"Like Augusta, Pinehurst, And a Dash of Pine Valley" [POPPY HILLS GOLF COURSE]

[@timpirtle3906]

One of my favorite golf experiences ever was at this course....thanks for the reminder!!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers! Were you there pre or post the renovations in 2014?

[@timpirtle3906]

@@NotAScratchGolfer 2016...I never made it prior to the rebuild...but this course is such a blast to play....

[@brianmcatee4071]

I drive down from the Bay Area monthly to play poppy. Glad to see a great video on it!

[@DrSnooper699]

Stopped there for a look in 2019....had lunch and a drink on the balcony overlooking 18th green, loverly golf course...

[@MrDrMeow]

Bunker shot was A+

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks.

[@keitho6018]

That is a great round is what looked like 50ish degree Temps with wind and a new course...well done Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Keith. Challenging conditions, for sure, and I feel like I'd put the ball in some better spots the second time around. Appreciate the kind words :)

[@brysonburr6370]

Best golf channel on KZbin. Beautiful course!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the high praise!!

[@ctan1118]

you looked real comfortable on that course. Great front 9!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers.

[@GolfParfection]

Solid video as always and nice addition of the course guide shots as well to get a good feel/understanding of the course. Pleasure playing as always Adam looking forward to the next!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Likewise, broda!

[@mattparsons946]

What a day! 🙂

[@Jbeezy126]

Nice fairway bunker shot on the 12th!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! That's probably as pure as I've ever caught one from a fairway bunker.

[@beanfizzle3422]

Great to see at 25k haven’t watched since like 8k nice video

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey thanks for sticking around.

[@jabajing1617]

Good to see you hitting the ball further than ever before. Keep working

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers.

[@francismcclard7851]

Great video. What a challenging course

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Francis.

[@chrishartman5383]

Thanks for the great content!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@titchyjp]

Your a lucky guy Adam,getting the opportunity to play on some fantastic courses.Still very cold and windy here in Scotland 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@vinceroady7918]

thank you Adam! my buddies and I will be playing PB and following the next day with a round at PH. your videos will be in constant rotation for the next month.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Love it! When are you playing?

[@vinceroady7918]

@@NotAScratchGolfer May 9-10. Counting the days!

[@ankurpatel8372]

I have played most of the courses on your channel It’s nice to see them again

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Awesome. Favorite(s)?

[@westonmj14]

Great lag putting. Just found this channel and love it. Great quick camera work and beautiful courses. Keep it up

[@brockmannwells]

Amazing video! Loved the drone shots

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers.

[@bobcostas1331]

One of the best things ever for NorCal golf. Hidden gem and you can use discount if you’re an NCGA member

[@albertjohnson5338]

Wow! Those greens looked awesome. Well played!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Albert. Indeed, I really loved the challenge of the green complexes at Poppy!

[@dylanmoore5138]

This is one of my favorite golf channels now. Keep up the good work!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Dylan!

[@rueb.8337]

Another banger 🤟🏾

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks.

[@JS-fz7fg]

Great Video as always! Wish I could try out all these courses 😆😆

[@roarksown1]

Absolutely great course - played it yesterday and shot a poor 95 but loved every second of it.

[@heydeereman1040]

Decent score, I would definitely be happy with that on such a beautiful course

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers.

[@Edward-np4ih]

Interesting and effective over-the-top swing! Enjoy life and golf is great.

[@AB-nv7bz]

I had to slow one down to view it. Thats not over the top at all. He just takes it back really far.

[@nieljohnson5544]

That swing tho

[@somguy5035]

Place looks cool

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

At $90 (for NCGA members), it might be the best value per shot of any course I've played.

[@marshallbravestar031]

Subscribed.....🇿🇦

[@oletreed4230]

Thanks for the video. Playing there soon for a NCGA tournament and this really helps!

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Great content Adam! I'm playing my weekly round with buddies this Friday at a course I typically HATE! I just don't play well there and my game is struggling a bit. I'm gonna try and keep in mind the way you play to the course and not your ego. Thanks!

[@ralphbecerra1265]

The flag on 17 😂! I thought it was going to snap. Your game travels Adam, mark of a good golfer.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Ralph :)

[@ConnorBurke-j2y]

Playing there tomorrow can’t wait had to watch the video to see what it’s like

[@gordonwright996]

"I'm fine with that" -- Adam, breaking 90 at Poppy is insane. Great job and too fun to see you pair up with Matt!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Gordon. No comment about what happened in round 2 at Spanish, though :p And Matt's the best. Love playing with him.

[@markk171]

I used to live near by and played Poppy Hills a lot. Boy, it looks so different after the renovation. Looks SO much more playable. When it first opened it was a BEAST of course...almost UN-playable. Every green out there used to have "Elephant burial grounds" on them!.

