NLU Film Room: Soly 2022 U.S. Open Local Qualifying

On the eve of the national championship, let's take a look at how Soly's 2022 bid for the U.S. Open went. Special guest: Justin Hueber.
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[@SomeGuy-fj9gi]

big props to Soly for allowing this to be on the internet

[@CrispyGFX]

Definitely a class act

[@stevecassidy9019]

Can we get Huber on every humorous piece of content? Him losing his mind laughing is so damn funny

[@keithbattle2706]

Petitioning the course to put 4 plaques along the left cart path of that hole that read in sequence: Soly 1, Soly 4, Soly 3, Soly 2. The course should provide no additional/clarifying information.

[@spencerferguson3881]

That provisional sequence is one of the funniest pieces of golf content I've seen (sorry Soly)

[@NoLayingUp]

If we didn't film it and have it to laugh at forever, it would have been 10x more depressing.

[@sssamcz]

Genuine tears rolling crying laughing - and there's not much golf content you can say that about.

[@HueyK666]

"A quick sleeve" is up there with "if it hits the hill, it hits the hill"

[@eric2394]

Are us open qualifiers walking only? Carts aren’t allowed?

[@BChandl13]

These greens are so fucking shiny its hard to see the ball. These Soly qualifying vids are my favorite. To watch someone so freaking good at golf get his lunch stolen and stuffed in a locker is really eye opening. Props for allowing us to watch yourself get put on blast each year by Justin

[@ty1x190]

Shoutout to Soly for taking the punches with a smile. Anyone who has played competitive golf has had a round go this way. Good stuff and actually very helpful for some upcoming tournament prep.

[@ntw16]

Soly, much respect. It is TOUGH out there when you're playing competitively and in the wilderness. You didn't walk off the course like the guys in the group ahead of you when many people would have.

[@NoLayingUp]

The cameras were there to keep me honest.

[@wavybone1945]

DJ with the “my guys out here playing chess” had me dying 😂 whole sequence was hilarious

[@paulfmurphy617]

Bunker right? No left...... classic

[@travellingmojo]

Congrats on 100k subs. Long overdue for the quality of content and the amount of work you guys put into this channel.

[@chriszacharias4449]

"That's a quick sleeve" had me crying. Reminded me when I was coaching HS golf and I stood there and watched my #1 hit three in a row OB right and I finally had to pull him over and said "Aim fucking Left!!!"

[@jshyne213]

So glad you did this as some who loves golf and had full blow panic attacks on the course it was refreshing to watch and know someone else goes through this too.

[@clohol2010]

Golf gives me PTSD.... I'm in the trenches next to you brother...

[@cberland2341]

*Soly snap hook on hole 1 tee shot* TC: “right bunker?”

[@LawsonLindseyFishing]

I could have some Huber commentary on every video you guys post.

[@wiliamob]

This is the best golf content on KZbin bar non. Throwing this up on the tv with a cold beer on a Friday evening is my definition of joy

[@benbrearley9082]

This is the hardest I have laughed on a lonnnnnng time I have certainly been there. Thanks for putting this out there and being such a good sport about it.

[@tyleregan]

"a quick sleeve" is the best quote to come from the NLU content, I don't care, i'm crying hahahahhaha

[@PUSHCUT]

Keep the Hueber content flowing

[@FoolProof777]

The Stanford video was one of the best pieces of golf content ever made, but Soly taking 3 provisionals off one tee is the best part of any video NLU has ever put out

[@chriskoldroyd]

Insanely relatable. Thanks Soly for putting this out there and we’ll done for grinding through. Another home run video lads.

[@WIllMoney1451]

I really thought Huber was going to die of laughter on the back 9. Amazing content

[@timw9070]

Soly turning the 5th tee box into a Uwood range session was not something I thought I would see in this video.

[@dctuss21]

You guys need to make Soly on that par 5 a separate video, it's the funniest piece of golf content I've ever seen

[@PaulMakesPar]

Dude, a Phil amount of respect giving here. Same thing happened to me for the last 2 weeks….turned out I was an idiot and put my driver in the draw setting haha.

[@mvubu6823]

Soly has his whole body in the hook setting.

[@loubenii]

Never seen any of your videos before but your guys’ energy reviewing this is so good. The “U” on 5 made me laugh my ass off, thank you. Golf is hard. Keep grinding.

[@jaceday2020]

Man as a college golfer who struggles with the mega queef/snap hook problem I relate to this video so much. Competitive Golf is so freaking miserable when you know in the back of your mind that you have no idea where it’s going. Massive props putting this out there and reflecting on it with Huebs! The film room continues to deliver awesome content!

