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Hey there @GolfSideKick, watching some of your videos for a while now, fully committed to take my ego out of my game (which meant suicide of the tee). I just shot 77 for the first time in the 70’s in 15 years. Thank you so much. My enjoyment was draining away but now I have the joy back!!
@@GolfSidekick completely understand. I play in south Texas (triple digit heat) and gloves go quick in the heat because of sweat. Maybe if there was a durable micro mesh…
I admire you for being able to handle 40+ degrees C. Here in Finland it's been around 23-25 degrees and I'm sweating through my clothes! I'm comfortable at around 17-18 if I'm golfing. One positive thing about Finnish summer is that this time of year the sun doesn't set until after 11PM, so you can enjoy a nice, quiet evening round of golf with plenty of light!
78 with a quad and no birdies is as steady golf as there is, I've been working on taking more irons off of tees since watching this channel and has dropped my scoring average as well. Thanks playa
Your positive attitude is great. Sometimes I get grouped with jerk offs who get angry with their game and rage the whole round, ruining everyone else's day in the process. The way you moved on from that 4 over par hole was awesome. Like it never happened.
These last 2 videos have been useful to me. I travel a lot for work and I’m gone for weeks at a time doing big event jobs and I get no time off to play. So with that being said, these were needed for this nomad playa!! ⛳️ 😊
Matty, as always, your videos are a great reminder - golf should be enjoyable, relaxing. I always try to channel that enjoyment of a beautiful day spent outside away from life's troubles during my round, but seeing the playa-in-chief embody that in a vid is always appreciated. Looking forward to the content from Finland/The UK! Hope you had a blast.
Honestly over the yers ive learned a ton from this channel one is dialing it back and not hit shots you think you should hit. My goal it to break 80 this year and force my self to keep the ball in play.
One thing that consistently comes through from GS is love golf love life. We're not pros. Have a bad round, enjoy being out on the course. Have a shocking round, enjoy being outside and not working. Have a great round, enjoy being able to play golf!
I came home from a really bad day and watched this video while eating fried chicken. What a pick me up! I can replace my h-anger with a good meal and replace my frustrations with inspirations. Thanks GSK! I’m going to buy some shorts.
still my favorite piece of swag I got from your store is the birdie feather divot tool and ball marker! I have tons of people comment on that thing all the time.
At 10:00..."getting your short game in order." When I added 15 yards to my drive, I probably shaved off 3 strokes. When I got pretty decent at chipping, I probably shaved off 5-6. This guy is somewhere between a zen master and Dean Martin.
Hey Matt, thanks for all your hard work, I’ve been inspired over the years watching and learning from your channel. Do you have an idea what courses your visiting in the UK. Would be great to now and give you some support. Waddaplaya waddalife 😎
Way to go Playa in Chief sounds like quite the road trip ! ;) I can't wait to see you playing in cooler regions. I'm from Canada and am constantly wondering how far I could fly the rock in and around the equator. :)
Do you have a recommendation between the 301CBs and 201 Takomo Irons? I am a mid 80's golfer. I've been leaning towards the 201s bc they're more forgiving and I don't want to go with the 101's but the 301CBs definitely sound nice as well.
I am curious why you tee off with your 4 iron so much. For example on hole 6 it is 442 yards but you use 4 iron, leaving you with 198 yards for your second shot. Wouldn't it be a higher percentage play to at least use a wood or 2/3 hybrid assuming you do not want to use driver?
I recently saw some stats showing how 3, 4, and 5 woods aren't typically much safer off the tee than drivers. I'm not nearly as skilled as @GolfSidekick, but my 4 iron is also my go-to off the tee.
Your videos hadn't been showing up recently, didn't realize until this one popped up. The first shirt looked tight on the arms, back and shoulders seem wider, irons off the tee also seem to be longer, new workout plan?
Awesome that you are coming to Finland! It has been pretty hot here for the last 2 weeks. Around 25-30 celsius and no rain so the greens are at some courses in pretty bad shape and they are hard and quick. Fairways might be a little burnt too because of the sun but you can manage. Do you know what courses are you gonna play?
