PAR 5 COURSE MANAGEMENT | LOWER YOUR HANDICAP

[@simonwatson1233]

Loving these Course Management tips. My WHS index is 20 and I'm really struggling to hit under 90 regularly: I've decided that from now on I MUST think differently and resist the temptation to consider distance as a priority over safety & playability!

[@leontaylor5490]

That last hole.... you need to get as close to the tree as you can off the tee... just an easy punch shot down the hill... i know.. everyone’s a critic!!!! Great vid guys xx

[@matthewbarnard6407]

Only suggestion Dan would be an aerial shot of the hole maybe? Hard to visualize the strategy a bit without knowing the course. Love these videos!

[@jamesbrown6372]

Clapping? Cheering that putt in. Well done Lee. It’s always interesting watching you battle with golf with your weapons and the challenges golf chucks in.

[@GradoRuns]

These vlogs are by far the best on educational videos on KZbin. Keep them coming, great work Lee - total baller!

[@alexandersaunders9293]

Recently come across your channel, as an amateur golfer just starting these course management videos really help to see it through different eyes!

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Welcome 👍

[@rohitpratap4174]

This course/shot/emotion management stuff is absolutely spot on Dan! More please!!

[@robertmoss2813]

Good to see you back on the course. This is where you excel. I struggle with club reviews and I felt you and Lester felt the same..

[@faadar]

Learn how to score around the golf course … thats the story of my life . Love your videos as I need to start thinking more

[@adamdale948]

Love the video Dan and Lee. I play with my father at Bowood Wiltshire. Father is 82 and now plays off 13 (ex Wilts County golfer +2 lowest). He moans he hasn't got distance off tee but hits straight down fairway with more club. His strength is 150 yards in! Chipping and putting comes into its own. Distance isn't everything, especially a tight course or hard links with hard fairways and greens!

[@Cousinquinn]

Would like to see more of this, different players different handicaps different holes. Really enjoyed it. Thanks

[@richardmetcalfe1570]

Can't wait for the course vlogs to start again, love this channel, great work boys.

[@keithavery9669]

Unbelievable shots from Lee 👏👏👏

[@damianhouse3256]

Hey Dan and Lee, since you have been doing these videos it has made me think more about my game and how I manage the course, after getting a lesson and improving my ball striking as well as course management, I have dropped my handicap by 3 shots in the last couple of month's.

[@andrewdavies8451]

Excellent advice. Loving the channel, for me it’s easily the best golfing channel. Roll on the 29th

[@brianbernstein7754]

Lee’s striking the ball much better than I remember. On the mishit hybrid...I wonder if he wouldn’t have been better off hitting a 4-iron or 5-iron. Generally more control with irons than hybrids (off the deck)...at least for me 😎. The greens looked really slow...Lee did well to only 3 putt once. Thanks for the course vlog Dan...really well done 👍⛳️

[@RichHodyl]

This is an excellent episode. This is where Bob Rotella's teaching can be applied - each shot is the only thing that matters at the time, not the last shot, not the score, only that shot that you are about to make - and fully commit to that shot. Very good educational video - course management should be the subject of more videos. Well done.

[@grinnders]

Loved this and how you turned the psychology around for Lee in imagining a different order of scoring. Not being as good as Lee myself, I look at any scoring below handicap as a bonus to put into the bank for accidents later in the round. I usually never get enough 😄 but if you’re not a scratch golfer you should anticipate peaks and troughs in scoring and ‘bank the birdies’ to cash them in against bogeys later.... rather than think you’ve banked the benefit for the bar!

[@steveahier7659]

Good to hear the strategy’s and watch Lee try and execute each shot. All bar one shot Lee played exceptionally. I can’t wait to try this out in a couple of weeks time. Nice video gents. More of the same please, maybe for Par 3 and Par 4’s?

