How To Suck At Golf And Break 80 [CLASSIC CLUB]

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  • Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
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    0:00 Intro
    0:11 Front 9
    6:03 Back 9
    10:14 Recap
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  • @NotAScratchGolfer
    @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +6

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  • @smoozerish
    @smoozerish Рік тому +58

    I'm addicted to your channel

  • @lindsaynewell6319
    @lindsaynewell6319 Рік тому +25

    A classic NASG sub-80 round. Made 3 long putts, stuck one approach to tap in range, scrambled well and minimized big trouble. Those elements are why I’m still shooting mid 80s even when driver and irons are going well. Desert courses are so beautiful when there is snow on the mountains. Can’t tell how intentional it is but you capture the landscape really well.

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! When are we linking up and playing together with the boys again?

    • @lindsaynewell6319
      @lindsaynewell6319 Рік тому +1

      @@NotAScratchGolfer whenever you're back in the Bay Area Adam and especially would love to join you and Matt parfection for a round.

  • @dingusdongus9011
    @dingusdongus9011 Рік тому +6

    2:20 I’m no golf pro, but I can hit a high and soft bunker shot. If you can hit a high flop, you can hit a bunker shot. I’d practice flops in the rough, open face almost flat and a slightly open stance. Feel like the club goes under the ball, and it’ll pop up nice and high and land real soft. It’s the same thing for a bunker shot, feel like you’re hitting under it. Kind of feel like cast the club. Hope this helps!

  • @thomasgoode7322
    @thomasgoode7322 Рік тому +3

    Adam, I don't know if you see it like we see it, but man... have you ever become deadly with your distance control. Even for a guy with a strong pitch 'n putt range game... the amount of hole-high approaches for you compared to earlier videos on your channel is striking. As always, very enjoyable to watch the journey, and I continue to look forward to the day that you can no longer call yourself "not a scratch golfer", because I think its coming sooner rather than later.

  • @steveschwab922
    @steveschwab922 Рік тому +3

    Making comeback putts of 6’ or longer saved three strokes on the front. Well done!

  • @dgreen8388
    @dgreen8388 Рік тому +3

    The putter was putting *lol* in the work yet again! Great touch around the greens.

  • @daveerho7538
    @daveerho7538 11 місяців тому +3

    I wish UA-cam and your channel was a thing decades ago when I was in high school. Hearing about your approach to the game and seeing the results would have my time on the golf team much more enjoyable. At least they are helping me now as I'm getting back into the game. Your vids are awesome and inspiring. Thanks!

  • @spartanrage2550
    @spartanrage2550 Рік тому +15

    You have a great understanding of the game of golf and it’s a pleasure to watch you explain your approach to the game 👌🏻

  • @golfprogress
    @golfprogress Рік тому +2

    Your putting from 4 to 8 feet is incredibly good for your handicap… and your stock chip is so reliable

  • @ajfatca
    @ajfatca Рік тому +4

    can confirm its all about short game. I have been told I am a "great ball striker" but I struggle to break 85........chipping and putting are abysmal

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      Easiest part of the game to improve! Doesn’t require strength or tremendous athleticism!

    • @ajfatca
      @ajfatca Рік тому

      @@NotAScratchGolfer yup I just need to get to the practice part LOL

  • @somerealaveragegaming5380
    @somerealaveragegaming5380 Рік тому +3

    I absolutely love some of your titles 🤣🥰🥰

  • @funkyavocado-wd1tb
    @funkyavocado-wd1tb Рік тому +2

    One of the best golf channels and YT and deserves more subs.. Love your content Adam.

  • @MSG19772
    @MSG19772 Рік тому +9

    Good job Adam! Those putts and bump and runs are amazing! I was also screaming at my screen telling you to bench the driver. lol Luckily you did!

