I haven’t been watching as many golf videos lately (trying to stick with what’s working). But I have to say, I always watch your vids. They are so well put together and the way you present things, just makes me more interested. Great work !!!!!
I agree with many that enjoy your channel. Not taking a shot at you. But its time to take it out of the Sim once in a while. In my opinion a Sim can become a crutch, which in most cases does not translate well to real life range or course with dirt and grass wind and rain, lie angles etc. Just saying.
That's very true. A good sim game doesn't translate directly over to the course. But, filming on course, on the weekend (which is my only time off), in crowds of people, is difficult. Also, I don't get out to play as often as I'd like with my life schedule. And on top of that, anytime in the past that I've put out a course vlog, because several people have asked me to, the videos get some of the lowest views on the channel. After being deflated time and time again, I just lost interest in filming on course. Not to say that I won't from time to time, but I have to fit it in where I can.
GTD 2.0, adopting the parental voice even in the video title. I like it! You've got a great speaking voice, the accent doesn't hurt, and the pacing is near perfection, and you throw in ample hand gestures for good measure which nearly all people tend to identify well with. So great job. Also, your shots broke down extremely well for illustrating your points as they represented more of an average distribution for a large sub-section of golfers. One thing that kind of came up in the video but wasn't explicitly mentioned is that most golfers can hit far better shots on the range than they do on the course since they get to repeat their motion with the same club consecutively. We tend to think that we hit our clubs like we do on the range but that is usually far from the truth for amateurs but much more true for pros or high level amateurs. Ulitmately golfers have to learn to think positively over shots without thinking unrealistically. As in-round ball striking patterns become obvious golfers can also learn to adjust their targets somewhat for improved scoring possibilities but that's a bit more of an advanced skill. Cheers.
That's absolutely a great point, and it's a great reason to track things with an app. I use Golfpad, but there are lots of apps to choose from. It keeps all of that REAL data from your rounds. Crucial to understanding reality.
Of all the advice, I would say the most important is knowing how far you hit your clubs. You are going to hit the ball left and right, but you need to know how far you hit your irons.
I’m going out the door to play and here you are … great timing I’m struggling some and have been thinking about all you said here and will take it with me today The numbers don’t lie and you presented them perfectly Great timing 👍
You are correct. I live in the Colorado mtns and don't have space inside to take a full swing with any club, but do have a carpeted basement big enough to practice pitching and chipping and putting. So I did every day. The result? The first three rounds of the season were the three lowest rounds of my life. IMO the 30' pitch dialed in my take away and that translated somehow into my full swing. And now my putting stroke is so grooved, I feel certain that I'll 1 or 2 putt every green no matter what (even if 3 putts do still happen from time to time.). I almost don't care where my drive lands as long as the ball is in play and don't care where my 2nd shot lands either, only because I have so much confidence in pitching and putting.
Knowing your carry yardage is vital to playing good golf; so is course management, meaning knowing the lie conditions of the ball, the weather, elevation, pin position, hazards; and staying mentally strong, because every shot really does count. Cheers.
According to ShotScope a scratch handicap only makes 43% of their putts from 6-12 feet. Professionals only make about 40% from 10 feet. I think that we amateurs have unrealistic expectations on how many we should make, and not enough on how to get there (i.e. greens in regulation).
I got to the course this weekend and shot a 91 at Wolf Run in Reno. Hit some great shots and also hit some poor ones. Putting was sketchy because the greens were lightning fast. My previous score on that course was 112. Love this swing method. It’s only gonna get better
I read that from the millions of shots recorded through Arccos, the 60 degree wedge had the highest percentage (by a large margin) of short shots than any other club in the bag. Mine is permanently in the garage 😢
The #1 reason I can't break 90 is lack of distance. Tried so many swing methods, golf coaches, training aids. Nothing has helped me achieve longer distances with each club, especially driver.
@GolfTestDummy I play from the red forward tee boxes. Driver max 180 yards, usually average around 165. Longest iron is 6i that goes 130 max, average 120.
