The Augusta National You're Allowed To Play - Shot by Shot [PASATIEMPO GOLF CLUB]

[@jackstickfort]

was lucky enough to meet my now wife while her parents lived in Pasatiempo and were members there. Anytime we were in town I was lucky enough to play. I didn't totally understand the beauty and prestige of Pasatiempo until i started workin on my game again, three years into dating my now wife. I have probably played this course 50+ times, and absolutely love it. How could you not.. They no longer live there, but it will always have a special place in my "regaining my love of golf journey." We have a trip coming up in June and can't wait to play it again!

[@jakebardenhagen1733]

"This bunker shot was so bad my camera killed itself" 🤣

[@robsengahay5614]

That line killed me! I just love the dry delivery of these snappy one-liners.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I needed a new camera anyway :p

[@buffaloben15golf88]

That was absolutely priceless lol 😂

[@johnnydev9318]

You saved us from the wind noise. THANK YOU. So many golf KZbinrs try to do videos with so much wind noise that you can hardly hear anything. Better to hear nothing than trying to make something out over the wind screaming through the microphone 😫😫😫

[@samuelhong7434]

Great playing with you, Terry and Matt! It was a fun day even with some wind. The video doesn’t do justice to those rolling greens for sure. Really looking forward to the putting video with Golf Sidekick!

[@otlbin1]

You too Sam. Awesome day even with the wind.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey we've got the gang back together here (+Matt commented elsewhere here). So nice playing with you guys. I'm down in SoCal now but let's tee it up again when I'm back!

[@promoteupro]

Hard to recover from a good drive T-Shirts - coming soon! :) Well done as always, Adam.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I like this idea.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@yaakovbelfer1698 ;)

[@Golfingflaco]

I literally came to comment something similar and this comment was the first one I saw 🤣. I’d buy that shirt for sure

[@dylanmoore5138]

So... are these shirts going to be available? Asking for a friend.

[@GolfParfection]

This course kicked my booty haha. Like the addition of the mic and had a good laugh when your camera died after seeing that bunker shot 😂. Quality content Adam!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Matt. Fun fact: the wireless mic died on holes 9 & 10 before I switched to my phone's mic. I edited in some "ball smacking club" audio on those holes.

[@garyrae5413]

Loved that,if I’m ever lucky enough to find myself golfing Stateside I’d have to play that course. Great upload,thanks.👏👏👍🏻

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Gary. It's definitely worth a stop in that area (where there are countless great courses)!

[@keitho6018]

Make a Hat and im a buyer lol...story of my life...such a gem of a course...played it in college from the tips in wind is everything and MORE one wants...the greens are NO JOKE! Thanks for sharing

[@jesseschlough4648]

I love how you break down your shots, and especially how you explain your distances for each shot. I do not play, but I'm seriously considering getting into golf and despite the fact that everyone hits it differently, it's nice to have some good reference points.

[@GP-yc2it]

This man makes THE most correct club selections on KZbin, zero ego. Amazing self-control!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Appreciate the kind words. I wish I were a longer hitter but I try not to fool myself into thinking that I am one :p

[@Marta_Lledo_Video_Channel]

I am closing in on 70 now and grew up in the central valley not too far from Santa Cruz. I have been lucky enough to play Pasatiempo 3 times. The first time I was so young the price was under 30 dollars including the cart! My standout memory of the last time (about 15 years ago) was the speed of the greens, (the starter said 11 point something on the stimpmeter) and the effect on the final hole. On the par 3, 18th they had the pin in that upper back left position just a few steps from the edge of the green. I hit what I thought was the perfect 8 iron with a slight draw turning oh so slightly into it. I was ready for a good chance at a birdie but when we got up to the green, I saw my ball was inches into the longer grass beyond the first cut. Maybe 10 or 12 feet from the pin! I chipped out so carefully that the first bounce was only a foot ahead of the ball...it bounced twice on the collar before it rolled onto the green. I thought it might be short, but it wasn't. It rolled past the cup and continued picking up speed until the sand stopped it! All the way down the hill into the front bunker! A tough course for sure...personally, I think as tough or tougher than Spyglass.

[@doobd9]

I used to work in the Silicon Valley and had a golf partner who had a membership here. One of the toughest tests of golf in this area with so many tough and beautiful courses. I played here about once a month and it kicked my butt most days. Greens are insane with some very inspiring views. Check out the Santa Cruz muni course at DelaVillega, Carmel Valley, Spyglass. Some great golf memories. 🙏

[@pandersonnike]

I am glad you visited Pasatiempo! I found out about this gem when an intercollegiate play there, and I have added this course to my list of must plays one day. The course looks gorgeous, and highlights the beauty of inland golf in the Monterrey area.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Patrick. Follow up if you ever get out there!

