DESTINATION SCRATCH! Episode 1 - GOLF LESSON!
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- Опубліковано 14 січ 2024
- DESTINATION SCRATCH - Episode 1 - FIRST GOLF LESSON IN YEARS!
With Coach JAMESY at Torquay Golf Academy!
A 30 minute golf lesson.
BERNIES attempt at getting back to SCRATCH!
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Lester, yourbest vlog so far 👏👏👏 you never stop learning ! Im an 61 year old fart once a week golfer playing off 1.6 ,and shot scatch on sunday by just standing closer to the ball with my irons ! Golf is hard but we love it , regards
It can be something so simple as well Phil! A game we never master! Well done maintaining that handicap! Impressive!
Brilliant Episode 1, Bernie! It's a testament to your ability that you can pepper the green with clubs that are too flat for your current swing. Great to see Coach Jamesy on the channel. BTW, I hope the arthritis doesn't progress too rapidly. I have it in my fingers, but so far it doesn't affect my swing or my enjoyment in the game.
Cheers Howie! Had a feeling I may need to alter lie angles, but was hoping the couple of changes I had made myself last year would have seen a few changes to my dynamic lie angle, but didn’t. Think I’ve got the arthritis under control,some days better then others as you probably know.
Coach J keeping it simple. ❤
Exactly for a simple student 😂
It's only Coach Jamesy. Get in! Welcome back to the UA-cam family, Coach 💪💪💪
I thought it was time we got him back involved Kev! 😂
Coach J looks like he’ll really help. His tips and drills seem to be clear and affective.
Exactly what I need mate! He knows me well 😂
A very interesting video J has an insightful way of introducing changes ,great watch
Cheers Bob! Glad you enjoyed.
Tempo looks awesome Bernie. Get those lofts adjusted, you’ve got the physical game and don’t forget the mental side.
Without playing with you and only seeing what I have too much thinking hurts you most I think.
You cant wait till your physical game is perfect (no such thing) to be confident, the mental side drives the other once you reach your level.
Cheers Stuart, really trying hard to change my attitude on the course to a more positive one! I may have to seek a bit of help / advice in that aspect.
Class, James seems like a quality coach. 10/10 greens isn’t bad either!
Thanks 😂 I was hoping for a refund 😂
Bernie, nice to see you taking lessons from a good coach and not trying to do all of it yourself, especially if your serious about getting down to scratch. the visual of the 3 lanes is superb. I too am mostly a heel striker and will try the drill. Looking forward to your progress, it will spur me on as well. Coach Jamesy, thanks for allowing Bernie to video the lesson. Cheers.
Absolutely mate! I need some help doing it and will use Jamesy’s lessons as motivation to practice! Thanks to him also for allowing me to film it to for all of you to see.
Must be nice when you're already friends as you must be more relaxed to start with. Always liked Coach Jamesy when he was on Dan's channel. Surely he would do a course vlog with you. Looking forward to watching more lessons 👍
Absolutely Phil! Wanted someone who knew my game / swing. I’ll try and get Jamesy on a vlog in the future, I know how busy he is though.
Really interesting vlog and quite inspiring as I have not picked up a golf club since before Xmas due to weather and now holiday and now can’t wait to get back practicing/playing and seeing my pro for a lesson. Looking forward to the future vlogs - keep up the great work.
Thanks John! Plenty more to come content wise in this series! Thanks for watching and delighted it’s inspired you to play / practice!
very interesting keep it up lester
Cheers Brad! Glad you enjoyed it.
Coach Jamesie was excellent when he appeared on DHG.
I’ll try and get a vlog / playing lesson with him at some point too.
Great lesson Mr Barnes 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it.
Excellent video, gents.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love it. Never had lessons as a junior but when I got back into golf 7 or 8 years ago lessons were still videos of Adam Scott’s swing compared to your own, seems so ridiculous now. The value you get out of lessons now is so much greater than before, even if they do cost a bit more than they used to. This has proper made me want to have a lesson 😂
I remember the same lessons Stephen 😂 I think it was Ernie Else that was always the example used 😂
Hey Bernie, I played this Saturday at my home course and used the tip from coach jamsey about aim to hit the ball on the inside and struck the ball nicely.
Love that Damian! Nice and simple tip which I like too!
Lester, Good luck with your improvement.
Thanks Chris! Going to put lots of effort in I promise!
Good luck Bernie.
Cheers Tom!
Great start, Bernie. I'm a guy who loves the numbers & data points. 👍🏻
I was bought up without, so now use a bit of both Seth, do like a bit of ball flight too.
