Seemed very well practiced 😉 for me it's when I'm stood over the ball for too long trying to get comfortable, and I never walk away to reset, I take too long as it is! I've been practicing a no hesitation chipping game on the course, a bit hit and miss at first, since then my confidence has shot right up. Even chipped one in last week 👍🏼
Played 14 holes yesterday (walking w a pull cart)and every single one of these 5 tips applied to my game exactly! It’s as if you had been watching me play 😂. One simple thing I would add: Stay hydrated throughout your round. I’ve realized often times too late that when I’m out walking up and down hill and dale if I don’t have some sort of refreshment (water and perhaps a nibble of a little something to keep my energy up) I start getting sloppy and lose the energy and focus I need to keep going. Setup routine gets sloppy, I hurry my shots, I’m just flagged and my game suffers dramatically. Bring water and take a sip or two at every other hole... And perhaps a nibble or two of a granola bar halfway through your round. You’ll be better able to maintain focus and energy throughout your play over 3 hours.
Thanks Matt. Great lesson on course management basics...especially on understanding that bogie golf is 90 (par 72), so you can even double bogie several holes and still break 100. Lately have been playing holes for bogie with par being like birdie. Makes the rounds easier and I am finding myself shooting low to mid 90’s regularly. Next step will be to break 90 regularly - which these pointers will give a great baseline for that success.
Your teaching style is one of the best around. To the point, not overcomplicating things, and practical for whatever goal a player is trying to obtain. Thanks man!
Nice one Matt. Basic fundamentals tend to go out the window and ego can take over a lot with this game. Realistically we could reach a 450 yard par 4 in 4 wedges, and a good putt would see a bogey, but we all go for the birdie regardless of skill level.
I've been thinking about picking up the game again after a long time away, and I've seen several RUclips videos similar to this one (Rick Shiels, Golf Sidekick, etc.). This is the kind of advice I wish I'd been given a long time ago -- play within yourself, don't go for the hero shot, and be efficient. Hope your game is going well!
@@danieli.9252 always play within yourself. Better on a fairway with a 7 iron 150 yards from tee than 250 yards into the trees or out of bounds with driver if not working
It takes A LOT of trial an error to realize it isn’t necessary to pound driver on those really short par 4s around 260-300 yards when you can punch a 7 or 8 iron out there most likely straight. On the flip side, also no need to be scared to swing driver if it’s your most comfortable club to hit a ball off a tee. Putting in some range time to dial in the swing path to at least contact the ball well enough to occasionally stay between the trees on the left and right helps. Many a long day spent hitting recovery shots as the 2nd shot which could also compound the problem. Dreams of a 4 becomes a 6 becomes an 8.
Thanks for this video, Matt. I especially appreciate the “respect short putts” advice. I have made it a habit, when I have a putt that is 5 feet or shorter to tell myself out loud “respect this short putt”. It helps me to remember to take my time, go thru my putting routine, and focus on making the putt.
Particularly liked this one Matt, thank you. I average between late 90's on a good day to 103 on a bad day on a Par 71 course. I lose my shots on 2nd shots on a fairway on a par 5 and anything in side 100 yards from the green. I am 28 handicap. Your videos help a lot. Thank you
Another putting tip that has helped me improve my results significantly--aim at the back of the cup. I'm still struggling to make that a consistent practice, but I used to putt with the thought that I just needed to get it over the front lip of the cup...and I used to leave an indecent number of putts just short of the hole. If I'm aiming at hit the back lip of the hole, I've got enough momentum to get over that mysterious barrier that seems to pop up about an inch shy of the hole on so many putts. Love the rest of the advice! When I remember to do it, I get much better results. One thing I've discovered with shots past trees...I usually have much better luck punching it under the tree with what is basically a chip shot with a 4 hybrid than I have trying to hit over or around trees. A lot of that, I know, is just being confident in my shot and not second-guessing myself even as I'm in the middle of my swing, but under the trees means there's no chance of a stray branch, or me hitting off a few degrees and catching the tree I was trying to hit around. The big thing I need to work on (which I keep telling myself, and then never getting around to) is finding time to hit the driving range and develop confidence and familiarity with my wedges and fairway woods. I'm at maybe 50-60% reliability with my woods...when I hit them well, I love the results, but I mishit them a lot, and I ~think~ I know my yardages for my wedges, but I don't play any of them consistently enough to feel confident with much besides a full swing with my pitching wedge.
