Low Handicap Course Management

I played under par for the first time in a long time after lessons and minimal practice. My main focus will be getting out of my own way and learning my distances, tendencies and patterns.
From there I can eliminate bad shots, and create more good shots.

[@jakobnordin]

It’s strange having a Buddy on KZbin who helps out with your game but you might not ever know anything about me or my game. Thanks for helping us all and for beeing entertaining in the same time!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks bro. This is why I make these vids

[@sacpike]

That long par 3 birdie was super impressive. I bet that doesn't happen very often on that course.

[@GolfSidekick]

Well I came here to entertain

[@nathanmelville3122]

Thanks for all the videos, my handicap was 18 until last weekend, it's now 15. I shot my best round of 81 at my local course after shooting 91 the week before, my concentration lapsed in the last 6 holes where I shot 7 over due to some mistakes around the Green. Thanks for all the advice over loads of videos it's certainly paying off! Managing the course and not trying to smash the ball has made me far more consistent, confident and I have more control over the shot. inside my 100 meters has drastically improved. I hope to get down to a 5 handicap now, keep the awesome content coming

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Best of luck with your goals Matt 👊 Mines are to beat my best score of 66 albeit was some 30 years ago but your golf has inspired me to do it 👍

[@alexisagolfer]

@24.26 - “We are going to improve our game this year!” ❤🎉😊Love this! Count me in!

[@GolfSidekick]

You’re in.

[@Pollutens]

What a round, great thought process and positive mental attitude. Everytime I watch you I REALY want to go out on the course, you bring peace of mind and great tips. I truely appreciate your channel. Thank you for your work.

[@GolfSidekick]

Kind words

[@dsfwest]

Great video. Explaining what you are trying to do each shot, understanding lie, obstacles, distance and how you are trying to work each shot. Really useful!

[@GolfSidekick]

Glad it came across!

[@brucehanna9473]

I think this approach to making content is what sets Matt apart from other KZbin videographers. Even though I can’t strike the ball as well as him, I CAN think my way around a course with MY game to get the ball in the hole. I beat my son in law a few days ago even though he is capable of 300 yard drives and hits his 6 iron farther than my driver. I was good around the green and kept it in the fairway, he struggled from the bunker and missed lots of fairways.

[@TheBeanhacker]

Hey dude, thought I'd take the time to post a comment. I love the laid back style of your videos & attitude. Your videos are a refreshing change from the "professional" PGA-pro style videos, and without compromising on the quality of play. Keep it up, your videos provide inspiration for me and many others to improve at this beautiful game, all it takes is a brief look at the comments to see the kind of community that your videos foster & cater for. This is no "old man's club" 😊 love from England 👍❤️

[@darthdater9737]

You changed my game! Imagine that, a channel NOT bogged down with mechanics and technical refuse. I’m gonna absolutely punish these courses this season. Can’t wait to see the jaw drops from my playing bros. Whatta life

[@GolfSidekick]

Beautiful. Looking forward to hearing about it

[@pphomsoupha]

I'm loving the practice shots and trying different things. I really need to go play alone so I can hit different shots to compare. Thank you boss!! 🙏

[@GolfSidekick]

Go for it!

[@swiper1131]

I love these style of videos. I feel like baus matt does the best job of walking through exactly what he's doing on each shot, what he's thinking. etc

[@GolfSidekick]

Playa it such a process and trying to verbalize what’s going on. Hoping it comes across the way I think it does.

[@jackbowman4788]

Enjoying this series playa !!

[@simonbastin5346]

Good to see you back posting regularly GS!

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s been a great year so far

[@blehoo1]

Love it sidekick. I became an ex-pat 6 years ago and as a result haven't been able to get cards in and play medals. My club back in the UK has put me up from 8 to 12.8 (13). It's been a humble awakening but I'm determined to get it back to better than before - I want to be off 5. It won't happen this season but during my 3 week return to Scotland this summer I'd love to get back to single figures. Will require a card in my hand each round which will need to be sub 80. The swing has changed as has the grip and I'm on the range three times a week - including putting as I prepare.When I get to the course I'll have to fully embrace the way of the playa. My target is a 74. Thanks so much for the inspiration bro. Keep it coming.

[@bluesunproductions9079]

That fader approach shot on the par 5 hole 8 was amazing. You should be very happy about that. Your game looks great don’t slack off. Great video

[@duffer0309]

The zoom adjustment is wonderful.

[@NBPTKevinFruh]

Love your content

[@mindovergolf8919]

My Hoto Range Finder helps me see so clear, As I hit the links with my Sidekick Golf gear. From tee to green, my shots are on track, Thanks to this trusty duo, I never look back. 🙂

[@GolfSidekick]

Yass the only way from here is up

[@loyckfiona]

Hv ordered hoto rangefinder….can’t wait to try it out. Thank you.

