If you can hit a 100 yard shot, you can break 90.

[@GolfSidekick]

correct

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@GolfSidekick the boat himself.

[@Corso117]

way of the playa

[@Alex-it5ej]

Baus

[@Penguin545]

Marry boom boom would have just told you to hit your 150 yard club to be sure you don’t reach the water and have to take a drop 😎

[@Criscross292]

These are the only types of videos on KZbin that actually help my game. All of those ‘instruction’ videos are guaranteed to do the opposite.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@Criscross292 I've tried every instruction video you can name and all it did was make my swing worse and more work for me to figure out what to do right for me.

[@sultan450]

I can't think about swing mechanics while playing. The second I do I rush my swing. That's why I like content like this about course management and mindset because that I can focus on while playing.

[@AdamFreeman123]

I started playing not too long ago and only just played my 3rd game ever this weekend... shortly after finding your channel & watching some videos after this one. I hadn't broken 100 in my first 2 games. I shot an 87 yesterday! I am new & I'm not great at golf - but watching your videos is so helpful about how to think when out on the course. I think getting practice time at the range is important - it's how we build consistent and repeatable swings. But I also think we gotta remember when you're playing golf it's way different to being out on the range. Thanks for the videos! You're a great coach for the mental side of the game

[@walkerstandard2373]

Golf Sidekick shoutout! hell yeah

[@DavidBucciVoice]

You are spot on. Changing my mindset will decease the strokes. Thanks!

[@KissmyBasss]

I quit 2yrs ago because my expectations were too high for the frequency I played. I shot low 80's before , but it wasn't realistic then so this video is the mindset I'm preparing for when I return. Thank you.

[@DMF117]

Finally someone who talks about the mental aspect of golf other than the swing. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Lordacin]

Dude you totally talked to my soul about some of the course managment... and not attempting shots you can't make! Great video!

[@JG-zs8tr]

This is the perfect video for where I’m at with golf. I can hit short irons with relative consistency in the 100-150 range, but the driver is liable to go anywhere but the place I want. On a par 4/5, the only thing preventing me from hitting an easy 7 iron 150 yards into the fairway is my ego.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@JG-zs8tr The first few birdies I've gotten were due to hitting 6 iron off the tee.

[@spotcatsteve3752]

Played 9 holes after watching this,best I’ve played all season 😂 pared the first 4 bogey on the 5th that’s never happened before. Disaster on the next two but recovered for a 8 over😂 . I’m now subscribed 2 million in no time 😂

[@armandocarro3765]

I’m getting back into golf at 59 and this is exactly what I needed to hear and implement. Sure appreciate your analysis and explanations. You put a little confidence in me and broke my ego to want to smack it and try to hit “incredible” shots that rarely ever happen. I think you just trained me to be able to enjoy golf more than ever before. So glad I saw this video.

[@MarkSmith-tp6zc]

My old grandfather said if you hit four 5-irons straight up the fairway on par 4’s and 5’s you’re on the green with a net birdie or par putt. He was a solid 18 handicap and had the sense to play to it. He only carried a half set but had some skill!

[@adrianbauze1864]

@@MarkSmith-tp6zc most 18 handicappers can’t hit four straight 5 irons in a row let alone land one reliably on the green

[@curtisvincent4104]

I’ve also heard advice for those that struggle to break 100 that they should take their ego out of the equation and play from the forward tees. You can get comfortable shooting a lower score and then gradually move back.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@curtisvincent4104 yesss. taking your ego out of golf in general is a Great way to break 100, 90, 80, etc. most of the time I just gets in the way unless you're in competition at the highest level

[@hendrix923]

took about 10-15 strokes off my rounds this year and next year Im going to try to break 80. my humble tips: Read greens on approach and pitch/wedge shots and get yourself in the best putt position possible, whatever club you can hit over 200yds onto the fairway-use it when you can-we are not pros and thats ok, practice 70-120yd ball back bump and run pitch shots onto the green those save a lot of awkward distance wedge shots and look so good when you effortlessly roll one up and your buddy just chunked a full+ wedge shot (same type of shot in rough/trouble off the tee with a 4 iron can also get you right back into a hole) and really work on putter grip/set up to keep face square at impact and let the putter do the work, figure out how far you have to bring the putter back for 5ft, 10ft and 15ft and use those reference points during a round.