@@berniebarnesgolf , I probably should spend less time looking at my data points and more time working on the swing that causes them! 😂
😂 😂
Excellent vlog
Thanks Colin!
I have always struggled to find a coach who is has ‘hands off’ as coach Jamesy so I tend to stay away from lessons and try and work it out for myself. If only I lived in the Torbay region! 😂
He knows my game and my needs David, I don’t want a rebuild (although that may change 😂) so need a few tweaks only.
Cool studio.
He’s done a brilliant job with it Willie! It’s impressive! Got all the kit too!
Great series Bernie. Please don't beat yourself up if you struggle at any time.
That’s a part I’m working on (and needs work) Richard.
Great video Bernie. You were still striping it. Tiny changes are all that's needed. Looking forward to see if you have a short game lesson. That's certainly something that I need 👍💪
Thanks Andy! It’s unfortunate that I’ve only had short game lessons in the last couple of years, so no what I’m supposed to be doing 😂 so it’s mainly repetitive practice. Although I will need some refreshers which will be part of the series moving forward.
@@berniebarnesgolf looking forward to it. My putting and bunker play are fine, but from 60 yards to green side are shocking. Chipping and pitching yips . Really going to knuckle down this year
Good to hear Andy! I’m the same!
Good insight
Thanks for watching Neil!
Will do I’m at the range today after it’s warmed up 😂👍
Think I’ll be doing the same today!
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Thanks for watching Christine x
Yes I know it's going to be another video but lie angle does help. I'm 5'7 but my lie angles are 2° upright and 1.5° open. Great video and great little lesson. Coach James needs to hit the buffet a little more😂
I’ll definitely alter the lie angles Brian and as you say that’s another video 😂
Should be a great series Lester! Enjoyed watching that and I like how he only gave you a couple things to think about, and you have a fair amount of time to work on them before you go back 👍🏻 Never want to work on too many things at once. I always like having a new thought to use, rather than a setup change. Like you I try to avoid technical things and use more feel and ideas to sort things out.
Absolutely Tyler, 1 or 2 things maximum at a time, implement those changes and then move on! Too much to work on can be counterproductive as far as I’m concerned.
Good to see Jamesy 😮on the Channel & interesting. I have lessons in batches on 4 usually.
I think I’m going to do one a month in the winter and maybe once a fortnight in the summer when I can practice more David.
@@berniebarnesgolf Sounds good & obviously you have the weather & light in the summer. Jamesy isn’t too bad with the old putter either & I hope he helps you with this side of the game that can cost us more than it should sometimes.
Yeah I’ll definitely go on SAM with him at some stage!
@@berniebarnesgolf Great & look forward to it.
Interesting on the traffic lane’s swing path being my bad shot is out the toe I will try this next time I’m on the range cheers mate 👍
Let me know how you get on Garry!
Part 2 !! What I am doing wrong to be able to put it right. I have finally found a pro who has given me something positive to work on. I will never get down to scratch. Just getting round the course with a decent score will do me. Good luck and I will be watching with interest.
That’s brilliant that you have found a coach / pro! As long as you enjoy it then that’s the main thing!!
Great coaching. Lots of technical talk BUT simple relatable drills to move the needle. Like that a lot.
Exactly what I need / require Tim!
My in put would be I thought your swing looked great from face on. 👌 More width and turn than the past. Handicap prediction +1 this year. 🔥
I’ve been working hard on flexibility too Dominic, so pleasing that you noticed the width and turn!
Yes Bernie . Going for a lesson in a few weeks . I need something to work with. I'm just bouncing around swing thoughts it's painful
At least your not watching UA-cam instructional videos and trying out the latest trend Kev 😂
Very informative video, Lester. I'm going to enjoy and I'll be rooting for you. Watching this series will help me to get thru this freezing winter. Got a warm day here in Indiana. It's -3°f yesterday was -7.
Thanks mate! Hope the summer is on its way! It’s cold here at the moment, but nothing like that!
Great content Lester and very informative with the visual aid, I feel like Ive had a free lesson, roll on part 2 !!
Hoping the journey will be informative and educational too mate!
Very interesting and insightful start to your journey. Looking forward to the ride Lester.
Cheers Mark! Second episode out next week!
Cracking video Bernie. Hope this series opens up a gap in the market for you👍
Thanks Paul! It means I can vary the content a little, hopefully it’s educational and also people enjoy the highs / lows of the journey!
Absolutely brilliant Bernie. Loved that all very interesting. Great to see coach Jamesy again. 👍
I thought you would like to see him Dave! A couple of things to work on!
