Ryan! I can't thank you enough for hosting me. It's impossible to fill the shoes of the Playa in Chief and I did my best. I'm coming back through SoCal in a few weeks and would love to host you this time! I'll be in touch :)
@@NotAScratchGolfer Hmmm. Maybe Bethpage gives Torrey Pines a run for its money in the municipal scene? I've played Torrey's north and south courses. I found the north course to be more difficult. Did you play both while you were there?
I've surfed all over that area and am dying to play Torrey Pines. This is an amazing video, especially with the Tiger inset and the chuckle I got from "American air superiority"
@@NotAScratchGolfer Annual trip with my best bud who lives in LA. This years lineup was great: 1. Sand Canyon 2. Firecliff - palm springs (beautiful course) 3. Los Robles 4. Industry Hills 5. Sand canyon 6. Rustic Canyon - Just a cool course. 7. Tierra Rejada- my favorite of the trip.
For sure! In hindsight I'm grateful we got to experience the course in the fog in addition to the sunshine. It's cool to see how difficult the course can play.
Playing out of deep rough is always gonna a challenge for you: you have a very flat swing and not a lot of clubhead speed, a lethal combination for trying to play from that type of terrain. Great video! So fun watching your stuff. You do such a great editing job.
Beautiful putt at the end, I was waiting for the huge celly at the end just like the goat, hahaha. The fog really did you dirty on the front 9. Think you did extremely well all things considered!
Torrey South is consistently one of the hardest courses around all year long, especially if you are playing from the back tees. This is a solid round there considering the conditions with the fog and the thick rough. If you want to play this course as close to tournament conditions as possible, Christmas-January 18th ish is about as hard as this course gets. Thanks for sharing
Yes it is tough to play in the fog..interesting you pick the right time to share this video as it's foggy out today. If you zare looking for help with the chipping let me know! Thanks again for the great videos
Great video as always! Pretty cool to see your round vs other "UA-cam golfers". Keep up the great content! I will always watch videos of people of a similar handicap to mine because that's what I want to see! Edit: Also I 1 million percent relate to this comment at 2:46 lmao!
You played great, Adam. I can only wish for such a score. Sometimes we need to stop looking at the pros for comparison and instead focus on how much progress we make as individual players. 15 over at TP is an insanely great score. Attaboy.
I always feel like I went 12 rounds with a heavy weight after playing the South Course. My best is a 76 from the brown tees, but was 1 under after 9. Great video, shows how difficult this course really is.
That was an excellent finish to go par-Birdie dude! You were struggling bad on a couple back nine holes but if there’s anything I know you can do, it’s recover. Great job on a great course!
Thanks so much. Indeed, the round was redeemable until back-to-back triple/double. Rolling one in on 18 certainly alleviates some of the pain. Appreciate the kind words!
How cool that you are playing Torrey Pines!! Awesome video Adam!! Probably wasn't easya playing in those conditions!! I still think even if it was mentally tiring I am sure you had fun!!
Ok Adam...spooky time: Played here several years back, nearly identical conditions and fog clearing through 8th/9th. Also birdie'd 18, 12 footer to that front pin...approach from probably within 5 yards of where you hit yours from. Also posted 85. (I asked if I could run back and grab a pick from #3 lol)
I first heard the Bunker to Bunker joke from a No Laying Up video - Got me wondering which golf content creators you get inspiration from, Adam? Awesome video as always. That rough at Torrey looks insane.
Great video buddy. You have a very very shallow upswing wow. Amazing to see u get it to work. Have u ever thought to improve upon that? I am sure u can shave off a few more shots from ur game
Thanks! Indeed I'm aware of this and it's pretty extreme. To be honest, I hate practicing as much as I love playing so I've never really put in the time to address it. I'm not really chasing serious golf goals and am content to go out there and swing my swing. Maybe one day if I ever get serious about chasing better scores I'll give it a shot.
I am not a golf instructor, but just want to suggest maybe checking your alignment. Could just be the camera angles but seems like you set up a fair bit right. Might explain the blocks and the pulls (your mind knows the target is left of where you're aiming so you over compensate).
