@digs- it actually hurts you long term. if you go for lessons with ingrained bad habits, they take much longer to remove. i dont make the rules. they are undeniable. you were more helped by the range time and playing more golf. now you have all the swing thoughts and poor fundamentals and a coach has to work them out of you slowly
No word of a lie, I am a pretty rubbish 24 handicap golfer, and I've been shooting between 96 and 104 for a while, unable to get any improvement. I watched this last week or so, and have tried to incorporate it into my game, and today, for the first time ever, I shot 88 on a par 72. No jokes man. This kind of practical stuff... works. No nonsense about swing mechanics and all that, just played my own game, followed these rules, and voila... Over the moon! From one Saffer to another, thank you boet.
96and 104 is a temperature not a golf score. Breaking 90 is a mindset. Just take a 5 iron off the tee and make par from the middle of the fairway. First shot is free. Putt from off the green never chip unless you have to.
Consistently shot 100-105 till I seen this video. Not kidding, didn't take my driver out, my biggest club was a 4 iron that I hit 175-185yrds First round I shot a 88 and second round a 87. This defo works. What a playa, what a guy. Thanks for this!
What I love about this channel is you’re out on the course instead of at a net working on mechanics constantly. I love moving on to the tactical/strategic part of the game. I’m already learning a ton! Rule #17 is one to live by.
These videos have been incredible. Started watching and in the past 3 round went 96, 92, 88. Haven't seen under 90 in too many years. Now I only carry a 3W (17), 4/5 hybrid (24), 7 (34), 9 (43), wedge (54), and a putter. Easy peasey.
Broke 90 yesterday at PGA West Stadium course - didn’t use this particular method, but used your other strategies - avoided all bunkers and hazards. Had a few double bogeys, but the most pars I’ve ever had in a single round - shot an 87 and the wind was around 30mph. Hit the green on famous #17 (Alcatraz) and missed my birdie putt by about 2 inches for a tap in par.
@@GolfSidekick I will be feeling more confidential out there this year! Keep up the great work on the best course management and all round mental game content!!
Best course management coaching channel hands down. The lingo is infectious... get more confidential on your distancays motherlovers! Broke 90 years ago so I'm still busy engraining the 15 laws for 15 hcp lesson into my game. One big eye opener (later confirmed by the shot scope watch I purchased) is that I need to be practicing my 5 feet putts a lot more.
I just discovered your channel yesterday and have been bingeing since. I am a 50ish year old golfer of 25 years. At my peak, mid 80s scorer. Love your content and everyone, regardless of ability, can learn from this video. Subbed and look forward to a lot more bingeing and future content! Cheers!
I came back after watching this video a week ago to say that I have never broke 90 before. Watched this video, broke 90 today. Actually got an 86 easily my best score ever by 6 strokes. Played to my strengths, excellent video!
Honestly think this is the most useful advice I've seen in one video. Can't wait to start implementing some of these, especially the putting and chipping!
Hi there. It’s fun to watch your videos. Your advice has so much value. I will your tactics and hopefully the 90 is in reach. Like your sa accent. 😊😊🇩🇪
I broke 90 and have been grinding since i started playing in September. Thank you. It was 31 putts because i could chip close and one putt par 2 putt bogey.
I have now played under 90 strokes twice in the last 2 weeks. In my opinion, your wonderful videos have played a big part in my performance. Thank you very much
This commentary is spot-on. I am a 9 handicap who is capable of hitting the driver 330 yards or more but seldom hit it well enough to make that the right strategy. After many years of trying to smash every shot I now have used almost exactly the thoughts expressed in this video. It really does work. By hitting 4 or 5 irons (195-210 yds) off all the teres just last week I was sitting 1-over through seven holes. Yes, I messed up the last two holes but I was on the right track.
@@GolfSidekick You are correct. One follow up comment. I played 9 holes Monday. I went to the range to prep and took the driver with me to try something. Hit it well enough that I changed my strategy from small-ball to driver and that cost me big. Hit it well but left and right on first four holes. Lost 4 shots due to this. Put it away after three holes and hit 5-iron the rest of the holes. Awesome ball=striking followed...every fairways and on or near each green. Shot +7 on first three holes, then 1-over next six holes and nearly made two birdies. I love this new approach and see the results for myself. Now I just have to stay the course. Thanks for the videos !!