[@scooter5940]

Getting it in play off the tee is huge, at least for me. I have solid distance for my age (61) but am very erratic with driver. But I can usually get a 3-hybrid or 3-wood in play 200-240 off the tee, or 190-ish with 5-iron on shorter par fours. That’s almost always my play unless I have a par-5 at 500 yards or under, no trouble and a wide landing area off the tee.

[@wndowpayne]

Im 57 and have only broke 90 a handful of times..I try to play bogey golf..5 shots x 18 holes..90 Consistency is hard..those little duffs and missed putts are the killers...Just try to hit middle fairway and middle green,,,and I think its a Range finder you are thinking of 10:20

[@northernlite3368]

It is all about course management. Lee Trevino said it is 40% about the muscles and 60 % about the brain. This a true demo of that statement. The more I watch vid like this one, the more it sinks in my head and the more I use such technique - THK's

[@Piranha42]

Just found you channel. Glad I did. Relaxing golf therapy. Thanks

[@CraicnGolf]

I just started out playing golf a few months ago & this video has been a great help, definitely boosted my confidence. Fantastic video, well edited too!

[@standlegweak9854]

There are too many youtube videos about how to hit a powerful shot. They are damaging for non-competing amateur golfers. The only thing that counts for that group (which is the one I and 90% of players represents) is solid contact. We need to limit the swing to a 3 to 9. For me, anything longer results in a cold top, 15 yard grass cutter. Sound advice on videos like this!

[@andreib2489]

This works if you have a club that goes roughly in the direction you want. If you don't - the game is a lot more interesting. Every shot is an adventure.

[@GolfPsychologist]

We get to see places of the golf course Tiger Woods never knew existed.

[@realdealaffiliates9197]

I feel like i owe you some money for this complete midset shift I've experienced after watching your video 😂😅. Thank you! Sad thing is, I "already knew" a lot of it, but the way you put it into your own words really clicked with me.

[@Randsurfer]

I like your emphasis on 100 yards "FORWARD".

[@XxFullyxX]

best golf content for new players, hands down!

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

This was a really nice video--thank you!

[@MrRob8349]

Damn! This is legit instruction no one covers

[@wahsegavacationrentalsllc6064]

I would love to play a round of golf with you! I’m playing my first round of golf is next week and I’m going to try to take your mindset into it.

[@joeybowers1502]

Yes, this is great advice to get ur score down and stay on the fairways. 👍🏻

[@NicolasLunabroker]

I just wanted to share that I watched this video on Tuesday. I played the following morning at my local executive course. 2 par 4's and the rest par 3's. I played my best round. It was the most boring golf I have ever played but I just kept making good decisions. "It takes longer to 3 putt than just setting up the line right on the first putt." I ended up +6. This video really helped with making better decisions.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@NicolasLunabroker boom! That's what we love to see around here. Happy to see good rounds!

[@BeerLeagueGoalieGodfather]

Great perspectives! I like the idea of playing more conservatively. Can’t wait to try it!

[@shaunrobinson6]

Love your style bro. New sub here, we'll get you to 2million soon enough!

[@neerajbhalla1]

Perfect advice. I use a mental trick of swinging at 70%.. Same thought process..and it's shaving strokes off my score!

[@ronwhitfield8872]

This is the video for me. Great information Thanks

[@evil-c4301]

This is great content. as a new player it feels like you're talking to me directly! The most interesting video I've seen of how to play golf. It's great to hear the thought process for each shot.

[@superfly1187]

A 5 iron shot with a PW feeling swing will only go 150 at best for a person who can't break 100.

[@redghost3170]

Right. I only broke into the high 80’s after I worked on my mid-range game and decision making.

[@ChristopherSwanson]

My goal is to get to the green and two putt. If I can get the ball within 3 feet I’ll get an easy tap in. Since I’ve been doing that putting has been going well. Just working on my drive and approach shots now.

[@barryashenhurst2071]

Great videos dude, but leave the captions on a little longer willya?

