Uitenhage Golf Club - My First Ever Course in the World

Contact/email: [e-mail] for collaboration/partnership opportunities I first started playing golf in 1997 at the age of 11 or 12. This is my first ever Golf Club where I had a membership. It's called Uitenhage Golf Club and it's my favorite goat track. Lots of memories here.
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[@jakevarner2847]

I don't understand how you don't have more subs. These are the best golf videos on youtube. Showing the shot tracer on the course map is such a simple but awesome feature

[@GolfSidekick]

People cannot handle the truth and enlightnment

[@gasty_vom_asty]

@@GolfSidekick - J.N. shouting in the court room "You can't HANDLE the truth about Golf Sidekick!!!" - I need to see that movie again...

[@EricB-somejibberish]

he showed the work involved with producing it..i tip my hat to this channel for all the effort and i ove it. but i think a story about how someone from Lithuania growing up in SA and now in Thailand who posts on IG about getting passports finally...well that is the story that drives movies

[@ben-vf]

Those that don't start their golf journey on a goat track probably cannot appreciate a mint course as much...imo

[@hsnelgrove71]

Hear, Hear!!!

[@jas9239]

I’m almost sure that’s why my dad forced me to play the worst courses around here when I started..now, I take him to the nicest courses around here, he’s a good man and deserves it for showing me this great game

[@GolfSidekick]

@@jas9239 exactly

[@taylorwilson2735]

you have helped me more by changing the way i play the game more than any swing fix ever could have! You're the man Matt!!!

[@dtschultz421]

i did this the other day. my father and i golfed avidly in my youth, as i grew i put golf down for almost 15years. well, 3 days ago we played our old home course again. MAN WHAT A DAY!!!! great day with my dad and shot my best ever score at that course, 79!!! whata life!!!!!

[@iankoch956]

thanks for the shout out for the aussies and our bluegums, great channel and u have helped my golf and mental attitude no end, thanks for making golf fun and to be better at it regardless of the shot!!

[@teatimegolf]

Bluegums are massive. The smell of them always reminds me of my childhood

[@Nevereverhave]

Uitenhage GC…. Waddacourse! Also my first membership back in the 90’s…. Watching this brought back all sorts of nostalgia… Great channel, great vibe.

[@morganwilliams3125]

"nothing wrong with that club " Minute later. It snapped when it fell of cart Something wrong now 😂😂

[@sebastianmolyneux-perry2948]

Have to say a few quarantine weeks not even putting or chipping and watching you..... strait up balling now. Stress free ONLY ✅ Positive attitude = stress free golf ✅ Course management ✅ safe landing zones✅ Cut the b.s - no flop shots/hit sensible ✅ In my 30s, 22 handicap and a lefty. normally git driver 12 times a round and normally bubba style. Make 4 fairways there normally! Never had a lesson but played most of my life. Dont hit handicap ever. Play once a week normally and dont practice at all. Since starting again a few days ago, 4 rounds 4 days nothing for the 8 weeks ..... Hit handicap 3 times out of 4!!!! Mental attitude is 80% of golf you have definitely Improved me by 10 shots. Cant really believe it! Way of the player!

[@maddyg3208]

I'm glad to hear you're a Litho, Matt. Your attitude, humour, dress sense, sibling names, and love of golf now all make sense.

[@rodrich1644]

It's always interesting to re-explore a course from your past.

[@JonnyClark]

so cool to see a south african giving lessons and can relate to the courses we are playing. Really love your channel !

[@humblehobbit]

Oh man! Uitenahge is my hometown! I played school golf here. Right now I'm living abroad but going back to visit soon. Hahaha and that Par 3 has been the bane of many! And true what you said, growing up here it was sad to see the decline of the course (and town) in general. Uitenhage truly is a place people just leave... It's sad! Anway, Can't wait to hit this memorable couse :') Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@macguba798]

You're slayin' it playa! Love watching your Vlog, Matt. You have helped me in my golf game already. Keep posting your game, please.

[@AS-lt5zv]

This is my "weekend golfers" blueprint. I have applied several of your philosophies and have seen significant improvement. Keep up the good work.

[@Trowandjochat]

Why does it feel like he changed his voice to seduce me

[@FritzCasperfujimo]

That swing. I love that swing. #Whaddagolfshot Love your home course.

[@stuartshackell5254]

My best memories are playing the goat tracks around Johannesburg, Fourways, Ohenimuri and Southdowns with great friends 30 years a ago.

[@robinsonmichaelrobinson1609]

You’re the man Matt! I wrested a seagull the other day on my home course, plucked him mid-flight, and defeathered him and planted several future birdies.. He was pretty pissed and I haven’t seen any rewards for those planted feathers. Maybe bad golf karma?

[@paulfoster5121]

Lovely memories for you pal, and not a bad knock either. 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♀️⛳⛳👍👍🍺🍺

[@jameswilliam2708]

Cool to se whee it all started. I often think about the courses i played in the WC...2 of the 3 i frequented are still open. Sandy and dry. Water is a major issue there. The scariest off all was when I returned to the one that closed..it was f-ing haunting to see the entire course covered in waist high grass. Just looked like big piece of veld. Tragic

[@DaveySingz]

Wow, I played Uitenhage in a junior golf tournament way back in '97, think i shot the same number too in fact, ha. Can't believe how different it looks. You're right, it definitely looked great back then. Such a shame.