[@rohan_coyi]

Thanks for another great upload Matt, really do learn a lot from your uploads! I have watched about all you videos! Like a baus!

[@GolfSidekick]

Awesome, thank you!

[@brettgiddy2730]

The “Woooo” you hit when it’s new vid day 🎉

[@juasauga80]

Your mind is in the right space. Love to see it.

[@GolfSidekick]

Headspace is everything

[@JG-ps3zj]

Playing 3/4 years got my handicap down to 5 using lots of your tips an systems ⛳️ shot my first under par round last week 69 🎉 finished birdie birdie wada round thanks playa ❤

[@GolfSidekick]

That’s all you playa. Beauty

[@joecolliu]

Bring back the lesson video! I bookmarked it to watch later, it started out with so much good insight!

[@GolfSidekick]

Very soon!

[@RRRR-rh5wh]

The lessons from your coach worked out. Congrats

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah getting there

[@matthewwhalen7296]

Your driver is looking GOATED Mattie! Keep it up!

[@GolfSidekick]

That's the plan!

[@arttapoc1612]

I like what you are doing now, Mat. You’re also playing with control on your swing. I saw something in your game that you need to improve on. I would be glad to see you do more strategic approach on the next video.

[@thedadgolfer]

Love this

[@rangerofthenorth2850]

Such a relaxed swing. Looks effortless.

[@GolfSidekick]

It felt it

[@stevostevopick4003]

Matty had the Grasshopper self talk in top form!! What a round!! Did the HoTo help bring that focus into range..I think it may have💂

[@DavieEvans]

23:48 Just incredible. Wadda playa Matty! Well done!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you playa

[@justinnash9460]

Playa, love your new swing confidence!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s getting there

[@davejohn255]

What a round, off those tees....very nice. 😎

[@GolfSidekick]

Oh yeah!

[@chasman67]

what a shot on 3!

[@loyckfiona]

Bought it, tried it, 👍 👍

[@thomastrain7311]

A wise man once said "play the course, don't let the course play you".

[@AsinineAlec]

The biggest thing that has helped me with my game is GIOTG. Stopped trying to get cute with the chip shots and have shaved strokes. Also helps with your mental and taking the pressure off yourself. Playing smart golf to my misses has helped tremendously as well. Thanks Playa

[@GolfSidekick]

Exactly playa, these concepts are so simple that people may dismiss them, but the they hit the course and On Course Amnesia takes over

[@yong8779]

Very very beautiful golf course in Thailand I think that is a Kirimaya Golf crouse at Khaoyai. I love my country and I love your all videos guy.

[@trevordownes7378]

Your videos are far the best on KZbin

[@GolfSidekick]

You the best

[@markk171]

So good to see you smacking the driver again

[@GolfSidekick]

You know it!

[@jackkinoff6943]

You look confident in your chipping / pitching The work with Eric has convinced you where it matters between the ears

[@GolfSidekick]

i feel confident in the strike now. i really need to work on landing spot but just happy to be hitting the center of the face without the yip i had developed. the yips were BAD because of weird incorrect 'technical' mambo jambo

[@jackkinoff6943]

@@GolfSidekick Shows in your body language as you walk into the ball and execute the shot. You are walking in like I got this ❤️

[@matts.689]

250k subs by end of 2023. Let's go, playa!

[@GolfSidekick]

300 k come aaaaawn

[@Nichkanchanel18]

OMG i just ordered Voice caddies that U always use yesterday. this one is stunning

[@GolfSidekick]

i only show you the best my friend - you wont go wrong with any recommendations from me no worries

[@TheTurdEye]

Very nice video Chief! I bingedwatched older videos and watched Bdogs lesson with the pro 2 times! I am EXACTLY where he was at that moment with the same struggles. I tried to mimic what he learned and it's already working but I booked a lesson with a pro regardless! 3rd season comming soon and I WILL break 90 for the first time! My best score is 96. Your birdie with the 7 wood was AMAZING! I bought a used stealth 7 wood because of you playa! Any tips on how to hit it good? Thank you for everything you do for us padawans and I will order merch very soon!

[@GolfSidekick]

7 wood just wait for your lessons, and you will find it is the easiest club in the world

[@TheTurdEye]

@@GolfSidekick That's the starter indeed! I lose distance because I swing out to in by a lot. Can't fix it on my own, I will give update on another video thanks!💪

[@duffer0309]

@@TheTurdEye you can score well with any swing. You just have to know what you can do. I’ve always had an in-out swing. Lessons have minimized, but I play what I have. I play the right tees for my distance or one back. As long as you make consistent contact and know where your ball is going you can play any swing.

