I BROKE 80 for the first time ever... Here's how

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks all for watching this one! Yes I pronounced Gullane wrong at the start too 🤦‍♂️😂

[@TWTexasA1]

Is it Gull-Lane ?

[@martinlaird4738]

@@TWTexasA1 Scotsman here - it’s pronounced “Gull-in”

[@J_Lgolf]

You need to lift some weights, that drive is weak.

[@mikehamilton367]

​@TWTexasA1 nah its gull-in

[@iwasonceanalian]

Hi from denmark, im 52 and just started golf again after 25 years... if u got a little bit better at putting, wow just wow, 1 over par after 9 holes with an incredible eagle!!! nice. And congrats on the score mate... u rock! have a great day

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@phillipismay3585]

You guys rock, great to finally see Real midhcappers play Real golf No bullsh...thnks from Sydney Australia m

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate that Phillip! Thanks for watching 👍

[@misterfahrenheit5509]

Fent's unique camera work will never get old.

[@UpDownGolf]

😂 It does when you're editing it

[@SanctumGamer]

Dude, congratulations man, that's quite the achievement. Not many truly understand the effort one needs to put in to achieve such a milestone. To see you do it in such a short space is honestly inspiring!! I started playing golf just over a year ago, round about the same time you posted your first video. I have been here, watching your every painful chunk, shank, blade, duff, you name it, you did it, I saw it! I felt every painful shot and cheered your every par! It's awesome to see you achieve this milestone of breaking 80, a milestone that I've set myself to break by the end of this year. Seeing you do it gives me hope. Last week, I shot an 85 for the first time so I know it's just around the corner. Congratulations once again! Here's to seeing you on the PGA Tour soon...because that's the thought we all have every time we shoot a low score!! 😁

[@UpDownGolf]

Hahaha thanks Sanctum Gamer! Appreciate you watching all this time 👍 Best of luck with your golf too!

[@guyr7351]

Wow! If your breaking 80 within a year of playing that’s going some. I’m returning to the game after 30 years, struggling to get into 90’s consistently but just had a very good round gross 95 +23 off a PH of 29, this included a 9, 3 x 3 putts and a double bunker shot so breaking 90 was in there. Whenever I see links courses and the wind I just think my ball would be going all over the place so to break 80 in those conditions👍👍

[@UpDownGolf]

I've been playing about 2 years now guyr 👍 Scores are all well and good aren't they. As long as you enjoy your golf, that's all that matters. Aha! It wasn't as bad as I was expecting tbh

[@guyr7351]

@@UpDownGolf there’s always a laugh to be had with the game, either from lucky bounces or smiling in the face of adversity. Played a 4 ball scramble in a comp, with me being the high handicapper. 1st tee my three playing partners all pulled drives into the trees, one got a bounce out, I topped my 3W 150 yards to be the nominated drive 😂

[@JensenPeck-r8u]

Fent's unique camera work will never get old.. Fent's unique camera work will never get old..

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha trust me it does 😂

[@AndrewDiLiddo]

Bravo Luke! and the eagle too, amazing round of golf! Wanna see more of this courses fo sure

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Andrew! Ah the course was awesome!

[@yummytopdj]

Well played Luke, great course, well done breaking 80 look forward to more great golf in Scotland, keep um coming

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! Will do, we've got two videos to come from this trip 👍

[@Phil222G]

What a round of golf played and stayed in Gullane about 40 years ago and loved it stayed at The Golf Hotel you certainly had your A game with you today and an Eagle Wow .

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Phil! Awesome course isn't it

[@Phil222G]

A lot cheaper then as well lol @@UpDownGolf

[@atscottcarnoustie2946]

That's the best you tube round of golf I've seen for a long long time. Great golf a d hopefully this spurs you on with a bit of confidence⛳️. 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@scottelder7648]

I’ve been busy with work but new this video dropped. I was going to get to it sooner than later, and it did not disappoint!! Fantastic round. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate you finding time to watch it Scott! Thanks man 👊⛳

[@Moonpig1971]

Great round Luke...your game has come on so much, especially your course management. Reckon you'll be shooting consistently in the 70's in the not too distant future

[@UpDownGolf]

I'm hoping so! Thanks for watching 👊⛳

[@briangray00]

You owe me a pint for sticking with you through the bleak times 😇. Well played Luke. I always knew you had it in you. Fluky eagle - well done (I'm yet to get one). I think taking 5 iron out of that rough could have wrecked your card on a different day. I really enjoy how positive you always are (easy with this round...).

