New Job Update - 2025 Goals!

[@lexxwhite747]

These little updates are great Gaz. Not too many people give this kind of insight into their everyday life, and imo it makes your channel that much more relatable

[@garymartingolf]

Cheers Lexx. You'll know from our chat, I was going to keep them private, but when I went down the route, I had so much negative feedback from people who felt like they weren't part of the journey anymore! It's a win win, I think these off topic behind the scenes chats are a great way to stay connected!

[@JoeCothern-lv8zx]

Gaz, your hard work and love of the game shows. You have some of the absolute best and most insightful content on KZbin. 2025 will be a big year for you brother and so blessed to be along for the ride. God Bless

[@roberthudson3571]

Brilliant stuff Gaz. So pleased for you. You seem so much more positive! Well done mate.

[@christiankell6074]

Gaz, your honesty and transparency is very refreshing. We don't see a lot of that from other channels. I hope you stay that way with your content, and I can't wait to see what this year has in store for you.

[@garymartingolf]

@@christiankell6074 100%! The only way I see this working is to continue to share what I’d recommend to friends and family at whatever financial cost, and that’s the only way. I’ll make up any shortfall of income with coaching if required ⛳️

[@michaelcarter908]

Good luck Gaz hope the next 12 months works out for you

[@colinparkinson2792]

Good luck for the next 12 months 🎉

[@emmettforde]

Go get it Gaz, love your work.

[@julianroberts698]

Best of luck

[@Geoff-Howell-Golf]

Great to see you’ve got a plan, hopefully catch up soon. Same here put a load of weight on but just started to lose it. Getting ready for the season to start. Always here if you need a hand Gaz. Everything will workout I’m 100% sure.

[@Jerry-rw9xn]

Really looking forward to the watching your content through out the year .

[@garymartingolf]

Cheers!

[@relaxnchill9335]

love your honesty and you being natural behind the camera Gary

[@garymartingolf]

Thank you, appreciated 👌🏼

[@golfguru0962]

You know what my friend ,met you once at Huddersfield and can honestley say , one of the most genuine blokes ive ever met. With you to till the end brother , you will snash it.

[@AndyW148]

What about trying / reviewing budget clubs more. The others on you tube concentrate on the big brands and the expensive/ overpriced clubs, obviously they get a kick back from them so is it a true reflection on the clubs.

[@garymartingolf]

I’d love too, the only issue I have is getting products. The bigger brands I can usually borrow from shops, so I’m just begging and borrowing atm. The smaller brands is harder to get hold of believe it or not. They don’t usually have marketing budgets or demo products to send anything out. Cheers

[@qbogle]

Good luck. We are pulling for ya!

[@garymartingolf]

Appreciated, and I can't wait for this year!

[@michaelr9397]

Glad to hear your commitment to another full year of content (at least) I be here for the long haul ⛳ Your golf trips would be a blast, hope they are successful for you. Cheer's and good luck Gaz 🍻

[@iggywhiskers]

Having watched James, you and Hannah and all the guests at Huddersfield the last few years I feel like I lost an old friend now that none of you are there anymore. Watching James in the brick walled simulator room was probably my first KZbin golf channel experience. But you are all young and career changes and advancements are part of life. Best wishes as you move on to new and exciting adventures.

[@garymartingolf]

I'll always cherish my memories from Huddersfield Golf Club, I had 5 great years working with Alex, Tom, and alongside the rest of staff, I really do miss it, and I'm sure James and Hannah do too. When those video's pop up in the swing room, I feel sad too. Let's make it a goal to do a video at HGC this year in the swing room for old time sake

[@iggywhiskers]

@@garymartingolf It’s funny how a “relationship” with people and places 8,000 miles away can be developed through a wireless connection from an iPad to a cable in a wall and across an ocean. And it is amazing how quickly this communication method has grown in just a few years. And that it can be monetized enough to make a “living” from it (my daughter does this also and runs it as a profitable business venture paying taxes, etc.). I remember the first time you joined James filming a video. At that time today was just a dream but you made it s reality. Well done! In the spirit of KZbin friends is there anything you can share about Sam Sharman? I enjoyed the banter between the two of you and the tech of club repair. Seemed like he had many troubles last few videos a year ago. If you can’t say anything I understand. A visit to where it began at HGC and the swing room would be a cool look back to the foundations of your KZbin successes.