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      Haha thx

    • @MSG19772
      @MSG19772 Рік тому

      @@NotAScratchGolfer if ever you are in Manitoba for any weird reason pleas let me know lol me and my buddies wanna play with you! 😀

  • @markpalmer9280
    @markpalmer9280 Рік тому +5

    Been watching your playing lessons for a month now Adam. I'm convinced I've become a better golfer while on the couch. Will see how that manifests or not during my upcoming St. George golf adventure. Cheers

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Mark. Have a great time in St George. I’ve heard nothing but awesome things.

  • @ajtovar1623
    @ajtovar1623 Рік тому +5

    After some recent struggles off the tee but a tidy short game, you continue to inspire.

  • @brettmiller4270
    @brettmiller4270 Рік тому +4

    Loving this video! You are such a clutch putter.

  • @marcrudd3602
    @marcrudd3602 Рік тому +3

    Adam your putting seems OK to me you had 30 putts which is 2 away from tour average it's respectable. I myself average around 30.. keep going Adam your doing OK. Love the channel

  • @steveschwab922
    @steveschwab922 Рік тому +2

    Great decision to ditch driver and tee off with the 5 wood.

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Usually if my driver is off, my fairway wood is, too. This was a rare day when the fairway wood was cooperating despite the driver going off the rails.

  • @zezekable
    @zezekable Рік тому +1

    Broke 90 ( shot 85 with an eagle putt from the fairway! ) last week following your advice. Always looking forward to your stuff!

  • @zackmiller1822
    @zackmiller1822 Рік тому +3

    Classic club is so good. Nice video 👍

  • @DH-tp9ns
    @DH-tp9ns Рік тому +2

    You have a good point. Sometimes you can play pretty ugly, yet score not too bad.

  • @jackhussain1565
    @jackhussain1565 Рік тому +2

    I relate to your game so much. Recently Iv been slapping it around and getting away with 78-79 by getting up and down making no doubles.

  • @johnjackson9221
    @johnjackson9221 Рік тому +2

    Great videos bro! Any updates on the Bandon Dunes video? 😄

  • @hjm33
    @hjm33 Рік тому +4

    Awesome round!!! The driver wasn’t cooperating but you manage the course masterfully. Well done!! I have to apply all of this to my game see if i break 90 on Sunday

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому

      Let us know how it goes!

    • @hjm33
      @hjm33 Рік тому

      @@NotAScratchGolfer for sure I will let you know

    • @hjm33
      @hjm33 Рік тому +1

      Played Sunday but couldn’t break 90, couldn’t even break 100, the search continues. I know i will get there, but most important, I enjoy each and every round regardless of the score. Thanks Adam, for showing us the way to enjoy golf!!

  • @bogey2phoenix
    @bogey2phoenix 3 місяці тому

    Such a sick bogey @2:33 man! Bogey is always good! Lovin' your channel, shared it to my friends , we all speak French but it's easy to understand and i am sure they will love it!

    • @bogey2phoenix
      @bogey2phoenix 3 місяці тому

      Super advice at 6:35 too, taking a few extra seconds is sometimes key!

  • @shanepettit4682
    @shanepettit4682 Рік тому +1

    Really highlights the importance of avoiding penalty shots, and scrambling & putting well! If I can do those 3 things with a good mental game, breaking 80 will come along much more often :)

  • @TheDjcarter1966
    @TheDjcarter1966 Рік тому +1

    Constantly amazed at the greenside play...looking 25 yards away at that shot I' would probably take 4 strokes half the time and be happy with three and never dream of two.

  • @scottwooster6398
    @scottwooster6398 10 місяців тому

    I find your videos very helpful. I try to mimic your mindset and thought process for course management. I recently just broke 90 (86), for the first time. Believe it or not, you helped!!

  • @nickbryan217
    @nickbryan217 Рік тому +2

    I think it helps that you’re playing 6200 yards. And that’s not to criticize at all. That’s an appropriate yardage for your skill and how far you hit it. I see way too many amateur golfers playing all the back on 7400 yard courses and can’t break 90 and they’re typical tee shot is barely 250 yards.