[@rogerdodger2700]

I just found your channel surfing. Pretty cool video. I’ll be back. 👍

[@ptslawncare577]

Im 85 -90 player n i play the same way, i just pretend to chip with all my irons half swing 3w 170 drive 200, i have more confidence with my driver then any other club

[@bankfishingislife5484]

ive only golfed like 10 times only once a 18 others were on a par 3 course.. and i agree. ive hit crazy good shots. and the only reason is because when i hit the ball i dont try to do max power but a swing i can handle. though i still suck because lack of practice. i see it in a lot of videos. a lot of times when people try to go max power they chunk it. when they just relax and do weaker swings they actually do a lot better overall.

[@jayburd4225]

I recently shot in the high 80s and I had 6 double bogies... granted the rest were birdie, par and bogies. But a double bogie doesn't mean it's over.

[@henryyang3695]

if you can have a Mulligan for every tee shot, it's pretty easy to score below 90

[@UnLikeU]

Absolutely true & I totally agree without watching the video 😂👍

[@Mogsey1972]

Great video, subbed.

[@PalatablePuddle]

“You cannot hit a golf ball consistently well if you think about the mechanics of your swing as you play.” ― Bob Rotella, Golf is Not a Game of Perfect

[@briandillard3809]

I’m inconsistent with even hitting it 220 off the tee, and I three putt a few holes so I’m always shooting 95-100.

[@GolfPsychologist]

Finding any club you feel confident off the tee will start to get the ball rolling with lower scores. First time I broke 90 I mainly hit a 6 & 5 Iron off the tee.

[@jdanderson1365]

Ok, 1st hole I hit my tee shot ob. Then hit my provisional in deep rough, punched it out to about 100 yards. Hit the 100yd shot 3 foot from the flag and missed the putt for a triple. Next 5 holes are pretty much the same except I did not have a 100yd shot. I'm 11 over par with 3 to play I actually had approach shots of 100yds on two of the last holes and hit both within 3 feet of the hole. Only made one of the putts for bogey so now at the turn I am 17 over par for a 52. I have to shoot one over on the back nine for a 90. The 100 yard shot is great but the real key to break 90 is; Hit fairways and avoid penalty strokes. The one thing you need more than anything is SHORT GAME!

[@briandillard3809]

That is what gets me too. I usually shoot 47-52 for 9 holes. One time I played 9 holes from the front tees so my max shot was 180. I shot a 40.

[@derekdaz]

"I can't break 120" basically mean "I don't really want to try". Been playing for 3 months now and I'm knocking on 100's door. Breaking 120 happened on my 3rd round, just by not going out of bounds all the time.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@derekdaz for him, I think it was more "I've given up" because he seemed very helpless but he also found a way to still enjoy golf. So that's a bonus

[@curtisvincent4104]

@@derekdaz to be fair, I’ve seen some that can’t break that barrier, not for lack of trying but rather they just don’t have good coordination skills. They get tense and use all arms and top or whiff several times on each hole. But they’re determined to keep trying.

[@derekdaz]

@@GolfPsychologist If he is still enjoying golf, that is all that matters!

[@derekdaz]

@@curtisvincent4104 I think if they keep trying, they'll get that coordination under control. Best of luck to them and hope they persevere and have fun, and maybe I'm just lucky to have grown up playing sports (helping me get below 120 so soon in my 40s)

[@Rahnjahn]

Great videos man

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@Rahnjahn thanks!

[@BoydClewis]

Great content bro! Where are you located? We should do a video together

[@GolfPsychologist]

Thanks brotha. I'm always down to do a video together. I'm in basically Central Jersey

[@stephenmackenzie9016]

Never try a flop shot!

[@The_power22]

As a beginner with maybe 2 or 3 months of playing I was able to come close to breaking 90 I came at 91. But my T-off is probably the worst for me, I can only maybe swing it to 130 or 180. But what I have noticed since I am a beginner I play safer “per se” bc I don’t try to do crazy shots I just try to play slower and smarter. But low key I want to be that person that can drive the ball 200 plus lol 😂

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@The_power22 you'll get there. Just keep working on the accuracy and trying to add 5 yards at a time while still maintaining the same accuracy.

[@adrianbauze1864]

how did the back nine go?

