The Ugliest 80 In Golf History [KINGS LINKS BY THE SEA]

[@Jack-bx3ow]

Just discovered your channel last week and so glad I did. You’ve helped me take a much more pragmatic approach to my game and I’m getting a lot more comfortable rolling with the punches. Even if my scores haven’t seen the effect yet my mental game is so much better.

[@jakaroriseh426]

You played great the back 9! And that’s with missing two close putts! Could’ve been E on the back. Great content man

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks Jakar :)

[@gregorylu]

Hey Adam, great video as always. I do have to disagree with you on the idea of consistency. I don't think golfers mean that they always need to shoot within a narrower window. Hell, tour pros will have a big window too, anywhere between 63 on their best days, and high 70s on their worst days. I think consistency more or less means that we have more of a bell curve instead of a flatter distribution over our scores (where most amateurs are likely). So instead of a distribution of scores being 76, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90... they want something closer to 76, 80, 82, 83, 83, 84, 86, 90. They'll still have those good and bad days, but their averages days will actually be closer to an average. Keep up the good work, hmu if you're ever in Houston!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Gregory. It's hard to articulate exactly what I mean while keeping maintaining pace in the video. I agree with all of the above :)

[@gregorylu]

@@NotAScratchGolfer For sure! Looking forward to more vids in the future!

[@enriquesiu96]

Great video as always!! I recently started watching your videos a few weeks ago, and you just helped me break 80 for the time!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hell yeah brotha! Where did you shave strokes?

[@gurugolf7438]

More videos please. I'm rewatching old ones:)

[@KudaFamily]

I’m no golf pro but I had a similar swing to you and found it helped to slow my backswing considerably. I hit a lot less hooks now.

[@MichaelBohnenstingl]

What do you use for shot tracers?

[@Striker_Golf]

Thanks for sharing with us bro. Great content

[@kevinleahy6530]

Love your mindset and the way you communicate ideas man!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Kevin :)

[@DanielDyla]

Is there any explainer video on what exactly constitutes a green light vs red light drive and so on? Is it to do with how well you hit the drive, or how well you set up the next shot?

[@lilz4758]

Its whether you hit it in regulation or not, greenlight means you hit the green/ fairway in reg, and redlight means you didn't.

[@linus9624]

Great stuff Adam. Subscribed. This makes me excited to changing my mentality! Keep up the good work.

[@stumpjumper1dc]

You speak the truth Adam. Your thought process helps me immensely.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

It's always cool to hear this. Thanks, David.

[@natejohnson692]

Good stuff love the honesty. Great insights and it looks like you are not trying to boost your ego or prove that you are some sort of amateur turning pro because you have a youtube channel. Been watching a lot of golf on KZbin and for me it is easy to spot the fakes and appreciate the genuine golf. Keep up the content!

[@HillbillyJedi88]

Another great video Adam. I'd love to see you play at Silver Rock. I'm pretty sure it's in your area. I've played there twice and loved it both times. Keep it up, love the content!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks man. And here's a round at SilverRock: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6fWfayDrrx9qMk

[@Alxtm1]

Can you do a new WITB?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes, coming soon!

[@lindsaynewell6319]

Would love to walk off 18 with an 80 after my ugly rounds. More likely to be 90+ due to penalties. Great attitude from start to finish and even when you tried to hit it in the water, you didn't succeed. Hope to catch you next time in the Bay Area.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Lindsay. I'm heading back next Tues (26th) and looking to play. Let's do it.

[@1234tv2]

Nice video Adam! I guess our definition of good shots change with our handicaps. For me, a good shot is any shot I can find afterwards, avoiding stroke and distance penalty. So all your shots are good shots in my book!

[@cabebe21]

Thanks for the video learning alot from you vid, I'm not a scracth golfer but you're right sometimes you will shoot your lowest then the next you play will shoot more than ten on your normal score. But golf is fun. by the way what app you use to edit your video to display the pars/strokes/hole number, is it a different program you use to put the pin flag on your video. I record most of my games but have not tried posting them in video, still trying to put the videos together and also filming while playing is very difficult unless yoou have a designated camera man.

[@xpodderx1]

Man, Im done with the winter! Cant wait for the shorts weather to come back!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yaaaaas

[@capnhook33_]

Adam after the front 9 - "Hi, PXG customer service..."

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lollll. Might have to change my last name to Hook, too :p

[@capnhook33_]

@@NotAScratchGolfer I find it a bit of reverse psychology. I normally play a slight fade

[@haydenredl2919]

Lucky BC players, golfing when the prairies are getting hit with a blizzard haha. Just hoping my course opens by May, I’ve got the golfing itch! I’m jealous of your sand game lately, well done

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Hayden. Whereabouts are ya?

