Shooting Under Par From the Tips - Swing Within Yourself & Commit - WAY OF THE PLAYA

I played my 4th round in Kanchanaburi at BLUE STAR GOLF COURSE which smacked me across the face by how challenging it was. This is easily me new favorite course. 7200 yards off the back and danger on every shot. It was great to be thinking on every shot because the course forced me too.
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Yes, i may have broken par on this nine, but be warned, the second nine was a different story as lack of sleep and a 45 minute halfway stop chatting with my dad took it's toll.
In this episode of The Way of the Playa: A Fistful of Birdies, the greens were incredibly slow, perhaps running at 8.5 on the stimp. The Korean groups come through and with all the traffic, they have no option but to keep them furry to survive. I really do not like slow greens and find them difficult to putt on.
It's a new course and still settling in as the carts are used in the fairways and grass is not quite tightly growing into itself.
The main points in breaking par on this first nine from the tips, were:
1. A total immersion in the shot. Identify what you need to do and commit 100% to it. Not 50% or 90% but 100%
You see the effects of NOT doing this on hole number 6.
2. Swing WITHIN YOURSELF. This is the smoothest my swing has looked in some time. I took one more club on a lot of shots and swung easy. i hit harder shots with the clubs I was more confident with like the 6 iron.
THIS IS THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE between this nine and the second nine which you can compare to. By swinging within yourself, the irony is you hit it longer very often, but more importantly, with WAY MORE control!
3. To break par, greens are important. I mean it goes without saying that you need to make putts to make birdies and to make putts you need to be on the green under regulation. If the greens were a bit quicker, I really liked my chances of making one or two more putts too.
4. you need an accurate driver and a go-to club on the tougher tighter holes especially on new courses like this which make you uncomfortable on every tee shot.
5. Commitment is key!
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[@blackburnpakistaniforum5775]

