What It ACTUALLY Takes To Break 80 [TOBIANO GOLF COURSE]

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

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[@vcjjj08]

Adam, my boy the driver and putter were on fire for your round. Loved the video. Becoming a subscriber.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Glad to have ya!

[@josephdaou5421]

Crazy how big of a difference keeping it in play off the tee makes. Very nice round. Tobiano is definitely on my list for next season

[@leecoady4671]

Hi Adam, I love your videos they have helped me in so many ways over the whole season. Through your tips I’ve lost 5 strokes off my handicap and I broke 80 for the first time last weekend. Keep up the good work 👏

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words and that’s some major improvement, congrats!

[@jackolantern22]

Adam, your videos are my golf zen zone. As others have also said, I really think it's helped me mentally with my game. Thanks for doing it.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Bryanoconnor61]

Great round Adam! Keeping it in play, drives were on fire 🔥!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@frmacleod]

I went from a 14 to an 8 this summer and your videos definitely helped.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Wow those are huge gains! Where did you shave the most strokes?

[@frmacleod]

@@NotAScratchGolfer A big reason was I had weekly private golf lessons for six months (first half of the year) and cleaned up my swing. But you also inspired me to work hard at 100 yards and in. I started renting a golf hole at a local club and just hitting wedge shots/pitch shots/chips for hours from different spots. I also found a putting system that really helped me dial in distance control. I do feel a bit of imposter syndrome though - which I believe you mentioned before. Those last two points came recently after some good scores on really tough courses. It makes me feel like the single digit moniker isn't quite earned or in stone yet.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@frmacleod Weekly lessons for six months - dayum, that's commitment! Major congrats on the improvement, and I think the big takeaway is that single digit just isn't as good as people seem to think it is, lol

[@lindsaynewell6319]

That's one of your best rounds ever on the channel Adam - especially considering all the forced carries.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Lindsay - definitely feels good to card a good one every now and again. Makes the bad rounds sting less!

[@minecraftburn2452]

Adam is the golf GOAT! Love your videos man keep up the great work.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@pattewad]

I broke 90 for the first time last weekend and your channel helped me do it

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Love hearing this, congrats!!!

[@carlpoposki5985]

What a ball striking day, especially off the tee! As always, incredible putting. NICE!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@kylevonruden9555]

Love seeing you stripe it off the tee like that. Keep it up man!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, I’ll try lol

[@mattstephenson4345]

One of my favorite courses, and a very tough one. Well done.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@jeremyhill3837]

What a stunning look course. Well played too!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, and yes Tobiano is a gem.

[@highimphilip]

That’s a solid round. Nice driving and putting.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@tjm5492]

Adam, that 5 wood on the 10th was a thing of absolute beauty!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@xerodeus2337]

What a fantastic round! Driver is looking on point these days!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks man!

[@hjm33]

Adam congrats on the 76, great round!!! The putter was hot as usual but the driver was really on fire!!! Thanks for the video and if you come to Toronto, let us know!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks as always. I’m planning on getting out there this spring!

[@hjm33]

@@NotAScratchGolfer nice!!! You love to join you on a round!!!

[@starks1974]

The background reminds me of Gamble Sands. Beautiful course!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Have been meaning to get out to Gamble Sands!

[@DanielSong39]

This is one of your best rounds

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, definitely up there!

[@TheSneezinPanda]

Beautiful round Adam!!!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@joedavey84]

Driver is looking a LOT better lately! Nice job!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@Jake4211-]

breaking 80 at Tobiano is every bit daunting. The video and the pictures don't do this course justice: long carries over ravines, pinched landing areas, subtle greens. This course is as difficult as it is beautiful. Any of you gents out there that want a great "Boy'z Trip" you can't go wrong with Tobiano. Oh and for you anglers watching, some of the best lake and stream fishing i've ever experienced. British Columbia does an amazing job of maintaining their fisheries. Kamloops lake is 18mi long by 2mi wide by 500 feet deep--massive lake trout in there.

