I can no longer do this...
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- Опубліковано 31 бер 2024
- I really don't know how to deal with this. Is there a need for my UA-cam channel? I don't understand the algorithm and I'm so confused! I can no longer do this keyword/algorithm/thumbnail chasing grind. SOMETHING NEEDS TO CHANGE for my golf channel to continue.
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Steve, as I write this, your video has already had over a thousand views, so your opening comment about how nobody is going to watch this one is null and void! As for where you go from here, you keep doing what you're doing. The thing about golf instruction, in my mind, is that you can go over and over the same subject matter ad infinitum and people will continue to watch so long as you present the content in a different way. Danny Maude is a perfect case in point! As for what he's doing that you're not, well, I would wager (and win!) that Mr. Maude has a professional marketing team behind him that has helped him grow his channel to the point where the number of his subscribers is attracting attention from some of the equipment and ball makers. There is no difference in the quality of the videos that you both make. Further to that, you both present as strong on-camera hosts. In fact, your sense of humour and self-deprecation (and that great Scottish accent!) combined with your unbridled enthusiasm makes for a winning formula, buddy. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you ARE Eureka golf! It's your swing and it works. Maude's stuff, as good as it is, is just text book next to yours - nothing unique. I've watched your channel since the days when you only had 20 thousand subscribers and now look where you are! Stay the course, Steve. We need ya!!
What a brilliant reply! 👏🏻👏🏻
I agree!
I wish I’d said that….. well put 👍
Awsome and Correct Analysis!!!!
Well said.
Steve: I'm retired and 71 years old. I remember a time when one of my boys was young and he asked me what he should do with his life. I told him I could not answer that for him but I told him this: Whatever you do, 2 things must exist for you to succeed (besides $$, of course). First, you must be good at your job. Steve, you are very good at what you do and it's why I watch you. Second, you must love what you do. I watched this entire video because I feared you would leave for good. Grateful that you'll be sticking around. But you must find a way to love what you do and it appears you have come to the same conclusion. Best wishes and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.
You're awesome dude. 💪🏻😎🤘🏻
You're one of the most personable golf teachers on utube. Don't give it up because I love your style and your instruction. Keep going pal.
I also enjoy the thoughtful content and you take me to Scotland vicariously 😊
Keep doing what your doing Steve your content is all pretty damn good. All you need is that break like one of those big brands sponsoring you and bring your channel to the next level. Pebbles golf course looks amazing also. Would absolutely love to play it one day in the future
Steve bring in a few guys at a basic level and turn them around with a few of your excellent tips, Danny did that with his Dad in one example. Best of Luck your Day will Come
Steve, I now live in Sydney Australia and have been a subscriber to your channel for a while now, Why? Because I really enjoy your simplistic way of helping golfers get better. The way you explain things is easy to understand, no gimmicks, no BS just honest help and guidance. The others you have mentioned are all doing really well, Rick Shiels may well be doing great on UA-cam but I would love to see you take him on at the game, my money would be on you. Please stick with it your efforts are really appreciated.
I was diagnosed with Cancer in Feb 2020 and was given 6 months to live. I was devastated. 16 surgeries later, intense radiation and chemo, a colostomy and I am still here, Why because I didn’t give up and made my mind up to beat the bastard deceased. I am now nearly 4 years cancer free and recently took golf up again after a 10 year break. Your tips inspired me to get out and play and you have helped me love the game again, so thank you. Life is too short mate, live for today and enjoy life while you can. There are no pockets in a shroud Steve, oh and I love Jelly beans but the ones they sell in Oz are crap. Hang on in there mate and throw the towel down to the others you mention and challenge them to a game, film that and your numbers and theirs will go crazy. Good luck Steve
Hi Stuart,
Thanks for your comments and support of my work. What an amazing journey you have been on and it really puts things into perspective. YOURE THE MAN!
Thanks again
Steve👍
Listen buddy. You have something they don’t. And that’s down to earth plain and simple character. You’re knowledge and and golf instructional content is second to none. Don’t give up buddy. You’re passion and sense of humour is brilliant. Keep going.
Hidden gem golf courses in Scotland would be great to watch.
Scotland has some of the best scenery in the world. Stuff the palm trees.
As a terrible amateur golfer, I get into bad situations alot. Under trees, the rough, sand you get the idea. Never see any lessons from anyone of how to make the best of a bad situation.
Everyone loves equipment reviews.
You have ask yourself what do we as subscribers want from a channel. Yes we want instruction, education, and entertainment. But we above all love your humour and honesty about this frustrating game.. carry on Steve the sun will shine again
I would be interested in seeing you play more Scottish courses and talk about them from a Scotsmen point of view. There is so much golf history there.
I'd like that too. I turn 50 in 5 years and I really want to do a golf trip there but play a lot off off the beaten path courses, I'd like to play the Old Course but it's not a must for me.
second this ^^ Scottish golf roads trips combined with reviews of whisky distilleries, local pubs, etc etc, and info on how to get there
I think this is an awesome idea.... Steve - you have an amazing camera manner, and we're sitting here in the home of golf with some of the best, and most famous courses in the world on our doorstep. You can deliver great content to the biggest golf market in the world, in their own language (albeit, with a Scottish twang 😂). Take a combination of your instructional content, on some of our best known, and hidden gem courses and I think you have something completely unique. You're not Danny Maude, Rick Sheils or Peter Finch. You are you, and you live in a far better location. A bit of traction in the US based on uniquely Scottish content and I think your channel could explode. I've been a subscriber since around 40k, and you continue to deliver.
