25 Secrets only Successful Golfers Know About Scoring
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I have constantly been getting cards of 92,93,95. My mates all say once I get ‘real’ clubs I’ll break into 80s but your videos make me realize it’s always two or three silly mistakes in my approaches that are the true reasons I choke lower scoring. Playa mindset will get me to 80 by the end of summer Im putting my word down now👊🏽
same!! Im doing mid to late 80s but just those 1 or 2 or 5 stupid duffs messes with my head!!
Like a BAUSSS!!
For sure
Clubs only help when you know what you're doing and can make ok-to-good (not great) or you're excellent and want to move to forged irons to better shape shots. I play with a set of 2014 Adams XTD irons with driver plus a few 2015 Taylormade RBZ woods. Nothing special just good clubs. My friend plays with chinese knockoffs and beats me by 2-5 strokes a round
Have you broken 80 yet?
playa, thank you so much. i usually hit around 105, last year i dipped into the 90s, havent yet this year. took all your advice and listened to those audio books you said to listen to. in the past week i shot a 97 (lowest in a year) and then this morning i shot a 88, breaking 90 for the first time! thank you so much for your approach to the game. Whadda playa I am now!
Boom boom. That’s what is all about. How does it feel?
Haha play on playa, keep hitting smart shots my boa
@@GolfSidekick feels great! was rock hard all day!
Awesome Damico
👊
Matty Boom Boom Has Helped My Game Along Too
In fact, just beat my best score of 99 by three strokes yesterday with a 96 !
Can’t tell you how exciting that was
GIOTG is shaving a few extra strokes
But I gotta say, I took a lot of heat on the practice green my last two trips out only practicing one and two foot putts.
Seems the higher up players find that to be a bit foolish
That might just be the best video you've ever done. This is the one where I would say to someone, if you only watch one Golf video, make it this one. So informative and makes you want to go out immediately and try things out, which is exactly what I'm going to do right now.
Top 5 for sure
Yes!!!
Watching for 5 ish years now and have seen constant improvement w/ GS strategy
Retired recently. Spent the Canadian winter watching Sidekick videos. Got Swingtweak lessons and completely changed my golf mindset thanks to Matt. In 4 months I went from struggling to break 100, to mid 90s almost every round. Shot 87 the other day. Best round EVER. Why? Best short game ever and no penalties. Way of the playa 👍
BAUSS move!!
Thanks!
My favorite mental and postional coach. I have learned and implemented some swing mechanics I learned from youtube. I have been playing almost 30 years and find knowing where the ball should be struck has helped my ball striking.
Used your course management tips I've stopped the 1 in 10 shots and come down 2 shots already. Much more consistent scoring now. Cheers Matt
I always think about that shot in the Summer of 03.
@erickayson588 she probably doesn't remember you, though😅
It was summer 94. Charlie had all of us surrounded
This is probably the best and most comprehensive strategic video on how to play a course. Thanks so much. have really enjoyed learning from you.
you are welcome playa
@@GolfSidekickagreed!!!
After years of self doubt.. I have fully embraced this... thank you baus.. went 7 iron 7 iron 56 degree and 2 putt today.. 345 hole...
Your videos have completely changed how I think of my golf game. I can't wait to get out and play my "new" game. I've been playing in the 90s and now believe I've absolutely got the skill to shoot in the 80s maybe even low 80s, but I've approached the game all wrong for so many years.
Thank you!
This video is absolute gold, and a great culmination of many of your tips and course management strategy. I used to shoot mid 90s. Now I’m consistently 83 to 85 with all these strategies. You da man!
Come on boy let’s get an 80
1 of your very best videos...lowering handicaps and raising golfers enjoyment on the course is your Gift..
You make life so much easier on the golf course! I am about to finally break 90 thanks to your tips and I am no longer getting angry when I play bad. Thanks man!😊😊😊
I just shot my PB of 84. I hit 11 greens in reg and 9 fairways in regulation. I had four 3 putts and more than 5 tap in pars. I was close to my goal I set to shoot 79 within my first year of playing golf. I couldn’t do it without you playa
First year golfing trying to break 80? Sounds pretty sus or you are just some kind of elite level athlete. Most golfers don’t even sniff breaking 90 for a few years of consistent golf
Sounds like a fun round!
My typical score is usually around low 90s with a best of 86. I’ve been watching your videos for the last 2 months and been implementing your course management into my game. Today I shot a 78. I always killed myself off the tee trying to bomb driver, and I couldn’t chip. I switched to toe down chipping and only took driver twice today. Thanks for making me have confidentiality!
