My Advice to Amateur Golfers Wanting to Improve: Play GOLF.

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  • @azwileetoyote
    @azwileetoyote 3 роки тому +32

    Best quote ever… “unless you do this as your job, if you’re an amateur, literally nobody cares about what you shoot”… 😂 so true

    • @craigcrawford6749
      @craigcrawford6749 3 роки тому +2

      We care about what we shoot. Why would we challenge ourselves? That's an arrogant statement to make. Did she not care about her score when she was an amateur? Not everyone plays just to drink beer with friends

    • @getawaydriver5363
      @getawaydriver5363 3 роки тому

      She’s like a condescending gnat flying around taunting people.

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 3 роки тому

      @@craigcrawford6749
      Good grief. Don't get your panties in a bunch.

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 3 роки тому

      @@craigcrawford6749
      Literally nobody cares whether you drink beer or not.

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 3 роки тому

      @@getawaydriver5363
      You're like a little 2nd grader the girls kicked out of the sandbox at the playground. Loser.
      LooHOOhooHOOhooHOOser!

  • @Jttw2131
    @Jttw2131 3 роки тому +5

    For years, I wondered why my shots to the green were often short. I thought I was just getting older and weaker. Then I tried your "carry distance" approach last weekend and could not believe how many pin high shots I made in a single round. It was like magic. And your advice about fretting about inconsistency (which I always do) is so true. I go to the driving range twice at the start of spring (for a total of 3 hours practice per year), which is laughable. Really can't expect consistency without practice. Thank you Gen, for your excellent advice and encouragement. Please keep them coming and wish you the best in your golf career.

  • @albertjohnson5338
    @albertjohnson5338 3 роки тому +5

    Played a tournament last weekend - 10 on the first, then channelled my inner Gen, 1 over the next eight, 4 over back, 4 under handicap and a tournament win. I really do not think this would have been possible if I had not watched your videos. Hang in in the Natchez!! Go! Go! Go!

  • @kennethsteward155
    @kennethsteward155 2 роки тому

    Probably the best advice without trying to sell or advertise clubs I’ve seen on UA-cam. Many thanks.

  • @sirgalahad1470
    @sirgalahad1470 3 роки тому +1

    9:55 Gen, would you ask Twin Creeks to erect a tower at the tee box for you to put your camera on, so we can enjoy your shot to this green? 😎

  • @markd4768
    @markd4768 3 роки тому +3

    You look fine! Be careful with that OFF repellent, there’s lots of chemicals in that stuff. Some days I shoot 85 and others 75, but I play to have fun and that’s what makes the game enjoyable for me!🍺🇨🇦⛳️

  • @limabk
    @limabk 3 роки тому

    Good reminder to all of us weekend warriors on needing practice to achieve consistency and setting expectations accordingly 🙏 just need to optimise the practice sessions and set goals

  • @donsloan2075
    @donsloan2075 3 роки тому

    1) If you don't practice, get over yourself. 2) Know your 'fairway' with each club so you can know how to effectively set your targets. 3) You aren't putting for dough if you can drive it in play, and long enough to reach most of the greens in reg. Perfectly said, Gen. Thanks for another solid video.

  • @bh5606
    @bh5606 3 роки тому +3

    Made the cut on the number today! And, you posted your picture on the WAPT scoreboard. Good luck in round four!

  • @mrbigg2u
    @mrbigg2u 3 роки тому

    Poignant and precise thoughts for all us amateurs with delusions of grandeur. Fab Gen x

  • @Qdeezzy
    @Qdeezzy 3 роки тому +2

    LIke this vid.... the picture in picture is really nice.....

  • @MrBigTexFyre
    @MrBigTexFyre 3 роки тому +3

    Good advice. I’m a member at the club you’re playing next week in Beaumont. I’ll be sure to walk up and say “Hi” and share any local course knowledge I have.

    • @bh5606
      @bh5606 3 роки тому +2

      Lucky you. Say hello for me, too.

