Is Golf Easier from the Forward Tees!

[@logantic]

this is my favorite golf channel on KZbin hands down

[@BenBGolf]

I love your 18 hole content, whether its break 60 or anything else. Keep it rolling!

[@crazybikerpauliej9367]

I don't know what it is, but, even though I play the forward tees, I still rock the Par 5's and barely squeak by on the 3 & 4's. You are correct Matt. It's definitely a mental game! Keep up the excellent content. This 68 year old has learned alot from this channel.

[@stevefordham1740]

Love this. Far more eagle and birdie putts. Great way to practice that pressure. Practice winning. Practice a getting comfortable with great score.

[@TheWildWildWends]

Calculated aggression! I tell Jenny how I love watching your channel even though I don’t play golf.

[@halfkraazy]

I haven't been able to play as much as I would like this year. I've been struggling with a couple injuries. But the main reason is my older equipment has me struggling with my distance and accuracy. Not really being able to afford a new set of clubs, I thought about just quitting golf all together, but I remembered a video that a good friend of mine put on KZbin a few weeks back of the reasons people are quitting golf, he had some great advice. So I'm commenting on this video in hopes that he will donate a decent more current set of clubs to me to spark that inspiration to get back out on the course more often with a little more confidence. 😁 I really enjoy your content Matt, I like your character and I've learned a ton from your instructional videos. I really miss seeing you and Mike playing together, some of my favorite videos with golfholics. Keep up the grind and please consider sending a set to a guy losing his drive. Love ya brother

[@andyss5582]

Unless you are playing with hickory shafted clubs, it is more the ball than the club. I've played with 50 year old persimmon woods and irons and the distance difference isn't much. Irons are irons - flat face, metal, and the lofts are higher. E.g., an old PW is probably 50 vs now where it can be 45 or 46. Just subtract 1 - sometimes 2 - from what is etched on the bottom of the club and it will be comparable. If anything, look at 2nd Swing or any place that sells used clubs and get a driver made in the last 20 years. The regulations have dictated how fast the ball can come off the face and in all reality, older drivers perform more the same than not. IMO, driver development has improved ball speed on off center strikes more than anything. Work on hitting the the center of the club and you'll be fine.

[@Daniel-36]

I played from the forward tees for the first time just after your last video of it, and it was so much fun. On these holes that would beat me up because of the length, I either pared or birdied. Drove it to pin high, chipped on and made a birdie on the #1 handicap hole. Surprisingly my handicap came down because of what I shot

[@rdrokitpower-rockblues]

I'm 76 and play the forward tees which is the only way I can be on the green in 2 on par 4s. As you say enjoy yourself and don't beat yourself up. Saw an article awhile back that was called the Rule Of 28 which is, take your average yardage of your drives and multiply it by 28. Whatever that number is is the total course yardage you should be playing. Works for me.

[@shawnjohnson21]

Deion. Perfect analogy. That dude and Ken Griffey Jr. From about age 8-16 all I wanted was the swag Deion had and the smooth coolness for Griffey

[@downtownpizzagrill]

I watch a lot of your videos. Dude, you are solid on three footers. You probably gain five strokes on the average golfer with those I hope everyone’s paying attention.

[@MrShortGame]

I do spend a ton of time practicing those.

[@timdench2583]

Well played Matt. There were some great shots and super putting in that round.

[@cojophoto]

That putter was on FIRE!!!

[@jeremycopeland281]

Man bro- you were hella dialed. You play very comfortable w a chill demeanor, so it seems. When I’m playing like that- I usually shoot my best. You’re a good dude and stay positive my guy 🤘🏼🔥

[@timgraymatter]

Don’t stop! Thanks for putting that song by Journey in my head! 😁

[@michaelroach9236]

Bubba is so good, I love watching this!

[@BouchTube]

normally when i say first par of the day its after 12 holes of bogie golf

[@frankieboy5139]

love this series. looks like fun. i will be trying this. keep up the good work Matt

[@GolfinKevin]

Enjoying this series!

