How to Shoot 74 with Useless Wedge Game - 2 under on the back side

[@bluesfool1]

I really appreciate your advice. I had my best round of golf ever a week and a half ago (87) but now back up around 95-105... your advice keeps me inspired and coming back on the course.

[@bm4995]

me too, turns out dont have to be a pro to give us motivation to play well.... and we did play well after watching Matt vids.

[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

nice work playa. I've recently softened my swing on my irons to gain accuracy, it means I have to club up most of the time until I feel confident in swinging harder, but it's working. Constantly shooting 88-91 now. Time to hit the range for the short game and practice everything under 100.

[@TheJamieGambino]

Matt just so you know I'm literally watching all your videos all day lol while I drive they're playing, making breakfast eland when I get home from work 🤣

[@pbmaster77]

You know when you hear the music kick on the birdie putt is dropping 100%! Whattaaaplayyaaa

[@hghspd8368]

“Most people wonder what I’m talking about most of the time.” I felt that in my soul.

[@GolfSidekick]

hgh spd83 Waddasoulman

[@darrensteele4788]

Waddaday! Always love seeing new Golf Sidekick videos. Your instructions and thoughts are really helping me lower my scores.

[@GolfSidekick]

Darren Steele Thank you sir and I am happy to hear that you are becoming the playa you werent meant to be. What are you currently struggling with?

[@darrensteele4788]

I'm struggling with consistency. I rarely use my driver, and go with a 3 wood or hybrid instead. I've been better at dialing in my iron distances, but have a weird shank to the right when least expected.

[@stevencarrier5060]

Your editing has gotten so much better! Love the commentary versus having to read it.

[@garathjax420]

Waddadrive. Looking at this has me thinking about taking my driver out of retirement. Then I had a word with myself and put it up for sale. 😎

[@GolfSidekick]

I did that with my Vokey 58 degree. I sold it and never looked back. Back to Mizuno. Just cant seem to let go of my crappy putter I bought. It just sits there taunting me. Saying take me out and play with meeeeee

[@jaker1160]

This is slowly becoming my favorite KZbin golf channel!

[@GolfSidekick]

Slowly!!!!! Waddatortoise!

[@jaker1160]

Golf Sidekick i am sorry, but that hat is an acquired taste!

[@theswedishgolferchannel1186]

That back 9 was absolute 🔥🔥🔥⭐️👑🏆 U got it in you Playa’!! Breaking 70 in 2019 - I’m sure!

[@drewsmith6052]

First off, I want to say your videos are awesome and I really appreciate the small drills during you playing and they have really helped take a few strokes off my game. Second thing, keep rocking the bucket hats and your new Nike shoes are dope! Whataplaya!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Drew Smith Thank you DS. I agree with everything you said and I hope I can help shave a few more off

[@leftygolf2985]

Great video! 29 putts! I’d say you’ve got that brumuda grass figured out. And your video editing is awesome!

[@norms4831]

Never seen you so loose with the driver, awesome job. Not spinning out of your boots just nice relaxed swing and you were smashing it! Keep up the great work Matt, my handicap is down so you have converted at least one person (although I suspect many more in reading the comments!). Merch time......

[@GolfSidekick]

Norm S It was couple weeks after black mountain so I was super loose and confident. Then I broke this driver and had to get the Epic. Great job lowering the handicap but we need it even looweeerrrrrr boss

[@norms4831]

@@GolfSidekick working on it! Putting and chipping were the largest improvements along with smarts on the course, all you SIR!

[@dinoshanios]

Keep rocking the good music Matt. It certainly makes the videos more interesting and interactive. Love the tune that comes in as you're about to make birdie which I've also noticed in other videos.

[@GolfSidekick]

I do enjoy music almost as much as golf. If I had it my way, the vids would be loaded with 70's rock, Kings of Leon, Incubus, Audioslave and Greta Van Fleet.

[@playtimetom]

Golf Sidekick All good bands!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thomas Hammock Exactly. I only listen to good music my good man

[@deep2732]

Raoul Duke with the waddaplaya putting tutorial 10/10

[@petteremberson]

ha ha ha ha, great vlog. love the little bits, voice overs and music. regards putting played a course where the greens were 16 on the stimp and mate I played with kept asking me about how many holes/balls do I aim ( 2 balls left or right of the hole). I said I aim for the bottom of the hole...…. seriously I aimed for the run, which way the ball is going to run. mind you some courses I've played you need to look from your putt and behind it to see which way the putt goes.

