Shoot 77 Playing with a Subscriber - How to Break 80 Like a Boss

[@tletsoalo]

When did I become T-Bone 😐? Another great video Matt. Enjoyed the round with you and picking your brain. Can’t wait to see the next one 👊🏾

[@utoober12]

Love all your videos, I’ve been a subscriber for a few years now. Your mental approach to playing has helped me a ton. I shot 79 a few days ago playing stress free; it’s nice to be back in the 70’s. After watching your swing lesson video with Eric, I am working on not swaying as well. His lesson helped me too. In this video I noticed that you were swaying again, which caused you to smack the ball and hit it right. Try not to rock backwards on your backswing. Also, for what it’s worth, since I’ve seen so many of your videos (even on repeat), I think you need to pause for 1 second at address (before starting your backswing). I’ve noticed a big difference when you take an extra 1 second before starting your backswing; you hit straighter and compress the ball better when you do it. Keep up the good work dude, love your videos!

[@buttershores8435]

Love your videos! Your putting is stronger than grandma's breath! Could watch this all day!

[@BeachBow]

When they say "Hind sight is 20/20" I'm sure they had golf in mind. Love the video and the commentary!.

[@ackanunu1310]

I'm relatively new to golf, been playing about 5 months but learnt a lot about course management and decision making watching your vids. With consistent practice in the range and being able to play a round or two every week i can now shoot in the low 90's on a consistent basis. Even shot my first 84 but it was a lucky game where i couldn't do anything wrong lol. Thanks for the tip and videos playa they really do help!

[@GolfSidekick]

You shot 84 within your first 5 months? That is insane my good man. Well done! I don't think it was a lucky game, it was you in flow state where you weren't doubting or fearing. That is quite attainable and just goes to show, if you can do something once, you can do it twice, and actually over and over and over. Well done!

[@12345thehockeyman]

this guy is cheating lol

[@ackanunu1310]

Shane Ferg ur not wrong, it’s winter here so I give myself a lie from plugged balls and relief from really wet ground so it’s not legit. But I’ll see when spring comes around if I can do it then.

[@ackanunu1310]

Shane Ferg wish me luck 👍

[@kiwigolfrentals]

Sorry, you’re still not as good as Brodie Smith, who is out driving John Rahm after 5 months of golf 😂

[@BetterLife2023]

Just wanted to say I shot my best round ever last week (77) following your advice from all your great vids. This time last year I was a 20 handicapper struggling to break 90! Thanks!

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir, I just wanted to say, when are you coming to Thailand so we can jam? That is one hell of an achievement. What is the biggest difference in your game since you were shooting 95 to now?

[@PaulSmith-qh7ky]

new swing looks good Matt! great vlog as usual

[@donmenya2761]

Enjoying and learning from the playing tips. Averaging high 70s last year. Looking to average sub-75 this year. These tips are invaluable. Keep up the great production: Waddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank Don havent seen you in a while. What is the sticking point getting you to 74?

[@PaulSmith-qh7ky]

Thank you Matt for the vids, I ALMOST, broke 100, ( scored 100 @ Crystal bay yesterday) your system really does work. btw I am 65 years young and started playing golf only 10 months ago.

[@GolfSidekick]

Paul Smith Nice Paul! Soon my man soon!

[@donkoo7687]

These are all MUST WATCH! A lot of great entertaining info Matt! Looking forward to T-Bone!

[@jko8888]

Your channel is amazing. So much golf knowledge amateurs need. Can't believe you only have 12K subscribers.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks big dog. One day all the world will hear the good news. The mission is to reduce the worlds collective handicap by maybe 3 strokes and have fun on the course doing it. Who knows? We might hit 14k subs one day in this movement!

[@norms4831]

Excellent to have you back sir! Hope you enjoyed the holidays! I find it so interesting that even you, the guru of golf thinking strategy, screws up sometimes with that! Very interested to see t-bones round, and more specifically is your methods seeping in to his head. As I've said before, you chipping is phenomenal, and I've always played that way, chip to a spot, not the flag. Btw, shirt arrived here in Canada (same one you have in this video) and it looks great! Good to have you back buddy!

