I'm 62 play from 6000yds and an honest 15 handicap; I played last week with my ego fully in check and not going at any flags that weren't center and wide open. I managed to shoot an amazing 78, first time in 20 years I broke 80. The bad part of that is GHIN considered it an 'exceptional round' and took -1 from my last 20 rounds and bumped my handicap from a 15 to a 12 overnight, I blame you and Golf Sidekick. 😂
You mean to tell me your swing doesn't call for unsolicited advice from strangers on the internet I would have never thought?! 😂Another great one Adam and in a really nice location too. Good reminder to take a step back and remember to enjoy it (good and bad). Also congrats on 50k!
My handicap is trending downwards (from 23 to 16 over last year+). It's nice to see that a single digit handicapper such as yourself messes up as well. It helps me remember that not all our shots should/will be good.
Seriously appreciate this channel. I tried employing the same approach yesterday for the first time. Sidelined the ego/aspirational side of myself. Shot 8 strokes better, not as a result of practice and a better swing, but how I managed the course. Appreciate the paradigm shift!
I played the Emerald course a couple years, and it was a fantastic experience. We also stayed at a condo unit that you see along the course throughout the video (although ours was not on the course). Definitely recommend staying there - we had about 14 people total staying in the unit, and everyone enjoyed it.
Huge fan of the channel. Can't believe you dropped a Pineapple Express reference on the fourth tee! Just when I thought I couldn't dig your vids any more. And I do indeed know the smell you were referring to. I'm sure it was fragrant, haha.
Maui eh? Damn. Living the dream. Congrats on winning the game of life. Here in Texas it's my off season. I'm not golfing in 100F+ weather with high humidity :( It sucks the life out of me
Just the video I needed. I just started following your channel, had a lousy mental game over the weekend, and here you are, talking about exactly what I needed! Great content, keep it up!
Adam: always enjoy your mantra of avoiding the big numbers. Bogey or worse avoidance is more important to dropping you scores/handicap than making birdies. Not that birdies aren't fun, jus not as important as bogey avoidance. If I keep it in front of me and my short game is on, I can break 80. Short game is still king. If you can chip, pitch and putt you will score OK. Look at our recent British Open Champion, Brian Harman his short game, especially his putting was ridiculous. He lapped the field of elite golfers in a major championship and won by a convincing margin. a sharp short game and a hot putter erases a lot of shot making that isn't great. Wishing you all the best on and off the course. Paul K.
Golf cart GPS are nothing but mini billboards. They usually don’t tell you much of anything useful, and (at least places I usually play) they switch from one advertisement to the next, which you have to exit out of constantly to get to the info.
The thing I love about golf is how hard it is. I've been dealing with a snap hook on my driver (that has never happened before, my miss is usually a fade) and all I had to do was move my hands 2 mm stronger.
Another good video Adam. Enjoy Maui. The Blue is the only course at Wailea I haven’t played. My favorite is the Gold. The Gold and The Plantation are my two favorites on Maui.
Great content! Love the swing. I actually noticed that my right hand grip strength was way more dominant in terms of clubface angle. I fighted hooks with my shorter irons and felt like I tried everything to fix it. Then I tried locking my RH grip strength to "neutral" and trying every LH grip strength with it, and almost no difference. Then tried locking LH and changing RH strength for a few swings. Making RH weaker (almost same position as you) fixed it right away.
Let’s gooo. I love when you upload! Adam, I have a question, when you travel to play a course do you play noticeably worse? Because I’m on vacation right now and I’ve been noticing that
Okay I reeeally hope you’re playing Kapalua plantation course while you’re out there. Would love to see how you tackle it cuz that course eats me alive
Yes, I started filming in 4K a little while back. I don't always release videos chronologically so some uploads are still in 1080p. 4K + good weather in a good setting certainly makes for a sleeker looking vid!
So, I want you to feel like your squeezing a taco in your arm pits, and you want like pressure, but you don’t want to hear a crunch, and plant your feet but be athletic, and don’t forget to swing like a duck flapping it’s wings when it lands in the water. Are you writing all this down?!
Great content, thanks. Do you count putts just off the green in your stats at the end - like on the 18th - you mention 3 putts but really it is 2 out of the total 30?
5:16 what specifically is the difference in the grip change? I dont see a difference between the 2 spots you called a grip change. It really looks like you just lift your hand and set it back down again in the same spot... what am I missing? I watched it 15 times. 😂
I don't even want to know how much more they have to pay for the GPS in the cart, but whatever it is 18 birdies on my phone is way better and it's free.
