I am a fake 2 handicapper

[@rudigersimpson]

That picture of Ben Hogan you keep flashing up is actually Larry Mize. You could at least get your facts right. Anyway, enjoy Ireland.

[@hst1001]

It's Ben...Ben Crenshaw...

[@rudigersimpson]

@@hst1001 joke 😊

[@whenmullet2674]

That's Ben Higgins, Hogan's cousin.

[@Hosstache]

He’s Trolling you. Hoganing you actually!!!!

[@RobChapala]

I cant tell if you're being serious in an ironic way, or not. Either way, this comment wins.

[@byranitar736]

"best cough mixture I've ever had" dying 😂😂

[@guesswho2827]

I died over the Peter Finch music !
Straight out of a loading screen on a video game.

[@sunbornvistoso]

“Ben Hogan was the ancient GolfSidekick” 😂💀

[@DonKelleher]

love golfsidekick; but he is no Ben Hogan. Ben was the best !!!

[@mclark613]

9:44! I'm crying with laughter! I've! been! right! there! soo! many! times!
I love your work. Keep it up.

[@yoshigg]

#relateable 😂

[@hardflip8]

At your handicap you don't have to take a quad on any hole. As a 4 handicap the worst you can score is double on stroke holes 5-18 and triple on stroke holes 1-4.

[@carlpoposki5985]

Correct, if his course handicap is 4, not his index.
GS: Calculate course handicap based on slope rating from the tee set you’re playing before each round…then apply that system described above based on course handicap. Not your index. I believe that’s the way to correctly report adjusted scores. 👍🏻

[@nicknick6788]

Whatever you score on a hole the worst you can do for handicap calculation is net double (=0 Stapleford points) so if you played 17 holes in 2 under and the last hole took 10 shots it would only count as +2 leaving you with a level par round as far as the handicap calculation.

[@carlpoposki5985]

@@nicknick6788I believe that used to be the rule before World Handicap came in to play. Players with index 0-9 couldn’t report more than double bogey for ESC. New guidelines for World Hdcp now allow for “net-double” bogey on stroke holes based on your course handicap. Your course handicap can be calculated every time you play based on a mathematical equation involving your index, slope, and course rating based on what tee you choose. At my home course currently I’m a 7 course hdcp from the Blue/back tees and a 3 from the Red/forward tees. If I play from the Red tees, the highest I can report is triple bogey on stroke holes 1-3. Double bogey is the limit on holes 4-18. It felt a little more complicated at first, but, now I’m used to it. Plenty of UA-cam videos out there that help explain it. 👍🏻

[@carlpoposki5985]

@@nicknick6788I believe that used to be the rule before World Handicap came in to play. Players with index 0-9 couldn’t report more than double bogey for ESC. New guidelines for World Hdcp now allow for “net-double” bogey on stroke holes based on your course handicap. Your course handicap can be calculated every time you play based on a mathematical equation involving your index, slope, and course rating based on what tee you choose. At my home course currently I’m a 7 course hdcp from the Blue/back tees and a 3 from the Red/forward tees. If I play from the Red tees, the highest I can report is triple bogey on stroke holes 1-3. Double bogey is the limit on holes 4-18. It felt a little more complicated at first, but, now I’m used to it. Plenty of UA-cam videos out there that help explain it. 👍🏻

[@metalheads-golf]

The "Inspirational Motivational Corporate Rock (aka Peter Finch music) was of course well timed with the smooth transition to ... something else. Anyway, ... great seeing you out there battling it out on the course. Those areas out of the fairways ... look just mean tough. Well done still sir Matt. What you mention around the wind noise ... is very tiring. Earplugs for musicians does the trick tremendously. Stay at it sir and stay metal. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@Melonhead-dd2jd]

Putting your game thru such brutal conditions, will really pay dividends! Can’t wait for the Return to Thailand break 60 series 🤘🏼

[@Gigity1107]

I play at a links course and I hear you about the wind. It drains you after a while. Doesn't matter if its into, downwind or across. Just tiring. Worst is when it changes direction just after you've had the tough strecth into it. Now instead of enjoying the 'hit it high and let it fly'. You're battling into it again.

[@DickVonDanglewanger]

Golf in scotchland is hard bruv. Damn weather is a beast,. At least that's what i blame my poor game on. Loving the content. You'll smash St. Andy's

[@lgeiger]

8:05 What a read. That putt was swinging in all directions.

[@agfi88]

Scotland is the home of golf, a true test of ones ability. Different from these point and shoot golf courses in the states and thailand.

[@tyrellemassey6985]

Matt have you done a swing change? Idk if it's just the playa-vision but I feel like your swing looks different than normal. It looks like you're punching every shot. Keep planting birdies broh

[@duffer0309]

According to the scorecard hole 4 is a stroke index 3 so yes you get to take take a triple. USGA Course Handicap Calculator for a 71/128 par 70 course with a 4.4 index your course handicap was a 6.

