Been following your content for a couple years when I started getting into golf. I suffered a random spinal cord stroke about a year ago and was paralyzed from the waist down. It's been a long road back and I'm able to stand up but not walk yet. I've been starting to watch golf videos again after my time away recovering as I'm starting to work towards the possibility of playing again someday. Please keep up the awesome content!
You wanted a comment so il give you one you probably were not expecting as it’s not golf related 😂 as a designer I really appreciate the production of your videos. The font is super classy, the way you film it is very different to what’s in the golf RUclips space which is very much like a sports broadcast style. Top work to all involved
Here in Tralee SW Ireland Andy, we've had our wettest winter in years which has seriously disrupted our golf plans. I'm lucky to be a member of the majestic Tralee Golf Links so only have to contend with overhead not underfoot conditions. Bad as things are there's always next week. I also find that a well stocked hip flask eases the pain ! 😉
Hi Andy, being it is so early in the season, nothing is required other than patience. The rain will cease, weather will change to the better and off you'll go! Ignore the negative comments, they aren't worth any of our time. Thank you and Tracy for the excellent videos and thanks to PXG for sponsoring. All good? if not buckle up and hang on for another great season coming soon to a golf course near you (Canadian viewer). Hugs to both of you!
Just watch this,and I'm very happy with his new content you bring us on at this current time. People need to just to live in the present. Sometimes people need to lighten up. Have fun and continue to do what your doing because the concept is awesome!! Love the drone and photos of the courses and places you visit. Keep it up and if there is someone complains, tough. Keep moving forward. I'm a big support of what your doing, and I love the PXG product line. Also, your staff is great. Have a wonderful week ahead and keep being positive.
This channel has evolved from a wack it smash it club review channel. It is now a channel I really enjoy the views and scenery. I have not been in the UK since 1992 but it all seems so familiar. I lived there for 4 years and really enjoyed the people and the golf courses. It is an experience I will never forget and is one of my best memories of all. I'm a born and raised Texan so saying another country is a special memory says a lot about the people there.
I inadvertently stumbled onto this channel and found it to be different from just about every other golf-related channel I've ever watched. As a retired Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director, I found everything from the music, to the layouts, titles, fonts, camera work, and design of your videos to be superior to just about everything else I've viewed on RUclips. Your laid back, understated style is comforting while not putting me to sleep and the content ranges from interesting, to wonderful. Please do keep up the exceptional work. Aloha!
I'm in the Mid-Atlantic in the US and partially decided to play through the winter because I saw you playing through much worse conditions and making it work. I have been in love with a driver for the very first time. It's my own version of a Baby-Driver using a PXG 0211, 10.5 degrees, and a Stiff flex 3W shaft. I love the sound and feel of the driver (whether I hit it cleanly or not). I probably lose 10-15 yards had I used a 45" shaft, but I'm in the fairway more than ever. Thanks for the thoughtful, poetic, contemplative content.
Not only raining in Bala Andy. Went to Gold Coast region in Australia for two months recently and whilst weather was hot there there was plenty of rain as well. Took my 10 y o grandson to the local public course to get him involved in golf. Never seen so much water on a course. Still he scored his first par on a par 3 so it was worth it. Keep up the excellent content. Love it.
Brilliant Andy. Have been watching your content for years. And haven't missed too many. Love the content. Just keep up the good work buddy. Your loyal viewers will keep on watching.
I look forward to the channel content, the artistic element to it - sometimes things just don’t quite work out but i still enjoyed my ‘average fix’. Keep them coming 😊
The dedication and passion is obvious to see, in spades, Andy. Bala looks a lot like Windermere, which I love, so I hope you'll get back there and give us the Average Golfer creative touch to show what its all about. Keep doing what you're doing. As far as I'm concerned, my Monday evening is not complete without my fix from you.
I’m sure I’m like many, I click on the channel for the entertainment I know I’ll get from watching. I barely take note of the title, but when I do I’ll eventually get the connection between the content and the title. You usually bring them together at some point. Changing tack, I hope the weather improves soon, you deserve a break.
Hi Andy! I watch a lot of golf content on youtube and enjoy most of it. I discovered your channel about a year ago and was pleased that your content is so different from most other youtube golfers. I can't wait for Mondays, lol. Here in SW Ontario, Canada, we usually don't get to golf between November and March. Even though your weather might not always be conducive to your game, I envy the fact that you can often play during the winter on the British Isles and Ireland. Keep the content coming Andy and I'll keep watching. Love it!
Currently working and living in southwestern Idaho. Very snowy and wet year. Yesterday was 70°F and by Thursday we will have more snow. Crazy year. As to this week's content.....love it. This is about life. Not staged, just a look into a game that one week we absolutely love and the next week question why in the world we play it. Great stuff, Andy! See you next week.
Keep it going Andy, brighter days are coming. Another idea for a ‘filler’ episode for when we inevitably get bad weather is to map out for us the different courses you’ve been to in the series so far, talk about which area of the UK you’d like to explore later in the year etc!
This is a great idea. I am currently planning two trips with my wife and friends to the Scottish and English countryside and every video you post only motivates me more to explore this wonderful path you are experiencing.
Great video as usual. Golf is not just sunny days and warm weather. It's also about getting your round rained out and being "forced" to find an open pub to drink away your sorrows with some good friends. Cheers Andy.
think we ave all had enough of the rain even down south no golf four 4 weeks now and when we do manage to get on the course the fairways are so wet we loose balls in the middle of fairways when we actually manage to hit one love the photo of the week and content is always enjoyable look forward to your v logs keep on going there great
Hi Andy. Even though this episode was dampened by the rainy weather, we golfers understand we cannot control certain things in life. I still enjoyed the 'wet' scenery and your commentary about your WITB. Through your many episodes from a few years back, I have listened to your PXG reviews and now have mostly PXG clubs except the putter and driver. Thanks for all you do for this channel.... See you next week.