[@jwdecosta]

I have played this course twice with my favorite golf mate ever, my brother in law Manny Vaz, who passed away far too early. I don’t remember anything about the round nor my scores as at the time it was just another great day golfing with Manny, a real prince this man was. At the time I was young and strong as it was 40 years ago and a 9, now at 75 I am a 12 and much shorter off the tee but game improvement irons help me to be within 5-10 yards of what was normal back then. Thanks for the reminder 👍.

[@karenbaisch2868]

For sure the hardest 6,000 yards in golf. A true classic. Love your videos, would love to see you play the course I grew up on Peace Portal. As your comment of Augusta greens for sure there is similarity's in the two courses but having played both I would say Augusta having been re-designed multiple times has far superior green complexes . 10 and 11 at Pasatiempo are amazing. 82 is a great round there and I will be honest, I prefer it to Pebble Beach

[@mveeden]

Thanks for sharing again. Commented a few days ago about Augusta, and lo & behold seeing Augusta greens in action at least. Looked incredibly hard and congrats on some of those putts!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Marius. Indeed, those greens were treacherous. I was glad to get out mostly unscathed!

[@bt7075]

Just played Pasa a couple weeks ago for the first time. What a gem!. Such a fun course. You really have to think your way around that place. Nice video.

[@pauldolegowski9952]

Played this course in 1989 my one and only time---I consider it in my top 10 over my 50 years as a golfer. Had to get deer to move off 17 green

[@gregn4541]

I’ve played this course twice. The first time in 1995. It was the most I ever paid for a round of golf up to that point - $100! A beautiful, fun, and challenging course to be sure. I’m surprised your video didn’t really highlight the 16th green. I would rank it as the craziest I’ve played. The three tiers of that thing are an intimidating sight when you’re making your approach. Someday I hope to play this course again. Thanks for your video.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Greg. And man, you're right, that would have been a much better green to demonstrate the undulation of those greens (instead of the 10th hole that I showed briefly).

[@juanvillalobos22]

Just found your channel and I’m loving the content. I was lucky enough to play pasatiempo last Wednesday and the course was amazing. I had such a great time navigating the difficult layout. I’ve never played another course where every single feature seemed so meticulously planned and forced you to consider many things before playing your shot. I can’t recommend this course enough and will definitely be returning.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Great review, Juan! I agree with every word. I'd love to go back there someday.

[@michaelmueller6092]

Won a gift certificate at a tournament to play Pasa via NCGA. Paired up w/ 2 Pebble Beach caddies, who were stoked to be up in the sun, while Pebble socked with fog. The other single was on his MacKenzie courses trip. Julie Inkster was playing 2 holes ahead. Loved the course! Driving range, meh (you get shuttled to/fro).

[@golfinguru11]

I played here a few yrs ago during the worst of the drought - the fairways were in awful condition but you could see how the design was classic, very McKenzie. You see those Salvador Dali style bunkers at most of his courses - crystal downs and cypress especially.

[@callmefrog76]

That bunker line 🤣… too funny, and unfortunately relatable 😆

[@DirkPiddlemark]

Good stuff dude, just found your channel. Pasy is my favorite course, I played for a college in San Jose and looped 5 yrs at Pebble & Spy. I'll take Pasy & Bayonet over Pebble & Cypress every time, Bayo is the most difficult course to score on day in day out I've ever seen. It's absolutely unrelenting, and I'm currently in Santa Barbara so gotta throw a shoutout for the Valley Club here. Another MacKenzie gem if you're ever here.

[@Am-iz9di]

Pilgrimage to Pasa✅ Such a fun course. Awesome video-reminds me of great times I’ve had playing there. Hoping to make it back soon. The beauty is only appreciated when there in person!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

"The beauty is only appreciated when there in person" - agreed! It's virtually impossible to capture these places on an iPhone camera.

[@mikevanderwolf8575]

Great track, had the pleasure to play it 1993… amazing.

[@brianweller5411]

Played this course 3 times, surprisingly had 2 of my top 5 best rounds ever here. I swear if I putted like you I'd be scratch! :D

[@corycascia6320]

I’ve played it. It’s a wonderful course. You played it pretty solid too! It’s tough. I played La Purisima on the same trip. Double whammy.

[@wadeprice9291]

My most memorable hole was 13th. I yanked 1st drive left ob. Then re tee and put in fairway yanked 4th shot left short of bunkers. Then proceeded to chip in from 67 yards to back pin for par.

