UNDER PAR ON A NEW COURSE?

[@andycartergolf]

How do you play on golf courses that you haven't played before??

[@karituominen8593]

Close my eyes and spray and pray

[@Golf_Hack]

I either use the gps on the cart to plot out how to play the hole, or an app on my phone like 18 birdie’s. When I played some of my bucket list courses I got a caddie to help me navigate. My friend and I try to play a new course every Sunday while we try to play all the top 20 courses in my state. Playing a new course feels like waking up as a kid on Christmas morning!

[@holmer9413]

The numbers don't play out for me. I may be a special case, but I actually keep a separate track of what my handicap would be if I just played new courses and it's a full 7 strokes higher than my real handicap which of course also includes those numbers. It's just that the courses I play the most far outnumber the courses that fall into the "new" category because I live on a course and play it 5 days a week. So all those higher scores on the away games get washed out. One other thing. I took up playing with couple of high handicappers I met a couple years back and I was taking them to a new course every week and that actually got them depressed enough that I changed it to giving us 3 tries at each new course. We set a goal on each one based on our handicap and the courses slope rating. Anyway, getting 3 chances both raised their spirits, and it also lowered all our handicaps and upped the average we hit our goals. Knowing where the hazards and and being more than just passively familiar with the greens is a needed ingredient. I get the mindset. I just don't see it working for all. Maybe you have to be a better golfer than we are to find freedom there. lol Otherwise. Good stuff. Love the advice. Lot's of it I already do.

[@rapidrecovery1545]

Almost never to my handicap. My best guess is that it's because I play the same 4 or 5 courses all the time and know the subtleties of the greens, and where to miss. When I get to a new course I don't have any of that "local knowledge", and it really screws me.

[@BIGBALDYBEAR1]

I've played 23 different courses this year all over the UK. I'd say 19 were played for the first time (blind) I tend to trust my mobile app, it knows better than me how far I hit and generally chooses the right club.

[@Golf_Hack]

Text Matt to let him know you are the new back to back King!

[@andycartergolf]

He knows im the real king. He just kept my crown warm

[@nkaye_uk5918]

@@andycartergolf Titanium or carbon crown ?

[@johngloady618]

Very useful information on how to plan your way round a course you have never played.

[@foxfirecreations]

Great video Andy! A new course always helps me utilize course management a bit more because I have no idea where I'm going. I love seeing your process for breaking the new course down and hitting where you can see, playing safe, and having a good time.

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks Joe. I have to agree with this comment. I think it freshens up our minds to play in a different way as opposed to be overly aggressive on courses we know

[@ggriesenauer]

I love playing new courses. It forces me to play smart and manage my round better. I usually score better as a result. Plus it's always nice to experience different holes and see new beautiful sights along the way. My only problem with new courses is trouble with the greens. Sometimes takes me 5 or 6 holes before I get used to speeds and such. Good video Andy. I enjoy the commentary with each shot.

[@garybirth8405]

I'm a member at Clevedon GC..Glad you enjoyed the course and look forward to more Videos there over the winter period.

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks Gary. Looking forward to more videos and getting fitter walking it!!!

[@herenow6953]

I'm a newish player with 3 years under my belt - currently at 26 handicap - I love these videos as I learn so much about course management, ball control, playing strategy. Great that you are back in the UK and hope all is good with your new family!

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks. Keep improving and enjoying the process. I do online coaching if you need any specific help

[@Mpw19]

Love these vids!!

[@finnkennedy]

My personal best was a round where I only hit driver once and didn’t take 3 wood out at all. Irons off the tee meant much less trouble. Enjoying watching through your catalog of great content while I’m not able to play.

[@mikeferrannini712]

Great playing Carter!! Loved your thinking processes in this video. Yeah I have played a lot of new courses in my monthly tournament golf league...we travel all over....I try to keep in play mostly on new courses.... I will give up some distance off the tee a lot to make sure I stay on the fairway...that usually works but not always lol. The Sierra foothill courses near me were the toughest to play the first time...lots of trees...lots of down then up again fairways...canyons...streams...and rocks...fun stuff lol

[@andycartergolf]

Sometimes its a cAse of taking less club off the tee for fairways but make sure the next shot isnt too difficult. I had the same dilemma on hole 15

[@Paladin_315]

Happy Holidays Andy! Thanks for the content to help a New Yorker get through the winter

[@terrancemcdonald1572]

Shot one of my best scores this year on a course I hadn't played before. But, as you say, some of that was being oblivious. I remember one hole we came back up the side of the parking lot and I didn't realize it was on the left side of the fairway with all of the trees that were there. Walking up my jaw dropped when I realized how close my tee shot was to the parking lot on the left side of the fairway. Was way more nervous next time I played that hole on another day and hooked a tee shot into the woods on the right (I am a lefty).