At the moment I have the opposite weather, I live in Thailand and the temperatures are reaching into the high 30’s C, so we start very early in the mornings. I love your videos, the places you visit, the scenery you show, the commentary you give. Keep on doing what you are doing, never listen to negative people.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for being so real. I think we all feel your passion true the screen. You show what golf is (or shoud be) all about...all the great times on beautyful corses, and you also show all the frustration golf sometime is.... keep up the VERY good work
From a fellow struggling golfer in the great state of Tennessee, USA, I enjoy your videos and the series. As a wise man once told me 40 years ago, "Some folks just open their mouth to change feet." Might fit the same people that find fault with the content. Keep up the great work. 👍
Just been to one of the only 3 courses playable in the Sheffield area (Bondhay), and even then it was only just! Weather forecast by the (lying) BBC Weather app was for dull and dry. It started raining as soon as we got there for our midday tee time, and continued to tip down for the first 5 holes. But the rain did ease off and stop for the back nine, and we did enjoy the round. I think the key is pessimistic amounts of bad weather clothing and playing 'Better Ball' to make it more fun. You are never going to get a decent strokeplay score when it's this muddy. Hat's off to you and Tracy for keeping this series going Andy. The good times are a coming!
Definitely not clickbait, you're spot on we've all had enough of this lousy weather in the UK. I have a week off in April and am hoping for at least 1 day I can get a round of golf in. But if not a grind at the driving range may take out my frustration. Anyway ignore the morons who can't differentiate between clickbait and genuine content and allow the rest of us to enjoy your journey. I think the PXG collab will help your consistency no end. :)
Andy I feel for you. I live in Arizona and this has been a horrible winter. Rain and wind and snow in some parts of the state. Keep doing what you do. I love your channel
Hi Andy only 11 holes open at Cleethorpes GC today but that's better than none . It's difficult to be patient but we all need to hang in there. Shorts on soon 😂
Here in the Southwest area of the Sunshine State in the US. Always enjoy your videos Andy. Have been following you for a few years. I have enjoyed all your latest videos and their predecessors. Just filled the bag up with PXG (Spec Ops Driver, 5 & 7 Woods, 5 & 6 Hybrids, 7-GP 311P Black Elite Irons, Sugar Daddy 56 & 52. Using the Jumbo Max Strght8 Tech XS grips which I just switched to from one of their other grips. Love your channel because I, like you are an "Average Golfer". Keep on doing what you're doing, I look forward to each and every posting. Keep'em in the middle...
I’m a huge fan of the recent content change. The beautiful courses/scenery, the fantastic videography and the laid back music… it’s just a joy to watch. Thank you!
Bloody open & honest content Andy 👍👍👍👍👍 If people can't see that and appreciate it for what it is, then what precisely are they expecting for tapping their keyboard and being charged absolutely nothing ? TBH Mate, on days like that at Bala (beautiful part of Cymru hardd) why don't You just make a coffee and play Us some of your fave music and talk Golfery ? I'd be up for that Mate ! Like many, I suffer from "The Winter Blues" and rely upon "Getting out for a knock with the Lads" to keep Me ticking over, Your regular content is one of the "antidepressants" for Me ! Since 8 of Us came back from Portugal in October, I've hardly swung a bat. Our (N Merseyside/S Lancs) weather has been almost continual heavy rain. Our local Club (Mossock Hall) drains really well. But, We have had to accept repeated Course Closures. More this winter than in probably the entire previous decade. Andy, chin up Lad, keep on churning out Your stuff and be diverse too. Why not CHALLENGE Your viewers to submit stuff ? Create a CHALLENGE for Viewers to take on at their Driving Range ? The rain must stop and the sun will shine again !!
In Redcliffe, Queensland our major rainfall is in the summer months. My first few months at the local club were regularly washed out by torrential rains. I was often the only one on the course, as I started my golf in South Australia and we played regardless of the conditions. I did get discouraged and almost walked off at the ninth when I looked for my well-driven ball in the middle of the fairway, only to find a 20cm deep "river" running across the fairway where I was sure my ball shoud have been! This year, we had a few closed course days (sea level holes are a particular issue), but the past two weeks have seen regular closures. The rain is more like the steady rain found in more southern cities in winter. Overnight minimum temeratures have not dropped below 20C for months, so Redcliffe is quite pleasant, regardless..
Always entertaining, Andy, thanks. I'm in Brisbane, Australia, and the weather here is almost always good for golf. When we do get rain, it's more of a storm or two that pass within the hour. A normal day for this time of the year is around 30 degrees C and 85% humidity. Perfect😁👍
I am in Potugal this week Andy, and the weather is good. I think your video this week echos most British golfers thoughts, throughout this winter. All we can hope for is a nice summer !
Ah the British weather, I do miss it, well sometimes, here in Vienna Austria, it is cold today (started at -2 this morning) , we had two days of rain last week, that is a lot for this time of year. Most of the courses here close for the majority of the winter months. They are now open again as of last week. You could do worse than come here. There are some wonderful courses to play and their condition is amazing. Keep up the great work you are all doing, I really enjoy catching up with you every week regardless of whether you get to play and show off a course. I bet Bala GC is wonderful on a better weather day. Glamping in Wales looks rather good. I might have to try that on my next visit home.
Your videos are always worth a comment bud we all have to earn a crust. Unfortunately nobody can change the weather and I certainly don't miss playing in the rain. Stay well
Hi Andy You are not wrong about the weather. It's been so wet since October last year. You are not alone in being fed up with it. On a positive note hopefully spring is coming!
It's been a terrible Winter in the UK, I'm in Scotland and we've had 7 storms since November! Keep the good work up Andy I always look forward to these videos, all the best to you all
Hi Andy. I left the UK 18 years ago to live in sunny Brisbane, Australia. Trouble is this summer (which is just ending for us) has been consistently hotter and more humid than usual - making it very uncomfortable to play golf in - so like you, kept off the course by the weather, but in a different way, Consequently, our winter is the best time of year to play over here when it cools down a bit. On a different note, I've been inspired by your travels and next time I'm in the UK I intend to bring my clubs over and check out one or two of the courses you've featured. Keep up the great work team - inspirational!
We still appreciate the video! The weather's just part of being in the UK. My regular track in Surrey plays all year as it drains so quick, so as long as you don't mind the rain, you can still get out
This is one of my favourite channels. The presenter is engaging and charming. The quality of the productions is excellent. I live in one of driest counties in the UK and one of the quickest draining. Even so we’ve had more closures than I can remember. This episode was a bit of a golf house chat we all might have with fellow players about choice of clubs etc. it wasn’t too long, not over pushy in terms of promoting the brands. The weather is at last starting to improve over here. I’m looking forward to the next edition, playing or not.