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Brian 😂 Fully meant that eagle though... 👀

[@briangray00]

@@UpDownGolf I expect you have a bridge you'd like to sell me.

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

Hole out on 6 was awesome man!!! I remember the first time I broke 80, I was about the same 15+ handicap, praying to get better. Laid up on 18 (par 5), 3rd shot (136yrds) was fat, barely covered water bounced off rocks, safely on the green.. 2 putts later netted me my first 79!! I still recall the story. GREAT round man!!

[@UpDownGolf]

Aha that's awesome dkorda! I was chuffed with this one too 👍

[@gonewiththewindleys]

Most exciting round of golf I've ever watched on a computer screen! Awesome!

[@UpDownGolf]

Aha thanks man! Appreciate that 👊⛳

[@FentsGolf]

Amazing round mate! Pleasure to watch it!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks mate! 👊

[@os21]

Great video. And congrats. Cracked up on that 16th hole when you flubbed the shot and the crows screamed lol.

[@UpDownGolf]

Hahaha very fitting wasn't it 😂

[@PK-Golf]

Lovely to see. Congratulations! 🎉 Me myself chasing breaking 80 too. ⛳️

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! Good luck!

[@sharpguesser]

one of the best shots on youtube

[@UpDownGolf]

🙌 Aha thanks man! Appreciate it 👊

[@mailmanruiz]

Congratulations mate. Love your channel. I can totally relate to you as my game has run parallel with yours over the last few years. I too earned my first eagle and broke 80 this summer. One of the best feelings you can have in this game. Still waiting on a hole in one but hoping it comes sometime soon. Great round. Hopefully many more to come. 🎉

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Ruiz! Appreciate that 👍 No hole in one for me wither yet, haven't come close tbh 😂

[@Sergeant_Baller]

Awesome job! 80 is my goal right now but I’m getting closer with some of the tips I’m finding here.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! I'm sure you'll crack it 👍

[@bilal137]

Quality content & Quality golf as well Luke. Scotland’s been good to both you and Fents. Keep it coming.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Bilal! Will do 👍

[@eclipseflooringdaz1656]

Well done Luke. Amazing round. Great to watch that.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Daz! Appreciate it 👊⛳

[@Bossemannene]

Great round of golf and a good video - hardly any "camera moments" 😂. That shot! I'm planning on coming south from Norway in order to play some winter golf. Would love to get down to Gullane, but probably further south is best.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! Scotland is brilliant if you get the chance to play some golf there 👍

[@joewagener5967]

Well done Luke some excellent golf there any time 80 is broken it's unbelievable on our handicap

[@UpDownGolf]

100% Joe! Thanks man

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

Excellent golf sir, incredible eagle as well! What a shot

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Jonny!

[@paulgreen758]

mate your swing looked smooth on the whole, great job, ive not yet broken 80 since I started back, did it many times in my 20s, but I did sneak a 80 on a par 72, so getting closer in my 60s

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Paul! That's awesome mate 👊⛳

[@humblequest7905]

Brilliant Luke. Hit the ball better than ever. Amazing eagle on 6. Awesome to break 80 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Humble! I've finally done it 🙌 Appreciate you watching as always!

[@jmacdrum]

Well done. Great round. Your tempo was spot on this round. These rounds will keep you coming back.

[@UpDownGolf]

100% Jeff! You want to go again straight away haha

[@ashleyknight29_]

Brilliant round Luke!! Loving watching the channel and golf ability grow from you and the lads😁 that eagle was amazing! Still never had the pleasure of one myself

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Ashley! It's taken me 2 years and a lot of golf to get my first 😂

[@alangregory6320]

Congratulations Luke, brilliant golf.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Alan! 👊⛳

[@dominickfiorello3603]

Wonderful course management and ball striking. Well above average 😊

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man!

[@johnmcginnes26]

Unbelievable effort buddy! Great round. That front 9 in particular!