[@haydenredl2919]

@@NotAScratchGolfer in Saskatchewan. If you’re ever out this way I’ll take you for a round

[@JouvaMoufette]

Putting saved that round a bunch for sure. Having only one three-putt hole is a good thing

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers

[@JSAVofficial]

Been watching your stuff for a while now and just now realizing you’re in Surrey. Rad. Maybe I’ll see you around kings links or Northview sometime.

[@rootedrotor525]

I look at you and our ball striking is about the same. And yet I'm more of a 12-15 handicap. Your short game is very good - that's the difference. I made a triple on the first hole the other day after leaving it in the bunker TWICE! And my putting is poor even though I work on it. Anyway, at least I know I can get into single digits if my short game improves. Love the content.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks man. And yeah, most of my game is comparable to a 10-15 hc but my putting is closer to scratch. Give me the putting of a 15hc and my own hc probably goes to ~15, too :p

[@devinneuweiler8961]

@@NotAScratchGolfer no way ur putting is close to scratch

[@jamesbdavidson4540]

@@devinneuweiler8961 28 putts is scratch putting all day long

[@devinneuweiler8961]

@@jamesbdavidson4540 I doubt he averages 28 putts

[@rickgiordano9816]

putting the lights out man. love to see it

[@MrDocmartin23]

Hey! This is near my house will need to try it..thanks for great content 🙌🏻

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Do it! A favorite of mine in the lower mainland.

[@starks1974]

OMG! I go past that course all the time wanting to play it on our way to the Tsawwassen ferry when visiting friends. Are you going to try and play Gamble Sands this year?! And I really enjoy my PXG irons!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Cheers, Brent. I was actually looking at getting to Gamble Sands next week but couldn't make it work. Hoping to get there this Summer :)

[@thomasgoode7322]

80 from the blues at Kings is pretty great, Adam. So many ways for that course to frustrate you - My best rounds there have always felt like an absolute war during the round.

[@cabfareproductions407]

I hear you Adam, fellow PNW golfer in Port Townsend, WA, hop skip and a ferry from you, our cooler two club length less until June weather makes one a tougher golfer, a zen master in the way of the Grind!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks. What are your favorite courses down there?

[@cascadiasasquatch9126]

@@NotAScratchGolfer West of Seattle,: Gold Mountain, Trophy Lake, Port Ludlow Across the border from you, Shuksan, North Bellingham, Avalon.

[@dj-flights7376]

I like your honesty, nice channel man.

[@MaineCS2]

Would love a video on the new clubs !

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Coming soon :D

[@rudy.robles]

What new clubs did you get? From the driver look/colors…looks like PXG?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes. WITB coming soon :)

[@MikeGolfsOregon]

Adam, was it King's Links that previously told you that you couldn't film, or was that another course? Either way, very practical lessons that I've been working to apply to my own game. Thank you

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Another course. Kings Links is awesome and they're always welcoming when I show up with my camera in tow. Thanks for the kind words.

[@johnpethoud826]

I love your vids! keep it up!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks John

[@iconiaczzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Do you have any filming tips for someone trying to start a similar channel?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Hey David. I have no background in photography/videography and have more or less been winging it. I use "Shot Tracer Pro" for shot tracing and they have a video tutorial of how to best set up the camera for shot tracing. I'd recommend checking that out.

[@iconiaczzzzzzzzzzzzz]

@@NotAScratchGolfer thanks for the feedback! Do you usually let a course know that you are going to be filming or does it not really impede your pace of play enough to the point where you don’t think it’s necessary to tell them?

[@kudopark]

Quick question. How do you deal with golfers with poor etiquette? I.e. talking during your swing, stepping all over lines etc.

[@shammymcshamrock8944]

Sack your golf crew my friend Or drink more

[@bballglennster]

Nice man!! Shot an 87 today felt great only broken 90 three times a lot of it goes to watching ya channel and gaining insight.

[@arnebc]

Atta boy Glenn. I'm hoping to break 90 for the first time this year!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Awesome stuff, Glenn! What have you found most helpful?

[@pablo18932763]

39+42? 🤔

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Good catch. Typo on the card on the back, it was 41.

[@pablo18932763]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Awesome content! Keep up the good work

[@jeancamillelebreton4861]

Your shoulders Adam!! Your shoulders! Let them come after the hips, don't force them! I know you know, juste a friendly reminder to avoid huge draw/hooks! Love your vids ;)

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, Jean. I'm horrible at translating feedback to feels to my swing. It's a curse :p

[@heydeereman1040]

Amazing play considering new clubs and not much time figuring them out

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks, man. I definitely wouldn't say it was a good ball striking day but I won't complain when I hit the ball like poop and flirt with breaking 80.

