Played today with a buddy, I shot 89. This guy's advice is as relatable as it gets. I'm a casual golfer, really value his takes on the stuff I see out playing.
Broke a 100 for the first time with a 99 several weeks back after watching Matt’s how to break a 100 series. Since then, four more 99’s. The foursome I now play with several times a week actually commented after my third shot on a long Par 4. Instead of going for the green, I picked an Iron that I absolutely knew would not reach the two bunkers on either side of the front of the green even with the best possible contact. Left the ball 5 feet from the right front bunker. Low loft chipped with my 9 iron about 18 feet up to about 3 1/5 feet from the hole (lucky shot for me). And sank the putt for a Bogey. Nobody else played the hole that way. They all went for the green in 3. Two in bunkers, and one off the back of the green. They thought I was crazy for not going for the green. But I took my Bogey like a Baus ! The way of the Playa is for real Gents It ain’t fancy, but it works 👊
I made it ❤today ! 86 🎉…I am a 20,6 HCP lady golfer ! An this is because of YOU !!! I listended to the Audiobook for Putting as recommended and I only focused on putting and GIOTG 😊! I practiced the wedges as recommended and hit only my Hybrid from tees where my ball could go into the Scheisse … I was in 4 bunkers and got it out on the green each time . Just one hole I hit a triple due to some Brainworms but I Recovered on the next hole. I am so thankful for these videos they really help and I believed that I could do it!
I took my driver out of my bag and I've been playing with my hybrid 2 off the tee. It goes around 200-230 but I hit 40-50% of fairways with it. I've been rocking my bucket hat as well. I've completely embraced the way of the playa and my scores have dropped significantly and consistently. Thanks for everything, Matty Boom-Boom
Don’t worry about fairways at long as you’re not going so deep in the woods that you are losing balls or needing to chip out sideways. As long as what youa re doing is working, dassit
I know maybe one person might see my comment so to that one person, thank you. I just broke 90 for the first time in my life last weekend. Shot an 86 and I didn’t even realize it until I added it all up at the end. No gimmies. Only had to take one drop. That’s ONE lost ball. All I’ve been doing is playing every weekend. 36 a day, 9 when I can, 18 if possible. It’s hard to improve with a full time job that has no defined hours. But I would like for golf to be more than just a hobby for me one day. And breaking 90 without even trying was just a major confidence boost.
Congrats at breaking 90...the beauty of golf is you can compete to improve vs yourself. I used to be happy to break 100, now it's 90 etc. Prob same swing but less yardage between my ears. His "how to break" videos show results because he keeps it simple imo.
Hi, I've been a Golf Pro most of my life and I have 45 years of competitive playing experience. What you said flippantly, I recommend you remember. When you ignored the score and played 1 shot at a time, you shot the round of your life. The more you can ignore score the more rounds like that you will have. 😎✌️⛳️🏌♀️
I started playing golf seriously this summer and made it my goal to break 100 before the end of the summer. I watched this video last week and put the safe, logical strategy into my game for every hole on Friday and couldn’t hit the ball to save my life. 104. Today I played a round with my brother and not only broke 100, I broke 90!!! I shot an 89 putting these tips into practice and taking conservative swings that were more consistent for me. It really does take the discipline to stick to a smart strategy for 18 holes without going for the glory shot. I missed a lot of greens short, took a lot of ugly bump and run chips that put me on the green, and only lost one ball to a goofy shank on a 50 yard chip. This guy’s lessons are legit and made an impact on my mental game, and now made an impact on my scorecard.
I’ve broken 90 more times than I can count using the player in chief’s strategies. I still watch the vids for reinforcement and am getting closer to breaking 80. This stuff works!
I'm a single digit handicap working to consistently stay in the 70's and I've loved watching your break 100 and break 90 series to really keep my mental game in check. While you improve your ego can get the better of you as you expect more from yourself on the course chasing low scores. Course management got me from a 12 down to a 9hcp in one summer by itself (along with some dreaded putting practice). These ideas can be applied to golfers at ALL skill levels, just adjust the yardages and risk tolerance for your game.
Booooom baby! Took my newly acquired Srixon Z-U85 5 Iron out to play for the first time and used it from the tee.... Broke 90 for the first time ever scoring 87, absolutely ecstatic, thank you so much for your videos!! You really have taught me so much, whaddaplaya! ❤️❤️
Could break 90 when I was younger but didn’t play as much for a few years. Shot 92 yesterday and I’ve never approached golf like i did after watching your videos! Did not try to be a hero and hit shots I knew I could. I really appreciate how you break it down. I’m confident with my mindset I’ll be in mid to low 80s soon enough!
Tried your approach today & shot 83 from the senior tees (5,100 yards). I hit driver on all the 4s&5s as I can generally hit it straight , but not far. Only knocked down 1. Had very playable 2nd shots all the way around. Averaged 180. I took an extra club on my approach shots & made about an 80% swing. Hit a lot of greens! Made 2 birdies 4 pars 11 bogeys & only 1 double. Playing the senior tees & making 3/4 swings into greens led to the most stress-free round I’ve had in years. Need to find a club I can hit 155-160 off the fairway. I flubbed 3 shots like that or I could have made a run at 80! Can’t wait to try this again! I’m 65 & a 20 GHIN. When I posted my score I learned I beat my course handicap by 2 shots! Thanks for the tips!
Shot 104 my first time playing, 102 the second, then had a terrible day at 114 but then redeemed myself the next day (today) with an 87!!!! I did get fitted for clubs this morning before playing so was hitting on a sim for an hour right before tee time... that definitely helped!!! I still used rental clubs, the fitting was so I can start shopping... but was the first time hitting on a simulatior..simulation... I have watched all these videos of yours and try to apply the concepts. I even used the exaft same golf ball for all 18 hooes, didnt lose a single one! Other stuff i did different today - used 3 wood or hybrid instead of driver when driver was an option - used PW instead of SW on some chips for better roll out on greens/approach - though more about ranging my shots (mostly because I learned a lot about my ranges in the sim) I need a rangefinder now! I'm just wildly guessing ranges....