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers John! Appreciate it 👍

[@Tylermackenzie]

What a shot out of that rough! Well done. Beautiful course as well.

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Tyler!

[@nikmak]

Superb, I know how tough that course is in the wind. What a front 9!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks NikMak 👊⛳

[@craigevison4898]

Absolutely smashed it in challenging conditions, well played Luke 👍👌

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Craig! Appreciate it 👊⛳

[@tonso2000]

Well played again Luke, your on fire. Your putting has improved so much. Well done 👏

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Tonso! The putting seems to be a little erratic. I have good days like this and then it can swing the other way

[@GorillaStrom]

oh you're the other piece of the double act! The two of you will push each other to become better and better golfers. My yardages are much closer to yours, but I have never shot an eagle. Incredible shot lad. And I've also never shot below 80. My best being 85 a couple of weeks ago. Also, you had a brutal wind. Your wedge game is your big strength. Impressive sir. My invitation is open to both of you, if you're ever in cambridgeshire, I have a course which will test your game!

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers GS, appreciate that 👍

[@bronsonmateo4848]

Great job, Luke. Hope to make it out their someday. Would love to golf in the UK.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Bronson! Scotland definitely worth the visit 👍

[@leedemetriou4648]

its a great feeling well done hit 79 once in a year and a half 14hc at the mo shot 102 today it was windy but still what a game it is

[@UpDownGolf]

I shot 97 the day after this 😂 Story of a mid-handicapper hey?

[@rorysmith7211]

Amazing round Luke! And the course commentary was top notch. Also Fents' initial reaction to the eagle was just too funny 😂😂😂

[@UpDownGolf]

Hahaha he wasn't having it was he! Cheers Rory 👊⛳

[@danehank]

What a round! Well done pal, I knew a round like this was coming👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Dane! Threatened it a few times but finally managed it 👊⛳

[@davisstevied]

It’s a good feeling! Now just watch ur handicap start to come down 😊 I started the season on 14ish and now happily down to 10.4 🎉 All gains made by longer drives, more confident chipping and focusing on line & pace of putts

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Stevie! I'm down to 12.4 now 👍

[@davisstevied]

@@UpDownGolf if ur ever in Kendal/Sedbergh area give me a shout. Would be good to have a game with a celebrity! 😊

[@golfingwithwoodsy]

Great job on breaking 80 Luke! I'm hoping to do it soon, I have an 80 and an 81 so far this summer! Cheers!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks! Ahh you're right on it Woodsy, you'll get it 👊⛳

[@SpringfieldgolfYT]

Congrats my man!

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers boys!

[@topshamjohn6782]

Wow, have you improved some in the last 12-18 months Luke! Congrats on breaking 80, phenomenal golf….

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks John! I'm finding a bit more consistency these days for sure 👍

[@johnlies4740]

Congratulations!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks John!

[@jodon9512]

Congrats Luke!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Jodon! 👊⛳

[@jhamPlays]

Finding fairways. Hitting clean irons, even if they go offline. Sensible chipping. Extending that distance where you are fancying a putt going in. Nice work.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks jham 👍 Appreciate it

[@cwmcnutt]

Such a good round. That was a blast to watch, and that Eagle 🦅, well done!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! I couldn't believe it was in the hole 😂

[@christiansmotovlogganddron6183]

Congratulations on breaking 80! Must feel amazing 🙂. I just played 92 and very close to breaking 90 and that felt nice too 😃

[@UpDownGolf]

I didn't know I'd done it until the end Christian! Which I'm glad about tbh haha. That's awesome mate! Break 90 incoming 👊⛳

[@davidrobertson5709]

Well done mate.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks David!

[@gristlebits]

What a round!!! That eagle was incredible! Congrats, Luke!

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Kyle! Appreciate it 👍

[@jacksomers6903]

Fantastic round Luke congratulations on the eagle and breaking 80! regards Jack

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Jack! Appreciate it 👍

[@johngloady618]

Congratulations on breaking 80, very well played.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks John! Appreciate it

[@connoringles3501]

Blooody beeeaauutiful stuff Luke, awesome milestone to break. Stoked for you mate!