@@berniebarnesgolf To be fair Bernie, you’re of a very high standard already so it won’t take much to get you to perfection! 👍
Stop flirting Dave 😂
@@berniebarnesgolf 🤣🤣
Interesting and enjoyed it Lester
Cheers Mick! Couple of things to work on before the next lesson!
Brilliant 👍👍
Thanks Dave!
Great Video. I am a heal striker also,but trying to hit different parts of the club face on demand seams to be helping.
Thanks Rick! I’ll try that as well!
Love the content Lester.
Interesting stuff about striking.
Thanks Simon! Hope it helps others too!
Great way to move your strike, good luck Lester.
I think so too John! Really like visuals.
Excellent content again lester,swings looking solid
Thanks Martin! Hope there’s more improvements! Thanks for watching!
Very interesting Bernie, watching you hit the ball and it flying straight at the hole I was thinking how do you fault that ? Jamesy came up with a neat idea so we will see how you get on. I have had golf lessons. my problem is coming over the top and over the years I have lessons with a few golf pros. most have put a box just outside the ball and told me not to hit the box. that didn't work for me as I need to know
Thanks Malcolm! I like the visualisation idea too. Maybe you can try that too. I’ve already done a little practice and seen some progress!
Good to see your path of progress with filming your lessons, like it😊😊. I'm currently in the midst of my winter lesson programme, signed up for 2 half hourly sessions per month on a three month payment plan, which you can then repeat as you feel the need. I'm into my second batch of 6 which will take me up to April. I have a great coach and find as you did, the half hour sessions with a couple of bite size technique changes, works well for me as I'm not confused or overwhelmed with information overload.👍
Absolutely mate, 1 or 2 things to think about/ work on is plenty! Too much becomes counterproductive I feel.
Always good to get someone to have a look at the numbers to make sure you’re where you think you are! I always thought your long game was your strength anyway. Chipping on the other hand….😂
Yeah it is Rob, anywhere from 70 yards out I’m good. Want to work on my swing as I use to enjoy practicing and hitting balls, not just to improve/ maintain bit also for relaxation and feel I need something to work on to motivate me.
Good stuff Bernie. I have had a few lessons in my time. I have always found that simple visual aids are effective for me. The motorway lane lesson is something that you can easily work on during your practice sessions. Cheers!
It works for me Graeme too. The visual aid will definitely make it easier when I’m practicing as you say. The hard work starts now!
Looks like a good start to the lessons and the journey you have taken on for the year
Thanks Scot! Fail or succeed it should be a good journey 😂 thanks for the comment.
Really good video Bernie. Quite a few takeaways from this. Hope you get to your destination, and I hope I can get there too this year..
Thanks my friend! Stuff to work on and good luck on your journey too!
I’m not technically minded at all, but, the three tees and the m/way lanes was very easy to understand.
Look forward to the journey
I agree Andrew! So simple and I like the visualisation! Felt it really helped!
Never had a lesson mate. I don't play regularly enough so always think that if I had a lesson, I wouldn't have a chance to embed any changes. I'd also hate for anyone to analyse my swing! lol
I agree with you David! Important to practice after a lesson, so if you don’t have the time then the lessons maybe pointless. Although it may help to know your swing slightly better.
The swing looks much better. It seems like you were quite over the top when you played with Dan.
I was trying to play a fade when I wasn’t playing or practicing much mate as I felt I could control that. I saw my swing on Dans channel and when I decided I wanted to take it more seriously / get back into golf I made an effort to change it.
I feel you with the arthritis bud. I’ve got it in my left heel/ankle after smashing it to pieces. Sucks try to push off it coming into impact.
Be interesting to see your stock yardages.
10/10 from 170…. Player 😉
Liking the motorway analogy James 👌🏽
Some days unfortunately I have to almost keep my right foot planted, think it’s noticeable on vlogs. Seem to have it managed most days now so hoping it doesn’t hold me back too much. Means my practice has to be quality over quantity Chris. You may enjoy episode 2 😂
@@berniebarnesgolf I’ve recently been fitted for some (stupidly expensive) orthopaedic insoles, but they do seem to be helping with weight distribution in the stance so maybe there’s hope yet…
Looking forward to episode 2 👌🏽
I’ll look into them Chris! I’ve started doing turmeric and CBD gummy’s and they seem to be helping.
Hey Lester, I’m 59 been hacking around for about 45 years. Still play to about 20-22 handicap as a nomadic golfer, but …. I’m having my first lesson in a months time, courtesy of a Virgin Experience I got for Xmas. I’m hoping to improve my grip, posture and strike. I’ll keep you posted.
