Sometimes as a 11 hcp we look at this hole and think we should be getting par as it’s a straight away hole, but when we look at it as Genevieve does we would be happy walking away with 5. Golf IS HARD and the more help we get in realising our strengths and weakness is great. I’m never going to have a game like hers and realising that 20yds wide is ok for my ability is ok. Don’t beat yourself up about it, but listening to her vids has made me so much better because instead of letting it rip now I might hit a 5 wood and make par. Thank you
I've learned so much about golf from you- most importantly, how to manage expectations, manage the course, and keep smiling! I wonder, if that's the hardest hole on that course and you still think about a birdie when you tee off, I wonder if there are any holes that, right form the start, you play for par. In other words, does the threat of trouble outweigh the desire to go low to the extent that you play the hole for par?
Hey! I think when I say I’m still aiming for birdie it more of means I don’t approach the hole thinking that a birdie is not a possibility. I’m still doing my best to hit it as close to the hole as possible (while being reasonable)! In fact I think to play for par, it might rely more on something like a pins position rather than the hole itself because there are pins where you can’t attack and you know that giving yourself a putt on the green is what you’re aiming for rather than hitting it as close as possible 😊
Back when people tended the flag, I was taught to hit the ball closer than the person tending the flag... In other words, kind of a three foot circle. That helped my lag putting greatly.
Another lovely video from Gen. Loved it. Since viewing your videos, my approach on different hole has been a lot better. Thank you for a wonderful time with you!
Yes, I have a hole that often leaves me a ball above my feet approach. Over compensating for the spin axis draw, I often block it and miss the green. A shorter tee club might be more prudent to give a flatter but longer approach in......... Bogey either way.
Yes then you kind of want to find the best place to miss it that’s gives you the “easiest” chipping opportunity for an up and down! Knowing where to miss is just as important 😄
I would tee up on the right and aim straight at that really big bunker face down the left and then miss it with my normal shot shape. Put 10 yards of left to right on it. Should work well as long as I don't pull it.......
higher handicapper - I'm defensive on a few holes. Avoid a disaster ... and then pick up shots when I can. On another note, I'm super-regretful that I've been to KL but never played golf there, and this course looks epic!
Only ever been to Malaysia once, a town called Lamut. Pretty sure it was before Genevieve's time (mid 1990s). Never golfed, but I do remember the folks being unbelievably friendly.
I really liked your analysis of the hole Gen! It does look like a tough one for sure. I mean personally the distance wouldn't be too bad (i think it was 400m from the black?!), i'd probably hit anything between a 9 or a 7 in. But the tee shot is pretty tough to place by the looks of it and the green is well defended. Any left or back left pin seems tough, especially if you haven't got an angle from the right! Great challenging hole!
Unfortunately haven't played here, 398m plays driver and wedge for me, and target from the tee looks reasonably wide in my landing area, so probably wouldn't be my hardest hole. I'm more likely to mess up holes where your forced to use a shorter club and play for position. Great content as always gen
Yup! Like I said longer hitters would probably find this hole easier :) but there would definitely be some fun holes for you to play on this course if you ever make it out here! Short but tight where placement is key 😄
I, too, tend to hit my shots with a cut to the right, the biggest difference, is that even if I got that 2nd to the green within 8', I could still be counted on to 2-3 putt for bogey or double.. LOL! I work on my putting, but as I get older (now 54), my eyesight, even with glasses, is starting to let me down on the greens... Thanks for the great vlogs Gen, hope to see you playing on Golf Channels coverage of the LET this or next year!!
Great video. You confirmed that i am thinking correctly which is very helpful to know. Have you gained distance? It appears that you might have been spending serious gym time and i wonder how effective this might be.
Howzit Gene.....just to let you know, you and Lydia Ko are my all time favorite female golfers and I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do. This came across my feed and I saw your name on the leaderboard which made me happy. Just in case you haven't seen it ua-cam.com/video/XdihDG2EcmM/v-deo.html. Aloha from Maui 🤘😎🤙
Gen, try keeping the right knee angle at setup the same through backswing. You straighten the right knee on the backswing, leads to a 2 way miss inconsistent strike and loss of power. Look at the top 20 on LPGA ALL of them keep the angle. Just my 2 cents, if you don't change it, you're still cute. Cheers best!