Having met you Andy (only at the av golfer event) and seen how you supported local societies in our area in years gone by with bunkers I have full respect for the direction you’ve put your channel in. My club here in local Chester, has openly said how bad this winter has been for golf, barely meeting members expectations (which isn’t there fault) Shame on Bala, haven’t played it and living in Chester I would I have loved to seen it show cased. Here’s to next time 👍
Andy ,just to drive that far in the current state of our weather shows your dedication to your work. Everywhere down my way in Somerset is closed or if open the course is sodden and should be closed . Admittedly i have gone out and played just to get out and swing the clubs , but while watching this post i have received an email telling me our society day on Friday is off as the club we where going to already thinks they will be shut.!! Onward and upward Andy its got to stop sometime, look forward to the next episode.
This maybe my favorite video yet. I look forward to your videos every Monday turning into my favorite channel. Sorry for the poor weather and hoping it turns around soon.
Weather here in central USA, Iowa is currently seasonal. Meaning for March, still colder with days of warm. All depends on wind. This is a big change for us this year as we had warmer temps starting early February thru last week. Warm enough to golf and courses opened in record early time. Now, with normal, we are again waiting for warmth but still can play with days in the 40s degree range. Be well.
I thoroughly enjoy your content. You are clearly not a professional golfer, but are incredibly passionate about the game & that comes across. Ignore the negativity & keep on with your fantastic & helpful output. Thanks.
Dear Andy , it’s more than pleasure to support your channel. The reason is fairly simple, your content is amazing and you’re a great fellow. Hope the weather improves soon and you have more fun playing golf. 😊😊😊😊🇩🇪
We've just had a week of 60's/70's here in PA on the east coast of the US. I got out for 4 days straight and now it's a breezy 40 degrees. Today, I'm watching the golf course maintenance workers punch and sand the greens. Hoping for a turn back to nice weather but the long term forecast is normal for March....50's and breezy. Oh well. The game was good and ready for 2024. Cheers Andy!
I feel your pain. Similar issue in a quite different way. Living in Mozambique. It's summer, the wet season. Temperature often high 30°C. The current rain sequence is heaving down over the weekend, dry out enough to cut the course, then the rain 🌧️ returns. Only 4 courses in the whole country. Roll on the winter/ dry season and 20°C temps
This feels like the most difficult winter I can remember for your type of content. Please stick with it we believe in you. Looking forward to more of your stunning videos
Great to see you at any time Andy. At some point the rain will ease & you will be able to present from your natural environment of the golf links. However it's good to see some of the golf items other players may carry as its not information we, as golfers often exchange. Keep up the superb work on your you tube channel.
Here in regional southern NSW in Australia. Pretty warm still but the mornings are getting darker and the evenings closing in earlier. Only a couple more weeks of getting a hit in after work! Then the rain will come. Very bad floods here only 18 months ago. Been a good summer of golf with the handicap down and now I'm teetering on getting to that single figure. As for those complaining...down with that sort of thing 😊
Weather is what it is. Fortunate here in Malaysia if it rains it’s generally still warm. Biggest issue at some of the courses are the wild monkey’s and after heavy rain buggies on the track. That calls for a long walk in the 35deg Heat. Loved the chilled vibe from the music and Love the reflection offered. Thx
Andy, being from the PNW, USA I am alway amazed by how few minutes it takes to wash away the gray when the sun comes out. Just had our first sunny couple of days and it's always worth the wait ! all the best and thanks
Thanks so much for finally showing your shoes Andy! It rains constantly where I live in western Pennsylvania and I've been trying for the longest time to figure out what you were wearing. Thanks again from one "adult" to another! Cheers!
Appreciate the honesty and the videos. Great viewing. Also too, you are right! People are all about commenting in a negative fashion. Do what you like, because that is what matters…
Well done Andy for trying to showcase all the great clubs in Wales - it’s fair to say the weather this winter has been awful but it’s great to see you trying to show off some of the great venues we have to offer - keep up the good work!
Love Bala & Blenau area, I reckon I've been down the slate mine near to where those beautiful lodges are now. Your videos have me itching to return. Thanks Andy. 👍
Northern Midwest USA (State of Michigan) here. It's been a mild winter with a few chances to get out and play outdoors so far. The state is usually covered in a foot of snow right now so I'm not complaining too much. In the warm months, Michigan is a golf Mecca with lush beautiful courses. Can hardly wait.
Thanks for the video! I enjoyed the slice of reality, love your positivity too. I'm in Los Angeles, so I won't bore you with our weather situation. Suffice to say I have not missed many days of golf this winter. All the best to you guys!
Like Wales, us denizens of Ireland, particularly in the North where I live, have developed the impression that our lives are lived in a damn great puddle. Our parkland courses have suffered terribly this winter, water is now lying in parts of my course in places never seen before. It’s brought home to me how fortunate links courses are and why folk opt to join them. Personally, I don’t find links golf that great, which probably says a lot about my lack of accuracy and finesse. However even I am looking longingly at their firm fairways these days. It must be particularly frustrating for you, planning goes for a ball of chalk when faced with continuous downpours. Chin up mate, we’ll get there in the end.
I live in Western Pennsylvania in the USA and it's still cold and windy. Today is a high of 40° with 15 mph winds. Getting closer to golf weather... Can't control the elements Andy but I really love the off the beaten path series.
Enjoy the channel and videos . . . even when your plan doesn't work out perfectly!! And like your comments on negative commentary from some folks. It's sad that there are some folks out there so mired in negativity. At least I think most folks have seen enough of it now to just ignore it. And hope you just let it roll off easily. You bring a great positivity to with your content 👍👍👍
Oh the joy of this winter and the constant drowning from the heavens above. Thanks for keeping going throughout all this and also well done PXG sponsoring a decent person. Forget over exposed pros well done the rain soaked lovers of this wonderful game.