  • @johnv4866
    @johnv4866 3 роки тому +1

    There is certainly a lot to like about Gen's game, but her putting is what impresses me most. As a content provider, I like that she comes across as so sincere and down-to-earth

  • @SuperOldfellow
    @SuperOldfellow 3 роки тому +3

    Your commentaries are so good; sensible, down to earth and delivered with a lovely smile.
    I would like to see how you film everything - the wide angle is so good.

    • @OysterSalad
      @OysterSalad 3 роки тому

      Agreed. Would like to see what camera you're using, tripod set-up, etc.

  • @bh5606
    @bh5606 3 роки тому +8

    Good first two rounds this week. Keep it going. Rooting for you.

  • @deanf5524
    @deanf5524 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Gen. Hope you are enjoying the US touring. Good luck in Stage I next month.

  • @Lynle55
    @Lynle55 2 роки тому

    Best golf video on UA-cam, beautiful swing, beautiful words, beautiful advice. 👍🏻😁

  • @44Jbean
    @44Jbean 2 роки тому

    This is one of your best videos Gen. Sound advice that we can all use no matter what your skill level is or how long you've been playing. I'm a high handicapper, not good at all, but I enjoy playing golf.
    I'll hit 5 or 6 shots a round that I'm really proud of and that's good enough for me. When I par or birdie a hole, I'm overjoyed.

  • @gregjonglee
    @gregjonglee 3 роки тому

    You are such a good, honest teacher who knows how to communicate.

  • @bryanlu93
    @bryanlu93 3 роки тому

    Lovely but brutally honest advice: "You do not hit it as far as you think you do." Honestly, Gen, these videos have been by far and large the greatest game improvers for me. I think a couple of videos ago, you said, "You are not good enough to get angry." Lo an behold, I started telling myself this during my round and not only played marvelously, I had more fun. Thanks for making golf fun for me. :)

  • @martinberry1540
    @martinberry1540 3 роки тому

    Interesting video, most amateurs expect to play like pros but dont practice or just go to the range to whack drivers 100 times into the netting. On the course there is no course management and just hit driver all the time when there is no need. Great quote about 'nobody cares', even if you play in comps/medals it is still the same, you go home to tell ur family of your score and great shots, they dont care. I am restarting golf after 5 years layoff and will be a new approach, play for me, practice properly and will be avoiding competitions.

  • @kristerlinder6042
    @kristerlinder6042 3 роки тому +1

    Gen The Best Girl To See On UA-cam.Always Good Videos & Vlogs.

  • @daveyfour99
    @daveyfour99 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Gen… your tips are much better than the tips I get from watching Happy Gilmore🏒Hope you pour in a bunch o’ birdies these last 2 rounds in Mississippissippisissippi☠️👍✌️

  • @alankasjan6488
    @alankasjan6488 3 роки тому

    Thanks for taking the time to make a video for us amateurs

  • @martyflannigan5052
    @martyflannigan5052 3 роки тому

    great tips Gen, after more than 20 years I got my buddy to take some lessons, after he did he said I should of done that years ago lol . he also said all the stuff I'd been telling is what his instructor was saying, but it helped him a lot plus he finally learned how to practice on the range instead of just hammering balls out and not paying attention to where he was even hitting the ball. My cousin on the other hand complains nonstop yet refuses to go to the range or get a real lesson he's just cheap lol

  • @anthonygarton3083
    @anthonygarton3083 3 роки тому +4

    Love this Gen!! So much to learn about here. Thank you for creating such great content. Appreciate your advice.

  • @benblott960
    @benblott960 3 роки тому

    "Consistency is the result of practice and hard work, and that's the only way to get it." Well said!