Thanks David. With my driver I deliberately line up closed to target (i.e. right). But it's crept into my iron setup as well and I'm trying to change that!
I played Torrey right before the open every time I was in the rough I was hitting a punch out shot rough their is brutal my best punch out shoot went 50 yards
Obviously you are a great golfer without hitting it long but I wonder if you could a series on the speed training system. See how it affects your game over the next 6 months
Have you considered doing speed training ? I know you can always improve other aspects, but more lenght ( if you can control it ) Just makes the game easier
Wow, funny you should ask this. I literally just picked up speed sticks this week and plan to do the training beginning in March (it's just too cold here in Vancouver right now to do it any sooner). I know I'm not disciplined enough to commit to major swing changes, and I totally agree that gaining some speed will certainly help. I'm looking forward to sharing the results with everyone!
Speed helps ! I started playing when i was 31 and im 36 now. Im only 5.5 and play off handicap 5, but im in the 165 to 172 ballspeed range. I hit it a long way for my size and what not, but my short game is crap, but it matters a bit less, when you mostly have wedges in all the time. Putting is good though. Its just really from 75 yards and in im crap
For this round, I owe a special thanks to Ryan (a subscriber and all-round great guy) for hosting me. Most courses will comp a round if I ask, but then they often expect things in return. So it's a treat when subscribers take me out (which they did many-a-time on this US trip) and otherwise it's out of pocket. The UA-cam revenue helps offset some of the green fees :p
@@NotAScratchGolfer What's your handicap? As new golfer I'm obsessed with hitting yardages... I need to relax and focus on form rather carry distances.
I'm going to reference this comment when I publish my video about the handicap system. It's actually shocking the level of ignorance displayed in comments like this. In this video alone I played like a 9 lol.
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Loved the Tiger comparison at the end, with a great putt! Bit of a way to go I think to reach his level Adam ;)
Lol yeah I'm only 15 majors short.
I would have tried to hit Rahms putt from last year... What a course.
Was a pleasure playing with you Adam! And thanks for the beer afterward!! Great vid as always and hope to catch you next time you pass through SD 🍻
Ryan! I can't thank you enough for hosting me. It's impossible to fill the shoes of the Playa in Chief and I did my best. I'm coming back through SoCal in a few weeks and would love to host you this time! I'll be in touch :)
"Expect anything different" such a great video, I'd love to play there one day!
Thank you! It's pretty wild that it's just a muni at the end of the day, albeit probably the world's best one!
@@NotAScratchGolfer Hmmm. Maybe Bethpage gives Torrey Pines a run for its money in the municipal scene? I've played Torrey's north and south courses. I found the north course to be more difficult. Did you play both while you were there?
I've surfed all over that area and am dying to play Torrey Pines. This is an amazing video, especially with the Tiger inset and the chuckle I got from "American air superiority"
Thanks, Gordon! Hope you get out there soon!
So happy to have these videos back! Just got back from my own CA golf trip in late December - giving me the feels Adam
Thanks Michael. Whereabouts did you play? Highlights?
@@NotAScratchGolfer Annual trip with my best bud who lives in LA. This years lineup was great:
1. Sand Canyon
2. Firecliff - palm springs (beautiful course)
3. Los Robles
4. Industry Hills
5. Sand canyon
6. Rustic Canyon - Just a cool course.
7. Tierra Rejada- my favorite of the trip.
Dude your giddy meter on every shot of the first hole is EVERYTHING. I love this ❤️
Lol thanks matt.
@@NotAScratchGolfer lol I dunno, it just looks like you're so excited to be there!
Love the "every shot" aspect. Feels like I'm right there with you! What camera/tracer editing setup do you use?
Thanks! I use shot Tracer Pro on Mac OS.
Thanks for sharing Adam. I have to get out there sometime.
Great video! Remarkable how the course changed when the fog lifted.
For sure! In hindsight I'm grateful we got to experience the course in the fog in addition to the sunshine. It's cool to see how difficult the course can play.