[@rjenkins23853]

Nice up and downs! Whadaplayer! Loved the story of making that birdie at 12 years old. My son did a similar thing. That birdie made him a gold addict! LOL

[@simonsackson9211]

Mate. I am an Aussie and that was a great effort to go over those gums on the first 👍

[@liamfrancomb3535]

I like the riveting on the green side bunkers.

[@ronaldloftin3339]

I was thinking my god he is pushing all his shots to the right and on hole 9 you finally mentioned it!!

[@stephenpage7974]

LMAO Gotta love the Blue Gums, take a trip Down Under and enjoy the Magpies that come down from them.

[@lucajens7663]

Also played at that course , I’m from PE and played at little walmer every single day , your videos made me play way more because you don’t make it about playing birdies every time so thanks , I get coached by a guy from uitenhage and he’s your age maybe u know him his names nic,anyways keep it up boet

[@nicholasnesaw5770]

First time I ever broke 80 was in a central va golf association tournament my junior year and I shot 1 under 70 and birdied the 1st playoff hole to win the tournament i didn't shoot over 75 the rest of the year this taught me the most valuable lesson in golf which is golf is 99 % mental 1% mental .

[@jlane10]

Love your videos Matt. Been watching you for a few years. Best out there by far. Its great seeing your channel blossom into playabaus status. Greasy hips bro, greasy hips.

[@typedbyben]

funny story about your first near hole in one. I had my first pin striker trying out for my high school's golf team as a freshman, probably my first year of play. Haven't even come close since then! Holed out eagles from 185, 130, 65, since then but never sniffed another hole in one in 25 years of play!

[@jaydenlawry8272]

How do you compare the goat tracks of Johannesburg? I am from Melbourne and I found them super hard but always fun. The layouts were also always fantastic 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

[@norms4831]

Awesome stuff Matt! That 3rd on 18 was certainly no WOTP!!! Just glad it didn't come back and take out your cahones!!! :)

[@joshuamclean6241]

Those bloody gums! Love your work mate

[@AMMcKellar]

Thanks for the memories.....

[@knalledge2407]

"WHY DO I LISTEN TO THE FU**?!?!" 😂😂....I felt that one...

[@matthewrusteberg783]

Broooooooo.. Here in 2024 and i always knew you were a Saffa but couldn't place it ahahaha. Mega love from PE bruh!

[@stevenronaldbarker1]

Another enjoyable watch. Loved how you smacked the tree 😁

[@gasty_vom_asty]

like a woodpecker

[@Replayed197]

Driver snapped after the bag fell of the cart? Yeah, thats what I usually say to the wifey when I wrap it around a tree :D

[@ReallyTallMan]

Cannot wait to see the scores with the new M5 and confident driver thoughts!

[@hsnelgrove71]

Thanks for another great vid, Matt. Cheers

[@elroyr1]

Quite cool to see someone from Uitenhage doing big things on KZbin.I'm from PE and you ever find yourself this side of the world again we should hit a round together.🤙🏼

[@GolfSidekick]

Uitenhage was where my golf career started.

[@jimoakhills1336]

Commentary continually improves. Absolutely hysterical. Two suggestions: Bleep the profanity and wear a belt. Keep up the good work and get your sissy working, we need more from her during the shutdown. Thanks Playa

[@ben-vf]

@Jim Oakhills , 'Oh, fiddle sticks' just doesn't cut it my man.

[@teatimegolf]

Sister is editing the greatest video to ever grace my channel

[@duPlus3]

Fool me once....You got my hopes up. Thought you were going to show me Parkview. Man the place has changed. See they've honoured Bobby Locke. Had the pleasure of walking many a round with him caddying for my dad. Learnt a few things but was way to young to appreciate who I was talking to.

[@GolfSidekick]

That one will come one day playa. Maybe end if this year or something

[@MrOrazze]

Nice video, loved the trip down memory lane

[@groundcontrol9422]

Amazing ... my track as a lightie was Umbogintwini golf course KZN South coast at Amanzimtoti .... ❤

[@carlpoposki5985]

Up & down game is on POINT in this vid. :)

[@m.ibraheem719]

Hey great video keep it up learnt alot from this

[@TheDildo53]

Ahhhh loved your intro!! The slayer!!

[@gt-fh2sq]

great video and golf couse!

[@demzunoplayer]

Enjoyed.

[@ianbutch1]

Cool like the club twirl

[@TheMotownPhilly]

That putt on 2 was nearly epic

[@MinuteForFaith]

What an experience watching you play a course I know and was also a member of. Shot my best round ever there - 80 Medal. Please call me for your next round in PE Area :-)

[@jarydallers4706]

My home course🙌🏻wadda goat track 😍

[@grantharkness8937]

Yip blue gums are a pain in the posterior we have them here in New Zealand as well

[@Marcel-lv1yu]

Good Game Playa! When are we playing Pinnacle Point??