[@GolfSidekick]

Norm S Thanks Normski. Got your mail, looking good and the wife will understand the attitude of waddaplaya soon enough. Youre gonna be a new man after playing golf this season and wives the world over are going to be happy for their men to go play golf! Stress free! Will mail you soon

[@drzlife9756]

Thank you for these! That hiatus was killing me lol. Ive said it before but this is the best golf channel on youtube.

[@GolfSidekick]

drzlife i have never said it before but this is the best comment i have seen in the last 5 minutes

[@paulhoughton5431]

Great chipping there Matt. I tend to bump and run a lot during the winter, but as you rightly say chipping is all about confidence. 👍

[@GolfSidekick]

It's not as easy to bump n run in South Africa because we have Kikuyu grass. It's spongy and the ball reacts unpredictably. But on finer grasses, or courses that are dry or with bent around them, I love bumping and running it from 50 yards out

[@trevwells948]

He;s Back...! HNY young man, excellent video as ever, .....keep those top tips coming!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks TW!

[@lhv3936]

Matt is back! 10:09 Waddaspoiler! A great season 2019 coming up! Focusing more on not short-siding myself and staying positive throughout the whole round. Wishing you only the best!

[@GolfSidekick]

That was a mistake to spoil it like that! Lol! Too many small details I lose track of in these videos! No short siding and being positive is 75% of the battle won! Also think about ‘whats the simplest shot I can hit here?’ Not the best shot or most impressive, the simplest for you and one youll feel GREAT hitting.

[@lhv3936]

@@GolfSidekick thx for the great advice

[@colinglen4505]

nice to have you back! : )

[@oldgold5848]

I could do with a bit of altitude helping like that! Nice to see you back Matt

[@GolfSidekick]

It was a great ego boost for sure. 175 yard 8 irons and 155 yard wedges arent happening often at sea level

[@oldgold5848]

@@GolfSidekick ...only when i thin them!!!!!

[@AREYOUCRAZY63]

Love watching

[@callumfraser1011]

Great video Matt! Glad to be watching you again and loving the new swing mate 👍🏿

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir, work in progress, falling back on the old swing quite often still.

[@jakbayano5420]

"Deforestation" hahaha I got to use and say that to one of my friends.

[@kiwigolfrentals]

The birdie music never gets old Matt! I am less focused on the ball through impact as well, just trying to get a good weight shift and nice rhythm. Still a bit to work on but hitting a few more birdies now.

[@GolfSidekick]

I like the sound of that. Good reminder for me too thank you. I often lose rhythm trying hit too hard at the ball. Waddastruggle

[@tsymnz66]

Waddaplaya is back!!! Yes. Admiral score mate.

[@bafoon]

I love the double, eagle, double, birdie, birdie sequence. No better way to shoot par!

[@GolfSidekick]

Hahaha! I once played a round of 72 with 1 par. Let that sink in for a sec!!!!

[@hbyellowful]

Love your theme sound .. teng tengx5 teng .. teng tengx5 teng ... wooo!!

[@GolfSidekick]

I can almost hear it with all those tengs

[@hbyellowful]

WaddaSong!

[@reuk]

Changing swing does have its goodness and things to think about Good to see you playing pain free 😊

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa! Yeah its not easy to change! But long term I think its gona help big time

[@reuk]

@@GolfSidekick Certainly you will reap what you sow Today played in the narrowest Green in JB. Lost 8 balls including my personal two Must practice more on pitching 🏌️🏌️🏌️

[@GolfSidekick]

reuk which course sir?

[@GolfSidekick]

reuk Lol take me there during ramadan, I will play fasted too. Maybe 36 straight hours fasted. Unless you are not fasting, then we eat

[@reuk]

@@GolfSidekick yes let's test out our endurance Muahahahahahaha Waddaplaya!!

[@gerryfinn8646]

Great vids. Stress free. Love it.

[@RealgolfWD]

Enjoyed this. Good job. Love your thought processes

[@jarrodflett3348]

Happy new year and happy new video!!