One thing related to this is the clubs you are using. I have access to lots of clubs, many of them are grand old designs. My 5 iron is a Ping G2, a favorite. 6 iron is either a Calloway X or Tour Edge 4 iron. For a 7 iron, my Tour Edge 5 iron works fine. 8 is either an M6 8 iron or the Tour Edge 6 iron. 9 iron is a Ping G400. Good set of wedges and woods/hybrid which I don't understand yet, and a modern day driver. Starting off with clubs that will get you there helps, not necessarily a matching set of modern day clubs, especially at today's prices.
I agree Stew, not only can you practice these tips at the range but they’re easy to remember on the course. As I listened to this I realized that I knew all of this stuff I ve been taught this stuff but I’ve just never committed to doing all of them. I’ve done some but not all and always halfhearted. Not anymore. I’m going after the century Mark!
Thank you Matt. You just addressed the 5 things that kill me at one time or another in a round of golf. I now have these imbedded in my brain when I play. Thanks again.
After a pathetic start to my round today, I finished with a 40 on the back nine. I only had 12 putts on the 9 holes, but did benefit with a chip/pitch in. My goal is to break 80 someday but generally score 90ish. Sand trap have been my problem lately, although I did almost have a sand save today.
Seriously Matt, it's like you're reading my MIND sometimes! First with the video about wrist angles, and now this? Breaking 100 is one of my goals for this year, I came SO CLOSE earlier this year, I only needed a double bogey on the 18th hole par 4 to shoot 99, and I 3 putt for quad to finish with 101. I was GUTTED. I have a chance tomorrow, fingers crossed but it's a course I haven't played yet, so I'm not expecting it. Not unless my driver slice magically goes away between now and then 😅
I generally shoot close to 90 when I play, but am hoping to ask a question here anyway. I could be a lot lower, but I tend to 3 putt a lot of holes. I practice my putting and even before a round, I seem to be able to hit even long putts on the practice green to within a foot or two. Once the round starts, I can't seem to hit my first putt close. I'm sure it's all mental, but how do I get past it? It's costing probably 6-8 strokes a round!
That's been my issue lately, too. I feel good on the practice green, then I lose the touch. Some greens feel fast, some slow. I know it's mostly a mental thing, but I can't push past it. Been costing me probably 10 strokes/round.
Wish I had looked at this video before I played this morning. The putting tip...I had 5 putts that rimmed out from 5 feet and shorter. Great video Matt.
Matt, love the tips particularly number 3, it’s a real round killer. Would love to hear your thoughts on warm ups and starting well, I tend to lose shots across the first 1-3 holes and spend the next 9 or so making up for it.
I'm surprised I didn't see any tips about taking a hybrid or a lower lofted club and just bumping and running it. That was something that really helped/ helps me when I'm having a rough time with chipping.
I’m new at golf but the one thing I can say abt the routine is it’s great for teaching muscle memory. A lot of athletes use it like basketball players for free throws, tennis players for serving and divers before they dive. Super good habit to get into for lots of reasons
Matt: I am 65 and have been playing golf since I was 12. In my teens I shot in the 80’s now 110 and up. It’s funny almost every round I will have a couple of pars and maybe a birdie and still shoot 115. Thanks for the video. I’ll give it a try.
These are great, I used to play at hcp 11, but age and less playtime have now gotten me to hcp 20 but looking at my scores I will probably keep going up, unless I start playing smarter. I tend to still think I am that young boy who played all the time and had a decent shortgame. I'm not and I have realize that and actually start adapting my game. I'm sad I'm in Sweden though, would have loved getting golf lessons from you Matt, your coachingstyle is appealing to me (and I can't get enough of that british english (are you from Manchester?)