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it Connor! 👊⛳

[@antonyhemsley1516]

That was a mint watch! Absolutely loved that. That’s a hard course too. Great work Luke 🎉

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Antony! I did not expect to play like that when we arrived haha

[@MJC-qj9kt]

Outstanding brother!!!! The course looked mint but you smashed it. What a score that is, especially with the conditions you had. Good job it wasn't a comp or peeps in the club house would have been having a stewards enquiry due to your handicap!! Brilliant, well played and cant wait for the next video. Quality!

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha I'd have been called a bandit for sure MJC 😂 Thanks man!

[@MJC-qj9kt]

Quality mate. Please get a vid soon if you fents and Woody playing! Honestly the funniest thing I have seen in a long time! I miss fents potato cam and woody being woody! Don’t me laughing as taking the piss but just the dynamic is superb!

[@xBlade173]

This has been my goal for the summer. Early on, I was on pace, but i hit one into the water on the 18th because i hit the greatest drive of my life. Still got a few months left of golfing weather though so I hope to break it soon!

[@UpDownGolf]

Keep going Blade 👍

[@andrewsheppard2404]

Eagle from the rough , unbelievable shot mate well done.!!!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Andrew! I was buzzing

[@CLGOLF]

Well played Luke a very good round that mate ⛳️

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks CL, appreciate it 👊⛳

[@jamiewatkins5870]

Magical,you must be buzzing,you both played superb 👏

[@UpDownGolf]

I am Jamie! Thanks mate 👍

[@Kiwigucci]

I’m at nearly the same hcp like you, and I have a struggle to go under 90. Well done, mate 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Kiwi 👍

[@SimRacerSteve82]

Nice job Luke! Miss the banter back and forth though. I just played 18 holes 3 straight days. Horrendous scores, 117, 121, and 131. But had fun doing it. Desperately need too fix my absolutely dreadful driver slice and gain some distance though. Also hit way too many open face irons.

[@UpDownGolf]

Having fun is all the matters Steve! Thanks for watching mate 👊⛳

[@Inked_Kev]

What a round Luke you played lights out, congrats on the eagle. Next stop Scratch handicap.

[@UpDownGolf]

👊👊 That's the goal Kevin! Thanks as always 👍

[@steffenl.2905]

I'm really amused! Very good job, Luke. Booth of you´re getting better and better. Thats the way to scratch the 0 Greetings from Berlin Steffen

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Steffen! 👊⛳

[@mypalbill]

what a superb round! and a couple painful putts just missed too, Great job lads!

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it Bill!

[@jonb8130]

Superb golf, well done.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Jon!

[@funkyavocado-wd1tb]

Well played man. First class.

[@UpDownGolf]

🙌 Thanks man!

[@halpep3363]

Well played mate lovely

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man!

[@chrismoore8850]

Great video and great round Luke… well done 👏🏻

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it Chris 👊⛳

[@mrkipling3841]

Well played!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks!

[@Andy-zf7vz]

Mate, that's some unreal golf! That eagle, hole out, just made it more special! Makes me want to go out and play 😂

[@UpDownGolf]

Aha thanks Andy! Appreciate it 👍

[@golfmatt1112]

Well played great score👏👏

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Matt!

[@Bloopbliepbloop]

Well done🎉

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks!

[@steveglowacki6091]

That's a great score round there. If you get a chance to play Crail, either of the two courses do it. Both stunning and top notch. Well played 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Steve! I;ve had a few people tell me to play Crail now. One for the future for sure 👍

[@neiltwizell508]

Well played sir!!! Not remotely jealous at all with a PB of exactly 80.....

[@UpDownGolf]

Aha that's just cruel! I'm sure you'll get it 👍

[@boswellwhanau]

Look at all that solid state sunshine falling from the skies 🤣 Golfing in little England eh....gotta love it in the summer 😁

[@UpDownGolf]

The weather was all over the place wasn't it!

[@TWTexasA1]

What a eagle…….and you were just hoping for something close to the green. It’s in the hole…..as quoted by Carl on Caddyshack 😂😂😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UpDownGolf]

😂😂 I was in shock haha

[@Zeetef]

Nice dude! well done! enjoy the feeling

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man!