[@haydenredl2919]

Great round! These are the ones we play the game for. I’ve had my best year of golf ever and the mental tips you offer have really helped. Just shot another sub 80 round the other day (5 so far this year) and kept the 3 keys in mind: keep it in play off the tee, tidy within 100 and no 3 putts. What’s your career low again? With some better second shots, this easily could’ve been there for you

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Good stuff, Hayden! My career low is 66 but that was at 5,300 yards so it gets a bit of an asterisk. My best round on a championship course was 71 at Pacific Duns.

[@bafoon]

Is that a "Waddaplaya" shirt? Those things are so comfortable, glad to see you supporting other youtuber's channels

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It is! Thanks for the kind words.

[@DevinMK8]

I LOVE Tobiano. I’m only about 30 minutes away but haven’t played it much. Congrats on such a good round!

[@capnhook33_]

I think this is what is kind of missed when they say driver is the most important for lowering your handicap. They are always talking about adding length. I think it's more about putting the ball in play. I don't actually have a driver in my bag right now, but if I am having a good day off the tee keeping it in places that aren't difficult to hit from, I score very well. And your best rounds on youtube often have that in common. The straighter you hit it, the better your score usually.

[@jasonnoel1166]

Great video…thanks for the shout-outs. I didn’t do much out there you kept us in this match 💯.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

You're too hard on yourself lol

[@iPoon23]

amazing round and such a beautiful course!! Love the videos

[@lens7859]

Wow, fantastic job sticking with your game. Hopefully I will break 90 tomorrow, but most of the par 4’s are over 400, and for me it’s hard to hit a green in Reg at that distance. Have to be tidy within 100 and putt like a BAUS !

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yaaaaaas

[@whaleshark2625]

Such a great round! Carded my all time career low of 82 last week after starting watching your videos two months ago. If you're ever in the Washington DC area let me know!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Congrats on the PB! Have yet to tee it up anywhere on the East Coast. Would love too this coming Spring/Summer!

[@whaleshark2625]

@@NotAScratchGolfer it's a beautiful part of the country for sure. One idea for a future video - any chance we could get a video on your putting practice approach? I feel like you must have some great drills/practice approaches given how many mid-range putts you get to drop!

[@jeffdavis3713]

Terrific round Adam! Fun to watch

[@zackmiller1822]

I think I commented on this last time you played there, but Tobiano comes off looking just gorgeous. 14/15 on the lake just looks amazing. Nice round on a great course.

[@thomasgoode7322]

can confirm. as stunning as it is challenging. try to get out there if you can!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Great course, top 100 in Canada!

[@niktheref]

Amazing course. Only drawback is 9 times outa 10 it's windy as hell. Since 4-5 holes are all carry off the tee, it's imperative you play the right tees, otherwise you'll just be there for the view lol.

[@AVDFI1961]

Great round Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thank you!

[@Kenzy9]

Wish I knew you were in town! Would’ve loved have you out at our home course for a round. Great shooting and loving the content Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Kenzy! You're in Kamloops?

[@Kenzy9]

Yep, not too far away from yourself. Hopefully we can line up a round together at some point!

[@nosunrecordings3619]

yes! congrats on the 76!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@funkyavocado-wd1tb]

Excellent play there.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thank you!

[@shaunchopra9763]

damm. what a round. i learn a lot from ur vids man

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Shaun!

[@justinwu459]

Genuine golf! Great guy to play with

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Great guys at Genuine!

[@TomIrwin]

I was there!! Haha great video Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Tom!

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Damn Adam; that was a great round! Well done!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@wess.9193]

Holy crap! Driver was on auto pilot! Must be a great feeling. Nice round💪👍

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@seasonedgolfer6894]

Doesn't matter if you think your swing is weird, or you think you don't hit it far; 24 putts is PGA tour quality. Putting like that says volumes about your short game and lag putting.

[@ParTeeTimeGolf]

love this course

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Me too!

[@prayformojo1117]

Your driving has improved immensely.

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

Long game and putting were 🔥🔥🔥

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@MikesTubeEhh]

Well done off the tee! That is a beautiful course!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, and yeah, Tobiano is great!

