The Old Course St Andrews - Scratch Golf 101

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
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    This video and my Scottish trip gave my dad a tear in his eye. When you grow up in South Africa in uitenhage, you don't even think of playing the Old Course. You see them play the Open there, and you read history about it. But you never for a moment have even the start of a thought that you will ever play it. Never.
    Not only are there visa issue for South Africans just to get to the UK, but 300 GBP for a round for a round of golf in an expensive European country is not in the realms of possibility. Thanks to this channel and sponsors like Takomo, and the playas who support the channel, I was able to do what neither my dad nor I thought was possible. I played the Old Course at St Andrews. Luckily i also was able to reinstate my family’s nationality that were lost during the war so i could travel as a Lithuanian. Otherwise this would not have happened
    This is the pinnacle - as good as playing at pebble and the town of St Andrews is a place I could live forever. The St Andrews Golf green fees differ depending on which course, by they are quite cheap in comparison to the Old Course (less than $100). I played a couple of them with my friend J5. It was an honor to be able to play at the complex. Before the round, I did look at St Andrews Old course maps, and even walked the course 4 times. But I never actually looked at hole 11 or 12. I always turned around. To my detriment.
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Комментарии • 268

  • @nunyaredenbacher7440
    @nunyaredenbacher7440 9 месяцев назад +59

    Glad you finally to play the Old Course. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

  • @stephenblack6615
    @stephenblack6615 9 месяцев назад +25

    The play post bunker hole was fantastic. That took better play and composure than the front 9 tap in eagle making golf look easy. That's why you're the Baus Matty Boom Boom. Playa in chief, indeed! Awesome stuff!!!!

  • @Pollutens
    @Pollutens 9 месяцев назад +13

    That german's bro driver shot and hitting 67. Golf is truly amazing.

  • @lazy_dad
    @lazy_dad 9 месяцев назад +1

    that was really great to watch! way to keep your head together when the wheels came off! that could have gotten so much worse! greets from canada!

  • @Slaphitter
    @Slaphitter 9 месяцев назад +1

    Legend. Could watch this episode and your round at Pebble Beach on a loop, for days.

  • @neilgould3869
    @neilgould3869 9 месяцев назад +59

    The 'blink of a brown eye' had me in stitches 😂, scores don't matter when you're walking on the glorious fairways of St Andrews.

    • @metalheads-golf
      @metalheads-golf 9 месяцев назад +1

      😂

    • @tubopedia
      @tubopedia 9 месяцев назад +5

      I avoid them like blue hairs with bull rings did the same to me. Matteo Sannovobicci 😂😂

  • @buddhavb3616
    @buddhavb3616 9 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations Matty! You played a great round at the holy grail of golf. Well done PLAYA.

  • @merocaine
    @merocaine 9 месяцев назад

    I shouldn't have doubted you, 1.4 in autumn/winter in Scotland a real achievement considering you play in the tropics normally!

  • @Gigity1107
    @Gigity1107 9 месяцев назад

    I hear you about hole 16. Played that course twice back to back days. First day I had a decent card going. OB with my first ball and then a little tennis from one side of the green to the other. 9. 🙁

  • @damiancosta2588
    @damiancosta2588 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome sauce Matty! So I seem to make similar mistakes in bunkers. After lecturing you abt resetting the pre shot routine. Yeesh 12 on a part 3. I hang my head in shame.

  • @brianlevor6295
    @brianlevor6295 9 месяцев назад

    Great video Matty. That Cam Who putt was INSANE.

  • @drroger98
    @drroger98 9 месяцев назад

    Congrats. I had thought 1.5, but you beat it in 0.1. Can't wait for more of your videos. I think this is one place to FOMO. Wish me luck balloting in June. OTW it's New/Castle/Jubilee for me

  • @paulbarrett6910
    @paulbarrett6910 9 месяцев назад

    Nice round Mattie! Tried to imagine what you were thinking.... wadda life

  • @rosswilliams3553
    @rosswilliams3553 9 месяцев назад

    Great journey to watch, what a playa

  • @omegabub123
    @omegabub123 9 месяцев назад

    love the interaction with the random squad. 67 is good shooting!

  • @LiberatedStockTrader
    @LiberatedStockTrader 9 месяцев назад

    Good round mattiboomboom, I really enjoyed watching you play it.