Golf Sidekick™️got my whaddaplaya golf shirt, in red like Tiger. And the 400 yard promise, and then the ladies! Now you may think this story may be made up for whatever reason, but I assure you it’s true. I drove out to the 5th to get some space, a par 5 570yd, as I hadn’t warmed up so I hit 3 balls to get a feel. Par 4 at the next, 320yd par 4 but I underestimated the wind. Wanted 130 in for an 8 iron. Hit 3 iron, not sweet but ok. 160 left. Pin back right , hit 4 iron. Hit it sweet, the birdie music rang in my ears as I watched the ball hover with menacing intent all over the flag...20ft short, 2 putt. So the next, 540+ downhill with that wind. Now remember, you promised me 400yd drives! You have to be accurate here, as it’s a double layered fairway, 230 to catch the chute, funnels down to 200yds away, but go straight and get a good bounce, and gain 20+yds. I creamed it, high to get the benefit of the wind. You don’t see where it ends up as it’s down a chute to a lower plateau. I looked in the usual spot, no ball. The shape of the hole is slightly right to left so I walked up the semi rough up the right to the 150 yd marker. Never thought it could have passed that, not with a £100 10.5 driver. So played a provisional. I carried on walking and there it was, my ball from the tee- at least 15 yds past the 150yd marker. That’s a 405+ yard drive, which ran out of fairway, and the rough slowed it up or else I’m blocked by trees. I had to go over some branches but 135 with that wind (although sheltered on the lower plateau and the steep chute 65yds behind) was an easy 9 iron out of the rough, but a decent lie. I was thinking of some eagle music for your channel as I had a ten footer for eagle. Like my putt, it didn’t happen. However the next, 150yd par 3 crosswind left to right with bunker either side and automatic reload right, I hit 7 iron to what looked close. Cue birdie music. No distractions of eagle music. Got up there and 20 foot short as pin was back again and it’s uphill and played for the centre, which I hit. It was a 3 foot swing left to right. Undeterred, as I hit it as I intended, and with birdie music playing, I rolled the sweetest putt one can wish for which was never anywhere but going home, baby. The balls natural comfortable place is within the cup. You need to send the ball home (Caddyshack reference, lol). My ball settled in the hole for a quick rest after being smashed over 400 yds 6 shots earlier. I was buzzing with back to back birdies, and just misjudgment of the wind strength on the, essentially first, I was looking for the triple birdie I thought my play deserved. But, as with golf, you know what happens next. Par 5, uphill blind tee shot as the hill is so steep (back up the hill from my 400yd+ drive (did I mention that?).I was supremely confident and not stress free, but stress positive. Three reloads later, after trying to beat that steep hill and vicious wind, I took the hint and practiced chipping for the last hour of light. So, the first time I played golf with my new Whaddaplaya t-shirt, I actually hit a 400 yard drive. Yes wind, yes downhill, but accuracy was key. About 15-20yd wide target or overshoot chute or blocked by trees. The promise intact. I plan to war it on my next night out...I believe ladies are also guaranteed! Right? Thanks Matt Ps You’re the best golf KZbinr and finest course strategist since that David Leadbetter fella’ I used to watch as a kid. Walking around Lake Nona with with a 10 handicapper (a hustler if ever there was one... soft spoken, hits it like a scratcher, but most likely the pro at one of the best courses in America) and talking him through each shot after first asking what the player was thinking what to do. It’s called- “David Leadbetter - Taking it to the course”. It’s obviously got to fulfil all the things he wants to cover in one 90 min video as they only had one video to get it all in, being pre internet KZbin, but it’s too scripted and over acted. The shots he let the guy do himself are done on purpose like a typical 10 handicapper to make a teachable moment. It is good for info but he isn’t entertaining enough by today’s standards. It’s like work, enjoyable work, but work all the same. It’s too serious and teaches how to play like, or think like more accurately, a tour pro. That’s blatantly not real world ,unless you’re one of those obsessive golfers that looks the part, talks the part, but can’t break 80 and never will. They’re frustrated but the club pro’s bread and butter. Amateur golf is about fun but this also gives you a chance of winning. Tour Pros even say after a great round how much they enjoyed it and how comfortable they were. Looks dated because it is not authentic. It’s useful but not fun. You are leading the way...Peter Finch and Rick Shiels try to be authentic but play the best courses in the world with the best players. This is not relatable. Your style, attitude and talent are. You bring both the authenticity and fun, too. That’s your USP! WhaddaYoutuba! 🎼 Daaah, dah, dah, dah, daah 🎼 🐥 ❓🎼🦅❓

[@mannenmytenfelix8903]

Whataplaya Two Who else liked this comment, but didnt read shit? Haha

[@KPNJ3470]

“We don’t need to par every hole. Par is just a word”. Matt - you have more legit quotes than Confucius. Fantastic. Whaddaquoter. .

[@AdamFerrari64]

It’s amazing how much work you put into this channel, and I love it! Can’t wait for more and more people to recognize how helpful and fun you are to watch!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir, my only mission is to lower the world's handicap by 3 strokes and have no one ever quit the game through frustration AND MAKE GOLF FUN AGAIN

[@AdamFerrari64]

Golf Sidekick I love it!!!

[@brocky3498]

My 9 probably lands 110 and rolls 130. Tomorrow is my first match since finding this channel. I started this summer and my best so far had been 116 at the course I'm playing tomorrow! Will update. I think it will be better because your videos are really making me think

[@brocky3498]

Also matt would you mind making a "how I shoot my wedge" video. I don't understand how you hit you wedge so long

[@BigD1957]

Chatting with my Dad always took a toll on me. Particularly when he moved from chat to lecture, which was often. His lectures were legendary.

[@josephcredendino2899]

Your videos are really the best when it comes to learning how to manage the golf course. Keep up the great work playa.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir, long may it continue so we can get more of the playas playing and less quitting. MAKE GOLF FUN AGAIN

[@ianian2425]

Is it just me or do I find myself jamming out to Matt’s music

[@GolfSidekick]

No, I do too

[@michaelticehurst5275]

Don't worry, I certainly do.....Specially the BIRDIE tune.