[@garyrae5413]

Starting 2019 with another class vlog,this guy just doesn't do average! Hope you had a blinding festive period fella!👍🏻☀️🍺

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks big dog

[@darren383]

Great Vid Playa! I just received my Waddaplaya shirts as well!! LOVE THEM!!! I adopted the Don Trahan PPG (Peak Performance Golf) swing years ago because of back pain, works for me but probably not for everyone. Cheers, keep the vids coming!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Happy to hear that DW. I assume it is DW the big man. USA recipients have been a bit delayed. Must be the Christmas and New Year holidays. Will look into ppg. I like to follow the GIARP gripitandripit school. Just gotta remember to let the ball position stay forward and not let it creep backwards slowly

[@darren383]

@@GolfSidekick You Got it Playa! I'm in Canada actually and the national mail delivery was on rolling strikes, so I knew it would take a while, but all good! PPG is simple and different, feels strange for a while until you get used to it. It's basically a 3/4 swing, well you'll see.

[@lolbolltroll1]

Took u long enough! Finally. Missed you.

[@GolfSidekick]

I missed you too bro!

[@jasonmotanky73]

love your videos. come to Chicago and play golf with us!

[@alexcampbell124]

HNY Playa! My chipping has been transformed by focusing only on the landing spot when I’m over the ball. Choose the landing spot by imagining the whole shot but once I’ve identified it, that’s it, nothing else matters. Heard this advice for years but never really committed to it. Instant 5 shot improvement, at least.

[@GolfSidekick]

AC that is how I see it. Makes you focus on one variable and simplifies the whole lot. I like how you agree its a 5 shot improvement instantly. If only people would listen!

[@alexcampbell124]

Ha ha! I didn’t listen for years! Now I am converted. Keep spreading the word, brother!

[@sarangpatel9402]

Great commentary!

[@thomashodge8429]

T-Bone, brilliant

[@MrShortGame]

Was that a dig at me at 1:48? All good nice shot and video. Don’t be surprised if I analyze your game on my channel soon.

[@christopheracker4242]

Dude you really smack that srixon driver straight !

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I must say I liked the Epic but when I laid eyes on the Srixon it was like when I fell in love with my Cleveland Launcher Gold shafted driver back in the day. So simple, clean, no decal on the face like the Epic (big turnoff), and one small white aiming thingy on the crown. Superb. And it also flies like hell when I toe it, which is often

[@Iversonwings1]

You chip like a pro. Waddaplaya!

[@GolfSidekick]

And the best part is that anyone can do it. Just need to follow basic principles and practice it instead of scrape and hit at the driving range with a driver! Will try make more short game videos this year for the select few who will be wise enough to focus on the short game for a change!

[@Iversonwings1]

@@GolfSidekick Yes, please do.

[@mcfly2727]

WaddaTBone

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddanickname. I think he hates it

[@donovanvallance2632]

Thanks for the awesome videos... Been watching your videos for a while now. Awesome to see how you think your game style through. Im a typical amateur player and would love if we can play a game. I'm in Port Elizabeth, so when you in PE again lets make a day of it. You will have something to say about every shot i play. Keep it up bro. More videos please.

[@apatel6418]

love the videos

[@garathjax420]

Happy new year Matt. Great to see ya back. Iv that top! 🤣

[@GolfSidekick]

Guy du Bas-Tyra Yeah baby!

[@Potter009]

You know it's going to be a good shot when that music starts playing! 3:30

[@GolfSidekick]

Unexpected for sure because I dont like chipping with the 58 unless I have to. The cart was just too far away! Only two eagles for the year but what is sad about it is the swing on the 5 iron that set that up was my best of the entire day but the phone was overheating!

[@Potter009]

@@GolfSidekick Swing is looking a lot better. I like how you talked through the shot out loud before playing it out. Sort of forces you to commit to what you going to do. Awesome vlog as always!

[@ronniefromOR]

Looking forward to a bunch of new, stress free content 🙂

[@GolfSidekick]

Be careful, after becoming so stress free, youll probably be able to fire your shrink!

[@TheSouthAfricanGamer]

Love the vids - keep them coming

[@GolfSidekick]

Theyre coming!