Jaden, it doesn't really look like it, because his speed is deceptive, but Matt can hit the lower lofted irons because he has good club head speed. If your driver speed is less than approx 100 mph, forget the lower lofted irons
7:17 to 7:21 Universally recognised default Karen noises. Add a few afros, a vintage retro funk backing track and there's a Grammy award there for the taking.
Go find a cheap used one at goodwill and see if it works with your swing. 60 degree is rarely used for me and I break 80 occasionally. I only use it out of the sand and if I’m 88yrds out and I want it to stop. Otherwise I use my 52* and it can be used for generally the same shots.
Matty, cmon. You’ll go nuts in Finland with the proper CameraThem. It’s no secret that a good CameraThem can easily save you anywhere between 2 and 20 strokes.
Boyfriends and Karens 🤣... if asked below in the other 233 comments, my apologies. Why are you putting with a black ball? Thanks for all the info, tips and videos. Signed up for the notification concerning the sold out Kaki shorts. Once in, getting those and the blue.
At a local open I made the same mistake over 32 holes. I kept hitting driver on a shorter course leaving myself 20-40m shots in every time. I would have no clue what I’m doing over the ball at that distance. I shot 107,101. Those 6 shots I improved on hole 33,34,35,36. When I finally decided to shorten every tee shot except par 3’s ofcourse. No driver. If I had done that the whole weekend I could have easily been sub 90. Complete idiocracy.
@@GolfSidekick I’ve got a monthly medal at the club this weekend and I’ve watched enough of your vids now to apply this weekend. I will report back on this comment Saturday evening based on what I’ve seen from you. I am an 18hc and looking to play 90. So I will use the same methodology in your breaking 100 series (never played like that before) and just adapt to play to the ‘new’ par I need to shoot 90 and getting to my favorite distances instead of spraying it up there. I’m looking forward to it.
I was playing the round of my life yesterday. Front 9 I shot even par, get to the back and I started thinking about my score… 10th hole, double bogey….. well crap. 11 I made par and 12 a bogey….. I get to the 13th and I hit one into the trees. I’m looking at what lines I had out. I had a 90 degree punch out and I though I had a line that I could at least hit towards the hole but it was a “hero shot” I violated one of commandments and went for the hero shot. Needless to say a couple more bad decisions late…. I carded a 5 over par 9 on that hole….. it was terrible and my card was ruined. Shot 83
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Record your swing, submit it and Swingtweaks PGA Pro’s will send you back detailed,narrated analysis of your swing with drills and exercises so you can practice with intent on the range
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Love how he cut away from that 3 ft putt dropping! What a playa!
Sigma energy.
Like your mom
Lol I was thinking the same thing we all no that guy that counts it 🤣
Saaaame !!! Kinda chuckled through the entire next hole over that one !
@@yoshiggomicron energy
Hey there @GolfSideKick, watching some of your videos for a while now, fully committed to take my ego out of my game (which meant suicide of the tee). I just shot 77 for the first time in the 70’s in 15 years. Thank you so much. My enjoyment was draining away but now I have the joy back!!
“Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” Love it. Good luck in Finland. When will we see gloves added to the product line?
No glove playa. Complicated and too much stitching to come undone and receive complaints
@@GolfSidekick completely understand. I play in south Texas (triple digit heat) and gloves go quick in the heat because of sweat. Maybe if there was a durable micro mesh…
I admire you for being able to handle 40+ degrees C. Here in Finland it's been around 23-25 degrees and I'm sweating through my clothes! I'm comfortable at around 17-18 if I'm golfing. One positive thing about Finnish summer is that this time of year the sun doesn't set until after 11PM, so you can enjoy a nice, quiet evening round of golf with plenty of light!
Summer golf in Finland sounds like a dream ‼️
Holy shit it doesn’t get dark till 11pm?? I could get in 2 rounds after work lmao
Just shows you how we acclimatise to our environment! 20-24 is pretty sweet for me but it does get a lot hotter in Australia 😉
40° with 80% humidity
@@GolfSidekick... Or as we would say, "like a Swedish sauna"
England too?! Where?!:) Cant wait for the trip adventures :) Enjoy!
