Update! | 6 Months to make it as a Golf Youtuber...

[@petekenny3774]

Keep it up gaz love your channel refreshing on YT and a lovely genuine man 👌

[@craigsnewfoundland2351]

Really looking forward to more videos. You and Dan should play James and bobby for a steak dinner! The trash talk would be epic!

[@garymartingolf]

We can definitely make this happen 😀😊

[@Nature-lm7ul]

We need golf not kiddie trash talk.

[@craigsnewfoundland2351]

@@Nature-lm7ulseriously. I enjoy the matches between gaz and James R. You must not play golf with good friends, and understand how the trash talk is the best of it.

[@keithhamman755]

That was a surprise Gaz after you moved clubs I was under the impression that there would be less videos. Glad to hear that isn’t the case. Looking forward to more content and good luck over the next 6 months 👍.

[@MaxRobinson-u2t]

I really think you need to start and do course vlogs. 18 holes, strokeplay. Either by yourself or with a guest. Look at others around you. As much as you sometimes find a hidden gem with temu or these type of sites, they're not really mainstream enough to get that attention to give you the bigger views. You're a coach and a good one. Maybe 18 holes with a golfer who you're teaching and giving us advice on how we can lose strokes.

[@garymartingolf]

Thanks for the feedback. Honestly, you’re so right! Given the time I’ll now have, playing vlogs will become a main feature on the channel, I promise ⛳️

[@MichaelRafter-q7l]

Best wishes for the future Gaz.

[@tommiethatcher7265]

You will smash it mate and you have my full support, really buzzing for the content you will be putting out on KZbin,

[@daiwilliams5628]

Good luck Gaz. Winter balls mate , I use Sports Direct Slazenger V300 Soft , cheapest balls on the planet , about 65p a ball. I'd love to see you and Dan give them a go on the course .

[@DannyKelliher]

Best of luck with it Gaz and just keep up the good work. One of the best parts of this channel is the honesty and not B*llshit approve that you have to it. I remember your first video and your still doing regripping now 😄. Looking forward to what ye get up to over the next 6 months

[@garymartingolf]

Brilliant 👌🏼 I love knowing that the likes of yourself and some others have been there right from the beginning. Who’d of thought we’d of got to this stage lol 😂 Thanks bud

[@Dani-El.]

I love buying on Temu. It takes so long to turn up you forget what you've ordered, so it's a real surprise to open. My best purchase so far was a Vokey pitch-mark repairer.

[@Boycie3]

Tip: play more competitive full rounds either against an opponent OR set a score and attempt to beat it. All while playing a variety of venues. I would like to place an order for two of the measuring cups, one seasonal two-tiered cake plate with gift box and one pair of washable slide sandals.

[@grahamwilcox4027]

Budget golf monitors for external use would make a good series.

[@garymartingolf]

It’s something I’m genuinely invested in atm. I’m hopeful for this swing caddie, but let’s see, it’s certainly got to be fit for purpose.

[@leonardblush2557]

I'm certainly no source of Gaz advice, but I certainly would miss your videos.

[@krisjames999]

You’ll love Turkey, been going for years and going again 31st March and can’t wait. #WAWAW

[@pauleaton9432]

Best of luck with the channel project mate, Dont forget to put the links in for what ya buying Gaz...cheers

[@neilmackison1329]

Good luck with the channel Gaz. I do think there is a lack of technology reviews in the UK market but I know that it is expensive to purchase the gear to test. Rather than contact the brands individually try and tie up with a retail provider of launch monitors, training gear (hackmotion , dewiz), range finders etc.. and get them as a channel partner. Then you can just borrow the equipment to test and advertise them on the channel.

[@garymartingolf]

Thanks Neil. Thats what I’m trying to do atm, I’ve been on linked in more than ever to try to make brands aware we’re here and open to sharing their products 👌🏼

[@neilmackison1329]

@@garymartingolf I was thinking more the likes of Golf Swing Systems or GolfBays that offer multiple home launch monitors and simulator builds and also training aids and GPS devices where you could review the products and offer a discount to consumers from that retailer and get paid a commission as your preferred channel partner. You could then do full ball and club reviews etc both off and on course. This would fit perfectly with all your success with Sam from a fitting perspective.