  • @alistairwatson798
    @alistairwatson798 3 роки тому

    sitting hear in hospital waiting for spinal treatments I love your videos when I was playing and practicing every day at the start of the year I kept shooting 80 to 84 off blue or black tees and following lessons its now hard to break 90 so when am up and about again the tips in your videos are great. I have played with some pros in the last year or two but what you have said really resonates with me so thank you and keep the videos comming

  • @GolfFran
    @GolfFran 3 роки тому +1

    Can't agree more! Best advice for amateur. Thank you so much!

  • @mime8557
    @mime8557 3 роки тому

    rarely so much wisdom in one short video. kudos!!

  • @robertbranco1126
    @robertbranco1126 3 роки тому

    Nice teaching video .. as they say your not good enough to get mad .. Just think this round of golf is better than being at work .. Lee Trevino said it best you need to move dirt .. practice practice practice ., great swing plus young flexible plus beautiful .. I wish you the best .. you also have a very nice smile .. 😀

  • @atxrich
    @atxrich 3 роки тому

    Great advice. I always consider that I’ll hit bad shots in a given round and not get too frustrated. My goal is try to manage the course and leave myself as best a miss as possible.

  • @UnknownMoses
    @UnknownMoses 3 роки тому

    I will say, after watching Gen and Sidekick, I did score my lowest score ever despite my poor irons. My irons are a good 30 yards shorter in carry from 2019, it's been difficult to swallow that, I don't know what happened, not that they were long but that is difficult to adjust to such a big difference. Then when I get to my wedges, they all carry about the same just different apex. I mean my 58 full swing is about 85 yards while my 50 is about 85 yards just lower, that is carry of course 50 rolls out more.

  • @tamerabrendel400
    @tamerabrendel400 2 роки тому

    You look better with the new, longer putter! Thanks

  • @tracethompson6152
    @tracethompson6152 3 роки тому

    Absolutely true. I bought a swing caddie. I was at least 10 yards shorter than what I thought was on the irons. And around 15 longer on driver and woods. Mind blown

  • @Ultimatt19
    @Ultimatt19 3 роки тому

    Great video topic! And the addition of picture-in-picture is helpful - not sure why, but it is.

  • @charleslee3081
    @charleslee3081 3 роки тому

    Very good advice.. thanks .. it's all about practise practise practise

  • @texican17yt
    @texican17yt 3 роки тому

    This past weekend during a two-day match play tournament in TX, I focused on my carry distance, especially into the green or when laying up-something I got from a previous video by you. I shot a net 70 (-2) and net 69 (-3)-my best ever tournament score. I was focused on each shot and didn’t know my score until I entered it into the handicap system. Thanks for your tips and the examples of your calmness and your beautiful swing.

  • @imawaylonfan1
    @imawaylonfan1 3 роки тому

    I love watching your videos, you have great topics. Keep them coming.

  • @seanmaguire6597
    @seanmaguire6597 3 роки тому

    Great putting Gen, Show & Dough it's a matter of time and you have both.

  • @Inkmice
    @Inkmice 3 роки тому

    Amazing advice all of it. Golf is fun and addicting. Improving takes time, discipline, and a lot of work. For most people they want the fun part of playing it and want to get better without the second part of the time and work involved. I get paired in rounds with so many people who out on the course trying to make swing changes. Or simply go to the range and witness so many people just there smashing balls without a purpose.

  • @evomarc2908
    @evomarc2908 3 роки тому

    Hey Gen, to prove your advice is true..... I need to play a round of golf with u in Perth. 😁😀😉

  • @getbest50
    @getbest50 3 роки тому

    Great summary Gen! I am listening to an audiobook named "Every shot must have a purpose" that I borrowed from public library. it seems helping a lot for golf game and life in general. Hope all people can benefit from it. For the day all of us hit 54 in 18 hole round :).

  • @gingercat777
    @gingercat777 3 роки тому

    Wow, front 9 of your second round was a blast. Hang in there. 👍

  • @wnotn
    @wnotn 3 роки тому

    This is some great advice. Ive been playing for 3 years, and this mental thought process is helpful.