[@michaelb6801]

Soly i was like you, hitting pull hooks, switched to the power fade. More controllable. Respect to you for showing us this, warts and all.

[@superedude7]

This is the best golf content on the internet. THANK YOU NLU! Keep crushing it

[@coreygreen6640]

Wow! I just stumbled upon this video, and I’m dying laughing. Never seen any of your videos, but I’m a subscriber now. Love it!

[@PFI1957]

“Quick Sleeve” comment for the three provisionals had me laughing out loud! Very relatable and Soly you handled yourself really well out there under tough conditions. Thanks for the vid!

[@paulsquash9664]

I wish you guys put these out everyday. Great content. Keep your head up Soly, greener fairways over the horizon

[@SundayTourGolf]

Solly - Great for you for owning this struggle. Much appreciated.

[@charlieparry15]

I loved everything about this video. So relatable, but some good insight. Plua, "a quick sleeve" 🤣🤣🤣

[@erikjomaas9255]

By far one of the best videos i have seen in a long time. Probs to the guys allowing the reaction to be fun and some really good banter. That putt thought!

[@pricrd22]

I’m definitely adding heavily leaning politician references to my missed shot vernacular. Well done! Hahaha

[@worldtraveler84]

My absolute favorite film room session so far. Without question.

[@tyleroliver3014]

Besides my strapped Brethren this has to be the best content on KZbin. Big respect on putting your game out there like this

[@charlesjohnson428]

Many can empathize! Thanks for sharing and letting those of us who deal with rounds like this that we are not alone.

[@mattallen409]

Truly inspiring content to watch in preparation for my golf league tonight. Just the confidence boost I needed! As always you guys knocked it out of the park and keep doing what your doing!

[@slytown]

Props to you for filming this and talking about. Most people would sweep it under the rug. The fact that you confronted it means you can definitely bounce back from this.

[@phnx]

As a +2 that just shot 86 in a tournament while hitting 9 GIR, let's just say I can empathize with the sheer terror of hitting tee shots with OB and water around when you don't know where it's gonna go. These film rooms with Heuber are hands down the best NLU content.

[@darcyrossiter]

Never have I related more to Soly's last comment of "i just need to find a way to get off the tee and golf can go back to normal". Great stuff as always, fellas.

[@babutler83]

Honestly, it's encouraging to see the struggle some times. To know good players have days like the rest of us make it feel a little less bad when I go out, play much easier courses, and wrack up similar scores in much less adventurous ways. Thanks for sharing this with us. We know you'll sort it out.

[@kylehoffert2438]

This is without a doubt, the best golf video on KZbin 🤣

[@GMike22]

Chris you will gain way more fans for the honesty, humility and courage you displayed than if you went red and moved on.

[@NonMonFrere]

LOST at “Elizabeth Warren left” hahahaha

[@michaellarko7731]

Always love the film room content - Hueber is a great addition for these!

[@claytonp.7114]

Absolutely great I could not stop laughing from Hueber with the quick sleeve comment.

[@Cornwall1888]

Considering how wild you were off the tee on a tough course +10 seems like a decent score, most golfers wouldn’t get near that on a good day

[@bobbyjones7756]

Excellent stuff! Enjoyed watching an actual qualifier and the analysis afterwards.

[@jaredallen7150]

This is such such good content. Keep it up boys

[@ajfatca]

these are always so fun to watch because you guys arent afraid to laugh at it and not take it too seriously, keep trying!

[@christophervasquez4715]

Soly, we appreciate the sacrifice for content. SICK!

[@alexirving3010]

28:48 is truly remarkable stuff and im dying

[@jakegoodwin4795]

Dude Soly, I felt that quick sleeve so hard lol. As frustrating as it is in the moment, its truly good for the soul to be able to laugh at yourself later. And having Huber laughing with you makes it 10x better!

[@jackedwards6804]

I love the film room so much. It's so awesome hearing an actual pro talk his lingo. The width and stuff like that.... I never ever hear that kind of talk. So it's very cool to hear and to have him explain what he means when talking with Soly (a golfer that is so so sooooooo much better than me). Please keep these going. No reason to be embarrassed about bad shots on camera. It's a strength being able to do so. You're the man Soly. Until Ben becomes the man. But you were the original man. So that counts for something. Seriously though, Ben is taking over as NLU big dog. And that's fine. It's the nature of aging. It's all good.

[@golfpunk46]

Been there before. Going back to your fade will help a ton I think. Awesome you compete! I can't wait for next year!