Loved this video! Those foggy holes must have been so tough! I hope to play that course sometime (and I hope it is sunny when I do)
Thanks! Yeah, like I said the fog was just difficult mentally. It's hard to take 10-20 consecutive swings without being able to look at a target.
Jesus man, dropping the hilarious jokes this vid. "call that the saddam" had me spit out my drink.
Lost it man, definitely stealing that
Haha glad I could provide some joy in your day. Thanks, Michael.
Playing out of deep rough is always gonna a challenge for you: you have a very flat swing and not a lot of clubhead speed, a lethal combination for trying to play from that type of terrain. Great video! So fun watching your stuff. You do such a great editing job.
Thanks, Allen. And you're right, deep rough is one of many things that exposes the flaws in my swing lol.
What a treat to play there! Good for you!
Great video and a really beautiful course. Enjoying the US tour!
Thanks, Buff. There's more to come!
Super jealous!!! 18th hole was awesome!!! Great finish!!! GOB!!!!
Thanks GOB!
As someone who lives by Torrey pines it’s cool to see people come out to play it
As someone who doesn't live by Torrey Pines I am jealous of you :p
Excellent round in a very tough course…and extraordinary finish, just like Tiger…playing Torrey Pines is in my bucket list…
Thanks! Hope you get out there one day!
@@NotAScratchGolfer it is a long way from Toronto, but with good planning it should be doable
Course is honestly not that tough unless your playing pro tee’s or rough is getting ready for US open.
@@SC-io7lw Good to know, so I’ll plan a trip when there is no PGA events near
Nice mate! Great score in the tough conditions. Keep it up 👍 ⛳️
Great video!!!! Love the ending of your round!!! Can you provide an updated witb for us?
Thanks! Yes I'm going to release a WITB soon!
Very nice up & down on 17! That is not and easy course in the morning, especially in the Kikuya grass that have all over that course.
"Why do I do this " and "F$*# off", classic commentary,we feel your pain, greetings from Scotland.
Haha thanks, Nicky. Would love to play more golf out your way!
Beautiful putt at the end, I was waiting for the huge celly at the end just like the goat, hahaha.
The fog really did you dirty on the front 9. Think you did extremely well all things considered!
In hindsight that was an opportunity missed lol. Thanks, Aaron.
Torrey South is consistently one of the hardest courses around all year long, especially if you are playing from the back tees. This is a solid round there considering the conditions with the fog and the thick rough. If you want to play this course as close to tournament conditions as possible, Christmas-January 18th ish is about as hard as this course gets. Thanks for sharing
Yes it is tough to play in the fog..interesting you pick the right time to share this video as it's foggy out today. If you zare looking for help with the chipping let me know!
Thanks again for the great videos
Thanks, Dale! It seems like getting socked in by fog (at one point or another) is part of the experience at Torrey.
Pretty dang cool to post a video playing the course that the big boys are playing right now for the tour.
Thanks, Nick. Like I said, those guys are superheroes.
Great video as always! Pretty cool to see your round vs other "UA-cam golfers". Keep up the great content! I will always watch videos of people of a similar handicap to mine because that's what I want to see!
Edit: Also I 1 million percent relate to this comment at 2:46 lmao!
Haha thanks Drew. In the editing process I realized that 2:46 is my go-to exclamation when I hit a bad shot. I wouldn't have known otherwise lol.
You played great, Adam. I can only wish for such a score. Sometimes we need to stop looking at the pros for comparison and instead focus on how much progress we make as individual players. 15 over at TP is an insanely great score. Attaboy.
Not bad on an absolute monster of a course which you played half of it blind with the fog. Putting was really solid.
Thanks, David :)
Killing the comedy bit on the front 9! i'm still laughing about "we call that a Saddam."
Thanks, Joshua. I've always liked that one.
Great video, ive been wanting to see this course
Thanks, glad you liked it!
I always feel like I went 12 rounds with a heavy weight after playing the South Course. My best is a 76 from the brown tees, but was 1 under after 9. Great video, shows how difficult this course really is.
