You’re obviously doing something right as I’ve watched more Matt Fryer videos in the last few months than at any time over the last 10 years. Even if you’re not winning comps you’re winning at views! Keep up the good work. ❤
I made a similar comment to Pete Finch, I’m my opinion, competition in any sport, no matter what standard you are at, is to best way to improve and as a consequence enjoy it more. As a once competitive player myself it’s the main aspect of golf I miss. Nothing wrong with coaching, tips or some of the less serious videos but putting yourself on camera with the pressure of a comp is good to see. 👍
When Sergio Garcia turns up for open qualifying he brings his caddie he doesn't say you stay home i dont need you its only qualifying. Matt they call you a infuencer so use your infuence get a low handicap member from the course you are playing comp at. Commit to a practice round with them maybe some content about that. Then focus on your golf win the comp let the caddie keep everything clean and dry.
Feel your pain Matt , it’s been the wettest2034/2024 I can remember and my course Cowdray in West Sussex is hilly and drains really well but still has suffered , we had a club match versus Liphook ( a real gem) at Cowdray on Monday and it was cancelled 1 hour before play due to the greens flooding. So pleased to see you enthused about playing competitive golf .
Hello Matt, i don’t regularly comment on your videos but this one i felt i had to , mainly because of the excitement in your face on being back out on the course playing in comps again. i feel you should play what you can at the moment even if its the club stableford, it gives you that prep ready to go back on it for the season next year. despite the two rain struck comps its been great watching you get that buzz for the game we all love again love the channel and all the content
The comps are really cool to watch. As someone coming back to golf after a long hiatus and really wanting to get good enough to get into some amateur comps, its really cool to see. I really think that the comps keep you honest in terms of how you view your game - there is no hiding from the flaws in your game, attitude and focus. Please do your best to continue competing, because it does you good!
You'll have to organise a set of winter competitions or tag onto a local group that play regularly. There has to be a way of playing competitive golf with other guys, they don't just stop playing through winter surely.... Best of luck with finding others that want to play as much as you do. 🤞🏼
I am not sure what kind of comps you have in the UK during the winter months, but if you could spend some time in the US in Florida you could easily find some winter comps with some decent competition or even get some colabs with a few people to have some competitive rounds and perhaps get Rick and Peter to join you for a month or two. But either way keep at it and I really enjoy your brutally honest content, and your father is a gem of a human.
Go for Irland, play in comps around your area, use the travells to practice and relaxing. Built up youre feel for comp during winter by just play the lokal strokeplay/mathplay comp that are easy to go to. Allow the winter be your time to grow and then jump on board with PF and his comp-serie, I do think you guys would pull eachother forward.
That’s weather was a shocker. VERY VERY hard to play good golf in that and no surprise it was suspended. Can you play in the winter alliances ?? Keep up the work you will get there 🙌🙏⛳️
As many have said, playing in as many comps as possible is the best way to improve performance, no matter what the level of the comp. In between, practice like crazy OUTSIDE. Simulators are not the answer. Practice from REAL lies, as there are no slopes in the simulator! Best of luck!
Stick in thare matt, your trending forward, keep at it during the winter months playing/ practicing etc, content, and hopefully 2025 is your year that you shine, all the best to you matt going forward, ⛳️.
Firstly Matt, your energy levels and sense of purpose have demonstrably grown in the past few months and that is a fantastic thing. It shines through in your presence and content. Secondly, I feel you have created a more unique channel and are differentiating yourself from others. Turning to your call for insights/inspiration/opinion etc etc ...... I won't comment about golf in the specific sense. I think that will be well and truly covered. I believe that your success next year is sown by planning now for the April start line. I think you can clearly imagine what you want to look and feel like IF, you do the hard work in the next 5 months. The key question is simple, what is the right work to do and then plan to do it; systematically and progressively. To my earlier point, in the wider sense top tier golf now encompasses as standard things such as diet, strength/conditioning, flexibly and mental resilience. I think these things if done properly and consistently will give you an edge. Whether it be driving distance, injury prevention, physical endurance, fortitude or just looking good in gear. I always remember the words of Daley Thompson and Steve Ovett when they said that they never skipped a day's training (including Xmas Day) as they imagined their opponents doing so. They wanted it that badly they couldn't not do what was necessary. So my point is this, if you really want it, get in the gym/yoga classes (or where ever), see a sports psychologist (if need be) and do the work. The man you'll be in April 2025 will thank you for it. Process is Power. Good luck and best wishes.
