of unadulterated gold here for you. Looking to show you guys how to transform into Han So Low this year!

[@justwondering1967]

Golf Sidekick Sharing your channel with my golf buddies.🙏

[@kevintwomey2350]

The commitnometer is 100% relatable and feels like a bad shot/choice slasher!

[@dinoshanios]

Tunes my China!! Loving the tunes. Congrats on the break par!!

[@troyajohnson26]

You're swing is growing on me!

[@sas949]

Another great video full of useful information. Well done

[@douglasaird1651]

Nice, looking forward to part 2. Off to Amazon now to find that book. :)

[@douglasaird1651]

Purchased!

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent. Give it s couple of reads and apply the ideas. Youll love golf again

[@chillaz3000]

Hi Matt. Its great to see you improving as the videos go on. Very nice round mate.

[@josecabral1393]

These are my favorite type of videos from you

[@GolfSidekick]

Made with you in mind playa

[@adamhazelwood5282]

You look in great shape (been fasting?), as does your game. Impressive progress. I've downloaded Aneka's book. Cheers.

[@coreyl6221]

Great stuff as usual Bru. Keep 'em coming!

[@jimbecker6512]

This channel is way too underrated

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

Great so far Matt, well done mate, swinging like a champ and noticeably not going for the 'big hit'! I'm no expert and that's putting it mildly but your balance looks great here.

[@christophervasquez4715]

Great video as always, Thank you!

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

For those who have read the book and watched this....excellent.

[@denissonsing8632]

What a great 6 hole start. Playaaa. Even better comments. Love it

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you Ds

[@jarmomarkkanen2473]

I love that book, my favourite.

[@ktkl68]

You are deceptively good. Straight hitter. Great putter.

[@tobiastemann8295]

Wow, great job playa!

[@markmcgregor4183]

Best shot of the round for me was at 8:12. Remarkable recovery from an animal hole. 10/10.

[@SharperGolf]

Another great video Matt. Congratulations on breaking par and the 2 under start!

[@chrisr1ryder]

Great video. Going to Bangkok to golf next month. Super stoked

[@GolfSidekick]

Nice! Perfect timing too, great weather

[@chrisr1ryder]

@@GolfSidekick nikanti, alpine, royal golf, and thana city. What do u think of those courses

[@GolfSidekick]

Chris Leung Love all of them. I played royal in my How to Not break 80 video and has lovely slippery greens. Thana city I loved and nikanti and alpine are Must play courses in bangkok. Waddaholiday

[@chrisr1ryder]

@@GolfSidekick ya. 2nd time golfing in Bangkok. U playing any of those places next week? 3rd to 7th

[@GolfSidekick]

Chris Leung nah i am in South Africa now my good man til 7 jan

[@niknayak]

Great video series Matt! Looking forward to the next episode. And I just bought the book. Will look forward to reading it.

[@vocher38]

SUPERB VIDEO MATT !!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks T dawg

[@oldgold5848]

Great stuff Matt!

[@d8v1dee]

keep rocking those shorts!

[@GolfSidekick]

I have no choice now. Girlfriend hates them but I love them

[@rayspooner1982]

I used the "triple 6 method" today. I got a 6 on the first three holes. FML.

[@tylerhintz4589]

I love his hats

[@caydencundiff2169]

Thank you so much for you content I broke 72 at my course!

[@GolfSidekick]

SICK my good man!

[@johnwarrington5248]

Nice work champ, loving the color coordination too .. 😁

[@weezl007]

Bro you did it!!!!

[@michaelharte9572]

WADDAVIDEO, seriously impressive thought in these videos, great stuff Matt.

[@GolfSidekick]

michael harte thanks sir i think part twomay be even better!!

[@michaelharte9572]

@@GolfSidekick looking forward to it.

[@leobrady8264]

Try the golfers mind golf mind book it’s 👍

[@paulhoughton5431]

Your videos get better and better Matt. Not sure about the shorts? But the rest of the round so far is cracking. Have you changed your driver? Putter looks different also?

[@GolfSidekick]

This was my first round with the Epic. The first tee shot was the first time I ever hit it. The putter is a PRGR i found at the shaft fitters studio the day before when I got my Epic put together. Shorts I bought the day before too. I do love them.

[@joncampisi8311]

Matt, what kind of putter are you using these days.