Worrying about the algorithm is like worrying about pension. If you look daily, you'll follow the ups and downs too closely.
Looking forward to the new content, and the gold play button.
Cheers,
R
Steve, I agree, as someone in North America, who has been fortunate to play some Open courses, I do like the coaching however I also want to live vicariously through you and see all sorts of Scottish courses in all sorts of weather and conditions. Play with others, and have fun, fun for you is fun for us, mix it up.
Would be great viewing to see you doing course vlogs. The courses you have in Scotland you'd be spoilt for choice. Got to be worth a try. You mentioned Rick Shiels and yes he has lots of followers on YT, but look at his content, look at the courses he's playing and he doesn't do tuition, not sure if he does club reviews now. His break 75 is a really good watch. Could you do something similar in Scotland? But don't give up what you've built.
Simply the most most refreshing YT video I've seen in years. It's gotten to the point where you can't tell one golf YT channel from another.
What ever you decide Steve, you're amongst the best out there. An elite coach, giving free online tuition. I've played for 50 years but have learnt more about the golf swing over the last few years from content than the rest of my golfing life. Bonkers. Rick isn't in this market, he was just the first. Well done and thank you.
When I started playing golf 4 years ago, I subscribed to all the YT heavyweights - Rick, Pete, Danny, Me And My Golf, Chris Ryan, Mark Crossfield, and a dozen more. Today I follow two. Russell Heritage and you. Nuff said.
Awesome🙏🏻
Steve hang in there brother. I’ve had my youtube channel for 9 years and over 3500 long form videos and only have 23.5 thousand subscribers. You’re doing great man just keep doing what you’re doing and remember if you’re trying to do this channel to make money it will inevitably fail. Continue doing what you’re passionate about because that’s what rubs off to the audience. And if the money and everything else comes through in the long run, then that’s just icing on the cake, but you should be extremely proud of your efforts and what you’ve accomplished I would give anything to the number of subscribers and the amount of views that you get
Hi Steve. As someone who is 72 and has just survived a heart attack ( I was playing golf again 2 weeks later), and who lost his last labrador 2 years ago, I'd gladly trade places with you. I can't answer why the likes of Rick, Peter and Matt Fryer have such huge followings, but I think I can say why Danny Maude has. It's his massive enthusiasm for golf, and his very simple way of coaching. He's my number one teacher because of that. I get that you are down in the dumps, maybe because of your friend's cancer, but Hope you can pull yourself through this spot of depression. I'd love to see you doing some course vlogs showing us some of the amazing courses you have on your side of the border. Maybe take a mate along with you as some of the other UA-camrs do. I'm a subscriber, and look forward to seeing more from you.
I'm in my sixties and took up golf around 6 months ago after more than 20 years of a gap due to back issues. Danny Maude was the very first UA-cam video l watched back in August and l still dip into them now and again on long rainy days, along with Peter Finch, Alex Elliot and Golf Life etc. I think I've watched just about everybody at one point but Steve your instruction resonated with me the most by far. I've improved every aspect of my game especially driving (although l still need to improve on slicing and aiming!) Don't give up you are very good at what you do and being born and bred in Scotland the weather is normal for me but maybe a sneaky wee deal with the golfing holiday companies would enable you to do some stuff from abroad? Also persuade Wilson to help you out with a few giveaways?😊
One of the best honest golf vids I have seen. So powerful. It all comes down to exactly what you said. Golf is life. Life is not a straight line. Ben Hogan said if you hit a straight ball you got lucky. Life is a bunch of draws, fades, duck hooks, shanks and slices. It’s all how we prepare for them when it happens. Golf is all about preparation. Golf is all about learning. When you think you have golf all figured out, golf kicks in the butt to say, hey you have a lot more to learn in life. Don’t be so content. I have been teaching gold for about 18 years. I’m 74 (don’t have many jelly beans left). I have made hundreds of swing videos for my students. And this is the answer I get when I ask them or there parents if they watched them, studied them or practiced them and 99% of them give me the same answer, no with some type of excuse. Is it disheartening? Most definitely. But I look at it as panning for gold. You can pan for years and get nothing but sand, rocks and maybe some gold dust. Then one day out of nowhere when you are ready to give up you fine a good nugget that’s worth thousands. Just like life. Just like golf, just like getting a hole in one. It comes along when you least expect it. If it wasn’t for your videos I would have never got my first hole in one. I have a saying “when you are in the valley look to the mountain top and when you are on the mountain top beware of the valley. But never give up until that last jelly bean is gone. I love your content, the way you teach in the conditions you teach in, the beautiful scenery. I love the accent. Hoping as you move forward you will grow stronger, maybe add some content videoing you giving a student a lesson and during your videos walking the course just reference some of your past instructional vids. Always remember this great game is all about life’s lessons, you against you, you against the golf course. Looking forward to your new content.
Hey Steve, what I want YOU to know is I appreciate YOU. And I'm sure THOUSANDS of others, like me, feel exactly the same. Thank you. Yes, the videos have always been great. But they're great because of you're enthusiasm, your knowledge, and your joy of the game come out in each one.
Now come on ..... I know it's just April and you're from the East of Scotland .... dour, etc. (at least not usually crabbit on the channel) but your contribution to golf on UA-cam has been excellent! Hand in there until late Spring!