[@duffer0309]

I now have the ceiling for what your index will end up.

[@ianrobertson1647]

Bet you've never had to think so much about each round in your life!. Working out that you need to hit a 6 iron for a mere 141 yd shot into a four club wind is a skill normally only someone Scottish can master but you are getting there. Golf back home in Thailand (or anywhere else you choose to play) will seem so easy after this!. Great video as always and looking forward to the next ones.

[@tubopedia]

Playa was psyched to see the driver get a chance (in spite of it doing exactly what you were worried about). Love the hybrid over the 1 iron and 3 iron but the Playa in chief knows best.

[@haroldkellermier5502]

I’ve been watching as many of these as I can and noticed the tempo of your swing is faster than when I watch your videos from Thailand- maybe bring one of your Thai Caddies along 😊🙃

[@andrewcarter7503]

I hope he has bought someone over with him. There are lots of clubs that won't let you in the clubhouse without a Thai.

[@GolfSidekick]

no sir, they were all prepaid for so i had to hand them over on arrival

[@danielowen5889]

Hole 5 was great Baus.. the cold sure does affect more than distance. Way to grind out a score.. still at 3.2.. oh those 👖 are dope AF...

[@caldean782]

Panmure is a tough old course at the best of times, never mind the wind. Good to see you learned quickly to play the bump and run rather than the lobbed chip. It seems to be the only way to score consistently on links courses in Scotland. The 6th is a peach of a hole and is tough in the wind - a par there feels pretty much like a birdie on any other hole. Keep it up !

[@timdench2583]

Hey Matty, rather than putt from (say) 50 or so yards out or from the fringe you could use your 5 wood or hybrid if you carry one. For example, on hole 12 where you duffed your chip would be ideal.

[@nicholasthorstensen6213]

9:40 too relatable.

[@adrianwells769]

Thanks for the great laugh when you duffed that pitch shot after all the build up. Really funny. Do it twice a round myself without fail.

[@micahdegouveia6807]

I find the hardest thing in the wind is to focus putting. It's just draining. Hopefully lots of opportunities to drop that handicap still to come. 1.9

[@GolfSidekick]

And that the wind affects the putts!!!!

[@dominicflaherty]

Matty - For handicap scoring, anything more that 3 over par gross will be adjusted to 3 over par by the handicap system using the WHS.

[@chunkz1187]

Recently I played a course here in Sydney on the coast line (The Coast Golf Club) which was windy all day due to being right on the coast with little trees and around the 12-14th hole the wind just died, it didn't slowly wind down it just instantly went from blowing a gale to nothing and I found it pretty weird to go from one to the other so suddenly which threw me off my game a little but it was also a 30°c+ day that was playing like 25°c with the wind so the heat instantly kicked in as well. It was a great challenge that I failed on the day but will return to conquer, I see now why you love links golf so much (not sure if that course is proper links but it's the closest I've come to playing it)

[@GolfSidekick]

Sounds close enough playa

[@thescorershutthescorershut1090]

the Hogan - Crenshaw headflip - beautiful work my man

[@shauncarter924]

Keep on keeping on, amigo. We’re all behind you.

[@suesserj17]

Hang in there, Matty! You are on a quest. The next round will be solid.

[@GolfSidekick]

You must be psychic playa

[@suesserj17]

Just a feeling I had. Plus, you are a master of the Gary Player Grindset.

[@r3peatz]

Very funny on Hogan. Made me laugh out loud. Welcome to Bonnie Scotland!

[@Hosstache]

I would love to see you and Pete collaborate together!!!!!

[@jasonnewberry4379]

I like every time Hogan is mentioned you stick Crenshaw in the corner. More of these obscure jokes please

[@Oakeybloke]

I was laughing more at each one that came up 😂

[@marksimpson2321]

No. The images are Ben Fogle.

[@juiceqc7716]

Ok. The Ben Hogan joke was funny.

[@tonyrusso7302]

Showing the picture of Crenshaw while talking about Hogan is almost sacrilegious to some of us.

[@dewey6912]

Thanks for the video man!!

[@johnking7649]

“I can see the line really well, but it’s the wrong line”! 😅😢

[@DrThot]

Can you take the quad? It depends. If you are trying to creat a handicap from nothing (meaning no index at all) then you have to keep it. Max then is par + 5. If you already have an index then your max is net double.

[@GolfSidekick]

Excellent thank you

[@yoshigg]

It should say something about your content that it makes me want to play even when you're grinding on a tough day. Love from the playaverse

[@kevthepongo]

Loved that. I played winter golf at Panmure a couple years ago and it was in great knick even in December. If you haven't had a few fuc*in' fuc*s are you even a golfer? 😂😂😂

[@gordongourlay4449]

place looks pure.