Go for it next season matt . Considerate on your weaknesses for the rest of this year and through the winter. You put a lot of pressure on yourself if you hit a bad one just leave it on the last hole and stick to your game plan.
Maybe you should play in a weekly comp at your home club ,that may help in getting you used to competition golf ,having to post a score,plan your way around,getting used to playing with different players ,worth a shot
That would be a good idea, but he won't do it because like most "club" pros he's not really a scratch golfer. So he has two choices. 1, get a real handicap and play off 5 or so. Losing the scratch comp every single week to a nobody. Along with all the damage that does to the channel. 2, retain his scratch status and lose, badly, every single week. Along with all the damage that does to the channel.
Matt, your are obviously very excited about entering more comps. You must look for comps when abroad, but give the winter series at home ago. I'm sure this will help prepare yourself for the 2025 season when you will win your 1st Competition
Competition whether against friends or serios is always the way.If i lose i use the loss as a way to do better next time.KEEP UP WITH VIDS THEY ARE GREAT TO WATCH AND SEEING YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR GAME IS FANTASTIC!
Definitely keep competing, I don’t know when the schedule is released for next year but I would try to get onto the courses over the winter to gain a feel for the layouts etc. focus on practice, but as you’ve said before practice with a purpose so sharpen the short game. Try to compete at least once a month winter conditions or not and I guess when you play no gimmies, hole everything out. Make sure you nail those 3 footers so easy to mess up
When you are in Dubai, look for comps in Abu Dhabi or even slightly further afield in the like of Doha (40 minutes on a plane). You maybe able to pick up a few comes while in Dubai.
Pitching and chipping woes. The way I see it is in the UK you have to have two mindsets and abilities. In the sunny season you need spin and in the wet your don't need spin because the greens are generally wet and the ball will stop quicker anyway. Softer fairways always harder to chip/pitch from. Get over to sunnier places and hone your game where you can in a polo shirt, not crunchy waterproofs and wet cabretta
I am not a great player, but I love playing in competitions. If you have a chance, play as many as you can now, because you never know what the future holds. So find a way to go play in Turkey. Remember, nobody on their death bed ever said they wished they had spent more time at work!! Go Play!!
Matt you appear to have the right fram of mind now and aren’t you a member of a club that you could play in and see to dominate it through your winter getting ready for better events coming up ? , good on you Matt stay focused mate , Cheers. .
This gives you a chance to work on parts of your game that you feel needs work, play some just to keep in competitive mode, and fine tune your game, then next season you should be in better form when u start a full season.. good luck.
Good Stuff.........like to see warts and all comp golf...... takes guts to record high and lows. Would not like to be video's playing the monthly medal. Great content!
was around 20-22nd September 2024?, if so they should have looked at the forecast before going ahead with the event so they can avoid having to suspend and cancel tournaments like that tournament
I thought your golf pretty good in awful conditions ! The top players would have 18 dry gloves in the bag , and a caddy to deal with the nuisance of keeping clubs dry etc. Find competitions to play in as others have said . I suggest you find a well drained links course to play/ practice through the winter , avoid wet parkland courses ! Biggest plus you were less nervous this time . However do not expect to have no nerves . In my opinion no nerves mean you do not care , which is no good . Playing competitions will also help your game in all the other videos you put out .
So what happens to the competition? Does it get postponed for another day? if not do the Pro’s get their entry fee refunded? Does the industry have insurance against this? Just curious how it works?
The title of this one caught me a little off-guard. In spite of it, your commentary was the typically positive MF that I've come to enjoy. The title, though, was totally out of character. Had me worried for a moment! Keep the faith! Thanks for the great videos! Your win will come (and hopefully lots more beyond that)!
Really ugly weather. As a fair weather tropical golfer for most of the year, this sends shivers down my spine.🥶 Salutations des Caraïbes françaises ...🙂
Wow... standing water on the greens and they still made you guys play in that? Those are miserable conditions and the mindset had to be "hang on!", literally (to your golf club).
