How Good Are The Pros, Really? - Part 2 [PGA WEST - NICKLAUS TOURNAMENT COURSE]

[@Golfadddict]

Darin is quality. Yes pls more like this to appreciate the realistic strategies for different abilities.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do :)

[@marshallbravestar031]

I enjoyed the coaching from Darrin,good to see how a scratch golfer thinks his way around a course...Keep em coming 🇿🇦

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do, thanks Norman!

[@Labgorilla]

Oh this was wonderful to watch. But I especially liked how you also broke down why shots were being taken and also his input. More!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, and will do!

[@alberthilt]

Yes on the content Adam! Anything you want to put on is good with me!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Albert :)

[@Crowejonathan]

Broke 90 for the first time this season because of your videos! Thank you!

[@d-hiro1380]

Same.. I started playing in january and 6 months in I shot an 87.. these videos get me excited to get out on the course

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Congrats to you both! Love it!

[@highimphilip]

Great video. Solid golf. I love playing that course. Yes more video matches.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do!

[@colinjohnson4747]

yes more. the coaching is great

[@LaceNGrace]

Love these kinds of videos! Great to hear strategies from both perspectives

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks.

[@tlbig10]

Great stuff with Darin. He seems very chill

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Great golfer greater guy!

[@josephdavis7189]

Love all your stuff Adam

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Joseph

[@oliverbradly9560]

this style of video is why i have seen everyone of your videos! Keep up the exact style commentary and you're bound for fame, if that is what you're looking for. I would love to see you be able to do youtube full time and focus on golf.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words. As of Feb this year I've indeed been doing this full-time. I don't need fame, but an extra zero on each check from KZbin would be appreciated :p

[@mikeygee3550]

Just found your videos today and I love them. You got a sub from me

[@davidjeffrey2515]

I like it and wouldn’t mind seeing more like this. Thanks. Good round. Many nice shots.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, David!

[@pmportella]

Dude, i m learning sooo much by watching you play. honestly keep these coming and thank you for uploading this second half.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, and will do!

[@sillybilly00444]

Yes, that was great. I like the concept of seeing you beside a pro. Sort of brings it all together and helps me see what I should be doing instead of imitating pros, I need to play my own game. Thank you,

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words

[@dalecarlson7294]

Yes please more like this. Its great to hear the interaction on club selection and strategy.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do, Dale!

[@frogdogjd4289]

Keep it up Adam - the vids are tight and well edited

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@mek90703]

Hell yeah! Keep it coming!

[@dodders]

Yes, more like this please! Darin's strike quality with his irons is out of this world.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks. And yeah, it's cool to watch.

[@hinjon]

When Darin hit his drive at 6:24 I said "Geez!" out loud. What a beast.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah he can tag them. He's made some pretty big gains since this round, too!

[@promoteupro]

Outstanding commentary by both of you, Adam! Darrin seems like a great dude. Can't wait for you to get back to Arizona!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Rick!

[@ryanalley2446]

Loving the content all the way over in South Africa! Keep it going....

[@keitho6018]

Love these Vlogs, Adam..I, like many, am a visual learner and its cool to "see" others work through shots...keep up the great work!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Keith!

[@Shockster0429]

Yes this was great!! Seeing both perspectives really is insightful and fun to watch! Well done

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks :)

[@Oklahoma_Living]

This was great! Loved hearing how he goes through a routine and helping you with your shot. Played my best round of the year yesterday and if I would have saw this before that round, I may have shaved off a few strokes but will definitely use it my next round.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Good stuff, congrats Kerry!

[@vonteflon]

Great couple of episodes. One of your better scores too, if I’m not mistaken? I find there’s something about playing with really good players that just helps bring out the best of your game.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Agreed! And nah, I was a disaster on the front 9 and I think I was 82 for the day (higher assuming I took an illegal drop on 18).

[@denonhogue8623]

Love to hear what pros think on how to approach different shots. Good job.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, denon

[@hungryarch7319]

Love this format

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@davetipton3]

Love the honesty and insight. Great to have the pro thought process as well. Keep it up Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do, thanks Dave!

[@TMar1961]

Personally I love the stroke play matches. BTW I can't believe after a great day you rolled the dice on a hero shot, I was yelling at the screen. 😂😂😂

[@vonteflon]

Like one of those slow motion bits in a shit action film, wasn’t it. Nnnoooooooooooooo…..

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol. I felt it important to show that I don't play smart golf 100% of the time :p

[@Jasonklein88]

I would enjoy watching more of this. The contrast of you vs a pro. Good luck mate

[@Griffination]

Please more matchs. KThanksBye!

[@masonst9502]

Have been waiting for this one! ⛳️⛳️

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hope you enjoyed!

[@darthvader1402]

This is good to see. Also nice for the pro to give advice which will help us understand what we should be thinking over certain shots.

[@GOBGOLF]

Keep up the great work Adam, keep the variety coming. Always good to see new faces on the channel. GOB!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks GOB!

[@bcrossmiller]

I come to your channel for your perspective, so if you put out what you like then I generally like it. Ask yourself what content you feel like producing and take us on that path with you.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words, and will do!