Correct, but I think this all speaks to exactly what I was saying. I'll try and explain without writing a novel.... I dont know what courses you play, but in my experience, the forward tees at most courses mean par 4s are around 250 to 300 yards. If that's the case, even if you hit a 150 driver and a 115 6 iron, you're gonna be within 20 to 30 yards of center green most times, which would likely leave you about 15 yards from the fringe. With a decent short game, you can pitch or chip to 10-15 feet of the hole with your third, and have a chance at making a putt for par, or a 2 putt bogey. 18 bogeys is 90, so to get lower than that, you'll need to chip and pitch closer to get higher percentage putts. Also, some of those greens you'll need to hit in regulation, so you can have 2 putts for par. Par 3s are likely well within your range, so those are low hanging fruit. Now, if you aren't hitting any greens that are in your range, that's an accuracy problem, not distance. If you hit tee shots OB or in the trees, again, that's accuracy, not distance. If you're not able to put some chips and pitches close, that's a short game problem, again, not distance. And if you're not making 1 and 2 putts each hole, and you have several 3 putts per round, well, you get the idea. Here's a huge kudos to you in all of this. Most people, when struggling with distance, will never use their brain and play the correct tees. YOU ARE. That's absolutely huge. You definitely get bonus points for choosing your tees correctly in my book. I never play the blues or the tips, because my yardages don't match up, but tons of people, hitting it shorter than me, are at the back tee boxes. Ridiculous.
I haven’t been watching as many golf videos lately (trying to stick with what’s working). But I have to say, I always watch your vids. They are so well put together and the way you present things, just makes me more interested. Great work !!!!!
I appreciate that an absolute ton. Thank you.
I agree with many that enjoy your channel. Not taking a shot at you. But its time to take it out of the Sim once in a while. In my opinion a Sim can become a crutch, which in most cases does not translate well to real life range or course with dirt and grass wind and rain, lie angles etc. Just saying.
That's very true. A good sim game doesn't translate directly over to the course. But, filming on course, on the weekend (which is my only time off), in crowds of people, is difficult. Also, I don't get out to play as often as I'd like with my life schedule. And on top of that, anytime in the past that I've put out a course vlog, because several people have asked me to, the videos get some of the lowest views on the channel. After being deflated time and time again, I just lost interest in filming on course. Not to say that I won't from time to time, but I have to fit it in where I can.
Bring course vlogs back! Maybe do like a 9 hole video every so often?
They generally perform terribly. People don't watch.
GTD 2.0, adopting the parental voice even in the video title. I like it! You've got a great speaking voice, the accent doesn't hurt, and the pacing is near perfection, and you throw in ample hand gestures for good measure which nearly all people tend to identify well with. So great job.
Also, your shots broke down extremely well for illustrating your points as they represented more of an average distribution for a large sub-section of golfers. One thing that kind of came up in the video but wasn't explicitly mentioned is that most golfers can hit far better shots on the range than they do on the course since they get to repeat their motion with the same club consecutively. We tend to think that we hit our clubs like we do on the range but that is usually far from the truth for amateurs but much more true for pros or high level amateurs. Ulitmately golfers have to learn to think positively over shots without thinking unrealistically.
As in-round ball striking patterns become obvious golfers can also learn to adjust their targets somewhat for improved scoring possibilities but that's a bit more of an advanced skill. Cheers.
That's absolutely a great point, and it's a great reason to track things with an app. I use Golfpad, but there are lots of apps to choose from. It keeps all of that REAL data from your rounds. Crucial to understanding reality.
Of all the advice, I would say the most important is knowing how far you hit your clubs. You are going to hit the ball left and right, but you need to know how far you hit your irons.
You’ve also gotta have a “stock” bunker shot, and chip shot. This also comes down to practice and knowing carry and roll-out.
I’m going out the door to play and here you are … great timing
I’m struggling some and have been thinking about all you said here and will take it with me today
The numbers don’t lie and you presented them perfectly
Great timing 👍
Best of luck out there!