The Baus brings out top quality content on a consistent and frequent basis. As Garry Playa says 'Release content to get garden hose' The Baus has a FANTASTIC attitude to golf for c. 90 players. 1. Enjoy the game. 2. Don't put pressure on yourself. 3. Add 1 stroke to each hole for 'par'. 4. Practice sensible coursw management. 5. Practice short game particularly chipping and putting. 6. Know YOUR distances. 7. Be a playa!
I watched your video probably a month ago and since Ive been playing very consistent. I actually got the red tiger range finder as well and I love it. This past month I’ve broke 90 3 times 86 87 and 81 today. My previous lowest round was 85 last summer. Ive been playing a little over 2 years and practice a few times a week by hitting irons in my net in the backyard. All these tips have helped me greatly man thank you!
'Strike is correlated to score, distance is not correlated to score'. Brilliant statement. 👏. That's why I m changing my play strategy towards the one presented here. 🙏. It means in narrower fairways I will hit less with the driver. I trust my 7 wood much more, and distance from tii are long enough. I have also dropped 3 wood now on my club selection. Sometimes can use it on broad fairways on par 5, if the lie is good. My iron game is pretty solid, so in order to play under 90, that has to be very solid. Of course putting solves the ultimate score. If too many 3 puts, then hard to get under 90.
Most chill golf RUclipsr. I like your channel because it’s just as chill as watching a competition. A little talking and then a Golfshot. Do you find explaining everything meticulously as you do in your vid’s has helped your game a lot?
@GolfSidekick I did this a couple of times recently. A playing partner was asking me why I wasn't "going for it" and shooting at the green. I explained to him - and myself - talking through my tactic about not being confident in getting onto the green with wind into and pushing towards the guarding bunker. So I played deliberately to a position about 20 yards short, no danger of going on the bunker. Easy, no pressure shot, and it went straight (maybe because more relaxed and in control), so I then had a nice little dink up the green and I drained the resulting 5 foot putt for par. Schweet!
Best content on RUclips. 89 today, handicap has dropped to 20, regularly shooting between 85 and 95 now, trending down, majority of which is attributed to this channel with secondary kudos to a putter fitting, a driver fitting, and buying the Flightscope and The Stack combo.
I’m right there with you… My typical score is a 91 or 92… Sometimes 99 I’ve broken 90 a few times but it’s just some thing about that 89 number that is so elusive. I thought I did the other day but double bogies to finish put me at 91. The one piece of advice that I question and I’m curious to know what other people do is do you count your score as you go so that when you’re finishing up you know if you need a birdie or a par or if you should play it safe or be aggressive…
I can't stress enough the "toe down chipping". I'm 49 yrs old and currently a 4.2 handicap. At my peak around age 35 I was a +1. I've been using that chipping style since the mid 1990s. Learned it watching my favorite PGA pro. Some guy named Payne Stewart. Older people on here might remember him. You can even use it for longer shots if, for instance, you're 70 yds out but have a tree in front of you where the only options are punch out back in the fairway or go under the branches of the tree meaning you have to keep the shot low. Use a 6 iron and hit a toe down chip treating it like a 200 ft putt. Takes some practice but I get out of a lot of jams that way.
Hello Matt. Your advice on how to play on the course works 100 %. I played yesterday and kept your rules mind. The Waddaplayer can change a golfers life. Thank you so much. 😊😊😊😊🙏🏻👊🏻
Last 2 rounds were 91 and 90. Matty's advice is way more valuable than any other youtube golf channel. I've always been high 90s or low 100s. Managing the course and playing confidential shots is a huge difference.
@@seth1455 I think I had one, can't remember. I'm fairly confidential with my putter. Reason I didn't break 90 either time was taking a 9 on a par 5 due to lost balls and bad recovery shots.
I have to chime in. I have a 24 handicap, I usually shoot around 102-105. I watched this video the night before playing with some friends about two weeks ago. I did everything you said in this video and I shot a 90! Can't wait to repeat it. Love your videos and your sense of humor! Keep it up!
Smashed 90 and it's been in the rear view for a few rounds now. 88, 83, 82. Feeling supreme confidentiality with all the sticks, and keeping to the plan when the wheels fall off. Thanks Baus!
MATTY BOOM BOOM THANK YOU! Because of you, my course management and confidentiality was off the FUCKING RICHTER! broke my PB and shot an 82. Could have been a 78-79 without my only blow up on 17. Chasing the dragon now, coming for the 70's!
Nice playa, that's the way it goes, always thinking IF ONLY I HADNT, IF ONLY I HAD, That is the key to analyze your game and you will get into the 70s Tell me about the blowup, what happened? Then next time, avoid doing that. Nip it in the bud
@@GolfSidekick played out of my shoes, still on cloud nine tbh. anyway, I really only shit the bed on 17 because I 'lost' my ball in the middle-right of the fairway, leaves covered it and the group behind us were also rushing the entire back 9, so I dropped and had to take a snowman because I was a bit flustered. still an amazing round. 2 birdies and 6 pars, unreal! i'm still shooketh Also: I'm 34 and have been golfing 4 years this month actually, and just recently started playing from the whites / 2nd tees is that where I should be playing from? I used to shoot around 90 playing from the 3rd tees
I just changed my swing mechanics and got a 92 the other day thanks to better accuracy on my clubs. I also just bought a rangefinder over the weekend which I think was a huge problem in the last few rounds. I'll be playing tomorrow and using some of the tips from this video. Confident I can dip into the 80's for the first time!
I have played ten rounds since I started watching your videos. They have been the best, and most enjoyable rounds I’ve played in the last 20 years. Somehow you managed to rearrange my head and my attitude so I’m hitting more good shots that are actually within my skill-set. Golf is fun again! Thanks!