  • @steffprobert7656
    @steffprobert7656 10 місяців тому

    Such a helpful and entertaining video.

  • @wntfan656
    @wntfan656 11 місяців тому

    I can attest to the validity of Adam's approach as my game and scoring is similar. I don't hit bombs and I hit plenty of bad shots. But I maintain a level head and have reasonable expectations, some measure of consistency (to at least avoid big numbers) , and an "above average" short game (chipping AND putting). If you have those things, you CAN break 80. But, if you have those things, you do not "suck" at golf...your well above average!

  • @whaleshark2625
    @whaleshark2625 11 місяців тому

    For those crazy high shots as recoveries I have really enjoyed reading Daniel Grieve's "3 Releases: The Short Game System"

  • @ShaneAndShaneGolf
    @ShaneAndShaneGolf Рік тому +2

    Hi Adam,
    Great video as always man! I saw slope and course rating at end of video but didn’t see total yardage listed. In the future is it possible to add that to the section where you list score/slope/rating? Also curious what it was for this course.
    I’m a 16 handicap and earlier this year I was shooting in low 80s from around 6200-6300 yards or so. Last two rounds I had guys that wanted to play further back, 6700+ on one course and 7000+ on another. Both of those rounds I shot high 90s and shot over my differential. Whereas earlier this year I shot 13-14 differentials on those low 80 rounds.
    The reason I bring this up is related to the yardage. I really struggled playing long par 3s and par 4s as 180-220 yard shot into the green is definitely more difficult than 100-130 lol. Do you have the same issue or is your short game truly that good to compensate for it? I know you talk a lot about par 3 courses/ pitch and putt, which have helped your game. My son and I started going to do more Par 3 courses after I saw how good you were doing because of it and I will definitely say it helped both of us quite a bit! So truly thanks for that advice man!
    If you ever make it down to Dallas Texas area we would love to play a round of golf with ya! Our home course is pretty fun, 6 each of par 3/4/5 😊
    Shane

  • @meangene5104
    @meangene5104 Рік тому +1

    Really liking your channel and content, you're perspectives on the game have really helped mine. How are you getting the shot tracer for your shots? Thx!

  • @mikeboyd3561
    @mikeboyd3561 Рік тому +2

    Another great video! These are what I need before the golf trip starts on Monday

  • @dominicvarner5669
    @dominicvarner5669 Рік тому +2

    Love your channel man! Presidio is my home course and I always watch your videos from there before my round to get excite and see what a 79 looks like 😂

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому

      Love Presidio. Must be awesome to have it as a home course.

  • @kuraabella
    @kuraabella Рік тому +4

    This guy can definitely play…

  • @brettfickenscher7120
    @brettfickenscher7120 Рік тому +2

    Adam, long time listener, first time caller. I’m a similar handicap and always feel like I keep my group from playing as fast as they’d like. I noticed that you’re likely a slower golfer too…especially around the greens. Would love to hear how you manage that dynamic on the course with others who are hoping to finish in the mid to low 3 hour range.

    • @lindsaynewell6319
      @lindsaynewell6319 Рік тому +2

      I played with Adam last year and never felt like he was slowing us down, except when a gust of wind blew his camera setup 20 yards off one elevated green 😮😢 He’s just very active and efficient, doing all his green reading while others are chipping and putting. The hundreds of pitch n putt rounds he’s played probably help a lot with that.

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for chiming in, both of you! Tee to green I’m pretty fast over the ball and don’t find that my camerawork really slows things down. I do find that I take a bit more time over putts relative to a lot of golfers, but nothing inordinate.

    • @brettfickenscher7120
      @brettfickenscher7120 Рік тому +1

      Love this gents! Appreciate the perspective!!

  • @KudaFamily
    @KudaFamily 11 місяців тому

    Wish we had these wide fairways in Missouri. If you miss to either side you are typically in the woods and lost. I struggle to keep every drive in play and that racks up my score.