[@MrAflac9916]

you should do a video on how iron yardages don't matter as much as accuracy. It's impressive that you still have a 7.3 handicap despite hitting 9 iron from 110

[@akselnielsen4231]

At some point that lenght is going to stop him from going lower. There is only so much short game can do for your handicap, before you have to look at getting a bit more distance via a better golf swing

[@andrewford80]

For me, this is consistent :)

[@willyjameshuff]

That title did not disappoint

[@robsengahay5614]

I have been terribly inconsistent in my play the last 5 rounds but my scores have been remarkably consistent (I am ashamed to say between 102-106). As a 22.4 handicap I am playing about 10 shots above where I need to be. But for me consistency isn’t about my scores but about a more consistent golf swing. I can’t seem to hit two consecutive decent shots.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I hear ya. Any particular parts of the game where you struggle?

[@robsengahay5614]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Not really. I have several recurring ‘issues’ with my swing and my putting but I strongly suspect that my biggest problem is my tempo. Going to focus in on tempo in practice and on the course over the coming weeks. I know that you are self-critical of your swing and style but I have noted that you have a great tempo to your swing and I sense that this, together with your skill with the flat stick, is your strength.

[@Oklahoma_Living]

I audibly yelled, “OH MY GOSH”, when that didn’t drop on 18.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha worse still it lost me some $$ in the match.

[@lucasabrams461]

Who won between you and Alex?

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I eeked out a victory in stroke play but lost a few bucks thanks to some strategic presses by Alex.

[@locomangstanquan1532]

links is in great condition right now considering the bad weather

[@epicragegaming2016]

i just want to make good decisions consistently. the results don't matter as much as the intent. my physical ability is capped, but i can always make the right decision regardless of my age or ability.

[@hungryarch7319]

Grinding is exhausting. But I guess that's golf sometimes. I had one today. A full 10 strokes worse than my typical. Painful.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Deviation is a thing!

[@frankmartin1638]

I’m starting to learn that u can afford a bad shot n still have a decent chance at par. I just need ur mentality staying positive on those bad shots !

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Exactly! I think this is a more valuable lesson than most you'll hear in a swing-related video :)

[@blackcav]

Wouldn’t it be an 8.3 differential? 71.7 + 7.3 is 79, Or am I just not correct on how it would be counted. Slope and handicap are still somewhat confusing

[@raytownloc]

You are correct

[@robd1811]

when i say i want consistency what i mean (as someone who used to play a lot now has a family and can't play enough to get back to old form) is too have my off the globe misses go away while playing. they used to not be there but i also used to play or practice 5 or more times a week now i'm LUCKY if i play twice in a month. yayyyy kids lol

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Fair enough. And easy solution: get the kiddos golfing :p

[@robd1811]

@@NotAScratchGolfer my son hits 5 tee shots 5 iron shots and putts on 5 greens then by 6 he's riding and by number 9 he's ready to go but I was the same way at his age.

[@shammymcshamrock8944]

I wanna be like you ….. but better Doesn’t look hard But it obviously is

[@chriskubond6314]

Nice solid round

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thx, Chris :)

[@ronsav2067]

10:19 2nd 9 says 39 :-)

[@stephanefrechette2840]

Saw the same thing, however, he played 38 for a +2.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah typo there, good catch.

[@zachehret9034]

Back to the OG course!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yes!! Love this place and they're always accommodating when I show up to make a video :)

[@milesawayadventures]

Alex having him a friendly heater while playing 🚬

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Anything to stay warm out there :p

[@natemaVan]

Your playing partner is good vibes, did he have the hood on the entire round lol

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Alex is the man. I recorded his shots, too. Maybe a full match play vid is in order...

[@blakekearby7171]

You seem to be swinging driver harder or maybe it's just the noise from the jacket.

[@lucasmart46]

Nice Vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks

[@ZaxDrumsandMore]

I have to say this wasn't the ugliest but you were definitely struggling!! But I think you are right with accepting what we hit!!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yessir ;)

[@greysquirrel24]

I'm a new subscriber. I really enjoy your outstanding video footage (I would like to get a laser tracker camera!) and thoughtful, reflective narrative of your game and strategy. I can't imagine all the work that goes in to producing such polished videos, which really reward the viewer. In viewing your swing, I am struck by how well you rotate around the ball, giving yourself a huge slot into which to drop the club on the downswing. You're doing yourself quite a favor with that rotation, and it's something I'm trying to emulate. Already, it is paying off. I am hitting the ball about 10-15 yards longer with just a bit more deliberate and well-rooted rotation! In listening to your narrative, I am reminded of the mental ups-and-downs of my own rounds. I'm a speedgolfer and play most of my 18 hole rounds in between 50-60 minutes. I go through many of the same mental gymnastics, but your slower pace has given me the opportunity to reflect more on my mental game. You are doing the community a great service with your channel. Keep up the excellent work!