[@marvinedwards7011]

215 par 3...I hit my driver and chip out sand if not on..same with 3 wood or 5 wood.

[@Frank020]

Is bombtech the same as Lazarus with a different name?

[@marvinedwards7011]

That's my play...work from 100 in..I stick my 9..pitch..gap..and sand wedges.

[@scottreiber6879]

I'm 61, separated my shoulder last year, and I hit my driver 165, any hope for me ?

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@scottreiber6879 plenty of Hope. I actually have a video coming out soon about how you only really need 150 yards max on any shot to score well from even the blues and tips sometimes.

[@conzmoleman]

My full swing PW is more like 75 dead straight.

[@280warrior]

Great video!

[@MPerski]

Most common bad decision I see: Hitting DRIVER off every par 4/par 5 tee 🙄 Trouble off the tee is more penal than trouble around the green

[@Offripproductions]

A rangefinder Also apps like 18 birdies help with distance keep with gps tracking.

[@Al-po2oh]

If you practice more than you play; and practice properly meaning practice what you’re bad at. You can break 90 & 80.

[@neerajbhalla1]

Eureka moment after watching this video:! Play the golf course according to your swing, not the other way around( as we usually do)..

[@kennethcoffey-zp6li]

Good golfers always think that high handicappers just don't concentrate or that they just don't understand course management. Most of us know not to try for 215 yard pin just past a bunker. SMH

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@kennethcoffey-zp6li yeah but a lot of people not breaking 100 a losing shots likely based off of those two things. Getting in my head about the next shot, the last shot that I just hit, or they are pulling up the wrong club or doing the wrong swing for that club. I used to be a high handicapper last year. And I still play with mostly high handicappers and those are the frequent issues that I see most of the time. If someone's not making those mistakes then they're probably not going to be a high handicapper for long

[@GolfPsychologist]

What are some common bad decisions you see golfers make when you play?

[@curtisvincent4104]

Trying to play a high draw when they don’t have that shot in their bag

[@walkerstandard2373]

Slicing the driver off 5 tee-boxes in a row and not accepting defeat. (me)

[@kaddyshakkgolf]

Ego shots...all ego shots

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@curtisvincent4104 I'm guilty of this 😂 "I'll just play a draw" right before I hook it into some trees

[@curtisvincent4104]

@@GolfPsychologist 😂

[@ChiliHotKey]

honestly i disagree that most people that struggle breaking 100 can hit a PW 100 yards, i even think it is a very small percentage that can in that category. i do agree with the rest(and the point of the video tho)

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@ChiliHotKey I can agree with that. Can be substituted with like a nine-iron butt I just used a pitching wedge as an example.

[@skatelog8047]

What happened around 9:00?? :D

[@danvinal5272]

I am 58, in good condition, and I cannot hit a PW 100 yards. All my clubs are short.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@danvinal5272 doesn't need to be a pitching wedge. Whatever Club you can comfortably hit a hundred yards You can substitute the message for

[@kswan2234]

Niiice!

[@Winnie-2609]

Most women I know can't hit a pitching wedge 100 yards forward.

[@GolfPsychologist]

Can exchange the sentiment with a 9 iron. or a hybrid. As long as you can have the swing of hitting something 100 yards forward, it can be done. Especially if a person is playing from the tees that correlate to the distance they hit their clubs.

[@Winnie-2609]

@GolfPsychologist Thanks for replying. I think your video is spot on. It was more of a little moan about male centric golf videos rather than a criticism of you. Hint: If you are looking for content, find 2 or 3 women who might be willing to be filmed and try it out with them. I know production wise, that's a lot more than making a solo video, so it's probably not going to happen. Anyway thanks for the advice. Normally I hit 8 iron, reliably 100, but in winter it might even be a 6 iron.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@Winnie-2609 fair point. There is a huge male POV on KZbin golf (and golf in general). I love the idea. I do think it would be great to make a video with a few women and speak about some of the challenges of golf That women face that probably aren't talked about. I'll have to put a call out one day and hopefully find some volunteers who aren't shy on camera

[@Winnie-2609]

@GolfPsychologist One of the common challenges is forward tees that are squished to the side beside a big overhanging tree or other obstacles. There are a lot of women golfers playing well into their senior years. As well as younger women getting excited about golf.