    • @craigballington2214
      @craigballington2214 10 місяців тому

      Yeah same. The drives in this vid would easily add 10 strokes on any courses around here.

  • @lakelizard7574
    @lakelizard7574 Рік тому +3

    so basically, be a good putter. off to the practice green I go.

  • @shaunchopra9763
    @shaunchopra9763 Рік тому +5

    LETS GO!!!!! Man you're videos are so fun to watch. I played a 9 with my buddy today and shot 3 over par (best I've ever shot) keep it up my man. never stop making content

  • @stephenf682
    @stephenf682 Рік тому +2

    Good golf!!

  • @lambamthankyoumaam
    @lambamthankyoumaam Рік тому +2

    When your self-awareness and checking your ego are over 9000

  • @judmorrison68
    @judmorrison68 11 місяців тому +1

    The duck. It makes me laugh every time

  • @ClaymanIFCC
    @ClaymanIFCC 10 місяців тому

    I know how to get you to break 74....from watching your videos a lot, what I see is if you were to shorten your back swing or if you controlled it to be a bit slower where it didn't look so wild, your drives would be....*chefs kiss*

  • @bryangravener9358
    @bryangravener9358 11 місяців тому

    Hey Adam, love the videos and your story! ^_^
    Maybe you should sell that dumb driver and start using 3w off every tee! Look at your 2nd shots after the 5w compared to driver, WAY better position! Good luck this season :)

  • @folkrav
    @folkrav 11 місяців тому

    Getting to the damn green is my biggest problem. I'm all over the place and find the woods way, way too often. I do a decent up and down, and averaged under regulation for putts last year, but the damn long distances I can't seem to be able to aim at. Using irons or my 5 wood seem to help a bit, when distance allows.

  • @nickjiang6956
    @nickjiang6956 Рік тому +3

    Crazy … you make 5-7 putts >7ft every round. 👏

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +2

      Thank god, or I’d be a 15hc overnight 😅

    • @gregmartin4678
      @gregmartin4678 Рік тому

      And that’s most of the difference, really. You’re getting a lot of long putts to go in at a much higher rate than most amateurs trying to break 80.

    • @nickjiang6956
      @nickjiang6956 Рік тому

      @@gregmartin4678 Every time i watch Adam's video, I count how many putts he made that I would've missed. On average it's around 6!

  • @rubydad8127
    @rubydad8127 11 місяців тому

    Hey Adam, just curious what shot tracer you use? Do you just use an app on your phone and a tripod?

  • @scaughty108
    @scaughty108 11 місяців тому

    Hey Brotha, few questions, Do you use Cell phone, Go pro recording? What did you use for the score card at the top and editing software?

  • @3o1Golf
    @3o1Golf Рік тому

    love the videos!
    what program are you using for the shot tracers?

  • @jimhester2627
    @jimhester2627 6 місяців тому

    AS always short game saving the day. Off the tee kinda meh, but chipping and putting 2 thumbs up.

  • @kjelle94
    @kjelle94 9 місяців тому

    the putting stat at the end says it all... 30putts over a full round. Tidy greenside play is what helps lower scores. Keep the ball in play tee to green (with the occasional bad shot) but make up with proper finishing. Often the difference between an really good round and a mediocre or even bad one.

  • @MicMan123456789
    @MicMan123456789 10 місяців тому

    What we learn from your channel is “drive for show, putt for dough”

  • @thebigsmooth8635
    @thebigsmooth8635 11 місяців тому

    This is the attitude that new golfers need to have. Short term memory when it comes to bad shots.

  • @parkeranderson7599
    @parkeranderson7599 Рік тому +1

    Great video, but I think you and I have different definitions of "suck at golf" lol

  • @gruvemuppet
    @gruvemuppet Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy your videos. I'm at a similar point in my golf journey as you.

  • @MaukinSwag
    @MaukinSwag Рік тому

    How much time do you spend practicing putting vs other parts of your game?

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +2

      I don’t really practice, save for some putting I do at home.