Nice playa. Easy game
I started doing the putt-chip a while back and it helped so much! I've done the toe down chip a couple of times, and it seems to work, too. I just keep forgetting to do it. lol
24:26 Absolutely! Using a wedge matrix changed the whole game for me. I have comfortable shots from 50-130 yards using 4 different wedges with 50%, 75% and full swings. Using that knowledge and applying so much of your advice has made golf incredibly fun. 99 problems but a pitch ain't one!
And to add to my comment... on the range, prior to my round, I prefer to practice these wedge shots to dial in the tempo instead of busting out the driver like I see so many people do. If you can make consistant contact with a half swing, the rest of your game will follow suit
YESSSS
This is the way playa
Short game has everything that the long game has and the tempo town can transfer to the long shots quickly
I haven't consciously done this. This was the first I heard of it, but recently I started to understand my wedges. I know my 58 is good for a max of about 75 yds, but I don't use it for that. I'll use a 75% gap or a 50% pitching wedge, depending on how much I want to limit rollout. I love hitting my 58 from about 50 yds out. It's just such an effortless 3/4 swing.
This channel has helped me so much. Went from having the wheels fall off a few times a round because I was trying to be a hero. Now I'm a consistent bogey golfer, and that's fine. Now I just need to use this consistency and gain some shots from time to time
BOOM
Only really started playing golf back in May, used to play here n there growing up. Was a 90-95 player before coming across this channel and this morning I shot a 86 at one of the more challenging courses near me. Forget a golf coach I got bucket hat man
nearly all your vids are gold, but this is the absolute best yet. Ima watch this over and over
Best putter on YT back at it. please dont ever change your vid style.
Topic request - "How does a playa recover from a bad round?" Seriously asking, what sorts of things do you do after a bad round? I'm a relatively new subscriber and have learned a lot from your channel! Been on a steady improvement until my last round that went totally off the rails. 😞
Gotta remember that everyone only plays to their handicaps 8/20 times and everyone has shitty golf days, even the best guys, and they happen for any number of indiscernible reasons.
Bad round? You just had one of the 12/20 that don't matter, practise a bit, get back out there and accept the shit days
Just think of it as feedback. What few things lost you the most strokes? Then go fix those: 3 putts, double chips, missing approaches in bad spots, not in play off the tree, or hero shots.
You're either winning or you're learning, and that leads to winning.
Saved and downloaded. I’ll watch this video before every important round I play. Thank you.
Good video. Watched this weekend & kept several points in mind today. Just returned from shooting an 8 over 44 in league play today. Thanks.
I am absolutely loving your style, Sidekick. Your thought process and personality is off the charts (in a great way). I've become a big fan after watching only a few of your videos! :-)
Your videos have helped me figure out the course management and I've started to visibly get better.
I absolutely love these strategies! My new favorite personal stat is GSIR (Greenside In Regulation).
This channel is the best, i can already shoot par or better at most courses but i absolutely love the content
Short game saved my round today. 5th hole, hit the dreaded “s” shot. Lucky to be 14 yards from green. Chipped to 2 feet. Next hole terrible drive could not shoot toward green. Hit really good shot 52 yards from pin. Chipped to 13 feet made the putt for par. Next hole hit low drive that didn’t make it to the fairway. Over 200 yards out. Hit my most confidential 7W about 60 yards outs. Pitched to 20ft and made the putt. I could have given up but I just went and figured out what I wanted to do with my next shot.
I love the law of low expectations. This has helped my putting significantly. I used to always try so hard to one putt that often times I would make a mistake and end up three putting.
I’ve found that just by simply trying to get it close then two putt I’m making more one putts. Just subscribed and loving your videos btw. Keep em coming! Now excuse me as I’m heading to the course to try to break 90. 😊
Well done playa, you made the right choice
Lower expectations and accepting shots as good shots is freeing fo sho
Just broke 80 in a tournament following GS principles! #confidential
Just came here to say I almost broke 90 for the first time yesterday. Shot a 92. A month or two ago I broke 100 for the first time this year. These videos have helped me more than anything else.
For me to drop strokes I've found just being positive and confident when approaching the green is massive; giving yourself positivity and confidence self talk before a chip or putt is so massive for the short game
Master thinker of playing the course. A+
Welcome to the promised land …
Love it !!
Keep these pearls coming Baus
Par is a social construct. Pure Confidentiality.
Living my truth playa
First, Boyfriends
You get a birdie on your next hole! ;)
Wadda first
Appreciate the videos! The great advice has helped me take second in my club champ and first in the Net!
Man, I absolutely love your videos!!! I haven't consciously employed your gamer logic, yet, but I recognize that some of it is creeping into my game play. It IS helping.