The math being used in this video just makes sense to my brain... Thank you! And in the 1st 2 minutes of the video, I got something I can use the next time out... toe down chipping. Love this channel!
I used these and Matty’s other course management techniques a few days back and won a club comp. ‘Get it on the green’ saved me from hero shots, toe-down chipping & chipping with the hybrid really worked well. Cheers playa-in-chief!
I finally broke 90 today! Shot 87. I only played the 7 clubs I like. 56, PW, 8, 6, 7 Wood, Driver and Putter. Thanks for all the education videos. Also, I too switch up my toe down chipping to heal up chipping! 😂
I laid off golf for about two and one half years and just started back playing. Played my fourth round and turned an 85 into a 89. Still broke 90 thanks to your amazing approach to this silly game. Cheers from Free Florida!!!!
Hello from the UK. that was the most helpful and enjoyable golf lesson video I have ever watched. Taking this approach to the course tomorrow. (32 HCP) golfer
Folks, if you haven't taken your scorecard at the start of a round and added 1 stroke to each hole to create your new "Par", you are missing out on stress-free golf. I won't list all the things that I have implemented from the Baus' vids, but this one changed it for me. Serial high-90 to low 100's player. No BS, I went out and shot 92 on 6/13/24, 82 on 6/18 and 79 today, 7/10. GIOTG, don't play a shot you don't have, no hero shots. Too fun !
Had one of my worse ever rounds at the weekend but watched this vid yesterday and took a reset today to at my home track. 5 wood off the tee box, toe down chipping with a pitching wedge.. 91.. not my best but thanks for the reminder and sound advice. 🙏🏻
Love your videos!! What app are you using to measure the distances on the course (Not the range finder) - The little insert on the screen from time to time.
Picked up that rangefinder. On sale for 83 bucks. I really appreciate your philosophy because the mental game is just as important as hitting it well. I just got done with a 102 and was frustrated why I wasn't hitting my driver straight. But as I calmed down afterwards, I started to think about how I was swinging and I realized that I was twisting too early causing the ball to clip off the right edge of the head. I will work on that swing more at the driving range. I think the biggest hurdle for me is to getting into the right rhythm after switching clubs.
Next time you should tell us the brand of the rangefinder. In all seriousness, love your videos and shared knowledge for the community. Always spot on advice for the playas.
Matty Boom Boom, love your content thank you! I've been playing golf for a couple of years and consistently stuck in the high 90's and low 100's. Your videos helped me reprogram my monkey brain and play smarter! I shot an 87 for the first time this past weekend! I'm completely stoked and am ready to go even lower! Keep the videos coming!
Either that, or Matt's a tribal witch doctor that uses the facepaint to ward off rain. Can't be that though, cuz the more paint, the more it rained. C'mon Mattie Boy...inquiring minds want to know!
Not reserved for the elite, any dingleberry can do it!! Just stumbled across your vid this was the best golf video I’ve seen in a long time! Such great tips.
MattyBoombaddy, thank you so much! I've finally [almost] broke 90!! I shot a 90 on Father's Day at my local golf course: Highfields Golf Course in Grafton MA, it's a nice track. I used wisdom and made it a Par 90, took the pressure off, it was amazing. Thank you for being the entertaining instructor and making it fun to learn to play better golf. Also, your words are applicable to life, not just golf! 🙌 Youdabombdiggity, no doubt.
Matty!! I have been on a slide for the past few rounds: 95,98,99,100. Today I shot a 90 with 7 pars from the 6400 yd tees following the way of the playa. If I eliminate 3 putts, double chips, and one stupid penalty that led to a quad bogey. I am at an 84. WHAT A LIFE
I really like our Break 90 videos. Still for a crappy golfer like me, stuck between 23 and 26 since for years now it kind of remains theory when its shown by the best youtube golfer on earth. Would love to see you doing this with someone struggling like me. The way you did with B-Dog those days. Who is kind of missing by the way.
Matty mentions swinging easy. For the longest time I could hit mostly excellent shots but could not swing easy. I'd be in between clubs and try to club up and swing soft and then get a miss hit trying to play safe... but that was like 1 out of 100 swings and I never practiced it. I hurt my back and started swinging easy and it only took like a month to start working. 100% recommend everyone give it a real try. Just swing easy and play safe for a while, it was an eye opener for me and fkn fun practice. Not caring about score, just stress free playing out of the fairway, drinking brewskis
Love these videos. Broke 100 for the first time a couple weeks ago. Your videos inspired me to play more boring golf. I’ve been taking my easiest to hit clubs on the tighter holes and it has literally the same result as when I smash a driver 125 yards further into the rough or woods (which would be a good hit).
Excellent playa You will surely find that when you get better, you will hit less off line left and right and can use longer clubs. But to break 100, you really just need a ball in play! It's an easy game, and you figured it out !
One of the biggest mental improvements for me is the “accepting” some holes you won’t score well. 210 yard par 3, my long irons have been super suspect lately. But I just take my 6 iron, which is super reliable, hit it short, chip on 2 putt or maybe even get a lucky up and down and keep it moving. Rather than hooking it oob and then I drop and then Im looking to up and down for a boogie? Most likely end up with a double. Nope. Just concede the hole and score where you can.
This is a great resource. I appreciate your upload. The obv product placement is money. Thank you. Adding math and percentages, risk vs win did it for me as a obsessive beginner. Cheers. Hit your algo bruh, Smashed that subscribe.
