As a former 12 handicapper getting back into the game after a 7 year hiatus, it's wonderful to see your progress within the past year. It gives me hope that I can return to my old form
You guys all seem like really nice guys, and a lot of fun to be around. I love this channel, and the production value/editing really make it a joy to watch. I'm going to be honest here though, Fents is the star of the show. Watching the other guys on this channel is decent fun, but watching Fents is something special.
I play in Japan. The courses here are often in the mountains, with narrow fairways sheltered by trees. Wind is rarely an issue here. Watching this video I can appreciate what a huge factor wind must be on a links course.
Thanks man! Funny isn’t it, when you’re a high handicap you think you need to improve your technique significantly to lower your scores. The reality is you need to make less mistakes. That’s the low hanging fruit
Wow Luke before I thought your chipping and putting was very good now even much better! I wish I have your short game skills!!! Your shot game skill level is more like a single figure handicapper
Fantastic round Luke. Hope my striking gets that consistent. Did some work at the range yesterday and seem to have fixed my open club face at impact with my driver by changing my grip to something most would likely cringe at, but it worked. Now I just need to fix my out to in swing path to completely take the slice out. Then I can start thinking about golf, and not just hitting the ball.
Without a doubt the best contact I’ve seen you hit a ball 👏🏼👏🏼…you got away with one on the double sand trap hole. Could have easily been a double bogey…and in a tournament don’t ever reach over a hole and pull the ball into the hole…pretty sure that’s a penalty. Just something to be aware of…👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The eagle has landed - again.... The 2 iron is definitely your friend! Post a screenshot of your counting rounds - beginning to think you're a bandit!!😂
@@UpDownGolf great that you get to play so many places!! Missing the North East out though.... Check out Dunstanburgh, Newbiggin, Hartlepool & Seaton Carew as you're clearly a links specialist!!
Hey mate would really appreciate you highlighting the course, slope and yardage at the start of the video. For instance Kilspindie is 5,200 yards and 106 on the slope with a course rating of 67. This means you should play significantly below your handicap here.
Another great round and video!! What do you two think has been the catalyst for your vastly improved play? Playing more golf, Scotland or lessons. Also, Fents has also really improved behind the camera! So happy for you both.
Thanks Dave! I've had a couple of lessons this year and I think they've definitely helped. I've also taken my practice more seriously and I think that's the key tbh. I think Fents has got better through just playing more golf (I'm guessing). He's played for longer and has got to this sort of level before I believe but it's the best I've ever seen him playing for sure. Hope you're well! 👊
Congrats on the Eagle man! Hoping for my first soon, hit a few pins on approach though, can’t wait to get back on the course. Do you use strokes gained matrix to see where there are strokes to be picked up? ….. bet you thought the putter was coolish on this round ( it’s all relative) great 77! We always think there are shots left out there and want to realise our full potential. Breaking 80 is next for me. Think with your consistency now, you’ll be a single handicapper in no time…. Has different grasses and style courses helped your ball striking? Or do you think links is specifically more attuned with your swing. Kudos on getting the 2iron going (it’s a weapon! 🔥)
Thanks Ben, appreciate it! I don’t as it stands but I might in the future. I’m trying to keep more stats from each round. I think the protection on Links courses suit my game better. I’d rather play out of tough bunkers than trees I’d say. Thanks for watching!
😂 move to Scotland should definitely be on the cards. Two eagles and you were putting really well aside from maybe 2 holes (not so sure about the shadow excuse 😅, but let’s call it a 76 round 😏). Maybe a Scottish themed eagle hat on the merch store 💡
Well played Luke. Given Fents' failures here (on the same day?) you did well not to get dragged down to his miserable levels. Still waiting for my first eagle - it will be a pitch, rather than a glorious putt, such as yours.
Great round Luke, that eagle was insane, let the big bird fly. If you keep striping your driver like that breaking 80 will be a very common occurrence. Keep it up mate.
Great video guys very entertaining 👍 can I ask what ball do you play? I ask because your putter sounds a bit tinny on impact and seems quite inconsistent at impact. I swapped balls and played Pro v 1’s from when I was around 12 handicap and swapped putter to a Scotty futura and have never looked back, my short game is very consistent since the change , just a thought
That was awesome. Couple of observations..You are not the same player that you were when I stated watching this channel. Every thing has improved. As your handicap has gone down, it seems that your distances have gone up. Do you think this is because your swinging faster or just making better contact? We were pretty comparable with distances, but not anymore now that your a 13 and I’m still and 18!!