Careful. Many different ways to strike a golf ball. I would encourage Gen to try straightening the right leg more. I teach the Mike Austin golf swing. He said you’re able to get off a straight leg faster than a bent one.
@@anthonyrobinson2292 stand at the short stop position and have a major league player hit a hard ground ball. Bend over with your legs completely straight. I'll bet you don't move to well do you? Until you bend the knee, Cheers!
***LONG POST ALERT!*** Three toughest par 5's I've played, all on Long Island NY: (1) 500+ with a fence all along the left side the whole way, and a highway beyond (Bay Shore). (2) 500+ with a fence along the RIGHT side the whole way, and private property beyond... (Middle Island CC). Both (1) and (2) could be very expensive. Lots of times I'd score 5 physical shots, but incur penalties/lost balls to ruin the score! (3) 500+ bottle shaped hole, also at Middle Island CC. We teed off at the 'bottom' of the bottle (wide) and the green was like a bottle cap atop a long neck (narrow). If you hit your tee shot wide right or left, but before the bottle neck, you were in bounds, but had no clear shot to the green. Thus, even though you were in the fairway you had to waste shot getting to the center. We called it the 'Bo Derek Hole', because if you weren't careful, you could score a perfect 10! 😮😯😦😵
Lol, everytime I want to go back in time to watch your old intro. I do love it better.
Sometimes as a 11 hcp we look at this hole and think we should be getting par as it’s a straight away hole, but when we look at it as Genevieve does we would be happy walking away with 5. Golf IS HARD and the more help we get in realising our strengths and weakness is great. I’m never going to have a game like hers and realising that 20yds wide is ok for my ability is ok. Don’t beat yourself up about it, but listening to her vids has made me so much better because instead of letting it rip now I might hit a 5 wood and make par. Thank you
I seem to learn something every time I watch one of your videos
I've learned so much about golf from you- most importantly, how to manage expectations, manage the course, and keep smiling! I wonder, if that's the hardest hole on that course and you still think about a birdie when you tee off, I wonder if there are any holes that, right form the start, you play for par. In other words, does the threat of trouble outweigh the desire to go low to the extent that you play the hole for par?
Hey! I think when I say I’m still aiming for birdie it more of means I don’t approach the hole thinking that a birdie is not a possibility. I’m still doing my best to hit it as close to the hole as possible (while being reasonable)! In fact I think to play for par, it might rely more on something like a pins position rather than the hole itself because there are pins where you can’t attack and you know that giving yourself a putt on the green is what you’re aiming for rather than hitting it as close as possible 😊
Back when people tended the flag, I was taught to hit the ball closer than the person tending the flag... In other words, kind of a three foot circle. That helped my lag putting greatly.
Another lovely video from Gen. Loved it. Since viewing your videos, my approach on different hole has been a lot better. Thank you for a wonderful time with you!
Hey kid... We have the same birthdays.. I love your swing.. Best of luck and min jee Lydia and you are my favorite players 😁
Yes, I have a hole that often leaves me a ball above my feet approach. Over compensating for the spin axis draw, I often block it and miss the green. A shorter tee club might be more prudent to give a flatter but longer approach in......... Bogey either way.
Yes then you kind of want to find the best place to miss it that’s gives you the “easiest” chipping opportunity for an up and down! Knowing where to miss is just as important 😄
I would tee up on the right and aim straight at that really big bunker face down the left and then miss it with my normal shot shape. Put 10 yards of left to right on it. Should work well as long as I don't pull it.......
Good video. Especially for Winter practicing.
Great informative video shafting our Gen
Thanks Paul! 😄
Love the walk along, talk along vlogs the best. Cheers, Gen.
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Best night of the week! Golf with Gen night 🌟🔥.. yea I’m 13 hours behind ya 😏😂great content as always..
Haha awesome, thanks Jeff! 😄😄
higher handicapper - I'm defensive on a few holes. Avoid a disaster ... and then pick up shots when I can. On another note, I'm super-regretful that I've been to KL but never played golf there, and this course looks epic!
Only ever been to Malaysia once, a town called Lamut. Pretty sure it was before Genevieve's time (mid 1990s). Never golfed, but I do remember the folks being unbelievably friendly.
I think I noticed the dew drop on the fairway. Sometimes, under those conditions, I used other folks' lines on the green to help line up my own putts!
Haha I do that too sometimes 😂
Great insight!