That’s great you are having a lesson! Let me know how it goes!
That’s very interesting Bernie and the fact James put a visual aid down I think made it that much easier to visualise.
One issue I find that practicing on mats can make it harder too do as your not getting the same feeling as you do on the course.
But that’s just my feeling and not everyone is the same.
I’m also some one who isn’t a consistent striker of the ball out the middle of the club and can move it about the face,but im not someone who practices enough 😊
Thanks David! Unfortunately it was dark when I had the lesson and wanted to see the numbers as I had been working on a couple of things. In the summer I’ll be practicing on the grass range at churston, which like you I prefer.
A great start to the series Bernie. Is a 4-5 week gap between lessons optimal or would you start more regularly and then spread it out as you improve?
I think at the moment that’s fine Rolf as I need time to practice before the next lesson. Want to make sure Implementing the changes so we can move on.
Brilliant Lester - I guess to get from 1 HC to scratch its all about marginal gains so great to hear you tinkering with life angle and strike intention rather than big swing changes 👌👌👌👌
I’m hoping marginal gains is what is required Adrian, if I don’t meet the target, then 2025 may require a big rebuild.
Yeah and so it begins, you will have to take that to the range and practice it, you should have no problem with that, the one shot you did was already an improvement, think what you will be like after 20 or 30 shots. Very simplistic but affective lol x⛳️⛳️
That’s exactly what I need Robert! Simpler the better for me!!
See coach Jamesy once a month 😎
That’s my plan too Lawrence!
That heel strike can also happen if your weight is on your toes during the downswing. This will cause you to lean forward thus moving the club to the heal.
Unfortunately I can’t change where my weight is as I have arthritis in both my feet mate.
Good stuff Bernie & greetings to Coach Jamesy, who had the misfortune of seeing my game up close & personal a couple of years back! Hope he can give you some pointers & help you achieve the goals!
Thanks Martyn! Saw massive improvements last time we played!
Really found this helpful. I like the way you keep things simple and easy to understand. Too much information loses the quality in the instruction . I have lessons with James . Brilliant video. Keep going 😊
Thanks Richard! That’s the sort of lessons / instructions I need. Too many times I’ve finished a lesson more confused then when I started.
@berniebarnesgolf I am new to golf, but I'm doing good.
Watching lessons like that is really helpful. I took alot from that video. Thanks. I am having a putting lesson with James today.
Keep up the good work, and I look forward to watching the new video .😁
I’ll be definitely having a putting lesson too Richard! The SAM LAB is an impressive bit of kit!
@berniebarnesgolf
I love Tavistock and see your name on the board at Yelverton .
You're a good golfer.
Look forward to the putting lesson video.
Yeah 😂 I managed to win a tournament down there when I was a golf pro, feels like a lifetime ago.
Really enjoyed this. I have a question though Lester. You are obviously a highly skilled cat 1 golfer and you absolutely nailed that green with those 7 irons. How much improvement do you think you need to do on actual technique? I have tried to focus more on the mental side of things and once you get to the standard you are is it more a case of finding a technique you are happy ( or comfortable with ) that you can trust and free your mind a bit?
It’s funny you should say that Richard, I’ve arranged a zoom call with a mind coach that I will film for the channel in the upcoming weeks Thad maybe of interest to you.
With regards to technique I need things to work on / focus on to give me motivation to practice. So that’s why I have lessons, plus we are all searching for perfection 😂
Love the process Bernie! I really enjoy my lessons and can see the gains each time in the sim or range. As a new golfer / high handicapper I really struggle to translate it to the course though. Any tips?
I’d say keep putting yourself in those positions, enter lots of competitions and then the pressure will soon go and you will translate it to the course!
Good lesson Bernie, as I have said not too much wrong with the long game it's all about 125 yards in and the short game, I have had lessons with various club pros over the years and felt that none of them got to the real reasons why my game was stuck at the level it was, Kyle Smith ex Celtic Manor head pro was my go to for any real improvement but my Achilles heel is short game and even after lessons with an ex tour pro and masters player it was not any better, I have found on buying Dan Grieves book and watched his on line stuff it makes more sense, Coach Jamesie does look as if he cares about what you are trying to achieve, hope it all goes well, will look forward to the club altering vid i.e. lie angle, my clubs are std loft and lie and and I was wondering if an alteration would help.
Thanks mate! It’s 30/40 yards in I struggle with, anything longer I’m good at. I’ve had lots of short game lessons and know what I’m supposed to be doing, so it’s just practice really at the moment.