[@Lkf2525]

I thought I was watching Ocean's 11.

[@malvelusOne]

I too am digging the music. @@GolfSidekick

[@malvelusOne]

Thats the same thing I told him. He said its one f his all time faves.. Mine too @@Lkf2525

[@MegaCasey94]

Broke 70 for the first time today. Mainly due to watching your videos so thanks a bunch brother.

[@GolfSidekick]

Most welcome big poppa. Great result!

[@99trapt]

love your work bro... easy to follow and great for the average Joe to understand.

[@ryku912]

Very humbled playa yet very knowledgeable. Course management is what golf is all about! These insights have really helped my game.

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent news playa!

[@mikepowers9580]

tight edit with shot tracker, hole overview, insightful commentary and humor. no fluff. this is how you course vlog, fellows. well done. subscribed.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you MP

[@coreyl6221]

Rewatched this video before the kid & I go out to play. Forgot how good this vid is for understanding thought process before a shot & detailed course mgmt. Thanks Playa!

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I just love your honesty and when you hit a good shot your enthusiasm is just infectious. Very fun videos to watch.

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir. Some people would say it's too much but I would say have fun!

[@GolfSidekick]

And I love the Fresh Prince username! Hilarious

[@TheMadAtter]

Mate, only discovered your channel yesterday, but already you're my new favorite golf channel on KZbin. Brilliant content, very well narrated. Makes golf bloody relatable. Cheers playa.

[@floggerrush5]

Your stress free golf has seriously helped me improve. I am long off the tee but can be inaccurate, and was constantly being pushed by the people I played with to hit driver. I was shooting in mid 80s. I changed and hit the stress free shot off the tee and my scores are now consistently in the 70s. If you are ever in Florida in the US let me know would love to buy you a beer and a round of golf to say thanks.

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddaplaya! Waddafloridian! One day when I am in the States, I am going to have to stay 6 mnths to get around to everyone!

[@Ecclestone71]

You got some bloody nice Skills Dude! Fun to watch every time!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir, but stay for the second nine for the ungluing of a playa

[@sweez9077]

I've been playing golf for nearly a year (no handicap yet but im very close to breaking 100), and your course management has been probably the advice i've had since ive been playing. Your videos are straight to the point, no messing about, no bullsh**, I love it. Stress free golf = a great round. waddaplaya. Thank you.

[@GolfSidekick]

Stress free = more fun = more babes = lower scores = mo money = mo problems

[@seanwhite5742]

The demon section is why I watch your videos. Perfect description of what goes on in the minds of the armature golfer and even though you teaching us not to do it this exact thing, your still humble enough to show that it happens to you. Whataplaya!

[@shanemilehi]

I like most of your videos but I really like how in depth you discussed each shot. It really detailed your thought process. Very helpful. It’s cool because I’ve always heard about thinking your way through a course but didn’t really know what that looked like or sounded like. Nice job

[@alexpetrie6190]

Discovered your channel the other week Matt. Absolutely first class! Really helpful pointers plus you’re very entertaining to watch. Keep it up and good luck 😀

[@edgemasterrlol]

So what I've learned early in this video: sleep for 3 hours until well-groggy. Proceed to the beautiful sunrise golf to shoot under par. Sounds like a plan!!! Outdoor Golf starts in 1-2 weeks in here! Can't wait to apply everything I learned on your channel Matt! Gonna lower my score like crazy! BTW, them demons SFX were pretty funny lolol.

[@GolfSidekick]

Sleep is 100% my biggest factor for performance in golf. Second is gut health. Third is not stopping during a round. Two of these things I screwed up in this round, watch the second nine to see the effects.

