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I took your advice and paid a pro I trust $135 USD for 60 minutes of his time. I’m trying to break 90 at the moment. Integrating the subtle setup and swing changes has been a challenge but your muscle memory is going through massive confusion (aka HeLL). Long story short: 2 rounds since lesson plus hitting 100 range balls…TOTALLY WORTH IT. I had 5 OBs and three 3-jacks in the 2nd round since the lesson and posted 94. 80s are within reach without a doubt now. If you play a lot (more than 20 rounds a year) and you’re still shooting 100+ then you absolutely should heed the Playa’s advice and have a pro take a look. Much cheaper than $135 too. I just chose a top-guy in my area with whom I had prior rapport. Worth every cent. P.S. I plant every damn feather I find and grew a birdie last round. That sh*t works.
My game is the worst right now. These tips are helpful regardless of whether you're trying to break 100 for the first time or if you're a single-digit handicap who is struggling. Always love hearing your thoughts, playa! To add: Point 8 (swing mechanics) is so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so accurate. I can't count the amount of times I've listened to 20 handicappers diagnose their own (and others') swing mechanics. It's all wasted effort. See a pro for this stuff!!
I'm like 3 months in, and this is hilarious - totally right though, I know shit all about the physics of a golf swing. However finding a couple I'm comfortable with has brought me closer to breaking 100 lately.
After watching this video over and over again, and going through your 6 part series, I finally hit a 97 today and broke 100 for the first time. I now feel worthy of wearing my WaddaPlaya bucket hat. Onto breaking 90 now.
Good work Steve. Stay with it. I'm at the verge of hitting 89. I am still finding my swing, but my confidence is the result of hitting my whole bag over an over. I am developing and getting better. Intensive practice on the weekend - at least 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday. My game is improving.
I'm sorry Matt, but I have to disagree with you about the 60° being the devil's club. It's a very religious club because more often than not, whenever I hit it, I immediately say "oh my god" or "Jesus Christ!".
Conviction. I was coming here to be a “Karen “. Literally to tell you he just said hit it if you need to. L O L amazing comment. And as a pastor, I fully support this comment! Ha
First, this channel and this man deserves a medal. I mean, what a playa man! I have only been golfing for about 2 and a half months but I've already managed to break 90 in just 3 rounds of golf. Before I stepped onto a course for the first time, I had only hit balls at a driving range and Topgolf venues and it was this moment I realized hitting a ball from a lie on real grass and a fake mat are 2 completely different worlds. Long story short, my first actual round of golf I shot a 121. I was furious, but also determined. So I kept practicing and found a grass range to practice at before my next time at the course. 2 weeks passed and on my second round I shot a 101. I slashed 20 shots and I was more than happy! Just last weekend I played my 3rd round of golf and managed to shoot 88! So for anyone out there that thinks breaking 100 or breaking 90 is out of your reach, think again! Even if you have been golfing for many years and cant break a certain number, it is still possible! Seek out some help from a local professional or even a low handicapper and it will work wonders! P.S. I lost a total of 19 balls when I shot my 121, 7 when I shot my 101, and only 3 when I shot my 88! Losing balls is all part of the process:)
Had a chance to do a bit of an experiment this weekend as I was playing a 9 hole course twice for the full 18. Able to compare Way Of The Playa to how I imagine most people would usually play without thinking. I'm usually a mid-high 90s hitter for 18 btw. First 9 holes i hit my 250-260yd driver every tee shot other than the par 3s, and didn't split any shots after the tee. Even with 250yds to the hole i would use my 180yd 4 hybrid, only smashing it trying to get close to the hole. Lost 3 balls, a couple of 3 putts, ended the front 9 with a 51. Standard. For the back 9 I decided to STRICTLY use Way of the Playa Breaking 90 logic. Used my 210-220yd 2 Hybrid off of every tee and then split every approach shot longer than 160yds (my 6 iron distance) into combinations of my 120yd 8iron, 105yd PW, or 85yd 56deg. Putting seemed the same, only lost 1 ball on the 11th and played with the same ball from 11 to 18. Back 9 I ended up shooting an incredible, delightful, unbelievable 41. By far the lowest score I've ever hit for 9. Also got my first birdie ever, on a 320yd par 4 (210yd 2 hybrid off the tee, 105yd PW that landed on the left fringe, holed out a maybe 4yd chip in). Ive always believed in it but never fully put Way of the Playa into practice (peer pressure from golfing buddies would have me getting out the driver and long hybrids even when I knew I shouldn't). Now, I'm a complete believer and will be implementing strict Way of the Playa for a full 18. Anyone who has watched these videos but not tried the system, I urge you to try it out just once. Leave the driver at home, and split up your approaches, and see what happens. Never did I think watching these videos that my first time trying it I could save 10 strokes over 9 holes. The system just works.
@@melvinsacromentoe trusting the line was tye biggest issue. Arms straight, shoulders square, putter center which will put the ball a hair forward in your stance, all shoulders and trust the line.
Ever since I have been implementing your suggestions I have gone from 118 average to 103. I have only been playing for 3 years. I am on my way to break 100 this summer. Thanks Playa
Playa, I just wanted you to know that after watching a ton of your videos, I've dropped my score big time. I went from 101-105 per round to, yesterday, shooting a ten-over 44 for nine. My seven-iron was working, so that's what I used. I hit it off the tee on a 320-yard uphill P4 and that went so well, I used it OFF THE TEE on a 428-yard P5 and found myself putting for par. I bogeyed both of those, which is fine! I don't have confidence in my driver, so I only used it once, and just focused on getting the ball into places where I knew I could hit a shot with confidence. I still have work to do inside of 120 yards, but the tips are a massive help.