Hi Matt,, excellent video ; simple but very effective tips ! Please tell me whether a high handicapper should use a driver /wood off the Tee or he should use a 4 or 5 iron .
I believe the 4th tip is HUGE. I started assessing my game and where I was falling short and it was 100 yards and in. I could get near the green in 2 on a par 4 and then end up taking another 4-5 shots to get it in. I went to the range and spent about 70 or the 100 balls just hitting my 60 at 3 different speeds. Using a launch monitor it was easier for me to feel the speed of the swing rather than a percentage of backswing. I learned to swing 35, 45, and 55mph on command for little pitch shots and new the distances for each. Instantly took about shots off my game. Used to shoot 100-105 and now I’m 90-95. When I get close to the green now, it’s an automatic up and 2 putt at worst.
When I first started playing I read an article in golf digest about playing the percentages. I still play that way. As an amateur I am not going to hit low percentage shots. Take the high percentage. Haven't been over 95 since. Great content Matt. Thanks
The mental side of the game seems to impact the physical. The basic fundamentals of aim and setup and head still, etc…can get lost when staring down the distance on the watch or worrying about the lie of the ball (uphill, downhill, tight, perfect fairway, thick grass, or amongst the trees). Taking less club off the tee, maybe even a mid-iron is a tough one to practice if you feel you have wide open spaces and see the playing partners are mashing driver for the sake of mashing driver, completely forgetting it’s really easy to “hit” the driver under 100 yards when there is serious operator error. I was given the half wedge tip in a recent lesson. Take whatever you use as a sand wedge (54,56,whatever) and learn the half swing pitch shot. Halfway back, halfway follow through. Rotate and get that back heel to raise up even though it’s a short shot. Add or decrease the amount of backswing/follow through for more or less carry. 3/4 backswing then means 3/4 follow through. Once you have a good idea and see better results focusing with just one club you can then work in the other wedges or short irons if you need more or less loft. I tend to worry too much about distance when inside 150 thinking it’s still full swing time. “Oh well I just have to hit this exact wedge at 115 or 100 or 85 or 70.” Also not respecting or dismissing the 3-6 footers is a recipe for a stroke gained on the scorecard. Don’t feel I have to make all of them, but some of them.
On tip #5 - my instructor wisely said "if you want to get good at those short puts - NEVER TAKE A GIMME!" It made me have the discipline of putting every putt, even the short ones, and now the short ones aren't very scary.
Combine tip 1 and tip 5 - I decided on the first round of this month to mark my ball at EVERY putt and use the alignment mark on the side to aim, and track how many putts I take (which I did anyhow, before now). It's saved me an average of .5 putts per hole (going from an average of 40 putts per round to 31). What golfer wouldn't want to gain 9 strokes per round for the cost of lining up the ball?
God I needed those tips earlier today....I had an absolute mare !!! My worst round ever !! Now that's behind me and I'm carrying those tips for next Monday's bash..cheers Matt
I would say rather than trying to get good at half pitches which are a hard shot, instead plan your route to the tee such that you have a full wedge into the green. 200 yards is 2 full sand wedges, rather than a 7 and a half-pitch, for example. That really helped me on my way to breaking 100.
Stepping up to that chip and perfectly blading it hit me right in the soul.
It was a beuat
Seemed very well practiced 😉 for me it's when I'm stood over the ball for too long trying to get comfortable, and I never walk away to reset, I take too long as it is!
I've been practicing a no hesitation chipping game on the course, a bit hit and miss at first, since then my confidence has shot right up. Even chipped one in last week 👍🏼
@@Oakeybloke just got to walk up and hit the ball
Played 14 holes yesterday (walking w a pull cart)and every single one of these 5 tips applied to my game exactly! It’s as if you had been watching me play 😂.