And one last comment. Your videos and Eureka golf swing has me hitting the ball pure. My swing speed has gone up to a consistent 109. Think of how many people you have helped.
Add playing Scottish courses with challengers.
We have to thank yóu Steve! When I retired 5y ago, I decided to totally build up my swing with my Dutch pro to get an consistent swing. Between my monthly lessons I viewed dozens of instructors but always returned to your vids, because you could explain the things my pro tried to make me do. You are gifted with educational talents which appeal to so many, that is what should make you proud, not just a number from YT. I viewed this vid several times & think you’re making the right choise: for the things to enjoy in life and not be lived by an algorithm.
I am a 75 year-old golfer been playing for 55 years. I have watched all of the people that you mentioned but I only follow you and you are the only person that I subscribe to, that should tell you something.
I'm a midlander so you're scottish accent doesn't faze me in the least . Why don't you show us some of those beautiful scottish golf courses off the beaten track, that would be interesting.
We all have bad days and feel a little un-loved, just keep going, sometimes life is just full of hills. Rome wasn't built in a day.
Sorry to hear about your friend, Steve. Personally, I find your candor about golf, and life in general, refreshing. As for what I would like to see? More of the beautiful Scottish courses and scenery, and you just playing and talking through your game and shot selection and reasoning behind it. I have found that to be a great help in my game, and I learned it from you on this channel. Me personally, I love the look of the Scottish golf courses, and would love to play there (I’m in the USA). Perhaps when I come to the open at Troon this year, I can pop down and play some of these courses you are always playing at. I’d love that. I’ll still be watching whatever direction you decide to take. Cheers
100k subscribers is an amazing achievement but it appears the goalposts for being a high profile channel have moved up. Keep at it and fingers crossed you reach that critical mass and the subscribers will snowball.
I think you've got the fundamentals right - you have a clear channel brand based on technical coaching and your personal humour. You have a great, natural presentation style that 100,000 people like. In my opinion you should not change these fundamentals even if you decide to experiment with different videos.
Things you might want to consider compared to other channels -
- please don't go down the clickbait route but maybe consider experimenting with different thumbnails and titles to see what works
- maybe have a series of videos focused on a theme such as playing difficult lies, changes when playing in wind or rain etc.
- what about a series working with 4 different players you coach helping them break 100, 90, 80, 70 working on all aspects of the game including course management, reading your lie and shot selection, short game etc
Keep up the good work
I have just discovered your channel, the two videos were to stop hitting it right and hitting driver straighter. They are the best I have seen, very plain and easy to follow a proper golf instruction lesson that has worked for me.
The others such as Rick and Peter play amazing courses with guests but the instruction is minimal. Yours feels a proper relatable golf instruction site please keep going. There is a place for a site that show real golf that we can all identify with.
Thank you.
Steve...you gave a driver tip. 12 inches back 3 in. That tip alone has changed my game. Thank you for that. I struggled with driver for years and now im excited for golf again. Ive watched a lot of golf instruction and thats the best tip ive EVER got. 👏
I’ve followed eureka method for about 3 months
It works …. Lowest handicap 4.4 since I ve been playing over 30 years now 61
So thanks Steve great concept
Highly amusing content as well
Tim
Steve, there's a lot of golf instruction out there on UA-cam. While many channels seem to be carbon copies of one another, even to the point where their weekly lessons are nearly alike, your content connects with me. I've watched you for at least 3 years or more and gone back through your channel archives many times. I'm in the US and you're easy to understand and the points you make about the game and swing are so easy to understand as well. Not sure I have an answer where the subscribers are or if there's any magic at attracting them. Whatever you might change going forward, I'll still tune into you. You've helped me a great deal to enjoy the game and play better.
Don't give in.
I watch your content in batches almost in catch up mode.
I love your videos & didn't appreciate the time and effort & heart that is put into each episode.
Thanks for your time.
Steve, An interesting vlog.
I would adopt some of the 'variety' offered by some of the other 'UA-camrs' (inc Iona, Tubes, etc).
Do some (on course) 'challenges', inc explanation/coaching of shots.
Keep your humor and editing skills, that is one of your greatest assets!
Be an ambassador for the 'Effortless Swing' (and market/promote that), that's got to be a huge winner?
Celebrities?
Visit key courses/holes?
'Down to earth'/'The working Mans swing?
Back to basics?
The 'everyday' swing?
Skill shots competitions (via invitation/video).
Subscriber problems (and how to fix).
Hope this helps! I am now recovering myself from cancer, and enjoyed my first game today (albeit a bit wet!) since my operation. As I head into retirement I wish to get back into the game, and having subscribed and watched most of your videos, will use these for skills and inspiration.
Long time subscriber here. You asked a lot of questions in the first half of the video … why are you low on views? Etc.
Later the reveal of life news.
I love your channel… but I’m Scottish and I Get it. We are a minority.
I play golf in all sort of shitey weather… as do you… again minority.
Cardrona GC is nice in nice weather but mainly looks a bit rough … not exactly Mike Malaska country … minority.
But your personality and transparent honesty is your USP.
Fk the algorithm , do what you want to do, be happy and …. and this is Gold….get some winter sun every year… we suffer from seasonal affective disorder in the north ( SAD) wether we believe it or not, it’s a mood killer and makes our life tougher than it needs to be.