[@mattstephenson4345]

@@NotAScratchGolferNeed to hit Predator Ridge while in the area.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@mattstephenson4345 I've featured it a few times on the channel :)

[@mattstephenson4345]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Awesome, need to search for it now! Thank you

[@kevinvasquez9951]

Nice round Adam, you give us hope ⛳️

[@Wesley_Juakali]

Your drives and your short game, chipping and putting is on spot. You keep everything in play and put them short after chipping. Nice gameplay 👍👍

[@ianfaust5281]

I have a suggestion- get a gimbal for your tripod/camera, or some other way of quickly leveling it. It would make shots like at 8:35 less confusing to look at. Great round!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks. I had a gimbal in the past but it proved a bit cumbersome on course. I might see if I can find a more user-friendly one in the future.

[@kbchef9205]

Nice round Adam👏👏👏

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@Fmartin1638]

Driver on point !

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@chasman67]

Great round!

[@kevinleahy6530]

I so want to buy into the premise of the channel that it’s all about smart course management but all I see here are great golf shots. My takeaway is that what it takes to break 80 is to hit every fairway and make all your putts 😂 not hating still enjoyed it cheers

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol fair comment. In this particular round I hit a lot of good golf shots. But there are many days when I go out there and knuckle it around too!

[@OrvinReyes]

Yeah first thing to get good at is strike. Once you get good distance and decent dispersion (ie you can hit shots in the general direction you intend), THEN it’s all about course management.

[@OrvinReyes]

You can’t manage the course if your dispersion is shite lol

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@OrvinReyes If your dispersion is shite, that's all the more reason to use better course management.

[@samimubasher1890]

That 7th hole looks like a green screen. Wow 😮

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

On a nice day, it's hard to beat the views at Tobiano, great place!

[@EricHerrmann-u3s]

Love Tobiano! Shot a 76 there too. Looked so much different than yours.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Great spot! Where are ya located?

[@EricHerrmann-u3s]

Seattle area, but Tobiano was worth the trip.

[@Tuckercashthecorgi]

Adam, do you just use an iPhone for filming? And for your tracer, what program do you use? Thanks! Another great video.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes I use an iPhone (just ordered a new one this week and look forward to using it beginning next month)! Shot tracing is done with an app called Shot Tracer Pro

[@micklulic4274]

Good job

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@NFiltr8Red]

Fun and true content, watching your around the body swing is cringe worthy. Then again you are the master of your craft. Keep it up

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

haha thanks

[@Andrumen01]

Not a bad round...actually pretty good.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol thanks

[@AmericasQB_KirkCousins]

Did you mean to say "before settling for bogey" at 4:00?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yep, misspoke!

[@AmericasQB_KirkCousins]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Thought so! Glad I am not going crazy. Good round out there! I enjoyed the video.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@AmericasQB_KirkCousins Thanks!

[@agentruzzy]

Hey Adam - Could you explain why your playing partner had to put first while you were furthest away @ 09:00? You mentioned he went OB, but I thought the player being the furthest away always putted first?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

In team match play, whichever team is furthest from the hole plays first, but either player on that team can play first. Jason was already going to make a big number (having gone OB from the tee), whereas I still had a look at par, so he putted first to show me the line.

[@agentruzzy]

@@NotAScratchGolfer ah, makes sense - thanks for answering :)

[@Wiringbyron]

24 putts and zero lost balls there is very good!! 😮

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@Stonks_Stuff]

Played nine holes today and shot five over. That’s my best round by a couple strokes and I carded three consecutive pars for the first time ever

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Congrats!!

[@digitalvictory8266]

Dude. Why'd you put Jason on blast there at the @8:45 mark about going OB? Could have just said, "Gonna get a read off Jason's putt here." LOLOL Dang, Jason's catchin' strays for no reason!