[@Joey1j]

Dr. MacKenzie did two courses in Michigan, Crystal Downs in Frankfort, (haven’t played yet) and University of Michigan. Pete (and Alice) Dye built one for U M too. If you’re out this way, hit me up.

[@ryanrobertson3508]

82 is a legit score on that course.......well played. Toughest driving course ive ever played from the back tees

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Ryan! Yeah, I had one look at the rating from the tips and decided to tee it forward :p

[@mandtdefelice]

Lucky enough to play there 20 years ago. Blew my first putt on the practice green 15 feet past the hole. Lightning fast greens!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha I had the same experience.

[@ilancaster222]

Rewatching as prep for playing Pasa for the first time this weekend!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Enjoy it, Ian! Truly a special place.

[@OffBrandGolf]

Digging the new shot by shot graphics. Way better than the golf channel mockup from before.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! Would you believe I put the template together with a series of shapes in PowerPoint? I'm the worst graphic designer :p

[@OffBrandGolf]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I would absolutely believe it. Wait until you see the one I built the same way for my new video. It premieres in the morning. Check it out...your vlog was the first on course vlog I have ever seen and helped to get me to do the first one.

[@AdamTheGuitarHero]

Hearing you do live commentary on the course was a lot like watching mic'd up hockey players. Good stuff!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

As a hockey fan I LOVE when they have players mic'ed up. To be compared to that is an honor lol.

[@TheGolfClan]

I drove past this course on my way back from pebble. Stopped at the clubhouse and flew my drone. It was mouth watering. Thanks for vlogging your round!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

That's awesome. Wish I had a drone out there the day we played it. Do you still have the footage?

[@TheGolfClan]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I was optimizing for Instagram posts so I only have aerial pictures, not videos unfortunately. I have tons of drone videos from pebble and spyglass though.

[@cgilmore1995]

Grew up 10 min from this course, never played though I only started golfing about a year before I moved out of state and couldn’t justify $400 a round when I couldn’t shoot under 110 on an easy course, some day though I’ll definitely play when I go visit home

[@gordonwright996]

What a great way to enjoy Passatiempo; thanks for this, Adam

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thans, Gordon.

[@gregoryedwards8781]

Wow even a Big Trees opener! That railroad is awesome. This is my favorite video already Adam. haha

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'm SO glad we got there. They were supposedly sold out that day but we managed to snag a spot last minute.

[@NickMart1985]

Wow, those greens.

[@mikemyers7317]

You hit some great shots, good to see some one show honest shots!

[@JoHNSmith-fh3vf]

I've played Bayonet golf course one of the toughest golf course I've played it also holds tournaments for the PGA tour. So you know it's tough.

[@BillHaug]

Thank you!!! really enjoyed this one.

[@artwolf858]

Thanks for the fabulous content. This one’s definitely on the bucket list.

[@BatMan-oe2gh]

That's the sort of card I expect after having a great day.lol. I agree, that is a nice looking course. Thanks for the video mate.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Appreciate it, Mr. Wayne.

[@joshlynn9779]

Never played here when I was going to school in Santa Cruz, a bit too pricey $$$. DeLaveaga is nearby, great public course and very challenging!

[@michaeljensen4095]

First played Pasa on Sept 11, 2001. Surreal all around…

[@jordanstephenson7677]

If you come over to Scotland let me know.. would love to show you around some amazing courses

[@AVDFI1961]

An amazing course and it was great to hear you mic’s up for part of the round!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks!

[@albertjohnson5338]

Great Course! Great Bleep! Love your attitude to golf, cheers.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Albert.

[@lindsaynewell6319]

Great content as always - I like the recent enhancements. Loved the camera suicide. Strong recovery from the rough start. I'm in the minority having found Pasatiempo overpriced and underwhelming both times I played it - probably because I grew up playing similar parkland courses in the south of England for

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Lindsay. Yeah I've been meaning to get out to Bayonet and Black Horse. I'll try to play them (+ Poppy Hills) the next time I'm out there. It's a shame that the green fee at Pasa is so steep. Putting that aside, I was nonetheless super impressed with the layout.

[@raymondfloyd9046]

Another beautiful course. 😍

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Raymond.

[@josiahsongevert437]

while you're in Santa Cruz come play delaveaga it's very hard but a fun short course.

[@dankassimov5232]

I myself played a Mackenzie course(bavk in England) in a junior competition that I won. The only similarity I see here is the lenght of the par 3's as well as numerous bunkers. But the greens werent that fast as thr course is not managed well. Really interesting how his design had an evolution.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I've yet to play a Mackenzie course I didn't love :)

[@noradinc]

My favorite course in the greater Bay Area.... it's just too bad the prices have gone up so much, haven't played it since covid.