Such good advice. being someone who can hit it far 275-300 with the driver but accuracy is spotty, I tend to equate distance with scoring lower but really what I need to do is improve my course management. To be honest golf has always been about having fun, having beers, not taking ourselves seriously, and attempting "Hero" shots that really pile up the strokes when they don't pan out. I just got a launch monitor and decided to work on my game and this will be great out on the links. thanks for making these videos.
Watched this last night before my round today. I’m usually a mid 90s shooter but I committed to the tips in this video and shot an 84! My lowest round ever! Absolutely delighted and was the most fun round I’ve played. Thanks playa!
Started golfing last spring for the first time to join my friends. Became hooked very quickly and had some potential as I have played swinging sports my whole life. My goal last year was to break 100 which I did shooting a low of 92. This spring I set the goal of breaking 90 but with an added tool kit from binge watching Matty boom boom for a few weeks. Shot an 85 2 days ago using the shot shaving system in my 5th round of the season!! Matt is truly the king of course managing. There is a difference between swinging a club and “playing” golf. Feeling like a gamer now baby
My stepdad always said…if you play for a bogey you’ll shoot 90 and throw in a par or 2 and now you’re at 88! Just found this guy on YT. love it!! This 16 handicapper is going to shoot in the 80s this week!
I put my driver up for sale, it nearly went in the bin I can break 90 often but when I don't it's usually my driver thats killed my round, anyway its gone, I hit my 3 wood 245 carry in good uk conditions, more than enough for most courses near me. Played 9 today 2 birdies, 1 triple 1 double, shot 43 and it was the driver that did me on both those holes.
For me it depends on range time. My driver is the most inconsistent weapon in the bag. I need about 20 shots with it on the range to feel comfortable. If I don't get that I usually tee off with my 7 iron for the first couple of holes to get my swing situated. On the bright side it is my 188-200 club
Thanks a lot playa,just with my 5 wood hitted under 90,yesterday 89 and this morning 87(par 70) but really happy with the achivement,keep the good job my man!
Unreal. For a guy whose lowest score is 91 with an average of 100 last season my aim this season is to break 90 and this, this has transformed my mentality. Great ethos!!
I played my front 9 this way today, really focusing on course management and tried not to hit over 200 yds. It felt a little weird teeing off with 5-7 iron, but it works. Ended with a 44 that included 3 penalty strokes, and probably the most relaxing 9 I've played in a while. I'm betting that breaking 40/80 is doable with this system on the right course/tees and the occasional 200+ yard shot.
My friend had the feeblest wishy washy looking swing and only seemed to hit his lomgest shots 150 yards but he had a decent short game and often chipped and 2 or 1 putted. He was a playa before youtube existed. Great stuff
Thanks for the reality check. I got back into golf and waych to many "professional" videos. I played 9 without touching a driver and shot 13 over, including a par and a bird, by playing my shots.
Very enlightning video, and great tips too. Shows how challenging it is to play 90 or under as club player regularly . This is my challenge too. My weaknesses is that I love using 56 and 60 degrees for chipping. Its same like in tennis making the winning shots. Maybe should test this summer 9 iron too! I focus atm on shots btw 60-120 yards shots, training them regularly diring the playing season. That game has indeed improved by repetitions. Meaning that you are able to get 60-70% of the shots into the green. The rest are closeby. Surely how many puts you do makes the difference in the end. Anyway, your advice on play strategy are surely worth while testing. 🙏.
In the process of trying to break 90. Shoot low 90’s regularly. Going to give this a shot, but my trouble is using a 200 yard club off the tee is just as erratic as my driver. I always seem to have a few that go OB and also have a lot of three putts.
you must always think BALL IN PLAY if driver is fine for THAT hole, hit it if a 175 yard or 150 yard club is good, use that hit the best shot to get the ball in play in that very moment its about confidence and feel
After returning to competitive golf after 20 years I could hit the bloody ball....... Been watching, and implimenting a lot of these stategies and so far have had 2 wins in the last 3 weeks!...Still not hitting like a Baus but making smarter decisions.
Immutable Law #9: the biggest positive change in my swing and ball contact is not looking at the ball! I came upon that discovery just before I listened to Bob Rotella. Can confirm it works!
Great content. A question about putting - I seem to recall another video where you said to look to your target and not at your putter. But here you say to keep the eye down until the ball stops. Which is better?