Been my goal to break 90 this year. Yesterday finally broke through and shot an 85. I went out again today and was just hoping to do the same and ended up shooting an 84. Course management has helped me tremendously. Knowing my game and getting more consistent with my 4-6 irons has also made a massive difference in my game. Love all the advice and the dialogue to go with it 😂
My favorite is the "don't count it until the round is over" I just play, with a watch tracker, and it counts, and I never track it until it is over. So awesome.
Matt's the real deal with customer support. I ordered a Birdies of Paradise few weeks ago, great help via e-mail! Thanks again bud Nice to get a glimpse of your merc-cave =) Hope this will grow over the next few years, keep it up!
I’ve been watching these videos for a few weeks (month and half or so). First time back on a course in 15 years-I shot 126, 116, and 108 before actually implementing your breaking 100. Broke it within a couple rounds!! Just recorded my best 9 holes. 46. Made a couple mental errors that cost me 3-4 strokes. But I’m stoked for the 46! Thank you! Anytime you are in the southern USA, I’d love to host you at my club! I owe you!!
Wadda guy! Just waiting on a weekly podcast??. I just feel in a positive mindset after listening to Matt. Maybe just an album of playa mentality tracks to get me focused and forget the back ground noise of people telling you how to play golf, when they can't even play themselves. #waddaplaya #waddalife #breaking90onthursday!
This a primer on duffers and fluffers! Every point is solid. The advice about 1 chipping club and gapping is spot on. I play about 5 clubs most of the time, I take 14 with me... but the same 5 get played over and over. Learn to chip and run shots. Half or more of the game is 100 yards in - PERIOD! I missed shooting 95 instead of the 100 I scored because of 3 footers on my last round... so true!
Hey Playa, how did you get in to golf ? whats your background - would love to see a full vid on this to learn more about your story . the tips are amazing and your humour makes the videos great to watch !!
What’s up playa, love your tips and lost 12 shots over my high school golf season, first tournament shot a 105 then at regionals I shot my personal best in a tournament 93! Loving the content
Playa and chief/ brother. You are the you tuber I appreciate the most! I've been watching your channel for some time. While I was shooting around 110-120/72. First I adopted the mindset of a playa(1/yr ago, hcp 36 or so). Then got new clubs I feel comfortable standing over. As of this week (played 2 games), I applied the short game knowledge herein and shot 90 on both (one a par 72 and the other a par 70). My putts were magnificent and my punches/chips and pitches were gold(now a 22 hcp). Thank you so much for being you and sharing with we who strive to be playas. Much love and respect !
It's working! It's working! 106, 108, 103, 109, 103, 102, 99, 101, 99, 97, 93. You gotta practice and focus. Stay an extra 30 minutes putting. Get a buddy and play a chip and putt challenge. Practice difficult and interesting lies from the fringe and 20 yards out. My golf buddies are taking notice of my game.
Matt, I watch your videos before my golf rounds because they are insightful and you make me laugh. It’s important to show up to golf in a good positive mood. Stay healthy and keep doing what you’re doing.
I played one of my better rounds this week, and it wasn't because I was hitting it well off the tee or from the fairway. I duffed 15-20 iron shots and ended up making a 96 all because of chipping and putting. I really need to work on my 120 game... love this playa.
I'll second getting lessons w/a pro. 10000% worth it. Swallowed my pride and spent money that I'd otherwise have misguidedly spent on new clubs/fitting to get better overall. There are so many things you don't see when it comes to your swing. Improvement immediately follows.
Playas, the shirts, the hats, the accessories are extremely legit! When I opened my order, I was floored on the quality. I used to wear the shirts with the swoosh...no more...waddaplaya, waddashirt, waddahat, waddalife. Thanks Matt.
Bro!! I got back into golf after a long time out and these breaking 100 and 90 vids have been key to enjoyment. First round was 110 followed but 2 mid 90's and a 89. Learning what I can and cant do has been key. Now seeking to consolidate in the mid high 80's.
Started implementing the break 100 mindset on my last 3 rounds - it's definitely making a difference, so far at 103 (with 3 x 8's on the card) so getting close. Brilliant videos!
Watching your videos have taken me from consistently hitting 100-110 down to finally under 85.. (84) last week actually at forest park in St. Louis Missouri. I used to go for the hero shot at all times. I’ve figured out my 56.. 85-90 full swing and pitching wedge 105 choked down to 135 full. Putting is my biggest focus now. Driver is next. On my way to asking for a pro lesson. It’s been hard trying to figure it out.. now that I consistently break 90 mentally... a golf pro is the next step but couldn’t have done it with our you. So thank you for proving it can be done and having an awesome sense of humor to relax me before I play. Love the brand you’re building!
Thank you So MUCHHHHH ‼️ I started golf for 4 months and stuck with 115-120s for 4 times Last week I just Break 100 after watching your Video Today I just break 45(9holes). Really good mental game plan. Appreciate that 🙂🙏🏻 from THAILAND 🇹🇭
After every round I get depressed about my golf. After every video of yours, I just wanna get back on the course and practice more! Thank you very much, I think I've watched more than 20hours of thewayofthaplaya in the last 2 weeks, looking forward to buy some merch ;)
Dude, Broke 100 last week thanks to your videos. Went to see a pro to get the Swing mechanics sorted out - (WOW swing was K@K) - Hit the range and practiced the new swing and grip. Followed the 2:1 short game ratio - short game has improved dramatically - putting like a Baus!. Super Amped - Thanks for all the Awesome Content! Going to break 90 in the next 30 days.
While I'm a single digit handicap, some of the principles of this video are still very relevant for shooting the best I can. I have a tournament tomorrow where the cut is going to be roughly even. That's beyond my ability, but anything is possible and I know the course like the back of my hand. Watching this video reminds me keeping things simple and mitigating mistakes can shave a lot of strokes off!