[@davidballard9781]

Hi dan and lee I’ve found in the past that worrying about your score all the time can make you become more stressed.Relaxing is a hard thing to do on the course if your always worried about your score as it’s pressure all the time.Ive found if I go out just to enjoy my game and just have and swing smoothly the game becomes easier to deal with,and not to get upset about a strike or shot not being what you expected it to be.Also by being relaxed you don’t tend to try and smash seven bells out of the ball

[@stephendibari5010]

💯. Playing each shot one shot at a time is key and not get stuck on “score”. Don’t want to put too much stress on yourself and then the game goes downhill

[@juanhunglow2220]

Absolutely, 1st time I broke 80 I was on the par 3 18th, didn’t know my score. Tee shot into bunker but got up and down for 79. Had I known I needed a par for -80 I know I’d have panicked

[@rohitpratap4174]

💯 rather than score I try to rate my shot and emotions out of 10 for each shot and try to beat THAT score each time. Got myself down from 15 to 5hcp without much technical analysis with this approach.

[@nickolasmagos219]

Great video. When I first started playing 25 years ago I was able to reach 300 yards with my driver and often straight like an arrow at the practice range, but when I played the course sporadically I was all over the place with my driver and could not keep the ball in play enough to be consistent. Lots of chipping and pitching out of the trees, would not be able to get out of bunkers. Lots of boogie holes and a few blow up holes meant not being able to break 100. My fault was not playing on the course often enough and getting course management lessons. I was bomb the ball at the range to relieve stress like going to the arcade at the mall, but never really took the game seriously, mostly for lack of time, but also lack of money. I quit after several years to finish college and didn't pick up the game till last year again. The point is having distance merely means potential, not anything else. You really need to put the work in all around to have a decent handicap.

[@emberina9987654321]

He's not wrecking the video haha actually proving your point. By showing how when you take the ego out of the game and play responsibly. He can keep confidence up and hit higher percentage shots. I'm a 3 and looking to bring that to my game. Well done Boys (as always) from an east coast Canadian, living in the mountains in the west of Canada.

[@glennpalmer4672]

Loved this video Dan, also like the way you showed different lies above feet, sloping etc and how the ball would react to those lies

[@billdunlop8683]

Perfect vlog Dan/Lee on how to attack holes, Break it down from the tee box, If you cant reach the par 5 in two comfortably then play the 3rd shot yardage off the tee, I have played hard par 5's 7 iron, 7 iron, wedge for par and walked on happy. Most courses will set up at least 8-9 holes attackable, live to fight another day( hole) . :)

[@ianridge]

Great video. Course management (and leaving the Driver at home) is the key to improving my scores.

[@cr-lc4zr]

Lee's playing well here because he's playing strategic. In many of the vlogs it's "driver all out". If Lee played strategic in the vlogs I think we would see similar success. Great info. Appreciate the insight to course management.

[@marcrudd3602]

The course management made sense what you told lee. He played well . We has golfers have to use it more play it safe. Don't take risks that we don't need to. Keeping your emotions in tack is key to having a good game.

[@francismcclard7851]

Great video.. really enjoy these course management video. Something I struggle with as a high handicap player is course management. Always want to see you all play well but I’m glad Lee had a mistake and got see you help him through a penalty shot situation

[@normandalgarno3242]

So, Cap’n Dan, you made some very good points there. I never thought of par fives in this way before. As an opportunity to pick up a stroke. Kudos to Lee for all he has accomplished over the last year or so. You folks are a class act!

[@grahamrushby5959]

Terrific video, I can’t hit the ball anywhere near as far as lee, but there the thought process remains consistent, just exchange the club being used! I love that lee was absolutely bombing it and stuffing up the video :-) Never work with children, animals and Lee when he’s had an extra shredded wheat!