[@edgemasterrlol]

@@GolfSidekick For sure! I was just kidding :) I totally can relate on the stopping during a round, I am playing a lot in indoor simulator and when I go for a smoke (i know bad habit) after the ninth, I come back and I play like crap for 2-3 holes before getting back in the zone. Can't wait for your back 9 :D

[@GolfSidekick]

@@edgemasterrlol LOL bro when I was 23, I didn't go out drinking one week on the Friday, woke up fresh as a daisy Saturday and shot a 69, beat a tour pro who shot a 70 that day. Won 5 prizes. I stopped going out drinking on Fridays thereafter. I thought I was the man shooting 75-77 totally hungover. Little did I know! At least on the course you can smoke all the way round! But I reckon this halfway stop is the worst thing for amateurs. That's why I like Thai golf in general. We stop every few holes for a quick drink and do it standing up. The western idea of 9 hole halfway, man it kills momentum. I reckon the best place to stop is the 12th. But even then, while standing up and not sitting in an airconditioned halfway house!

[@tristonsuydam905]

I’m a senior in high school so this is my last golf season my worst score is 108 in 18 holes. I have taken away a lot from your videos and I have been under 100 every meet since. Wish me luck in my district meet.

[@GolfSidekick]

BOOM waddaplaya!

[@jonathanbarnes3661]

Another great video. Entertaining, informative and with none of the self indulgence you get on so many of these channels. Keep them coming!

[@GolfSidekick]

Thank you sir. Self indulgence is the one thing I do try avoid. If it doesnt benefit the playas in terms of humor, info or insight then it gets cut. It is all about slashing the worlds handicap by no less than three strokes. Lets do it

[@michaelblum3973]

Another excellent video! This is unique course management content. Thanks.

[@lhv3936]

Congrats to 25k subscribers! I started watching your amazing content in September 2018 when you had like 8k subs. Since then I watched every vid completely and I just can´t stop watching it. Keep up the good work, Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

Waddagrowthrate! Thanks for watching my good man Lars. Waddaviewer waddamovementmaker

[@mjr9297]

These videos are ace, so much more helpful than any other channel I’ve watched. Really helped me focus on taking the sensible option and lowering my score

[@enfynet]

Your relaxed approach to golf is so much more appealing than the hyper competitive channels out there

[@michaelticehurst5275]

Waddadrivingiron - That thing really works for you Matt.....Waddastriker.....I'm also learning to play 'within myself', instead of going full-throttle....It's way less stressful....Great Vlog, and course, and beautiful helpful tips along the way. Looking forward to PART2, and hopefully it's not a shocker as you are leading to. Keep it up man!

[@GolfSidekick]

It is an absolute shocker. You will see the difference. There are nUmerous reasons for it but damn man. Wheels coming off is an understatment

[@michaelticehurst5275]

@@GolfSidekick That's a pity mate, you were striking them so well on the front 9.....I enjoy your course management, I need to follow that!

[@redrider8036]

Best course management instruction on KZbin! Both entertaining and informative!

[@Danny.A665]

Loving the celebration at 14:00 and the caddy appreciation - nothing better than finding middle of the club 👍

[@fredr8159]

That view on the first hole, fantastic!

[@youknowthedrill99]

I love ur videos so much they’ve helped me out tremendously with how I approach the game now, I’ve stopped trying to be perfect

[@GolfSidekick]

YES! That is enlightenment!

[@jamesevans3362]

I loved the caddy’s reaction after your sweet sweet drive. You take golf seriously but have so much fun. Best of both worlds

[@lleepro]

Thanks for the golf tips and video for this challenging course.

[@ljbrandt500]

Your ball-striking is about the best I've seen yet - good job Matt!

[@GolfSidekick]

It's very inconsistent but even a blind squirrel finds an acorn!

[@weetbix1000]

Another great video - At 17 mins long I was all YAAASSSS! That 17 mins flew by Playa, can't wait for the follow up

[@GolfSidekick]

Believe me, you can. I definitely can wait for it. It is EMBARRASSING LOL

[@weetbix1000]

Unless you shart yourself or fall into the lake (which would be YT gold) I think your safe. Besides, I topped the ball so many times today you'd think I was the world champion. If it makes you feel better I'll film the next lot and send it so you and the boyfriends can laugh at some schmoob go slap happy on a ball! @@GolfSidekick

[@seanmcginnis4112]

I love the stress-free philosophy. Shot 76 yesterday by continually reminding myself to swing stress-free.

