playing golf to the back of greens - WILL IT WORK?

[@GolfMates]

PLAYING TO THE BACK OF THE GREENS - WHAT WILL HAPPEN? COMMENT BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[@andewlea3772]

Liam for the win

[@davidgeorge5344]

You will underclub. Again. 🤭

[@remydeboer9769]

The problem of choosing a club to get to the back of the green, in the back of your head you know the pin is a bit shorter. Unwillingly you still want to get near the pin, so you don't commit to the shot to get the ball to the back of the green. Because you try to hit with a longer club a bit shorter then you normally would hit it you're going to hit it shorter then when you hit with the right club. Does that make any sense?

[@remydeboer9769]

If you really want to see if it works, you should change the rules. Don't focus on the pin, but on the back of the green. If you hit it at the back of the green you get 3 points. If you hit it a little over the green you still get 1 point. If you hit it pin high you also get 1 point. If you hit it a little bit too short you get no points and if you hit it more than 20 feet short you get minus 3 points. In the end you can see if aiming for the back of the green actually could work if you commit to it.

[@andyshelton6190]

I always play to the back yardage and it works for me.

[@michaelsteel6967]

Do you know what don’t be so hard on yourself - yes you chose hard holes but I would argue you proved your point. How many times have you seen Mr B come up short on his approaches whereas when he was clubbing up he was pin high. Most golfers (as per research) hit the ball 230 yards but they will tell you they hit it 290!. My old golfer used to always tell me to go up 1 club from what I think I should hit and plus 2 into a headwind as most trouble is specifically designed to be at the front of greens. So good point well made.

[@iseeolly9959]

What an amazing output during lockdown, thanks for keeping us all laughing and having fun, cheers!

[@GolfMates]

Our pleasure!

[@ciaran_keady]

credit where it’s due 👏⛳️

[@andysmith9836]

Excellent "work". Best golf channel on KZbin by a country mile. Keep up the great work lads. Loving it.

[@Briansmith-sx1ru]

Liam thats what makes OMP so good he doesn't play for CB at all, he just sticks to what he is capable of doing and what he knows and it pays off for him nine times out of ten, keep up the great Video's Golfmates!! best wishes from South Australia - expatBri

[@ianburton9223]

I've heard this advice so many times but was never convinced. Well done mates. Now I'm convinced. Straight out to the garden to play my local course on the SkyTrak to validate your strategy. Buffoons? Not at all. I live two extremes on course. A long time best friend who introduced me and taught me to play this game uses critical banter and insults. A good friend on my recently (2017) adopted local course is always supportive, complementary on good shots, rarely critical on crap shots. I enjoy both.

[@steveash656]

Thanks you guys, you' ve been out there a long time, keeping us entertained in lockdown, but you must be missing home and family. So thanks to you Liam, and the Doctor.. S.

[@michaelconnolly3056]

Tried this on your last blog. Have done it ever since. We only hit our irons about 89-90% so it works. I remember you said the first time it came from a Golfmates. So thanks.

[@GolfMates]

Nice one 👌

[@stefanrogge8155]

Thanks for using the shot tracker. Great video. Both of you played very well.

[@djhaughey1]

Here's the strange thing, being born and bred a Connecticut Yankee, I've been watching theses videos so much that, my thoughts now have a Bolton Accent...

[@GolfMates]

😂😂 Brilliant

[@Soul-Taker]

Haha same. And I have started call my wife "golf mate". And whenever I line up for a chip I think okay, time for a "duff n run".

[@djhaughey1]

"... right, golfmates..."

[@mikeyt4243]

Great video even allowing for the tee choice. Great food for thought. And a great par for Liam to finish.

[@ryandown4426]

This is another good video you always keep all people who can’t play entertained

[@terryholloway9930]

The singing golf mates you and Mr Barlow are a hoot good friends are a blessing

[@mariotedde3446]

I have learnt more from watching Liam then I have from any lessons especially chipping around the green, Thanks golf mates✌️

[@stevebrown5430]

Great video guys. A video giving a really useful tip sprinkled with the usual amount of laughs. Playing to the back of the green makes perfect sense. I play off 18 because I think I can hit the perfect shot every time. I rarely do. I don’t think you played the wrong holes either. What the video showed is that you are better off having a full club into a long par 4 than having a difficult short sided chip. Keep the videos coming.

[@jasonwhite7530]

Love getting a KZbin notification about a new Golf Mates video! Makes working from home a little less tedious, thanks chaps!