I recently broke 100 and played 18 with the same ball using Matt’s principals. The key was really spending the time on the putting green, chipping, and practicing shots from 120 yards on in. It also helped to take the ego out of play (e.g. not hitting driver off the tee on dangerous holes) and not taking hero shots (shooting between the gap in a cluster of trees). Looking forward to applying this list as well and breaking 90! Thanks, Matt! Also, eine kleine scheisse is my favorite new phrase.
Went out today and finally broke 90 shot 88 this morning after watching last night. Biggest thing was one club chipping. Went from 58 to 50 degree and stuck with it. More up and downs than ever. Thank you playa!
Just broke 100 for the first time today! Shot a 97 with the 150PSP system. With sticking to your system and clearing my mind of swing mechanics I feel like I'm ready to break 90 soon. I owe it all to you. Thanks playa!
Mate, what an awesome video. Love the rant and passion you have for telling us how it is! Really been taking golf seriously since Feb. The saying I think that sums it up, which may have been from you is, " learn to strike the ball...then learn to play golf!" So much mental food for thought. Thanks
Smashed 100 for the first time today and almost broke 90 doing so. Shot a 91 on a par 70 course. 2 pars and 7 bogeys on the back 9 really kept my score low.
about 7) i just started golfing and my hcp is 54. So i add 3 to every par, 4 to the most difficult ones on my course and feel happy hitting birdies all day^^ keeps me super motivated.
Your break 100 video is one of the most useful instructional video I have see to-date, and I have watch a lot of videos. I managed to break 100 within 3 rounds of the video and now, even on a bad day, I'm shooting between 100 to 104. Just as a point of reference I was shooting between 112 to 119.
Matt, I’m recovering from a broken shoulder and have developed an appreciation for the punch shot. I moved up a tee box to offset my loss of distance and am “punching” most of my shots so they hit in front of green and run on. Last two rounds have been low 70’s. So this works for breaking 80 as well. I agree with gapping as well. With my injury I’ve learned to hit my clubs different distances. It’s amazing how much straighter your 3/4 and “punch” shots are. Thanks for your videos
Shot my first 88 today, which included a 5 putt & 4 putt, it's taken 6 rounds to embrace the system (fighting my ego). Never enjoyed my golf more than today, my mate shot 120 (he finally let me Golf sidekick him for the last 4 holes, shot +3) and hating his day only reinforced the Way of the playa, time to double down, @Matt - thanks for your practical guidance, I can see more clearly now. Next stop breaking 85 !
Awesome videos. I watched the breaking 90 video and it transformed my game. The main tips that helped me was accepting and playing my shot shape, and working on the chipping and putting religiously. Last month I was shooting about a +27 at my local par 3 course. This weekend I shot a +9. Thank you!
Thank you.. absolutely fantastic stuff here. I just hit my first EVEN 100 - and gotta say was really happy with it. Hoping to break 90 by the end of the summer.
I used to add up my score after 9 and one time I was on 18 and knew I needed a 5 on the last hole for an 89. I didn't break 90 that day. It's much more fun to just go out and play, have a good time and then figure up your score after 18. I used to be so tense knowing what I had to do on the final few holes and I couldn't live up to the pressure.
This is a great video. Passionate about the game and helping others get better. Also shows all the hard work you do in getting us the sweet Waddaplaya gear we cherish. Keep it up Baus Matt. We all appreciate all your hard work to help us become better Playas.
Love these instructional vidoes! His on-course video's are the best, but most playas need these reminders to stay inside their own bags. Seeing Phil win the PGA Championship with a 60 degree from the bunker doesn't do anything for our games.
Man I like this dude. My wife is South African and I’ve never loved her or her SA family more until I subscribed to this channel. SA’s can be so funny. Her family is not funny and they hate golf. I love funny and I love golf.
I just recently started playing golf about three weeks ago and just played my first 18 today, shooting a 110 (I'm very happy with that because it was better than I expected and I set a goal for myself when I started to break 100 in a year). I noticed that it was a lot easier getting on or near the green than I thought it would be, however the vast majority of problems I had were in the short game - making terrible chip shots, 3, 4 even once 5 putting. I only had two occasions where I hit a water hazard forcing me to take a drop (once with a terrible hybrid hook and the other just a very unfortunate bounce). I plan on making my next plenty of range sessions solely focused on chipping, putting and bunker shots, focusing heavily on short game and reducing silly errors. Love this video, can't wait to watch your 6 part series!
Really awesome video! I have been struggling so bad this year and last year. Your points are worth a million dollars! Thank you for sharing. I can now take a completely different approach as to how I practice and play. Thanks again!
Love the videos Matt. Shot my best round last week, 87, focusing on the stress free approach that you talk about so often. All around excellent tips for lowering scores. Waddaplaya
Such a valuable video! Been watching for a good while now, shot my best round for a long time yesterday shot a 96 using your advice and it felt stress free all the way round. Waddaplaya man!!
Thanks to golf sidekick, started watching what feels like well over a year ago and routinely shot low 90’s, put it all together and shot my first sub 80 round this weekend. All the tips in these videos help so much in normalizing all of golf and making par the good score
Love it. What a great video. Am sending this to all my pals that are seeking to break 90. I am in that boat too and on some rounds can score under 45 over 9 holes, but them stuff up a few holes so I don't get near 90. Hands up, no where near enough putting practice. My Pal who plays off 7 regularly puts in the 20s, whereas I am 30+ every round.