[@drjunk7918]

i started watching this only last week , keen to try , I use to have a 16 handicap, but now 22 as i havent played in years and only started again around 7 months ago, recently i played the 1st 5 holes 1+ and then I hit an 8 on a par 4 and lost my shit,( 5 shots in bunker) FML, I ended up hitting 11+ so I am keen to try your method as I plan to get my handicap down to single figures I do have a bit of a cricketers swing after playing 28 seasons of cricket, I am in my 50s and I have a nice swing but my mental aspect sucks , I am also keen to try your method on 5 foot putts, wish me luck and your course management

[@justinpeterich3441]

6:25 “DEAD” out of nowhere😂

[@resozv]

New putter? nice 👍 👍

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir but went ice cold soon after so I am back on the Cleveland Classic. I took that crap fat grip off and stuck a slim Winn grip on and now it's even more boss

[@reuk]

Waddaplaya!

[@mackeycharli256]

No treasure buried there, I’ve looked. 😂

[@TheC130navigator]

If you fancy a great golf book, check out “The Mental Game of Golf”

[@vivekp.5210]

Dude, you make me want to play(a) every day...never ever change or Kochenbolz will curse you with the yips.

[@BobbyKewley]

Nicely done. Is that a new putter, Matt..? 🤔

[@inricardenaz9787]

great content bro !!

[@stephensmith5791]

WADDAPLAYA

[@OwenL2020]

I literally had a dream that the Golf Channel gave you a show. It was this, but... On TV.

[@GolfSidekick]

Ew nasty! Imagine all the things I would have to say and not say!

[@OwenL2020]

@@GolfSidekick Soon as I woke up I thought, "Hehe, he would never."

[@TheLovepools]

The other day I was thinking, do pros wear sunglasses while playing? Well this guy does so case solved.

[@GolfSidekick]

Stenson. Duval. Oosthuizen

[@tristanlewin4190]

Love the disclaimer :'D

[@GolfSidekick]

Unfortunately it is needed for all the salty bros out there

[@aleks2884]

Waddaplaya!!!!!

[@joncampisi8311]

Matt, what kind of putter are you using these days?

[@GolfSidekick]

Still Cleveland Classic. This was just one round where I used this PRGR Silver Blade.

[@petteremberson]

old teaching pro talked about visualisation. use it all the time when putting, shame I don't use it more in my game. tell Steve I've caught a few of them ball marking cheats (oh is it not allowed or sorry I didn't realised I did that is the norm).

[@Kev_Manus]

9:00 Waddaplaya!!!

[@djtoneo]

You are the GOAT

[@GolfSidekick]

Ive been called a dog and a pig by women. Ive been called a donkey and in thailand ive been called a buffalo. Ive been told I have a memory like an elephant and I eat like a hyena. Ive been called a ive been called a fox and a weasel. Ive yet to be called a goat. Lol

[@djtoneo]

@@GolfSidekick LOL (fyi G.O.A.T. = greatest of all time)

[@kgbov]

I was about to recommend the book "Be a Player", then I realized it's by the same authors. If their process worked for Annika Sorenstam, it's worth a shot.

[@goochball5]

What shoes are they?

[@stoneyface65]

This video reminds me of Wes Anderson films.

[@ryan.corbett_]

Hey Matt, you were allowed free relief from that animal hole that you landed in on your second shot on hole 5 via rule 16, FYI. I couldn’t tell if you took it or played out of the hole.

[@GolfSidekick]

Played out of it because it has grown over nd the hole was sealed so no relief I reckoned

[@ryan.corbett_]

Golf Sidekick ah makes sense. Thanks for the videos they have been helping! Shot a 49 Monday and shot 43 today on the same course by keeping the driver in the bag more when it wasn’t needed and not going for crazy low percentage shots like 3 wood into a green with water nearby.

[@mcfly2727]

WaddaMindGuru!👌👍

[@GolfSidekick]

Hey MD just made your shipping label now. Waddacoincidence!

[@mcfly2727]

@@GolfSidekick well waddayouknow! 🤭👌

[@mcfly2727]

Now for the waddaplayaa flowery sun hat!

[@wx811]

Shooting under par is an exercise in not making but one to two mental mistakes max during the round, if any. When I shot 2 under 70, I made three mental mistakes that cost me 3 strokes. Those holes I made a bogey when it should have been par. By the way, you do know most courses consider a hole by a burrowing animal ground under repair right? Free relief.

[@wx811]

Of course, this is all just my personal experience. Not trying to prude around giving advice, because I'm not giving advice at all. Just saying what I believe contributes to shooting solid scores from my own experience.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah but it was grown over and closed up so i didnt take relief because it was part of the course now

[@wx811]

@@GolfSidekick Makes sense.