[@zacharymilos392]

I'm focusing in 2019 on no negative thoughts, and just play each shot forgetting about the last. Also, making smart decisions with good course management. Not every par 4 requires a hulk smashed driver.

[@GolfSidekick]

I like that idea. You have pretty much the ultimate recipe for success. Maybe add in one more thought, What is the simplest and most comfortable shot I can hit right now? Really get that ego out of the game

[@ethangilbert1056]

Love your videos from Durban SA

[@GolfSidekick]

When I am back in SA, I hope to get there to play Victoria, Beachwood and DCC!!!

[@micr7307]

Playas to call Mr. Shortgame - Rose, Reed, Stricker, Day... this guy on golfholics is a joke! Would love to see you videos more often!

[@GolfSidekick]

Hahaha poor guy. When you put yourself out there as Mr Short Game, it is gonna add a LOT of pressure when filming with other people to live up to it. I understand that. and on some days it leaves you especially on crap greens. I think he has great content though and no doubt is a good golfer and short game player.

[@CrushOfSiel]

We use the same wedge gappings now! I love them. The 54 I feel is perfect for just about anything from 70 yards in, that's just my style of play though I guess.

[@GolfSidekick]

I like my LW inside 90 yards and then my 54 for 95 to 115 and then my 50 degree for 120 to 130. Simply superb and the feeling of these Clevelands is amazing

[@danturner3533]

Flushed like hell and finished 25 yards past the pin on the electric fence😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@GolfSidekick]

Dan Turner Lol was electrifying!

[@MrMjcoulter]

Great to see you back, keep them coming! Btw when will you be doing another run of the shirts?

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks playa, probably 20k subs I reckon!

[@mattguyer]

Man these are good! 💪🏻

[@GolfSidekick]

Youre good

[@kevintang1916]

Matt, Waddaplaya. This is the first time I see an eagle on youtube, what a chip.

[@GolfSidekick]

Just a pity I couldn't get the 5 iron on film before it. Man it was my best shot and swing of the day!

[@haamaanaa]

Decent 300y drives, playa!!

[@haamaanaa]

And 250y i5 shot :O

[@alanmartins6349]

Shawn Clement swing is good for the back

[@Children_fun_songs]

@golfsidekick which app/software do you use as a shot tracer?

[@darrensteele4788]

Glad to see 2019 content. Where are the hot caddies?

[@GolfSidekick]

Darren Steele None in South Africa. Will be more caddies this year as I start playing in Thailand again sir! Hopefully some very cute ones for you

[@Stayseated80085]

A while back I was on the course, hit my drive on a par 5. As I was walking past the front tee box I saw a feather.... I decided to plant it. I birdied that hole and it was my only birdie of the day and the only feather I planted. Shit works.. ABP

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir, it is in fact science. Always Be Planting changes lives

[@douglasmoore7113]

Wadda playa

[@codybeynon6413]

hey matt, great video. Do you do the same thing as me as come in on the inside and the right leg collapses which then you try and re adjust and get on the back foot. I do this and take barely any divot and when try and take divot I skull it even more. Keep up the great work, nice to see you back playing.

[@GolfSidekick]

I found the root cause was mainly ball position which creeps back slowly over the course of 6 months or so. Always happens to me. But this time I started adjusting my swing trying to ‘lift’ the ball in the air because it was too far back in the stance. That made a steeper downswing and also the reverse C position at the end which killed my back. I actually come in too steep often and take mega divots. Also I was hitting AT it instead of THROUGH the ball. Big mistake! Lots of pain. I dont think your leg collapsing is the issue. Theres some other root cause that makes your body want to do that to save the shot.

[@VoodooZ]

How would you describe the feels of the new swing? Do you feel like your Hitting more than swinging now? Or more of an upper body driven feel?