Gen, I genuinely appreciate the simple positivity. Thank you. 🌞 💪
I genuinely appreciate your constant support 😊🙏🏼
Not easy to book and play at KLGCC. Only members and member guest only. But it's a good experience to play at this club
I really liked your analysis of the hole Gen! It does look like a tough one for sure. I mean personally the distance wouldn't be too bad (i think it was 400m from the black?!), i'd probably hit anything between a 9 or a 7 in. But the tee shot is pretty tough to place by the looks of it and the green is well defended. Any left or back left pin seems tough, especially if you haven't got an angle from the right! Great challenging hole!
Yes! Looks easy when you approach it but when you play it, it’s definitely a tricky one 😊
Hey Gen... after watching this video I don't think I ever want to play this hole... hahaha... I will just caddy for you instead. ☠✌😎
Hahaha you should play it at least once! 😁
Unfortunately haven't played here, 398m plays driver and wedge for me, and target from the tee looks reasonably wide in my landing area, so probably wouldn't be my hardest hole. I'm more likely to mess up holes where your forced to use a shorter club and play for position. Great content as always gen
Yup! Like I said longer hitters would probably find this hole easier :) but there would definitely be some fun holes for you to play on this course if you ever make it out here! Short but tight where placement is key 😄
@@GenevieveLingGolf ok, I'll bring my clubs and make sure I'll play it next time I'm in kl
Getting up and down there with an 8 foot putt is what makes you a pro
I, too, tend to hit my shots with a cut to the right, the biggest difference, is that even if I got that 2nd to the green within 8', I could still be counted on to 2-3 putt for bogey or double.. LOL! I work on my putting, but as I get older (now 54), my eyesight, even with glasses, is starting to let me down on the greens... Thanks for the great vlogs Gen, hope to see you playing on Golf Channels coverage of the LET this or next year!!
Great video. You confirmed that i am thinking correctly which is very helpful to know. Have you gained distance? It appears that you might have been spending serious gym time and i wonder how effective this might be.
Trying leaving it short right of the green next time for an easier uphill chip
Short right of the green is where I missed it 😅
Love the channel
Thanks Sam! 😊🙏🏼
Howzit Gene.....just to let you know, you and Lydia Ko are my all time favorite female golfers and I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do. This came across my feed and I saw your name on the leaderboard which made me happy. Just in case you haven't seen it ua-cam.com/video/XdihDG2EcmM/v-deo.html. Aloha from Maui 🤘😎🤙
They are all hard for me . But I can still enjoy the game
That’s more important for a social golfer! 😊
Comment 3, silver medal 🥈 👍
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@@GenevieveLingGolf bronze, what was I thinking? 😢
Are your tournaments over for the year?
Gen, try keeping the right knee angle at setup the same through backswing. You straighten the right knee on the backswing, leads to a 2 way miss inconsistent strike and loss of power. Look at the top 20 on LPGA ALL of them keep the angle. Just my 2 cents, if you don't change it, you're still cute. Cheers best!
Careful. Many different ways to strike a golf ball. I would encourage Gen to try straightening the right leg more. I teach the Mike Austin golf swing. He said you’re able to get off a straight leg faster than a bent one.
@@anthonyrobinson2292 stand at the short stop position and have a major league player hit a hard ground ball. Bend over with your legs completely straight. I'll bet you don't move to well do you? Until you bend the knee, Cheers!
@@deanf5524 Have to take your word on it. Sorry. I don’t teach baseball
Good video
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Monteiro & Heng
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***LONG POST ALERT!***
Three toughest par 5's I've played, all on Long Island NY:
(1) 500+ with a fence all along the left side the whole way, and a highway beyond (Bay Shore).
(2) 500+ with a fence along the RIGHT side the whole way, and private property beyond... (Middle Island CC).
Both (1) and (2) could be very expensive. Lots of times I'd score 5 physical shots, but incur penalties/lost balls to ruin the score!
(3) 500+ bottle shaped hole, also at Middle Island CC. We teed off at the 'bottom' of the bottle (wide) and the green was like a bottle cap atop a long neck (narrow). If you hit your tee shot wide right or left, but before the bottle neck, you were in bounds, but had no clear shot to the green. Thus, even though you were in the fairway you had to waste shot getting to the center. We called it the 'Bo Derek Hole', because if you weren't careful, you could score a perfect 10!
😮😯😦😵