One simple thing I would add: Stay hydrated throughout your round. I’ve realized often times too late that when I’m out walking up and down hill and dale if I don’t have some sort of refreshment (water and perhaps a nibble of a little something to keep my energy up) I start getting sloppy and lose the energy and focus I need to keep going. Setup routine gets sloppy, I hurry my shots, I’m just flagged and my game suffers dramatically. Bring water and take a sip or two at every other hole... And perhaps a nibble or two of a granola bar halfway through your round. You’ll be better able to maintain focus and energy throughout your play over 3 hours.
Thanks Matt. Great lesson on course management basics...especially on understanding that bogie golf is 90 (par 72), so you can even double bogie several holes and still break 100. Lately have been playing holes for bogie with par being like birdie. Makes the rounds easier and I am finding myself shooting low to mid 90’s regularly. Next step will be to break 90 regularly - which these pointers will give a great baseline for that success.
This is one of the smoothest and well made golf coaching videos I’ve ever seen
Your teaching style is one of the best around. To the point, not overcomplicating things, and practical for whatever goal a player is trying to obtain. Thanks man!
Nice one Matt. Basic fundamentals tend to go out the window and ego can take over a lot with this game.
Realistically we could reach a 450 yard par 4 in 4 wedges, and a good putt would see a bogey, but we all go for the birdie regardless of skill level.
I've been thinking about picking up the game again after a long time away, and I've seen several RUclips videos similar to this one (Rick Shiels, Golf Sidekick, etc.). This is the kind of advice I wish I'd been given a long time ago -- play within yourself, don't go for the hero shot, and be efficient. Hope your game is going well!
@@danieli.9252 always play within yourself. Better on a fairway with a 7 iron 150 yards from tee than 250 yards into the trees or out of bounds with driver if not working
@@since-jx1ix Absolutely. If I do get back into it, I'm going to reduce the number of clubs I carry and simplify the entire process.
@@danieli.9252 best way. When I started playing more regularly I targeted 5 shots a hole by any means of shots.
Doesn't matter how they came.
It takes A LOT of trial an error to realize it isn’t necessary to pound driver on those really short par 4s around 260-300 yards when you can punch a 7 or 8 iron out there most likely straight.
On the flip side, also no need to be scared to swing driver if it’s your most comfortable club to hit a ball off a tee. Putting in some range time to dial in the swing path to at least contact the ball well enough to occasionally stay between the trees on the left and right helps. Many a long day spent hitting recovery shots as the 2nd shot which could also compound the problem. Dreams of a 4 becomes a 6 becomes an 8.
Thanks for this video, Matt. I especially appreciate the “respect short putts” advice. I have made it a habit, when I have a putt that is 5 feet or shorter to tell myself out loud “respect this short putt”. It helps me to remember to take my time, go thru my putting routine, and focus on making the putt.
Particularly liked this one Matt, thank you. I average between late 90's on a good day to 103 on a bad day on a Par 71 course. I lose my shots on 2nd shots on a fairway on a par 5 and anything in side 100 yards from the green. I am 28 handicap. Your videos help a lot. Thank you
Broke 100 for first time today been using various tips from RUclips including yours and my score has dramatically come down
That’s class well done 🙌
Drinks on you. Congratulations Luke.
Did you sign your card? If you didn’t….it didn’t count.😂😂😂
Another putting tip that has helped me improve my results significantly--aim at the back of the cup. I'm still struggling to make that a consistent practice, but I used to putt with the thought that I just needed to get it over the front lip of the cup...and I used to leave an indecent number of putts just short of the hole. If I'm aiming at hit the back lip of the hole, I've got enough momentum to get over that mysterious barrier that seems to pop up about an inch shy of the hole on so many putts.
Love the rest of the advice! When I remember to do it, I get much better results. One thing I've discovered with shots past trees...I usually have much better luck punching it under the tree with what is basically a chip shot with a 4 hybrid than I have trying to hit over or around trees. A lot of that, I know, is just being confident in my shot and not second-guessing myself even as I'm in the middle of my swing, but under the trees means there's no chance of a stray branch, or me hitting off a few degrees and catching the tree I was trying to hit around.