[@robjelley1138]

Some great advice here. I think the last hole sums up a lot of handicap golfers, controlling your emotions to not get overexcited and also realising your going to hit a bad shot and being able to move on from it is a huge part to being able to consistently score well

[@granthodges9860]

Great video Dan, I really enjoy course management instruction as it’s a weakness in my game. I just know if I can improve this area of my game I’ll bring my handicap down.👍🏻

[@aaronstanyer9393]

I'm definitely like lee with the driver its an absolute lottery LOL and its almost the only thing that effects my game but drivers fun isn't it and when you nut it it puts a big smile on ya face 😁 although when u hit it a decent distance you dnt want to give away what feels like an advantage so u almost talk yourself into pulling it out of the bag! It does show the importance of course management if u want to score well! try not to get too down or too excited either! Good vid Dan 👍

[@KrunkStack]

19:19 Wouldn't have gotten much closer, but good example of how much a piece of debris on the green can deflect the ball Great vid once again guys!

[@stevebrown5430]

Really enjoy these course management videos. Lee hits the ball miles further than me but I still take a lot away from a video like this. High handicappers like me normally have poor course management. I have 17 shots that I can use and need to use my shots rather than trying to hit too many miracle shots.

[@loutennant99]

Really great video. Well done Dan. Well done lee for putting himself under the microscope. So similar to my game. Playing like Tiger. All of a sudden playing like Tony the Tiger.

[@mjsgolf7004]

Dan, just heard about Chester on ITV Racing, pass on condolences to Lester and his Mum. They said some very nice things about Chester. Tony McCoy, the GOAT, was very nice about Chester.

[@robjelley1138]

I actually found that once I stopped going for every par 5 in 2 I scored way better. Having the right strategy for each hole can absolutely help you shave shots off your score

[@paultolley9308]

Hi Dan,Loving these course management vids you're doing with Lee. Can see alot of myself,here,please do more of these! Cheers,Paul.

[@dwed1234]

Great video Dan. So useful. Great timing with courses reopening soon. 👍

[@markbroderick1525]

Great video Dan,course management is the key to getting handicap down,I'm like Lee get very excited if hitting well,which makes me make stupid mistakes,goal this year to take your points on board and get handicap as low as possible👍⛳🏌️

[@rolandcolegate8228]

Really enjoy this series, yes Lee is too good not to be a single figure handicap, but the condition of the course was very wet and the ball was not running on the fairways or the green, over 18 holes that's going to add several shots to your score !!

[@dancorun6650]

If I play smart and eliminate double bogeys I can shoot 90 or break 90. I'm using my 4 wood more off the tee and I keep score, but don't add it up until the end. Your video's of on course management has helped a lot. Thank you.

[@daviddolphin242]

Great content Dan, I’d luv to see more of these. Keep up the great work 👍

[@milesotway4466]

Really helpful video. I play off 21 and am basically a (much) worse version of Lee. Longish hitter for my handicap with potential to get pars and birdies but then a 3 off the tee or two with driver, head goes and that does for all the good play. Need to leave driver in the bag way more than I do.

[@robertoreilly9783]

What a great 3 holes for Lee. Next vlog...serious golf for all of you and let's see what you guys can do. Never mind Shiels; let's get a, whittaker Barnes hendriksen +1 match.

[@kerryobrien71]

Course management...love it. Could test the fairway and green condition with Lee tomorrow, just for maintenance purposes of course. :-)

[@markdurney5016]

Really good vid and lots to think about. The over confidence is key for me to manage as its easy to think ahead. Be interesting to see Lee's journey this season and im off 10 and don't hit it as far but all the above points are relevant.

[@Keef1664]

Fantastic video, more like this please. Demonstrates just how difficult it is to get to single figures. I'm off 14 and have nothing like Lee's distance so this year I'm concentrating on my short game 👍🏌️

[@jonathanmayes4731]

Love a bit of course management thanks guys.

[@raphaelnuber3550]

Great Video, I would like to have more of those „strategy on course“ videos with a medium handicapper. Such a lot of different things to think about und to make decisions in this „struggling beautiful game“.

[@robnovak4519]

Great point made at the end there... well done!

[@Oknow1666]

Great video, very useful advice. Well done Lee, not easy being critiqued, even when you are as good as you are

[@nigelhockenhull8435]

Great video ... again ! I play off 11 but as you rightly said Lee is a long hitter, I can only dream of hitting my driver as far as his 3 wood! Chasing the 3rd par 5 was his downfall, possibly a 7 iron then 8 iron was the percentage play.