Good practical advice, as hitting big drives is only half the battle, you also have to putt well, hit decent approach shots, no hero shots in my view, no I really have to smash this shot, thoughts. All calm, and equanimity of mind. I often over club close to the green that way I think I've got plenty to hit the green with just take a bit off. :pw stress, try not to worry or notice things that might annoy you. I've been in a slump with driver for 2 years, came out of it, then went back to 1 out of 3 drives mediocre, and confidentially it's true that 3 wood is little help, though I hit it great in the fairway, maybe I have tee anxiety. Then I went to 3 Hybrid off the tee, 200 yards. Then back to the driving range and driver is coming around again. Easy drives of 230 or so, and in the middle, no thoughts of crushing driver. Analysis: 31:46 After the 2nd shot to the 15th, how relaxed, facing the target the player is. Post swing his body is in the same relative relaxed position, as his arms swing back and forth as he watches the shot. Compare that to what you look like after a shot, notice any difference?
After watching this guy and taking his advice on how to break 100 and 90 it helped me go from shooting 105+ to shooting an 89 in just a couple of weeks!
Matty boom booms…I did it. I broke 90 this week and then guess what happened. I did it again today! I even caught myself muttering “like a bizoozey” after a sick par putt. Thank you for these videos- they really help!
I ended up getting a red tiger through your link AND it was discounted. I love it. I live at a mountain course and badly need slope. The optics aren't cheap either. Good Viewing size. I see why you recommend it. Thanks!
BOOM BABY - I cannot believe the value for the price. I tried making my own, so I have 43 rangefinders including samples and brands, and I could not do it better than this, so I gave up
Matty! Been trying to break 80 for a while now. I play a tough mountain course and got down to a 9.6 but struggle to maintain strict target golf. Always tempted to cut the corner and have a wedge into the greens.
Bought the Red Tiger after your endorsement. It was delivered overnight... Hope the feedback helps you like I hope the range finder might help me, it probably wont, but I need any optimism I can get
Hey mate , came in after playing twice in 6 months. Regularly score 90-100 but the ego was always there. Time away and your advice in the back of my head got my ego checked and shit an 89. Playaa
I only play a 9 hole course. I've been playing for 5 years. Ita a par 33. I started shooting 65-70. 2 days ago I shot a 6 over 39. 5 years of work for that 39. I was so happy.
Iron toe chip is legitimately incredible for double digit hc... I tried it out today on the course and felt my short game improve immediately. No longer sweating about those 10-15 yard chip out from any cut. Great tip.
Great golf video. Nice touch with blue and white shirt, blue and white graphics lastly the best blue and white paint. All joking aside this was great information. Thanks for taking the time on coaching.
Good video. Can you post a breaking 80? I think I have been doing low 80s but not breaking 80 often. So I would love to see your opinions to see if I am missing some things that would take me to the next level
The biggest change in my game the last 2 months have been way more up and downs with toe down chipping. That and a lesson with my driver. Drivers one of my favourite clubs now. But if its narrow or a big dog leg i dont let the ego get in the way and pull out a 4 or 5 iron. Breaking 90 50 percent of the time in the last 2 months. Had a drazy 84 as well where all the stars aligned
been averaging 102-105, stopped playing my driver and 3w the other day, longest club 7w, shot a 92 with 4 three putts. I'm still tempted to play the driver somethings, how I know when to use it.. 75y width! thank you!
The subtle humor of the face being slowly more and more painted is why this is the best golf channel
holy shit, i didn't even notice!
Bahaha - I am 25 mins in and just noticed that and scrolled down to see what comments they are about this. Great stuff.
I also find the range finder endorsement funny
I died at the 28 min mark when it cut to him full braveheart😂😂
I took an edible and thought I was bugging out when this started to happen. Thank you 😂
Played today with a buddy, I shot 89. This guy's advice is as relatable as it gets. I'm a casual golfer, really value his takes on the stuff I see out playing.
congrats buddy. my goal last year was to break 90. the closest i got was 91.
same goal this year.
I'm not sure. Most 20+ hcap golfers I know can't hit any club 200 yards off the fairway.
@@BigBlue1895 hitting it 200 yards off the fairway is easy. hitting it 200 yards on target off the fairway is the challenging part.
Broke a 100 for the first time with a 99 several weeks back after watching Matt’s how to break a 100 series.
Since then, four more 99’s.
The foursome I now play with several times a week actually commented after my third shot on a long Par 4. Instead of going for the green, I picked an Iron that I absolutely knew would not reach the two bunkers on either side of the front of the green even with the best possible contact. Left the ball 5 feet from the right front bunker. Low loft chipped with my 9 iron about 18 feet up to about 3 1/5 feet from the hole (lucky shot for me). And sank the putt for a Bogey.
Nobody else played the hole that way. They all went for the green in 3. Two in bunkers, and one off the back of the green.
They thought I was crazy for not going for the green.
But I took my Bogey like a Baus !
The way of the Playa is for real Gents
It ain’t fancy, but it works
👊
I made it ❤today ! 86 🎉…I am a 20,6 HCP lady golfer ! An this is because of YOU !!! I listended to the Audiobook for Putting as recommended and I only focused on putting and GIOTG 😊! I practiced the wedges as recommended and hit only my Hybrid from tees where my ball could go into the Scheisse … I was in 4 bunkers and got it out on the green each time . Just one hole I hit a triple due to some Brainworms but I Recovered on the next hole. I am so thankful for these videos they really help and I believed that I could do it!
Finally broke 90 today, shot 88 using this strategy. Been a long journey, this video helped me relax and have the right perspective. Thank you!!
I took my driver out of my bag and I've been playing with my hybrid 2 off the tee. It goes around 200-230 but I hit 40-50% of fairways with it. I've been rocking my bucket hat as well. I've completely embraced the way of the playa and my scores have dropped significantly and consistently. Thanks for everything, Matty Boom-Boom
Don’t worry about fairways at long as you’re not going so deep in the woods that you are losing balls or needing to chip out sideways. As long as what youa re doing is working, dassit
The best way to lower scores is the bucket hat! Though strangely few pros wear them. Why not?
@@marksimpson2321 Big Hat doesn't want anyone to know
@@GolfSidekick 'Dassit' - haha, I watch him too.....
Uh the socks can’t be forgotten!