[@GolfSidekick]

Stephane Gauthier Actually I feel like its all swing and no hit now. The previous one was a hit AT the ball and now its a swing through the ball letting the ball just get in the way of the natural swing. I am focusing on just getting my shoulders and head square to the target at the end of the swing with weight more centered over my spine instead of favoring the right side like I was before. My right lower back was always destroyed the next day after golf and I am focusing on getting that finishing position even over the hips instead of scrunchd up on the right side. It also feels like I am often swinging at 75% power which actually relaxes you and make you go low stress mode and then hit it further. And i dont know if the swing is upper body driven but just more upper body coming through because it just wasnt before. The head up move seems to be getting that working as well as me thinking of covering the ball with my right shoulder as I rotate through without dipping the right shoulder toward the ball just a simple twist like a baseball hit

[@mattguyer]

Matt, where can I get a collared waddaplaya shirt? Can’t wear these where I golf...

[@GolfSidekick]

Send me a mail [e-mail] see if I can sort you out

[@richie8240]

Nice What is that music? Sounds like an Oceans movie, love it

[@GolfSidekick]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4K8npqFp7V4rNU

[@richie8240]

@@GolfSidekick Excellent thanks - love this - And the videos. Working to my sub 90 now all the best

[@Inversiondude]

I have to know, whats the song that you play whenever you make a putt? Its really catchy

[@GolfSidekick]

Its called Jump Higher but you have to pay to download it from motionarray.com I think is where I bought the license

[@theoriginalcolinenglish]

Glad you’re hitting the sticks again playa. I know you’ve posted it somewhere before, but what is that birdie music from?

[@GolfSidekick]

C. E. Its called Jump Higher available on motionarray.com but I think you need to pay

[@alphabravo5696]

Happy New Year Playaa...Waaaddaa chipppa!! Thanks for helping me with course management and playing stress free. Did playing left handed help your overall game?

[@GolfSidekick]

Hmmmm... Kind of. I read putts now from both angles gave me a new perspective on green reading. I also had no back pain and noticed my left handed swing is on one plane. Amazing really. But only because I swung back 70% so I went to a pro to fix my right handed swing and I am trying to get to 70% backswing on the right handed swing. In terms of helping me play better right handed, lefty only really helped reading greens from a new perspective. Otherwise nahhhh

[@davidcavon637]

Golf Sidekick ,

[@nicbayly6845]

Im literally playing here today

[@ianian2425]

YES srixon cleavland, (my favorite brand) how do they play by the way

[@GolfSidekick]

AMAZING

[@ianian2425]

👍

[@tomross2666]

Just a thought, but I think that a stronger grip would help you greatly. Duval used a quite strong grip with that style of release.

[@GolfSidekick]

Tom Ross I am getting a nice gentle draw when I execute the new swing properly. I think a stronger grip will increase that. But I do use a stronger grip on tighter driving holes.

[@tomross2666]

Golf Sidekick a stronger grip really has nothing to do with a draw or fade. You have a tendency to flip at impact and a stronger grip limits that. A snap hook and a wide right miss are symptoms of a flip at impact. A Duval style of release increases one’s chance of getting stuck, which will make a flip worse. I believe you have wonderful timing, which allows you to time your flip sometimes, but not others, and it shows up in a lack of consistency. Most great players play with a grip that is much stronger than most people realize. Anyways, it’s just something I’ve noticed while watching your swing. Love your channel and I hope you try strengthening your grip because it will help you greatly.

[@GolfSidekick]

Will have a try on the range. I like the idea

[@tomross2666]

@@GolfSidekick Sounds good. I'll look forward to more videos!

[@buttershores8435]

DUCKS! These are nature/golf videos bro

[@kevindougherty885]

wow matt. Congratulations on finding the easiest course in the world

[@rafaelbrabec8398]

Great video as always thanks Matt! One question: what kind of software do you use for tracking your ball and this "PGA-like" appearance on the top right? Some info about this would be highly appreciated :-)

[@GolfSidekick]

Shot tracer app and Microsoft Excel where I make the images.

[@koshinpillay2046]

You said at the start of the video that you left your wedges in P.E, please play a P.E course when you pick them up... would love to see you do a video at wedgewood or Humewood.. especially humewood #AfricasOnlyTrueLinks

[@GolfSidekick]

I did one at Wedgewood, two in fact. Quite an easy course But I did have footage from Humewood in the wind, think I shot an 81 or something. In great condition, but the bent grass greens have kind of turned it into a parkland course because you can just fly the ball into the green and it just sits where it is. I deleted the footage by mistake though!!!!