Example, of working with what your clubs are doing that day: Last week I was hooking my 3 rescue pretty bad all day. On one hole, toward the end of the day, I was on the wrong side of the right-side tree line, but was near the end of it. I was 183yds away but the last two trees were directly in line between me and the green. So, any normal iron shot was out, and I couldn't punch out, either. I had no good safe options,.. So, I decided to see if that hook could help me out. I aimed right of the trees, choked up on the club, and put it in the middle of my stance to try knock some of hook off. Took a 90% shot. This is NOT a shot I would normally try to pull off, but given what that club was doing on that day, I figured WTF. I've never hit such a beautiful shot before. I ticked the top couple of pine needles, drew back in, and landed right in the middle of the green. That was the most excited I've ever been about a single shot. Long drives are awesome, but shaping a shot is sooooo much more satisfying.
Also, another example of playing with what you have: I've been shanking the shit out of my 4-7 irons lately. I am absolutely going to avoid those clubs if I can, and just adapt play until I can get those back on track again.
Also, also, I've been a 115 shooter my entire life but never put a lot of practice in. This year I have been putting in tons of work and noticing big improvements shot to shot but my score has not been improving. 100% because I'm not playing MY golf game. Last couple times out, I was more realistic about what I can do. Have two rounds under 100, now, and feeling real good about the future.
Thank you for being real about the game. The biggest thing I take away from your videos is "You're not a pro. Don't pretend like you should game like one."
BTW, I am one of those UA-cam training hunters. lol ...but it suits my learning style. I only listen to videos that resonate with my brain-body capabilities. Even then, I'll try a change a couple of times but if I can't execute or mentally connect to the physicality of the change, I drop it and move on. That being said, I have a lesson scheduled for next week. I am on the hunt for someone that I can connect with well.
literally watched these videos for one day and went out and shaved off at least 3 strokes, great advice!
Correct playa
Keep watching, you tke off another 7
You the man Matt.
Your advice to hit from the proper tees is essential. I am an older American living in Austria. Here (and in most European countries) the tees are marked men and women. Golfers here think this is an immutable law and I see older men hitting drives 110 yards and playing from the back tees. Crazy. Due to my age I have lost a lot of distance (I now hit pitching wedge for shots that used to be a 56 degree wedge) and I always hit from the second set of tees (ladies). I wish I had a euro for every time I have had to explain to people here why I do this.
This is some great stuff he's sharing here: about golf and life.
@GolfSidekick what side do you recommend hitting from for a beginner? I am a naural right hander. I play ice hockey left handed which is the "Rule" as you always have your right hand on the stick and played baseball left handed to avoid the illusion of being thrown at. My right is my dominant hand and power side, my left is my contact and consistency side. Thanks in advance!
Def not a pro, but go to a shop/range that has both handed clubs and try them. See what feels better for you.
Go to a pro. The guy has seen everything and anything. He’ll know exactly what to do
@@GolfSidekick Appreciate the help, thanks!
Woke Playa lingo "The body positive big-boned plus size lady"
Jazz finger clicks for that one Matt!!
New viewer here, love the humor. Serious question: why the ball change on the green?
Absolutely fantastic advice. I have been watching your videos for a while and there is no question you are providing great information. It is also a bit obvious to me that maybe english is not your first language so I will offer this little bit of advice. The word you should be using in your explanations is “confidence” or “Confidently”. “Confidentiality” means something different. “Confidentiality” means to keep something secret. In your explanations for example example it would be “Chose a club you can hit with confidence or you could confidently hit to your chosen target”. Hope this helps. Please receive this as it is intended to be helpful not negative. Keep up the great content. Thank you.
lol, it’s all part of the persona playa. Matty boom boom knows his words.
Last week, I applied these rules and shot a 79 (which is good for me). It was surprising how well I scored, considering I didn't play particularly well.
I played today and shot much better (5 over). His strategy for couse management is money.
I was feeling confidential and kept my titties to the target on every chip.
But truthfully, being "confidential" on every shot made all the difference.
BOOM playa. I only tell you the truth
The actual skill of hitting a ball can only be learned from conscious practice and coaching.
The scoring essentials are always the same.
We just cut and paste OUR shots into them
Thanks for the Italian language lesson Matty
Best video ever on how to actually play golf....