Christchurch, New Zealand , has had great weather. We may have only lost a couple of days since October. All your videos offer a sense of relaxation & with all the terrible things going on in the world what a way to start our day. All I hear from the bedroom in the morning is “ is that that laconic Englishman again”. Regards Gus
Another great video Andy. If you have been watching this channel regularly you would easily understand the titles. Too many folks these days go out of their way to be offended. You are definitely n the right track with your content. You regularly deliver wonderful cinematography and music blended nicely with photography and a bit of golf. Also, I enjoyed the cameo appearance from “the Rottweiler”. Oh and I will be ordering a new PXG Black Ops driver after having a great fitting.
Andy I am with you in your pain as of this week I have only managed to get 1 full round in 9 weeks. My club has two courses and have suffered badly with the deluge of the wet stuff. Have been to the range twice a week just to keep the swing going, can't wait tho as off to south of Spain for a week playing with 7 of my mates in three weeks, bring on the sun and warmer temps. 👍
The weather is dreadful...I'm lucky that my home course (Huddersfield) drains very well and I have played some golf at least. Your perseverance to try and keep vlogs coming is appreciated . Fingers crossed the weather improves soon.
Out yesterday and today at Dundas Parks good weather, soft conditions, greens cored and sanded last week and cut today, so things starting to shape up nicely, but probably two weeks behind due to the amount of rain.
I live in Central Massachusetts USA, and the weather has been nice but a little windy lately. I'm really looking forward to start playing golf again. I've been working on certain aspects of my game, mostly swing tempo and short putts. The weather will get better in the UK, Andy. Hang in there!
You're living my dream. Travelling the countryside in an RV visiting and playing golf courses. Even the rain doesn't turn me off. Best wishes from the States.
Is there a worse feeling in the world when you see standing water on the green. Been seeing that quite a bit in and around Stockport where I am. Roll on the better weather. In the meantime, I am waiting for my new bag to arrive. I've got quite a bit to add to it as my dear old Dad 82 (who taught me everything about golf) brought his clubs up to me so I can trade them in for him. He is still going to play golf with me but just in a buggy and rented clubs. It was great fun going through his bag as he kept all the scorecards from his many trips around the world. Jack Nicklaus courses in the States to Asia and Ireland. Looks like he had a great run at golf over the last 40 years. I'm keeping some of the pitchforks and a very special towel of the golf course where he taught me to play in the 80's. Good luck with the weather Andy. Look forward to Monday.
Yes the weather is just awful. I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to have played La Cala Golf Resort nr Malaga & played the 3 courses in beautiful weather. Courses were tough but a fantastic trip. Keep up the good work. Maybe the Mrs would interested in La Cala with its Spa.
Hi Andy - here in Lymm 2 weeks ago we had a false dawn when the greenstaff performed miracles to get 18 holes open - then the heavens opened again ☔️☔️ Keep going at the least the nights are getting lighter 😊
29C and 57% humidity in Qatar so still good for golf though it did rain quite a bit last night. Showing real life in your current episode is no bad thing. Keep it up.
the vibe of your content is so relaxing and serene. makes me want to slow my swing down a little, then flush an absolutely perfect and effortless shot.
Real pity about the weather in Wales. Currenely better here in Aberdeenshire - actually saw the sun today! Don't fret about the negative comments - their problem not yours. I know that loads of us look forward to your weekly videos and appreciate the humour and the honesty they provide. Fingers crossed for better weather soon.
Keep positive, Andy. we here in NZ had a real rough summer last year. It was wet, wet, wet. It was like three winters back to back. This summer has been a belter, so hopefully, you are close to some golfing relief, too. As for the click bait, I recall a common phrase was "tongue in cheek", it seems today to be sadly lacking in some folks' makeup.
Here in Tasmania Australia it hasn’t rained for almost three months so we are in bush fire season… we are still watering our golf course heavily but we could do with some rain . Makes sense for you and the beloved to spend this time of year in the southern parts of Oz as it’s hot and wet in the northern parts . Don’t forget New Zealand as well as it’s glorious there as well . Look forward to seeing you next year here 😊
Springtime in the northeast US is usually dicey as well. Had a beautiful day 2 weeks ago followed by cold and rain ever since. BTW, great choice with the Glebfarclas 15…one of my favorites!
Even in bad weather your out there doing your thing for us. I enjoyed the video even though you didn't golf. The scenery is to die for watching it from the Arizona desert 😃
I would just like to say that I can't speak for everyone but I truly appreciate the effort and hard work you put into making these great videos. Golf just like in life takes a positive attitude and making the best out of the hand you're dealt in order to succeed. There are always people who are going to be haters and have negative attitudes towards everything but being positive and continuing to push forward will always pay off in the end. Keep up the great work and the sun will shine again.
Watching from Sullivan Indiana ,windy chilly and rain coming in the next few days . Waiting on a G430 7 wood HL 75 years old . Just waiting for it to warm up.
Love the booties, bless 🙌. Get the rain glove on and crack on (if the course is open) has been my mantra for this winter. Looking forward to some dry fairways soon. Love the videos ❤
Hey Andy I’m not sure if you get to Cornwall much but a course to play for the course itself and the views is Perranporth. We have not missed one weekend of golf this winter the only time it closed this winter was a foggy day . The course is immaculate all year we are so lucky . Great course great club all round .
I had a saying with my Grandfather when I was young and would go out on the course with him. "It never rains on the golf course." We knew better, but in our hearts it was always a good day for golf.
Been following your content for a couple years when I started getting into golf. I suffered a random spinal cord stroke about a year ago and was paralyzed from the waist down. It's been a long road back and I'm able to stand up but not walk yet. I've been starting to watch golf videos again after my time away recovering as I'm starting to work towards the possibility of playing again someday. Please keep up the awesome content!
You wanted a comment so il give you one you probably were not expecting as it’s not golf related 😂 as a designer I really appreciate the production of your videos. The font is super classy, the way you film it is very different to what’s in the golf RUclips space which is very much like a sports broadcast style. Top work to all involved
That’s very nice to read and much appreciated
What sort of design work James? We may need your help
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Here in Tralee SW Ireland Andy, we've had our wettest winter in years which has seriously disrupted our golf plans. I'm lucky to be a member of the majestic Tralee Golf Links so only have to contend with overhead not underfoot conditions. Bad as things are there's always next week. I also find that a well stocked hip flask eases the pain ! 😉
Hi Andy, being it is so early in the season, nothing is required other than patience. The rain will cease, weather will change to the better and off you'll go! Ignore the negative comments, they aren't worth any of our time. Thank you and Tracy for the excellent videos and thanks to PXG for sponsoring. All good? if not buckle up and hang on for another great season coming soon to a golf course near you (Canadian viewer). Hugs to both of you!