78 with a quad and no birdies is as steady golf as there is, I've been working on taking more irons off of tees since watching this channel and has dropped my scoring average as well. Thanks playa
Whadda lovely relaxing round this was. Was sitting back and just enjoyed the ride. Thx Sir Mattsky. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Have fun in Finland...looking forward to seeing the courses there
Your positive attitude is great. Sometimes I get grouped with jerk offs who get angry with their game and rage the whole round, ruining everyone else's day in the process. The way you moved on from that 4 over par hole was awesome. Like it never happened.
Thanks playa. You know what life is too short to play with bad playas
Love watching your videos right before a round of golf. Helps with the tips and perspective.
I love that he leaves his Quad on the video... need more of this honesty in the social media golf space!
These last 2 videos have been useful to me. I travel a lot for work and I’m gone for weeks at a time doing big event jobs and I get no time off to play. So with that being said, these were needed for this nomad playa!! ⛳️ 😊
Matty, as always, your videos are a great reminder - golf should be enjoyable, relaxing. I always try to channel that enjoyment of a beautiful day spent outside away from life's troubles during my round, but seeing the playa-in-chief embody that in a vid is always appreciated. Looking forward to the content from Finland/The UK! Hope you had a blast.
Honestly over the yers ive learned a ton from this channel one is dialing it back and not hit shots you think you should hit. My goal it to break 80 this year and force my self to keep the ball in play.
Easy game
The quick flash of “like your mom” at 1:15 is the epitome of why I love this channel
Can´t wait to see your videos from Finland. Hope you enjoyed your stay!
Been watching your videos! Had not broke 100 this year and went out today and shot a 43 on the front 9, super stoked. Course management baby
You’re a kween
watching your videos is so relaxing
I'm excited for Finland videos! I lived there for a year in Highschool, but I wasn't a golfer at the time. Have Fun Playa
"Freedom degrees," love it, I'm using that!
One thing that consistently comes through from GS is love golf love life. We're not pros. Have a bad round, enjoy being out on the course. Have a shocking round, enjoy being outside and not working. Have a great round, enjoy being able to play golf!
Love it - playing in Thailand and imagining how the courses in Finland will play like 😂 look forward to the next videos!
I came home from a really bad day and watched this video while eating fried chicken. What a pick me up! I can replace my h-anger with a good meal and replace my frustrations with inspirations. Thanks GSK! I’m going to buy some shorts.
Welcome to Finland Matt! This a wonderful country and has great golf courses and other things for you to experience 🎉
Which courses you are planning to play in Finland?
I'll wave to you from Sweden. I'll be there this week. Playing Bro Hof Slott on Sunday!
Waddaplaya, waddabeach. This felt so smooth, just the feeling you're going for. I'll be purchasing some of your gear, man. Waddalyfe.
In finland my fav greens are in golf pirkkala. Tomorrow its thunder and lightning propably… but otherwise ots ok weather👍. Where in here u goin??
15 pars, 2 bogeys, and a quadruple bogey on a par 3... wow. That's usually how I score! (Minus the pars and single bogeys)
27 and low wind in helsinki today. enjoy Matt
@golfsidekick
Im from Thailand too.
Can you let us know in your comments which course you are playing in? - im interested in following you to try them
still my favorite piece of swag I got from your store is the birdie feather divot tool and ball marker! I have tons of people comment on that thing all the time.
Loving the black ball!
At 10:00..."getting your short game in order." When I added 15 yards to my drive, I probably shaved off 3 strokes. When I got pretty decent at chipping, I probably shaved off 5-6. This guy is somewhere between a zen master and Dean Martin.
I might have missed it in a previous video, but what is with the black ball for putting?
@@chuckhutch4104 gracias playa
I used 2 of these tips todays... Thanks Baus..
Sharing this one with my students.
Great!
Loved that round
Hey Matt, thanks for all your hard work, I’ve been inspired over the years watching and learning from your channel. Do you have an idea what courses your visiting in the UK. Would be great to now and give you some support. Waddaplaya waddalife 😎
Have you said when and where your playing in the UK.