Thanks Scott, I really appreciate you watching all this time! Honestly I think I'm just striking the ball better. I think the speed has maybe marginally increased but the majority of the improve has come from the strike. Lots of practice and lots of golf 😅
Can you give us an insight into how you've managed to drop your handicap this fast, how oftern are you practicing what are you practicing, lessons, playing etc
I play a lot for an average player. Probably 2 times per week on average. I try and get down to the range at least once per week too. I have had a few lessons this year and just taken the feedback I've had to the range and worked on the things highlighted to me. Rinse and repeat really 👍
You play from gold tees very short courses what are you basing your handicap off of and why don’t you play from tips? To say 13.3 you might want to explain to your viewers how you came up with that.
@@UpDownGolf Haven't played a around of golf for about 20 years because of back problem. Didn't know the pin can be lift in the hole as per A & R rules.
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As a former 12 handicapper getting back into the game after a 7 year hiatus, it's wonderful to see your progress within the past year. It gives me hope that I can return to my old form
Thanks man, appreciate that 👍
Quality content. You’ve certainly found the best of Scotland on this trip, weather and golf. Great round and great eagle 🦅
Thanks Bilal 👍 It was an awesome trip!
Wow, Luke is really improving his swing consistency, great round!
Cheers Kurfew 👍
You guys all seem like really nice guys, and a lot of fun to be around. I love this channel, and the production value/editing really make it a joy to watch. I'm going to be honest here though, Fents is the star of the show. Watching the other guys on this channel is decent fun, but watching Fents is something special.
Thanks for watching 👍
I enjoy watching your enthusiasm unlike some of the other channels.
Appreciate that Dennis!
Game improvement since the early videos is huge! Great effort
Appreciate it! 👊
I play in Japan. The courses here are often in the mountains, with narrow fairways sheltered by trees. Wind is rarely an issue here. Watching this video I can appreciate what a huge factor wind must be on a links course.
Wow that sounds tough! Yeah wind is the main defense for a course like this
Its pretty cool watching your videos whilst also trying to get better myself and watching both our handicaps go down over time
Love that! 👊
I'm glad to see someone who enjoys their golf and is not too hard on themselves.
Thanks man 👍
Luke both you and Fents were born to play links golf! Wonderful series, well done!
Ahaha! Cheers Jack 👍
I particularly like the hole map to the right and tracking on the ball. Nice feature
Appreciate it!
Excellent, consistent clean swings and perfect putting. Pleasure to watch. Well done. 👍
Thanks man! 👍
Love this channel 😎
👊👊
Love it, c'mon out to the Bandon Dunes complex in Oregon, you'll be right at home.
Ahh Bandon Dunes looks unbelievable! One on the bucket list for sure 👍
That eagle on the 5th was awesome dude. Well played.
Cheers man! I was chuffed with it 👍
That was a kick-ass eagle Luke; well done man!
Thanks! I was proud of it 👍
That’s another cracking effort Luke. Ball striking, especially off the tee, continues to improve markedly. Breaks 80 with ease 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks Humble! The ball striking definitely feels like it's improved too 👍
Man your swing has improved and you are playing less mistakes substantially, good stuff, great round of golf.👏🏻🇦🇺
Thanks man! Funny isn’t it, when you’re a high handicap you think you need to improve your technique significantly to lower your scores. The reality is you need to make less mistakes. That’s the low hanging fruit
Love playing in Scotland but it's all about the weather your long range putting was awesome today keep it up and keep the vids coming.
Thanks Phil! The weather was perfect for this one 👍
Great fun and some really good golf.
Awesome little course this one 👍
Every time I watch you boys you’re drop your handicaps 😂😂😂loving the content 👍
Definite purple patch for us Barry! Appreciate you watching 👍
Lol, the first two videos I watch of you and you get your first two eagles! Well done mate, that par from the 2 bunkers was epic 😁😁
Aha thanks! You picked a good two to watch 👊
Luke, you are getting really great at talking through your round and shots. Awesome round!
Thanks cw, appreciate you watching 👍
You are getting better by the day!
Definitely feeling more confident recently 👍
I really enjoyed watching. Well played round. And I need to learn from you to not get mad at myself when I play a hole badly => you’re very zen
Thanks for watching! Aha I try not to let the bad shots get to me. Easier when you're playing well though!
Good stuff, I'm really enjoying your content.
Thanks dude!
Wow Luke before I thought your chipping and putting was very good now even much better! I wish I have your short game skills!!! Your shot game skill level is more like a single figure handicapper
Thanks man! On my day I think you're right. It has it's bad days too
Final 15 holes in +3. excellent recovery.