[@GolfMates]

No problem 👍

[@barracatcher6466]

Love your style on the second hole. Into the buggy we hop after the tee shot ,,,and straight down the fairway,,, never mind the lovely path!!

[@Wesley_Juakali]

Lucky they didn't drove over the tee boxes.

[@barracatcher6466]

@@Wesley_Juakali the way they sing when they drive their lucky they didn’t take off backwards!!!

[@dancorun6650]

I remember your other video about taking an extra club on some holes. I'm still doing it and I dropped a couple of strokes a round since I started doing it. Thank you again.

[@heinzurschitz7214]

Ihr seid so cool!!!! Ich habe mir jedes video angesehen,und freue mich schon auf alle die noch kommen! Top Top Top!!!

[@et00170]

Nice to have these during lockdown. Cheers lads all the best 👍🏼

[@johnkitchen4699]

Eton Mess is mixed up meringue cream and strawberries - and it’s wonderful. You guys are Chorlton Mess - mixed up plans, friendship and golf - and it’s wonderful. You still made your point - ordinary golfers usually under club their approach shots (10 yards past might be very close if underhit - 10 yards short can be horrendous if underhit)

[@tomlee812]

Bill & Ben strike again. Really enjoyed this one. Some class shots there. Well played both.

[@GolfMates]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@peterdovey5182]

On the first green Mr Barlow said " I'm putting through my shadow", more like an eclipse of the sun. great film as ever.

[@garyfarmer5855]

Great match as always. Good to see two friends having a grand day on the links. Keep up the good work!

[@adamallsopp186]

Great videos. Real break from lockdown and crappy British weather.

[@frankzayas3103]

Another great video. You are absolutely correct, for us mere mortals, playing to the back of the greens is the way to go.

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@bobreidy8665]

We all think we hit the ball further than we realy do. This type of video (on the right holes and correct tees) could be a great training aid. Well done.

[@ianchisholm9215]

Great video looking forward to seeing you back at chorlton using this approach.

[@stevejackson6225]

I tried it after watching your first video , I’ve started to lower my HC , certainly helps me hit more greens and lowering my scores

[@fozzyfoster1652]

I could do with a prescription of the DR. Great seeing the sun and lush greens. Picking my new irons up on Monday, dont know when i will use them. Having some red red wine to celebrate.

[@GolfMates]

haha no chance lol! good luck pal

[@martinanderson3054]

Great video! Loved the format! Can you show us your new putter in some detail next vid? Thanks to the Two magicians!

[@joelcopeland3018]

This is great to see... shows me to club up... I agree about playing for the "CBs" in our heads when we play... Cheers guys... You criticize your self about the hole selection for the video, it is not necessary, you still proved your point because it works whether it is for a regulation green or not. Think where you would have been on those holes if you hadn't clubbed up. Your scores would have been worse...

[@GolfMates]

Very true joel

[@09Youba]

Thumbs up Liam and Magic Doc. Very nice playing and I agree play one more club.

[@briancarr1330]

Class ,I will be definitely be trying this instead of saying I only hit a wedge 175 yards not

[@andrewsibley5115]

Great vid. I've tried this myself and it does work, it's just remembering to do it all the time.

[@frankokeeffe5399]

Playing the back of the green worked for you before and it definitely worked there, great video and definitely worth playing that way....

[@GolfMates]

Thank you pal!

[@williamgoodwin9956]

Great video yet again, if there is trouble at the front always club up and go for the back of the green . We are not pros, just golf mates so we don't hit our shots 100% all of the time.

[@GolfMates]

thanks mate

[@markwinno]

Creativity, and innovation. food for thought playing to the back of the green.

[@walshybunnyhunter]

Great video lads and your only human and that's why I watch lol keep safe guys and keep them coming

[@stuartgarside6137]

Liam and Mr Barlow played well today ... Looking forward to the next video ... cheers guys!

[@GolfMates]

Cheers Stuart

[@deebobo84]

I always love the back and forth bantering..

[@GolfMates]

cheers!

[@steviewevi84]

Even when you two are being nice to each other you still go at like husband and wife. Hilarious and loving all this lockdown content. Keeping me sane and singing.

[@patrickcunningham4667]

Last year if the pin was in the front, I hit to the middle distance. Middle or back pin I took the back distance. Also aimed for the middle and putted to the corners. Really helped my GIRs. I also use Adam Young's advice to play my shot shape to hit the middle of the green (draw) and that put my numbers up as well. Play the miss. Golfmates have just cemented that thinking for sure!