[@vocher38]

Glad that my opinion is useful. Waddaround Matt !!

[@Iversonwings1]

Great round Matt!!

[@theamaturegolfer7798]

Those greens are unreal. I want to play here

[@Eitrii]

red-headed step child. lol

[@MatByrne1]

Your driving and putting is getting more spot on mate :-)

[@paulhoughton5431]

Slapping the ball with a short back swing like a red headed step child! Brilliant!

[@zacharymilos392]

You are the playeriest of all playas.

[@denissonsing8632]

Great round of golf. Whataplaya

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddadenis! Youve been around these parts since a long time ago. Thank you

[@jamcoombes]

Great video, fantastic production. When are the Golf Channel going to recruit you?

[@GolfSidekick]

jamcoombes They couldnt get me on their channel. I am all about that maverick rogue vibe. Then I would have to start pushing swing mechanic moves and all that nonsense. I prefer the grip it and rip it school of thought.

[@luckymojo9348]

love watching your videos currently on a 2 week break from golf, and watching your videos with commentary makes it so I can't wait to get back on the course!! btw do you know why your wedges were poor on the day??

[@GolfSidekick]

lucky mojo93 They had been poor for a while and even to this day are nowhere near where they need to be. I dunno where it came from but The yips just slipped in. And I have no good facility to work on these shots near me in Bangkok. I will post a video showing how I cure it when I am in South Africa next month. I will work my bag off on these shots

[@MrBonified66]

Driving it like an absolute boss!

[@NomadJoe0323]

I think you should trademark “Waddaplaya” as well as the silhouette of Didi

[@y27x23]

You’re awesome playa!! Not sure I’m with you on that “red-headed-step-child” putting comment... my putting personally has improved drastically with a shorter backswing... just sayin’... you would absolutely obliterate me in any golf round so I’m probably not one to talk. Keep these coming... I’m loving the content

[@joseocampo9285]

Nice Video WADAPLAYAA This year, how often were you practicing each week and how often were you playing each week? Good luck back in SA.

[@GolfSidekick]

JOSE OCAMPO will answer in my Ask Me anything video coming soon

[@superque4]

2:12 I really thought the dog was taking a piss at his second shot. lol

[@jarrettmorris3903]

What do you use for the score and yardages in your videos. Like the scoreboard up in the top right?

[@charliehansen5261]

“like a red-headed step child” lol

[@ChiefTief]

9:16 "Okay, look cool and tap in this putt. Yeah that was smooth, now let me just get this out of my pocket..."

[@nicholasavramis2576]

When are you back in SA? I would love to play a round with you. I will be in CPT in Jan-19. Great vids

[@GolfSidekick]

Nicholas Avramis I will be in SA 12 Nov to 7 Jan

[@nicholasavramis2576]

@@GolfSidekick nuts! I am not back in CPT till Jan 12. Too bad. BTW, I love the tracer. That is my fav part of the videos.

[@michaelharte9572]

Poor wedge play?? And still a super 74, great shooting playa.

[@tristanlewin4190]

Hey Playa, love the merch. Any chance of getting some polo shirts made that we can take out on the course?

[@GolfSidekick]

Tristan Lewin Still working on it to get it to everyone in a decent amount of time in the US mainly. Should be available for order in the next week or so.

[@tristanlewin4190]

@@GolfSidekick Oh I was meaning the type of shits, from what I could see on the site it looks like they're just T-Shirts, was wondering if you had any collared ones.

[@GolfSidekick]

Tristan Lewin Coming soon playa

[@paulhoughton5431]

Always trust the universe..swinging that driver well Matt!

[@_BLacKWaTeR_]

Golf Motivation for me in this video !!👍

[@johnwarrington5248]

' I was slapping the ball with a short back swing like a red headed step child ' , mwahahahahaha .🤣😂😅 Waddaplaya... ✔

[@dank454]

8:43 that music haha love it best part of the vids

[@GolfSidekick]

Dan K Honestly its copyright free music and just put out there online but I listen to it everyday just because It makes me feel so good especially that song. Also the final song the oceans eleven sounding one. Just love them and add them to my vibes everyday.

[@RickTesno]

@@GolfSidekick I love the vibes of those! Can you divulge what they are /where to find? I need more groove in my day.