[@wx811]

One question. What's your swing trigger? Mine is a slight pull away from the ball with the clubhead, replace behind the ball, and then hit. With my putter, I bounce the putter off the ground and back down, then hit. Do you forward press? Or is it something unique, like a breaking of the left knee? Just asking out of curiosity.

[@GolfSidekick]

No swing trigger on my swing or putting. Never thought about that. The only thing I have been doing, since taking up yoga, is recognizing where my tension is held and then releasing it before the swing. Most cases it's my forearms and hands. Relax them and then hit. I don't have any funny things like forward press or knee breaking. I just grip it and rip it.

[@tonyduff7054]

I have been playing for about 10yrs now. best score 87 shoot in the 90s would the book help me?

[@GolfSidekick]

I believe it will help anyone and everyone. If you can shoot in the 90s and you HAVE shot in the 80s then I believe you can always shoot in the 80s. Youve proved you can now its just mental

[@kevinclark5086]

I can appreciate your strategy but for me I have more than one miss so can't plan a hole as well as you are. But I have realised recently that I have been playing swing during a round and not about playing golf and scoring and handicap has come down last few weeks.

[@GolfSidekick]

Kevin Clark See when you say you can’t do something, I don’t believe you. Tell me why you can’t plan a hole. The reason you make more than one miss is because lack of commitment to the shot. I had a miss on 5 and I played the shot I knew to play. There is a solution to everything but by saying can’t it eliminates the possibility of it. Now if you said “yet” at the end of your sentence, then I would believe you. You will see in part two there were some REALLY bad misses!!!! Hole 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 all terrible! Next couple days.

[@kevinclark5086]

Believe me I have tried to commit and aim for the right area but then the dreaded miss just appears. I will however try to take your advice at the weekend and play freely and confident.

[@GolfSidekick]

Misses happen sir. We just roll with the punches and play the next shot well. What are you REALLY thinking on those big misses? Its impossible that there is a good thought plus great commotment behind that shot. There is doubt and fear and youll recognise it better when you become cognizant of it. Then take action and reset

[@danielflores6136]

First!!! Glad to have you back Matt!!!

[@drzlife9756]

Yes dude!

[@triwinartogolflover3906]

Why so so confidence for 1 meter putt? Please give us the tips

[@GolfSidekick]

I will make a putting video I promise. Just super busy now

[@triwinartogolflover3906]

@@GolfSidekick ok , thanks. Iam waitiing broh

[@Brian-wg9wk]

@07:49, you get free relief from a borrowing animal's hole (Rule 16 in the new 2019 rules)

[@GolfSidekick]

This one was fully grown over though so i dont think so. Didnt seem fair as the hole was filled in. Just a bum lie

[@Brian-wg9wk]

Golf Sidekick good point!

[@GIOBOT-u3z]

Hi Matt, rating out of 10 for Every Shot Must Have a Purpose? I'm considering buying that book. Nice video bro~

[@GolfSidekick]

Giovanni Williams Dude best book ever i shot 71 after reading it. Get it NOW

[@GIOBOT-u3z]

@@GolfSidekick Thanks bro...then its done!

[@MrSaints74]

Never change the music please.

[@shihanma2480]

Why is your 71 so different with TIger's? Nice job btw

[@SpdyHS]

Waddagreatnewputta!

[@GolfSidekick]

First round out with it. Was super hot but went ice cold the next day so its been retired!

[@dmhawley13]

Burrowing animal holes are free relief I’m pretty sure. I remember bubba arguing with a rules official about why a certain animal was a burrowing animal so he could get relief.

[@pattydukes525]

Why are you able to comfortably hit draws with everything... yet a driver cuts?

[@GolfSidekick]

No confidence and no commitment because no preparation. It's all about knowing how to do it and This was also my first round with the Epic.....set at Neutral and 9° I have since changed it to 10° setting and on the DRAW setting...I've also learned to hit a draw and fade with the help of Robin Matthews Williams channel.

[@bryanlina4724]

The disclaimer at the beginning. Haha. Should have let that play for a few more seconds so those that need to see it, do.

[@hejjj4580]

whats the name of your shoes?

[@GolfSidekick]

Dude they suck. Never buy Nike golf shoes. The soles are already peeling off.

[@TizyxPvP]

@@GolfSidekick Ok

[@TizyxPvP]

@@GolfSidekick They look hela sexy tough

[@jacobhardman1303]

Is that a new putter?