[@CunninghamWoodWork]

That putt on 4 got you the like! 👍👍

[@zachwalker6831]

Come back Adam! We’d love to have you again!

[@golfvlogdailyclips]

Course looks great. Have seen the golfholics boys play this course- man you guys are lucky to have weather to play year round…

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'm based in Canada so believe me I appreciate escaping down South in the Winter to play these gems, too!

[@mattparsons946]

Super fun day. What a course.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Couldn't have had better company. Thanks again, Matt.

[@3rdGorilla]

You need to play Gleneagles in San Francisco, tough little course.

[@nicholasburk8193]

Beautiful course, would love to play it, but $325 greens fees makes it unlikely :-( But on the bright side, because of your videos, I did play Half Moon Bay's Ocean course a couple of weeks ago for about $100. Most memorable golf experience of my life!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

That's awesome, man. HMB has more of a wow factor than Pasa, if that's any consolation. It's heartening to hear that one of my videos indirectly led somebody to have such a great experience. Cool stuff. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it.

[@seanhenry4752]

I worked at the hotel and used to play both halfmoon bay courses for 25$. The old course is a better course.

[@TMar1961]

Great course and vlog. I must say it very closely resembled my normal round on a much less difficult course. 😄

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thanks Tony.

[@hjm33]

Tough course…wow…that was a good round considering your time off and the tough conditions. Congrats Adam!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks so much. Good company, too!

[@shimonhawkins13]

Those greens...diabolical 👹⛳👹⛳👹⛳👹⛳

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Completely.

[@martyboysation]

do NOT want to be THAT guy, but stopping overswinging *might* in my experience shave off 5-6 strokes off your game. You read the game and putt incredibly well. best swing you had was where the fence stopped you from oversvinging. thanks for the great video.

[@cjm299]

Think you fair on this assessment. His putting is second to none honestly.

[@josephdavis7189]

Beautiful course

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

4sho

[@lajosflajos]

Camera killing itself cracked me up. Seemed like you were having a blast.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Impossible not to enjoy a round at such a cool place.

[@roberthaight940]

Would love to see your putting routine. Looks like it works well.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Robert. Look out for a video on @GolfSidekick's channel in the next few days. It covers some ground in this area. Separately, I have a video on my channel that discusses my mental approach to putting (I think it's called "Putting This Well Is Illegal in Ontario"). I'm going to try to put together a video covering my practice routine, as well.

[@chasman67]

Great videos! How much does Pasatiempo cost to play?

[@donkee9]

I had my least deserved birdie ever on 9 here. Got on in Reg with 3 bad shots that stayed in front of me. The up and was pretty nice like 30-35’

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

This course looks sneaky tough!! Another great video Adam and the mic is a nice add to your videos!! Still nice round!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks as always. The mic is still in its experimental phase - glad to hear you liked it!

[@12bretwilson]

To start 5 over after 3 and still shoot 82 speaks volumes for your mental discipline. I would be thinking, crap I've already ruined my round and wouldn't pull it together till the back 9.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thanks, Bret. When the camera's running, I don't have the option to get down on myself :p

[@adeonigh]

“That bunker shot was so bad that my camera killed itself” 😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

:p

[@Grunt21Tennessee]

Great video! Tell us how you judge the wind and the club selection. Is it just by feel or are you checking the wind speed and every so many mph is a certain added club?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks! Just going by feel. The more I've played in wind, the more I've gotten a sense for it. Anything more than a 3 club wind and I'll usually head straight to the clubhouse :p

[@johnwood5150]

great course

[@johnnybgood7442]

"Shot was so bad, my camera killed itself". 😂

[@eriksnider7189]

I could only play 2 courses so I chose Poppy Hills because of a great twilight rate I got. Saved enough money to splurge on Pasatiempo. Played like dog poop but it was amazing.

[@chrisfairbarn9908]

You hit the ball extremely low, any thought I'm irons with more loft so you can get it up in the air quicker?

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

If you play in that area check out Poppy Hills.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I've been dying to play there. I'm sure I will before the end of the year :)

[@abgolf4]

Incredible score considering those greens! I definitely would have had a lot more 3-putts 😂

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thanks. On an off day with the flat stick I could see myself shooting in the high 90s there.

[@justdace2854]

Hey Adam, you may have mentioned it somewhere else but how do you go about your shot tracing? Are you doing it manually or another method? Cheers!