[@koshinpillay2046]

@@GolfSidekick thanks for the reply... ill go look for the vid... great channel. I like the way you put things into perspective. #waddaplaya

[@azmanlonghamid5320]

Yo Matt, like to have a round of golf with you, preferably if your back in Johor Bahru. Have you tried Daiman 18? Maybe I could learn something more from you....especially your video editing thats always awesome...whaddaplaya!!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Sure send me mail. [e-mail] We can jam in JB. Will be in JB from 7 May so we can sure play Diaman 18 havent played it yet!

[@azmanlonghamid5320]

@@GolfSidekick Thanks for the reply Matt, will email you on the arrangements.

[@kevinsoko2813]

Are you still in the country?

[@GolfSidekick]

Kevin Soko No sir. Back in Asia

[@grigsbypoland3203]

Watching you play this round and attempting to infer your club distances by noting yardages before and after a shot, it appears you hit all your clubs a good 40-50 yards further than I do (150 yard PW?!!). Do you happen to know your swing speed or driver club head speed? My DCHS is only 85-88 mph.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yo man! I was playing at 5700 foot altitude so it adds another 10-15 yards to the shots. My driver swing speed when I am not trying to smash it is 109 mph. Used to be 117 when I was a young warthog. Dont take too much from the subtraction of distances. Holes are measured up the middle of the fairway and we often don’t play the curved holes all the way round, we cut corners and use angles so it can be misleading. But yes in Johannesburg 155 yards is easy enough with a PW. At sea level I hit it from 135-140 yards. Ground was hard as there hadnt been much rain and also there is always wind around. But that altitude makes it go boom boom which i why 7000 yards wasnt that long for me

[@grigsbypoland3203]

@@GolfSidekick Thanks....

[@andrewramsay4974]

Go play in Egypt. So cheap and some really outstanding courses in and around Cairo.

[@GolfSidekick]

Andrew Ramsay Will look into it!!!

[@acemakerjay]

How do you like the new Srixon Driver?

[@GolfSidekick]

My good man, I fell in love wiht it the moment I saw it. I had snapped my Epic after it fell off the back of a golf cart so I hit my friends Srixon the rest of the round. I held it in my hands, and the head shape, the minimal decal on the crown, the plain face with no funny marks on and the sweet spot being where I can hit it, I was sold. And I still love it. I took a softer 6.0 Project X shaft so I don't have to hit it so hard to promote an easier swing. I truly love this driver now.

[@GolfSidekick]

James Lovering will check it out. Malaska is the reason I can now putt so He speaks my language for sure

[@Chea]

Why did you give up on the GBB epic driver?

[@GolfSidekick]

I just didnt FEEL connected to it. The funny spider looking thing over the sweet spot was starting to annoy me and the bumpy fancy design on the crown was also distracting. I prefer clean crowns and nothing on the face. When I looked down at the srixon, it was immediate i knew I woud like it. Thats all it takes with me and selecting clubs. I could hit the Epic but I just didnt LOVE having it in my bag. Much like my irons I have. I have never LOVED them. And I have fallen in love with two sets. Srixon Z585 and a Japanese brand which is sexually arousing called ONOFF

[@Chea]

@@GolfSidekick I have never heard of that brand. Interesting...a very Justin Rose move of you to pick an under the radar Japanese brand. Before you decided to change your swing did you try strengthening your back/core at all with exercise?

[@GolfSidekick]

Chea I am working on the strengthening of the muscles yeah. But the swing was making me flip the ball in the air. I dont think i am changing that much. I think the ball position change moving it forward just promotes a better swing anyway. There are so many japanese companies who make amazing clubs miura, onoff, honma, yamaha inpres, tourstage, bridgestone is great, epon also Just picked up a set of honma woods to use in a video. Should be classic.

[@richeatongolf]

Do u only use iPhone to film ?