[@billglab9044]

Consider tipping the driver shaft 1/2 inch

[@billglab9044]

Three reasons: 1) "it worked for me". 2) l'm trying to help. 3) Tipping decreased the torsional deflection I suffered before I tipped my driver shaft and the ball started going incredibly more straight. It was obvious to me in the voiceover that he was frustrated with the hooks. I am trying to give away what I know to others.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I just went with what the fitter recommended. Took it out again a couple of days ago and started feeling it :)

[@billglab9044]

@@soldieroftheway7979 👍

[@JDB4197]

39 + 42= 81?

[@J-theSloth]

My golf game is consistent, my problem is I want to score better than doubles.

[@andrewlahaie2888]

Waiting to see a 110 yard 9-iron shot NOT be short haha

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

One day

[@atxrich]

PXG??? Sounds like another WTIB video is in order??

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Coming soon ;)

[@brandonsandberg3500]

How often do you practice putting? You’re money from 6 and in

[@hermanleroux2622]

Not sure why people have gotten into giving PXG a bad rep. For the money they can't be beat. as long as you buy them when on sale, which they have been for the last 3 years...don't be salty till you try them...

[@d-hiro1380]

Math is wrong on the card

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah typo on the back 9, good catch.

[@d-hiro1380]

love the vids! really got me into golf this year@@NotAScratchGolfer

[@kylekelly7232]

Your "terrible" shots look a lot more like my "average" shots. Lol.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha cheers, Kyle. Maybe today they came out alright. If you want to feel better, there are plenty of videos on my channel of me blowing up and shooting 90+ :p

[@tjm5492]

Your ball striking improved dramatically once you shed that jacket. I'd rather my teeth chatter for 18 than play in foul weather gear.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah I noticed this while editing, too. Golf in the cold is tough, lol.

[@marlinwoodman4138]

I like your videos; you really show that every shot doesn't have to be great to put up a good score! It kinda kills me that you step all over your partners lines though, great example at 8:17. You should practice better etiquette

[@phidip2328]

How do you know he stepped on his partner's line there? There was no ball marker in sight.

[@rd8586]

wish i had your putting

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks man. I wish I had the ball striking of a better player :p

[@kbchef9205]

PXG’s are over priced and over hyped. Imo

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Agreed on the over hyped, and they're actually on the low end when it comes to pricing these days.

[@ruatoomey9107]

Not a shank on 7, more of a slice under the ball

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

In any event, not my best strike :p

[@whitneydahir3421]

🐐

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

haha cheers

[@suprememilklord7917]

Stop by Florida if you ever need a crappy player to mold for one of your videos xD

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Would love to make it there one day :)

[@method341]

It looks like you're leaning back on every shot and getting scoopy

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Yeah I'm definitely a "flipper."

[@method341]

@@NotAScratchGolfer im the opposite - I'm a steep digger!

[@nopressuregolf]

Pxg are overrated. Rounds like this are why we go back

[@jaksatva]

No, not the PXGeees!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Sick reference, bro

[@Giosjf1]

First like ! And comment love the channel

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Thanks :)

[@spencerhult4864]

Does that driver sound as bad in real life as it does on the video?

[@colmsspace8446]

Tá sé an-mhaith

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Buíochas

[@SageVO]

"I'm Bob Parsons. When you buy my PXG clubs you immediately gain 30 yards on your drives, 10 years on your life, and the instant adoration of anyone passing by. Our clubs will bring peace to the middle east, stop world hunger, and give free affliction t-shirts and punisher decals to under privileged stock brokers." But seriously, way to grind out a good score!

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Haha thx. I was very put off by PXG's marketing, too.

[@SageVO]

@@NotAScratchGolfer Yeah, from everything I've heard, they are actually good clubs. Those commercials though, yeesh.

[@skatehabitat711]

Dump the hybrids, play irons.

[@steveschwab922]

Those new clubs are sure forgiving on the scorecard Adam! They must have saved you six or more strokes based on how poorly you hit the ball.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

I'd say closer to 12 :p

[@stephenfowler4115]

Slow down your tempo.

[@kriskaay]

These new clubs didnt help you.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Lol not today

[@kriskaay]

@@NotAScratchGolfer What set were you playing with before the PXGs?

[@tamoose1]

Dude, your right foot is behind you. I love your vlogs but you need to see a pro

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Then I'd have to practice...pass :p

[@saijinkai]

You went for a shit brand like PXG? Yah… that I won’t tolerate.

[@NotAScratchGolfer]

Shocked by the strong reactions to this brand in the comments. Just another golf brand to me.