[@Ziggycon]

Planted a feather today and grew 2 birdies!

[@GolfSidekick]

Siamese twins baby

[@DunnGolfing]

That's golf finding your 20% it's a lever in your hands you don't have too over power it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍great track well done 👍

[@colearmitage1977]

I could literally watch your videos for hours keep up the good work and the great videos, i would love to see an iron or wedge tutorial, thanks

[@REvS]

Always a bloody good video, keep it playa

[@denissonsing8632]

Whataplayaski. Love your channel. Keep uploading. Starting my season this week... Woo woo. Thanks

[@GolfSidekick]

Enjoy the season playa!

[@TimMoor]

Thanks Matt, another great entertaining video

[@ScotsSilver]

Totally addicted to your videos Matt. Took your advice by not going for the hero shot, playing relaxed, keeping myself safe and shot a nett 65. Cheers bud 👍

[@ieldepiel]

Best warm-up for my round in a hour⛳️💪🏼

[@cryptojames9685]

great great video, i like this style. Great to hear you walk us through your mental game

[@infantrymanejb358]

Been watching for two days now, haven't played a real round of golf in over a decade, makes me want to dust the clubs off. Great stuff. Also you make me think of fear and loathing in Las Vegas with that hat, "We were somewhere around Barstow on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold".

[@douglasaird1651]

Great video and advice, well played.

[@ekelly2093]

Another excellent video, really enjoy your content. Based in Hong Kong which makes playing golf difficult but was thinking of trying to play in Thailand instead.

[@GolfSidekick]

Best value and especially between now and October, GREAT DEALS TO BE HAD

[@PaulSmith-qh7ky]

Treasure hill 280 baht green fee, voucher from diana resort Pattaya,; many other cracking deals this year

[@Bobcaygeon-1]

stress free shot of the day was an 8 iron bump / run from 20 yards off with pin front. Super wet conditions and the PW was short all morning. Recalled Matt saying the 8 will get there and ended up with tapinski for par. Pars are great.

[@GolfSidekick]

Nothing like a par save!

[@jpecora2]

Any reason you went for the green in two on #9? Cutting the dogleg through some trees seems like higher stress... or is it because you're so confident with the 2-iron bomber that it's NOT high stress for you? Seems like 6i then wedge follows more closely to the low-stress mantra. Just curious. Keep up the great content!

[@GolfSidekick]

Good question. There was very little danger there and I do have a tendency to push it with the 2 iron if I hit too hard. I should have swung easier but subconsciously I knew I wouldn't really clear that tree on the hill. That caused me to push it. I knew a push wouldn't be punished and I would have a great angle into the hole. But if I could go back, I would probably hit my 2 iron again, further left of the tree with a cut because now I know how the hole is laid out. I didn't know what happens to the hole when I was standing in the fairway. So I was a little stressed, but then a lay up would have been stressful too, because I had no idea where the hole went or what lay over that mound. I could have checked but I didn't which was silly

[@jpecora2]

@@GolfSidekick Makes sense! In many ways, that's the "strokes gained" mindset as well. If you are split between two decisions, both of which have "some" stress, go for the one that gets you closer to the green. At least that's how I've played it. I often find myself re-watching certain videos before a round to get into the right mindset and have, on more than one occasion, started playing your "birdie music" in my head when I'm walking up to the green after stuffing an approach. Awesome stuff!

[@liamfrancomb3535]

You looked to have very good control of your game, almost all shots you took were easy shots. That course looks great

[@Replayed197]

Man, these videos are dope! Hope to get a round in on sunday! Waddaplaya!