[@Jasperroodog]

Turkey is fantastic for golf , the courses are excellent. The Monty and Carya night golf are a must

[@johntwigden3700]

Looking forward to the video on the Temu grips to understand the impact on swing weights. Especially the different sizes. Would you also do a comparison with the non fake golf pride weights in the 3 different sizes so we understand the impact please.

[@graemesmith3117]

Get back to taking a newbie from start to course. That was fun to follow, watching the improvement. Find your niche and stick to that, to easy to do to much and becoming confused.

[@gastronaut73]

I agree. The series with Toheed was fantastic, and the one with the lass from the golf club had promise, but disappeared before it really got going.

[@cindywootton480]

Would love to see a series of you visiting 9 hole courses. Lots of us, I would think, struggle to have time for 18. Just a thought 😀. Love the Temu and similar content x

[@garymartingolf]

I’m waiting for the invite 😃

[@garymartingolf]

Great feedback! 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 love it ⛳️

[@phillogie3941]

Great update, all the best for the next 6 months. I purchased a pair of grey Temu golf shoes, spikeless and I have used them for 3 rounds and they are absolutely great, probably one of the most comfortable golf shoes I've ever worn and only £22! The site definitely has some great product you just have to do your research first.

[@garymartingolf]

Did they have a brand? Wouldn’t mind having a look?

[@berriejasper2631]

Always happy to see your content Gary, the hosel rocket balls a really good for the price point I was very impressed. Also Try Oulton Hall for break 60. I know you have been before. Really interested in the Legato too seen positive reviews on them. Would love you to do a piece to understand more on selecting second hand clubs when you can’t get fitted for them - I’m desperate to spruce up my bag in a cost effective manner, cheers

[@garymartingolf]

I’ve noted that about buying second hand clubs, absolutely love that idea! Thank you, and thanks for the support 👌🏼

[@royclose946]

Just had a practice this morning gaz what a nice day hope your enjoying ya new job 😀

[@andrewportman2575]

Gaz I would love to welcome you to our club, Gaudet Luce Golf Club in Worcestershire. The course is still in fantastic condition and the staff our unbelievable. I love your content and would love to be a part of helping you out if possible. Get in touch and I can see if I can talk to the club and owner and try and get you down within the next 6 months

[@bryanharding4359]

those legato balls are awesome

[@Pud56]

Here’s one for you, why don’t you become an introducer for PXG, so invite your viewers to book a PXG fitting via you, you could film it, maybe deliver the clubs and then see how they play? Getting fitted doesnt always transpose from the mat to the course, could be you then film a lesson with the viewer. Essentially a series of journeys, perhaps after 10 or 12, a competition between them.

[@DanielleBarks-tg4fd]

How exciting ⛳️ Naked wines 🍷

[@joeperez3520]

The Golf Pride CPX grips are the real deal, provided that they're actually REAL!! 😂

[@Crumbleofborg]

I was waiting to see what was in the Naked Wines box... Never mind, good luck with the channel!

[@garymartingolf]

The naked wines was a sponsored video which comes out Tuesday. Basically promoting they’re offering 6 bottles for £34.99, and I’ve just got a selection and having googled them, they’re all worth £12-20 a bottle

[@Crumbleofborg]

@@garymartingolf Nice!

[@tommywarren85]

Absolutely not peed off about Turkey at all but wishing you all the luck with full time KZbin, let me know if you want a mid handicaper for any videos, always happy to help send people to sleep!

[@The-OC]

With the new grip thing, if you don't state that they are golf pride, simply say new grip, then you can't be had, you could even say budget grip. Would that ease your concern.?

[@garymartingolf]

Yeah, true. I will mention it 👌🏼

[@andyfrizzell4352]

No mention of the Legato, PXG balls. Good luck going forward. More matches, I could do with a bit less Temu

[@danielwarren2355]

🇹🇷 lets hope for some sun and golf

[@lexxwhite747]

More Gaz on KZbin? Yes please!

[@andrewjohnston5942]

Videos are great, look forward to more. However, is this the right time of year to give yourself 6 months?

[@garymartingolf]

So it’s not a bad time actually, reason being, people do tend to watch more golf KZbin in the winter than summer.