Shot 85 a few weeks ago, so much of that day can be attributed to this mans course management. Legit golf sidekick.
I know maybe one person might see my comment so to that one person, thank you. I just broke 90 for the first time in my life last weekend. Shot an 86 and I didn’t even realize it until I added it all up at the end. No gimmies. Only had to take one drop. That’s ONE lost ball. All I’ve been doing is playing every weekend. 36 a day, 9 when I can, 18 if possible. It’s hard to improve with a full time job that has no defined hours. But I would like for golf to be more than just a hobby for me one day. And breaking 90 without even trying was just a major confidence boost.
For comparison I would normally shoot mid 90’s. I just recently got my first full new set of irons. The Callaway big Berthas are incredible.
Congratulations!
Great job man! I got my first par on a hole the other day... i was pretty excited. Lol.
Congrats at breaking 90...the beauty of golf is you can compete to improve vs yourself. I used to be happy to break 100, now it's 90 etc. Prob same swing but less yardage between my ears. His "how to break" videos show results because he keeps it simple imo.
Hi, I've been a Golf Pro most of my life and I have 45 years of competitive playing experience.
What you said flippantly, I recommend you remember.
When you ignored the score and played 1 shot at a time, you shot the round of your life.
The more you can ignore score the more rounds like that you will have.
😎✌️⛳️🏌♀️
I started playing golf seriously this summer and made it my goal to break 100 before the end of the summer. I watched this video last week and put the safe, logical strategy into my game for every hole on Friday and couldn’t hit the ball to save my life. 104. Today I played a round with my brother and not only broke 100, I broke 90!!! I shot an 89 putting these tips into practice and taking conservative swings that were more consistent for me. It really does take the discipline to stick to a smart strategy for 18 holes without going for the glory shot. I missed a lot of greens short, took a lot of ugly bump and run chips that put me on the green, and only lost one ball to a goofy shank on a 50 yard chip. This guy’s lessons are legit and made an impact on my mental game, and now made an impact on my scorecard.
I’ve broken 90 more times than I can count using the player in chief’s strategies. I still watch the vids for reinforcement and am getting closer to breaking 80. This stuff works!
I'm a single digit handicap working to consistently stay in the 70's and I've loved watching your break 100 and break 90 series to really keep my mental game in check. While you improve your ego can get the better of you as you expect more from yourself on the course chasing low scores.
Course management got me from a 12 down to a 9hcp in one summer by itself (along with some dreaded putting practice). These ideas can be applied to golfers at ALL skill levels, just adjust the yardages and risk tolerance for your game.
Booooom baby! Took my newly acquired Srixon Z-U85 5 Iron out to play for the first time and used it from the tee.... Broke 90 for the first time ever scoring 87, absolutely ecstatic, thank you so much for your videos!! You really have taught me so much, whaddaplaya! ❤️❤️
Hey playa what range finder are you using? I’m not sure you said 😅
I caught him mentioning it at around 18:25 - REDTIGER Golf Rangefinder. Found on Amazon for $110
Red Tiger Range Finder
@@bennyray_84 That flew so far over your head, you should buy one to see it.
I think it’s called Blue wood range finder
Ha, I couldn't watch all the vid as I got sick of hearing about it. I lasted 9 mins. Does he ever say what course he is at?
Could break 90 when I was younger but didn’t play as much for a few years. Shot 92 yesterday and I’ve never approached golf like i did after watching your videos! Did not try to be a hero and hit shots I knew I could. I really appreciate how you break it down. I’m confident with my mindset I’ll be in mid to low 80s soon enough!
Tried your approach today & shot 83 from the senior tees (5,100 yards). I hit driver on all the 4s&5s as I can generally hit it straight , but not far. Only knocked down 1. Had very playable 2nd shots all the way around. Averaged 180. I took an extra club on my approach shots & made about an 80% swing. Hit a lot of greens! Made 2 birdies 4 pars 11 bogeys & only 1 double. Playing the senior tees & making 3/4 swings into greens led to the most stress-free round I’ve had in years. Need to find a club I can hit 155-160 off the fairway. I flubbed 3 shots like that or I could have made a run at 80! Can’t wait to try this again! I’m 65 & a 20 GHIN. When I posted my score I learned I beat my course handicap by 2 shots! Thanks for the tips!
Shot 104 my first time playing, 102 the second, then had a terrible day at 114 but then redeemed myself the next day (today) with an 87!!!! I did get fitted for clubs this morning before playing so was hitting on a sim for an hour right before tee time... that definitely helped!!! I still used rental clubs, the fitting was so I can start shopping... but was the first time hitting on a simulatior..simulation... I have watched all these videos of yours and try to apply the concepts. I even used the exaft same golf ball for all 18 hooes, didnt lose a single one!
Other stuff i did different today
- used 3 wood or hybrid instead of driver when driver was an option
- used PW instead of SW on some chips for better roll out on greens/approach
- though more about ranging my shots (mostly because I learned a lot about my ranges in the sim)
I need a rangefinder now! I'm just wildly guessing ranges....
The Baus brings out top quality content on a consistent and frequent basis. As Garry Playa says 'Release content to get garden hose'
The Baus has a FANTASTIC attitude to golf for c. 90 players.
1. Enjoy the game.
2. Don't put pressure on yourself.
3. Add 1 stroke to each hole for 'par'.
4. Practice sensible coursw management.
5. Practice short game particularly chipping and putting.
6. Know YOUR distances.
7. Be a playa!
I watched your video probably a month ago and since Ive been playing very consistent. I actually got the red tiger range finder as well and I love it. This past month I’ve broke 90 3 times 86 87 and 81 today. My previous lowest round was 85 last summer. Ive been playing a little over 2 years and practice a few times a week by hitting irons in my net in the backyard. All these tips have helped me greatly man thank you!
'Strike is correlated to score, distance is not correlated to score'. Brilliant statement. 👏. That's why I m changing my play strategy towards the one presented here. 🙏.