With the help of these videos and my dad being a former PGA licensed pro, I just had my first round under 90 (86) a few weeks ago after only playing golf for 1 year. My dad taught me everything to know about the swing but I would have never gotten close to breaking 100 without these videos. I use all of these strategies and swear by them. The only place I stray from what you said is opting to go for flop shots when I feel really confident because I practice them a lot and feel comfortable with them. Learning the punch shot, learning how to prevent me from having a 30-60 yard half or quarter swing shot, and learning to chip running shots with my P wedge are the three things that made the biggest difference and allowed me to be in the 90s comfortably.
Came home after a fun but not great scoring round. Then this video pops up and it was like good sense had been waiting to introduce itself. Thanks Baus.
WOTP works. I set a goal at the beginning of the year to shoot in the 70s this year. After a few years break from golf I knew it would take some to to get back in that range. I shot a 99 in March 10 rounds later today in May I shot an 81 by following what I’ve learned from this channel. Highly recommend for strategy and mentality.
Loved seeing your engine room, Matt. Thanks again for your AAA+++ service and top quality Merch. Your shirts are so cool both looking and playing in the tropics. Waddalegend!!!!
this helped me tremendously thank ytou for the lesson. The punch shot has been an ace for me. and keeping a sinple wedge setup with 46*, 52*, 58* works perfectly.
Waddalegend...Always striving for improvement even though the original vids are fire. Love the condensed version. Trying to break 80 but I still need this a lot.
Hi matt Been following you for sometime Broke 90 yesterday 89 Just working on your strategy of GIR of on in 3 on par 4s not trying too much Thank you 😀
Played on Friday last week and honestly saw at least 2 or 3 feathers that were planted and immediately had a good chuckle! (Not on the green but on the fringe)
So valuable advice there. All true and needs to be applied. I am making a screenshot of your whiteboard and study it everytime before I go a round. And - being a german native - I couldn't hold back when you said " I don't give eine kleine Scheisse....".
Dude if you wrote a book I would buy it, just saying. Also this comment is a promise to you that when I break 90 I will send you $10 for every shot under I hit. You're expounding the best ideas of "every shot must have a purpose" plus a bunch more that I haven't heard anywhere else and you're doing it from the perspective of someone who walks the path, using relatable language to anyone under the age of 70. Write a book, I would buy it and so would a lot of people.
These videos are great. I love my Golden Feather divot tool you gifted to me. And I added the surf and turf bucket hat which has been great, and been recognized a few times already.
Great Video Baus Matt!!! Recieved my Poker Chip ball markers and my Next bucket hat!!! Headed out to break 85 tomorrow, planting feathers, growing birdies!!!
Played my first 3 rounds of golf in about 5 years in the past month or so and shot an average of 55 over par. So I’m not so much trying to break 100 as I am 110, if not 120. Your advice is music to my ears. I shall follow it diligently, Playa. And I’ll probably go see the pro at my local club too.
I need to practice this stuff. I don't practice much and then hope for a score. Also, if I play the course and plan targets I do better. If I think about my swing instead, I play poorly.
It´s not only "scheisse" it´s the "good scheisse"! ;-) Great video, I personally can only stress the part about mechanics and lessons. Started 1,5 years ago at the age of 44 and wasted 1 year by not taking lessons. This year we booked a lesson every 2 weeks and a double lesson from time to time to play 9 holes, so the pro can see what we need to work on. Two weeks ago we had another chipping lesson and last weekend I won my second competition playing a new personal best (45 on the par 31 nine hole course). It was only the 4th competition I played, but this year we´ll play one weekly. Also, my wife literally asked me a few minutes ago what I want for my birthday and I think I´m going to go with some Tuba merch :-) Keep up the good work!
@@GolfSidekick Not yet, but working on it. Played the comp with two 11 HCP´s and I beat both on a few holes. We were all surprised ;-) Still, they were wastly better at chipping and putting, so that´s next on the training list!
Essential viewing for all handicaps/playa's. Too many boyfriends watch too many video's and dont practise enough. Theres something here for everyone to take away. #loveyoubroski
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I took your advice and paid a pro I trust $135 USD for 60 minutes of his time. I’m trying to break 90 at the moment.
Integrating the subtle setup and swing changes has been a challenge but your muscle memory is going through massive confusion (aka HeLL).
Long story short: 2 rounds since lesson plus hitting 100 range balls…TOTALLY WORTH IT. I had 5 OBs and three 3-jacks in the 2nd round since the lesson and posted 94. 80s are within reach without a doubt now.
If you play a lot (more than 20 rounds a year) and you’re still shooting 100+ then you absolutely should heed the Playa’s advice and have a pro take a look. Much cheaper than $135 too. I just chose a top-guy in my area with whom I had prior rapport. Worth every cent.
P.S. I plant every damn feather I find and grew a birdie last round. That sh*t works.
The " I'm not amphibious" statement has me locked into this video till the end
this guy is just too funny man
"You never want to hit two putts in the same direction." Brilliant!
My game is the worst right now. These tips are helpful regardless of whether you're trying to break 100 for the first time or if you're a single-digit handicap who is struggling. Always love hearing your thoughts, playa!
To add: Point 8 (swing mechanics) is so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so accurate. I can't count the amount of times I've listened to 20 handicappers diagnose their own (and others') swing mechanics. It's all wasted effort. See a pro for this stuff!!
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Great feedback from a real golfer! Love your vids too!
The original man has spoken. We are all descendants of his rib. Praise be to not a scratch golfer
@@puttstuff2661 Word. I'm in the same boat.
I'm like 3 months in, and this is hilarious - totally right though, I know shit all about the physics of a golf swing. However finding a couple I'm comfortable with has brought me closer to breaking 100 lately.
After watching this video over and over again, and going through your 6 part series, I finally hit a 97 today and broke 100 for the first time. I now feel worthy of wearing my WaddaPlaya bucket hat. Onto breaking 90 now.