Wow I hadn't thought of it like that! Cheers 👍
Fantastic round Luke. Hope my striking gets that consistent. Did some work at the range yesterday and seem to have fixed my open club face at impact with my driver by changing my grip to something most would likely cringe at, but it worked. Now I just need to fix my out to in swing path to completely take the slice out. Then I can start thinking about golf, and not just hitting the ball.
Thanks Steve. If you can get your game functional to the point where you enjoy your golf, that's all that really matters tbh 👍
Another great watch lads! 👏
Thanks man!
That eagle was sweet , well done , I played today in Mahon in Cork, shot an 83, best round in yrs , +13. , Par 70
Awesome result dude! Well played 👊
@@UpDownGolf cheers man 😄👍
ANOTHER EAGLE! What's in the water in Scotland? Way to battle through that wind. What a round!
Aha thanks BBG! 👊
What a round!!
Thanks! 👍
Well done 🎉 you definitely won’t be a 13 for long ! very enjoyable to watch pal !
Cheers Scott! Appreciate you watching 👍
I'd like to have a go in that wind hey.
Nice round mate 🇦🇺🏴
Thanks man!
very well played Luke, nice eagle, 80 s your next target let`s go
Thanks Jeff! Appreciate that 👍
Well played Luke… driver looking good!!
Thanks John! It's getting there now 👍
Another brilliant round Luke 😄
Thanks dude!
Another superb round!
Thanks Jonny!
Well played.
Mr Consistent!
Some great ball striking and putting.
Single figure handicap soon.
🍻
🙌 Thanks Jon! That's the goal
Wow Luke, massive improvement. Super consistent shot making. You won't be a 13 handicap for long....probably in the 12s after that round!
Thanks! Yeah you're right, in the 12s now 👍
love this. step up and hit !
Thanks for watching Liam!
Fantastic round! Very inspiring!
Thanks DoCu 👊
Very enjoyable to watch, thanks!
Thanks Ken, appreciate it 👍
Without a doubt the best contact I’ve seen you hit a ball 👏🏼👏🏼…you got away with one on the double sand trap hole. Could have easily been a double bogey…and in a tournament don’t ever reach over a hole and pull the ball into the hole…pretty sure that’s a penalty. Just something to be aware of…👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks T
The eagle has landed - again.... The 2 iron is definitely your friend! Post a screenshot of your counting rounds - beginning to think you're a bandit!!😂
That's my last 20 rounds on iGolf Neil - snipboard.io/YFbN1B.jpg
@@UpDownGolf great that you get to play so many places!! Missing the North East out though.... Check out Dunstanburgh, Newbiggin, Hartlepool & Seaton Carew as you're clearly a links specialist!!
Hey mate would really appreciate you highlighting the course, slope and yardage at the start of the video.
For instance Kilspindie is 5,200 yards and 106 on the slope with a course rating of 67. This means you should play significantly below your handicap here.
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More fun than watching the pros ...and fast :)
Cheers Brad!
Wow, nice round man! 👍👍👌
Thanks Christian!
Another great round and video!! What do you two think has been the catalyst for your vastly improved play? Playing more golf, Scotland or lessons.
Also, Fents has also really improved behind the camera!
So happy for you both.
Thanks Dave! I've had a couple of lessons this year and I think they've definitely helped. I've also taken my practice more seriously and I think that's the key tbh. I think Fents has got better through just playing more golf (I'm guessing). He's played for longer and has got to this sort of level before I believe but it's the best I've ever seen him playing for sure. Hope you're well! 👊
What a bomb of a drive 🚀🚀🚀
💪😂
Those were impressive tee-offs, Luke. Gun barrel straight, most of those.
Thanks Richard, it was a good day for the driver for sure 👍
Congrats on the Eagle man! Hoping for my first soon, hit a few pins on approach though, can’t wait to get back on the course. Do you use strokes gained matrix to see where there are strokes to be picked up? ….. bet you thought the putter was coolish on this round ( it’s all relative) great 77! We always think there are shots left out there and want to realise our full potential. Breaking 80 is next for me. Think with your consistency now, you’ll be a single handicapper in no time…. Has different grasses and style courses helped your ball striking? Or do you think links is specifically more attuned with your swing. Kudos on getting the 2iron going (it’s a weapon! 🔥)
Thanks Ben, appreciate it! I don’t as it stands but I might in the future. I’m trying to keep more stats from each round.
I think the protection on Links courses suit my game better. I’d rather play out of tough bunkers than trees I’d say.
Thanks for watching!
Well done, your playing great 😊
Thanks man!