It means in narrower fairways I will hit less with the driver. I trust my 7 wood much more, and distance from tii are long enough.
I have also dropped 3 wood now on my club selection. Sometimes can use it on broad fairways on par 5, if the lie is good.
My iron game is pretty solid, so in order to play under 90, that has to be very solid. Of course putting solves the ultimate score.
If too many 3 puts, then hard to get under 90.
Most chill golf RUclipsr. I like your channel because it’s just as chill as watching a competition. A little talking and then a Golfshot. Do you find explaining everything meticulously as you do in your vid’s has helped your game a lot?
I think a little bit yes
It's a good idea for people to do on their own too to bring the thing they want to do to the front of their mind
@GolfSidekick I did this a couple of times recently. A playing partner was asking me why I wasn't "going for it" and shooting at the green. I explained to him - and myself - talking through my tactic about not being confident in getting onto the green with wind into and pushing towards the guarding bunker. So I played deliberately to a position about 20 yards short, no danger of going on the bunker. Easy, no pressure shot, and it went straight (maybe because more relaxed and in control), so I then had a nice little dink up the green and I drained the resulting 5 foot putt for par. Schweet!
from 36:00 to 37:20 is golden... I need to record that and play it every time I go to a new hole.... thanks Playa!!! love your vids,
Best content on RUclips. 89 today, handicap has dropped to 20, regularly shooting between 85 and 95 now, trending down, majority of which is attributed to this channel with secondary kudos to a putter fitting, a driver fitting, and buying the Flightscope and The Stack combo.
I’m right there with you… My typical score is a 91 or 92… Sometimes 99 I’ve broken 90 a few times but it’s just some thing about that 89 number that is so elusive. I thought I did the other day but double bogies to finish put me at 91. The one piece of advice that I question and I’m curious to know what other people do is do you count your score as you go so that when you’re finishing up you know if you need a birdie or a par or if you should play it safe or be aggressive…
THANK YOU MATTY BOOM BOOM!!!
I can't stress enough the "toe down chipping". I'm 49 yrs old and currently a 4.2 handicap. At my peak around age 35 I was a +1. I've been using that chipping style since the mid 1990s. Learned it watching my favorite PGA pro. Some guy named Payne Stewart. Older people on here might remember him.
You can even use it for longer shots if, for instance, you're 70 yds out but have a tree in front of you where the only options are punch out back in the fairway or go under the branches of the tree meaning you have to keep the shot low. Use a 6 iron and hit a toe down chip treating it like a 200 ft putt. Takes some practice but I get out of a lot of jams that way.
Hello Matt. Your advice on how to play on the course works 100 %. I played yesterday and kept your rules mind. The Waddaplayer can change a golfers life. Thank you so much. 😊😊😊😊🙏🏻👊🏻
The best breaking 90 video yet!! Absolutely love it
Last 2 rounds were 91 and 90. Matty's advice is way more valuable than any other youtube golf channel. I've always been high 90s or low 100s. Managing the course and playing confidential shots is a huge difference.
any 3 puts ?
@@seth1455 I think I had one, can't remember. I'm fairly confidential with my putter. Reason I didn't break 90 either time was taking a 9 on a par 5 due to lost balls and bad recovery shots.
I have to chime in. I have a 24 handicap, I usually shoot around 102-105. I watched this video the night before playing with some friends about two weeks ago. I did everything you said in this video and I shot a 90! Can't wait to repeat it.
Love your videos and your sense of humor! Keep it up!
20:04 the "ok stinky winky" got me
On the cusp of breaking 90 since embracing the way of the playa - this video might just get me across the line - great video Baus
Smashed 90 and it's been in the rear view for a few rounds now. 88, 83, 82. Feeling supreme confidentiality with all the sticks, and keeping to the plan when the wheels fall off. Thanks Baus!
I shot a new PR of 80 today. Decided to come back to this video because it was so instructive in helping me get there!!
MATTY BOOM BOOM THANK YOU! Because of you, my course management and confidentiality was off the FUCKING RICHTER! broke my PB and shot an 82. Could have been a 78-79 without my only blow up on 17. Chasing the dragon now, coming for the 70's!
Nice playa, that's the way it goes, always thinking IF ONLY I HADNT, IF ONLY I HAD, That is the key to analyze your game and you will get into the 70s
Tell me about the blowup, what happened?
Then next time, avoid doing that.
Nip it in the bud
@@GolfSidekick played out of my shoes, still on cloud nine tbh. anyway, I really only shit the bed on 17 because I 'lost' my ball in the middle-right of the fairway, leaves covered it and the group behind us were also rushing the entire back 9, so I dropped and had to take a snowman because I was a bit flustered. still an amazing round. 2 birdies and 6 pars, unreal! i'm still shooketh
Also: I'm 34 and have been golfing 4 years this month actually, and just recently started playing from the whites / 2nd tees is that where I should be playing from? I used to shoot around 90 playing from the 3rd tees
@@GolfSidekickYou mean nip it in the butt, surely?
Your email at the end😂😂😂. Excellent course management!
I just changed my swing mechanics and got a 92 the other day thanks to better accuracy on my clubs. I also just bought a rangefinder over the weekend which I think was a huge problem in the last few rounds.
I'll be playing tomorrow and using some of the tips from this video. Confident I can dip into the 80's for the first time!
I have played ten rounds since I started watching your videos. They have been the best, and most enjoyable rounds I’ve played in the last 20 years. Somehow you managed to rearrange my head and my attitude so I’m hitting more good shots that are actually within my skill-set. Golf is fun again! Thanks!
The math being used in this video just makes sense to my brain... Thank you! And in the 1st 2 minutes of the video, I got something I can use the next time out... toe down chipping. Love this channel!