  • @hollywoodknights9343
    @hollywoodknights9343 9 месяцев назад +8

    Hey there we are! Loving your first shot on the first tee. Blue sweaters :) Gonna crack a beer and watch this now.

  • @SilverfoxThe
    @SilverfoxThe 9 месяцев назад

    I love the birdie tune!

  • @dontpanic716
    @dontpanic716 9 месяцев назад +8

    So happy i got to watch you make it to the Old Course. Great round with just one mean bunker. That rando german with the 67 would be an interesting round to watch too. I loved seeing everyones tee shot on the final 2 holes.

  • @thekoreantraveler
    @thekoreantraveler 9 месяцев назад

    12 killed me in the same way. Also the last 6 killed me for that matter. 15 over in seriously crazy, hang on for dear life, barely got it to the road on 18, headwind.

  • @PatrickMclaughlinRock
    @PatrickMclaughlinRock 9 месяцев назад

    Couple of my cousins caddy at St Andrews, one told me that on a calm day that I would shoot no more than 67 find it hard to believe.

  • @GH-kh8hi
    @GH-kh8hi 9 месяцев назад

    Well done Matt!

  • @anth1235
    @anth1235 Час назад

    Just watching this one again as the dp world tour starts at St Andrews. How you hit that 1 iron with confidentiality I'll never know

  • @Tommy78744
    @Tommy78744 9 месяцев назад

    Great video nice fast pace here for the golf not cart talk shows! Keep it up!

  • @Golfadddict
    @Golfadddict 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome round Matty 👏

  • @swiper1131
    @swiper1131 9 месяцев назад +2

    LOLLLL "my goal has been to avoid bunkers like blue hairs with bull rings"

  • @marnew1000
    @marnew1000 9 месяцев назад +3

    Wadda round Matty waddaplaya. Had you down for scratch dudey but 1.4 is amazing for 20 rounds in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 it’s cold wet and very windy. Well done Matt…

  • @JonnyPlaysGolf
    @JonnyPlaysGolf 9 месяцев назад

    Superb golfing, Matt! Whaddaplaya

  • @metalheads-golf
    @metalheads-golf 9 месяцев назад

    Mann Matt what an awesome round and you beasted it. 💪🏻😎🤘🏻

  • @simonbastin5346
    @simonbastin5346 9 месяцев назад +6

    Been waiting for this one Matty Boy!! Didn't disappoint 🎉

  • @jmu4508
    @jmu4508 9 месяцев назад +4

    Waited a long time for this one. Great job and thanks for sharing. Old Course is on my bucket list. You have my word if I ever get in one of those bunkers I promise to get out sideways or even backwards and not risk it. Greetings from USA

  • @CaDenZie
    @CaDenZie 9 месяцев назад

    what a coincidence I played this game on screen golf simulator today, hope I can do the real thing one day too!

  • @howwarrdd
    @howwarrdd 9 месяцев назад

    Totally worth it .

  • @BenzingEj
    @BenzingEj 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing

  • @andrewmazzarella7720
    @andrewmazzarella7720 9 месяцев назад +1

    After 4 or 5 years watching this cat, my favorite has to be double bogey sax music. It's sadness and relatability gives me joy every time. Anybody know the track?

  • @briankim9781
    @briankim9781 9 месяцев назад

    Love the birdie music

  • @wanderingbrummie
    @wanderingbrummie 9 месяцев назад +2

    Played there myself on a winter ticket the last three years. Fantastic place, over the moon to beat my handicap there, even if it was a measly 90 gross score. I visited a bunker on the 12th too, hard not to! Plenty of bunkers in the rough too, which just adds insult to injury! Fantastic turf to play off, even in winter. Happy days.

  • @nickdurie9552
    @nickdurie9552 9 месяцев назад

    Way to go Matty Boom Boom!!

  • @use1kcf
    @use1kcf 9 месяцев назад +2

    Wow 160 to the whole and yo hit a PW - amazing! there's no way I'll ever be able to do that. Your iron play is far, far better than anyone I've ever played with.

  • @tomconnolly8903
    @tomconnolly8903 9 месяцев назад

    It’s a magical place. Was lucky enough to play in April. Played like absolute shit and could not have had a better time. Glad you made it!