That was an excellent finish to go par-Birdie dude! You were struggling bad on a couple back nine holes but if there’s anything I know you can do, it’s recover. Great job on a great course!
Thanks so much. Indeed, the round was redeemable until back-to-back triple/double. Rolling one in on 18 certainly alleviates some of the pain. Appreciate the kind words!
@@NotAScratchGolfer You did better that I would’ve done
How cool that you are playing Torrey Pines!! Awesome video Adam!! Probably wasn't easya playing in those conditions!! I still think even if it was mentally tiring I am sure you had fun!!
For sure!
Expect anything different?!? 😂😂😂
Love it. Whaddafinish. 🤝
Thanks!
You do a terrific job of cleaning up those 5-6 foot putts and nice speed on the lags.
Beautiful course. I would take that score in those conditions every day
Great vlog! I play Torrey Pines a few times a year and I always lose balls just hitting them into the rough.
Very respectable 86 on a super tough course with some very tough conditions! Not fun playing in conditions like you had on the front!
Ok Adam...spooky time: Played here several years back, nearly identical conditions and fog clearing through 8th/9th. Also birdie'd 18, 12 footer to that front pin...approach from probably within 5 yards of where you hit yours from.
Also posted 85.
(I asked if I could run back and grab a pick from #3 lol)
Damn, that's eerie lol.
Love your channel!
Nice to have you. Thanks, Martin.
I’m a 15 hc shot a 84 from whatever the back tees were on the south course. But it was a beautifully clear hot September day in 2019.
Great timing!
I try
I'm 10hdcp. Playing North on Sunday and South on Tuesday. I would love to have that card at the end. Birdie on 18 to end was great!
One of my favorite courses to play on Tiger Woods playstation and to watch on tv.
Haha I need to go back and play some of these games.
I first heard the Bunker to Bunker joke from a No Laying Up video - Got me wondering which golf content creators you get inspiration from, Adam?
Awesome video as always. That rough at Torrey looks insane.
Haha I can't claim ownership of it. Heard it from a playing partner once. Thanks for the kind words.
That wood outta the fairway bunker was a good shot, don’t care how it ended up, good job.
Awesome video!!
Thanks, Fika!
when a human golfer plays this course lol I love it man and love the content. quickly becoming one of my favorite UA-camrs!!!
Thanks, Vince!
How true were the greens? Everything looked to be rolling really nicely.
They were rolling really well. Playing them in the morning probably helped!
Just played TP South for the first time last week and shot an 84, I was happy!
Good stuff man!
Thanks, William!
2:34 One-putt double bogey is peak golf silver linings playbook.
source: personal experience.
Lollll. I'll say this much, it's better than than a 4-putt bogey.
@@NotAScratchGolfer Can confirm. Source: ibid.
Wadda Playa shirt. Nice!
(Hole 6 shot 2) "oh f*ck off." The most relatable thing about golf.
What do you use for the shot tracer?
I use Shot Tracer Pro for Mac OS.
I love the “oh fuck off” at 2:47 hahaha
Nice one!
Thanks, Bob.
This makes me feel a little better about the scores I put up at Torrey
Way to go. I’m a 10 and feel your pain.
Again, no waffle just descibing each shot as its played. I like it. Fairways look nice and wide.
“We call that a sadam!” 😂🤣
How did you get your tee time?
What time did you tee off!? Our July tee time is at 9:30am now I’m kinda worried we won’t be seeing the ocean afterall haha
I wish I could remember. This was so long ago. It was early in the morning, though...probably between 8am-9am. Hope you enjoy your round!
Birdie on 18... LEGEND!👏
Thanks!
Merica!! Lol man what a course! Good round my guy!
Thanks, Kyle!
@@NotAScratchGolfer whenever you are in Washington state, hit me up!
Playing there in two weeks with some very average golfers! Haha this is mandatory viewing for the group 😂
What is the slope rating from the championship tees?
I'm not sure if the Farmers Tees have even been rated. They won't let you play from them without permission from the head pro.
What season was this
“There’s nothing like golf and American air superiority” hell yah
To bad the fog stole the views for the front 9. Still a good video to see that course.