[@ThePrinterDave]

Yes, love these videos because it shows us how a pro would think through the process.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks

[@Rayceemon]

Good stuff Adam. I like to pay attention to your self-talk and the 'caddying' back and forth btwn you and Darin. It gives me some insight into what considerations better players like to emphasize. Working through the thought process while planning for the next shot is typically where I go wrong. This is especially true on approach shots. Do you go through a *mental checklist* as you prepare for the next shot? Perhaps you and Darin can talk a bit more about this.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Ray! I don't know if I have a checklist, per se, but I do subscribe to the "think box" and "play box" methodology :)

[@DaleFairless]

Love these videos, your filming and commentary is a great insight. As a 6 handicapper I've focused so much more on playing safer golf and not the glory shots, your content reinforces that smart play. Keep it going, cheers from Melbourne!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks for the kind words, Dale.

[@just1redneck54]

Would love to see more of this but I always enjoy all of your content.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers

[@shREDhead44]

Quality play, and trust me none of us ever “comes this far just to lay up!” 😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

;) Thanks

[@showtime207]

Absolutely love this content

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers

[@gordonwright996]

Boy, this was so instructional! Thanks Adam, keep it up

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@danielgonzalez7744]

Love these types of videos! Gets my hyped to get back on the course! Love seeing relatable golf be played (not that I can play like you (yet?)) Keep it up!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Daniel!

[@DustinShapiro]

Can't wait for your collabs with BryanBros, GoodGood, etc

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hopefully one day!

[@Anonymous-rb4ee]

Enjoying the videos! What do you use for tracing shots? Cheers

[@bigal6274]

Love the content with guests, as long as we still get some solo rounds sprinkled in 👌

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do!

[@spotxplore]

Thank you Adam

[@davidoleary6631]

Interesting and different format, so yes please, more like this.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Ok!

[@mikeboyd3561]

Great video, always like to see ones like this

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Mike.

[@sundoesgolf]

Pros really are at another level

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

They're playing a different game than the rest of us.

[@patts6153]

It’s really educational to watch you play buddy I’m a 13 hcp and trying to find out how to cut of those 4-5 shots to be stable under 80. I think you often play really smart golf and I really enjoy your videos.

[@thegrindtopar]

I like this kind of stuff, hearing the thought process through the course

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks :)

[@LairdElManny]

Awesome stuff, more matches please!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do, thanks Manny.

[@aidanperez8803]

Dude your videos are awesome. Keep it up and u will make it no problem.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Aidan

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Great video and round Adam and thanks for the back 9! I hit my gap wedge really well so one thing I've started doing is playing from the green to the tee, not tee to green. If I can leave myself 110 to 120 into the green with my best club, all I need to do is hit the club off the tee to get me to that number. Even if I'll hit the green at least 50% of the time or more I'm minimizing my damage. Or at least trying to. Looking forward to the next one Adam! Thanks!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers. Yeah I'm trying to do this much more often these days.

[@kbchef9205]

Keep doing what you’re doing. Great videos 😎❤️⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️

[@jimmyp6049]

Like the h2h play. Nice hearing strategy from a pro. Nice work

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Jimmy

[@Real28]

That shot out of the fairway bunker and converting the putt was literal Pro level skills.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It was crazy to watch in person. His lie was bad and the window he had to land it in was very, very small.

[@fontane007]

Yeah more of this stuff would be great, especially enjoy getting the thoughts on playing the shots

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Wayne, and will do!

[@CamMacMastermusic]

Yes Adam more matches please ! Come to New Hampshire or Mass and golf with a fellow Canadian (PEI) and golf for free.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Cam! If/when I'm out on the East Coast I'd love to get out there with ya.

[@haydenredl2919]

That was great! Love the variety you put out here. Some matches, some tournament rounds, some collaborations with other creators, etc. I’m in Vancouver next Thursday and Friday, up for a round?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Hayden! I will be here, yes. Down to find a time if you are!

[@haydenredl2919]

@@NotAScratchGolfer That would be great! Shaugnessy looks like quite a place. Should we chat here or should I message you elsewhere? Trying to finish up my bookings today so great timing

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@haydenredl2919 Shoot me an email: adamsofine at gmail dot com

[@christianarfsten]

I agree with most of the other people. This is great content and it’s good to mix it up every once in a while.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Christian!

[@chrishartman5383]

Love this type of content!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks

[@denisflinn3952]

Love the content against pros. As a Vancouverite transplanted to Seattle, allow me to formally extend the invite down for some golf. You have a place to stay, and the munis are top notch.

[@samuelhong7434]

+1 for the matches! I think it gives good context to what skills you have and what might differentiate you and the competitor. Maybe a set of these 1) vs a pro (done), 2) vs a scratch golfer, 3) vs a 10 handicap, etc.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah I like this idea a lot!

[@jacobmccain8082]

I've played all of the PGA West courses multiple times. I have played well and bad at all of them. I shot 74 last time I played Stadium. Except NT. That course has my number and I have never played a round even mediocre there.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha the green complexes are just a nightmare.