[@everyoneknowsadave3580]

I Like your golf channel Gaz …. You’ve got a great attitude with trying to help people to get better at golf and enjoying it as much as you do … you’re a ‘straight shooter’ and you can see people on your channel really warming to you …. Good luck to full time you tube … ATB and Hapoy new year

[@garymartingolf]

That means so much, that’s all I want, I want to be the channel that people can trust, wether my opinion suits everyone or not, it will alway be said with integrity and like I’m advising my dad or best mates. Cheers, all the best for 2025👌🏼

[@craighaslam1279]

Every credit gaz..Have my full support for viewing all videos keep at it mate 👍👍

[@davelister268]

All the content from Turkey has been excellent Gary. Really enjoyed being transported back there every few days. Another trip out there is a very attractive proposition!

[@garymartingolf]

I’ve got a couple more to come 😀 It was a great venue and setup, made even better by dropping on a great week of weather! I’m going to price it up for April as I think the weathers almost guaranteed, and with the masters being played, it would make for an insane trip! I’d try to get the TV area in the main hotel reserved in the evening for anybody who fancied watching it 😮‍💨

[@jcStrickson24]

great video Gary. not long been a subscriber but loving the channel (been watching alot of older videos as well) love the ideas for this year and looking forward to watching them

[@andydumelow8282]

Good luck Gaz, you create great content, keep going.

[@stevegarbutt6593]

Good luck with going full time. I’m relatively new to your channel but really enjoying the content.

[@garymartingolf]

@@stevegarbutt6593 cheers Steve. I can’t wait for this season, looking forwards to giving it a shot ⛳️

[@ianwright7114]

Great stuff gary looking forward to this 👍👌

[@garymartingolf]

Cheers Ian

[@stephencarlisle3743]

Good luck Gaz , always enjoyed your channel. Look forward to 2025

[@SuperScunner]

Good luck Gaz, loving the content 👍

[@texmex697]

I see you went to Sueno. Lovely place. It's getting pretty much booked up for this year though so get in early. Good luck.

[@craighaslam1279]

Also, it was mentioned that your content can be speradic, but I love that, you never know what’s coming from you which is great to click on and see what today’s video is. I think James Robinson model is perfect, a video a day, views will be great pal do that 👍

[@taib0]

As a high handicap golfer I love your videos with Lee..... because when you review new clubs as a pro golfer you are never going to hit them like we would !! But watching Lee is realistic I can relate to him, plus he's a good guy and puts a smile on your face. Actually, I have only today recieved my new Odyssey Square 2 Square Jailbird LAB putter from HotGolf which I purchased on the back of your review recently. God knows when we will be able to get playing again with this shocking weather but thanks Gary appreciate everything you do and love your stuff 🏌‍♀⛳

[@charliesmithers7663]

The design of the head covers is excellent Gaz. Class

[@garymartingolf]

@@charliesmithers7663 when I had them made, I went for PRG which are the best in quality! I’ve had golf pro’s message me to ask how I’m selling them at £20 and it’s simple, I’m not making a penny, I’m just seeing it as cost free marketing.

[@charliesmithers7663]

@@garymartingolf never feel embarrassed to charge for quality.

[@spencerpower-nl6fm]

We’re out in turkey for a week from 29th of March to April the 5th for my 40th gaz and we’re stopping at Cullen golf links playing 4 rounds you should job on it pal be good to see you there keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@jobewaters4137]

Good Luck from USA. Enjoy your videos.

[@andrewmacdonald7888]

Looking forward to seeing alot more from you gaz

[@michaelbowers6904]

Like the look of that PXG mini driver on the table!