The big thing I need to work on (which I keep telling myself, and then never getting around to) is finding time to hit the driving range and develop confidence and familiarity with my wedges and fairway woods. I'm at maybe 50-60% reliability with my woods...when I hit them well, I love the results, but I mishit them a lot, and I ~think~ I know my yardages for my wedges, but I don't play any of them consistently enough to feel confident with much besides a full swing with my pitching wedge.
One thing related to this is the clubs you are using. I have access to lots of clubs, many of them are grand old designs. My 5 iron is a Ping G2, a favorite. 6 iron is either a Calloway X or Tour Edge 4 iron. For a 7 iron, my Tour Edge 5 iron works fine. 8 is either an M6 8 iron or the Tour Edge 6 iron. 9 iron is a Ping G400. Good set of wedges and woods/hybrid which I don't understand yet, and a modern day driver. Starting off with clubs that will get you there helps, not necessarily a matching set of modern day clubs, especially at today's prices.
Watched this video 4 rounds ago. Then shot a 97, 97, 93 and a 96.
This was perfect advice to follow. Thanks Matt.
Thanks Matt. For any level of handicap player it's always a great reminder of these tips. For me the most useful are the tips based decision making.
Great video thanks, I'm averaging 105 and always look back at rushed putts or wrong decisions that would of knocked 10 shots off the round.
I agree Stew, not only can you practice these tips at the range but they’re easy to remember on the course. As I listened to this I realized that I knew all of this stuff I ve been taught this stuff but I’ve just never committed to doing all of them. I’ve done some but not all and always halfhearted. Not anymore. I’m going after the century Mark!
Thank you Matt. You just addressed the 5 things that kill me at one time or another in a round of golf. I now have these imbedded in my brain when I play. Thanks again.
Great tips matt, I will pass this on to my dad as he's around the 100 Mark over 18 holes and he makes some of the mistakes you mentioned 👍🏻👍🏻
After a pathetic start to my round today, I finished with a 40 on the back nine. I only had 12 putts on the 9 holes, but did benefit with a chip/pitch in. My goal is to break 80 someday but generally score 90ish. Sand trap have been my problem lately, although I did almost have a sand save today.
Seriously Matt, it's like you're reading my MIND sometimes! First with the video about wrist angles, and now this? Breaking 100 is one of my goals for this year, I came SO CLOSE earlier this year, I only needed a double bogey on the 18th hole par 4 to shoot 99, and I 3 putt for quad to finish with 101. I was GUTTED. I have a chance tomorrow, fingers crossed but it's a course I haven't played yet, so I'm not expecting it. Not unless my driver slice magically goes away between now and then 😅
Great tip regarding the short puts
How very much right Mr. Fryer is. We amateur golfers often disregard pre-shot routines, and that works against our scores....Saludos from Uruguay
I just started golfing seriously this year shot a 105 this week. Trying to start a channel.
Hell yeah yee yee. I’m playing with a guy tomorrow morning who’s trying to break 100 first time.
@@zachrice6026 his only chance is if he can drive a ball 283 or further
First time watched you. Excellent. Good advice well put over.
I generally shoot close to 90 when I play, but am hoping to ask a question here anyway. I could be a lot lower, but I tend to 3 putt a lot of holes. I practice my putting and even before a round, I seem to be able to hit even long putts on the practice green to within a foot or two. Once the round starts, I can't seem to hit my first putt close. I'm sure it's all mental, but how do I get past it? It's costing probably 6-8 strokes a round!
That's been my issue lately, too. I feel good on the practice green, then I lose the touch. Some greens feel fast, some slow. I know it's mostly a mental thing, but I can't push past it. Been costing me probably 10 strokes/round.
Thanks Matt played again today and everything you are saying sums up my game at the moment, nee to golf but loving every min on the course
As long as you love it!!
Wish I had looked at this video before I played this morning. The putting tip...I had 5 putts that rimmed out from 5 feet and shorter.
Great video Matt.