Good luck with the rest of your jelly beans… do what is right for you… but sincere thanks for so much solid gold tuition , with or without Callaway.
Europa golf swing changed my golf..thanks..keep ❤teaching
Europa really aye 😂😂
This is my third comment having commented at various points 😅. This is probably the most touching of all the 000’s of videos I’ve watched on UA-cam. An absolute fucking masterclass of authenticity and no fucks given. Love it. Btw, I’ve 10000 jelly beans left, what an analogy. You’ve single handedly changed my perspective on life. Thank you sir 👏
Steve, I think your channel and teaching is brilliant. You were the first teacher who told me that my golf swing needed major surgery without fear of of rejection, and I am now a better golfer because of that. I think I watch your videos because they come over as well informed and unrehearsed, and I like that. Anyway I just enjoy watching you hit a ball and talking about it.
Please keep in mind that you don't have a production team. some of the slick content I watch has a production team to feed and these would definitely fail without a lot of subscribers.
By the way I've watched Danny Maude and others often but never felt the urge to subscribe to them. I can't stand the way he talks.
I'll keep watching your videos whatever the content, as long as your hitting balls.
Love this channel and he's definitely helped me, esp with his advice on simplifying pitching and chipping. I would say, as a late-50s aging high-handicapper, that more of that - simplying the game, but also the thought process, is what I'm after. How should I think about the game? About each hole? What decisions can and should I be making with limited (and fading) skills that will enable me to keep enjoying the game? I feel like that's most of us who seek out these videos. The guys that are really good don't watch these, they are already good or have their own coach/instructor. So in order for these to resonate, they have to appeal to those living right where Steve is now - on the verge of quitting or, at the very least, wondering how much longer they can enjoy the game. Help me do that and I'm all in.
Stevie bach, don't give up, you are a seriously good coach, you're enthusiastic and amusing. Consider refreshing your presentation somehow, what about an indoor simulator. You're a tad down because of your pal's bad news, the weather and UA-cam's insidious algorithms. I and hundreds if not thousands have learned a lot from you so reconsider please.
Please Steve continue making videos I'm 75 and just down the road from you.
You are the one and only Steve Jonston mabe I spelt that wrong lol 😅 but you tell it like it is this is golf it is never perfect ever that's what keeps people going TRYING to get that little Wight thing in the hole.
You are the only one that tells it like it is. True and honest not like those other influences your out on the corse wet and blustery witch it is in the north east its ar for the course so please carry on uploading
I might pop up one day and have a round with you. If we get a bit of a dry spell.
Steve, I latched onto you because I tried the open stance swing you are teaching. I then dropped it for a while, then came back to it and have been with it ever since. Although it works really well, not everyone needs what your teaching, and so more varied content I think will help. One of the other guys on here said about regurgitating content and presenting in a different way, if you add to that playing rounds at courses in Scotland, maybe the odd giveaway or competition for gear, teaching or subscription, it will appeal to more golfers and gain you a bigger audience. I always enjoy the way you present content and use you for long game and Dan Grieve for short, but do believe that golfers are always looking at playing in Scotland, but cant always afford to do the big courses, so maybe playing videos at medium to less expensive gems around Scotland. There is also scope for live Q & A’s as well as live or edited lessons. Keep going, I can tell it is a bit draining at times, but there is a value to what you are doing, and a few tweeks will pay you back !
Steve - you need to learn to appreciate what you are bringing to this that is unique. Let the others do what they do. You do you!
I’ve watched tons of UA-cam golf instruction, across tens of content creators. So why was it that your video on ‘Ben Hogan’s grip’ was the most compelling, brilliant, funny, effective content I’ve seen? It’s changed my game, I’m hitting the ball well again and loving the game again. THANK YOU!!
You’ve got a unique brand. Keep it going, you’re on to something 👍🏼
Thanks Paul for your supportive comments👍
I am from argentina , 49 years old, i play golf every day, i watch every golf channel in youtube in spanish and english, your driver videos were the most important for me because your swing is very similar to what i am looking to do, what i find the least on the internet are videos about court strategy , players sometimes need advice on how to play in each situation. Greetings.
I am watching Steve. I have been watching since I started the sport almost three years ago. Don't you dare give up on me and many golfers who follow you. Come on brother! You're much needed in the golfing community; and I will not stop watching. Peace!
I like this channel more than any other. I struggle visualise what i am doing vs what you are suggesting i do. All the lessons i have had are crap because of loa expectations of pro. How do I translate what you are telling me to do into actually doing it. I'm obviously not doing what you suggest even though i am trying. So I've watched your frustration_ so that's mine which makes me equally miserable.you say no one is watching. I'm watching but can't do it. How do we bridge this
Your channel Is great Steve. I have learned alot from it and because of it use Eureka! It really was a revelation!. I like to consider myself testament to your online coaching as after I adopted it I went from 26hcp to 16 now in half a season. Looking to get another visit in May. Been working on the advice you gave me on the day. Keep the content coming mate, I for one appreciate every bit of it !!
Love your channel and content, love your accent. You have provided many, many valuable golf instruction videos. Thank-you for all that you have provided.