[@Dangle-city]

YES... MORE FILM ROOM!!

[@jonmurry5776]

Mad props for showing this online. So easy to shoot that score and pull the plug on the content. Love it! Also, maybe don't choke up as much on the driver when fighting the lefts

[@Chef523]

I have been out there with nothing and nobody but my playing partners had to see it. I appreciated that you kept a good attitude and didn’t walk off or no card. I am in a bad place with my game with some events coming up and was thinking I am glad I don’t have to post it online. Also love Huber on this he is great. Thanks for the laughs I would have been happier if you qualified but I enjoyed the piece.

[@jamesbarton972]

Soly this makes me feel so much better about getting the lefts. Fair play for sharing this

[@skyb5299]

Yesssss!!!! This is the content I crave!

[@j.w.matney8390]

Good on you Soly for sticking with it even you weren't playing as well as you wanted. The greatest success is not in never falling, the greatest success is getting up each time you fall. Cheers !

[@midlandjedi]

Chin up Soly, you always take it with great grace and good spirit. Best of luck for the next one.

[@danielbadger365]

No shame in this Soly. Even on your worst day, you would still out class 95% of the weekend warriors that follow this channel. This was good stuff. Keep it up. Keep grinding.

[@MrMurfdog9]

Soly, I also have the overswing issue that you and Hubbs were talking about. And my pro is giving me the exact advice he’s giving you. My iron play is ok it was just my driver swing. I have been working on shortening my swing. I worked on it for about a month, but I’m finally shot my first under par round so there is hope. Mark “from the Great White North”🇨🇦

[@paulfmurphy617]

Soly I feel for you. About 15 years ago my gloriously reliable 290yd draw turned into a 80yd hook. I had to fix it or quit golf because I couldn't afford to lose to my buddies every week. I broke down the swing on the range and became a US open straight down the fairway driver of the ball but at only 250yds. Best of luck brother and thanks for sharing a plight many of us have suffered from.

[@gregbrown98]

can only get better from rock bottom Soly! keep at it, you're a hell of a player and we love spectating. can't wait to watch you make it through qualifying next year ;)

[@nickschwear1610]

Every time I watch Soly play competitive golf I think I hear him utter "Come on wind" like 10 times in the round - not sure if he is hoping the wind helps to correct his ball flight or if he misjudged the wind and adjusted his setup/shot incorrectly. If its the latter, and I believe it is, figuring out that aspect and mastering it should save a bunch of shots in these tournaments/qualifiers.

[@jasontopp6568]

I know that feeling . . . Cheers for documenting it.

[@cameronleavell226]

TC with the instant "we just ran out of holes" is perfect

[@CTRSteve]

I'm not as good a golfer as Soly but I go through this same thing at competitive levels well below USGA competition. I KNOW I'm better than this and can't for the life of me figure out why it's not showing up. Much appreciate Soly being willing to share it and talk through the experience with Justin.

[@isaacaiken8944]

Felt this is a lot of ways. Props to solly for grinding it out, putting this on the web, then shaking it off. Go get em next time.

[@JC-xz6sj]

More HUBES!! any and all videos, HUBES is full fledge NO laying up memeber!! Soly stay strong youll find it.

[@whitfieldgibson2582]

I know Soly doesn't feel great about putting that on film, but he got out there and tried it. Something I cannot say. More content like this please because love watching the guys break down the swing/round/experience, and Hueber's commentary always appreciated.

[@trevorammons343]

so sorry soly but honestly - this makes me feel soooo much better about my own game. and good on you for being a good sport about it and open and honest about your thoughts and feelings. great growth will come from this! cheers!

[@davidparker1738]

I’m still proud of you Solly. Man in the arena!

[@markroper1956]

Awesome vid. Really enjoyed the laughter… Sorry, really felt for you. Its the reason I dont go in comp’s

[@bangaveragegolftv1407]

Felt for you Soly, watching that debacle with the tee shots on the par 5 I just wanted to give you a hug and tell you everything will be ok. Great content though, and Hueber is great as always.

[@paulwemhaner9343]

DJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why are we not using 4K cameras and uploading in 4K for these amazing videos?????????????????????????????????????????? You and your film "team" have the skills. We, the Nest, believe in you! ;)

[@wolfe952]

Man that's such good content. And so funny and relatable because we can all relate to just battling our stupid fucking terrible golf swings 🤣

[@nollm23]

Enjoyed it!