Wise words! Excellent video!
You are correct. I live in the Colorado mtns and don't have space inside to take a full swing with any club, but do have a carpeted basement big enough to practice pitching and chipping and putting. So I did every day. The result? The first three rounds of the season were the three lowest rounds of my life.
IMO the 30' pitch dialed in my take away and that translated somehow into my full swing.
And now my putting stroke is so grooved, I feel certain that I'll 1 or 2 putt every green no matter what (even if 3 putts do still happen from time to time.).
I almost don't care where my drive lands as long as the ball is in play and don't care where my 2nd shot lands either, only because I have so much confidence in pitching and putting.
The short game and putting will drop strokes faster than anything else.
Knowing your carry yardage is vital to playing good golf; so is course management, meaning knowing the lie conditions of the ball, the weather, elevation, pin position, hazards; and staying mentally strong, because every shot really does count. Cheers.
Every last one.
Played my 1st round Monday had my 2nd lower back surgery in December. Have lot's of work but at least I finally hit
That's fantastic to hear!
According to ShotScope a scratch handicap only makes 43% of their putts from 6-12 feet. Professionals only make about 40% from 10 feet. I think that we amateurs have unrealistic expectations on how many we should make, and not enough on how to get there (i.e. greens in regulation).
Absolutely.
We could all use a course management lesson
Yes sir. Completely agree.
I got to the course this weekend and shot a 91 at Wolf Run in Reno. Hit some great shots and also hit some poor ones. Putting was sketchy because the greens were lightning fast. My previous score on that course was 112. Love this swing method. It’s only gonna get better
I read that from the millions of shots recorded through Arccos, the 60 degree wedge had the highest percentage (by a large margin) of short shots than any other club in the bag.
Mine is permanently in the garage 😢
The number of times wedges are used is much higher than people assume. It's nuts.
The #1 reason I can't break 90 is lack of distance. Tried so many swing methods, golf coaches, training aids. Nothing has helped me achieve longer distances with each club, especially driver.
I'm not sure what distances you get, but what tees do you play from?
@GolfTestDummy I play from the red forward tee boxes. Driver max 180 yards, usually average around 165. Longest iron is 6i that goes 130 max, average 120.
@@JeffPassageCPA So, driver 6 iron puts you 310, which is probably a pretty average par 4 from the forward tees, isn't it?
@@GolfTestDummy of course, that's presuming I hit each club maximum distance and on line.
Correct, but I think this all speaks to exactly what I was saying. I'll try and explain without writing a novel....
I dont know what courses you play, but in my experience, the forward tees at most courses mean par 4s are around 250 to 300 yards. If that's the case, even if you hit a 150 driver and a 115 6 iron, you're gonna be within 20 to 30 yards of center green most times, which would likely leave you about 15 yards from the fringe. With a decent short game, you can pitch or chip to 10-15 feet of the hole with your third, and have a chance at making a putt for par, or a 2 putt bogey. 18 bogeys is 90, so to get lower than that, you'll need to chip and pitch closer to get higher percentage putts. Also, some of those greens you'll need to hit in regulation, so you can have 2 putts for par. Par 3s are likely well within your range, so those are low hanging fruit.
Now, if you aren't hitting any greens that are in your range, that's an accuracy problem, not distance. If you hit tee shots OB or in the trees, again, that's accuracy, not distance. If you're not able to put some chips and pitches close, that's a short game problem, again, not distance. And if you're not making 1 and 2 putts each hole, and you have several 3 putts per round, well, you get the idea.
Here's a huge kudos to you in all of this. Most people, when struggling with distance, will never use their brain and play the correct tees. YOU ARE. That's absolutely huge. You definitely get bonus points for choosing your tees correctly in my book. I never play the blues or the tips, because my yardages don't match up, but tons of people, hitting it shorter than me, are at the back tee boxes. Ridiculous.
Ego is a strange bird. Play smarter!
Very much so.
Let's freaking go 🏌️