Steve.....3 items....1. From North Dakota, in the states, two years ago i decided to try to learn how to play golf having never even picked up a golf club. Your video is the first one i ever watched, and i never miss one. The fact that you showed me everything i know about this amazing, frustrating game speaks to your relatability because what i dont want is some snobby uptight F-ck stick talking down to me. 2. Of all the channels out there, you are on the top of my bucket list to play a round with, because you are as real as it gets, and that is what folks really want. Fake is what the world is turning into, and you give me hope for world. 3. My USMC bros and I have a saying "EVERY day above ground....is a good F--ckin day! " Keep doing what you're doing for the love of it...money comes and goes and if chasing that algorithm is pissing all over you love of what you do...F-CK 'EM...in the end true happiness is priceless, and fleeting. You bared your soul for the world, and your integrity will see you thru. Keep hittin em straight....most of the time. 😊
A really honest video Steve . I sense your frustration and also emotion cos you put some amount of work in . I see your videos as all instructional based and the others are more in the entertainment ‘camp ‘ . Like golf life etc . I see them as a different market share type thing . Danny Maude was a great comparison cos his are all instruction based and his coaching is not better than yours and wouldn’t say his accent is any easier to understand . I’ve often wondered why your subs are around the 100k mark . I’m no expert on UA-cam algorithms . Maybe a change in directional content could help and some advice on this from a much more creative person than me . The others seem to collaborate a lot more and market each other . Could you do that ? Play them in matches type thing ? Obviously it’s dead easy for me to suggest that and not easy in reality
Keep the head up mate . There are still many that really appreciate your superb content . 100k followers in this type of market ain’t too shabby but clearly deserves more
You've pretty much nailed it.
Keep it up mate. Best golf content on you tube 👊🏻⛳️
Listening to you at 02:49 on Tuesday 2nd of April, what comes to mind as I don’t know the process/algorithms for you tube is, i watch you when you put stuff out and go back to your previous content when i need reminding how to play golf, i thought you tube was the bonus on top of everything else you do, but realise the time and effort you put into it which is often not recognised, your humour , the occasional swearing, the mistakes, the banter, Scotland etc are what make us check out the videos learning in a good way at an easy pace , you being from Scotland and playing the courses up there is a huge wish of many like myself so maybe some of the hidden affordable courses pushed by you would not only give us insight and options to play but could by affiliation be beneficial in regards to rewards i.e. gear tests, playing deals, places to go etc as well as the continued tutorials on issues we golfers may find ourselves in when playing different courses such as links, lakes, hilly, flat courses, i for one will continue to follow you, in regards to jelly beans let them count themselves pal we do what we can with out planning every minute every second as what happens will happen its how we respond to the good the bad and the ugly that make us who we are, hope this make sense as i have had a wee dram or two😂….. just a bit more as i have half a glass left, the influencers you mention are sales people and living of the early times, there is less and less more helpful content coming from them which why you are stuck with me and I don’t watch their look at me entertainment, don’t get me wrong i am impressed with how they got there but not how they sit on their stuffed mattresses and push out mediocre content. Keep up the good work and if you need to take a timeout then take one but let us know for how long so we can do things until you get back like meaningful conversations with our partners, home educating the kids, sleeping, flower arranging, etc, stay strong youth😂
Steve, you sir; kept me playing golf after my back injury. I was down, couldn’t walk 4 holes let alone 9. I was home bound for 6 months, not allowed to do anything. I watched your vids and subscribed after the first one. These last three yrs I have played better golf thanks to your “efforts”. Keep them coming and I’ll keep watching.
Agreed, with everything you've said, Mr. Steve.♪
I have my own UA-cam channel (guitar-oriented),
and I know how much goes into creating content (respect, sir for your 1200 videos).♪
One thing is sure, your (very fluid) swing, is way more elegant and most probably way more efficient than Rick Shiel's one
(he's a great content creator too (with many A-list guests (it helps), but IMHO, his swing (and short game) is horrendous. ♪
I'm new here, (The YT algorithms helped you with this one (lol...), and I'll subscribe + the bel.
I will be patient awaiting your next video, my friend.♪
Peace from MTL (CDN) + Respect ;l^) ♪
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Exactly! Nice Job! April Fools!😂😂👍👍
I’am watching this for the second time today. Hang in there Steve !!! I have been trying to swing with open stance for 40 years and could no get it to work. Then I found you. Went from 16 Hcp to a 9 in two weeks. Driver was worst club in bag and now it’s my best. So thank you,thank you !!! Every time I see some one struggling , I give them your UA-cam channel . Tomorrow having swing session with a 7 foot tall basketball player and will teach him the Eureka swing. And tell him to watch your channel as well. So word of mouth will grow you !! Love your sense of humor as well. Being American I had trouble understanding your Scottish accent at first , so watched with closed captioning , but now I finally have learned my second language 😊 Love You Man 😀👍
Steve, I'm saddened to hear of your struggle. You deserve success for your effort. I love watching your content and appreciate your approach and attitude. I'm not a content creator but rather a golf addict so I may not know what I'm talking about but I do know what I like to watch. The only suggestion I can offer - forget the stupid algorithm! Make videos that highlight why all of us are so addicted to this game. The promise of the next shot being our best is what makes this game so special. The joy that comes from hitting a bomb drive, a pure iron shot or a chip that finds the bottom of the cup.... Share that happiness (and sometimes the disappointment) that golf brings to the world. Have fun, play golf with friends, share the emotion and keep going! Your next shot will be your best shot! Cheers!