[@garymartingolf]

Honestly, I can’t wait to take it to the range! I’m hoping to test it before Monday and then get sam to adjust the shaft to align with the best loft setting 👌🏼

[@taib0]

Best of luck Gary hope it works out mate ...

[@DogsHealthShop]

Gaz, the only bloke I know with more drivers than National Express 🚌🤣 ☕️ 🫖

[@jamieduckworth4276]

Rooting for ya Gaz ❤ Big year ahead mate

[@jamieduckworth4276]

Also think the idea of goals being content is great. The rest (subs, views etc) should then take care of themselves.

[@adampark4238]

Hopefully see you up in Lanarkshire this year mate

[@aspencer09]

Great video as always 👍🏻 remember to put any trips on KZbin for us people not on facebook 👍🏻

[@finnguzz6448]

Keep it up Gaz. Fingers crossed it all works out well. Hopefully get a few collaborations in.

[@garymartingolf]

Yeah definitely. I’ve spoken to quite a few people, its just a case of scheduling and organising a road trip ⛳️🙌🏽

[@DanielleBarks-tg4fd]

Honesty as always ❤️

[@wraithconscience]

Gary, All the best for 2025 and full-time content creation! 😘Quality of content is key! Keep a strong focus for each video and for the channel (not a "narrow" focus, but follow your interests passionately). Make the very best content you can and keep improving it. Do research that most of us don't have the time to do. Product reviews are always fun (especially brands we hate...tee hee hee, that is, it is fun to look at reviews of brands we don't like and wait for that confirmation, "Yes, I'm glad I didn't buy that," even if it is a top brand. Just kidding really, but it's all in fun.). Winter golfing solutions -- for example, I don't have a Trackman or anything like that, but I've set up a "Home Golf School" in my house. I have 3 different types of fake grass mats (about 2 x 1 yards each) to imitate different lies. I go a big bag of foam balls so I don't destroy my walls. I got a divot mat to work on my low-point skills (a super use of winter !!!) and I'm collecting drills to work on various parts of my game and stroke. "A drill-a-week" is my winter-golfing motto! I'm a book person, so I love finding books on golf but you've got to be very selective. Also, winter is a great time to work on other aspects of the game -- course strategy, how to trying to figure out how that Garmin Golf watch works. For example, Jon Sherman's "The Four Foundations of Golf" has massively intelligent information on all aspects of the game -- it will take me a year to get through it because it is deep and fascinating. Every little bit I put into practice pays off immediately! Brilliant! He talks about how to set up your practice routine beyond repetition and get into experimentation, and much more, how manage your game, etc. Brilliant stuff! It would be interesting to hear your take on different aspects as an experienced golfer. Not like a book review, but taking one topic and let it inspire you to tell us how you view that aspect of golf. Doesn't have to be every week. Could be every month. It is nice for viewers when there is sort of a "mini-series" within the channel. "Oh yes, I love when Gary does match play. When is he going to do his next review of some famous resort?" Anyway, love your match-play rounds with fellow golfers and any technique tips you want to share are always welcome. Reviewing vintage clubs is cool because it is fun to try different clubs without paying full price. I've got six sets on my list, each for less than 200 GBP. Also, perhaps I'm a golf nerd, but I do like a bit of golf history -- what clothes and clubs were used 100 years ago, famous golfers, and historic golf courses -- St. Andrews, etc., places where most of us just can't manage to get to. And keep that handsome face of yours on camera! Best of luck to you, Gary! We're behind you! Work hard! Hard work always brings success! And smile, Gary! Smile! Show us those pearly whites! Best wishes!

[@garymartingolf]

Thanks 👌🏼

[@lagergolf]

Really enjoy the content Gary

[@garymartingolf]

Thanks 👌🏼

[@mattreed7176]

The Mrs said it looks like you've put on a bit of timber Gary!

[@garymartingolf]

Hahahaha 😅😂 she’s not wrong!

[@mikecooke2357]

Good luck this year Gaz 👍. In 12 months you could be the uk's answer to Grant Horvat 😉.