[@GolfSidekick]

iPhone and a Canon HS60 depending on the wind, how many players etc I have to transfer files to an iphone or android for the shot tracer This round was iPhone

[@KnockedStiffGolf]

Sweet video, I've been watching your stuff for a while! Do you shot mostly on iphone or your canon?

[@GolfSidekick]

Knocked Stiff Golf Both depending on how windy it is. The phone is too light for the wind. Blows it right over. And also depends how many guys I am filming. If its a long day I will use both

[@KnockedStiffGolf]

@@GolfSidekick Very Cool, I use my Canon M50 for all my videos, but seems like i'll have to use my iphone for shot tracer. Keep up the good work!

[@snipen8338]

How do you get the shot tracer in your video?

[@karmababy5077]

Nice to see you back Matt. Will you be playing Rick Shiels' KZbin Golfers game?

[@GolfSidekick]

If it was in Ireland yes. But it will be in the UK, too much of a mission for a wanderer like me to get a visa to the UK unfortunately since they removed us South Africans from the visa exempt list a few years ago. One day I will just host the Thailand edition

[@karmababy5077]

@@GolfSidekick No visa exemption? That's BS.

[@GolfSidekick]

Nicky O'Donnell Lol Our government were selling passports to Sub continent nationals which they used to sneak into UK and live forever illegally through the visa exemption.

[@mattguyer]

At least you make putts, unlike other KZbin golf duos that were maybe referenced in this video...

[@GolfSidekick]

I make putts but you should see my round from Gary Player Country Club where they play the Nedbank Challenge on the European Tour. Sickening!

[@mattguyer]

Is it on KZbin ?

[@GolfSidekick]

Matt Guyer coming soon!!!

[@Chea]

So are you done with Thailand now? Also you need some bucket hat merch

[@GolfSidekick]

No I was just home for a golfing visit and see some family. I am back in Asia right now where the internet is fast and I walk around at night!

[@jaker1160]

@@GolfSidekick why don't you walk around at night at home?

[@GolfSidekick]

Joburg at night is not the place you want to be walking around. Rest of the country is actually much better and safer but still night time is a scary time with the crime anywhere.

[@jaker1160]

Golf Sidekick very sorry to hear, i will scratch it off my bucket list!

[@GolfSidekick]

Jake R I wouldnt do that. Cape Town and surrounds are amazing and safe. Anywhere in the safari areas is amazing and safe. Only really Johannesburg is somewhere to avoid for extended periods.

[@jakewold08]

I wish I could hit my PW 150 yards 😂

[@GolfSidekick]

Jake Wold Try hitting it in the teeth! In Johannesburg at that altitude, it goes 10-15 yards further than sea level too

[@coreyl6221]

Waddacoursemanagementvideo!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddalongestwaddaadaptationever

[@henrygrand695]

You hit your drivers 50 yards longer than I do, yet our irons go the same distance :/ Help.

[@mattihelenius2]

hi matt

[@GolfSidekick]

Was wondering where you were!

[@mattihelenius2]

No worries, you'll do not get rid of me.. that easily! ha ha!!! Amazing video =)@@GolfSidekick

[@Ahhmaddd]

You should come to pakistan We have some very good courses here

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir, from all reports from friends who live here and travel there often, it seems like Pakistan is not a place I wanna spend too much time. You're wlecome to have a round with me in Malaysia though!

[@Ahhmaddd]

@@GolfSidekick we have the Asian tour and the Asian development tour here

[@Ahhmaddd]

@@GolfSidekick y just search go golf bugs its a Pakistani golf channel

[@GolfSidekick]

Okay well then I will need to make a trip there playa!!!

[@Ahhmaddd]

@@GolfSidekick thanks playa

[@OurHouseChannel]

Stop it. You're living my golf existence in another part of the world. The David Duval thing. It's creepy. I have never "kept my eye on the ball". So many people tell me it is a huge problem. I always turn my head before impact. Side note; How many tournaments and majors did Duval and Sorenstam win? And never once looked at the impact? Thank you. Point made.