[@GolfMates]

Good advice

[@philiplewis2262]

When you mention the stig, ‘stig of the dump’ came flooding back into my memory from school (Decades ago). I don’t know why as he was dressed well in this clip!

[@ericwood319]

Love sound effect when Steve duffs it.

[@randallpennington5976]

Great idea! I am going to get my buddies who aren’t good to do this!

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@lukeprice3956]

Fair play the golf course was looking awesome great content again golf mates

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@andrewjohnston5942]

Great choice of holes Liam! Good challenge!

[@wilslt]

Good advice about hitting to the back of the green. I always aim for the center and come up short.

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@ej9315]

Definitely a helpful strategy for most of us. Club up and swing a little softer. The game is so much easier that way.

[@milopatterson3999]

Golfmates you make my day the comedy and great job Liam you're striking it pure. Highlight for me second hole. Mr Barlow: the Dr's always right and if not I'll give you another prescription. Liam: get in don't want to hit a buffalo. Love it keep up the great content

[@GolfMates]

Cheers

[@brituk1776]

Loving the encouraging chatter! Well in. ✅

[@richardsmith825]

Just lovely looking course. Would love a trip out there in the future. Great golf also liam. Those lessons with Marcus have changed your game massively

[@GolfMates]

They have helped chops 👍

[@richardsmith825]

@@GolfMates we can tell mate. Your flushing everything. Fantastic to see pal. Really happy for you. Hope he can get me hitting consistently

[@mikeewing3575]

Great job guys. You played those hard holes very well in my opinion. Sometimes a great shot disguises itself as a poor one Mr. Barlow(the bunker shot). It's the way she goes boys.

[@richardsaucier9823]

Thank you very much for brightening my day. I like the idea of clubbing to the back. As you say, we do not always hit it flush. 😁

[@rickyboot]

Always take my break at 3PM just for these videos! Brilliant again Laddds

[@GolfMates]

Enjoy your cuppa 👍

[@jeffbates5401]

Liam great video. Enjoyed it very much

[@tonyrussell5167]

Nice video guys, going for the back of the green is a fun game to play.

[@GolfMates]

thanks tony!

[@bobhewings6812]

Great video you two, by far the funniest thing on KZbin.

[@andyhomes9969]

You guys have made lockdown a doddle with your great videos!! Top job ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

[@petekenny3774]

Nice one lads I play to the back yardage a lot it does help on certain holes fellas 👍

[@johntlittle5925]

As a newer golfer with a 20 HC I am finding that CLUB UP does help me.

[@chrisfields2569]

Cannot wait to get back out there and give this a go.... cheers fellas

[@GolfMates]

Same!

[@justmythought1586]

I have tried this concept. It works.

[@lmac6833]

Always interesting videos! Good combo

[@carllivesey5224]

Definitely trying that when we get back golfing

[@GolfMates]

Give it a try 👍

[@paulfoster5121]

Lucky fellas, but thanks for being you and keeping us entertained and hoping that all the golf mates are feeling good 💕💕⛳⛳🍺🍺

[@robdobbie9299]

someting we al do too often is playing short, I have started to take one club extra than I think it will be and it is working for me

[@andydenholm3234]

Great vid guys and what a sensible concept if you hit 80% of shots spot on go for the flag and you'll only be out 20% of the time but us normal folk hit maybe 20% proper so to be right 80% of the time is genius

[@loffy742]

So you did this at home in the cold and it made sense. I made a comment about going somewhere warm to try it out and voila! So in your opinion, does it make as much sense to do it in warm weather as in cold? I don't think so. Seems your results were 50/50 and wouldn't you rather be below the hole than above it when putting & chipping? Thanks for the video!

[@jimbeaver27]

I admit it, last year I started playing 1 more club, sure I started to hit the back of the green, but I learned about my realistic yardages, the distances with an easy swing. My trouble really is not looking all around the green to avoid the trouble, I am always pin hunting :)

[@eddiebraniff1710]

Lads great video again only getting to c it after tbs passing of my mom.just want to say Liam 1 gentleman

[@philliprash6887]

Hey I recently watched your full lesson with Zen golf mechanic well worth the money,Your shots are looking good. The 1st hole here and that down hill chip you had I was taught to make contact with toe of club to take some momentum off. What do you think?