You're not the largest channel but you're not the smallest either. And those who watch and subscribe do so because they like you and what you do. You're authentic which is what I appreciate the most. I sincerely hope that you find your joy and that you share it with us. Whatever it may be.
Screw any algorithm, this was one of the best videos I've watched on this platform in years. Do what makes you happy my friend and thank you for letting the viewers in. All the very best 👍
Steve, I consider you to be my online coach. I have learned so much from you over the past year. Every time I watch one of your videos, I feel like I am actually there with you. I love how you present each lesson. They are easy to follow and not overcomplicated. I have gleaned some good information from others, such as Danny Maude and Alex Elliott, but finding your channel was my Eureka moment. Please keep up the great work!
Wow, thanks!
Take it from an over-weight 84 year old who has been living with cancer for 14 years. I don't give the 3 big C;s I have much thought. I can not hit the ball very far or strait now, But can not wait for the rain and wind to go and I can go out and have a knock, come home buggerd ready for the next knock. Watching You Tube vidios of you and the rest of the very good pros. is my must watch, then go in the back garden and have a go. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, THANK-YOU ALL.
Steve, I have been following you and subscribed almost since you started. You are definitely one of my favorite teachers. I love the way you explain and execute a simple Golf Swing. Please stay with us.
The night is always at its darkest right before the dawn.
As a subscriber I appreciate your content. I found the eureka method fascinating and have put it on on-course use. Perspective can change with age and circumstances and our lived experience of life and its ups and downs and of those close to us. The realisation that our time on this planet is finite, comes into sharp focus, and we question what it is we are doing and what we want to do with our remaining time. I know of one hugely successful individual who has a countdown clock of the average male life expectancy on their phone, they see it everyday, and they use it as a motivation in their daily life to achieve and focus on what is important to them.
Ultimately, if an activity, like being a youtuber gives you sleepless nights, or the stress if it outweighs the fun parts of the job, then make the decision that is best for you. If there was no more new Steve Johnston content, I would miss it, but I would understand and trust that it was the right decision for you.. With the 1200 videos you have made , you owe us nothing and thank you so much for those videos.
I have a friend,whose motto is-we only get one go at life, but if you do it right, once is enough. So do what is right for you, whatever form that takes. Thanks for the today's video, it was real 👍
Steve - a while back I watched your video that focused on the grip discussion in Homer Kelly's book. To this day, I use that image and feel and incorporate that feel into my little impact drill I use at home or for range warm-up. I can't think of any one thing I use from the other guys - and I've watched them all - in such a focused, helpful way. Keep up the good work, keep posting, and let your friend know that thinking about golf will help him through his treatment, as it did for me. All the best, Scott
Hang in there, Steve! I was a Danny Maude follower for a couple of years until I found your channel. I've now subscribed to your channel and cancelled Danny's. Why? I feel your instruction is clearer and more effective, and I like your sense of humor and Scottish accent. The only thing I can think of that Danny does that you don't is he uses a golf simulator. Maybe that makes him look more contemporary and high-tech. I don't care about that, but maybe a lot of people do.
I have watched your method for quite awhile and your technique has worked for me. I go back and watch many episodes again and again. Because your method doesn’t mirror the current pro style, younger viewers may be reticent to take it up. It is not as sexy in their eyes as they watch the tournament pros hit and listen to the commentators review their swings in slow motion. These folks (many of which never had any athletic ability) think that somehow they can replicate what the pros do. They chase every new club and gimmick instead of simplifying their swings. I suggest that you take several of your students and show them during lessons and on course and track their improvement from start to finish. Your technique is so valid more people need to see it from the view of senior, mid age and junior golf students- anyway, that’s my view from Arizona. Everyone that sees my open stance wonders what the hell I’m doing until they see how I can hit with so much more consistency than before- Thank you for Eureka
All the best Steve for whatever you decide to do in the future. Have no doubt that as far as youtube golf instructors go - you are the man! I have been subscribing for about 4 years or so since I first came across you in your back garden/yard and never looked back. I have gained more golf knowledge from you than all of the rest of the people you mention put together....and by a country mile. It takes a certain skill to teach with a seemingly casual nature whilst delivering crystal clear easy to follow instructions with a purpose. Your quips and asides made me laugh so many times, but beneath all of that it is your open honesty that always shines through.
Steve, i have been following your content for a couple of years now. When i first viewed your content, i wasn't sure at all. This all changed when i tried a couple of your lesson tips. I am 70+ years . has reduced distance with every club. First improvement came from swallowing swing with driver, made it easier on the body and improved direction. Secondly, because loss of distance i can't reach greens in regulation. Your short game tips then became very important and helped me enjoy this wonderful game again. So thanks, Steve, we subscribers want more. Sorry you're feeling a bit despondent, chin up mate,you are one of the best out there.
Steve, keep doing what you are doing. Your accent is one of the attractions of the site. I visited you in 2023 for a lesson. Eureka has saved my golf game. I’m in my 60’s as I suspect many of your subscribers are senior golfers & that’s one of the key points about Eureka. I can get my belt buckle pointing at the target……. And hit the ball well.
Your message is spot on. Seniors like me understand the concept, you need professional help from marketeers to boost your UA-cam audience.
Please keep up the good work.
My swing is fully based on Eureka and your one-on-one video lessons. So your influence has been profound in my golfing world. You even put it all into Hogan speak at my request.
Hang in there, my friend. Your influence is bigger than you think.