Just watch this,and I'm very happy with his new content you bring us on at this current time. People need to just to live in the present. Sometimes people need to lighten up. Have fun and continue to do what your doing because the concept is awesome!! Love the drone and photos of the courses and places you visit. Keep it up and if there is someone complains, tough. Keep moving forward. I'm a big support of what your doing, and I love the PXG product line. Also, your staff is great. Have a wonderful week ahead and keep being positive.
Lovely comment to read 🙏
All real golfers have had days like these. Sometimes they are the best days with no 3 putts or duck hope but filled with future expectations. 😎
This channel has evolved from a wack it smash it club review channel. It is now a channel I really enjoy the views and scenery. I have not been in the UK since 1992 but it all seems so familiar. I lived there for 4 years and really enjoyed the people and the golf courses. It is an experience I will never forget and is one of my best memories of all. I'm a born and raised Texan so saying another country is a special memory says a lot about the people there.
I inadvertently stumbled onto this channel and found it to be different from just about every other golf-related channel I've ever watched. As a retired Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director, I found everything from the music, to the layouts, titles, fonts, camera work, and design of your videos to be superior to just about everything else I've viewed on RUclips. Your laid back, understated style is comforting while not putting me to sleep and the content ranges from interesting, to wonderful.
Please do keep up the exceptional work.
Aloha!
It’s very flattering to read feedback with a creative background, hope you continue to enjoy
I felt like this from the first camera take and on. Smart and tasteful!
I'm in the Mid-Atlantic in the US and partially decided to play through the winter because I saw you playing through much worse conditions and making it work. I have been in love with a driver for the very first time. It's my own version of a Baby-Driver using a PXG 0211, 10.5 degrees, and a Stiff flex 3W shaft. I love the sound and feel of the driver (whether I hit it cleanly or not). I probably lose 10-15 yards had I used a 45" shaft, but I'm in the fairway more than ever. Thanks for the thoughtful, poetic, contemplative content.
Not only raining in Bala Andy. Went to Gold Coast region in Australia for two months recently and whilst weather was hot there there was plenty of rain as well. Took my 10 y o grandson to the local public course to get him involved in golf. Never seen so much water on a course. Still he scored his first par on a par 3 so it was worth it. Keep up the excellent content. Love it.
Brilliant Andy. Have been watching your content for years. And haven't missed too many. Love the content. Just keep up the good work buddy. Your loyal viewers will keep on watching.
I look forward to the channel content, the artistic element to it - sometimes things just don’t quite work out but i still enjoyed my ‘average fix’. Keep them coming 😊
The dedication and passion is obvious to see, in spades, Andy. Bala looks a lot like Windermere, which I love, so I hope you'll get back there and give us the Average Golfer creative touch to show what its all about. Keep doing what you're doing. As far as I'm concerned, my Monday evening is not complete without my fix from you.
I’m sure I’m like many, I click on the channel for the entertainment I know I’ll get from watching. I barely take note of the title, but when I do I’ll eventually get the connection between the content and the title. You usually bring them together at some point. Changing tack, I hope the weather improves soon, you deserve a break.
Hi Andy! I watch a lot of golf content on youtube and enjoy most of it. I discovered your channel about a year ago and was pleased that your content is so different from most other youtube golfers. I can't wait for Mondays, lol. Here in SW Ontario, Canada, we usually don't get to golf between November and March. Even though your weather might not always be conducive to your game, I envy the fact that you can often play during the winter on the British Isles and Ireland. Keep the content coming Andy and I'll keep watching. Love it!
Currently working and living in southwestern Idaho. Very snowy and wet year. Yesterday was 70°F and by Thursday we will have more snow. Crazy year. As to this week's content.....love it. This is about life. Not staged, just a look into a game that one week we absolutely love and the next week question why in the world we play it. Great stuff, Andy! See you next week.
Keep it going Andy, brighter days are coming. Another idea for a ‘filler’ episode for when we inevitably get bad weather is to map out for us the different courses you’ve been to in the series so far, talk about which area of the UK you’d like to explore later in the year etc!
Great idea
This is a great idea. I am currently planning two trips with my wife and friends to the Scottish and English countryside and every video you post only motivates me more to explore this wonderful path you are experiencing.
Great idea
Great video as usual. Golf is not just sunny days and warm weather. It's also about getting your round rained out and being "forced" to find an open pub to drink away your sorrows with some good friends. Cheers Andy.
think we ave all had enough of the rain even down south no golf four 4 weeks now and when we do manage to get on the course the fairways are so wet we loose balls in the middle of fairways when we actually manage to hit one love the photo of the week and content is always enjoyable look forward to your v logs keep on going there great
Hi Andy. Even though this episode was dampened by the rainy weather, we golfers understand we cannot control certain things in life.
I still enjoyed the 'wet' scenery and your commentary about your WITB. Through your many episodes from a few years back, I have listened to your PXG reviews and now have mostly PXG clubs except the putter and driver.
Thanks for all you do for this channel.... See you next week.
At the moment I have the opposite weather, I live in Thailand and the temperatures are reaching into the high 30’s C, so we start very early in the mornings. I love your videos, the places you visit, the scenery you show, the commentary you give. Keep on doing what you are doing, never listen to negative people.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for being so real. I think we all feel your passion true the screen. You show what golf is (or shoud be) all about...all the great times on beautyful corses, and you also show all the frustration golf sometime is.... keep up the VERY good work
From a fellow struggling golfer in the great state of Tennessee, USA, I enjoy your videos and the series. As a wise man once told me 40 years ago, "Some folks just open their mouth to change feet." Might fit the same people that find fault with the content. Keep up the great work. 👍
Just been to one of the only 3 courses playable in the Sheffield area (Bondhay), and even then it was only just!
Weather forecast by the (lying) BBC Weather app was for dull and dry.
It started raining as soon as we got there for our midday tee time, and continued to tip down for the first 5 holes.