  • @drummerAVA
    @drummerAVA 9 месяцев назад +1

    0:38… now THAT’s the way of the playa…..
    Correction: 4:12

  • @theythinkimmadyouknow
    @theythinkimmadyouknow 9 месяцев назад +3

    Come for the golf, stay for the sound track!!

  • @gordongourlay4449
    @gordongourlay4449 9 месяцев назад

    amaze-balls.

  • @edgorious
    @edgorious 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a Rockster, I was there with you in spirit. What an awesome 16 minutes video, that was a great first experince at the home of golf!!

  • @steveparish4209
    @steveparish4209 8 месяцев назад

    The Old Course isn't that hard of a course. Certainly the winds on a given day may change that but, there are far better and more challenging tracks in the county of Fife. The Old Course is cool because it's the Old Course . . . and I'll leave it at that.

  • @paulsitler
    @paulsitler 9 месяцев назад +1

    Matty, my 4.7 handicap prediction is in shambles but you’re absolutely mashing the long irons off the tee, we love to see it. Although I will say hole 12 was hilarious and all to familiar. Jahh bless you Mr. Boom Boom and Godspeed

  • @tajsportracing
    @tajsportracing 9 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing stuff Matty Boom Boom! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us. And apparently, it's not just God who can hit a 1 iron!

  • @Heathcliff_1600
    @Heathcliff_1600 9 месяцев назад +2

    What a round! Thanks for sharing! It’s always great to watch you play!

  • @DeanJaeger
    @DeanJaeger 9 месяцев назад +1

    I can’t believe they let you film it. WaddaLegend!

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  9 месяцев назад +2

      Actually at st Andrews and much of Scotland no one gives a flying scheisse about much. Except like muirfield and Royal Aberdeen. Plus St Andrews is actually a public park or something so they really can’t tell you not to. It’s amazing

  • @Anvilarm07
    @Anvilarm07 9 месяцев назад +1

    Ah this is the one I have been waiting for. Great video. Kudos to you for showing us your quad. And your topped drives. For this 13 handicap in Canada, your great mental attitude (and the gorgeous courses) is why I watch your videos. Par over the last three holes? Epic. I think the greatest compliment I can give you is you seem like you would be a great guy with which to play a round.

  • @eburney68
    @eburney68 9 месяцев назад +1

    Legendary. So much fun watching you savor this bucket list experience - and play damn well in the process! Love the bridge pics ❤

  • @longjohn5322
    @longjohn5322 28 дней назад

    Played my only round there in July’18(with a caddie) and after doubling the first I played the final 17 holes-4 without a bogey and equalled my best ever score of 70 (7 handicap). Like you I played the New Course the previous day and although I didn’t play as well I found it more difficult.
    Shout out to my caddie for both days Colin, a great guy and the most committed and conscientious caddie I’ve had in 25 rounds in Scotland. If the average caddie gets a minimum of £70-90 per round then he was worth double. I gave him £120 from memory. Even my playing partners conceded how good he was. And we also bumped into Monty on the way around who was preparing for the Senior Open.

  • @alanwalker7336
    @alanwalker7336 9 месяцев назад

    Tremendous

  • @featherfoot614
    @featherfoot614 9 месяцев назад

    13:05 a diet American champagne 😂
    True story to verify that. Once, when I used to live in Russia, I was setting up a nice welcome home surprise for my girlfriend, who was returning from a trip to her home town. I had the candles set out, a small scavenger hunt set up, champagne in the fridge. Last minute decision, I decided to go out for some flowers, and on the way home, I got myself a Pepsi from the corner shop. As I was walking back to my building, this old man walking past me looked oat me and said не та бутылка к букету (that's not the bottle for the bouquet). I told him the right bottle was already in the fridge but I felt that I had already affirmed American stereotypes.😅

  • @bradvanbakel5781
    @bradvanbakel5781 9 месяцев назад

    Im gunna order some Takoma irons purely on your recommendation. Is there anyway I can give you props or "how i heard about them"?

    • @bradvanbakel5781
      @bradvanbakel5781 9 месяцев назад

      actually nvm I can select you after I made the purchase.