Keep in mind those stats are kinda misleading, though. I know people always say “don’t feel bad. Tour pros are X from Y”, but that doesn’t paint the entire picture. They’re usually playing on MUCH harder and faster greens than the typical hack, where it’s much harder to hold the ball on their landing spot. Scott Stallings plays my home courses several times a year, and is always in the low 60’s from the tips.
@@mikesmith3235 yeah, it’s crazy just how good they really are. Like Phil used to set a towel out at different yardages, and land ball after ball on it, with different types of shots. It’s like I know a bunch of scratch golfers, and they hit well and it at first amazes you…..until you go see tour pros hit in person and realize it’s a whole different level of crispy ball striking.
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I'm 62 play from 6000yds and an honest 15 handicap; I played last week with my ego fully in check and not going at any flags that weren't center and wide open. I managed to shoot an amazing 78, first time in 20 years I broke 80. The bad part of that is GHIN considered it an 'exceptional round' and took -1 from my last 20 rounds and bumped my handicap from a 15 to a 12 overnight, I blame you and Golf Sidekick. 😂
You mean to tell me your swing doesn't call for unsolicited advice from strangers on the internet I would have never thought?! 😂Another great one Adam and in a really nice location too. Good reminder to take a step back and remember to enjoy it (good and bad). Also congrats on 50k!
Adam how are you so consistent with 2-putting!?! You're a great golfer but I think that 2 putting is your best quality.
Your 5W on hole 11 for 213 yards was beautiful. Set up your ideal number for a wedge and helped you convert the par.
I watched that hole four times.
My handicap is trending downwards (from 23 to 16 over last year+). It's nice to see that a single digit handicapper such as yourself messes up as well. It helps me remember that not all our shots should/will be good.
Seriously appreciate this channel. I tried employing the same approach yesterday for the first time. Sidelined the ego/aspirational side of myself. Shot 8 strokes better, not as a result of practice and a better swing, but how I managed the course. Appreciate the paradigm shift!
I played the Emerald course a couple years, and it was a fantastic experience. We also stayed at a condo unit that you see along the course throughout the video (although ours was not on the course). Definitely recommend staying there - we had about 14 people total staying in the unit, and everyone enjoyed it.
2:26 what a view!
another great video from another beautiful course. we get spoiled with all the great courses you bring us to.
Loving those drives on this video. Big improvement. Keep it going and you will hit mid 70's again regularly
Huge fan of the channel. Can't believe you dropped a Pineapple Express reference on the fourth tee! Just when I thought I couldn't dig your vids any more. And I do indeed know the smell you were referring to. I'm sure it was fragrant, haha.
Really trying to adopt your mindset for my game. I have a long way to go and the mental challenge is definitely where I am weakest.
Maui eh? Damn. Living the dream. Congrats on winning the game of life. Here in Texas it's my off season. I'm not golfing in 100F+ weather with high humidity :( It sucks the life out of me
Great video Adam! You sound like a student of Dr. Bob Rotella... love it!
Just the video I needed. I just started following your channel, had a lousy mental game over the weekend, and here you are, talking about exactly what I needed! Great content, keep it up!
Adam: always enjoy your mantra of avoiding the big numbers. Bogey or worse avoidance is more important to dropping you scores/handicap than making birdies. Not that birdies aren't fun, jus not as important as bogey avoidance. If I keep it in front of me and my short game is on, I can break 80. Short game is still king. If you can chip, pitch and putt you will score OK. Look at our recent British Open Champion, Brian Harman his short game, especially his putting was ridiculous. He lapped the field of elite golfers in a major championship and won by a convincing margin. a sharp short game and a hot putter erases a lot of shot making that isn't great. Wishing you all the best on and off the course.
Paul K.
Great reference in the title. As always, love the videos and the positive atitude. Keep em coming, you're my favorite golf channel.
Your drive has improved a lot! Good work
So funny you mention pineapple express, and I'm smoking it as I watch this video...😂
Multiple 260+ yard drives. Way to turn a weakness into a strength! It's great to see!
Thanks so much!
Love the mentality and the content!
Golf cart GPS are nothing but mini billboards. They usually don’t tell you much of anything useful, and (at least places I usually play) they switch from one advertisement to the next, which you have to exit out of constantly to get to the info.
Always thought of you as the Dr. Strangelove of golf youtube
The thing I love about golf is how hard it is. I've been dealing with a snap hook on my driver (that has never happened before, my miss is usually a fade) and all I had to do was move my hands 2 mm stronger.
Indeed, crazy game!
Another good video Adam. Enjoy Maui. The Blue is the only course at Wailea I haven’t played. My favorite is the Gold. The Gold and The Plantation are my two favorites on Maui.