But the rain did ease off and stop for the back nine, and we did enjoy the round.
I think the key is pessimistic amounts of bad weather clothing and playing 'Better Ball' to make it more fun.
You are never going to get a decent strokeplay score when it's this muddy.
Hat's off to you and Tracy for keeping this series going Andy.
The good times are a coming!
Definitely not clickbait, you're spot on we've all had enough of this lousy weather in the UK. I have a week off in April and am hoping for at least 1 day I can get a round of golf in. But if not a grind at the driving range may take out my frustration. Anyway ignore the morons who can't differentiate between clickbait and genuine content and allow the rest of us to enjoy your journey. I think the PXG collab will help your consistency no end. :)
Andy I feel for you. I live in Arizona and this has been a horrible winter. Rain and wind and snow in some parts of the state. Keep doing what you do. I love your channel
Hi Andy only 11 holes open at Cleethorpes GC today but that's better than none . It's difficult to be patient but we all need to hang in there. Shorts on soon 😂
Here in the Southwest area of the Sunshine State in the US. Always enjoy your videos Andy. Have been following you for a few years. I have enjoyed all your latest videos and their predecessors. Just filled the bag up with PXG (Spec Ops Driver, 5 & 7 Woods, 5 & 6 Hybrids, 7-GP 311P Black Elite Irons, Sugar Daddy 56 & 52. Using the Jumbo Max Strght8 Tech XS grips which I just switched to from one of their other grips. Love your channel because I, like you are an "Average Golfer". Keep on doing what you're doing, I look forward to each and every posting. Keep'em in the middle...
I’m a huge fan of the recent content change. The beautiful courses/scenery, the fantastic videography and the laid back music… it’s just a joy to watch. Thank you!
Bloody open & honest content Andy 👍👍👍👍👍
If people can't see that and appreciate it for what it is, then what precisely are they expecting for tapping their keyboard and being charged absolutely nothing ?
TBH Mate, on days like that at Bala (beautiful part of Cymru hardd) why don't You just make a coffee and play Us some of your fave music and talk Golfery ? I'd be up for that Mate !
Like many, I suffer from "The Winter Blues" and rely upon "Getting out for a knock with the Lads" to keep Me ticking over, Your regular content is one of the "antidepressants" for Me !
Since 8 of Us came back from Portugal in October, I've hardly swung a bat.
Our (N Merseyside/S Lancs) weather has been almost continual heavy rain. Our local Club (Mossock Hall) drains really well.
But, We have had to accept repeated Course Closures. More this winter than in probably the entire previous decade.
Andy, chin up Lad, keep on churning out Your stuff and be diverse too.
Why not CHALLENGE Your viewers to submit stuff ?
Create a CHALLENGE for Viewers to take on at their Driving Range ?
The rain must stop and the sun will shine again !!
In Redcliffe, Queensland our major rainfall is in the summer months.
My first few months at the local club were regularly washed out by torrential rains. I was often the only one on the course, as I started my golf in South Australia and we played regardless of the conditions. I did get discouraged and almost walked off at the ninth when I looked for my well-driven ball in the middle of the fairway, only to find a 20cm deep "river" running across the fairway where I was sure my ball shoud have been!
This year, we had a few closed course days (sea level holes are a particular issue), but the past two weeks have seen regular closures. The rain is more like the steady rain found in more southern cities in winter. Overnight minimum temeratures have not dropped below 20C for months, so Redcliffe is quite pleasant, regardless..
Always entertaining, Andy, thanks. I'm in Brisbane, Australia, and the weather here is almost always good for golf. When we do get rain, it's more of a storm or two that pass within the hour. A normal day for this time of the year is around 30 degrees C and 85% humidity. Perfect😁👍
I am in Potugal this week Andy, and the weather is good. I think your video this week echos most British golfers thoughts, throughout this winter. All we can hope for is a nice summer !
Ah the British weather, I do miss it, well sometimes, here in Vienna Austria, it is cold today (started at -2 this morning) , we had two days of rain last week, that is a lot for this time of year. Most of the courses here close for the majority of the winter months. They are now open again as of last week. You could do worse than come here. There are some wonderful courses to play and their condition is amazing. Keep up the great work you are all doing, I really enjoy catching up with you every week regardless of whether you get to play and show off a course. I bet Bala GC is wonderful on a better weather day. Glamping in Wales looks rather good. I might have to try that on my next visit home.
Your videos are always worth a comment bud we all have to earn a crust. Unfortunately nobody can change the weather and I certainly don't miss playing in the rain. Stay well
Hi Andy
You are not wrong about the weather. It's been so wet since October last year. You are not alone in being fed up with it. On a positive note hopefully spring is coming!
Always enjoys your input and updated product information! Thank you.
It's been a terrible Winter in the UK, I'm in Scotland and we've had 7 storms since November! Keep the good work up Andy I always look forward to these videos, all the best to you all
Hi Andy. I left the UK 18 years ago to live in sunny Brisbane, Australia. Trouble is this summer (which is just ending for us) has been consistently hotter and more humid than usual - making it very uncomfortable to play golf in - so like you, kept off the course by the weather, but in a different way, Consequently, our winter is the best time of year to play over here when it cools down a bit. On a different note, I've been inspired by your travels and next time I'm in the UK I intend to bring my clubs over and check out one or two of the courses you've featured. Keep up the great work team - inspirational!
We still appreciate the video! The weather's just part of being in the UK. My regular track in Surrey plays all year as it drains so quick, so as long as you don't mind the rain, you can still get out
This is one of my favourite channels. The presenter is engaging and charming. The quality of the productions is excellent. I live in one of driest counties in the UK and one of the quickest draining. Even so we’ve had more closures than I can remember. This episode was a bit of a golf house chat we all might have with fellow players about choice of clubs etc. it wasn’t too long, not over pushy in terms of promoting the brands. The weather is at last starting to improve over here. I’m looking forward to the next edition, playing or not.
Very nice words thank you 🙏
I just love the ambiance in the channel. Regardless of the weather, another smashing. Spring is coming, fear not.