  • @holson2112
    @holson2112 3 роки тому

    Cool golf attire today! ⛳

  • @UnknownMoses
    @UnknownMoses 3 роки тому

    I've played golf 18 days of the last 20 days, last Saturday, I played 2 rounds and had one of the best rounds of my life with an 85!!! Every year my best approach distance is different, this year is very odd being 160 to 175 yards. Previous years it was 85 to 105 yards, oddest thing! After Covid, my carry distances are so inconsistent from inside 150 yards. Sometimes I feel like all my wedges (50, 54, 58, 60) carry the same distance, height is the only difference. I need to go for lessons. Playing smart allows a good score but that's it.

  • @PatrickMclaughlinRock
    @PatrickMclaughlinRock 3 роки тому

    Good advice Genevieve, I'd an old school teacher back in the 80s that used to say " perfect practice makes perfect " 👍 keep playing well.

  • @scottankers6690
    @scottankers6690 3 роки тому +1

    Good advice. Also one thing I see a lot of is people playing the blue tees or even the tips when they really belong on the white tees; making the the course harder than their skill level.

    • @TheBatugan77
      @TheBatugan77 3 роки тому

      How would you know?
      Maybe if you quit standing around and hit your own shot instead of poking your nose in other people's business... you'd quit holding up play. Move along.

  • @golfboyfresh2595
    @golfboyfresh2595 3 роки тому

    I care what I shoot, because I think my score is one of the most important why's to track how much better I'm doing prior to 3 months ago. I don't think the well I'm not a pro so who care what I shoot is the best why to get better.. sorry had to say that but I love your videos I love how you approach a bad shot, always a smile never angry. I've definitely included that into my game thank you you're awesome 😎

  • @brocklanders1984
    @brocklanders1984 3 роки тому

    I hit the ball 330 average and strike really well but still shot at scoring. Love to play and always go big. Rarely score well.

  • @dek2000utube
    @dek2000utube 3 роки тому +1

    Sagacious beyond your years!

  • @albertjohnson5338
    @albertjohnson5338 3 роки тому

    This is such a good video - The Philosophy of Ling - all philosophers are known by their surname!

  • @vaskonedanovski8025
    @vaskonedanovski8025 3 роки тому

    Enjoy watching your videos Gen! I recently come across your channel after looking for videos to improve my short game (your a great short game player and helped my short game thx ) Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @claymore7773
    @claymore7773 3 роки тому +1

    Nice put!

  • @phillipismay3585
    @phillipismay3585 3 роки тому

    Cheers General, your THE BEST.....so easy to listen to yr advice good luck to you, keep going

  • @Whatever-qr1li
    @Whatever-qr1li 3 роки тому

    Maybe the best, most impactful video that you have made from my perspective and for my enjoyment of the game. Also, excellent production quality!

  • @MaverickZ007
    @MaverickZ007 3 роки тому +1

    Hard Work + Patience = Consistent :D Great Vid Gen! see ya on the next one!

  • @lumpadang
    @lumpadang 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips. I just started playing golf for about two months. Consistency is definitely a struggle but I believe as I practice and play more my consistency improves. I enjoy your video.

  • @Mdrnsamurai
    @Mdrnsamurai 3 роки тому

    Hoping you're well. Thanks for the amazing content.

  • @earlblevins1284
    @earlblevins1284 3 роки тому

    Love your advice. Now, I need to implement it. The first I will tackle: "Try to hit it over the pin."

  • @jeffcore7631
    @jeffcore7631 3 роки тому

    I’d add to improve ball impact, for example using foot powder spray on driver head. Would love to see where you typically impact on driver, give it a whirl!