Another great video on how to think through golf. Thanks Golf Sidekick! Yours confidentially, Aidan
I used these and Matty’s other course management techniques a few days back and won a club comp. ‘Get it on the green’ saved me from hero shots, toe-down chipping & chipping with the hybrid really worked well. Cheers playa-in-chief!
I finally broke 90 today! Shot 87. I only played the 7 clubs I like. 56, PW, 8, 6, 7 Wood, Driver and Putter.
Thanks for all the education videos. Also, I too switch up my toe down chipping to heal up chipping! 😂
We need a video on chippy iron and PW shots. How to play them and when to use them.
I laid off golf for about two and one half years and just started back playing. Played my fourth round and turned an 85 into a 89. Still broke 90 thanks to your amazing approach to this silly game. Cheers from Free Florida!!!!
Hello from the UK. that was the most helpful and enjoyable golf lesson video I have ever watched. Taking this approach to the course tomorrow. (32 HCP) golfer
Brilliant cut away at 15.12. This is comedy of the highest order. Thanks Matt for making me chuckle.
Folks, if you haven't taken your scorecard at the start of a round and added 1 stroke to each hole to create your new "Par", you are missing out on stress-free golf. I won't list all the things that I have implemented from the Baus' vids, but this one changed it for me. Serial high-90 to low 100's player. No BS, I went out and shot 92 on 6/13/24, 82 on 6/18 and 79 today, 7/10.
GIOTG, don't play a shot you don't have, no hero shots. Too fun !
Had one of my worse ever rounds at the weekend but watched this vid yesterday and took a reset today to at my home track. 5 wood off the tee box, toe down chipping with a pitching wedge.. 91.. not my best but thanks for the reminder and sound advice. 🙏🏻
Love your videos!!
What app are you using to measure the distances on the course (Not the range finder) - The little insert on the screen from time to time.
Picked up that rangefinder. On sale for 83 bucks. I really appreciate your philosophy because the mental game is just as important as hitting it well. I just got done with a 102 and was frustrated why I wasn't hitting my driver straight. But as I calmed down afterwards, I started to think about how I was swinging and I realized that I was twisting too early causing the ball to clip off the right edge of the head. I will work on that swing more at the driving range. I think the biggest hurdle for me is to getting into the right rhythm after switching clubs.
I'm looking to break 80 more often and this vid will definitely help. Fantastic!
Next time you should tell us the brand of the rangefinder. In all seriousness, love your videos and shared knowledge for the community. Always spot on advice for the playas.
He did mention it at around 18:25 - REDTIGER Golf Rangefinder. Saw it on Amazon for $110
This guy is fantastic. I love his commentary. Especially the callout of dingleberrys and dropskies.
(stinky winky)
Matty Boom Boom, love your content thank you! I've been playing golf for a couple of years and consistently stuck in the high 90's and low 100's. Your videos helped me reprogram my monkey brain and play smarter! I shot an 87 for the first time this past weekend! I'm completely stoked and am ready to go even lower! Keep the videos coming!
I would love to see an updated breaking 85 or breaking 80 video. What app are you using to measure out yardages on holes?
What's with the Brave heart face Matty as the video goes on 😂
FREEEEEEEEEEDOMMMMM!!!!!!
That's what you scream when you break free from 90... FREEEEDOM!!!
Either that, or Matt's a tribal witch doctor that uses the facepaint to ward off rain. Can't be that though, cuz the more paint, the more it rained. C'mon Mattie Boy...inquiring minds want to know!
Not reserved for the elite, any dingleberry can do it!! Just stumbled across your vid this was the best golf video I’ve seen in a long time! Such great tips.
MattyBoombaddy, thank you so much! I've finally [almost] broke 90!! I shot a 90 on Father's Day at my local golf course: Highfields Golf Course in Grafton MA, it's a nice track.
I used wisdom and made it a Par 90, took the pressure off, it was amazing. Thank you for being the entertaining instructor and making it fun to learn to play better golf.
Also, your words are applicable to life, not just golf! 🙌
Youdabombdiggity, no doubt.
Matty!! I have been on a slide for the past few rounds: 95,98,99,100. Today I shot a 90 with 7 pars from the 6400 yd tees following the way of the playa. If I eliminate 3 putts, double chips, and one stupid penalty that led to a quad bogey. I am at an 84. WHAT A LIFE
I really like our Break 90 videos. Still for a crappy golfer like me, stuck between 23 and 26 since for years now it kind of remains theory when its shown by the best youtube golfer on earth. Would love to see you doing this with someone struggling like me. The way you did with B-Dog those days. Who is kind of missing by the way.
Matty mentions swinging easy. For the longest time I could hit mostly excellent shots but could not swing easy. I'd be in between clubs and try to club up and swing soft and then get a miss hit trying to play safe... but that was like 1 out of 100 swings and I never practiced it. I hurt my back and started swinging easy and it only took like a month to start working. 100% recommend everyone give it a real try. Just swing easy and play safe for a while, it was an eye opener for me and fkn fun practice. Not caring about score, just stress free playing out of the fairway, drinking brewskis
Matt, I like your style and advice in golf. I have used many of your tips. I especially like to use toe down chipping. Keep up your good works!
How to break 90 when your dad is angry and intoxicated
Love these videos. Broke 100 for the first time a couple weeks ago. Your videos inspired me to play more boring golf. I’ve been taking my easiest to hit clubs on the tighter holes and it has literally the same result as when I smash a driver 125 yards further into the rough or woods (which would be a good hit).
Excellent playa
You will surely find that when you get better, you will hit less off line left and right and can use longer clubs.
But to break 100, you really just need a ball in play!
It's an easy game, and you figured it out !
One of the biggest mental improvements for me is the “accepting” some holes you won’t score well. 210 yard par 3, my long irons have been super suspect lately. But I just take my 6 iron, which is super reliable, hit it short, chip on 2 putt or maybe even get a lucky up and down and keep it moving. Rather than hooking it oob and then I drop and then Im looking to up and down for a boogie? Most likely end up with a double. Nope. Just concede the hole and score where you can.