[@ian339]

Handicap system, play stableford scoring. As soon as you get 0 points that's the max strokes you put next to the hole (computer will put an * next to it)

[@QueensWino]

That birdie music kicking in at 11 felt so redemptive!😂

[@garyrae5413]

Panmure,expensive course ,was gonna give it a go last time I went to Schottland, but is it worth it? What’s the mark out of 10?

[@mclark613]

8:59. "Now I wonder what the most predictable thing is." Yeah. That's it.

[@RobChapala]

I mean, when miss the shit out of fairways, whats the point of dailing it down...i can usually poke the driver staight if im only swinging 65 percent vs a 3 or 4 iron at 90percent

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Your definition of not good is better than my definition of the best shot I've ever had.

[@Ollyrox007]

What brand is that lime green ball playa?

[@andrewwarhurst4260]

Fuck you’re the legend playa
Haven’t used my driver in over a month and it’s shaved 10 strokes off my game
Play on playa and good luck bra 🍾

[@amac8483]

I loved hearing that traditional Scottish golfing language on hole 12!🥵😂😂😂

[@user-gh7nq7ou4t]

I love how much more South African you sound when you're a bit hacked off :'D Legend

[@andrewbrewer5528]

I am sorry if I missed it, but why not hit the range while you are there? 10 balls to get the worms out before a round fits into the way of the playa.

[@GolfSidekick]

lazy

[@peterlake1630]

Hi Matt
Your quad can be converted to a double for handicap purposes.

[@chrisifarrow]

“F#cking f#ck f#ck” most used golfing term in the book 😂😂😂

[@zacharymilos392]

Matty boom boom you make me giggle 😂

[@Bhaef]

I caught that Manolo impression at the end there 😂

[@robday3968]

Hey playa, the music selection on this video is money.

[@mb6343]

03:38 Hogan Spunker.

[@drzool9233]

Great, entertaining videos. You obviously haven't played much golf in Cape Town, otherwise you'd be the master of playing in a gale.

[@stevencowan1788]

Golf is hard, but especially hard here in Scotland playa in chief, ❤

[@owzer87]

For handicap purposes its not necessarily 3 over par as has been mentioned but the score that would yield no stableford points depending on stroke index. Its effectively a net double bogey. So if on no 4 which is the Par 4 in question - with no shot then you would score a 6. If its a par 4 with a shot its a 7.

[@anischab]

Idea… tee up even for the irons in the tee box… I think it could help

[@Zhilfa91]

For 36 holes, I think you did very well :)
I need to catch up on some videos, but I think you will end up with a 3.4 Hcp

[@kekburmanden123]

also im still going for 3.3

[@somerandomguy706]

No, you can't take quad. Net double max, so likely double depending on stroke index of the hole listed on scorecard.

[@Golfguy1]

Cmon Matt…your channeling Moe Norman swing tweets…🏌🏿‍♂️⛳️😎😂😂👍🇺🇸

[@craig3775]

It’s tough Matty playing and travelling so don’t sweat it
You’re doing fine 👍🏌️‍♂️🔥🍺

[@simonbastin5346]

Hey Matty boy...is that sway on the way back when you start to get tired?!

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes sir good observation

[@thehairygolfer]

Okay Matty, what we all want to know is...........how many deep fried mars bars have you eaten so far?

[@stevesidekick933]

Love the Ben Crenshaw wack-a-mole pop up every time you say Ben Hogan.

[@marksimpson2321]

Why didn't an image of Ben Fogle pop up in the outro when you mentioned his name? 😅

[@hobbyhoundsmt5525]

Some highs and some lows. Whattalife!

[@smoozerish]

ok, this not using a driver business has gotten out of hand......hit the range buddy. Apologies for my bluntness.

[@GolfSidekick]

Nah

[@kekburmanden123]

I think there's a thing as too much golf on a vacation! If you'd go again would you still play 2 rounds a day?

[@signedupfordoconly4275]

Previous video he said hell no.

[@GolfSidekick]

I definitely would not do again

[@Hosstache]

DASSIT!!!!!!!! A nice shout out to our Malaysian friends!!!!!

[@swiper1131]

Nice peter finch music

[@heydeereman1040]

After that round it more like you are Hen Bro-gone 😅

[@FFFSOSS]

Head Playa, I used your code for the L6. What a range finder!! Thank you for the code!

[@GolfSidekick]

The best!