[@konsoul500]

That 4 iron fader around the trees was delicious matty boom boom

[@GolfSidekick]

Tasty tasty

[@chasman67]

nice birdie on #1, pal.

[@mauritzvandenheever2780]

Brilliant content as majority of us just hit the the ball, not thinking enough about putting ourselves in a position to hit the next shot.

[@GolfSidekick]

That’s the thing. The next shot. Where do you want to be?

[@averydavidson1062]

putt in regulation mentality is great advice

[@rossco1986]

what a man 🎉

[@stevencowan1788]

That top is baus , might add it to my ever growing waddaplaya collection 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛳

[@GolfSidekick]

Go for it! Send it to waddaplayagolf on instagram when you wear one. We will feature you

[@duffer0309]

Thought you were going to do review of the rangefinder where you can shoot on distance and it will give you that distance but also after you shots pin will give you distance from that spot to the pin. Saw it in a video of PGA show. Waiting to see a demo. Would be great for CPO days.

[@gregharback7698]

Tee up to hit away from trouble, check. Thanks!!!

[@SplashFPV]

Good job baus… best European KZbin influencer kinda thingy guy. ‘Puttable in regulation’

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks bro

[@shauncarter924]

Props to the Camerathem. Oh and also to Matty Matt.

[@murp0443]

Love the vid

[@GolfSidekick]

Me too

[@kwizzie5475]

Bought that HOTO on the spot. Thanks for your opinion. You want the same simplicity I want from a rangefinder.

[@chrisdrew6977]

Good video buddy 👍🏼

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks 👍

[@williampooi]

Hope you can keep these driving shots all the time. Cheers

[@GolfSidekick]

lol me too bro. Its love hate relationship

[@anthonywoodhead6592]

lovely course. i shot around 90 on there last November, with rented clubs having not played for a month. took 4 iron off the tee most of my round. all the other irons seemed about 2 inches too small and i felt like they were falling out of my hands all round! i really should have hit the rented square head nike driver more as it's pretty long. next time i'm in Thailand I'm gonna take some of my own clubs in the case. managed an 82 in 25-35mph winds in Northumberland last month though so maybe i should stick to golf in the cold and wet!

[@GolfSidekick]

Being in the heat does affect the way we play golf. Trust.

[@anthonywoodhead6592]

@@GolfSidekick I actually much prefer to walk the course. want to try some army courses next time where I can do that. Do want to play Singha Park also. My wife is originally from PhiMai, near Kortat, so hopefully will get to retire to the sun!

[@sazarac28]

Matt is hitting it farther than Byron Decampbell!

[@GolfSidekick]

Further.

[@duffer0309]

Can’t believe how harsh the cow grass sounded as you were taking your practice chips.

[@GolfSidekick]

It’s tough stuff

[@dadmaxx8127]

Mate, you play very solid golf. It isn't very flashy, but that's probably why you score so well. And, your driving has really improved. That's a part of my game that I set out to improve. I started watching long drivers and seeing how they set up. You can't swing like they do or go huge every time, but studying them helped me go from flying it 240 and rolling out to 250, to flying it 260-270 and rolling out to 280-290. Also, I invested in a chipper/putter. It's so easy to use, it feels like I'm cheating, but I do get up and down way more than I used to.

[@TexasGolfer]

Birdie equals tip!

[@GolfSidekick]

Of course

[@downblows]

oh my god‼ I went there thirteen years ago

[@GolfSidekick]

You should come here again

[@downblows]

@@GolfSidekick Yes, I understand.

[@richniede4611]

23:48 I laughed so hard 😂😂😂

[@billwallenstein3387]

I went back out today and revisited the rule of 12. My math was off😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Calculator

[@dontwastemytime277]

Caddie, you have to change your name! Your mom brought me bad luck! 😂

[@yoshigg]

First comment. Now we're best boyfriends.

[@metalheads-golf]

Whoop whoop. 🤣👍🏻🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@antoniot5413]

Hey Playa, where does the hoto range finder sit amongst your range finder list of 2023

[@GolfSidekick]

Top 5

[@BAD_GolfHawaii]

Come to Hawaii 🤙🏾😎

[@GolfSidekick]

Ok

[@sambliss7831]

Jack Nicholson* Course

[@GolfSidekick]

Correct. Big mistake.