Matt, love the tips particularly number 3, it’s a real round killer. Would love to hear your thoughts on warm ups and starting well, I tend to lose shots across the first 1-3 holes and spend the next 9 or so making up for it.
Excellent video, probably one of the most informative I've come across, definitely will be thinking differently next time on the course. Thanks
very nice Matt...i will try it...thanks
Thank you for you video, I will keep these in mind tomorrow and a day after.
You always have good advice. I am learning heaps. Have started lessons with a PGA instructor now too.
As usual good common sense approach to playing golf properly. Great video !
Excellent video. Especially the half wedge tip. Thanks, Matt!
Excellent advice and tips! This will help, thanks Matt!
My pleasure hope it helps
Matt!! Thank you, I’m putting all of these tips to work for me. I’ll be in touch.
One of the best feed i saw so far !!! THX a lot
Thanks Matt I will be trying these five tips tomorrow in my pairs comp
Going to play 2nd round of golf in 18 years and I'll let you know how I got on with these great tips 👍
Great tips again, as usual. Look forward to your videos and try to use them in my play.
great lessons here! thank you
“No drama.” How I’d love a round with no drama! This will help-thanks, Matt!
Quality video. I'll definitely try and implement these tips next time I'm out on the course. Thanks mate 👍
Great points to remember. Enjoyed this video Matt.
Really enjoyed video has a new golfer at 65 year old
I'm surprised I didn't see any tips about taking a hybrid or a lower lofted club and just bumping and running it. That was something that really helped/ helps me when I'm having a rough time with chipping.
Cheers Matt. Need to try and apply these tips to my game!
Love this Matt!! Will take this mindset into the course Friday!!
Thanks to Matt, Rick Shiels and Peter Finch. Watching you 3 gentlemen I’ve just broke 80 with 36,41=77 5 over Thanks
Great vid matt it all makes so much sense.i will give this a go over the weekend thank you👍👍
Solid tips Matt; I really need to work on the 4th one in particular. Its my Achilles Heel as it were
Cheers
Super simple tips Matt. Many thanks!
Good tips Matt Ta
Reaction to a duffed shot would also help
Like those tips on consistency :-)
I’m new at golf but the one thing I can say abt the routine is it’s great for teaching muscle memory. A lot of athletes use it like basketball players for free throws, tennis players for serving and divers before they dive. Super good habit to get into for lots of reasons
Matt: I am 65 and have been playing golf since I was 12. In my teens I shot in the 80’s now 110 and up. It’s funny almost every round I will have a couple of pars and maybe a birdie and still shoot 115. Thanks for the video. I’ll give it a try.
Matt I really enjoy your videos.
Can't wait to use these tips tomorrow
These are great, I used to play at hcp 11, but age and less playtime have now gotten me to hcp 20 but looking at my scores I will probably keep going up, unless I start playing smarter. I tend to still think I am that young boy who played all the time and had a decent shortgame. I'm not and I have realize that and actually start adapting my game.
I'm sad I'm in Sweden though, would have loved getting golf lessons from you Matt, your coachingstyle is appealing to me (and I can't get enough of that british english (are you from Manchester?)
Great video pal. I’m new to golf so these tips are perfect! I’ll try them tomorrow morning 🤙
Hi Matt,, excellent video ; simple but very effective tips ! Please tell me whether a high handicapper should use a driver /wood off the Tee or he should use a 4 or 5 iron .
Very interesting video.
Nice one Matt. Great tips for sure. Love your videos.
A joy to watch
Thanks. Great, practical tips.
I believe the 4th tip is HUGE.
I started assessing my game and where I was falling short and it was 100 yards and in. I could get near the green in 2 on a par 4 and then end up taking another 4-5 shots to get it in.
I went to the range and spent about 70 or the 100 balls just hitting my 60 at 3 different speeds. Using a launch monitor it was easier for me to feel the speed of the swing rather than a percentage of backswing.
I learned to swing 35, 45, and 55mph on command for little pitch shots and new the distances for each.
Instantly took about shots off my game. Used to shoot 100-105 and now I’m 90-95.