[@arthurselbie1625]

Great video and some very good shots from you both

[@GolfMates]

Thanks Arthur hope your well

[@timsamora8069]

Mr Liam, great video as always! Quick question what kind of putter you using now???

[@GolfMates]

Not got one Tim, will be looking once golf reopens 👍

[@northernlite3368]

When assessing which club to use, calculate distance vs your ''carry distance'' never ''total distance'', and live with the difference.

[@peterhood6747]

Great stuff yet again.. I enjoy it everytime... 👍👍

[@andrewpalmer5563]

On the first tee, "We're playing Serious golf" on the second tee the banter starts. Love it!!

[@earlydaysseaangling007]

Great looking place and golf course

[@cathal35]

Love the comment on 2nd hole - you've a little fade so aim left of the pin!! With that fade he needs to be aiming left of the golf course!! :)

[@GolfMates]

Thanks 👍

[@michaelrogers9484]

Great match, boys! We're under 12 inches of snow right now, but once it thaws . . . Look out!

[@GolfMates]

Fingers crossed!

[@MichaelLong1]

Definitely going to try this lads when we finally get out again putting from the back has to be better than chipping from the front surely 👍

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@billhalyburton4125]

we don't know what we just did but comment below.. that's two best mates having fun, enlightening and entertaining all in one.. great job

[@nicolaphillips2236]

Alright boys , Steve p here ...not Nicola haha. The best thing that I’ve seen today is that Liam is hitting them straight and not slicing ...really good to see as for Hovis , well let’s leave that there lol 😂 Love seeing you guys ...you can’t help but banter one another lol 😂..thanks for keeping us entertained.

[@chriswalker4728]

Love the bids been a great help over the lock down

[@GolfMates]

Thanks Chris!

[@lesmiserable506]

Real lads playing real life golf. Nice work fellas 👍

[@beachfraser3747]

When you get back to golfing, play 18 holes , 3 holes every night , that will give you 6 parts, play the score stableford /medal but a full round , not all these 3.4.5 hole matches with gimmies, cheers chops!!

[@jackroderickson8236]

What a great format Golf Mates. Liam Zen golf or Mr B, The Doctor is the reason for your great golf shots?? Awesome video Joe👍👍🏌️⛳️🇨🇦

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely, cheers!

[@Digital_Photog1995]

The last time I hit an 8 iron that far I was playing to an 18 handicap 30 years ago with a 30+ mph tail wind. Cheers!!!! ;) ;)

[@damionjackson7978]

Great my 3 o clock fix 👏. Oh and papa smurf arrived today 😄😄😄😄 thank you all so much !. Keep up the amazing work and if your ever passing we will grab 18....

[@GolfMates]

Our pleasure! hope you enjoy it

[@peteunwin9663]

Well played both of you. Tough holes.

[@GolfMates]

cheers!

[@foxlinks6656]

You proved a great point... You don't know how far you carry your irons.(NO ROLL) Wind or not. I hope one day you mates just hit 5 shots each with a 7 OR 8 iron OFF GRASS and look at the averages. OMP and Josh know👍

[@kennethrussell3044]

Interesting idea, I will give it a go... Can you let me know if where I can get a golf mates cap? As I need to buy a new one.

[@GolfMates]

Not at the moment. Still being looked at 👍

[@stephengould8638]

Can't beat a bit of Golfmates during lockdown. Always try to hit the back of the green. You can't always hit perfection.

[@GolfMates]

good man

[@brianforster3247]

No scoopy whoopy today then. lovin the vids guys keeping us all interested during lockdown c'mon Boris open up golf when safe.

[@GolfMates]

haha! cheers!

[@stevebird2042]

Another good one in the bag. I noticed Mr Barlow had to think when you asked do still love me 😂😂 good mates and good fun that's what it's all about.. Well done 🤗

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@davidboyle6374]

Well done Bill and Ben, another hilarious video, the comment about being amateurs is correct also, we don't hit the ball good all the time, thanks again 👍👍

[@davidboyle6374]

And you should have slapped the boy, he insulted the Scots

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely

[@pachelseafc]

Playing some good golf Liam and Mr Barlow isn't playing to bad either. Been enjoying your video's though I am jealous as I can't play ⛳🏌️👍

[@dominicwojczynski1762]

U made this video a while ago and it changed my scoring completely, now bad shots still make the green and if I flush it im in the back, now if pin is in the very front I will play between middle and back

[@rockystelone21]

Both of my extended Golfmates are playing well lately..Greetings from a fellow GolfMate from across the big pond..👍👍👍