[@ladgolf]

If you need a subject for some coaching videos, let me know - my missus is constantly saying she is going to get into golf but lacks the confidence to go out on the course as she's not very good. Best of luck with the channel going forward Gaz.

[@grahamdavis8997]

Eeh bygum, Turkeh! Luvit.

[@hudsonrilke]

All the best of luck Gaz. Followed you from the start, in fact since you made a cameo on Robbos channel. That must’ve been 8 or 9 drivers ago 😂. Stop buying new shafts and more lab putters. Hope you get some sponsorship that suits.

[@tommiethatcher7265]

Great update Gaz and hopefully if you’re down Basingstoke way this year hopefully we can meet up at my club Weybrook Park for a round so you can have a bloody good laugh at my expense 😂😂

[@garymartingolf]

This has to go into the schedule for our trip south! We’re definitely not passing twice without stopping lol

[@KentnDebi]

Well done Gaz! I thought you had a club deal with PXG? Really 'Open & Honest' that Gaz, I really hope this works out for you...KZbin is very risky at the moment I'm sure Robbo will have discussed having subscribers removed from your channel, content not being pushed (more likely squashed) See if you can't do stuff with Gaz Beadle? He's a nice kid and fairly local to us. The Golf Supply who are cracking lads. Hannah, who you'll possibly know from Fixby? There's a few Tubers round here that you/they wouldn't have too far to travel to for a game. The stuff with Sam I personally love as I enjoy the workshop/fitting ones. On our crappy weather...perhaps give yourself a bank of content throughout the season and then use that to spread it out through our winter. The golf holidays...Debi and I were only talking about that on a trip down to see Corrine this evening. I'll keep an eye out for you doing that...don't have FB though 😂

[@garymartingolf]

PXG sponsored me a full set of clubs last year yes. Very kind of them. What I mean by partnerships, is paid partnerships to help maintain the channel and allow me to fund traveling more. I can make a living if I create content on a budget by staying at home, but without Sponcership, it’ll be hard to get on the road. They’ll not be any issue collaborating with people now we’ve got plenty of flexibility, and I’ll definitely hit up the locals first 👌🏼 I didn’t know James had mentioned that? I lost a chunk of subscribers, however, I linked it to something else, I thought it was too much of a coincidence not to be linked, so I didn’t think it was a KZbin issue. Can’t really say in public, but let’s just say, I’ll be keep everything in house from now.

[@KentnDebi]

@garymartingolf Some great points. I wonder if it would be possible to combine sponsorships? As a for instance...the PXG with Bruce's Octogrips. The new L.A.B. (without a press grip) could have an Octogrip without effecting its balance, if that's possible...I'm sure it will be if they're supplied with a SuperStroke from Sam. Clothing...Chris and Adam (you already wear their caps at times) or maybe speak with Robbo about an 'in' at Puma? What about Mark at County Golf? That could be advantageous to you both. I think with sponsorships the best way to look at them is what YOU can bring a potential partnership... Good luck whatever you choose to do Gaz 🤞

[@krisjames999]

Going to Turkey during masters week is epic, we did it 2 years ago. Only thing it’s late nights with the time difference, I was getting to bed at 4/5am so afternoon rounds required😂😂. I’m going again 31st for a week, outstanding value for money there

[@garymartingolf]

Is it that late?! Surly not over the weekend? 👀👀 What deal did you get ? 😮‍💨

[@krisjames999]

@ was on the thurs n Fri, weekend was more like 2/3am with it being 2hrs ahead of Uk. The Yorkshireman in me makes most nights late though, getting my moneys worth!! 🍻🍻 We are stopping at Cullinan this time 5 rounds 7 nights including flights about £1400. I’ve stopped at Sirene 3 times and one at Sueono where you’ve been, the big hotel there is like a different world😂😂

[@garymartingolf]

@ haha , heard the cullinan is the best! They let us use he main hotel, apparently it’s an unwritten rule ⛳️

[@krisjames999]