  • @MPerski
    @MPerski 3 роки тому

    That’s so true
    … I think WE tend to hit away from trouble, instead of hitting TO a TARGET. I mean, I for one will aim at the left rough when there’s trouble on the right, which usually results in a bad lie in the rough or trouble left (and then I wonder why I don’t hit enough fairways🤔). I need to pick a TARGET that leaves me in good shape and consider the hazards, but not hit away from them.
    Also, I know you’re right. I use ARCCOS sensors in my clubs and I finally know how far I hit each club; and you’re right, even my best shot is not as far as I think. So I know the guys I play with think they hit it farther than they do.
    Also true, ARCCOS tells me where I miss, left or right. And it’s pretty even although I may think I hit one way or the other more. I also have a reputation of over-shooting greens, but according to ARCCOS I leave it SHORT more often than long, or left OR right.
    One other thing you didn’t mention, … most of the guys I play with leave it short MUCH more often than they should. Whether they’re pitching, chipping or PUTTING.
    WHAT’s the old adage,
    “never up never in”?
    It’s interesting you say “focus on technique”. I think most of US are too focused on swing mechanics on the course, rather than (as you say) “play golf”. You’re right, we don’t practice enough; and that’s where we should work on mechanics. Therefore, we are constantly working at fixing our swing during the round, instead of focusing on getting the ball in the hole.
    Great stuff, Gen (as always) 👏🏻
    One of your BEST videos yet.
    Keep up the good work
    … and keep playing hard 👊🏻
    You’re so close to your goal!
    #TeamGen

  • @muravi8167
    @muravi8167 3 роки тому

    Gen - THANK YOU !

  • @riche4854
    @riche4854 3 роки тому +1

    Great advice Gen!

  • @jeffong1
    @jeffong1 3 роки тому

    I love you for saying these things. I constantly have to remind myself to just have fun and enjoy the day. Keep up the great work

  • @MuchachoMilitaria
    @MuchachoMilitaria 3 роки тому

    GO GEN!!!!! I wish you had a shot tracer....

  • @87ssstans
    @87ssstans 3 роки тому

    Love your videos Gen! I recently stumbled on to your channel after looking for videos to improve my golf swing. Keep up the amazing work!

  • @chasingbirdies2
    @chasingbirdies2 3 роки тому

    Real honest advice! Thank you

  • @jasontaylor8214
    @jasontaylor8214 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed the video. Good luck with your upcoming tournaments

  • @paulaytona9527
    @paulaytona9527 3 роки тому +2

    Its gonna be a dream to play with you!

  • @Golfadddict
    @Golfadddict 3 роки тому

    Gr8 advice Gen. Even tho you hurt my feelings, ego and delusions....
    I'll watch again when I've calmed down..... and get better grounded.
    I love my golf at the moment, playing matches & team games, I make better decisions and play better shots. Golf Not golf swing :-)

  • @TheWaverider2
    @TheWaverider2 3 роки тому

    Great advice, Thanks Genevieve.

  • @brennanpeterson1258
    @brennanpeterson1258 3 роки тому

    Great video!! Thanks for the advice!

  • @phildieter6872
    @phildieter6872 3 роки тому +1

    Great insight.

  • @aminuy
    @aminuy 3 роки тому

    nice & sweet. keep moving bebeh!

  • @Rigamortiz
    @Rigamortiz 3 роки тому

    Good luck on your last two rounds Genevieve!!

  • @joeluvs2danceify
    @joeluvs2danceify 3 роки тому

    Excellent video 🌞

  • @martinosmond1732
    @martinosmond1732 3 роки тому

    Thanks Gen, you are a top young lady

  • @brianmurray4199
    @brianmurray4199 3 роки тому

    I'm consisantly inconsistently I'm ok with that makes the round like a roller coaster

  • @adimperial
    @adimperial 3 роки тому

    A big problem I have is alignment. My swing is very much based on perfect alignment, posture.. Otherwise my swing won’t work. I am always aligned way right of my target. I really think there’s something wrong with my eyes. At the range it’s easier to align properly. But on course it gets off

  • @wengkeong4984
    @wengkeong4984 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the sharing!