Do you have a video about the punch shot ? I have practiced today but it went all directions 😅 sometime with a big hook curve , sometimes just straight … I’m a 18,7 now thanks to your videos
Fantastic stuff
Thanks again
What app do you use to figure out distance with scoring, tee, appr, etc
Please tell us what software you are using to visualize the holes
Dude you're the absolute best so much content coming out and it's all gold laced with solid comedy. "I have the supreme skill I am the Kim Jong Un of golf"
Just want to say, broke 90….well, blasted under 90, two days in a row on the same course (hard course), 87 and 86. How? Using Matt’s breaking 90 rules and general game rules, playing from the hole back, getting to free throw distance, using dumb shots instead of hero shots. Only guy on UA-cam to actually listen to. Love ya, guy.
My "Go To Club" is Silks in Tampa Bay. It's everything you ever wanted to know about scoring. The dudes who hang there have very high expectations. However, as it nears closing time, the law of low expectations kicks in. 🤣
Marty, thanks so much for the awesome practical and logical advice. You’re obviously an analytical type (immutable 😂); I’m keen to get your thoughts on the numerous pieces of advice out there based on strokes gained into par 5s. I e fallen for the logic trap which says you should hit your 2nd shot as close to the green as possible rather than to your favorite distance (Fawcett, Stagner et al). I’ve tried this and it hasn’t worked out, going to your method and see how it goes (to your point feedback right GF). I use Arccos.
Because they’re talking about pros. And they’re selling you a bad bill of goods.
But even the pros know this one thing that those killjoy happiness vampires do not tell you:
When you go for a par 5 in two there is one rule.
You go for it in two if YOU CAN GET INSIDE 30 YARDS TO THE HOLE WITHOUT ANY CHANCE OF GOING IN A HAZARD.
40-70 yards is a dead man zone even for tour pros. Their dispersion in the dead man zone to identical proximity as with a shot from 80-120 yards. The number of shots that have in this zone is also minuscule because they do not want them. They all hate them.
The 40-70 yard zone takes away all spin control and distance control.
IF YOU CANNOT GET INSIDE 30 YARDS WITHOUT GOING IN A HAZARD, YOU SIMPLY LAY UP INTO THE FAIRWAY (VERY IMPORTANT IT MUST BE FAIRWAY) TO A DISTANCE YOU LIKE BETWEEN 80 AND 110 YARDS.
these people are not in touch with the average golfer. Fawcett and decade are for pros. Stagner sells arccos. They spout ‘average’ of the ‘average’ golfer because we all feel like we fit into the ‘average’. They love having the appeal of the authority figure.
Know YOUR GAME and play YOUR GAME. These people do not have your best interest at heart. Only you do.
This is and always will be a game of knowing ourselves, not comparing to others because we have no field, introspection, playing to our strengths and thinking screw everyone else and their opinions
Enjoy these, have you got any golf trips coming up?
Nah. I’m tired of travelling. Maybe in 2025
bro, your wisdom is priceless
12:22 I love that song 🪶
The way of The Playa is HARD. I don't mean that it is hard to do, but it takes time and you have to be willing to do it for all 18 holes every round. Not getting into bunkers or ponds are obviously huge mistakes that can lead to higher scores but you have to be willing to play from the hole back to the tee box to keep you out of those obstacles.
Yes, it means you need to know your limits and how far you can reasonably hit each club in your bag. Not the one hero shot that you had from 200yds a very long time ago. Honestly, I like being around 140yds as that is money for my 8 iron, so I try to play that from the tee or my second shot on a par 5. Sometimes this means hitting driver but sometimes it means hitting a different club.
Also, there is no shame in not getting a GIR on every hole. You need to make sure that you are hitting the club(s) that won't get you in trouble and give you confidentiality to score well. That doesn't mean you will always get par but when you no longer have double bogeys on your score card, you are heading in the right direction.
So true. I have been watching MBB for 4 years. Superb for how to approach the game. Slipped back into the habit of just hitting it forward.
Better thought = Better scores
BUT very hard to do it for 18 holes and hard to do it in today’s round and the next round and the round after that. I am working on the discipline
Shot 74 today. Hit driver 1 time. This man spits the truth!
Love it! Keep up the good work :)
What app is Matt using for all the golf course distances?
Hi, was asked several times on the last video. It's Shot pattern.
@@Rich--J I must have missed it. I appreciate you replying with the answer. Thanks
It’s probably because I’ve only been playing for 2 months but what do you mean when you say “confidentiality” ? Absolutely love the game
It refers to being confident in a particular shot You’re about to play or a particular club selection.
Thanks!
Great video! Do you carry a driver and a mini-driver?! Also, I’ve never seen a 9 wood used before. Is that something you recommend people try out?