@ hoping so. Yeah we got the buggy up from the golf hotel each night when we stopped at Sueno

[@Subjectivetattoo]

Peter finch is in the same boat with club sponsorship, as he progresses he’s thinking it may not be worth doing the club reviews as his other videos gain more engagement, if you have contacts with any of the bigger KZbinrs maybe talk to them. Wish you all the best

[@JonnyArmitage]

Golfmates are looking for collabs and you’ll not be far away from them in Manchester. They have a club deal with Takomo, ball deal with Seed and sponsorship with Carrus Green Golf Club. Definitely worth reaching out to do some sort of ‘war of the roses’ content.

[@JonnyArmitage]

Also Steve Johnston Golf is a PGA pro based in Peebles, seems like a top bloke, he’s got his own golf product Loft and Lie Golf Gloves, and Eureka Golf Swing. He’s doing the same, leaning into his KZbin channel. He’s looking for collabs.

[@joecrolla6238]

Would be interested in the golf travel gaz! Iv joined your Facebook travel page

[@garymartingolf]

@@joecrolla6238 brilliant! I’ll post the first trip soon ✌🏼

[@jiripauzrgolfanddarts]

Hi Gary. Thank you for your content. Love to watch it. How good and accurate is Shot tracer??

[@garymartingolf]

If you have your camera on a tripod and you’re using the £100 computer versions it’s good, you don’t need to edit the flights much. If you’re doing it hand held, it’s not so good. I also found the cheap phone version useless.

[@jiripauzrgolfanddarts]

@@garymartingolf​​⁠Thank you Gary. Will keep an eye on your offers for golf trips. I am going to Turkeyb this April. It is not that cheap as I remember buz still the service and courses are briliant almost anytime.

[@simoncandy2002]

Hi mate Can’t seem to get the golf travel link to work

[@garymartingolf]

I’ve had a lot of people come through. You might have to be on Facebook as it’s a Facebook group. Are you on fb?

[@omagnon]

Have you got set up on the flyer golf app yet for selling golf gear ?

[@garymartingolf]

No, it’s the first I’ve heard of it. I’ll have a nosy! Thanks

[@omagnon]

@garymartingolf good man. Its essentially a golf equipment version of vinted

[@royclose946]

Well done gaz try greece 🇬🇷 👏 😊

[@garymartingolf]

I've not thought of Greece? Is it decent value? I'm thinking it might be expensive?

[@royclose946]

It can be expensive gaz but a lovely place and country good food n drink lol 😆 I would recommend it if you get chance to go

[@johnmoon4163]

Being a pensioner there is an old cliche - how did we ever find time to go to work. Obviously you are having a similar experience, not now having the 9-5 routine of work. Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

[@garymartingolf]

Haha, that’s funny 😀 I’ve got to get better at it, I’m spreading what I could have done before in 20 hours over 7 days lol 😂

[@SteveFromStockport]

A Yorkshireman being careful with money? What a revelation!🤣🤣🤣

[@richardcopeland724]

I'm a big fan of yours but please remember no matter how beautifully filmed and edited, if the content is poor then it makes absolutely no difference. May I suggest one thing, you've started many a series only to see it abandoned after a few episodes. I find that disappointing. Where's Chris now ? He was the guy who you did putting and chipping with. I really enjoy Chris Dennis and mid handicap Dave as they have fun but it's consistently published. Apologies if that's harsh as it is meant to be constructive criticism. Keep going Gary ! Ps And I've never known the name of the big bloke you play with regularly ? Is he a fellow pro, buddy or partner ?

[@darrenarbergolf]

Good Luck mate, you have my support if I can help just give me a shout. Am interested in all the stuff you have invested in, Think it might help me progress on my channel.

[@stephenbarker6453]

A yorkie careful with money? Most unusual

[@BobbySims-zj4wb]

You got this, doing great. Gonna need a new cover for the g430 10K and your cover design is elite🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@garymartingolf]

Thank you! When I had them made, I went for the very best "PRG" quality! Cheers