In the nicest possible way Matthew, please just stick to the teaching aspect of golf, asking why a par chip hasn’t broke is something I hear a chopper say 🤪
You’re obviously doing something right as I’ve watched more Matt Fryer videos in the last few months than at any time over the last 10 years. Even if you’re not winning comps you’re winning at views! Keep up the good work. ❤
I made a similar comment to Pete Finch, I’m my opinion, competition in any sport, no matter what standard you are at, is to best way to improve and as a consequence enjoy it more. As a once competitive player myself it’s the main aspect of golf I miss.
Nothing wrong with coaching, tips or some of the less serious videos but putting yourself on camera with the pressure of a comp is good to see. 👍
Hey Matt! Would love to see you do a winter golf series. This sort of content is so relatable for all us guys in the UK! Keep up the great content 👏🏻
Definly keep at it Matt..Enjoying seeing you competing
When Sergio Garcia turns up for open qualifying he brings his caddie he doesn't say you stay home i dont need you its only qualifying. Matt they call you a infuencer so use your infuence get a low handicap member from the course you are playing comp at. Commit to a practice round with them maybe some content about that. Then focus on your golf win the comp let the caddie keep everything clean and dry.
There is no such thing as a bad day of golf... It's just some are better than others.. Best foot forward Matt...
Awesome stuff Matt, love the passion and drive mate, keep up the great content, thoroughly enjoying it!!
Love the lad in the polo shirt😂
Feel your pain Matt , it’s been the wettest2034/2024 I can remember and my course Cowdray in West Sussex is hilly and drains really well but still has suffered , we had a club match versus Liphook ( a real gem) at Cowdray on Monday and it was cancelled 1 hour before play due to the greens flooding. So pleased to see you enthused about playing competitive golf .
Hello Matt, i don’t regularly comment on your videos but this one i felt i had to , mainly because of the excitement in your face on being back out on the course playing in comps again.
i feel you should play what you can at the moment even if its the club stableford, it gives you that prep ready to go back on it for the season next year.
despite the two rain struck comps its been great watching you get that buzz for the game we all love again
love the channel and all the content
The comps are really cool to watch. As someone coming back to golf after a long hiatus and really wanting to get good enough to get into some amateur comps, its really cool to see. I really think that the comps keep you honest in terms of how you view your game - there is no hiding from the flaws in your game, attitude and focus. Please do your best to continue competing, because it does you good!
You'll have to organise a set of winter competitions or tag onto a local group that play regularly. There has to be a way of playing competitive golf with other guys, they don't just stop playing through winter surely.... Best of luck with finding others that want to play as much as you do. 🤞🏼
I am not sure what kind of comps you have in the UK during the winter months, but if you could spend some time in the US in Florida you could easily find some winter comps with some decent competition or even get some colabs with a few people to have some competitive rounds and perhaps get Rick and Peter to join you for a month or two. But either way keep at it and I really enjoy your brutally honest content, and your father is a gem of a human.
Your my favourite RUclips by far and I’m sure your win will come very soon
That’s weather was a shocker. VERY VERY hard to play good golf in that. Keep up the work you will get there 🙌🙏⛳️
Go for Irland, play in comps around your area, use the travells to practice and relaxing. Built up youre feel for comp during winter by just play the lokal strokeplay/mathplay comp that are easy to go to. Allow the winter be your time to grow and then jump on board with PF and his comp-serie, I do think you guys would pull eachother forward.
Good to see you're looking forward to playing competitions. Go out and play some local comps competitive golf no matter what level will help you.
Play as many comps as you can. It’s not all about playing the best courses in the best condition. Grind it out and compete 👍🏻
That’s weather was a shocker. VERY VERY hard to play good golf in that and no surprise it was suspended. Can you play in the winter alliances ?? Keep up the work you will get there 🙌🙏⛳️
As many have said, playing in as many comps as possible is the best way to improve performance, no matter what the level of the comp. In between, practice like crazy OUTSIDE. Simulators are not the answer. Practice from REAL lies, as there are no slopes in the simulator!
Best of luck!
You can see the recent comps have really been well received by the viewers and rightly so…….. great to watch
Stick in thare matt, your trending forward, keep at it during the winter months playing/ practicing etc, content, and hopefully 2025 is your year that you shine, all the best to you matt going forward, ⛳️.
Firstly Matt, your energy levels and sense of purpose have demonstrably grown in the past few months and that is a fantastic thing. It shines through in your presence and content. Secondly, I feel you have created a more unique channel and are differentiating yourself from others.
Turning to your call for insights/inspiration/opinion etc etc ...... I won't comment about golf in the specific sense. I think that will be well and truly covered.