Good work Steve. Stay with it. I'm at the verge of hitting 89. I am still finding my swing, but my confidence is the result of hitting my whole bag over an over. I am developing and getting better. Intensive practice on the weekend - at least 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday. My game is improving.
Great job!
Well done Steve
I'm sorry Matt, but I have to disagree with you about the 60° being the devil's club. It's a very religious club because more often than not, whenever I hit it, I immediately say "oh my god" or "Jesus Christ!".
Underrated comment 👍👍
Conviction. I was coming here to be a “Karen “. Literally to tell you he just said hit it if you need to. L O L amazing comment. And as a pastor, I fully support this comment! Ha
Thought I’d rewatch breaking 90 today to kill some time, only for you to then drop this beauty. Hour and half well spent. Well timed playa.
First, this channel and this man deserves a medal. I mean, what a playa man! I have only been golfing for about 2 and a half months but I've already managed to break 90 in just 3 rounds of golf. Before I stepped onto a course for the first time, I had only hit balls at a driving range and Topgolf venues and it was this moment I realized hitting a ball from a lie on real grass and a fake mat are 2 completely different worlds. Long story short, my first actual round of golf I shot a 121. I was furious, but also determined. So I kept practicing and found a grass range to practice at before my next time at the course. 2 weeks passed and on my second round I shot a 101. I slashed 20 shots and I was more than happy! Just last weekend I played my 3rd round of golf and managed to shoot 88!
So for anyone out there that thinks breaking 100 or breaking 90 is out of your reach, think again! Even if you have been golfing for many years and cant break a certain number, it is still possible! Seek out some help from a local professional or even a low handicapper and it will work wonders!
P.S. I lost a total of 19 balls when I shot my 121, 7 when I shot my 101, and only 3 when I shot my 88! Losing balls is all part of the process:)
Had a chance to do a bit of an experiment this weekend as I was playing a 9 hole course twice for the full 18. Able to compare Way Of The Playa to how I imagine most people would usually play without thinking. I'm usually a mid-high 90s hitter for 18 btw.
First 9 holes i hit my 250-260yd driver every tee shot other than the par 3s, and didn't split any shots after the tee. Even with 250yds to the hole i would use my 180yd 4 hybrid, only smashing it trying to get close to the hole. Lost 3 balls, a couple of 3 putts, ended the front 9 with a 51. Standard.
For the back 9 I decided to STRICTLY use Way of the Playa Breaking 90 logic. Used my 210-220yd 2 Hybrid off of every tee and then split every approach shot longer than 160yds (my 6 iron distance) into combinations of my 120yd 8iron, 105yd PW, or 85yd 56deg. Putting seemed the same, only lost 1 ball on the 11th and played with the same ball from 11 to 18.
Back 9 I ended up shooting an incredible, delightful, unbelievable 41. By far the lowest score I've ever hit for 9. Also got my first birdie ever, on a 320yd par 4 (210yd 2 hybrid off the tee, 105yd PW that landed on the left fringe, holed out a maybe 4yd chip in).
Ive always believed in it but never fully put Way of the Playa into practice (peer pressure from golfing buddies would have me getting out the driver and long hybrids even when I knew I shouldn't). Now, I'm a complete believer and will be implementing strict Way of the Playa for a full 18. Anyone who has watched these videos but not tried the system, I urge you to try it out just once. Leave the driver at home, and split up your approaches, and see what happens. Never did I think watching these videos that my first time trying it I could save 10 strokes over 9 holes. The system just works.
This is the way playa. Waddalife
Well done Steve
Putting, chipping, bump and run is what got me into the low 80's to mid 70's. They are key things to learn.
What got your putting better just practicing? Anything else you focused on
@@melvinsacromentoe trusting the line was tye biggest issue. Arms straight, shoulders square, putter center which will put the ball a hair forward in your stance, all shoulders and trust the line.
Ever since I have been implementing your suggestions I have gone from 118 average to 103. I have only been playing for 3 years. I am on my way to break 100 this summer. Thanks Playa
Playa, I just wanted you to know that after watching a ton of your videos, I've dropped my score big time. I went from 101-105 per round to, yesterday, shooting a ten-over 44 for nine. My seven-iron was working, so that's what I used. I hit it off the tee on a 320-yard uphill P4 and that went so well, I used it OFF THE TEE on a 428-yard P5 and found myself putting for par. I bogeyed both of those, which is fine! I don't have confidence in my driver, so I only used it once, and just focused on getting the ball into places where I knew I could hit a shot with confidence. I still have work to do inside of 120 yards, but the tips are a massive help.
Based on my last ten drives you’d think I was amphibious
Best score ever before I found these videos was 119. Just played today and got 102 still a way to go but thanks so much! Will have to buy a hat!
Giving up a round for a leap frog in progress with a lesson should be PREACHED to everyone. What a difference maker it really is.
Been my goal to break 90 this year. Yesterday finally broke through and shot an 85. I went out again today and was just hoping to do the same and ended up shooting an 84. Course management has helped me tremendously. Knowing my game and getting more consistent with my 4-6 irons has also made a massive difference in my game. Love all the advice and the dialogue to go with it 😂
Don't forget to send him$10 per stroke under 90
@@lawrencebogar6136 truth. Love that playa. Don’t stop dont stopping
Honest to god mate I f****** love your channel it’s class how you’ve not got one mil subscribers is beyond me love it mate ❤️
My favorite is the "don't count it until the round is over" I just play, with a watch tracker, and it counts, and I never track it until it is over. So awesome.
Matt's the real deal with customer support. I ordered a Birdies of Paradise few weeks ago, great help via e-mail! Thanks again bud
Nice to get a glimpse of your merc-cave =) Hope this will grow over the next few years, keep it up!
I’ve been watching these videos for a few weeks (month and half or so). First time back on a course in 15 years-I shot 126, 116, and 108 before actually implementing your breaking 100. Broke it within a couple rounds!!