  • @CosmicRBG
    @CosmicRBG 3 роки тому

    Score matters even if your not pro, it let's you know if your improving. If you don't practice..and there's no excuse cause there's lots of things that can be work on to improve game the only thing you can count on is to be consistency poor at golf.
    You get back what you put in, so true for golf.

  • @trentballard6369
    @trentballard6369 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the tips and advice Gen!! I hope you finish your tournament strong and post some low scores. Go team Gen!! 💯💯🔥🔥

  • @MrGaryCampanella
    @MrGaryCampanella 3 роки тому

    Good tips. Thanks.

  • @golfscienceguru
    @golfscienceguru 3 роки тому

    Steadily reducing the loft of the clubface, rather than increasing the loft of the clubface, during the downswing, specially during the release phase of the downswing, will enable many beginners to immediately hit pro-like shots that fly long and true. Unless a player is striping all the shots long and straight down the fairway and on to the green, decreasing the loft of the clubface during the release phase of the downswing will turn weak inaccurate shots into zooming, penetrating, and accurate pro-like shots. This is because reducing the loft of the clubface will at the same time close the clubface from opened back to a squared clubface at impact, that will generate the maximum backspin on the ball at impact. Maximum backspin works like the wings of an airplane, which enable the ball to fly and glide for maximum distances. Maximum pure backspin also produces the gyroscopic effect of keeping the ball straight and penetrating.

  • @hfunable
    @hfunable 3 роки тому

    "Try to hit over the pin" This works well for me. As much as I always think that I can hit my every Irons, woods or Driver yhis and that far,, it is all because when I was very much younger. Must bury my ego and start playing my age. The very last feel times I enjoyed my games was when I played a Tee-Box upfront. lol.

  • @mamaandharry4573
    @mamaandharry4573 3 роки тому

    Practice, practice, practice. 🏌🏻‍♀️⛳️👍

  • @edwinparani
    @edwinparani 3 роки тому

    Just got a free consultation from a golf shrink 😅thanks I needed that

  • @keef5
    @keef5 3 роки тому

    I’d add that it needs to be good practice. For instance practicing a swing that delivers the club steep and you have to throw your hands at the ball it’ll be nearly impossible to have the club face consistent at impact. You might match everything up sometimes but others days you’ll have every miss in the book.

  • @fredericwapler2287
    @fredericwapler2287 3 роки тому

    Thanks again and again, you look like close to God mode 🙂

  • @hawkins6958
    @hawkins6958 3 роки тому

    Go Gen!

  • @jeffbird3380
    @jeffbird3380 3 роки тому

    There is a reason they put the hazards in front of the green. Most the guys I play with ( myself included ) hit a lot of them.

  • @phillipismay3585
    @phillipismay3585 3 роки тому

    CHANGE...yep given up my clubs with Stiff shafts an now Only use R or Flex or Lite an now Soneasy swing...just that has dropped me 6 shots...TWICE in 2wks

  • @zaner5000
    @zaner5000 3 роки тому

    Great content! Thanks!

  • @kymstock1852
    @kymstock1852 3 роки тому

    If you want to improve get a coach and learn how to achieve consistent ball strike. Everything else is secondary. Start with small swings with an iron and build up to full swings. Then try longer clubs.

  • @michealhudson4515
    @michealhudson4515 3 роки тому

    Great advice

  • @dennismfoley
    @dennismfoley 2 роки тому

    Have you ever run stats on left of cup, front of cup, behind cup, past cup? You are great! However, my guess is you would be better if you knew your stats relative to putting

  • @anthonycollins9758
    @anthonycollins9758 3 роки тому

    Thanks for your tips :-)

  • @fretless05
    @fretless05 3 роки тому

    You think telling us that we don't practice enough to be consistent will make us upset? LOL! I KNOW I stink... I did wonder about the white powder. That said, I watched and loved your videos on course management, which included playing safe shots (and picking the back of the green as the distance) after thinking about my misses and hazards.