[@darthcuzzo2871]

"my golf tips are really good" 😂. Keep doing your thing Cart-dawg!

[@GolfingMalky]

I've only played my club course over the last few years. That said, as I've gotten better, I'm finding myself at distances that are new to me hence I need to think about the new shots I'm facing. Your course management vlogs are so useful to me!

[@andycartergolf]

More distance makes it a new course. Keep up the good work

[@BIGBALDYBEAR1]

That shot down the 15th looked superb 👍

[@cstridbeck]

Thank you, thank you for this video that is spot on how I take on a new course. I do have to accept to have longer approachshots to the green wich is often the reason why I pick the driver way to often to avoid and have shorter shots in for GIR. I think this winter is focus on irons from fairway

[@andycartergolf]

My pleasure Charlie

[@goonerjay1216]

I like Carter’s content a lot but after hearing Rick saying he can’t putt (harsh) I just can’t unsee it 😂😂 all seriousness though great stuff, wish my game was this solid

[@andycartergolf]

Wait… what? Rick said I can’t putt? But he can’t drive, chip or putt!

[@johnhare6652]

No longer play as now housebound disabled but still love the game. I came down from 12 to 7 handicap in one season by learning how to really manage my way around a course. No hours spend hitting balls just understanding the best places to MISS the target. Of course as my scores improved so did my confidence so that was a big factor in the handicap reduction. By doing this new courses held no fears for me. Linking this to hard work and lessons from my Pro ended up with a playing handicap of 2.

[@andycartergolf]

Hi John. Sorry to read that you’re no longer able to play. I hope the content offers some comfort and support. You were a proper player. The hard work and will to improve is a trait needed in everyday life, not just golf so you can put that energy into something else now. Thanks for the comment 🙌🏽

[@johnhare6652]

@@andycartergolf I'd love to see a vlog from some of the great courses in the East Midlands. The iconic Hollinwell would be great, a classic Open Qualifying venue or failing that the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country club, a 36 hole complex that offers some interesting challenges.

[@loutennant99]

Nice video, back to wall tip is an excellent swing thought (for me at least).

[@andrewmurdoch1937]

I enjoy watching these videos and all your content. It’s helped me improve my game and though process when playing.

[@andycartergolf]

Great. Im glad its helping Andrew

[@glennpalmer4672]

As always Andy, great vlog something I will use in my next round, it will stop me being lazy, and to think my way around the course.

[@gretelroberts587]

Enjoy your winter bsasded at Clevedon.

[@johndavies6427]

Great vid Andy love this style

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks John

[@iangompertz5537]

love this, great insight into what you think when playing a course blind. Hope you got to play Burnham & Berrow down the road!!

[@BIGBALDYBEAR1]

To answer your question at 8mins l, Yes I do find I not so much play "better" on a new course I feel like I enjoy the round more, I think when I'm on my local course I expect to play better, on a new course I have no expectations and I don't beat myself up as much after a bogey or worse and I'm even happier with a par. Love the vids bud thank you kindly ⛳🏌️‍♂️

[@bradfordcotta5925]

It's funny you said that Titleist had never made great fairway woods. My buddy was an exec at Titleist and they had a golf outing for their employees near their USA HQ (we lived about 20 minutes away from the facility back then). All the employee golfers had to play all Titleist clubs. The CEO, Wally Uihlein, showed up and had Callaway fairway woods in his bag. When a bunch of them asked why he didn't have Titleist fairway woods, he said "when we ever learn how to make a damn fairway wood, I'll put it in the bag". Ouch. The engineers must have taken him to heart because their fairway woods are getting much better.

[@andycartergolf]

Haha no way. That’s a class story!! Fair play Wally

[@zwiput]

Really like these course strategy videos 👍🏻

[@andycartergolf]

Thank you. Many more to come im sure

[@neilgould3869]

I always play new courses better, mainly because I take a more strategic approach to the game of golf versus playing my home course where I'm concentrating as much.