Just recorded my best 9 holes. 46. Made a couple mental errors that cost me 3-4 strokes. But I’m stoked for the 46! Thank you! Anytime you are in the southern USA, I’d love to host you at my club! I owe you!!
Wadda guy! Just waiting on a weekly podcast??. I just feel in a positive mindset after listening to Matt. Maybe just an album of playa mentality tracks to get me focused and forget the back ground noise of people telling you how to play golf, when they can't even play themselves. #waddaplaya #waddalife #breaking90onthursday!
This a primer on duffers and fluffers! Every point is solid. The advice about 1 chipping club and gapping is spot on. I play about 5 clubs most of the time, I take 14 with me... but the same 5 get played over and over. Learn to chip and run shots. Half or more of the game is 100 yards in - PERIOD! I missed shooting 95 instead of the 100 I scored because of 3 footers on my last round... so true!
Hey Playa,
how did you get in to golf ? whats your background - would love to see a full vid on this to learn more about your story . the tips are amazing and your humour makes the videos great to watch !!
When I was eight my grandmother’s boyfriend introduced me to golf
@Golf Sidekick I’ve been watching your videos recently and just played the best round of my life your mindset is amazing
No sir, you are amazing
What’s up playa, love your tips and lost 12 shots over my high school golf season, first tournament shot a 105 then at regionals I shot my personal best in a tournament 93! Loving the content
Playa and chief/ brother.
You are the you tuber I appreciate the most!
I've been watching your channel for some time. While I was shooting around 110-120/72.
First I adopted the mindset of a playa(1/yr ago, hcp 36 or so). Then got new clubs I feel comfortable standing over.
As of this week (played 2 games), I applied the short game knowledge herein and shot 90 on both (one a par 72 and the other a par 70).
My putts were magnificent and my punches/chips and pitches were gold(now a 22 hcp).
Thank you so much for being you and sharing with we who strive to be playas.
Much love and respect !
legend of the game right here playa
It's working! It's working! 106, 108, 103, 109, 103, 102, 99, 101, 99, 97, 93. You gotta practice and focus. Stay an extra 30 minutes putting. Get a buddy and play a chip and putt challenge. Practice difficult and interesting lies from the fringe and 20 yards out. My golf buddies are taking notice of my game.
Matt, I watch your videos before my golf rounds because they are insightful and you make me laugh. It’s important to show up to golf in a good positive mood. Stay healthy and keep doing what you’re doing.
I played one of my better rounds this week, and it wasn't because I was hitting it well off the tee or from the fairway. I duffed 15-20 iron shots and ended up making a 96 all because of chipping and putting. I really need to work on my 120 game... love this playa.
I'll second getting lessons w/a pro. 10000% worth it. Swallowed my pride and spent money that I'd otherwise have misguidedly spent on new clubs/fitting to get better overall. There are so many things you don't see when it comes to your swing. Improvement immediately follows.
Playas, the shirts, the hats, the accessories are extremely legit! When I opened my order, I was floored on the quality. I used to wear the shirts with the swoosh...no more...waddaplaya, waddashirt, waddahat, waddalife. Thanks Matt.
Legend of the Game. Truth teller and apparel seller! Thank you beast
Bro!! I got back into golf after a long time out and these breaking 100 and 90 vids have been key to enjoyment. First round was 110 followed but 2 mid 90's and a 89. Learning what I can and cant do has been key. Now seeking to consolidate in the mid high 80's.
Just shot 85 (and tied my lowest round) and 90 last week, using the tips I've learned from your videos!
Started implementing the break 100 mindset on my last 3 rounds - it's definitely making a difference, so far at 103 (with 3 x 8's on the card) so getting close. Brilliant videos!
Watching your videos have taken me from consistently hitting 100-110 down to finally under 85.. (84) last week actually at forest park in St. Louis Missouri. I used to go for the hero shot at all times. I’ve figured out my 56.. 85-90 full swing and pitching wedge 105 choked down to 135 full. Putting is my biggest focus now. Driver is next. On my way to asking for a pro lesson. It’s been hard trying to figure it out.. now that I consistently break 90 mentally... a golf pro is the next step but couldn’t have done it with our you. So thank you for proving it can be done and having an awesome sense of humor to relax me before I play. Love the brand you’re building!
No one cares man
Thank you So MUCHHHHH ‼️
I started golf for 4 months and stuck with 115-120s for 4 times
Last week I just Break 100 after watching your Video
Today I just break 45(9holes). Really good mental game plan.
Appreciate that 🙂🙏🏻 from THAILAND 🇹🇭
After every round I get depressed about my golf. After every video of yours, I just wanna get back on the course and practice more! Thank you very much, I think I've watched more than 20hours of thewayofthaplaya in the last 2 weeks, looking forward to buy some merch ;)
Dude, Broke 100 last week thanks to your videos. Went to see a pro to get the Swing mechanics sorted out - (WOW swing was K@K) - Hit the range and practiced the new swing and grip. Followed the 2:1 short game ratio - short game has improved dramatically - putting like a Baus!.
Super Amped - Thanks for all the Awesome Content! Going to break 90 in the next 30 days.
While I'm a single digit handicap, some of the principles of this video are still very relevant for shooting the best I can. I have a tournament tomorrow where the cut is going to be roughly even. That's beyond my ability, but anything is possible and I know the course like the back of my hand. Watching this video reminds me keeping things simple and mitigating mistakes can shave a lot of strokes off!
I recently broke 100 and played 18 with the same ball using Matt’s principals. The key was really spending the time on the putting green, chipping, and practicing shots from 120 yards on in. It also helped to take the ego out of play (e.g. not hitting driver off the tee on dangerous holes) and not taking hero shots (shooting between the gap in a cluster of trees). Looking forward to applying this list as well and breaking 90! Thanks, Matt! Also, eine kleine scheisse is my favorite new phrase.