Thanks :)
hahah golf and American air superiority. Nice job man!
Thanks, bud. JRMGC 2022?
That swing always remembers me of M.A. Jimenez.
Nice vid!!!
Thank you!
Great video buddy. You have a very very shallow upswing wow. Amazing to see u get it to work. Have u ever thought to improve upon that? I am sure u can shave off a few more shots from ur game
Thanks! Indeed I'm aware of this and it's pretty extreme. To be honest, I hate practicing as much as I love playing so I've never really put in the time to address it. I'm not really chasing serious golf goals and am content to go out there and swing my swing. Maybe one day if I ever get serious about chasing better scores I'll give it a shot.
Way to grind through the fog Adam.
Thanks, Steve!
Why your lag putt was so good but short putt looks like diffrent person?😂
Haha I wish I had an answer for you.
I am not a golf instructor, but just want to suggest maybe checking your alignment. Could just be the camera angles but seems like you set up a fair bit right. Might explain the blocks and the pulls (your mind knows the target is left of where you're aiming so you over compensate).
Thanks David. With my driver I deliberately line up closed to target (i.e. right). But it's crept into my iron setup as well and I'm trying to change that!
@@NotAScratchGolfer yeah that seems to well with your driver, you definitely have the nice draw going. Good luck and thanks for the great videos
I played Torrey right before the open every time I was in the rough I was hitting a punch out shot rough their is brutal my best punch out shoot went 50 yards
Obviously you are a great golfer without hitting it long but I wonder if you could a series on the speed training system. See how it affects your game over the next 6 months
Have you considered doing speed training ? I know you can always improve other aspects, but more lenght ( if you can control it ) Just makes the game easier
Wow, funny you should ask this. I literally just picked up speed sticks this week and plan to do the training beginning in March (it's just too cold here in Vancouver right now to do it any sooner). I know I'm not disciplined enough to commit to major swing changes, and I totally agree that gaining some speed will certainly help. I'm looking forward to sharing the results with everyone!
Speed helps ! I started playing when i was 31 and im 36 now. Im only 5.5 and play off handicap 5, but im in the 165 to 172 ballspeed range. I hit it a long way for my size and what not, but my short game is crap, but it matters a bit less, when you mostly have wedges in all the time. Putting is good though. Its just really from 75 yards and in im crap
Did you happen to wander over to the true back tees on 13? The gorge you have to clear just to find land is insane. The Pros are not of this earth.
Haha my playing partners pointed it out. It's bonkers.
You could pass as Ben Stiller's brother lol
So I've been told lol. I once passed as part of "the Stiller gang" to get into a club in the meatpacking district in NYC. Fun times!
@@NotAScratchGolfer Haha, nice
I hate golfing in the fog. Usually lose a ball.
Wow 7? You sure bro 😂😂😂
You caught me. Even though I played like a 9 in this video I'm actually a 21.8.
How do you afford so many incredible rounds? Business success or friends giving you discounted rounds
For this round, I owe a special thanks to Ryan (a subscriber and all-round great guy) for hosting me. Most courses will comp a round if I ask, but then they often expect things in return. So it's a treat when subscribers take me out (which they did many-a-time on this US trip) and otherwise it's out of pocket. The UA-cam revenue helps offset some of the green fees :p
You should try and get more steep in your backswing hitting irons out of the rough. Lots less of the clubface grabbing grass then
I understand this intellectually but it's very difficult for me to change my swing given that I hate practicing lol.
Wadda Player
Waddacompliment, thank you.
@@NotAScratchGolfer
What's your handicap? As new golfer I'm obsessed with hitting yardages... I need to relax and focus on form rather carry distances.
We call that a "Saddam" LOL
7 handicap my ass
I'm going to reference this comment when I publish my video about the handicap system. It's actually shocking the level of ignorance displayed in comments like this. In this video alone I played like a 9 lol.
@@NotAScratchGolfer 🤣😂🤣 ok bud nice swing ur a 7
We call it Saddam! lol
I've always enjoyed that one.
Doesn’t look like you drive far at all
Tough to watch