[@JaseDanOliver]

You probably recorded this before the Masters but that shot out of the bunker which went out of frame was very Rory-esque!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thanks. Indeed, this was a few weeks ago. Maybe Rory drew his inspiration from me :p

[@rhynoentertainment4743]

What program do you use to make the hole, yardage, club choice and what not in the top right hand corner of your videos? I love your content

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! I made that image myself using PowerPoint believe it or not :p

[@capnhook33_]

Literally as you finished the front nine I was thinking, man he hit it pretty good, just couldn't get a score to happen.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Golf is hard :p

[@brybry2k11]

I thought you were the new Rory McIlroy untill the 15th 🤷‍♂️👍⛳

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol I'm not qualified to tie Rory's shoes!

[@ZaxDrumsGolfandMore]

Adam that course looks so nice!! Too bad you didn't have more time I think that rushing caused you some strokes. But you still played a decent round!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks broda

[@jimmylegs06]

@ 2:52 thats just ready golf.....

[@timk2853]

That course looks like no joke with those bunkers and greens. 83 first time there seems strong!

[@brockselking8055]

Adam, you hit a very consistent draw with driver that generally keeps you in play off the tee because it is reliable. Can you do a video or explain your set up and swing thoughts that make that so consistent?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes, I think this is a great idea! Although oddly enough, I just picked up a new driver and I'm a total mess with it. Might have to switch back to the old one.

[@tomrichardson9799]

Did they rebuild all the greens and take out the bunkers? Haven’t played there in 40 years. First time playing the course I shot a 77. Not bad considering that I was 6 over after the first 4 holes. After I figured out I could carry the fairway bunkers on each dogleg the birdies started falling. I had 7 birdies in the final 14 holes with 4duces. After the round my partner and I went the bar and Jones the designer of Poppy Hills sat next to us and discussed the design of the course and answered all our questions. It was an amazing experience.

[@jordancalanchini3496]

Played last month, amazing track

[@REALDEALGENX]

How long in entirety have you been playing golf, if you don't mind me asking?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey Allan. I've played pitch and putt my whole life. I started playing "big boy golf" in 2017.

[@REALDEALGENX]

@@NotAScratchGolfer That's fantastic my friend! I love your content! A lot of fun! If you come through to New York, let me know. I'd like to meet up and play a round if at all possible. I'm in Poughkeepsie.

[@MichaelWogamanGolf]

Played Poppy five years ago and absolutely loved it. Being SCGA the rate was fantastic. Was going to get a cart until they told me it was cart path only for the entire course. I opted for a caddie and got a young woman that was in the high school caddie program. Or maybe it’s a post high school/pre college program. Anyway, I was her first loop ever and although she was still learning she did a great job and made the day enjoyable.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Waddaday! I absolutely loved the course, too. And the NCGA rate is sub-$100! Where's your home course in SoCal?

[@MichaelWogamanGolf]

@@NotAScratchGolfer everywhere. Lol. For a while it was Rustic Canyon. This year we’re doing a birdie challenge at Olivas Links so that’s where I will play most. But I’ll play anywhere that will let me on.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@MichaelWogamanGolf Good stuff! I've never played in LA County. Heading north, the closest I've played is in Monterey County. Would love to play some golf out that way this year!

[@MichaelWogamanGolf]

@@NotAScratchGolfer let me know when you make it, we’ll go tee it up.

[@TheChainChasers]

Cool bunker shot. Rory/Collin on 18 type stuff

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thanks David.

[@JesseGGolf]

Very nice round Adam! What kind of camera do you film with?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! I film with an iPhone 12 Pro Max.

[@nanaki3283]

This was our home course back in high school my senior year and the best I was able to shoot on the back 9 was a 50 😂

[@syoung3602]

Love the video big disparity between the drone and your normal quality .

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I've considered getting a drone but I'm afraid it will lead to too many instances where I have to talk to multiple people for approvals.

[@syoung3602]

@@NotAScratchGolfer So did you get the drone video from else where? Keep up the good golf and I wish my flat stick is good as yours.

[@hahnk1566]

Hey Adam, I was wondering what the most important thing you learned to hit such straight drives. Ik you’re swing isn’t that technical but as a beginner who struggles to keep my drives in play I was wondering what the most important tip you learned to improve your driver game.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey Russell. I should start by saying I don't consider myself qualified to give any instruction. But when I was a n00bie golfer I took a few lessons so as to understand what things influence the start line and curvature of the ball (namely: face angle and club path). Once I wrapped my head around those things, I was pretty quickly able to eliminate misses to the right. Basically, I stopped keeping the face open. These days, I struggle from time to time with shutting the face too quickly which leads to hooks and the dreaded smother hooks. But eliminating one side of the golf course (in my case, the right side) was a huge huge help to preventing blow ups off the tee. I hope that's helpful :)

[@haydenredl2919]

Do these courses work the same as Pebble where you have to stay on property to play? I’m guessing they aren’t cheap either. Love a high quality golf compound though

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

No - the only course on the Pebble property that requires you stay in order to play is Pebble Beach itself. I'm a member of NCGA (Northern California Golf Association) and the NCGA rate at Poppy Hills is typically $90-100. I think it's double that for non-members.

[@AB-nv7bz]

I can't remember which hole it is(short par 4 on the back 9 after the par 3, but one of the greens breaks uphill. I don't know how its possible, but it does.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha there were a lot of breaks on the greens that had our entire group scratching our heads.