Went out today and finally broke 90 shot 88 this morning after watching last night. Biggest thing was one club chipping. Went from 58 to 50 degree and stuck with it. More up and downs than ever. Thank you playa!
Just broke 100 for the first time today! Shot a 97 with the 150PSP system. With sticking to your system and clearing my mind of swing mechanics I feel like I'm ready to break 90 soon. I owe it all to you. Thanks playa!
there is no doubt playa
Mate, what an awesome video. Love the rant and passion you have for telling us how it is! Really been taking golf seriously since Feb. The saying I think that sums it up, which may have been from you is, " learn to strike the ball...then learn to play golf!" So much mental food for thought. Thanks
Smashed 100 for the first time today and almost broke 90 doing so. Shot a 91 on a par 70 course. 2 pars and 7 bogeys on the back 9 really kept my score low.
about 7) i just started golfing and my hcp is 54. So i add 3 to every par, 4 to the most difficult ones on my course and feel happy hitting birdies all day^^ keeps me super motivated.
Exactly playa. That is why you are the target. A thinking playa
Now a quick 30 minute one for breaking 80 we can watch just before we play. AWESOME job Matt
Your break 100 video is one of the most useful instructional video I have see to-date, and I have watch a lot of videos. I managed to break 100 within 3 rounds of the video and now, even on a bad day, I'm shooting between 100 to 104. Just as a point of reference I was shooting between 112 to 119.
Matt, I’m recovering from a broken shoulder and have developed an appreciation for the punch shot. I moved up a tee box to offset my loss of distance and am “punching” most of my shots so they hit in front of green and run on. Last two rounds have been low 70’s. So this works for breaking 80 as well. I agree with gapping as well. With my injury I’ve learned to hit my clubs different distances. It’s amazing how much straighter your 3/4 and “punch” shots are. Thanks for your videos
Exactly playa it will serve you well throughout your golfing career. Punch is the number one shot everyone needs
Shot my first 88 today, which included a 5 putt & 4 putt, it's taken 6 rounds to embrace the system (fighting my ego).
Never enjoyed my golf more than today, my mate shot 120 (he finally let me Golf sidekick him for the last 4 holes, shot +3) and hating his day only reinforced the Way of the playa, time to double down, @Matt - thanks for your practical guidance, I can see more clearly now. Next stop breaking 85 !
Awesome videos. I watched the breaking 90 video and it transformed my game. The main tips that helped me was accepting and playing my shot shape, and working on the chipping and putting religiously. Last month I was shooting about a +27 at my local par 3 course. This weekend I shot a +9. Thank you!
That’s massive improvement Playa. Well done you are in the cutting edge front line of science
Thank you.. absolutely fantastic stuff here. I just hit my first EVEN 100 - and gotta say was really happy with it. Hoping to break 90 by the end of the summer.
this guy is the best
just got my first inesis golf shoes, so comfortable thanks for the tip 5 shots down guaranteed
I used to add up my score after 9 and one time I was on 18 and knew I needed a 5 on the last hole for an 89. I didn't break 90 that day. It's much more fun to just go out and play, have a good time and then figure up your score after 18. I used to be so tense knowing what I had to do on the final few holes and I couldn't live up to the pressure.
This is a great video. Passionate about the game and helping others get better. Also shows all the hard work you do in getting us the sweet Waddaplaya gear we cherish. Keep it up Baus Matt. We all appreciate all your hard work to help us become better Playas.
Love these instructional vidoes! His on-course video's are the best, but most playas need these reminders to stay inside their own bags. Seeing Phil win the PGA Championship with a 60 degree from the bunker doesn't do anything for our games.
Man I like this dude. My wife is South African and I’ve never loved her or her SA family more until I subscribed to this channel. SA’s can be so funny. Her family is not funny and they hate golf. I love funny and I love golf.
I just recently started playing golf about three weeks ago and just played my first 18 today, shooting a 110 (I'm very happy with that because it was better than I expected and I set a goal for myself when I started to break 100 in a year). I noticed that it was a lot easier getting on or near the green than I thought it would be, however the vast majority of problems I had were in the short game - making terrible chip shots, 3, 4 even once 5 putting. I only had two occasions where I hit a water hazard forcing me to take a drop (once with a terrible hybrid hook and the other just a very unfortunate bounce). I plan on making my next plenty of range sessions solely focused on chipping, putting and bunker shots, focusing heavily on short game and reducing silly errors. Love this video, can't wait to watch your 6 part series!
Wadda content! Can't wait for my waddaplayer gear to arrive!
Really awesome video! I have been struggling so bad this year and last year. Your points are worth a million dollars! Thank you for sharing. I can now take a completely different approach as to how I practice and play. Thanks again!
Thank you playa. I’ll accept a million no problems
Love the videos Matt. Shot my best round last week, 87, focusing on the stress free approach that you talk about so often. All around excellent tips for lowering scores. Waddaplaya
Wadda coach. Wadda playa. Wadda life
Such a valuable video! Been watching for a good while now, shot my best round for a long time yesterday shot a 96 using your advice and it felt stress free all the way round. Waddaplaya man!!
Thanks to golf sidekick, started watching what feels like well over a year ago and routinely shot low 90’s, put it all together and shot my first sub 80 round this weekend. All the tips in these videos help so much in normalizing all of golf and making par the good score
Amazing scoring playa i love that
Love it. What a great video. Am sending this to all my pals that are seeking to break 90. I am in that boat too and on some rounds can score under 45 over 9 holes, but them stuff up a few holes so I don't get near 90. Hands up, no where near enough putting practice. My Pal who plays off 7 regularly puts in the 20s, whereas I am 30+ every round.