[@coachplays]

Ball striking was cleaaaan, great round!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man!

[@ericbuffenbarger-ck6vj]

That was fun to watch!

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@stuartbutler6854]

Great round this Luke,played some great stuff and the eagle certainly helped in the scoring 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Stuart! Yeah it was a missive help 👍

[@stefankaz53]

Luke, if you join a club or enter a golf comp, you must tee up behind the markers.

[@UpDownGolf]

👍

[@anothergolfchannel]

Well done Luke, what an achievement

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks AGC 👍

[@ryankemp5275]

Amazing round. What do you put your improvement down to? Practice and playing a lot?

[@UpDownGolf]

Both Ryan. I play a lot and practice when I can. Also you need to know what you are doing/practicing is taking you in the right direction 👍

[@ryankemp5275]

@@UpDownGolf 1 to 1 lessons or video lessons like you’ve shown before?

[@thegamingrelish9272]

🎉🎉🎉 congratulations some good putting and constant driver 👌

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Gaming Relish! Appreciate it

[@davecarlson6836]

Congratulations Luke!! That was some round my friend. It was like the round the priest had on Caddy Shack, except you didn't get hit by lighting. I hope to have one of those before I die (it's not the foreseeable future). Well done.

[@UpDownGolf]

Hahaha Thanks Dave! I'm grateful there was no lightning 😂 I'm sure that red hat of yours will conjure one up!

[@holty2604]

Get in Luke well done 👏🏻👏🏻

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Holty! 👊⛳

[@brosgolf]

I reckon you already framed your eagle ball aye. You did keep your words , break 80!! And without doubt this is your best round ever. Keep going mate!

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha it's been retired and now sits on my desk 😂 Thanks man!

[@gonewiththewindleys]

Question for your viewers: At 21:51 Luke was able to find his ball after a tough shot. What if he couldn't find the ball? In a tournament, a crowd would have been there and they would have told him exactly where the ball was. So there is a discussion that in non-competitive play, we should be able to drop approximately where the ball went at no penalty; a Crowd-Found Ball. Otherwise, tour players get an unfair advantage of never losing a ball.

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah I know what you mean. Sadly we just have to play without that advantage

[@Chris-si4ox]

great lesson in course management. its no fluke, it was calculated. congrats

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Chris. I actually though when editing this, I was way more focused and made better decisions than normal so I totally agree

[@Chris-si4ox]

have you just lowered your handicap? Surely puts you better than 14 I would have thought...@@UpDownGolf

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah Chris, I'm down to 12.4 at the mo 👍

[@Chris-si4ox]

have you done a video on mistakes to avoid as a high handicap golfer? Would be interested in your thoughts on that@@UpDownGolf

[@corygucwa7098]

What a great round! Some fantastic 2 putts in there.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Cory!

[@stuby180]

Absolutely amazing, well chuffed for you :)

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Stuby! Appreciate that 👊⛳

[@stephenv5521]

Well done, a tough course too.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Stephen, appreciate it 👊⛳

[@handeyecoordinationskills]

It's refreshing to see you guys play , I usually just break 90 and it makes me feel good that others can score doubles etc and not just me, when u had double bogey on 15th and duffed tee off on 16th , that's what happens me , I take the shock and misery of a double or treble to the next hole and then score another double, it's horrifying but that's why I'm an amateur I'm not the type of player who looks at yards etc from the green and work out what club I need, I go by feel and instinct 👍😂

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks! Watching this back when editing, I'd say this is the most serious I've ever took a round of golf in regards to planning my shots/clubs etc. So I need to do it more often evidently 😂

[@steviehargreaves4014]

Round of a lifetime. Unbelievable some of those holes you made with so little distance!

[@UpDownGolf]

It was Stevie! Played my game the best I could

[@steviehargreaves4014]

@@UpDownGolf great stuff mate, well done

[@MrCraigNic]

Great shot for that Eagle! 👏

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Craig! I couldn't believe it 😂

[@NineEyeRon]

This was me last summer, but the other way around, started out mostly playing bogey golf then played the last 14 holes level par.

[@UpDownGolf]

Wow that's brilliant Ron 👍

[@parrishmunro8664]

That was a great Eagle. Congrats!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it 👊