Found your videos after I was turned on to the golfing machine….love the content, best wishes for whichever way you decide to go on UA-cam
Hi Steve, please stick with the channel. I have watched all the UK and US Golf UA-cam channels but none compares to yours. Love your passion for the game and authenticity. The content is amazing and Eureka Golf Swing has transformed my game. It is such a repeatable action and after a lifetime of applying band aid swing fixes every other round and going around in circles I now go out and play golf instead of playing swing. Hope to get over to Peebles in the summer and get a lesson with you. Looking forward to your next video whenever you are back on UA-cam. Hopefully I’ll not have to wait too long. Good luck and take care.👍
Steve to me you have the best instructional content on UA-cam. A few years back I was going to quit golf as I was playing poorly and stopped enjoying it. I then discovered your channel and the Eureka Golf swing. This transformed my games, making it more consistent and myself more competitive. Keep it going.
You’re my fav golf channel. I’ve learned a lot from your great instruction. It’s actually made a difference. Accent?!?! It’s one of the side attractions for me.
Keep it going sir. I commented in the past, if I could afford a trip across the pond, I’d come over and take some lessons from you.
What a heart you have. That’s the passion you pass to us. Your exuberance for golf. Hope all the best for my Scottish friend. JG
I’ve just discovered your content, it’s different but I like it & it’s started to help my game. You’re a great guy, keep it going!
Just found your Channel and Subscribed from tropical Northern Ireland. Love a real rant and golf ⛳️. That’s what we all do. First keeping it real golf channel I’ve seen. Keep going mate 💪
Steve, Thanks for sharing your feelings a very honest and insightful video. I feel like quitting golf but I keep going. Please keep going too. We all get down sometimes, especially in the winter. Im sure youll get through how you feel. All the Best.
Love the accent and the way you present your golf instruction its always fun and educational keep it going.
One of the best instructors out there. You’ve helped my game immensely. I’m looking forward to all your future content. Thanks, Steve. I’m playing better golf now than what I did years ago. I’m 68 and still playing regularly. Indoor in the winter because of that harsh weather over here in Canada.
You are everything I want to be you are: a better golfer, taller, younger and a Scot. I personally think your content is excellent your explanation are first class how others I watch do it
I’ve been a fan of you for quite awhile now. You showed me the gem and changed my game. If you’re struggling with moving forward don’t stress. You’re one of the best and you have fun when you’re doing it so maybe something else is happening in your life behind the scenes. I don’t no but I can say one thing you are way f&$#@,.g better than 98% of the others. I’m not a good golfer and don’t really fuss about that I just love the game and you to love to pass on great advise because you care. Cheer up mate you’re one of the best.
Thanks David. Much appreciated 🙏🏻
Nice to see a genuine true gent and show real feelings and i can say fight on mate your a great coach and your coaching and the theroy you teach is amazing thank you for this video . Just keep going love your stuff 😊
Love Eureka golf content. Hope you stick at it because it is honest golf and honest content. I watched the entire video as it was compelling. A bit car crash at times, but that added to the whole viewing experience. Very brave to post it. Hope you keep going, but only if are happy to!
Dear Steve, I'm watching your channel for years now and I'm still enjoying it. I subscribed to your channel when you only had about 20'. I was watching you drinking a Scotch on the 40' subs. But since I'm playing Golf for over 20 years now, I don't want to watch another video thats telling me how to swing. I really enjoy your tips on putting and all those little tweaks. But most off my time watching golf on YTube I'm looking for entertaining videos. Like you trying to play left handed. Don't get me wrong - I'd really would like to come down to Scotland to get a lesson from you - but in person. But please don't throw your channel away! I really like to watch you play on your corse and I really like to hear your accent. All the best to you!
I am joining the choir. I enjoy watching your content and multiple other instruction content of all kind. Slow mo, historical, humerous and serious. I fully would tune in for Scotlands many wonderful courses!!
I can understand your frustration, i'm a casual golfer and am subscribed to a number of channels including yours, but there are some weeks when i won't watch any of them because of personal circumstances. I think you have a great attitude and your instruction videos are excellent and informative. I guess in the end you have to make your own mind up as to whether or not it's worth the effort, but the work you have put in to you tube has been appreciated by many, so that's a good thing. I wish you much success in the future and above all good health for you and your family.
Hey Steve, hang tough mate. I panicked when I read the thumbnail. Your frustration, emotion and anger were clear to see and the fact that you risked the Matrix collapsing by actually talking about what's getting you down was brave and bloody refreshing! Like many people in the comments I think maybe a bit of 'travelling golf' to classic and unique Scottish courses might be fun. (For you as much as us). Get some young tech-head or budding videographer on-board to up the beauty of the experience. Thanks for all the long hours you've given us in helping us be better golfers. Greetings from sunny Sydney :)
Love your videos for the instruction which you always explain in simple terms and with great humour,
Sorry to see you doubting just how much we appreciate you.,
I'm from the states and actually prefer UK golf content. Dan Hendrickson, The Average Golfer, Good Golf Coaching and Precision Golf are all on the list. I enjoy the banter between guys out playing. Guess I'm more into course vlogs with the hope of an occasional nugget. One thing I'm seeing more and more of are collaborations which I really do enjoy. My best to you. Keep your chin up.