[@joncampisi8311]

Sidekick is wrong. Jack Nicholson designed the course😅

[@GolfSidekick]

Lol

[@count1958]

Btw, we played Black Mountain and it was delicious. :)

[@GolfSidekick]

It will always be delicious

[@count1958]

@@GolfSidekick But so was Banyan, Royal or Seapines. :)

[@zacharymilos392]

Playa you been hitting the weights??? Lookin big these days 🦾

[@GolfSidekick]

Yas playa 22lbs up. Now trimming down on the waist. Feels good

[@aviatoraw]

This is as connected as you have ever been by far. The course, wind, lie, distance and your swing fundamentals all considered on every shot. Phd level instruction. I would suggest when you chip after you analyze the shot focus only on the landing spot. Burn the image of the flag out of your mind. Your brain and hands will land the ball there as if you were tossing it.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah been seeing Eric for all the coaching

[@chasman67]

Was that 18 holes?

[@TheDano1970]

Matt@GolfSideKick, you accidentally said, "Jack Nicklaus." Lol. Pretty sure I misspelled his name.

[@Bobby91459]

What 7-wood do you use?

[@GolfSidekick]

Ping G410

[@jamessenior1]

Am I losing it or was there a bdog lesson video posted earlier 40+ mins long which is now gonzo :)

[@GolfSidekick]

Gonazo

[@NJcinemaHD]

HOTO get that rangefinder in EU?

[@GolfSidekick]

yaskween order it on their site, good stuff

[@BigD1957]

I know HOTO well. A few years ago, buddy of mine said he was looking for a HO. I replied, I am looking for a HOTO.

[@GolfSidekick]

Classic.

[@damiancosta2588]

Too funny!🤣

[@BrocG409]

Trying to figure out how to get you in Mr Short Games new series of best yt golfers..guess ima have to spam his comment section 🤣 Wadda baus

[@GolfSidekick]

no need - i am not looking for acclaim. I am only looking to help the playas Lots more coming this season for breaking 90 and 100

[@BrocG409]

​@Golf Sidekick nah I know and that's why you're the best.. just think the algorithm doesn't do you the justice you deserve..absolutely love your channel and would like to see you up there with the best of them..anyway jus sayin. Btw I purchased a few things from your site awhile back and the card really means a lot and shows you really are who we all thought you were. If you're ever in the states again (Texas) would be a dream to treat you to a round. Thanks for all you do Mattie 🔥💯

[@GolfSidekick]

@@BrocG409 thanks playa - most channels are run by VC funding, or owned by agencies/marketing firms so we are not in the same league. I am just a dude with a camera. Let's see if we can beat the big guys with all their corporate chingala. LOL

[@duffer0309]

@@GolfSidekick keep doing what you are doing. We all love it. You’ve changed the games of many players! These explanations are fantastic.

[@billbyrnes9505]

I just watched a video, 2000 dollar lesson with a pro in Bangkok. Now, I can't t find it? What's up?

[@dustinreed8161]

dude. game looks great. at least as of 3:25 . we'll see what happens

[@GolfSidekick]

Hopefully you kept watching. :)

[@dustinreed8161]

7:47 didn't sandy lie win a few majors?

[@GolfSidekick]

You speak fluent Thai my friend Sandyy Lyyyyy

[@chassis1651]

What happened to the old range finder sponsorship?

[@GolfSidekick]

which one playa? never had one

[@chassis1651]

@@GolfSidekick from memory it was voicecaddy or something, but maybe it wasn’t a sponsorship and you just liked using it?

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir that’s how it works on my channel. I’ve been sent 23 rangefinders over the last 3 years. I’ve only ever featured 4 in my videos. They are the only 4 which were good enough and meet my standard of being GREAT. The others i told the companies that i cant recommend it to my audience despite offers off payment from them. The HOTO is a top rangefinder. Absolutely recommended

[@chassis1651]

@@GolfSidekick ah I see. This Hoto one does seem really nice and well priced, might pick one up at some point

[@Guni8112]

link not working anymore?

[@GolfSidekick]

Which link playa?

[@steviefms]

Discount code: GOLFSIDEKICK still works. Ordered mine today - Still better than any Amazon Prime Day deal, I reckon.

[@freshanddirty7804]

I laughed at the choice of 8 iron to get over the tree as opposed to 7 and then choosing to try hook it around the trees with the 8 instead 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

lol tough shot

[@freshanddirty7804]

@@GolfSidekick great video as always man love the channel

[@reddemunn]

Dinosaurs at 20:20

[@npxmnpxm]

~240 yard 7-wood? Oh my.

[@npxmnpxm]

Followed by a 235-yard 7-wood, stiff. Oh my.

[@metalheads-golf]

Yeps ... pretty insane distance consistency and knowing your carry distances. Ubercool. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@Danaugrego]

Calling the corporate director of Waddaplaya regarding the use of the term “money shot” in this video. It’s use is gratuitous.

[@thedadgolfer]

😅

[@HOTO_OFFICIAL]

Thanks for sharing! Really useful for golf lovers!

[@GolfSidekick]

No problem!