[@paulsu8749]

Went to UCSC in the 80’s and although we didn’t have a golf team there was a golf club. We convinced the head pro at Pasatiempo to give us two tee times a week. It ended up being free for two foursomes every Thursday afternoon as a way to show support for the local college. Those were the days!

[@haydenredl2919]

Bunker shot so bad my camera killed itself. Had me laughing hard there haha. Neat looking course, the camera really does make it look more flat than I bet it is

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Hayden. Indeed, the camera has this way of "flattening" everything. Pasa isn't quite a mountain course but it definitely has a ton of elevation change.

[@VanRizzy]

9:22 lmao

[@golfmaniac007]

2 courses i regret not playing when i lived in the bay area. pasatiempo and presidio

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Oh man, what a shame! Love both courses to death. What were your favorites that you played while in the Bay?

[@golfmaniac007]

@@NotAScratchGolfer i played san juan oaks and cinnabar the most. i guess those would be my favorites cuz i miss playing those courses. as you know it gets expensive playing nice courses in the bay area. i'm from seattle area.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

@@golfmaniac007 Gotcha. I played Cinnabar for the first time last week. Amazing place. Stunningly beautiful. Only course I've played out your way is The Home Course in Dupont which was fantastic.

[@mogusaurelius4541]

Hey dude. Really enjoy your videos. Have you thought about using a stereoscopic camera to record a round? Watching golf in VR would really show the elevation changes and green undulations. There are more and more VR users these days. I haven't seen anything out there like that, might be a cool new niche you could be the first to get into.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey! It's funny you mention this. I've been saying for months that "normal" golf videos (mine included) don't really provide the immersive experience that I wish they could. I'm a total neophyte when it comes to film production. What you mention is probably beyond my capabilities but it's something I'm certainly interested in. Do you have any info/resources you could provide that I could look into?

[@apowell1587]

Great putt on 4!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Danke!

[@nelsonnobrega1133]

AWESOME...ON TO NORTHWOOD?THATS ANOTHER AUGUSTA WE CAN PLAY...

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I want to play there so badly. Maybe on my next trip.

[@jackhussain1565]

What kind of camera do you use to record your rounds?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Just an iPhone (12 Pro Max).

[@AlmightyNoah]

How did the course stand up to your expectations going in and how does it stack up to other courses around the Bay Area?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey Noah. Everybody seems to have a different opinion of this place. I heard from several people that it was their favorite course, so I came in with very high expectations. The course exceeded my expectations. I really don't think there's a bad hole on the course. In fact, I'd argue that every single one of them is spectacular. The green fee there necessarily makes one compare it to courses like Pebble, Spyglass, etc. In that sense, Pasatiempo doesn't have the "wow" factor that those courses do, but I maintain that as a "golfer's golf course" it belongs in that company. Just my $0.02.

[@WhitworthStud]

...that my camera kills itself LAUGHED OUT LOUD HARD

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

:p

[@CaliforniaPette]

All par 3s are really tough. Greens are so deceiving - still confused after playing many many times there.

[@heydeereman1040]

Very good round considering the conditions

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks so much.

[@bballglennster]

Seriously hope we can play sometime Adam! Your such a fun guy

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Glenn. Where are you located?

[@donkee9]

How do I ride that train

[@Parker_Mulholland]

leveling up !

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Trying!

[@atxrich]

You and EAL have let the secret of this course out! 😭 J/K (sort of) Another solid vid!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I hear you haha. Thanks for the kind words.

[@ChrisGatley]

I like the new addition of on course commentary but I'd probably turn the on course audio mixing down a couple DB to just below your voiceover track. The louder oncourse audio is a bit jarring after your VO track goes away and the higher DB comes with more distortion. Still great video!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Chris. This is great feedback. The mic is still new to my setup and I'm working it out. I think you're bang on here.

[@StarvinMarvan]

First of all cheers from south louisiana. Ive watched all of your videos with matt, and I just want to say I appreciate you (yall) so much.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Chase. I don't belong in the same breath as the Playa in Chief. He is a master, I am not worthy.

[@SDGolfGuy]

Played this a week before the intercollegiate, where the greens were 11-12 on stimp. I will will forever say this course is unplayable at an 11-12 on the stimp. A ball can hardly stay on these greens at a 9, let alone 11-12. Brilliant course, but not sure its fit for modern golf. Its a great course to watch the best try to navigate.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Ernst, I literally said the same words verbatim on the practice green, "this course would be unplayable if the greens ran any faster than a 10." It would be a circus at 12, and even at 11 it would be no fun.