@@berniebarnesgolf yeah saw the one you did with Paul, first try holed it, mic drop next!!!!
Had a couple with Gilly too, which really helped. I do need a couple of refreshers I think.
It was interesting what he was saying about you playing too straight, do you think you’ll work towards a draw or fade to help you have a known miss or just aim middle of the green and be prepared for a long putt?
I tend to see how I’m swinging it on the day and then play from there Steve. I generally hit 14/15 greens in reg and my iron play is the best part of my game, so it’s hard to change anything, although I would like to improve and hitting it closer will help.
I love the vids Bernie but you’ve got to work on the audio a bit
I couldn’t turn up the volume as the noise from the aircon / heater was too loud unfortunately. I have a mic on the camera. Apologies James
My strike is predominantly out of the heel, i line up to the ball and put an alignment stick just Infront of the toe of the club and try and miss the alignment stick which should then give me a central or more of a toe strike
I like that drill Jordan! I’ll use that too mate!
@@berniebarnesgolf I like the instant feedback, I know if I hit the alignment stick I’ve hit it out of the heel, I’ll definitely be trying the tee drill aswell that’s coach Jamesy suggested
I’ll give it a go and see how many alignment sticks I break 😂
ok but nice to her the chat ok when your close
Sorry I didn’t turn up the volume a little more on the edit, was trying to make it a more fly on the wall style. The next lesson I’ll turn up a fraction Roger.
I've never had a lesson, but in order for my game to improve, I think im gonna have to...........finding a good coach is my issue
Ask around and meet them first I’d recommend. I’m lucky as there’s lots of good coaches in my area and many of them are my friends.
@@berniebarnesgolf Cheers Bernie 👍
Most pros will offer a consultation / chat first and then you should get a good idea. Other thing to consider is online coaching.
Interesting you have 90mph 7 iron. I would guess you must have a fast driver speed of 110 plus?
I’m around those numbers, maybe a fraction less. I use to be able to carry the ball 280-290 yards with driver, I’m more like 270 yards these days, although I am working on my flexibility currently.
Lester Lester Lester. You need to get those irons bent back upright. 4* toe down isn't right. You know that.
It will be damn near impossible to get your swing dialed in correctly with the lies out of whack on your irons.
...and you are damn close to having it dialed in, too. Your takeaway is too much to the inside...that is all. Your downswing and through the ball is really good. The takeaway is what will be the root of any issues. That, and your clubs being out of whack. Get those irons at the correct lie, and work on your takeaway and you'll be golden.
Cheers.
You need to work on The Wall of Doom drill. Heels 15-16" from wall... swing club without hitting the wall.
**The clubshaft should be parallel to your target line whenever it is level with the floor.** That's where your takeaway is off. You are pointed way right on the takeaway... and you come over the top of that plane on the way down... and that is the root of the heel strikes. When you start the takeaway, keep the clubhead outside your hands until the shaft is parallel and level, and then to the top. Then you will have space to come under that plane on the way down. The Wall of Doom will teach you not to take it back inside... or you'll smack the wall... and on the through swing it will teach you not to cut across the ball, or swing in to out too much... or you will also smack the wall. You'll be zeroing your path in no time with the Wall of Doom drill. ;) Cheers again
I realise I’ll have to bend the irons (it’s another video) I didn’t realise I was delivering the club that much toe down before the lesson.
@@berniebarnesgolf It didn't look like you were high handling the club thru impact. I'll have to go back and look for that. They may have moved if you've been hitting off mats a lot lately too. I was distracted by your takeaway. ...Thinking.. well he's got to get that sorted first thing. LOL. The Wall of Doom drill...That will sort you out mate. Cheers Lester.
I’ll have a go at that drill too!
I’ve always been high handle at impact unfortunately, something I thought I had reduced, but clearly not looking at the numbers. I do need to check the clubs as I have done a fair bit of practice at the end of the year.
Is James on a bonus when you reach Scratch?
I’m paying him enough Mark 😂 😂
"close to tour average". Scratch is aiming too low bud!
I’d be more than happy with scratch mate
cover your ears you are not allowed to say the S word on a golf channel SHANK, 😂 and he said it again and again
I should have put a warning up before! Apologies Allan! 😂
Get a putting lesson! Forget the full swing!
I will get a putting lesson on the SAM LAB when the greens are better! It’s pointless having a lesson if I have no where to practice it.
sound poor
Meant to be a fly on the wall video Roger
Very interesting and a great watch Bernie 🏌️♂️
Cheers Craig!