A little gem of a video from a washout situation. Something beautiful from the rubbish cards you were dealt. Loved it
Love the style/editing of the start of the video. Really nice
Having met you Andy (only at the av golfer event) and seen how you supported local societies in our area in years gone by with bunkers I have full respect for the direction you’ve put your channel in.
My club here in local Chester, has openly said how bad this winter has been for golf, barely meeting members expectations (which isn’t there fault)
Shame on Bala, haven’t played it and living in Chester I would I have loved to seen it show cased. Here’s to next time 👍
Andy ,just to drive that far in the current state of our weather shows your dedication to your work. Everywhere down my way in Somerset is closed or if open the course is sodden and should be closed . Admittedly i have gone out and played just to get out and swing the clubs , but while watching this post i have received an email telling me our society day on Friday is off as the club we where going to already thinks they will be shut.!! Onward and upward Andy its got to stop sometime, look forward to the next episode.
This maybe my favorite video yet. I look forward to your videos every Monday turning into my favorite channel. Sorry for the poor weather and hoping it turns around soon.
Weather here in central USA, Iowa is currently seasonal. Meaning for March, still colder with days of warm. All depends on wind. This is a big change for us this year as we had warmer temps starting early February thru last week. Warm enough to golf and courses opened in record early time. Now, with normal, we are again waiting for warmth but still can play with days in the 40s degree range. Be well.
I thoroughly enjoy your content. You are clearly not a professional golfer, but are incredibly passionate about the game & that comes across. Ignore the negativity & keep on with your fantastic & helpful output. Thanks.
Dear Andy , it’s more than pleasure to support your channel. The reason is fairly simple, your content is amazing and you’re a great fellow. Hope the weather improves soon and you have more fun playing golf. 😊😊😊😊🇩🇪
We've just had a week of 60's/70's here in PA on the east coast of the US. I got out for 4 days straight and now it's a breezy 40 degrees. Today, I'm watching the golf course maintenance workers punch and sand the greens. Hoping for a turn back to nice weather but the long term forecast is normal for March....50's and breezy. Oh well. The game was good and ready for 2024. Cheers Andy!
I feel your pain. Similar issue in a quite different way. Living in Mozambique. It's summer, the wet season. Temperature often high 30°C. The current rain sequence is heaving down over the weekend, dry out enough to cut the course, then the rain 🌧️ returns. Only 4 courses in the whole country. Roll on the winter/ dry season and 20°C temps
This feels like the most difficult winter I can remember for your type of content. Please stick with it we believe in you. Looking forward to more of your stunning videos
I love the cinematography of your videos recently, despite the lack of golf, its great to see the wider UK
Great to see you at any
time Andy.
At some point the rain will ease & you will be able to present from your natural environment of the golf links.
However it's good to see some of the golf items other players may carry as its not information we, as golfers often exchange.
Keep up the superb work on your you tube channel.
Here in regional southern NSW in Australia. Pretty warm still but the mornings are getting darker and the evenings closing in earlier. Only a couple more weeks of getting a hit in after work! Then the rain will come. Very bad floods here only 18 months ago. Been a good summer of golf with the handicap down and now I'm teetering on getting to that single figure. As for those complaining...down with that sort of thing 😊
Weather is what it is. Fortunate here in Malaysia if it rains it’s generally still warm.
Biggest issue at some of the courses are the wild monkey’s and after heavy rain buggies on the track. That calls for a long walk in the 35deg Heat.
Loved the chilled vibe from the music and Love the reflection offered.
Thx
Andy, being from the PNW, USA I am alway amazed by how few minutes it takes to wash away the gray when the sun comes out. Just had our first sunny couple of days and it's always worth the wait !
all the best and thanks
Thanks so much for finally showing your shoes Andy! It rains constantly where I live in western Pennsylvania and I've been trying for the longest time to figure out what you were wearing. Thanks again from one "adult" to another! Cheers!
Hello from Ohio - just woke up to six inches of snow! Hang in there and stay dry. Love the show
Appreciate the honesty and the videos. Great viewing. Also too, you are right! People are all about commenting in a negative fashion. Do what you like, because that is what matters…
Well done Andy for trying to showcase all the great clubs in Wales - it’s fair to say the weather this winter has been awful but it’s great to see you trying to show off some of the great venues we have to offer - keep up the good work!
Love Bala & Blenau area, I reckon I've been down the slate mine near to where those beautiful lodges are now. Your videos have me itching to return. Thanks Andy. 👍
Northern Midwest USA (State of Michigan) here. It's been a mild winter with a few chances to get out and play outdoors so far. The state is usually covered in a foot of snow right now so I'm not complaining too much. In the warm months, Michigan is a golf Mecca with lush beautiful courses. Can hardly wait.
Here in Southern Virginia we are having beautiful spring weather. 65TO70F most days. Wish you were here bro.
Thanks for the video! I enjoyed the slice of reality, love your positivity too. I'm in Los Angeles, so I won't bore you with our weather situation. Suffice to say I have not missed many days of golf this winter. All the best to you guys!
Like Wales, us denizens of Ireland, particularly in the North where I live, have developed the impression that our lives are lived in a damn great puddle. Our parkland courses have suffered terribly this winter, water is now lying in parts of my course in places never seen before. It’s brought home to me how fortunate links courses are and why folk opt to join them. Personally, I don’t find links golf that great, which probably says a lot about my lack of accuracy and finesse. However even I am looking longingly at their firm fairways these days. It must be particularly frustrating for you, planning goes for a ball of chalk when faced with continuous downpours. Chin up mate, we’ll get there in the end.
I live in Western Pennsylvania in the USA and it's still cold and windy. Today is a high of 40° with 15 mph winds. Getting closer to golf weather... Can't control the elements Andy but I really love the off the beaten path series.
Enjoy the channel and videos . . . even when your plan doesn't work out perfectly!! And like your comments on negative commentary from some folks. It's sad that there are some folks out there so mired in negativity. At least I think most folks have seen enough of it now to just ignore it. And hope you just let it roll off easily. You bring a great positivity to with your content 👍👍👍
Andy, your passion for golf & photography/videography are evident. Keep fighting the good fight!
Oh the joy of this winter and the constant drowning from the heavens above. Thanks for keeping going throughout all this and also well done PXG sponsoring a decent person. Forget over exposed pros well done the rain soaked lovers of this wonderful game.