  • @fhslife1544
    @fhslife1544 3 месяца назад

    Mind you.. living here in South Africa and earning below minimum wage (like 70% of the population). So I have to choose, buy one of your Mac daddy wiener slapping shirts and play no golf for the month.. or buy a golf shirt from Mr.Price and play 3 or 4 rounds of golf for the month.😂😂

  • @roberttaylor1801
    @roberttaylor1801 8 месяцев назад

    Old course off the black tees. The slope must be heavy there so handicap index must increase. Never fancied a 1 iron, i play a 2 iron but with old school loft (19°) fits my gaps though. You played well in the main, although that bunker so close to the wall with a pw you was asking for trouble and you got it. Enjoyed your vlog thanks for posting

  • @thienduc4694
    @thienduc4694 8 месяцев назад

    I just got takomo 101 , and I feel easier to hit than my old Mizuno jpx921 forged. but i can not hit 4 iron and 5 iron like you.

  • @tonyclark6297
    @tonyclark6297 9 месяцев назад

    Well played! Couple of poor decisions cost you. Always take driver dead straight on 12 if you're a big hitter or hit it left or right into the rough. And, as you said, stick to your game plan and play the shots you know.

  • @corey3145
    @corey3145 9 месяцев назад +1

    Loved watching this video! Such a cool experience to witness. Great round Baus!

  • @artembodazhkov1790
    @artembodazhkov1790 9 месяцев назад

    My white dream to play a round there. Matt, i saw you have pretty lot of clubs in your bag. More than 15, haven't you?

  • @frankq5473
    @frankq5473 9 месяцев назад

    67 with that swing.......more and more I know that golf is not about copying swings from pros, it is more about find YOUR swing

  • @ciaran_keady
    @ciaran_keady 9 месяцев назад

    Mattylicious Scotty boom boom

  • @Liverpoolgolfgear
    @Liverpoolgolfgear 9 месяцев назад

    When did you play (I’m assuming after November 1st) and aren’t you obliged to use matts on fairways?

  • @aviatoraw
    @aviatoraw 8 месяцев назад

    Outstanding putting. That 6i is so reliable for you. Also, one of your better soundtracks. Be well!

  • @BreakingBogey
    @BreakingBogey 9 месяцев назад +1

    One day I hope to be able to take my 2 boys and play the old course. Love it Mattie!!

  • @peter2qg
    @peter2qg 9 месяцев назад

    Great round PICachu! Lithuania will be proud. I hope to play there soon. Merry Christmas!

  • @ryanfettes6636
    @ryanfettes6636 3 месяца назад

    Talking about 16, last time I was there I saw a guy take ages visualising the chip into 16 , then knifed it onto the 17th tee😂

  • @dominicseibert3048
    @dominicseibert3048 9 месяцев назад

    Inspired by your effort I went to the local simulator and tried it the Old Course and shot a NET 68.

  • @Weshopwizard
    @Weshopwizard 9 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, that’s bad ass. Been waiting for this one. Congrats.

  • @eazyeach1876
    @eazyeach1876 9 месяцев назад

    My favorite part was the maximum friendship on the swilcan bridge. Wadda life man

  • @whaddup691
    @whaddup691 3 месяца назад

    This video is awesome!
    But how’s you get Spieth to film a vid for your channel?

  • @patface
    @patface 9 месяцев назад

    I noticed you have a bad habit of not following through all the way and doing the pose. I feel like that can result in less ball flight.

  • @Golfguy1
    @Golfguy1 9 месяцев назад

    2024 The Open…winner golf sidekick Matt….🏌🏿‍♂️⛳️😎🇺🇸👍🐊

  • @wblife9120
    @wblife9120 9 месяцев назад

    My Niece when to school there at St Andrews(from the USA) and I was supposed to play there with my Brother but Covid killed it. Great to see how it plays. Thanks for the Video

  • @Bison_Blackfyre7
    @Bison_Blackfyre7 9 месяцев назад

    Your a baussss MATTY! Awesome stuff

  • @nitenitesucka
    @nitenitesucka 4 месяца назад

    theres usually plenty of bailout room on the left, but the trade off is that the approach shot is harder from the left side vs the right.

  • @robday3968
    @robday3968 9 месяцев назад

    Matty boom boom, great round playa.