😂 move to Scotland should definitely be on the cards. Two eagles and you were putting really well aside from maybe 2 holes (not so sure about the shadow excuse 😅, but let’s call it a 76 round 😏). Maybe a Scottish themed eagle hat on the merch store 💡
Ahaha! Great shout on the hat Jack 😂
Another eagle! waddaplaya!
Waddalife! Thanks for watching Rob 👍
Well played Luke. Given Fents' failures here (on the same day?) you did well not to get dragged down to his miserable levels. Still waiting for my first eagle - it will be a pitch, rather than a glorious putt, such as yours.
Thanks Brian! Yeah it was the same day. Cracking little course
Great round Luke, that eagle was insane, let the big bird fly. If you keep striping your driver like that breaking 80 will be a very common occurrence. Keep it up mate.
Thanks Kevin! Couldn't believe it finished on the green 😂
@@UpDownGolf Hey don’t underestimate your abilities Luke, you are one heck of a golfer🏌️♂️
2 iron play was very good.
Cheers Ian 👍
Great video guys very entertaining 👍 can I ask what ball do you play? I ask because your putter sounds a bit tinny on impact and seems quite inconsistent at impact. I swapped balls and played Pro v 1’s from when I was around 12 handicap and swapped putter to a Scotty futura and have never looked back, my short game is very consistent since the change , just a thought
I've been using Kirkland V2s or Srixon AD333s recently. Interesting though, thanks for the info 👍
Love your work, can only dream of playing to your handicap 😂 can I ask, what 2 iron you using?
Thanks man. Yeah it's a p790 UDI 👍
That was awesome. Couple of observations..You are not the same player that you were when I stated watching this channel. Every thing has improved. As your handicap has gone down, it seems that your distances have gone up. Do you think this is because your swinging faster or just making better contact? We were pretty comparable with distances, but not anymore now that your a 13 and I’m still and 18!!
Thanks Scott, I really appreciate you watching all this time! Honestly I think I'm just striking the ball better. I think the speed has maybe marginally increased but the majority of the improve has come from the strike. Lots of practice and lots of golf 😅
You have a decent swing and make fairly consistent contact but get rid of the 2 iron.
Why?
Can you give us an insight into how you've managed to drop your handicap this fast, how oftern are you practicing what are you practicing, lessons, playing etc
I play a lot for an average player. Probably 2 times per week on average. I try and get down to the range at least once per week too. I have had a few lessons this year and just taken the feedback I've had to the range and worked on the things highlighted to me. Rinse and repeat really 👍
@@UpDownGolf you've either got a very nice mrs or your single 😂
Haha I have a great mrs. And impeccable time management 😉
Now accomplish that on 7,000 yard course and we’ll sign you up for the Open…..👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
😅😅😅
another eagles mate . Damn 🔥
They’ve since dried up 😂
up and down hahahahahaha
Updated WITB video!
Noted 👍
Well played Luke n8ce Eagle
Thanks Matt! Appreciate it
Man you have improved massively in just a few months. What's the secret?
Just grinding honestly Chris. I've played a lot of golf recently and just having one of those purple patches 👍
Very good round. On the way to single handicap
Thanks Anders! Appreciate you watching 👍
Luke: We’ll played. Looks like you fixed you fade.
Thanks Brad, it's definitely getting there. Creeps back from time to time
Swing’s looking really good. Have you been getting lessons?
Thanks Sean! I have had a couple over the last 3-4 months. Mainly trying to change my path to stop the slice/fade bias
@@UpDownGolf it’s certainly working. Some lovely draws in there, keep up the good work
Think it would be good to have some subscriber challenges if you're Norfolk Way. I'll play with you.
Thanks 👍
Hole 2 - you were not “robbed “ , you didn’t take the putt seriously enough. Left foot not lined up.
True
You play from gold tees very short courses what are you basing your handicap off of and why don’t you play from tips? To say 13.3 you might want to explain to your viewers how you came up with that.
Yellow tees in the UK are visitor tees (most people play from these). White tees (tips) are members tees
Awesome video! I sent a mail to reach out to you guys can you guys please have a look ? Thanks!
Thanks man!
As put it to you before. Love to see female golfers on here.
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All I want to know is, who the heck carries a 2 iron???
Haha me 👍
@@UpDownGolf LMAO! You strike that thing rather well too, amigo. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks dude! Appreciate it
You don't look like a 13 handicap player, that's for sure. Gotta say the heavy breathing from the cameraman was a bit distracting, though.
Thanks man 👍
It's a 2 shot penalty if you hole a putt with the pin still in.
Cringe
@@UpDownGolf Haven't played a around of golf for about 20 years because of back problem. Didn't know the pin can be lift in the hole as per A & R rules.