This is a great resource. I appreciate your upload.
The obv product placement is money.
Thank you.
Adding math and percentages, risk vs win did it for me as a obsessive beginner.
Cheers.
Hit your algo bruh,
Smashed that subscribe.
Thanks for these videos, went from 20 to 12 in 4 weeks!
Good practical advice, as hitting big drives is only half the battle, you also have to putt well, hit decent approach shots, no hero shots in my view, no I really have to smash this shot, thoughts. All calm, and equanimity of mind. I often over club close to the green that way I think I've got plenty to hit the green with just take a bit off. :pw stress, try not to worry or notice things that might annoy you.
I've been in a slump with driver for 2 years, came out of it, then went back to 1 out of 3 drives mediocre, and confidentially it's true that 3 wood is little help, though I hit it great in the fairway, maybe I have tee anxiety. Then I went to 3 Hybrid off the tee, 200 yards. Then back to the driving range and driver is coming around again. Easy drives of 230 or so, and in the middle, no thoughts of crushing driver.
Analysis: 31:46 After the 2nd shot to the 15th, how relaxed, facing the target the player is. Post swing his body is in the same relative relaxed position, as his arms swing back and forth as he watches the shot. Compare that to what you look like after a shot, notice any difference?
I love your style and unique approach and instruction. Thank you.
What map program is being used to check the distances and widths of the fairways?
In the video he mentions google earth
After watching this guy and taking his advice on how to break 100 and 90 it helped me go from shooting 105+ to shooting an 89 in just a couple of weeks!
Playa, ‘this guy’ is offensive. My name is The Greatest Golf Thinker of All time. And you sir, are now known as Legend.
Matty boom booms…I did it. I broke 90 this week and then guess what happened. I did it again today! I even caught myself muttering “like a bizoozey” after a sick par putt. Thank you for these videos- they really help!
Well done boyfriend
i like that joji is teaching me how to break 90. Very insightful in terms of the mentality towards the game of golf
By far my favorite golf RUclipsr 👍🏼👍🏼
So honest, love the humour and great advice. Cheers from Oz.
I ended up getting a red tiger through your link AND it was discounted. I love it. I live at a mountain course and badly need slope. The optics aren't cheap either. Good Viewing size. I see why you recommend it. Thanks!
BOOM BABY - I cannot believe the value for the price. I tried making my own, so I have 43 rangefinders including samples and brands, and I could not do it better than this, so I gave up
Very nice video. I still dont know if the Redtiger rangefinder is the best procut for the money though.
God what a good coach this guy is. BF knows how to remind us constantly that we are not on the PGA tour and we're trying to break 90. 5 stars.
Played yesterday and was hoping to shoot an 88, listening to this and the break 80 video on repeat going around the course I shot a 78!
I laughed hard several times at some of his one-liners. Definitely going to keep watching and absorbing the practical guidance.
Matty! Been trying to break 80 for a while now. I play a tough mountain course and got down to a 9.6 but struggle to maintain strict target golf. Always tempted to cut the corner and have a wedge into the greens.
the real game is not conservative vs aggressive
the real game is smart vs dumb
lets make smart great again
Bought the Red Tiger after your endorsement. It was delivered overnight... Hope the feedback helps you like I hope the range finder might help me, it probably wont, but I need any optimism I can get
Great video! Very useful information with a touch of humor. Can you please tell me what rangefinder you are using, asking for a friend 😜
It astounds me that this boytjie does not have more subscribers. Lekker Matty
This is really an excellent and entertaining video. Well done. The only thing that concerns me about hitting softer is deceleration.
Thanks for sharing! Finally got under 90 yesterday with an 84.
Thank you again. You are a phenomenal teacher!
Brought the red tiger and used it for the first time, great recommendation totally worth it!
Hey mate , came in after playing twice in 6 months. Regularly score 90-100 but the ego was always there. Time away and your advice in the back of my head got my ego checked and shit an 89. Playaa
I only play a 9 hole course. I've been playing for 5 years. Ita a par 33. I started shooting 65-70. 2 days ago I shot a 6 over 39. 5 years of work for that 39. I was so happy.
By far my favorite YT golf wizard!
Love your content playa. I am on a break 90 journey myself.
38:40 LOL "Hold on, lemme grab a pen, what was that email address again?"
Iron toe chip is legitimately incredible for double digit hc... I tried it out today on the course and felt my short game improve immediately. No longer sweating about those 10-15 yard chip out from any cut. Great tip.
I use it as a scratch golfer playa LOL
I love this channel. Please don’t ever stop!
I hope that to be true, but I see a lifespan of only another 2-3 years remaining in this channel
Great golf video. Nice touch with blue and white shirt, blue and white graphics lastly the best blue and white paint. All joking aside this was great information. Thanks for taking the time on coaching.
Fantastic course management! Enjoyed this. Which golf ball are you gaming? Prefer yellow?
I love the fact he kept getting more and more face paint😂😂 whilst giving absolute gold top tier tips.
Legendary video and my first for this guy. Surely his content doesn't get better than this?
Good video. Can you post a breaking 80? I think I have been doing low 80s but not breaking 80 often. So I would love to see your opinions to see if I am missing some things that would take me to the next level
I broke 100 for the first time using your strategy. Very helpful! What app are you using to measure fairway width before rounds?
The biggest change in my game the last 2 months have been way more up and downs with toe down chipping. That and a lesson with my driver. Drivers one of my favourite clubs now. But if its narrow or a big dog leg i dont let the ego get in the way and pull out a 4 or 5 iron. Breaking 90 50 percent of the time in the last 2 months. Had a drazy 84 as well where all the stars aligned
path to enlightenment unlocked
been averaging 102-105, stopped playing my driver and 3w the other day, longest club 7w, shot a 92 with 4 three putts. I'm still tempted to play the driver somethings, how I know when to use it.. 75y width! thank you!