[@ridemypny05]

Gotta say, this was like watching my past competitive self. Your mindset of “go for broke” isn’t entirely wrong, but at its core it’s still you putting pressure on yourself to shoot a score. Like we saw in the video, when you get to +4 you think “now I really have to start pressing let’s do something crazy” and boom, double bogey. Instead of being focused on the end result of a score, for me what fixed it was putting a greater emphasis on commitment to a shot, rather than the result of a shot. You can’t control your swing day in and day out, but what you can control is commitment to the shot you’re going to hit. Judge your success in tournament golf not by your score, but by your commitment to every shot you play. Count anything with less than 100% commitment as a failure, and anything with 100% commitment as a success. The good thing with this mindset is, regardless of where the ball goes, as long as you were committed on every shot there’s no “coulda, shoulda, woulda” post round analysis. Again you can’t control where your ball ends up, so why judge yourself on that? Scottie Scheffler said earlier this year something to the effect of, “I have no control over where the ball goes. The only thing I can control is my commitment to the shot I’m about to hit.” This mindset has allowed me to play more fearlessly in tournaments without even thinking about it, which as you discuss in the video frees you to swing the good swing you have. My scores have dropped dramatically, stats have improved, and I even picked up my first tournament win ever this year. Some rounds it doesn’t work out, but that’s golf and there’s always next tournament if you keep on trying. Best of luck.

[@mikepeters7051]

TC on the bag kept the mood light. Need that on a day like this.

[@DerekBraid]

Gets rolling about half way through, by 30-32 min mark I am laughing hysterically. GOLD golf content, shout out to Soly for putting himself out there, filming US Open Q would be stressful! Breaking it down in public even more so.

[@colinschmidt3475]

Soly! Nothing but absolute love for the way you put yourself out there. Pressure is a funny thing because it doesn’t only exist in context so it’s impossible to explain. Hell, a lot of us (me), feel immense pressure over a four footer for 80 or 90. Golf is beautiful because it puts players of every skill into situations where we get a chance to prove something to ourselves. I know it’s not worth shit for you lol, but the fact you put this out here for the rest of us to see demonstrates you’re a true baller. Keep flexing. Golf wouldn’t be the same without you guys. No bullshit, if anyone grows the game, it’s guys like you that remind us why we love it. Ps edit. Justin or Soly. As a dude that hits a different shape off the tee than with the irons, can you tell me it’s gonna be okay? I know plenty of pros do this but is this a sustainable approach for an amateur that posts 95 and 75 in the same week? Much love again.

[@MrPoepope]

Soly, I feel like I went through these issues a ton when I first started to try and 'modernise' my swing into that left-pocket finish. It was easy with shorter clubs but had a lot of low left and high right misses with the woods. Not sure it's the same issue with you, but adjusting the idea of 'releasing' the club was difficult for me. Reckon we're similar levels too as I'm playing off +1 to 1 (depending how much I play) now in my late thirties having played div. 1 college golf back in the day. Hope it comes around for you pal!

[@ryankwoods]

i told my cousin who was caddying for me walking to the first tee at mine “goal 1: let’s not get banned.” 😂

[@pilotboy7116]

We’ve all been there Soly. You’ll be back better and stronger.

[@dannylmeats]

I’ve always struggled with the big right miss. First round I played after I watched this video and I’m all lefts!

[@arijoseph2282]

can totally relate to lefts under pressure. I think my hands get tight. All about getting that routine down and trusting it.

[@chrisws1878]

I played my first ever competitive amateur event last year, and I get the feeling. I went from a month before having my best game I'd ever had, to completely losing my driver swing and being on the tee knowing you've got a big miss. It was a terrible feeling, so i feel you Soly.

[@charlesvankirk]

"Elizabeth Warren lefts" 😂

[@Golfclubmafia]

Just count to 1432 as your trigger to start the swing!! 😂 Very funny and entertaining the whole video lads! 😂👌👊🇮🇪

[@pendodave4661]

I'm not sure if it's what was intended, but this is great instructional content. Really good input from JH. And good job by you Soly.

[@reubenvalles917]

Wow......Im never getting those 41 minutes back in my life!

[@Im__Your__Huckleberry]

I came for the golf, stayed for the comedy!

[@nzc268]

Great content guys - well done!

[@craigwalters7568]

Big Randy smiles after watching provisional sequence, then whispers “shrink the game”.

[@zachpallis868]

Soly making golf look harder than usual fulfilling Randy's initative to shrink the game!

[@Graham67]

More respect for Sully after this, I feel your pain but handled like a true gent. Can’t wait to see your game back to where it was.