  • @EldredMerricks
    @EldredMerricks Рік тому

    Can you do some video on chipping?

  • @SpiderDice
    @SpiderDice Рік тому +2

    Watching your swing hurts me..gahh 😂

  • @paulduncan3497
    @paulduncan3497 7 місяців тому

    The laugh after you hit your first drive is the key to playing good golf. Laugh at your bad shots and move on

  • @jeremyponcedeleon4234
    @jeremyponcedeleon4234 Рік тому

    What’s the yardage from the whites?

  • @39zack
    @39zack 11 місяців тому

    When a 190 drive is a bad drive :O I would be happy if I had any!

  • @fleasy4393
    @fleasy4393 11 місяців тому

    When it comes to sucking at golf and breaking 80, I'm at least confident I've got the first step down solid.

  • @joshpeterson7241
    @joshpeterson7241 Рік тому

    Most of my drives with driver end up like your first drive 😂😂 I've given up and hit hybrids off the tee most of the time now.

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      Whatever works. Gotta keep it in play!

    • @joshpeterson7241
      @joshpeterson7241 Рік тому

      @Not A Scratch Golfer yep, I'm still struggling to break 100 when I play 18, but I'm getting really close to being able to put together a decent score. I can feel a good round coming.

  • @kpaphysicist
    @kpaphysicist 11 місяців тому +1

    I really liked the live Carry yardage tracker, it would be cool if that was permanent on all shots, unless it's a giant pain in the ass to put into the video... then ignore me lol

  • @someperson3883
    @someperson3883 Рік тому +3

    Easy: Play 9

  • @patrickleece7981
    @patrickleece7981 Рік тому +1

    Being tidy round the greens beats 300 off the tee.

  • @juiceqc7716
    @juiceqc7716 5 місяців тому

    1.66 putts per hole. PGA Pros make 70% of 6 footers. You seem to make them all. Nice.

  • @haydenredl2919
    @haydenredl2919 Рік тому

    My driver wasn’t working at classic club either. The place is clearly cursed. Seemed like your driver was working well in past videos. Wacky consistency issues or just jumping around timeline for videos lately?

  • @alexshearer3227
    @alexshearer3227 Рік тому

    What’s your definition of a bad shot? I didn’t count 7 bad shots on the back 9. Unless you consider a thin shot that ends up right next to the green a bad shot. Or sand shot that ends up 30 ft away.

    • @NotAScratchGolfer
      @NotAScratchGolfer  Рік тому +1

      I’ll go through and cite them. Not exactly a scientific process, but typically a drive that doesn’t leave me in a position to reach the green, a bladed chip, a putt that doesn’t leave me with a makeable second putt, etc.

  • @AdamErnst
    @AdamErnst Рік тому

    My name is Adam, and I have that same shirt.

  • @grantduke318
    @grantduke318 Рік тому

    On hole 15, your second shot is way off the green, how did you have a birdie putt??!

  • @lt.spears1889
    @lt.spears1889 11 місяців тому

    If you 3/4 your backswing like your irons you’d be on freaking tour

  • @voltrk4707
    @voltrk4707 11 місяців тому

    My game collapses if driver doesn’t work. Important to shut the club for the round

  • @wooltron1
    @wooltron1 Рік тому +1

    My game is basically the exact opposite of yours. Long with driver and irons and a bad short game.

  • @garyroberts3859
    @garyroberts3859 5 місяців тому

    Yeah the game is all about putting. The pros can average 28 putts a round…I’m lucky to average 34 When I was younger and playing off 4 if I was averaging 28 putts I’d be shooting average of 70’s bad putting really sucks

  • @MrKurbek
    @MrKurbek 10 місяців тому

    Golf is hard.

  • @andrewlee9434
    @andrewlee9434 Рік тому +1

    How can I get featured on a video?!?! I'm a 13 handicap. Help me pleaseeeee

  • @jayafow84
    @jayafow84 11 місяців тому

    Unlike you i usually follow a bad drive with a poor second shot.