Ever watch Adventures in Golf? In Norway - potentially not feasible - But, Lofoten Links looks like a bucket list course.
No never heard of it. But will look up the course thanks
Nice call out to Paul Runyan A short game wizard. Little poison he got nicknamed because of his work around the green 😊
Putting with black ball, very nice 😮
Can’t miss those beaufiful birdcalls❤🦜
When are you coming to the UK and where are you playing?
Way to go Playa in Chief sounds like quite the road trip ! ;)
I can't wait to see you playing in cooler regions. I'm from Canada and am constantly wondering how far I could fly the rock in and around the equator. :)
Welcome to Finland buddy!
Best of luck on your trip Head Playa!!
I like your bullet proof repeatable swing.
Do you have a recommendation between the 301CBs and 201 Takomo Irons? I am a mid 80's golfer. I've been leaning towards the 201s bc they're more forgiving and I don't want to go with the 101's but the 301CBs definitely sound nice as well.
201
I am curious why you tee off with your 4 iron so much. For example on hole 6 it is 442 yards but you use 4 iron, leaving you with 198 yards for your second shot. Wouldn't it be a higher percentage play to at least use a wood or 2/3 hybrid assuming you do not want to use driver?
Then you hit it in the bushes. There is no rough only bush
I recently saw some stats showing how 3, 4, and 5 woods aren't typically much safer off the tee than drivers. I'm not nearly as skilled as @GolfSidekick, but my 4 iron is also my go-to off the tee.
@@butteryworkshop stats were made for and manipulated for the companies who sell $600 drivers. Don’t be duped
Heck yeah, 2 iron is back!!!
your chips around the green are pristine
You're amazing bro when you speak confidently. When you're swinging confidently.
I appreciate that! Thanks for the words of encouragement
have u planned to play which courses here in finland?
So close to breaking 80. Wish me luck tomorrow. It could be the day. Just got new irons and finally zeroed the aim and distance down.
Good luck playa
Your videos hadn't been showing up recently, didn't realize until this one popped up.
The first shirt looked tight on the arms, back and shoulders seem wider, irons off the tee also seem to be longer, new workout plan?
Sometimes the notification settings aren’t quite right sadly.
Good management..great
Well done Matt. Is it very humid with the heat? You also did a nifty change of tops😅
Nice round
Hits 4 iron 250. Wow!!! What a Playa!!
The watermelon polo is 🔥 hope it’s gonna be for sale at some point.
Awesome that you are coming to Finland! It has been pretty hot here for the last 2 weeks. Around 25-30 celsius and no rain so the greens are at some courses in pretty bad shape and they are hard and quick. Fairways might be a little burnt too because of the sun but you can manage. Do you know what courses are you gonna play?
I bet nordcenter fream as it is close to Helsinki. Maybe tapiola
Was waiting for the birdie song!
I asked for a wadda playa bucket hat for father’s day…… I GOT TWO!!! Thanks.
Please make ladies wear! We golf too! And I’m a huge fan. Your rethinking about our game as helped me so much!
Caddy: "Playa no good. No birdie."
No birdie no tip
Every time you speak it reminds me of sir David Attenborough. You could replace him on the National Geographic show narration 🙌🏼
Hi Matt, where in the UK are you playing?
Broke 80 for the first time this past weekend. 39 front 38 back 32 putts
nice baus
Can you even play with red jumpsuit apparatus in your group
Hey if your in the UK anywhere near London/Reading let me know I can spot you a round at my local
Hi matt what 2 iron you got?
Come play at Glendower GC in Joburg Matty! Would love to have you out, you might be able to help me with course management here! :D
I wish there was a baseball based version of swing tweaks for pitching/hitting.
Te biggest problem in Finland might be the vodka before and after the rounds🤔
what the heck is that black ball on the 1st green? whoa crazy
Well Done
105 Freedom degrees! lol Love it.
Any tips on hitting very long irons like 4,3,2? Making the transition from 5-iron to 4-iron is somewhat difficult for me. Thanks
Jaden, it doesn't really look like it, because his speed is deceptive, but Matt can hit the lower lofted irons because he has good club head speed. If your driver speed is less than approx 100 mph, forget the lower lofted irons
Swing speed and soft arms and shoulders.
"Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn"
I gonna steal it, if you don't mind.
Playa...where are you going in England my good man?
7:17 to 7:21 Universally recognised default Karen noises.
Add a few afros, a vintage retro funk backing track and there's a Grammy award there for the taking.
i like the mid episode wardrobe change
Im sure Paul Runyan has won some majors along with Chack Nikolsson and Tomothy Cruse. The goats
Matt. My sand wedge is a 54 degree. I don’t own a 56 and I know how you feel about the 60. Can a 54 suffice for all situations?
Go find a cheap used one at goodwill and see if it works with your swing. 60 degree is rarely used for me and I break 80 occasionally. I only use it out of the sand and if I’m 88yrds out and I want it to stop. Otherwise I use my 52* and it can be used for generally the same shots.
Yes 54* is perfectly fine, and most people should have 54-58 instead of 56-60.
If 54 works then it works. There are no rules only the rule that whatever works, works.
@@GolfSidekick thank you Matt for your continued help. I’ve been playing the best golf so far because of the mindset that you’ve helped with.
Ive been called a boring golfer. Fairways and greens, but a short hitter. I often find myself pressing for more and messing up.
Don’t you worry about nothing playa. You’ve got this
Did the putt drop? Looked a little pulled lol
Freedom degrees, love it 😂
Matty, cmon. You’ll go nuts in Finland with the proper CameraThem. It’s no secret that a good CameraThem can easily save you anywhere between 2 and 20 strokes.
Amen and Awomen
Boyfriends and Karens 🤣... if asked below in the other 233 comments, my apologies. Why are you putting with a black ball? Thanks for all the info, tips and videos. Signed up for the notification concerning the sold out Kaki shorts. Once in, getting those and the blue.
At a local open I made the same mistake over 32 holes. I kept hitting driver on a shorter course leaving myself 20-40m shots in every time. I would have no clue what I’m doing over the ball at that distance. I shot 107,101. Those 6 shots I improved on hole 33,34,35,36. When I finally decided to shorten every tee shot except par 3’s ofcourse. No driver. If I had done that the whole weekend I could have easily been sub 90. Complete idiocracy.
i am happy to hear another experience of how the CLOSER TO THE GREEN IS ALWAYS BETTER ALL THE TIME is not fun
@@GolfSidekick I’ve got a monthly medal at the club this weekend and I’ve watched enough of your vids now to apply this weekend. I will report back on this comment Saturday evening based on what I’ve seen from you. I am an 18hc and looking to play 90. So I will use the same methodology in your breaking 100 series (never played like that before) and just adapt to play to the ‘new’ par I need to shoot 90 and getting to my favorite distances instead of spraying it up there. I’m looking forward to it.
Lekker! I shot an 85 gross, 69 Nett to tie first losing the count out. The most irons and hybrids I’ve teed off with ever. Thanks playa
Easy Playa's
why did you use 7 iron in hole 4(171yards) and use 8 iron in hole15(175yrds)?
Listen to the video
What irons are you playing playa ?
takomogolf.com/products/iron-301-mb?variant=45253932908854
Nice vid bru
I was playing the round of my life yesterday. Front 9 I shot even par, get to the back and I started thinking about my score… 10th hole, double bogey….. well crap. 11 I made par and 12 a bogey….. I get to the 13th and I hit one into the trees. I’m looking at what lines I had out. I had a 90 degree punch out and I though I had a line that I could at least hit towards the hole but it was a “hero shot” I violated one of commandments and went for the hero shot. Needless to say a couple more bad decisions late…. I carded a 5 over par 9 on that hole….. it was terrible and my card was ruined. Shot 83
So you're mad at 83? Huh... not way for the playa.....
@@danielowen5889 I’m not mad at the 83, I’m mad at the dumb decisions I made that got me a 9 on a par 4…..
love the content, love the outfit. I need that bucket hat
Who are we kidding here??..everybody knows Matties favorite club is the 6 iron 😍😎