I believe that your success next year is sown by planning now for the April start line. I think you can clearly imagine what you want to look and feel like IF, you do the hard work in the next 5 months. The key question is simple, what is the right work to do and then plan to do it; systematically and progressively.
To my earlier point, in the wider sense top tier golf now encompasses as standard things such as diet, strength/conditioning, flexibly and mental resilience. I think these things if done properly and consistently will give you an edge. Whether it be driving distance, injury prevention, physical endurance, fortitude or just looking good in gear. I always remember the words of Daley Thompson and Steve Ovett when they said that they never skipped a day's training (including Xmas Day) as they imagined their opponents doing so. They wanted it that badly they couldn't not do what was necessary.
So my point is this, if you really want it, get in the gym/yoga classes (or where ever), see a sports psychologist (if need be) and do the work. The man you'll be in April 2025 will thank you for it.
Process is Power.
Good luck and best wishes.
Go for it next season matt . Considerate on your weaknesses for the rest of this year and through the winter. You put a lot of pressure on yourself if you hit a bad one just leave it on the last hole and stick to your game plan.
Maybe you should play in a weekly comp at your home club ,that may help in getting you used to competition golf ,having to post a score,plan your way around,getting used to playing with different players ,worth a shot
That would be a good idea, but he won't do it because like most "club" pros he's not really a scratch golfer.
So he has two choices.
1, get a real handicap and play off 5 or so. Losing the scratch comp every single week to a nobody. Along with all the damage that does to the channel.
2, retain his scratch status and lose, badly, every single week. Along with all the damage that does to the channel.
You played pretty well given the weather Matty. Chipping was pretty good in the rain mi amigo.
I play winter golf here in Bronx NY at Mosholu Golf Course dressed warm keep practicing Matt
I am lucky enough to live at Hurlston Hall and to be a member. It is a really tricky course in the rain. Enjoying the videos Matt.
Matt, your are obviously very excited about entering more comps. You must look for comps when abroad, but give the winter series at home ago. I'm sure this will help prepare yourself for the 2025 season when you will win your 1st Competition
Competition whether against friends or serios is always the way.If i lose i use the loss as a way to do better next time.KEEP UP WITH VIDS THEY ARE GREAT TO WATCH AND SEEING YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR GAME IS FANTASTIC!
Cart your arse on over to Ireland Matt and I'll be there to support you 👍
Great to see you excited about your golf journey.
Any competition is better than no competition, even if it’s just to get your pre game routine down pat. Love the channel.
Definitely keep competing, I don’t know when the schedule is released for next year but I would try to get onto the courses over the winter to gain a feel for the layouts etc.
focus on practice, but as you’ve said before practice with a purpose so sharpen the short game. Try to compete at least once a month winter conditions or not and I guess when you play no gimmies, hole everything out. Make sure you nail those 3 footers so easy to mess up
Great stuff Matt.
GET THE RAIN GLOVES ON EARLIER!
Keep looking for something if this positive Matt is the result of competitive juices flowing. Good luck
When you are in Dubai, look for comps in Abu Dhabi or even slightly further afield in the like of Doha (40 minutes on a plane). You maybe able to pick up a few comes while in Dubai.
When ever I get tired of sunny warm weather I just watch British RUclipsrs play golf inside a fish bowl😂 We almost got a hulk siting on the 4th hole 😂
I'd be inclined to play in as many as you can, either Alliance or Warrington, just to keep the competitive edge
Pitching and chipping woes. The way I see it is in the UK you have to have two mindsets and abilities. In the sunny season you need spin and in the wet your don't need spin because the greens are generally wet and the ball will stop quicker anyway. Softer fairways always harder to chip/pitch from. Get over to sunnier places and hone your game where you can in a polo shirt, not crunchy waterproofs and wet cabretta
Just look for as much competitive golf that you can through the winter and be fine tuned for next season 👍
Hi matt play in the comps as many as you can your a good golfer. You can only get better results by be competitive.
Best regards
Lesterturner
Despite it being a short round, more than enjoyed your company. Hopefully get a full round in next season
I think you are getting there mate. Shame this was rained off
I am not a great player, but I love playing in competitions. If you have a chance, play as many as you can now, because you never know what the future holds. So find a way to go play in Turkey. Remember, nobody on their death bed ever said they wished they had spent more time at work!! Go Play!!