[@aidanmccabe1981]

That's the best I've seen you play! Great vid, great strategy

[@giantcerealbowl2120]

Loving the shot by shot commentary! Thinking mans game! Keep it up playa

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks big poppa

[@thrillhill1450]

Course looks unreal! Another great vid brother

[@donmenya2761]

Another good one! Great insights. Much appreciated 'Playa'.

[@kyle1562]

That course is amazing

[@GolfSidekick]

And it's only a year old and had been ravaged by the Korean mafioso. In another couple years when the grass has fully grownin, man it's gonna be wild

[@PacForeTravel]

Great video playa!! When I play on the course I find myself thinking exactly the way you play, probably for watching all your videos. Last week I shot 39 in the front and fell apart and shot 47 on the back. They way you allude to your next video sounds similar. Lol looking forward to the back 9 vid, keep it up dude we all love watching!!👍🏻👍🏻⛳️⛳️

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah I feel you. I have moved beyond the desire and tension to score - it's irrelevant to me nowadays as I mke videos because each situation is a great teaching moment if I do it well or if I screw it up. My second nine was bad on this one because of the two MAJOR factors that affect my game more than anything else: Sleep Halfway stop I will elaborate more on it. I was a bit stupid but at the same time, whatever, it was fun. And despite the awful second nine, this i my new favorite course!

[@wobblybob9874]

Great stuff!! Best golf vlogs on the tube!

[@1960tiffany]

Are you enjoying the new driver? I really enjoy my Z785. I know what you mean about the Srixon utility 2 iron - I have Srixon 23° utility 4 iron and I'm amazed at how well it works.

[@GolfSidekick]

The best driver I have owned since the Cleveland gold shafted Launcher 460 from 10 years ago. Amazing

[@stevef3567]

Favourite video just watched it again! Waddaplaya

[@nickm4426]

Excellent, playa !

[@Goathockey10]

“250 may be an embellishment”😂😂

[@ejfstromquist]

Does anyone know what software or app this guy is using for the ball tracer? The apps I've tries don't compare to these vids. Would appreciate the feedback!

[@ackanunu1310]

great video as always

[@paulmaine8705]

Awesome video. Particularly at 9:00 where the indecision plaguing all golfers is explored.....And nice 298 yard drive, btw.

[@dbasrus]

Love the birdie music!

[@glennmorris4295]

Great round Matt!!!

[@HuffmanBros]

How did you change your swing? What videos or instructors did you follow? Definitely getting to your left side better. 👍 Keep up the good work!

[@GolfSidekick]

I went to an in-person lesson with a PGA pro who I have known since I was a kid but never went to for lessons. He is well-known in my home town and really is a great coach who helps you fix small things. Mine was literally just employing the David Duval head up movement so I can release my upper body to turn square to the target. In terms of online, I only follow Robin Matthews Williams and a guy on Instagram called @hogansbooklied These are all I need to firstly get out of my own head and then I like the fact that hogansbooklied talks about the swing NOT being started by the hips which is where I got all my back pain from. That is a fallacy that has downed many golfers. I also like the way when I hit GREAT shots, often my legs are in the same position as a skier navigating a hill. He promotes the skier legs. In terms of changing it though, I have to admit I have been slack. I should be way ahead of where I am now. I haven't hit the driving rage to groove the feeling since about early January. That is not acceptable.

[@danielmassey3703]

Congrats on 25k subscribers playa! Any chance of a Q&A video coming soon from the 'KZbin Legend'?

[@GolfSidekick]

Thanks sir. Been getting a couple requests. Always thought it was kinda boring to watch other dudes Q and A’s and this channel is more about the playas and not me. But let me think about it. I was gonna do one at 10k but then thought ugh who is gonna care!

[@peterwatt5521]

Waddaplaya! Taking the stress free shot by not going for the green off the tee and hitting to the fairway with the water down the right...yep you guessed it my ball would be feeding fish anyway. Your caddie had a deep voice! You got game playa...