[@lucaslonghurst]

What do you use to trace the shots?

[@Ossamakilla]

My buddies teased me today, saying I'm playing "old man golf"....till we got to the clubhouse...and I won. Waddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly playa. Waddaman

[@Bobcaygeon-1]

I got the same thing, but can't argue results and not losing balls.

[@punnlah8298]

Waddaplaya! Keep up the good work

[@golfeverysecond]

Can Jake come putt for me Tomorrow?

[@Packman33]

You crush the ball playyyya

[@TheMotownPhilly]

So are you using the same backswing for each put and just changing your acceleration for distance?

[@GolfSidekick]

PHILLIP WHITMORE I take it further back on the backswing the further i go from the hole and making sure I follow through longer too. No more short slappy back stroke because then i need to force the acceleration with a tight grip and I lose all feel and distance control. Long fluid back stroke and nice smooth acceleration to follow through like the same distance past rhe ball as my back swing. Also a light grip on the club and rock the shoulders back and forth and take the slap motion with my hands out the equation

[@leoncoertzen1649]

“Right in the Pantie” Best KZbin comment ever!

[@Takeabowson1986]

"I chip like a bows" 😂😂😂

[@peterryan7340]

I feel your pain mate. My wedges hate me too

[@teatimegolf]

Waddadog

[@timothybuffham4889]

What are, or why are, the circles around the cups?

[@hillhead11]

What’s the white circle around the hole? Circle of friendship?

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

Looking at the diarrhoea divots, maybe the ground was a bit too puddingy for good wedge play? Everything else looked great though Matt, nice work! The putt borrow advice never gets old.

[@GolfSidekick]

It could be, the course is always like that because its on the water table. I will see how wedges go in SA where the conditions will be more African and less Asian. You could be onto something. Puddingy is also a great word

[@bobt5778]

2:36 no no! Keep your eyes down forever!

[@christopheracker4242]

Buy new ones playa! Best decision EVA!

[@donkoo7687]

"F#cking Dog" ... "F#cking Dog" Lol!

[@sosajuli]

I´m wondering wtf are you talking about. lol impressive round my friend.

[@teatimegolf]

Merch store is sick playa! #teeshirt #iwant

[@andrewtan5442]

Can we appreciate the soccer balls (or footballs) on the flagsticks?

[@OakBarrelTravel]

Great Video My Brother ! Its Ian BTW new channel Name for the new business

[@Naseby105]

are caddies mandatory?

[@karmababy5077]

Dear Matt. In future, please include all recorded F-Bombs. Regards. N.

[@K_V1_4]

I noticed you have a bit of a baby draw on your irons but a fade for your driver/woods do you know why because I have a bit of that issue as well

[@GolfSidekick]

Karl Villanueva I dont call it an issue. I just jam. Because I like to hit a fade off the tee I dont wanna change it. The main reason for the driver shaping like that is because I just merely think of a fade. I merely think of a draw when I hit a 3 or 5 iron. That is the only reason. I will do a video on super simple shot shaping one day in the next couple months but I think first step is dont see it as an issue especially if you are playinf fine with two ball shapes

[@K_V1_4]

@@GolfSidekick Thanks Matt, never thought of it that way👌👌

[@mattihelenius2]

Matt, Matt... Matt.. Matt.WHAT A F...ING DOG? WADDAMATWEDGEPLAYAHs

[@GolfSidekick]

MATTI Helenius That dog kills me every time. He is so friendly, always coming over for a scritch scratch

[@AnantJain-es5xj]

7:10 BIRDIE INCOMING! 10:01 BIRDIE INCOMING!

[@TehZNCify]

WADDA RED HEADED STEP CHILD

[@maradonajedis]

5:57 Waddanadvice!!

[@themiddleman781]

Why do all the courses have circles around the hole? Thanks boyfriend

[@GolfSidekick]

Kissing circle

[@themiddleman781]

@@GolfSidekick Thanks Baus, but still don't know what that is. Lol. For lag putts? Or the caddy kisses you? Or gimmie range?

[@marnixsimon1215]

Looks like all missed puts are on the low side. Low in pace or underread the slope

[@GolfSidekick]

Marnix Simon Yep a loooong learning process over the last year. Grew up on bent grass. Bermuda is another beast!

[@marnixsimon1215]

You are talking about the grain, is that typical for asian greens? Don't really understand what it is...