[@larrybond7442]

Great video! Would love to see a flyover of the hole prior to tee shots to give a better perspective for viewers. Look for award to your next video.

[@coledeviney]

good shirt during the hello fresh section ;)

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

waddacomment!

[@steveschwab922]

Good match Adam! My thought is that going for it made sense in a stroke play match, as it gave you a chance to hole out for a tie.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Agreed, thanks Steve :)

[@iancanoy3888]

Love hearing what goes on through the mind of great golfers. Definitely learn stuff from em

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@Sundance94]

This was great thanks man from NJ come play sunset valley!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Whereabouts in NJ is that?

[@AVDFI1961]

Brilliant to see a lefty and a good one at that on the channel.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

We grow a lot of lefties north of the border!

[@SageVO]

Enjoyable as always. Sad we are losing you to the LIV tour. 😛

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Jason. Strangely, I haven't heard from them yet. They probably can't afford me, anyhow.

[@Rohit1890]

Would absolutely love some matches! Especially with the shot commentary beforehand.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'll keep them coming!

[@AjaxNixon]

Ego golf is killing my average. I get sucked into it all the time

[@TheDjcarter1966]

I think you nailed it while the par 5s are a little advantagoues the real advantage is hitting 9 from 160 or 7 from 190.

[@dapperdank3701]

More matches like this 🤩👌🏼

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Ok

[@TrakkyYT]

Loved this one mate, got into golf last year and now I'm just a sucker for info especially when it comes to the mental game. Saw you on GS's channel a lil while ago, I've watched about 14 of your videos so far in the last few days your a stella guy!!! Dropped a subscribe today, as a fellow youtuber I understand and appreciate the grind keep up the fantastic work look forward to seeing you hit 100K subs

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks so much :)

[@drval]

I think it is a really great idea as it is very useful when he helps you out with strategy.

[@peterhood6747]

Great video loved it... 👌

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Peter!

[@rickwilliams3515]

You hit the driver well and are getting better looks like.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Eh I have good days and bad :p

[@waltuhwhite9975]

More matches please!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Will do!

[@dapperdank3701]

Reppin the waddaplaya Toucan 👌🏼

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

waddashirt

[@toddroshong]

I’ve only got a handful of rounds under my belt. Played a nine hole par 3 muni yesterday, and made a 2 on hole five. Does it count as my “first birdie”?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Definitely!

[@mikewilliams1479]

More videos of the caliber and content please

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Ok!

[@benjaminpawson6948]

Loving all the content Adam! I played the Stadium course last month and wasn’t really impressed if I’m being honest. Keep the videos coming!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Benjamin! And that's interesting - I've yet to play the Stadium. What more can you say about it?

[@ronsav2067]

Great game, great video!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Ron.

[@MrDrMeow]

That bunker shot to get up and down for birdie might have been one of the best shots I’ve ever seen. I’m not being dramatic either that was nuts.

[@Indycrr]

Ball below his feet in the sand and he hits a draw to kick in range. That was sick. Tour pros would tip their cap to that one.

[@sambat2193]

Loved it!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Sam!

[@paulc3517]

Yes. More of these

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Ok

[@TheChainChasers]

We'd all love to hit a 5 iron from 220. I'm a current +0.7 handicap but 5 from 220 isn't normal for mortals

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

+0.7 is no joke, congrats David.

[@TheChainChasers]

@@NotAScratchGolfer if I had 220 5 iron in the bag I suspect id be way better. 190-200 is all I can get out of it. My 3 iron stock is 220ish lol

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@TheChainChasers Still solid

[@MarcusLE93]

This was fantastic, would love to see more of the same.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, and will do.

[@zhuokanli1788]

Come to Midwest, we got some hard golf to play here.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'd love to. Whereabouts are you?

[@zhuokanli1788]

@@NotAScratchGolfer st louis mo, got some challenge courses around here, very hot n humid, lots trees n creeks

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@zhuokanli1788 I was trying to get to Payne's Valley next month but couldn't work out times :(

[@zhuokanli1788]

@@NotAScratchGolfer good luck with that course, from what I've heard it's not worth the money they charge, but it would b nice to see u step on the heartland n play some golf! Cheers

[@DanielSong39]

I hope you enjoyed the beer That was definitely inside 10 feet

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha I'm still waiting on it

[@paulfmurphy617]

yes more matches like this !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Ok!

[@jamesbrown9589]

Great to watch. Your game is solid, even without pro distance . Your handicap at 7 is merely the odd flubbed approach and missed 5 footer. But you manage your game like a scratch player. Give it a year and your tagline will be "I'm a scratch golfer"

[@fergusmckie4336]

cheers - some player he is!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I love playing with guys like Darin. I always walk away with some knowledge I didn't have before.

[@Maggs2010]

Great videos…..can you do a Mayfair Lakes course vlog?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! Yes, I'll definitely get out to Mayfair sometime soon!

[@nikonuggage]

Darin, was this course overly hard?? Playing here Sunday, kinda nervous. lol