[@Wombusistaken]

Broke 90 for the first time with a score of 89! Thanks

[@gerryfinn8646]

David Menken try for 85 now! And well done. As Matt says, work on your short game - chipping and putting. 🍀

[@Wombusistaken]

Gerry Finn just shot 104 😔

[@UncleDanBand64]

Congrats Playa👍

[@gerryfinn8646]

David Menken that’s golf. And the beauty is, there’s always the next day. 👍

[@UncleDanBand64]

Great round playa! I mean that is some of the best I've seen on You Tube. Well done Matt. I needed you on my Texas Scramble Team today. We won one we tied one. Not to bad for hackers 🔫🤠👍

[@GolfSidekick]

Scrambles are the best

[@coreyl6221]

Dude you crunch that 2 iron. Looks like the new irons suit you very well. Can I assume you got them fitted to your specs and if so what are yours? Length & lie. Just curious Bruh. Thanks for the awesome vid!

[@GolfSidekick]

These are still the Mizunos. I havent shot any videos with the Srixons yet. Its been 102+ degrees out here every time I play and had the squirts last week so bad Iw as close to passing out. Learning them at the moment but DAMN THEY ARE LOOOOOOONG and forgiving too. Hitting way more accurately now.

[@coreyl6221]

@@GolfSidekick WaddaTMI😂 My daughter got fitted for some M6s & they've added distance as well. Looking forward to seeing you put your new sticks in action when the temp goes down and the kak dries up.

[@GolfSidekick]

Totally changed my outlook on clubs when it comes to new playas. Buy something that will give you the best chance and best foot forward. Just a decent 7 and 8 iron individual irons will suffice but something made in the lat 3-5 years will really make people love the game

[@coreyl6221]

@@GolfSidekick Agree. I'm of the opinion that one can buy a better game (2-3 strokes) when exchanging older clubs to something current. Her new sticks have definitely renewed her interest in playing more so was worth rhe investment just for that. That being said I found her older but recent version of hybrids she was fitted for with same shafts for like $50 on 2nd Swinggolf.com. That website is the bomb for getting recent clubs at discount. Can't wait to see the Srixon videos Playa!

[@colewitte9937]

Love these videos!

[@GolfSidekick]

Me too!

[@ridegriff50]

Great explanation of golf course strategy 🙂

[@mattguyer]

Cool vid Matt, you should take a vacation to the Bahamas and play Emerald Bay if you want to test your skills on another tough course!

[@GolfSidekick]

I need to start practicing again and get the skills working. May and June will be intensive work on the game in Malaysia. Currently, in April, I feel a bit lost especially on the greens. Still shooting between 70 and 78 but every now and then I can slip a little 84 in there. Gotta be disciplined and practice but growing the greatest KZbin channel and golf movement takes time!

[@daniellandry4908]

i really like this commentary over the other great video keep it up playa

[@charlesmelaisis4872]

Loving your vlogs mate keep them coming they make so much sense Shame you're not playing in the KZbin golf comp as I'd put money on u being best amateur

[@GolfSidekick]

Putting has gone to the dogs a bit lately. Not spending as much time playing as editing the backlog of videos I have! Although some bent grass greens would be fantastic right now!

[@blackburnpakistaniforum5775]

“C’mon man...hit it!” How many times have I said that fierce a putt. I think it’s fear, through lack of commitment, which stems from lack of confidence in ones abilities and knowledge. So let the subconscious take over. Thanks, bro.

[@nopressuregolf]

great video matt. I think its time i grab a 2 iron as my driver is killing my game! it only comes out on the none risk holes.

[@GolfSidekick]

Hybrids, fairway woods and this Srixon driving iron range are all great options just depends on preference. I also love my 17° fairway wood

[@nopressuregolf]

@@GolfSidekick i have a m1 3 wood that saves me but i still prefer a iron. I hate hybrids!!

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

Course looks great for that price!! Always great videos Matt!! You really don't like hitting your driver do you? But it shows you don't need it all the time!!