Love watching your videos Adam. They really make me think about my mental game and how that is the key to lower scores. Keep em coming.
Dr Stranglove reference?
Solid early teens esque handicap round. Glimpses of greatness spoiled by doubles. Your voice sounded like you were at a rave the night prior haha
Great content! Love the swing. I actually noticed that my right hand grip strength was way more dominant in terms of clubface angle. I fighted hooks with my shorter irons and felt like I tried everything to fix it. Then I tried locking my RH grip strength to "neutral" and trying every LH grip strength with it, and almost no difference. Then tried locking LH and changing RH strength for a few swings. Making RH weaker (almost same position as you) fixed it right away.
Wailea GC Blue course! I was just there a couple weeks ago. Love your content Adam! Happy to host you at TPC Stonebrae if you’re ever in the area!
Nice Dr Strangelove reference. Really enjoy your channel and the message you are spreading.
This video helps me a lot. THANK YOU 🙏🙏
Great to hear!
Let’s gooo. I love when you upload! Adam, I have a question, when you travel to play a course do you play noticeably worse? Because I’m on vacation right now and I’ve been noticing that
Okay I reeeally hope you’re playing Kapalua plantation course while you’re out there. Would love to see how you tackle it cuz that course eats me alive
Love this course play it every week
James Franco had the wild line about how Pineapple Express smelled, not Rogen.
Got married just down the road from the course, Adam. Hope to see you back in AZ this fall/winter. Round on me at the club I belong to.
Loving your content...
Your swing speed must be up by 20mph.. !! Impressive!
Is this a new camera or new settings or something? The video quality is excellent. The course looks immaculate.
Yes, I started filming in 4K a little while back. I don't always release videos chronologically so some uploads are still in 1080p. 4K + good weather in a good setting certainly makes for a sleeker looking vid!
So, I want you to feel like your squeezing a taco in your arm pits, and you want like pressure, but you don’t want to hear a crunch, and plant your feet but be athletic, and don’t forget to swing like a duck flapping it’s wings when it lands in the water.
Are you writing all this down?!
Dr. Strangelove. Dr. Strange is the Marvel guy.
Great content, thanks. Do you count putts just off the green in your stats at the end - like on the 18th - you mention 3 putts but really it is 2 out of the total 30?
Your driver stroke better. What’s the practice?
Are you going to play Maui Nui? That was a fun course too up the road from there.
I would kill for 30 putts in a round... time to practice I guess
I’m having trouble picking up the grip change from the video. Can you describe it? Please and thanks
Adam, what was that subtle grip change ? A little stronger ?
I looked it up, looks like legally a hole can be put anywhere on the green, there's just recommendations on where to put it.
5:16 what specifically is the difference in the grip change? I dont see a difference between the 2 spots you called a grip change. It really looks like you just lift your hand and set it back down again in the same spot... what am I missing? I watched it 15 times. 😂
It was a very minor change. Just weakened my trail hand grip every so slightly.
Wait, yall have GPS in your carts?
So how did you stop worrying?
I don't even want to know how much more they have to pay for the GPS in the cart, but whatever it is 18 birdies on my phone is way better and it's free.
Tour pro average from 100yds is about 20 feet I think 😉
Keep in mind those stats are kinda misleading, though. I know people always say “don’t feel bad. Tour pros are X from Y”, but that doesn’t paint the entire picture. They’re usually playing on MUCH harder and faster greens than the typical hack, where it’s much harder to hold the ball on their landing spot. Scott Stallings plays my home courses several times a year, and is always in the low 60’s from the tips.
@@thetowndrunk988 Fair point
@@mikesmith3235 yeah, it’s crazy just how good they really are. Like Phil used to set a towel out at different yardages, and land ball after ball on it, with different types of shots. It’s like I know a bunch of scratch golfers, and they hit well and it at first amazes you…..until you go see tour pros hit in person and realize it’s a whole different level of crispy ball striking.
@@thetowndrunk988 And that also takes into account all the 'bad pros' whose short game isn't the best.
this poor area i think has been ravaged by fires
The course looked great and I think it helps when you are not having the best round to just look at the scenery aroud there Adam!!🏌♂⛳🌴😀
Promo code doesn’t work. I used not a scratch-NOT A SCRATCH and “NOT A SCRATCH” neither of them or NOTASCRATCH, none of them worked. Sorry guess no go for me
Hey Chris, you tried entering this on the promo code field when signing up? We can see it working for other sign ups, so we are confused why its not working for you :( Are you on iOS or Android?
@@swingtweaks iOS
Ads on cart GPS are really low rent. 🫤