[@brianjamesschroeder9604]

SA represent !!!

[@gazwhite5297]

Wadda intro 💪

[@drroger98]

That’s some serious Oscar Bravo!

[@ChrisWinnPortland]

Luv the tuba

[@uyuy72]

Just discovered your channel and love it. Esp the break down in thought process which is help for a player trying to break 80 myself. Also, what camera and stand are you using to capture your rounds?

[@carlosbataller4886]

Hi Matt,great videos! You make it look so easy. Quick question,what software/app/device you use to track your shots? It looks so cool ! It's like watching the golf channel. Thanks :)

[@KrypTeK702]

You should link up with rick and peter. Would love to see you guys play with eachother

[@alanferreira6919]

Played there a few times....

[@sharkhark]

Loved hole 3 and the prep and execution for that par saving putt! Matt do you use a mark on your ball for putting?

[@walnutz03]

Use the way of the playa the other day and shot one of my lowest scores 86 and only lost 1 ball main thing was I felt great after the round

[@jasonbrynsvold8460]

That's a tough 80! D:

[@charleslemley7008]

Some years ago at this course, I hit a beaut drive on the par 4 2nd hole smack down the middle of the fairway...it's a mystery as to what happened to it, because I never found it...

[@swisst2324]

can you explain what you meant by the lower 7 beating a normal 5 iron. In my mind a 3/4 5 iron would beat a full 5 iron in the wind.

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Ahhh Matt, I feel your pain broke a driver the same way, trolley toppled over and bam 😥 heartbroken 💔

[@shawnmichajluk2044]

On a couple of holes on the front nine, you hit 9 iron from 200+ yards away. What was your rationale for not hitting a longer iron?

[@erikwestrheim804]

Nice.

[@TaeKim11]

You should start 1080p and 4k videos! :)

[@GolfSidekick]

It is 1080

[@christopherwilliams2092]

That thar was some good country music on 15

[@HelicopterDr]

I went back to my home course after not playing it for 14 years. It was amazing to see how differently I played the course with golf knowledge compared to a testosterone filled teenager.

[@GP-yc2it]

The place I played my first round, Willow Lakes (later renamed The Course At Westland) is now a large apartment complex. Sad.

[@alldayrays7110]

Blah Blah I worked at Willow Lakes when it was being sold. Lakewood course was shut down and The Troon course was not in great shape. Mark McCumber did a decent renovation and it was okay for a while. I played Hyde Park when I was 11. Can’t believe how bad it was last year when I played it.

[@bencolee2058]

Hey Matty, i must have missed something... Where the 2 iron gone?

[@mnk379s]

rarely see you hit control fade , if you can learn that shot on your approach you will be scratch handicap, or are you already now?

[@demzunoplayer]

Good second on the 16th.

[@seancoxe3577]

You're a lucky man--the first course I played no longer exists.

[@chickenclips]

hole 4 is a tuffy - miss that green and your short game is under some huge pressure

[@michaelbarker3749]

Going to get a new shaft or a totally new driver?

[@evancrissman1226]

Snapped your driver... Time to bring out the big youtube money and just revamp the entire bag👌👍🏻😂

[@chickenclips]

they don't get that much

[@evancrissman1226]

Chicken Lips it was a joke

[@chickenclips]

@@evancrissman1226 over my head. Kak joke lol

[@James_Vaughn]

I learned to play on a goat track in north TX. $5 for unlimited golf.

[@johnkervin9503]

Another great video Matt. I would love to write some music for your channel. Let me know if you're interested. I am fairly experienced at writing and recording in the studio.

[@kerryobrien71]

Matt, you are starting to sound like David Attenborough

[@truth4696]

What ball tracking program do you use?

[@jasonreeder9502]

Nothing worse than falling apart on the 18th when you're on track for a sub 80 round...

[@Jimyodb]

Nice vid

[@jppienaar2951]

Fm, thought there was something sketchy about you. Saag Uitenhage!

[@michaelbarker3749]

Would have shot even par if you hadn’t switched out the inesis shoes for the Nike’s

[@gasty_vom_asty]

I wish that tuba guy (TM) would stand on the right side of the video every time you're about to hit a sjurrie and start playing his instrument while the ball is still in the air...

[@nealprinsloo8076]

this course can be a thing of beauty, but yeah, cabbage patch pretty much sums it up.

[@chickenclips]

there are a lot of courses like that in SA in my opinion. Some of the smaller towns have some GEM courses

[@chickenclips]

Baus is the Brandt Snedeker of KZbin

[@chickenclips]

lost my temper many a time on that course lol

[@oldmangolf4209]

Gum trees are nature’s way of reminding you that you are not as good at golf as you think you are.

[@Children_fun_songs]

And known for throwing stones,playa. I was born there.

[@thomasgolft]

Interesting pronunciation of Uitenhage. I'm a language nerd, sorry for that.

[@oldgold5848]

Lost the wayyatheplaya on the 18th Matt....unlike you. Have a word with yourself!

[@elitejd2217]

How to almost lol