[@guesswho2827]

@@GolfSidekick , Might I ask; what qualifies as a four club wind, good sir ?
As my last game of the season was a 38/kmh (westerly) with gusts up to 47 and I went home not feeling too great about my last game.
As always playa in chief, much love and respect ✌
Sincerely:
Your canadian viewer, guess who

[@GolfSidekick]

@@guesswho2827 Hey bro - 4 club will be if you would hit a 9 iron usually, but then need to hit a 5 iron. Or if it's usually a 6 iron form that distance with no wind, then downwind you might even hit a 9 or PW.

[@guesswho2827]

@@GolfSidekick thanks brother !
I was hoping to get the windage (as I follow you) to better gauge my "4 club" difference. However your bell has rung loud and clear. I will carry this info. into my next season.
Much love and respect brother. Thank you ✌

[@golfingCitizen]

Hogan??? 😂😂😂

[@RLIAU]

Ben Hogan, Hulk Hogan, Paul Hogan. Come to mama.

[@HaroldJackson]

When are you going to make some new videos? Waiting 😂

[@harrylippidardo]

"Titties to the target. Fuck. Fucking fuck."
I feel your pain.

[@ryanfoote1054]

"Titties to the target!" Hole 12 is legendary Golf Sidekick content.

[@KINGJ3R3MY]

I think my 3.3 prediction is looking good

[@bryanpenland1529]

I wonder, will you be allowed to record your round at the Old Course?

[@GolfSidekick]

Hadnt thought of it. Seems like a public park on sundays so dont see why i wont be allowed to. But lets see!!

[@bryanpenland1529]

I hope you can, really looking forward to it!

[@donwalton6325]

Other golf U Toobers recently(ish) have, so it's definitely possible.

[@josephdavis7189]

Matty Boom Boom

[@muktheknife]

Jisssissss!!! Eastern Cape flashback

[@GolfSidekick]

Humewood wind that day

[@Mike13684]

Next round will be money Playa, got a hunch.

[@GolfSidekick]

Good prediction

[@shaynesvenson8628]

Hay Playa, best you start breaking 80, or that scratch rating will only be a pipe dream.
Go bro, you're better than that.

[@Golfadddict]

I'm laughing too 'cos I live in England and have no choice................... OH to play in Thailand's warmth and supercharged yardages :-D

[@johngendron1433]

Gotta eat at 10 or 11 or I get the concentration crash-ola. Wind above 15 beats ya down, yeah. Get a beerski on the 19th, better days ahead.

[@scottgilbert8549]

Who’s swing have you borrowed
Give it back 😂😂

[@carlosmangual1505]

wrong Ben!.....Crenshaw

[@Mowser63]

🙄 that’s kinda the joke old chap

[@howdo1govern995]

What's the best course you've played in Scotland?

[@GolfSidekick]

So far it’s Trump Aberdeen and Royal Aberdeen

[@howdo1govern995]

@@GolfSidekick both 20 mins from my house. Played Trumps this year definitely my favourite course by far. Unbelievable.

[@hst1001]

What software do you use to show the ball trajectory? This is on par (pun intended) with the system used on TV broadcasts. Thanks!

[@squid0g]

Also curious 🙏

[@thehairygolfer]

Gents, it's called shot tracer. Costs roughly £6 as a phone app but it's a bit crap. They also do it as pc program which is $80 a year to rent last time I looked and is the full nuts and very good.

[@hst1001]

@@thehairygolfer Thanks! I'm enjoying watching your quest! I only get out 2 or 3 times a year and I'm going to leave all my woods behind the next time I go play.

[@thehairygolfer]

@@hst1001 Thankyou. It's worth leaving them out for an experiment. Then slowly adding them back in. I still do from time to time. It's surprising how well you do with just a hybrid as your longest club. Good luck.

[@hst1001]

For those interested...Matt has a great video here that describes this entire process in about 5 minutes...which matches my attention span...well done!
ua-cam.com/video/6mtJd8ZdSIM/v-deo.htmlsi=YTBKth9ZVrHTyL05

[@Tommy-pd7nm]

Kümmel's lovely :P

[@OffBrandGolf]

The sky is beautiful out there. Like playing in a painting. The past couple of days I felt like I was playing in a smut rag with @notascratchgolfer

[@Golfguy1]

Ben Hogan…Ben Crenshaw???🏌🏿‍♂️⛳️😎👍🇺🇸

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

11:32 Hitting a 7 iron? at a 222 yard par 3?... are you out of your mind?

[@GolfSidekick]

Did you hear/listen to the explanation?

[@mikemyers7317]

That pic was not Hogan..?

[@franskrause4658]

9:30.... could you have used a hybrid here?

[@GolfSidekick]

Of course yes playa

[@natheward_]

I think you’ll rip the old course up but the damage may have already been done, 4.2 hcp I reckon

[@twinlens]

Your takeaway _may_ be sneaking _inside_ on this trip?