[@johnrichardson6439]

Get yourself down to the south west and get some videos done with Dan Hendrickson.

[@SteveFromStockport]

Those CPX grips will be: All different lengths Different weights More tapered than the real ones They also go hard after a few months. Nevertheless, good luck with your full-time KZbin plan. I really hope you are able to stick around, as I like your content 👍

[@stuartturner8743]

Where are you going to show us some Golf?

[@michaelr9397]

Shame things don't seem to have worked out as planned Gaz. More vlogs on here will be cool though. I enjoy these "there's another parcel, wonder what I ordered this time" vids. 🏌️

[@steveputland4324]

Personally I like watching matches against quality golfers !

[@garymartingolf]

I like that, would you prefer a match against the assistant rather than a break 30? We haven’t started filming yet, so I could create a poll to see what people prefer.

[@cindywootton480]

Against the assistant would be great 👍🏻

[@steveputland4324]

@@garymartingolf Yes , Personally I definitely prefer to watch matches , the break whatever vids I never watch , even if they involve Grant Horvat or Bryson De Chambino ! 🤣

[@KentnDebi]

Shame about the role at Thrybergh Gaz, good luck in the future... Why not get your butt over to West End and do the Break 60 Challenge with Darbs, before the course changes forever 😢

[@garymartingolf]

Omg. Is there a date??

[@KentnDebi]

​@@garymartingolfI thought you knew about it Gaz? It's not to discuss on here but...give Darbs a call and he'll tell you about it. Just do it sharpish before it changes forever. It is still 18holes and the course you know at the moment though 👍

[@garymartingolf]

@@KentnDebithis is something I will definitely do! I’ll give him a ring. I’d heard about it, but I didn’t know it was all confirmed!

[@KentnDebi]

@@garymartingolf Awaiting planning permission Gaz 🙄 Darbs will be up for it...Mondays are normally good for him, that's when we try get together or he'll come play The Halifax with me 👍

[@petekenny3774]

Cut the caiton open gaz see how many layers 👀👀🤣🤣

[@garymartingolf]

I’ve boughy a cutter for ball reviews from now. Owt I’m missing in the vlogs, keep throwing it at me 👌🏼

[@Nature-lm7ul]

Fryer, Carter and Johnston, to name a few, did this same sensationalized bit earlier in the year. (quit or continue)

[@stephenshaw7980]

I got some grip tape off Temu it went straight into the bin, it was rubbish, buy the more expensive stuff from uk suppliers

[@VonTwinzig]

I wish you well, Gary, but it’s not going to be easy. I’m sure you’ve run the numbers to see how many likes and subscribers you need to make this work. I’ve no clue, but it must be over 100k of the latter. Realistically, that ain’t happening in 6 months. And you are throwing your hat into an already saturated market (to mix metaphors), where there are literally hundreds, maybe thousands of channels already playing and competing for the same viewers. I’ve just been through my own list and culled about 50% of them. Why? Because their content could be found elsewhere. If you can find a unique angle, something new, then I’d build off that. Good luck mate.

[@garymartingolf]

I’ve taken a very calculated approach, I’m 99% sure this will work, and in 6 months time, I’ll explain more about it for others who might be in the same position. The revenue is certainly not going to come entirely from KZbin though, to make it full time with KZbin, you do need other streams of income, and that’s where I’m focusing most.

[@VonTwinzig]

Cool. I’ll watch with interest.👍🏻

[@craigsnewfoundland2351]

@@garymartingolf take the sponsorship cash. But tell them you are going to be honest with reviews. If they don’t like that approach then they can find someone else!

[@Nature-lm7ul]

​@@craigsnewfoundland2351That is virtually impossible. Difficult to be authentic during reviews when your bag is full of sponsor clubs and goodies and your wallet is stuffed with sponsor cash.

[@Nature-lm7ul]

GM is not going anywhere. Too many perks to simply walk away. Relax

[@bobjoswick6075]

Hope you do more golf and less telling.

[@michaelbowers6904]

Good luck with the channel and the more Wednesday supporters the better 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️🔵👍

[@garymartingolf]

😂

[@huwcutts9620]

Making videos for videos sake sounds like James Robinson