Yeah driver 8.5°
Mini driver 14°
9 wood is a cheat code, better than carrying a 4 or 5 iron but hard to find
Shot an 87 today like a true Playa (wearing my pillow fight Waddaplaya polo), despite a couple 3-putt greens. If I can put a few more on the fairways, and drop a few putts, 80 is within striking distancé. Thanks baus!
"The data has disproven"!!!
Subtle gang banger, we knew, we knew ;)
Watching from Texas appreciate the shoutouts “big conservative” space. 🤠
DJT?
@@GolfSidekick FJB!
I want to know what miracle shot you hit in the summer of ‘03. Seems to be a popular reference for you 🤣
Wada shot in summer 03. If i did it once i will probably do it again.
You are the best putter on UA-cam...aka "The Goat"
Sir
Jack Nicholson is the GOAT Greatest of all time
Tiger is the GOOT Greatest of our time
I am the BOAT Best of all time
Planting feathers 🪶
Growing birdies ⛳️
Immutable! A 5 star word if there ever was one! Add to any conversation to instantly sound like a genius! "This vinaigrette dressing is immutably the best ever made!" Ooooo, aaaaaah!
Right up there with literally
Great content. I'm in.
Thanks Matty boom boom ❤
Love your tips and videos and IQ around the golf course. Do u hit down on the golf ball with your lead or trail arm? Thank u
I have no idea.
Should not be thinking about that to be honest.
Let the ball get in the way of the club as you swing.
@@GolfSidekick so u don’t compress the ball u just swing at it I am beginner
@@deeararoa2401 compressing the ball is something you should ask a pro to show you right now. If you get the real fundamental now, you will play good golf forever. Dont try fiigure it out yourself. I promise, you will harm your golf more than help your golf. A pro will make you good immediately
This is such good advice. I wish I took my lessons earlier. There are two things in "play" during my golf round. 1st is my golf swing - which never benefitted from any UA-cam video. 2nd is navigation around the course, which I really enjoy watching this channel for. Have learned a lot. I had a decent rebound in my last round. The rule of the go to club paid off because my driver went wild and had to drop down to my 5w. Made the holes longer (obviously) but I had a chance for up/down par putts vs first putt being for bogey because I was catching up from playing back from out of bounds.
@@GolfSidekick but do u feel like your hitting down on the ball with your lead hand or trail hand? I want to know what you’re feeling at impact? Thank u
What App is that you use and show onscreen when talking about the distances to the hole?
Google earth
I stand corrected, it is the Shot Pattern app
Looks like “The Grint”
shotpattern.app/BXbu/golfsidekick
What course is that? Looks nice.
My new Callaway mini driver is quickly becoming a very confidential club...
I’m saving strokes hitting short of the green and hitting to fat side of green.
Hey Playa why is the sun so large ? Where is this ?
confidentiality
Perfection
Is that the DECADE app or something else you are using here to plot the overheads?
Decade app? No this is Shot Pattern app
I don’t have a go to shot. They seem to change every time. Sometimes I play my irons so clean, that I’ll tee off with my 4 iron for the long holes. But sometimes I can’t hit my long irons and only my short irons. And some days I can only hit long clubs and driver. I got a bad case of the shanks rn
Find one playa.
It could be a 5 wood, 7 wood, hybrid, 7 iron, ANYTHING to get the ball IN PLAY
@@GolfSidekick sure 👍 weirdly, I think my 6 iron is my go too from the tee. It goes far enough. To get over any hazards but if I hook it then it’s still usually playable. Thanks for the advice. It’s my follow up shots where I pull out the fairway woods and stuff that kill me usually.
What's that banging tune playing at 12:30?
Did you quit the lefty experiment Matt?
I personally thought that was a genius teaching format, for you to showcase as a real high handicapper - genius.
No not abandoned. Will resume in September. I forgot my left handed clubs. I went 3 hours away from Bangkok for two months
Love your videos…but those black Sox kill me!
The word you’re looking for is confidently not confidentiality. Thanks for your content it is always very insightful.
Incorrect playa.
Confidently and confidentiality cannot be substituted
@@GolfSidekickhad been wondering about that 😂, gold
the biggest difference between you and me is how you make those 3-4ft putts look like a joke. its incredible. I sweat over them like a wet dog
I’m an amateur so take this for what it is. One thing I have found is that the more you practice those and the more confidence that you gain the bigger that hole gets.
What is this golf course name?
Which course is that matty boomboom?
Every double means you need one extra par. Or single digit golfers need a birdie. It's hard to convince people that playing a club you like and not hitting as hard as you can saves doubles.
You kill me. Too funny. She will def sing.
Is that Rancho?
that 1-10 shot you hit in the summer of ‘03 😂