[@dannyw1983]

Frustrating day mate, we have all had those!

[@attackthebeat]

I can't believe that I fistpump when you make a birdie putt....what have I become?!?!?!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha love it.

[@danmyers9372]

Touring Pros hated this course when it was included in the Pebble Beach Pro Am back in the day. They were so vocal about it the course was pretty quickly replaced by Monterey Peninsula. I played it several times back in the 90’s and didn’t enjoy it. No ocean views, target golf on every shot (I.e. very unforgiving) and greens that looked like an elephant cemetery. I no longer play due to a back injury so I won’t be able to check it out since the remodel.

[@hjm33]

That’s a great score considering the difficulty of the course…i would have scored like 200 here 😂😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha it's all relative. I watch through that footage and think, "man I wish I could have shot 74 here!"

[@markmanning2628]

Hey Adam. Who edits for you? If you don’t mind me asking.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey Mark. I am the videographer, editor, and golfer :p

[@markmanning2628]

@@NotAScratchGolfer thanks for the reply Adam! We should connect in case you ever decide to delegate the editing task. Been in the KZbin game for about 6 months now :)

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@markmanning2628 Thanks, Mark. Been looking forward to delegating editing duties as soon as budget allows for it. Where are you located? Have any content I can check out?

[@tk-unc]

I played Del Monte yesterday in some brutal wind. Poppy Hills is my next Pebble Course to play

[@tk-unc]

Have you played Poppy Ridge or Wente Vineyards?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@tk-unc How was Del Monte? I need to get there soon. I haven't played either Poppy Ridge or the course at Wente. They're both on my hit list the next time I'm in the Bay Area...potentially as soon as a couple of weeks from now!

[@tk-unc]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Del Monte definitely doesn’t have the “Pebble” feel. It’s for sure the step child of the bunch lol. But for the $50 green fee. I had a blast. Some greens elevated. Some greens flat. Same goes with the tee boxes. Greens are smaller but the ovulations add a real challenge!

[@tk-unc]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Poppy is an up and down course. It’s a 27 hole. Definitely try to cram all 27 holes! Such a beautiful and fun course. Got the privilege of playing it at sunset. Same with Wente. Such a great “country side” style golf feel. Wente has so many “scenic” views from its highly elevated tee boxes. Probably the most underrated public golf course in the Bay. Both PR & Wente are a great challenge. Can’t wait to see you play them.

[@alloneword154]

What’s scrambling defined as?

[@BillHaug]

Dude, that was some nice striking!!! ... are you still claiming short game as a strength?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Bill! My game has run hot and cold lately. Started incorporating some new chipping techniques a few days ago and we'll see how it goes. I think lag putting has always been my biggest strength. Missing too many inside 6' though!

[@BillHaug]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Keep them coming, we really enjoy them. Have you made it over to Bethpage Black yet?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@BillHaug Thanks! I've never played out East - 2022 goals!

[@brianmaguire8697]

Spanish Bay next… I assume Spyglass Hill is also in the works?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey, Brian! So our round at Spanish Bay got turned upside down by weather and some bizarre circumstances. Fortunately they were kind enough to invite me back so I'll be there soon and you can expect a video in the next month or two. We didn't get the chance to play Spyglass but hopefully in the future! The rates there are astronomically high and sadly they're not a course that is eager to comp my green fees :p

[@liamh1149]

Adam how do you get your shot tracers?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I use the Shot Tracer Pro app on Mac OS.

[@bretwarkle5667]

Did they switch the nines again?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'm not sure - that's the only time I've played it!

[@Am-iz9di]

Poppy hills is a fun course. Not an easy one by any stretch of imagination and some good design elements

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Agreed. This course immediately shot up to near the top of the list of best layouts I've played!

[@hungry_arch]

The flat stick betraying you a bit on this day Adam. But those greens were diabolical.

[@golfinguru11]

Played a junior event here ~12 years ago and still have nightmares about it. I lost at least 3 balls and don’t think I broke 90

[@alexhaley5690]

I get to play this course for 5 bucks, it’s amazing

[@nicolasraymond23]

Hey lovethe content, not your tipical KZbin golf channel (GM golf, Rick shiels). The content easy going and real! For me that whats makes it great! 🍁

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Nicolas. Appreciate being mentioned in the same breath as those guys!

[@JPower07]

The drone shots don't add much for me, it's fun just doesn't feel necessary. I like the shots on the ground but that show different areas. Keep up the great work!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, always appreciate the feedback :)

[@mglegacy012]

If you don’t say “keepin it out of the wind” when you top or thin a drive, are you really a golfer?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lollll

[@GOBGOLF]

Poppy Hills vs Tiger Woods 2003 on PS2. Real life wins!!! GOB!!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha I played this back before I was a golfer. Would be cool to see the in-game footage of it now.

[@mek90703]

Nice round! That's a screwy golf course. Too many blind shots ans crazy unduating greens. That's fine if you can play there a lotand figure it out but the majority of the people who play it are vacationers.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Fair critique. Oddly enough I think this is the rare course that photographs harder than it plays. It's a tough track, for sure, but it didn't feel unfair in may if any places.