  • @alexshearer3227
    @alexshearer3227 9 месяцев назад

    Stripes driver right down the middle setting up easy par on 3: never pulls out driver again 🧐

  • @stephenwassinger5154
    @stephenwassinger5154 9 месяцев назад

    Rare to see you lose composure in that bunker. But we are all human. Sometimes the red mist wins.

  • @anischab
    @anischab 9 месяцев назад

    Matt, could you have declared your ball unplayable in that deep bunker in the 12th?

  • @DiehardGamerbro
    @DiehardGamerbro 9 месяцев назад +1

    First!

  • @juiceqc7716
    @juiceqc7716 9 месяцев назад

    I got that tip from a St. Andrews caddy. Apart from one hole (which might be the 13th ) it is always Left off the tee on the Old Course. Maybe it is the 14th. (to avoid Hell Bunker) either way it is on the back 9.

  • @ryanneville4530
    @ryanneville4530 9 месяцев назад

    Wadda round Mattyboomboom. More I watch your channel the more I realise how ridiculous your long iron game is, couple of those 180-220 shots were salacious. Keep going big boy

  • @ThePhilStoops
    @ThePhilStoops 9 месяцев назад

    Dude goes bogey and acts like it’s a triple and his round could be ruined. ;)

  • @kennymacm3031
    @kennymacm3031 9 месяцев назад

    It went a bit wobbly but you really dug deep after the disappointment, great stuff

  • @kenmorbey676
    @kenmorbey676 9 месяцев назад

    Loved it. Played the old course as a 16 year old assistant professional. Bogies 1,17 and 18 the rest just battered me! One day gonna go back, can be sure will be watching this video again and again. Went in one fairway bunker that I didn’t know was there till I fell in it 😂😂😂😂

  • @anthonymitchell3225
    @anthonymitchell3225 8 месяцев назад

    Loved the opening subtitle for the starter, "in scottish ", great video , glad you enjoyed Scotland (I'm in Perth, Scotland, just up the road from St Andrews)

  • @PLP_305
    @PLP_305 9 месяцев назад

    There is a replica Course in Dallas called the Tribute that has St. Andrews 1, 11, 17, 18 as part of the 18 holes. She eagled from 177 yards on the replica 17. Crazy stuff playa.

  • @richardkemp3421
    @richardkemp3421 9 месяцев назад

    Matt, are you playing the 301s? I was debating the combo set or just go more forgiving all through the bag. Thoughts?

    • @GolfSidekick
      @GolfSidekick  9 месяцев назад

      I have all the sets.
      I would recommend 201 or 301 cb.

  • @13vansman
    @13vansman 9 месяцев назад

    Fantastic series! Glad you made it to the Old Course and for the most part, stuck to your strategy.

  • @danielowen5889
    @danielowen5889 9 месяцев назад

    Yes my 3.2 is officially a goner. But its ok, Loved watching the Playa in Chief..

  • @ClassicGolfClubs
    @ClassicGolfClubs 9 месяцев назад

    Great vid, well played, but did you enjoy it????

  • @VENZUL0
    @VENZUL0 6 месяцев назад

    Great shout out to Bob Rotella, he changed everything for me.

  • @leemeadows5764
    @leemeadows5764 9 месяцев назад

    Amazing effort my friend what a result. Hope you enjoyed the experience. 1 deep over the last 4 holes. Matty are you going over on to the Liv tour. 😱

  • @RadDad5550
    @RadDad5550 9 месяцев назад

    It's here! The legendary course has meet it's more legendary match. I'm super confidential this'll put your handy at 1.0. Go Mr.BoomBoom.

  • @mahindsley
    @mahindsley 9 месяцев назад

    I cannot wait for April. I will be plaiyng 5 of these courses including the Old and Kingsbarns. Been anxioiusly waiting for this video.

  • @DaveHiggoHiggins
    @DaveHiggoHiggins 9 месяцев назад

    In the blink of a brown eye..
    You are all of us, playa.

  • @clohol2010
    @clohol2010 9 месяцев назад

    Who is Cam Smith ??

  • @huddwah
    @huddwah 9 месяцев назад

    1.4 !!!! Just like I said 🎉 🎉 🎉
    Winner 🏆 🏆 🍗 🍽️
    GREAT STUFF MATT 👍👍
    what a legend 👏👏