[@GolfSidekick]

Well the pro I saw in Port Elizabeth just needed to mention Duval and Sorenstam and I was in. Always LOvED duvals head up thing and sorenstam was the main feature of Every Shot Must Have A Purpose. I sometimes do the head up on the actual shots but not intentionally. I mainly use it in preshot as well as a hockey grip to get that feeling of not flipping and rather rotating the upper body through. Really enjoying golf again especially pin free. The shot I hit on the par 3 and approach on the next hole to the par four to make birdie are essentially the swings I want. That 8 iron was like a tracer bullet. Tsepho immediately said man the ball flight on those last two shots was so different to anything he has seen.

[@OurHouseChannel]

@@GolfSidekick Agreed. It's always been an instinctual movement for me that I never changed. With your recent swing changes also, you're doing great. It will become habitual in no time for you. As you said, you fell back on old swings occasionally, but that will pass. Don't think I didn't notice that little dig at Matt Fisher. I saw that. I like him, but some of his short game thoughts and practices are too convoluted. Like mini flops from 2 yards off the green to a pin 2 paces on. Average golfers have zero need for such shots.

[@GolfSidekick]

OurHouse I must admit I don’t watch much of his stuff. Find it hilarious to be called Mr Short Game. Also using two shafts in the shape of a + sign to reinforce ball position in the stance. That seems to be a big issue as the ball creeps further and further back in my stance over a six month period. Weird

[@OurHouseChannel]

@@GolfSidekick Bro, stop. Same issue. With most of my irons, I get away with it. I will just have the occasional leaky right shot. But I can't hit a 54 or 58 consistently to save my life. I am convinced that the ball being too far back is causing that with wedges. Good luck and keep em coming.

[@GolfSidekick]

OurHouse I am playing my wedges just in front of middle of stance now with the new swing thought. Honestly, that, plus actually buying the new wedges which just FEEL superb, has made a huuuuge difference. I am not longer chunking them because i am catching them in the actual bottom of the swing instead of hitting at the ball because it was too far back in thestance (near back foot). I actually for this first time in 10 years feel like I am getting lethal inside 120. Plus moving the ball forward with the wedges has given me another 10-15 yards on each of them with RIPPING spin. And with a flighted shot, which I could never play but can now with the new swing, the ball just hops drops and stops. I am amazed

[@rossoctober743]

Sorry Matt, I call some creative editing. On the 7th , 422 yards you hit a 5 iron off the tee and have 170 to the green. That's a 252 yard 5 iron, REALLY?

[@GolfSidekick]

Ross October Steep Down hill straight down wind at 5700 altitude in Johannesburg onto hard ground which hadnt had rain for weeks. With a well struck draw. I can do that easily. My 5 iron goes 225-230 on flat ground in Johannesburg easy. TBone was right there with me and I said ‘dude no one will believe I just hit 5 iron 250.’

[@andrewmoldenhauer2864]

I can agree with Matt.. Particularly before the rain came in Johannesburg, the fairways were extremely hard and the ball would run on for what would feel like miles.

[@haamaanaa]

Tee shots: Dx8, avg: 295 with 4x300+ i3x4, avg: 240 with 2x260+ i5x2, avg: 225 with 1x250+ H19°, with 1x230 Well shiiiiit... I wanna live and breath that golf course.... PGA will be airlifting me to the tour in no time :)

[@GolfSidekick]

Ari Haaman Anywhere in Johannesburg before the rains hit and at that altitude, and hard ground, it’s go time. Easy 10-15% more distance. Thats the rule we work on from sea level - about 10%

[@wx811]

Taking driver instead of 3 iron? Whaddanidiot! Lol jk

[@GolfSidekick]

Whataknobhead

[@wx811]

On a more serious note, great video. Enjoyed it.

[@stephenmalley3415]

Why’s the eagle music the same as the birdie music? Think about some eagle music is my suggestion...they’re rare, so need to stand out. You make birdies most rounds!

[@GolfSidekick]

Good idea. Will need to find some for the rare occasion

[@FritzCasperfujimo]

Playa. I love you. But. You're shaping that driver like an iron. Subtle. Be handsome, not cute. WOTP. 👍🤪