[@GolfSidekick]

Driver would work on hole 2 if I had played before but the view from that tee box was schiesse inducing. Hole 8, the top of the fairway on the 90° dog leg was within range and I didn't now what would be over it. If I play the course a second time, I may hit it on those 2 holes. But generally, driver is reserved for the MUST HIT situations.

[@wyatthenry6821]

Lmao the indecisiveness had me rolling laughing. UPDATE: OH MY GOD IT WENT WAY LEFT I CANT BREATHE

[@thecallawaykid1763]

Great video, Matt...

[@kellymckenney7629]

What is the 2 iron you are playing and what is the loft?

[@TheTeezy1000]

Do you typically tip the caddie as well or is it just $40 flat out?

[@GolfSidekick]

Caddie +$10-$15

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Great vid!!! Enjoying your content dude! 🔥⛳️🎥

[@gavinsgolfs5288]

5 is such a Beautiful hole keep playing love it

[@hypequake]

So this was the 'EASY' nine!! jeez!!! nice that you didn't hit a single ball in the water!

[@GolfSidekick]

Second nine is coming - the night is long and full of terror

[@hughchoobe647]

I love the Karate kick and fist pump celebration @14.20. If I did that in front of the members at my course they'd think I was a complete nutcase. Get the back 9 video uploaded ASAP playa 👍

[@GolfSidekick]

It's all about the IDGAF and embracing the inner nutcase

[@steviewonder2492]

Awesome videos, really enjoying your channel! Keep more coming

[@br0manumatic]

Terrific. Pt 2 soon please, numpty :)

[@Watchoahhfr]

good playing playa

[@jacksonh3935]

I notice how many courses you play are very open. Can you play a narrow tight course. With a lot of OB. I know a lot of golfers in the states struggle with tight courses

[@UncleDanBand64]

Ain't it the truth. I was playing with a guy in Texas he shanked one in the trees and we ain't seen him since 😂👍

[@GolfSidekick]

LOL I play what's on offer. They have tons of land here where space is not at a premium. This course was tough believe me. Water left, water right, long carries over water. No OB sure, but when you're standing on the tee box on 2 and have a blind tee shot but all you CAN see is water right, and on the 3rd with pretty much WATER and then a sliver of fairway which also has bunkers and water left, it's enough to raise the blood pressure more than an OB. I will play tighter course wherever I find them. I don't pick courses based on any particular criteria besides promotion rates and prices of green fees.

[@Danny.A665]

Tee shot at 14:00 - why is the caddy shouting FORE ! That was a great shot 😂

[@1canta]

Crazy good round o_O, that first sip of the beer must have tasted like heaven :-)

[@GolfSidekick]

Wait for the second nine....

[@1canta]

Now I got it, smooth swing on THIS nine ...haha @@GolfSidekick

[@vocher38]

Your ball striking is very on point now, waddaplaya

[@GolfSidekick]

It comes and goes, but I bought the Srixon Z585 irons. Man they are loooong and straight!

[@Lkf2525]

Matt, your reaction to your drive on #9 should be a Fortnite Dance lol.

[@GolfSidekick]

Sir, what is Fortnite?

[@4Stanzas]

That course, beautiful as it is, looks like it was designed by Pete Dye's evil brother. Very well-played on the front. Those tee shots on 3 & 4 were so clutch... wow. To me, the 3rd hole looked like the most stressful, followed by, ummm... all the others. :) "Thinking with my brain, 'Left, at the trees, with a little draw. I'm not thinking about anything else.'" [Demons] LOL! Process breakdown! Prepare to dump left! Everyone watching knows that scenario all too well.

[@4Stanzas]

Nice to see your subscriptions ticking upward. These videos are gold.

[@GolfSidekick]

Bro, believ it. That was a stressful first nine lol. Even off the front, I would be crapping myself on those tee shots.

[@4Stanzas]

@@GolfSidekick Thankfully, there's the beauty of the place. It's visually stunning, if one can master one's colon long enough to admire it. I'm eagerly awaiting the back nine vid.