[@JP-si6ok]

Just nice to see you out on the course again!! Don't like to rub it in, but we're back in Wales!!!

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Not rubbing it in, you boys have had it even tougher than 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 glad your back playing 👍

[@PMMeiners]

Great course lesson Lee, Dan! I love these lesson videos. The extra tips Dan is giving us are so useful we all get better scores if we follow up on them. Can you also do a video sometime on how best to navigate on a course you never played before. What to do with blind shots? Where and where not to attack. I play so many courses I’ve never played before as I’m not a member of any club. So I can use some extra advice. Thanks again I really enjoyed it.

[@peekay691]

Top content Danny Boy!! Lee is so Similar to Myself, 11.3 H index. Longish hitter but my driver gets me into trouble. I’m concentrating this year on my long game off the tee and short game. My aim is to get down to an 8. Let see. Keep up the good work!

[@Automation_Control_Tuning]

Great vlog, really useful tips for the different lies. Well done Lee! Not the only one working on strike and corse management... small incremental steps...

[@christheodorou31]

Brilliant guys! Love this fella’s! 👍👍👍

[@openminded1923]

Well played Lee!! Deffo improving mate!!!

[@andrewg8244]

Important lessons. Ty. I have similar issues to Lee (long but unreliable with driver) and force myself to choke down and play percentages. Struggle on the par 3s. Would love to see a vid on "how to play par 3s not like a Muppet"...

[@MrAnders1000]

Awesome video and great advice. You Will soon drop fast in hcp lee💪 Driver is my weakness and my strength 🤣 When its on its on and my game just works. I am similar to Lee. I hit it long but you know.... I have left my driver at home once and played without it and used my 5 wood instead and it worked very well. But it wasn't as much fun and thats what matters in the end. Golf is fun and hitting a bomb with the driver is the greatest feeling.

[@williamrichards4993]

Really good video. Loved it. More of these would be great

[@torlefborsting471]

Love love this video. Very interesting way to change your mind set.

[@jbuburuz]

Look forward to trying to keep my body turning to prevent those pulls. Great advice.

[@petetube111]

I thought it was good that he was hitting well, it showed that what you were teaching him worked.

[@brianwaldo2642]

It’s apparent Lee, that that hybrid is a definite weapon. Getting into position more often to use it might help you a lot.

[@okimike5963]

I relate very much to Lee’s game in many, many ways. I’m mid-40’s, started playing about 5 years ago, strike the ball very well, and am a similar HCP. I play a lot of narrow and unforgiving courses and suffer from the odd miss-hit, score crushing, lost ball- and a lot of it stems from rushing and over excitement. Basically my driver is unplayable on these courses, so play 5w almost exclusively and typically carry it around 240y with a smooth swing. I might consider going a few weeks with irons only, actually 7i and under, and try to reduce the excitement level and distance chasing game.

[@petersquires4168]

Great video boys, looking forward to more outdoor content when golf re-opens soon. Like the thoughts behind the strategies and if Lee sorts his tee play out he will be playing off a very low handicap given the distance he hits it. 😀

[@simonthorpe6971]

Think you hit the nail on the head Dan, most mid handicappers would struggle to do what Lee is doing. He is hitting low single figure shots. Most 12-15 handicappers can't get those strikes. Some may have power but no direction, others might be straight but much shorter. Wont be long before Lee is 6-8

[@andrewcasey6415]

Brilliant guys. Well done. This is my game all over

[@DavidSmith-lo7wf]

Definitely feel for Lee. I am in a somewhat similar place, where my tee game (driver mainly) usually causes me the most problems in terms of extra strokes. I also have pretty decent distance and will pull back to hitting 3 wood or even 4 iron from the tee when things are going off the rails. While I often don't give up too much compared to people I play with by doing that, it certainly feels like I'm leaving an advantage on the table... But only if I know it can be in play. As you say, we all want to hit driver because it's fun, but it can certainly be a buzz kill when you are constantly taking extra shots off each tee