[@donsmnc5319]

Have played 4 rounds now on this break 60 challenge and it is indeed a mental challenge when you are getting that far under par, have shot 60 twice, still planning to get below 60

[@willellis7875]

Great video the side of the metal game is so hard, thanks for your insight on this side of this game love golf.

[@59BigWalt]

Hey Shortgame, how about playing from alternate tees so you can hit every club in your bag series?

[@settjessettje9323]

Enjoyed! Nice putting!!!!

[@MichaelRamirez-o2b]

I love the challenge idea. I wanna get and play my local courses from the forward tees and see what I can do. I average 90ish. This will be fun. Really appreciated watching you fight back.

[@douglaswarner3154]

It really comes down to your mental approach, we all have the physical ability it’s the bad swing thoughts that ruins are golf game !

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

I shot 59 (-11) from the red tee boxes at Lincoln East in Oklahoma City years ago. It was a hot day and nobody was out there in front of or behind me so I played a ball from the blacks and then one from the reds on each hole. The course is pretty short anyway (6100 yards) and from the reds it's like 5100. That was really fun. You still have to make a bunch of putts to shoot that number though.

[@jasonbouldin3710]

My buddies have been wanting to try the forward tees. Almost feels like a waste of money but I can see where this could benefit you. I think we will try it and see if we can get under par. 7 handicap

[@richardmcgregor6532]

Great round. Fun to watch.

[@jaegerbombgaming6635]

"do you guys want some alright merchandise?" No I want some High quality merchandise. :P really enjoy your 18 home vids. Keep doing em!

[@jamiesloan7259]

Playing the front tees is GREAT practice for getting comfortable at going low. However, it isn’t as easy as one might think. The tee shots need to be VERY accurate. The wedge game has to be superb. And the putter has to be lightning hot. You still have to hit quality golf shots, and hole putts.

[@khit007]

24:59 that was a smooth ass edit

[@1970scottsparks]

I'm wondering how playing the forward tees improves your golf game. I've heard of this concept but not sure how it works. Is there a video that explains this?

[@telmore117]

I should do this to try and break 80.

[@DeMarDesigns]

Fantastic video!

[@MattSchrodetz-og9jw]

Nice work bro!

[@christopheranselmo3572]

that's one of the most beautiful courses I've ever played

[@thetowndrunk988]

Man, what a beautiful course. That’s a perfect day too.

[@lindseyp2673]

When you said you flipped it and caused a snap hook off the tee, it actually looked like you crossed the line at the top, which could have the same effect I guess. Had not seen you do that before either.

[@raytheater]

I played from the red tees today, to practice for a red tee scramble this Saturday. After playing for 3-4 holes, I realized that there are golfers that has zero business playing from the blue or white tees. New players should always play from the red tees. Start there then figure out where you are. Had a guy in front of me getting balls from the range and topping it to the green then I counted 7 putts. The dude had a bucket of range balls in the back of his cart. Then on the final hole had teenagers lay down on the green to snooker the ball into the hole.

[@matthewpocock4824]

What a gorgeous day for a round of golf.

[@escondidonative2903]

That thumbnail is classic haha.

[@jimsaddler942]

Matt, looks like you've switched putters? You putted well in this video, but I thought you putted exceptionally well with your Bettinardi. What's up with that?

[@Handletaken4]

It is always the last 3' where the putt really starts getting sketchy. Footprints, slow ball, volcano cups; it is amazing any putts drop, ever.

[@dondebolt3566]

What’s in the bag for this round? Besides your Mavrik 5 wood that never leaves the bag.

[@anandshah71]

What would u suggest to shoot video of my game with tracer also should be able to see the ball if possible where it lands is iPhone ok

[@luckypete33]

Matt, you ever deal with golfers elbow? Or tennis?

[@MrPostman900]

27:55 .. backwards, obviously! 😆

[@sirdaveo]

When I shot my best scores I had just practiced wedges from 100 to 120 yards for a week. Then I just laid up to that distance, stuffed in a wedge, and boom -- instant low scores. Looks like you could use the same thing.