Christchurch, New Zealand , has had great weather. We may have only lost a couple of days since October. All your videos offer a sense of relaxation & with all the terrible things going on in the world what a way to start our day. All I hear from the bedroom in the morning is “ is that that laconic Englishman again”. Regards Gus
Another great video Andy. If you have been watching this channel regularly you would easily understand the titles. Too many folks these days go out of their way to be offended. You are definitely n the right track with your content. You regularly deliver wonderful cinematography and music blended nicely with photography and a bit of golf. Also, I enjoyed the cameo appearance from “the Rottweiler”.
Oh and I will be ordering a new PXG Black Ops driver after having a great fitting.
I’ve enjoyed your content for the last 3 years and I envy your simple straight forward content and your golf swing
Thank you and Cheers
Andy I am with you in your pain as of this week I have only managed to get 1 full round in 9 weeks. My club has two courses and have suffered badly with the deluge of the wet stuff. Have been to the range twice a week just to keep the swing going, can't wait tho as off to south of Spain for a week playing with 7 of my mates in three weeks, bring on the sun and warmer temps. 👍
The weather is dreadful...I'm lucky that my home course (Huddersfield) drains very well and I have played some golf at least.
Your perseverance to try and keep vlogs coming is appreciated . Fingers crossed the weather improves soon.
Out yesterday and today at Dundas Parks good weather, soft conditions, greens cored and sanded last week and cut today, so things starting to shape up nicely, but probably two weeks behind due to the amount of rain.
I live in Central Massachusetts USA, and the weather has been nice but a little windy lately. I'm really looking forward to start playing golf again. I've been working on certain aspects of my game, mostly swing tempo and short putts. The weather will get better in the UK, Andy. Hang in there!
You're living my dream. Travelling the countryside in an RV visiting and playing golf courses. Even the rain doesn't turn me off. Best wishes from the States.
Is there a worse feeling in the world when you see standing water on the green. Been seeing that quite a bit in and around Stockport where I am. Roll on the better weather. In the meantime, I am waiting for my new bag to arrive. I've got quite a bit to add to it as my dear old Dad 82 (who taught me everything about golf) brought his clubs up to me so I can trade them in for him. He is still going to play golf with me but just in a buggy and rented clubs. It was great fun going through his bag as he kept all the scorecards from his many trips around the world. Jack Nicklaus courses in the States to Asia and Ireland. Looks like he had a great run at golf over the last 40 years. I'm keeping some of the pitchforks and a very special towel of the golf course where he taught me to play in the 80's. Good luck with the weather Andy. Look forward to Monday.
And, I live in Arizona and I know you know it well. Our weather is fantastic this time of year. Can't really go wrong with PXG or Illy!!
Yes the weather is just awful. I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to have played La Cala Golf Resort nr Malaga & played the 3 courses in beautiful weather. Courses were tough but a fantastic trip. Keep up the good work. Maybe the Mrs would interested in La Cala with its Spa.
Hi Andy - here in Lymm 2 weeks ago we had a false dawn when the greenstaff performed miracles to get 18 holes open - then the heavens opened again ☔️☔️ Keep going at the least the nights are getting lighter 😊
29C and 57% humidity in Qatar so still good for golf though it did rain quite a bit last night. Showing real life in your current episode is no bad thing. Keep it up.
The new direction and content is great. I enjoy seeing the courses and places visited.
the vibe of your content is so relaxing and serene. makes me want to slow my swing down a little, then flush an absolutely perfect and effortless shot.
Real pity about the weather in Wales. Currenely better here in Aberdeenshire - actually saw the sun today! Don't fret about the negative comments - their problem not yours. I know that loads of us look forward to your weekly videos and appreciate the humour and the honesty they provide. Fingers crossed for better weather soon.
Keep positive, Andy. we here in NZ had a real rough summer last year. It was wet, wet, wet. It was like three winters back to back. This summer has been a belter, so hopefully, you are close to some golfing relief, too. As for the click bait, I recall a common phrase was "tongue in cheek", it seems today to be sadly lacking in some folks' makeup.
I feel your pain. Last 3 weekends have been rained out for me. Thanks for the videos they are fantastic! Love the whole vibe.
I always look forward to your new videos and start that day with a smile. Thanks for your hard work and humor!
Here in Tasmania Australia it hasn’t rained for almost three months so we are in bush fire season… we are still watering our golf course heavily but we could do with some rain . Makes sense for you and the beloved to spend this time of year in the southern parts of Oz as it’s hot and wet in the northern parts . Don’t forget New Zealand as well as it’s glorious there as well . Look forward to seeing you next year here 😊
Springtime in the northeast US is usually dicey as well. Had a beautiful day 2 weeks ago followed by cold and rain ever since. BTW, great choice with the Glebfarclas 15…one of my favorites!
Even in bad weather your out there doing your thing for us. I enjoyed the video even though you didn't golf. The scenery is to die for watching it from the Arizona desert 😃
I would just like to say that I can't speak for everyone but I truly appreciate the effort and hard work you put into making these great videos. Golf just like in life takes a positive attitude and making the best out of the hand you're dealt in order to succeed. There are always people who are going to be haters and have negative attitudes towards everything but being positive and continuing to push forward will always pay off in the end. Keep up the great work and the sun will shine again.
Fully understand how you feel, luckily the weather in Holland has improved over the last weeks 🙂
Real life trying to golf in the UK love the video as usual 👍👍
So good to have someone doing British golf courses and battling the elements. Big change from here in sunny Dubai.
Watching from Sullivan Indiana ,windy chilly and rain coming in the next few days . Waiting on a G430 7 wood HL 75 years old . Just waiting for it to warm up.
Love the booties, bless 🙌. Get the rain glove on and crack on (if the course is open) has been my mantra for this winter. Looking forward to some dry fairways soon. Love the videos ❤
Hey Andy I’m not sure if you get to Cornwall much but a course to play for the course itself and the views is Perranporth. We have not missed one weekend of golf this winter the only time it closed this winter was a foggy day . The course is immaculate all year we are so lucky . Great course great club all round .
I had a saying with my Grandfather when I was young and would go out on the course with him. "It never rains on the golf course." We knew better, but in our hearts it was always a good day for golf.