[@GolfSidekick]

Marnix Simon Yeah its usually used in tropical or very hot climates. Bent grass would die very quickly if they used t I think florida and arizona use it and also Durban south africa, mainly warm and humid places. The grain makes the ball break more or less on a slope depending which way its growing. Into you and its twice as slow. With you its twice as fast. And increases break exponentially as the ball dies. The grain direction takes the ball like a surfer on a wave.

[@Smallsenberg]

Waddaplayay

[@k20ahole]

You’re the shit Matt

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you my good man. I concur with your findings.

[@oldgold5848]

Nice play Matt. while planting a feather helps with birdies, only selling your soul to Satan helps with wedges.....

[@hlchee]

Gangster looks cool ..

[@rhettcoleman7734]

“Anotha chunky monkey” now i know what im gonna say when i fat it from now on

[@00SingleSeven]

You sound like a gamer sadaplays..

[@playtimetom]

#biggerboomboomwiththeboomstick

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

Matt... your short game.... your left arm collapses after impact... that's the effect... the cause is mental... Go through with the shot, don't collapse or chicken wing the left arm. Cheers.

[@GolfSidekick]

Elvis Presley It is all mental thank you King. I really love watching your Las Vegas shows when you were still slim. Waddashowman. I wil be spending time on this shot in south africa as I will have great facilities available to me unlike in bangkok central

[@ElvisPriscillaPresley]

@@GolfSidekick Thank you....It's all burning love amongst us golfers.

[@callumfraser1011]

It’s been too long since your last video

[@magicmike1122]

U driving 300 yds?? Wadddaa idunno bout that

[@GolfSidekick]

Sometimes I can when the swing is loose and I am not too stiff. Its not out of the realms of possibility since my swing speed is 112mph. But I have a downward strike on the ball lately whereas beginning of 2018 I was hitting up 1 degree. Those were going 320+. Driving 340 yard greens with my Volvik Vivids! It isnt that difficult to hit over 300 if the swing is 110mph+ but my body needs to be loose without knots in my back and with a very relaxed forearms and shoulders and wrists so I can commit more.

[@watto3746]

You chip like a British Association of Urological Surgeon?

[@GolfSidekick]

Watto 37 exactly, precise and with the ability to arouse you mwahahaha BAUS!!!!

[@thinnikornchannel7245]

She used to Caddy me No. 100^^

[@omarkhan9515]

Cant you make a chipping video. im a 2 handi that has failed and this part of the game. chippping yips :(

[@GolfSidekick]

omar khan When I am in South Africa I will be doing that. Expect it in the next few weeks. Every type of chip from every lie in every situation

[@GolfSidekick]

omar khan The wikipedia of chipping

[@johnnyb2562]

Loving the shot tracers, it adds a lot to the quality of the videos and your editing effort really shows. The weirdest golf course interruption I've had was in Baltimore, a taxi cab on the cart path that clearly took a wrong turn somewhere. Check out this teaching pro Larry Cheung for some great stuff on a wedge system. I love to use his technique off my back foot for the low spinner: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maDIZXR9d6mEmaM

[@RibeyeOfTheSky]

Plz baus, make #likeabaus shirtz

[@nathanvuilleumier3254]

you duffed your wedge because of your backswing. When you play a wedge you come so much from the inside

[@GolfSidekick]

Nathan Vuilleumier Yep, a manifestation of my mental state. Once I sort out the confidence thru practice, I will be a boss

[@KJV1776WASP]

How is carnivore diet going?

[@GolfSidekick]

It was going well then went to Malaysia to see family. Not so well there with all the dim sum, delicious toast with kaya jam and other stuff. Family is very far from my way of thinking relating to diet. Bad reaction to all the grain/wheat/gluten/fibrous stuff and my stomach issue returned - hard and bloated on the left side again and toothpaste poo.. Back on the wagon again since Wednesday and feeling good, teflon coated poo again. I have been lagging behind getting in enough chow though. I get stuck-in to the liver which is so filling and then neglect to drink my eggs and eat my butter sticks for fat. Will need to ramp it up. I notice however that blueberries and mango don't give me stomach issues so eat that every now and then too. I've cut out the milk they sell here. It's mainly milk powder and adds no value to life. Will be trying some raw milk when I am in South Africa again. New favorite dish is pig heart with bacon. What a delight.