[@geoffcohen613]

All golfers should take this challenge from very forward tee aim to shoot their target score, ie 90, 80, 70. golf would be more enjoyable. Once shoot target score 2 times , move back a set, shoot same target score from that tee 2 times, then move back another set, shoot same score.. will improve as you go back this is how we should play golf.

[@adamsuttongolf399]

I do that all the time with short putts. Saying “it’s good” to myself. It helps a lot for some reason.

[@ShiftGolf]

Shortgame - did you ever think that you might be choking on some of those shots? When you start hitting approach shots away from the hole with a short shot, that's a choke!

[@ouyrwq]

@mrshortgame Fantastic concept. In all seriousness how is this not like a challenging executive? On the Camp Creek website these tees are not rated for men. And no I would never break 60 in the same situation.

[@jimmahT]

Matt, do you practice that left handed shot?

[@MrShortGame]

Nope

[@jimmahT]

@@MrShortGame might be worth making a video of a few shots for unorthodox recoveries?

[@darthbog2125]

when the flag is out there's more room in the hole for your ball ;)

[@rollingthunder8873]

T150 4iron?

[@moweejim]

Love this guy. He’s a very good golfer but no matter how good, if putts from 10+ ft don’t drop, even at 5100 yds hard to shoot better than -6. I’m a very Senior (88 yrs) low handicap golfer and won’t play at 6,000 yds but will play 5,700-5,800 yds Our guy is still young enough to play the normal Senior tees at 6,500 yd. You older Seniors play the forward tees, and enjoy breaking 80 consistently like when you were in your early sixties. Don’t allow peer pressure from younger guys make you play from the back tees. I don’t have to prove how good I was in my 50-60’s, and trying to play 420 par fours isn’t going to show how good you were. I’m not in competition anymore, its all recreational golf playing $5 nassaus

[@joetrigger4538]

Think anything is possible.... don't believe it? Go watch the ryder cup highlights and look at all the improbable chip ins or long putts sunk.... golf is a wild game!

[@davidpolston4172]

Hit the flag means it's made... Eagle!

[@jamiesloan7259]

The flag DEFINITELY kept that first putt from dropping. Flag stick out!

[@tintruck2885]

Those negative comments crack me up I would bet they couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn !!!!!

[@tylerevans369]

I hope the two total hacks I played with last weekend who *insisted* on playing the tips see this video.

[@44Jbean]

Play the forward tees. I guarantee you’ll have more fun.

[@edward123et]

I hate cart paths, having to carry 4 clubs to your ball cos your not sure of the shot yet seems ridiculous 😊

[@FittinToGet]

I think it would have gone in if not for that flag...

[@no_gimme_golf]

No gimmies allowed when I play with my buddies. Is it a KZbin rule to putt everything out on a challenge like this? If not, it should be.

[@sylvester2294]

Flag out...that would have gone in...

[@johnanthony6092]

First hole...take the pin out and it drops. I tell ya, I do not know of any reason to keep the pin in the hole when putting from the green. I have never seen it help, only hinder. Take Rahm's putt the other day on the 18th in the Ryder cup. Overhit it, smacked the back of the hole, jumped up and dropped in. With the pin in there's no way it drops. Don't be lazy, people; take the damned flag out when putting.

[@barrygerenski6259]

I like your videos but these ads are killing me makes your 39 min vid look like an hour

[@rheffner3]

Ah, Matt, no you can not break 60. Impossible. ùBut buona fortuna anyway.

[@lukewatson5987]

2nd

[@bodacious2276]

I bet I could break 60 on the front 9.

[@YouveBeenMiddled]

The forward tees are *shorter* they're not _easier._

[@brickboy6230]

1st

[@scottsmith6871]

Stop it, it IS easier. Which is why you are trying to break 60. Cmon man.

[@scottsmith8546]

Dear Mr ShortGame, your shortgame needs alot of work.

[@golf007sd2]

1st...you had plenty of time to run a remove the flag for the possibility of eagle. 2nd hole...a person that calls himself "Mr. Short Game" yet is uncomfortable of a 40 yard shot...hmmm....time for a name change; hence your comment on the way to the 3rd hole...i.e. lack mental strength.