[@shovey1993]

So relatable.. fancy doing one for me? Happy for you to film to help others

[@MrDaglish77]

Really interesting to watch. Thanks Dan

[@DanHendriksenGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SSW8682]

I think overall you played quite well Lee take the positives mate and run with it to the 19th for your st Patrick’s day drink great vid Dan

[@nicknick6788]

Dan this is great. More course management videos please and maybe some with players who struggle with distance

[@TJD-qt2cl]

Great vid lads . Some good points to think about booming driver I think we have all got caught with etc

[@billmurray8238]

Very good guys. So realistic and terric advice. Thank you.

[@iambenvaughan]

have you thought of shot tracking, i know Lee didn't like the arccos in the end of the clubs, but shot scope is good as the tags are so small and give really good data on shots gained and showing exactly what lee needs to work on to get his handicap down

[@chrisjeffers7300]

Excellent and excellent summary!

[@templemat]

Enjoyed the video, good solid practical advice. Smart play can be very effective

[@justinferoce1295]

Great video! Thanks Dan and Lee!

[@petekenny3774]

Good luck with the driver work lee if you can get that going single figures easily

[@hagopterzontz4739]

Great video Dan and Lee 👍👍

[@grahamtomlin3272]

Thanks for the informative video, one small request, can you add either a map of the hole or a fly over when describing the strategy. Sometimes it’s difficult to visualize the hole from the video and it is a bit confusing if you don’t know the course layout.

[@ulko7t7]

Great final words Dan!!!!

[@ArtDecoGecko1]

Superb video, so helpful and well presented

[@shauntaylor7244]

Great content dan more course management and course tip please ,could you do the same with a higher handicapper 🏌🏻‍♂️

[@dadgolf3952]

Such a good video great job guys!

[@joehunt6321]

Great video as always. So on Lee’s game - at what point does he take the driver out the bag?hitting shots on the range is all very good to improve strike, but does he need to work on course management with driver?

[@ajaytuk7416]

Your friend Mark has a video talking about chasing unicorns, which actually I believe is really about course management- assessing risk versus possibility of success. I think you are really addressing the same subject. I would do a video of how you can assess what risks to take and how you maean assess truly your chance of success.... which goes wider than just par 5s

[@jeffbates5401]

Dan great video. Outstanding!!!!

[@brianmartin83]

Interesting video, won’t take Lee long to get down lower with his swing. He’s had one bad swing in 3 holes. I’d love to be at that level. Been casual golfer for couple years, only became a member this year, haven’t got to play as much as I had hoped, but starting out at 22. Will be trying to manage my way around smarter, combined with lessons, so target is 18 or lower this year

[@andrewevans8626]

Another great vlog can’t wait for the next one.

[@philipreeve9764]

I like every golfer plans to shoot a great score when we stand on the 1st, reality is in a season we will have 10 good rounds, 10 bad rounds and 20 average rounds. I hope that if nothing else, the lock down has learnt us to enjoy every round, the banter, fresh air, etc. Only 280 hours until I tee off!

[@kymstock1852]

Lee look at Mike Melaska or Shawn Clement videos to develop your power fade with the Cleveland Turbo driver. I am getting a fairly straight shot with a baby fade with mine.

[@holmer9413]

Strategy is easier to get right when you know the course. Lee's played there before. He should know what will work and what won't if he's played it often enough. I handle strategy pretty well at my home course but I struggle when I venture off reservation. Any insight into how we strategize an unfamiliar course?

[@travisg.1310]

Great to hear birds chirping and golf clubs smaking golf balls lol almost back!!!!

[@MrTitleist]

Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️ Dan and all the lads on the channel.

[@kevray5858]

love the vid and know it is a on course lesson only one thing 15.50 pressed the grass down behind the ball would advise not to make it an habbit could cost you ,