[@Whatzzzz999]

I honestly think a moderately skilled player could break 90 using just a putter. I would put money on that.

[@glennbraiden3310]

Great video! Total reset of the mind! I’ve got the game but can’t break 90……….I’ll give this a go for the next few games, at least it’ll calm my game and temperament down!! 😂

[@Jb-sv5mw]

You had me until you brought in drone boy

[@buzzystrings6933]

“Full swings are for PGA players… and idiots.” My new mantra. Preeshate that, homie!

[@apuppynamedoz]

I hit my pitching wedge 115 yards... 10 yards less than my driver.... 😂

[@GolfPsychologist]

😂 we've all been there

[@apuppynamedoz]

@GolfPsychologist I'm a beginner. I hit PW 105-115 and those distances get bigger until 160-170 yards for my 6 iron.... once my hybrid or any longer club is in my hand the distances come back down.... occasionally I'll rip a driver 260 dead straight but I'd say that happens 1 in 100 attempts... I don't even try to use the damn thing now, I tee up with a hybrid and hope for the best 🤣

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@apuppynamedoz That 160 and 170 yd 6 iron is good enough distance to break 90

[@justcav_r6183]

the reason your shot ran was because you didn’t full swing lol 2:21

[@GolfPsychologist]

I mean probably didn't nip it enough which can be hard to do from the thick rough but It's hard to get a full swing from thirty yards out

[@kswan2234]

I'm looking for that Obama video, bro!

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@kswan2234 😂😂me too.

[@kswan2234]

@@GolfPsychologist 🤣

[@kaneherrmann9155]

Full Swing are for PGA players and Idiots. Thats Me :} The later of course

[@SammySnead]

Wrong! Shorter clubs are easy to hit solid and straight. The shorter shafts and higher loft are very forgiving. Longer clubs are not so forgiving no matter how short your swing. Also if your swing is very short you may hit your driver the same as a 7-iron.

[@GolfPsychologist]

It's mainly the higher spin being more forgiving. The longer clubs can be forgiving but they won't be as long as people want them to be. However if I don't need that far and I need more accuracy then they don't need to be very long. So if my driver's only going 200 yards max but it's going dead straight every time because I'm swinging slow. That player is going to score better than the person that is swinging hard and fast hoping again distance but loses the golf ball multiple times per round

[@Qemiller]

Comment for engagement

[@MarkSmith-tp6zc]

Golf is overrun with psychologists making money from gullible club players.

[@GolfPsychologist]

I know of at least 1. Which is probably already 1 more than needed

[@wangouthangout]

It's like every word he says sounds like he thinks it's completely obvious and I'm an idiot

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@wangouthangout you know what. That's a fair critique

[@apopisso6302]

Sorry, I don’t get the point of this.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@apopisso6302 how so? Lemme see if I can clear up some confusion

[@brianharron3435]

This doesn’t work for everybody haha

[@GolfPsychologist]

Which part doesn't work would you say?

[@brianharron3435]

@@GolfPsychologistI have been golfing over 30 years at has nothing to do with your distance

[@brianharron3435]

I know easily over 40 guys who can’t break 90 lol

[@adrianbauze1864]

you seemed to be saying if you can hit a 100 yard shot straight then you can hit a 150 yard shot straight but that isn’t remotely true.

[@GolfPsychologist]

Why do you say that

[@adrianbauze1864]

@@GolfPsychologist dispersion from a 150 yard shot is higher than a 100 yard shot especially for a high handicapper.

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@adrianbauze1864 correct. But when I say straight I don't mean literally dead straight. I mean forward and not losing the ball, not hitting it all over the place straight. Dispersion is always going to get worse the longer the club. But most people can probably also get better contact and hit the ball forward more consistently if they have smoother lighter swings and club up

[@adrianbauze1864]

@@GolfPsychologist agreed thanks

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@adrianbauze1864 of course! I think your question probably helped a lot of people that were also wondering the same thing

[@notatall415]

⛳ range finder 🏌‍♂

[@GolfPsychologist]

@@notatall415 😂😂. It's like those times where someone says oh who's the artist that sings that song. And then your brain just blocks you from thinking of the name. Brain is weird.