When I get close to the green now, it’s an automatic up and 2 putt at worst.
When I first started playing I read an article in golf digest about playing the percentages. I still play that way. As an amateur I am not going to hit low percentage shots. Take the high percentage. Haven't been over 95 since. Great content Matt. Thanks
OMP's Traffic Light System at it's best...
Thank you Matt! I'm trying to break 100 for the first time. I just started taking some lessons.
these are great!
Great video, as someone trying to break 100 these are tips that I can actually remember and put into practice, keep up the great work!
But Matt, I have a window over that pine tree 🤣 Gets me every time 🏌️♂️
All about course management.
Must remember to use these tips.break 100 is my mission 🙏
Good tips 👍🏻
Thank you for this video. These are 5 things I can remember easily as I’m playing.
I hope they help!
The easiest way to break 100 every time: play only 9 holes 😜
You make a grand assumption on the quality or lack thereof of my game! :)
he shouldve end the tips with this one, it would be hilarious
Indeed
Speak for yourself, Tiger.
I’d still struggle
lovin that Mizuno jacket Matt... 👌🏼
The mental side of the game seems to impact the physical. The basic fundamentals of aim and setup and head still, etc…can get lost when staring down the distance on the watch or worrying about the lie of the ball (uphill, downhill, tight, perfect fairway, thick grass, or amongst the trees).
Taking less club off the tee, maybe even a mid-iron is a tough one to practice if you feel you have wide open spaces and see the playing partners are mashing driver for the sake of mashing driver, completely forgetting it’s really easy to “hit” the driver under 100 yards when there is serious operator error.
I was given the half wedge tip in a recent lesson. Take whatever you use as a sand wedge (54,56,whatever) and learn the half swing pitch shot. Halfway back, halfway follow through. Rotate and get that back heel to raise up even though it’s a short shot. Add or decrease the amount of backswing/follow through for more or less carry. 3/4 backswing then means 3/4 follow through. Once you have a good idea and see better results focusing with just one club you can then work in the other wedges or short irons if you need more or less loft.
I tend to worry too much about distance when inside 150 thinking it’s still full swing time. “Oh well I just have to hit this exact wedge at 115 or 100 or 85 or 70.”
Also not respecting or dismissing the 3-6 footers is a recipe for a stroke gained on the scorecard. Don’t feel I have to make all of them, but some of them.
He knows what he's talking about he is after all the finch destroyer
Big facts
On tip #5 - my instructor wisely said "if you want to get good at those short puts - NEVER TAKE A GIMME!" It made me have the discipline of putting every putt, even the short ones, and now the short ones aren't very scary.
Thank you, most enjoyable
great video Matt.
Great tips Matt
Great tips cheers!
Love Fryer. He's a beast.
I like your tips, I’m going to use these to break 90..wish me luck. Thank you
Excellent stuff.
Combine tip 1 and tip 5 - I decided on the first round of this month to mark my ball at EVERY putt and use the alignment mark on the side to aim, and track how many putts I take (which I did anyhow, before now). It's saved me an average of .5 putts per hole (going from an average of 40 putts per round to 31). What golfer wouldn't want to gain 9 strokes per round for the cost of lining up the ball?
Great stuff Matt!
Fantastic, great tips👍
Great advice, not just to break 100, but for anyone at any level.
Yep glad you enjoyed it
Great vid and advice.👍
Great tips mate
God I needed those tips earlier today....I had an absolute mare !!! My worst round ever !! Now that's behind me and I'm carrying those tips for next Monday's bash..cheers Matt
Great tips Matt. My goal is to break 100 this year playing at 38Hcp.
This helped me break 100…just. 99. Now to do it consistently
Great advise!
I would say rather than trying to get good at half pitches which are a hard shot, instead plan your route to the tee such that you have a full wedge into the green. 200 yards is 2 full sand wedges, rather than a 7 and a half-pitch, for example. That really helped me on my way to breaking 100.
Great and helpful video. Thank you.
My pleasure
That square up to the tee box would be perfect for my shot shape