[@matthewbarnes6696]

Let’s go🔥

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lfgggggggg

[@blauerw.2641]

To break 80: 100% fairway hit; 24 putts. Scottie Scheffler's average are 62% and 29. Great round with your A game + luck.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol yeah it’s not common that my driver and putter are quite this solid. Many sub-80 rounds under my belt with far worse game 😅

[@kikim3332]

I'm planning a trip to Vernon. What 5 courses should I be looking at? Predator, tobiano, tower ranch are on the list. Thx in advance for your advise.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey there! Those are all must plays in the region, but keep in mind that Tobiano is a fair ways away from Predator and Tower Ranch. If you're willing to cast your net that wide, I would add Sagebrush to the list. Predator has 36 holes so you already have five courses between those. If you want a break from mountain/resort golf, you might want to consider adding Harvest to your list. Others to consider would be Okanagan Golf Club (I think the Bear is great, not hugely fond of the Quail), Gallagher's Canyon, and Shannon Lake. If you can get out to Kelowna Golf & Country Club (it's private but I believe there are ways to get on), I hear it's great, too.

[@Max-ve5tu]

As a person who just started playing golf, are you allowed to scoop the last putt in like he does on a couple of holes here?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I don't believe so.

[@wadesworld6250]

My one disagreement is you are more than "tidy" with the putter. You are highly-skilled with the putter and that is where you separate yourself from the mid-handicappers. You make one putts where they make two and make two putts where they make three.

[@richlyons8146]

Dude you’re the Bob Ross of whatever space this is haha

[@Dan_BCtoAZ]

We’re those different irons today?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

This video was recorded a while back with my old irons.

[@Am-iz9di]

Well done Adam! Really really good drives and putting. I don’t think I can get 100% green light drives so I’ll have to find another way to break 80 haha. But this was cool to watch!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@wiggypop]

damn, are there shorter tees here? for like 25 handicap players? Hole 5 seems like a hard hit for me. i drive on average 220. there's not much chance for par if i can't hit my 3 hybrid 190 or my 3 wood 200-217 for the second shot. I hope to hit my driver better. I need to get to 240 average. cause i do hit it 260 sometimes. but 220 is where the average is at for me.

[@wiggypop]

sorry hole 5 does seem to have a further tee offf

[@skizzot91r]

Crazy … I’m Happy to only be 4 over after 3 holes let alone 18 😂

[@zacharymilos392]

I'd love for you to start using Arccos so we can see what your game actually looks like. I suspect your short game is actually at scratch or maybe better which isn't realistic for most. Hitting 6 GIR is going to result in well over 80 for most!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Zachary. I used to use it frequently and have been meaning to again. Typically, my driving handicap hovered in the mid-to-high single digits, approach game was around a 10, short game around a 5, and putting at scratch or a hair better. Many ways to score!

[@zacharymilos392]

@@NotAScratchGolfer interesting! Mines slightly better (except putting) and I only broke 80 threw times this year, although I generally never stray too far from the 82-84 range.

[@wdiddy1]

May have to change the name of this channel soon lol.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Don't worry, I still offset these rounds with plenty of lousy ons (as seen on the channel)!

[@alanduncan9204]

24 Putts..........impressive

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@judmorrison68]

So, what do you do for a living that affords your traveling around the world playing golf?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I mostly travel in my home province of BC and my former home state of California. My job is running this YT channel :)

[@judmorrison68]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I love the content. It has helped my game so much. I literally hear the duck in my head when I make a bad shot! Keep up the great work.

[@mre_man]

I think you have to play a lot as well. It's hard for somebody that golfs once a week to break 80 to be honest.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Agreed

[@_ryanmccloskey]

24 putts… i would be much closer to 80 with numbers like that, looks like i know where to practice

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yaaaaaaas

[@riccardorinaldo7934]

24 putts is the big one. If I can hit 10 fairways, 10 GIR and be at 30 putts or less, I know I’m breaking 80

[@cawelshman1204]

Breaking 80 is easy. Keep the ball in play, be tidy within 100 yards, and quit your day job.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol

[@lungchan1729]

You are downplaying your putting. It's crazy how many putts you can hole. Also you drive like 270 yards, most people don't go further 220. Again you are really downplaying your ability. Most people will not break 80 not because they don't have the right mindset but it's just they don't have the ability. How many times you chunk balls three times in a roll? How many time you had bad contact with you driver and it goes 50yards? Got be realistic. It takes a lot meaning a lot consistency. All amateur dream of all but for most its just a dream.