Been having driver problems for a while Steve, watched this and now taking a wider stance by moving rear leg back more than normal. Yahoo, straight down the middle. Thank you and keep the faith, variety is the spice of life 😊
Hey Steve! I've been a subscriber for several years and use your open stance set up which takes some strain off my lower back and is extending my golfing days! Your instruction has helped me a lot. What you have done and are doing is good stuff in my opinion! At the end of the day, it doesn't matter how many subscribers you have, how many views you have, how many likes you have or what the You Tube algorithm is doing to you...what matters is whether you enjoy golf instruction and that you get satisfaction knowing that you are helping us golf mortals. If you aren't enjoying this then by all means lock up shop and find what you enjoy! Lifes too short not to.
I’m using your method and have had you analyze my swing. You have a place in this UA-cam world. Also your humor is something I really enjoy
I tend to watch some instructional stuff, but I also enjoy course vlogs, out with famous people, or not, but mainly enjoying the banter and connection. I personally enjoy your approach, keep it up I say!
I like your videos mainly because you don't rush through a tutorial with many aspects. You have good content that you explain everything in great detail.
I would like to see you in competition format joshing with other UA-cam golfers/young pros/young prodigies - this will bring out your personality; advice for the older golfer would be great (there are lots of us!); equipment reviews are commonplace but you would provide a unique perspective; advice on technology such as shaft length/weight/tourque is always interesting; advice on course management/strategy/psychology would be great; I know you are based in Scotland but maybe take a UK/Ireland tour to freshen things up. Just a few thoughts.
You provide very clear and well thought out content. You are honest and humble and don't take yourself too seriously which is really refreshing. Maybe some more varity will bring a spring to your step and to your numbers. Keep working and best of luck!
Your video showed up on my feed today for the first time since I have been watching golf vids. You must have done something right so keep it up....I subscribed.
Don't stop Steve - just been working on your over-swinging tip re not letting right arm swing past the right angle. I had a brilliant session with my driver as a result the other day. I'm Scottish (North Berwick member) but living as an ex-pat out in Bangkok. I love your content and simplified approach so much so that I've thought about coming down to Peebles for a few lessons with you when I return. Be encouraged. You are helping many journeymen amateurs out there and your work is much appreciated.
I watch you because YOU have improved my game. This is true - I've only been playing since Sept 22 and my official HC is 8.8. I'm probably closer to a 11 or 12 but it's an official 9 at the moment (today i shot 12 over. Missed a few birdie putts and only 6 pars but a 16mph wind and rain didn't help) . YOU, Danny and Mark Crossfield are responsible for that. I watch you, i take it to the practice ground, i try what you say and if it works for me, i use it. YOU alone got rid of my slice and gave me a draw instead. So thanks 😘
You, Maude, Crossfield, you made me. I cannot imagine my golfing future without you.
I've never subscribed to any other golf channels but yours, you're the reason why I'm back in loving this game again, thanks to Eureka golf swing, you should do more of these play and talk, just love every moment, especially with the Scottish accent🙂
I always enjoy watching your channel. I take what I learn from you to the course! Please put together a putting green reading segment or two - the place most of us lose strokes! Perhaps a "Focus on Putting" month, then a "Focus on Chipping" month?
Thanks to you and your great content, wich definitely helped me play better golf ⛳️.
Long time viewer. I clicked on because of the heading. I think your channel is very good. Your Scottish brogue and good humour keeps me coming back. I've learnt loads from you, and long may it continue. Funnily enough, I watch some of the channels just to watch the matches that I find entertaining and always learn something when the shots are explained or how and why the shots have been played. Keep going, Steve. 100k supporters says much. Glass half full always works for me.
Steve you love your golf……just keep going…..you’re a good instructor with a lovely disposition and I like you and your instruction…….being stuck in a factory all week is crap! Get your head up and follow your heart…..best wishes! 👍👍👍
I’ve been watching you for years now. Love your work. Far south coast NSW Australia
Steve I’ve met you before had a lesson your a great guy mate and you’re content is bang on easy to understand and straight to the point keep doing what you’re doing I love your passion and honesty don’t get that from a lot of UA-cam golf channels 👍🤝
Steve I love your content as a fellow Scotsman,your golf instruction is brilliant very informative your humour is great keep it going.havent play golf in a while but I still watch your u tube channel.and it makes me want to play golf,well after my back gets sorted 😂.take care 👍
I've watched a number of your instructional videos Steve and they are always easy to understand and relate to. so thank you for that, I have noticed recently you don't appear so often on my feed and then of course I drift away. ( no fault of yours ).
This video I would say is less about golf and mostly about life, the crossroads you face is one we all do, I was 48 what feels like you the other day and now I'm 60. I'm considering all that beings 60 means and what life holds for me and my family in the same way I did at 48. True happiness is the journey you go on, the things that you look forward too and excite you on the journey is the enjoyment, the actual events are just a culmination of all that.
So do you what makes you happy on your journey, the rest will sort itself out.
Take care
Hi Steve, Great, honest content. I think from watching the other guys, Danny, Rick, Liam, Andy, and so on. They all have people with them, guests, camera people, sound people. Tubes and Ange, Golf life. Golf can be an extremely lonely game, and to do what you doing, and trying to achieve on your own is incredibly difficult. Your golf tuition is great, easy to follow and we can see almost instant results. All these other guys are playing abroad in some exotic places, which I know costs money, but there's and old saying, "You've have to speculate to accumulate" Don't give up, we want you.