Matt you appear to have the right fram of mind now and aren’t you a member of a club that you could play in and see to dominate it through your winter getting ready for better events coming up ? , good on you Matt stay focused mate , Cheers. .
This gives you a chance to work on parts of your game that you feel needs work, play some just to keep in competitive mode, and fine tune your game, then next season you should be in better form when u start a full season.. good luck.
Appreciate it
I love competition.
Most of what I play is flighted.
Just won my flight in my club championship.
My home course!
Shocking weather . Hate the rain. What does held a putt mean??
Got to be in it to win it
Have you considered the sim golf comps?
What about the Farmfoods Tartan tour in Scotland?
Good Stuff.........like to see warts and all comp golf...... takes guts to record high and lows. Would not like to be video's playing the monthly medal. Great content!
Playing golf in the rain is not the worst thing in the world, but definitely top 5
Emigrate to Australia. Plenty of dry days here LOL😂
Do the club comps. Get your juices ready for March and then hammer the PGA comps all season next year.
Be committed for 2025!
May be an idea to join a local club and play in their comp.
Before you try to win a pro tour event.
Try winning a club tournament tournament
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Dan Greaves on the Channel 😊
Are you still liking the graphite shafts?
Frustrating at the best of times Mat, keep plugging away, keep the videos coming, love to see them, good luck
Unfortunately Hurlston hall is not the place to be when it’s raining. 🤦♂️
was around 20-22nd September 2024?, if so they should have looked at the forecast before going ahead with the event so they can avoid having to suspend and cancel tournaments like that tournament
I thought your golf pretty good in awful conditions ! The top players would have 18 dry gloves in the bag , and a caddy to deal with the nuisance of keeping clubs dry etc.
Find competitions to play in as others have said . I suggest you find a well drained links course to play/ practice through the winter , avoid wet parkland courses !
Biggest plus you were less nervous this time . However do not expect to have no nerves . In my opinion no nerves mean you do not care , which is no good .
Playing competitions will also help your game in all the other videos you put out .
So what happens to the competition? Does it get postponed for another day? if not do the Pro’s get their entry fee refunded? Does the industry have insurance against this? Just curious how it works?
Play some winter golf, playing in tougher conditions is good. It challenges you. Keep trying to play competitive golf so you get back into the flo.
The title of this one caught me a little off-guard. In spite of it, your commentary was the typically positive MF that I've come to enjoy. The title, though, was totally out of character. Had me worried for a moment! Keep the faith! Thanks for the great videos! Your win will come (and hopefully lots more beyond that)!
Dubai Matt, for sure.
Whose the hardcore golfer in the t shirt 😮
Play in any tournament you can. Anything will help you.
Seems like we have now completed an entire year of unprecedented precipitation ☹️
Get in the alliance matches
I bet that's Dan greaves for the short game.
Weather up there is ghastly! Regular weather for England, but nevertheless!
Challenge Jimmy Bullard from Golf Life 😮
Should have started earlier in the season
Really ugly weather. As a fair weather tropical golfer for most of the year, this sends shivers down my spine.🥶
Salutations des Caraïbes françaises ...🙂
Matt never mind who was the nutter playing in just a t shirt
How about europe? France, germany,. Or just local club comps. Win a toaster.
Just enter any , better than just sitting there and learning nothing. More too experience to get more progess
Wow... standing water on the greens and they still made you guys play in that? Those are miserable conditions and the mindset had to be "hang on!", literally (to your golf club).
i don't have that problem i dont't use a glove!
Just a touch of rain........
Golf Pervert???? 🤔🤔🤔 that’s a new one for me!
👍👍
Playing in Britain will improve your British chances. Hot climes produce different golf.
Still think I could caddie for you and get you a win within 3/4 events
Weather it just a lottery, so follow the sun...
Difficult conditions. Unfamiliar course. Second comp. Not exactly a recipe for a great round. Do not be too hard on yourself. Learn. Move on.
First
In the nicest possible way Matthew, please just stick to the teaching aspect of golf, asking why a par chip hasn’t broke is something I hear a chopper say 🤪
Jesus, does it ever stop pissing down in your country?
Horrible weather
The whole thing just looks miserable 😂
Don't give away the result in your description, no interest in watching it now, what a shame.
time to move
Don't post any memes and get arrested 🤨🤔😉
Go for whatever, what the heck, it's practice, practice. 😊
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