With the help of these videos and my dad being a former PGA licensed pro, I just had my first round under 90 (86) a few weeks ago after only playing golf for 1 year. My dad taught me everything to know about the swing but I would have never gotten close to breaking 100 without these videos. I use all of these strategies and swear by them. The only place I stray from what you said is opting to go for flop shots when I feel really confident because I practice them a lot and feel comfortable with them. Learning the punch shot, learning how to prevent me from having a 30-60 yard half or quarter swing shot, and learning to chip running shots with my P wedge are the three things that made the biggest difference and allowed me to be in the 90s comfortably.
Came home after a fun but not great scoring round. Then this video pops up and it was like good sense had been waiting to introduce itself. Thanks Baus.
Love it. I’m Gonna lower the ceiling after I watch this video again.
Eliminate the shizen houzen! GIOTFF Playa.....these two did me in! Love the advice gangsta as always! 👍🏻🏌🏻
Great vid!
Just broke 100 for the first time today using your tips, shot 93!!!
WOTP works. I set a goal at the beginning of the year to shoot in the 70s this year. After a few years break from golf I knew it would take some to to get back in that range. I shot a 99 in March 10 rounds later today in May I shot an 81 by following what I’ve learned from this channel. Highly recommend for strategy and mentality.
Easy life easy golf 😎☯️
In house! Real deal! Top Quality! Love it!!!!
Loved seeing your engine room, Matt. Thanks again for your AAA+++ service and top quality Merch. Your shirts are so cool both looking and playing in the tropics. Waddalegend!!!!
love you girl
this helped me tremendously thank ytou for the lesson. The punch shot has been an ace for me. and keeping a sinple wedge setup with 46*, 52*, 58* works perfectly.
legend - you have been following a while playa!
I broke 100 w a 94 today for the first time ever using your system. Amazing. Thank you!!!
Waddalegend...Always striving for improvement even though the original vids are fire. Love the condensed version. Trying to break 80 but I still need this a lot.
Hi matt
Been following you for sometime
Broke 90 yesterday 89
Just working on your strategy of GIR of on in 3 on par 4s not trying too much
Thank you 😀
Played on Friday last week and honestly saw at least 2 or 3 feathers that were planted and immediately had a good chuckle! (Not on the green but on the fringe)
Your channel is gold. Thank you!
I bought headcovers 3 weeks ago. They have really high quality.
You got that right playa
Brutal honesty.....Love it !!
So valuable advice there. All true and needs to be applied. I am making a screenshot of your whiteboard and study it everytime before I go a round. And - being a german native - I couldn't hold back when you said " I don't give eine kleine Scheisse....".
Dude if you wrote a book I would buy it, just saying. Also this comment is a promise to you that when I break 90 I will send you $10 for every shot under I hit. You're expounding the best ideas of "every shot must have a purpose" plus a bunch more that I haven't heard anywhere else and you're doing it from the perspective of someone who walks the path, using relatable language to anyone under the age of 70. Write a book, I would buy it and so would a lot of people.
Hahah I haven’t even watched 4 seconds in and the playa already got me liking the vid.
I ❤️ this channel!!! You rock!
bruh baus matt, you speaketh my language! no one gets thru like you do.. abt golf ..serious. and you killed me with your “amphibious”.
You are one of a kind !!!! Just brilliant, informative and funny
“Your wasting your entire life” is the best quote from this video. Love these videos.
These videos are great.
I love my Golden Feather divot tool you gifted to me. And I added the surf and turf bucket hat which has been great, and been recognized a few times already.
Love your videos, They make me want to go out and play! I definitely need to practice putting more too!
Thanks playa love you
Great Video Baus Matt!!! Recieved my Poker Chip ball markers and my Next bucket hat!!! Headed out to break 85 tomorrow, planting feathers, growing birdies!!!
Beast
Played my first 3 rounds of golf in about 5 years in the past month or so and shot an average of 55 over par. So I’m not so much trying to break 100 as I am 110, if not 120. Your advice is music to my ears. I shall follow it diligently, Playa. And I’ll probably go see the pro at my local club too.
You'll be under 100 if you play with me playa
I need to practice this stuff. I don't practice much and then hope for a score. Also, if I play the course and plan targets I do better. If I think about my swing instead, I play poorly.
It´s not only "scheisse" it´s the "good scheisse"! ;-)
Great video, I personally can only stress the part about mechanics and lessons. Started 1,5 years ago at the age of 44 and wasted 1 year by not taking lessons. This year we booked a lesson every 2 weeks and a double lesson from time to time to play 9 holes, so the pro can see what we need to work on. Two weeks ago we had another chipping lesson and last weekend I won my second competition playing a new personal best (45 on the par 31 nine hole course). It was only the 4th competition I played, but this year we´ll play one weekly.
Also, my wife literally asked me a few minutes ago what I want for my birthday and I think I´m going to go with some Tuba merch :-)
Keep up the good work!
You are the man baus
@@GolfSidekick Not yet, but working on it. Played the comp with two 11 HCP´s and I beat both on a few holes. We were all surprised ;-) Still, they were wastly better at chipping and putting, so that´s next on the training list!
I have a towel and a polo and this stuff is quality! Get a lot of compliments on the towel too. Now to consistently break 90...
Legend
Essential viewing for all handicaps/playa's. Too many boyfriends watch too many video's and dont practise enough. Theres something here for everyone to take away. #loveyoubroski
I was just searching your channel for a video just like this!!!!! Dang, you read my mind brother.
Yes yes yes playa!! Been waiting for another white board lecture style video! Hitting like before I watch.
Great advice Playa...broke 100, now edging towards the 80s!