[@andrewfear8113]

really enjoyed this type of Vlog

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks Andrew

[@tonylipman1359]

I really like the fact that when you have a 1 metre “clean up” putt - you don’t take too much time over it. Obviously you are watching the line as it goes past the pin. For me, those are the knee knockers

[@andycartergolf]

If i marked the ball then it would be a knee knocker for me too! I honestly May just putt like that full time lol

[@mikedezza5056]

Iron on the index 1 - driver off every tee position for me 😂love the video! get shielsy down the club as well see how he tries to navigate the trees 🌲 and finch to drive every green ! will get u a pint in at the clubhouse top man

[@kurir95]

I played a comp at a new course this summer…. 3 over through 14 holes then two watervisits on the last holes… Didn’t know where the water was😱 but as I play of 14 it still was good 👍 80 gross par 72 😂

[@andycartergolf]

That is real bandit golf! Remind me to never play vs you!! The match would have been over before you got to the water holes lol

[@neiltaylor62]

What a lovely course that looks Mr Carter loving the course vlogs & tips for over winter down the range 🥶💪 you got any tips for getting the ball to the hole instead of leaving them short all the time 😏🏌‍♂️⛳🌞

[@andycartergolf]

Feel the putting stroke is longer than usual. Dont try and hit it harder or swing it faster. Go longer

[@chriscollier3197]

Useful, thanks. So, where is the Saunton video? Teasing us and waiting for a cold winter night?

[@andycartergolf]

I released it already buddy kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXMo51_hc54aKs

[@chriscollier3197]

@@andycartergolf - that was the West, saw it. You were going to play the better East also??

[@swannpoker]

Really interesting video, thanks Andy. I'm a 38yr old 18 handicapper in your area, if you ever need someone to make content with, let me know, I love playing new courses.

[@andycartergolf]

Ahhh really? Ok this could make a good video idea if you’re comfortable being on camera? DM me on Instagram or Facebook

[@swannpoker]

@@andycartergolf Sounds good - I'll DM you in IG - thanks

[@paulturner6790]

To be honest I spend more time in the tree’s than Robin Hood ever did so any tips on hitting a decent shot from out the tree’s are a massive help! 👍

[@andycartergolf]

Kick it!

[@timchamberlain5858]

Complete opposite experience for me on "blind" courses. I always end up finding some hidden creek or cheekily placed bunker I could have easily avoided if I knew it was there. I almost always play better the 2nd time I play a course...unless I get a course planner in the pro shop.

[@andycartergolf]

Yes I have them days too. Sometimes you find every hidden bunker!

[@timchamberlain5858]

@@andycartergolf Your channel is definitely on the upswing because of all the bots/scammers pretending to be you messaging me now! :)

[@leegoodchild7307]

Great video mate

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks Lee 🙏🏽

[@leegoodchild7307]

@@andycartergolf next time we’re both in the uk, we should arrange a round 👍

[@Shinafey]

Historically I'm rubbish on courses I don't know. Played a few tournaments last year, and felt like I hadn't prepared properly because I went in blind. So not doing that anymore. Casual rounds are fine, but tournament I become crazy tentative.

[@ruatoomey9107]

Sometimes it helps to not know where the trouble is as much as having played the hole before. Example , people are creatures of bad habits. Oh I hate the 3rd, or I can’t manage the 5th green. It sometimes helps that you never have hit a bad shot on this hole, cause you never played it before. Enjoy your content Andy.

[@andycartergolf]

Yes i agree a lot with this comment Rua

[@ajr3553]

always play better on new courses and with a different crowd. i think the unknown sharpens your competitive edge and concentration. As a new subscriber some good content.

[@andycartergolf]

Thanks AJR, great to have you aboard. Loads of content to catch up and more to come

[@ian339]

I usually play better, out to have fun and not beat my home track usually produces a better golf swing.

[@gasperstarina9837]

Andy pretty much asked here: Have you ever played a golf course for the first time 😂 must love him

[@iangompertz5537]

Unseen courses drove me mad as I would get punished for not knowing what position to be in to hit the green

[@ubute]

11:00 I've swallowed a leaf.

[@stevewillis7684]

Looks like a lovely course. Time to get the band back together and invite the other northerners down for a match.

[@muzza1683]

Hope you picked up your range finder on 15th

[@rustyshackleford6171]

I tend to play well at a brand new course only to next time going out to the same course, playing worse.

[@Golf_Hack]

Andy, I reckon I can save you 5-10 shots per round by being your cameraman. Then you can focus on the golf instead of running around setting up cameras. lol

[@andycartergolf]

Come on over then!!

[@calumjunior7748]

I’ve never played a course for the first time…

[@jsmr451]

When's the next game with the 'muppets'? :D

[@bknoxx]

i play better because i play smarter. on a new course next time though i hit the bombs and do worse lol

[@brianmurray4199]

You play so we'll when you really talk through the process of each shot. You just need to get back to the best putter on KZbin mentality

[@andycartergolf]

If I do will I make it on tour?

[@kurir95]

I use courseguide to indicate where to go….. That said it’s always hard the first round on a new course.