PLAYLIST on BREAKING 90: ruclips.net/p/PLZtIcpk2tWYkB4uDAyPk8ShBQAYJ-PscM SHORT GAME BASICS: ruclips.net/video/4JJeiKxt7YQ/видео.html&ab_channel=GolfSidekick WATCH IT AND BE THE PLAYA YOU WERE MEANT TO BE - I have a HUGE catalog of videos to help you. If you cannot hit a ball 150 or 175 + reliably, you need lessons. Then continue.
Thank you for all the Great videos and advice. You have helped me and many others I'm sure. My 6/7 clubs putter 54wedge 9ir 7ir 5ir 5wood/ 3wood. Diver=8 I know. Yet Dr generally goes straight fade 5yrds or slice 25. Biggest benifit from watching your videos so far is putts/ ruler drill. Best score yet 5 in a row. Playing partners have commented on my improved putting stoke. Thanks mate Stay 😎
Don’t look at the score,gotta remember this half a dozen times I’ve been on track to have an even par round with 3 to play and destroyed it with doubles and triples
I literally shot 12 over as a 15 handicap after watching your videos for one week. I kid you not. It was the calmest round I’ve ever played. I was thrilled.
I have to admit, I was a sceptic. Been playing a long time, score stayed around 94 with the occasional 80 something. After scoring a 102 I decided to give Matt's technique a try. I left the driver and 60 in the garage and hit the course. Last 4 rounds: 89, 88, 87, 88! Totally sold on this technique! Thanks Matt!
@@abhisheksvarma I started with my 5 wood (200 yard club), but as I got more comfortable, it started rolling out to 230, so my 200'is club became my 5 iron. My friend used his 4 hybrid.
This guy is the real deal 100%. Easily the best golf channel I’ve came across so far on RUclips. Not only is he knowledgeable on golf but he has a great outlook on life in general. I’m a scratch golfer but need to improve in life off the course
I started watching his videos at a 22 handicap. (Last season at that) took game seriously over winter and now I’m at a 12 and have been playing better golf. And the thing is... he hasn’t showed anyone how to “swing” a club in his videos. Atleast from what I’ve seen. Course management, taking my time, and stress free golf is what I’ve taken from him. Course confidence as well!! Thanks playa!! Much love 💕
@@TheGaloov93 I wish I could thumbs up this 100x, his course/game management makes the game for us weekend hackers. Started implementing his break 90 tips ( I usually do but in the 87-89 range) to get and keep me in the mid to low 80s and so far it's working, last 5 rounds were all in the 84-86 range and at 60yrs old I'll take that every day from a 6000 yd course.
I've been watching Matt's videos and taking lessons for the last 5 weeks. I not only just broke 90 for the first time, I scored an 85. I was only 8 over after 15 holes so I think I'll break 80 soon. Matt is easily the best golf youtuber. Thanks Matt!
This is the most honest, sincere and instructive tuition I have ever seen on RUclips or anywhere else for that matter. An absolute masterclass. You need to stop whacking balls on the range needlessly and get out there with positive golf partners and make this happen. It should be everyone's goal to break 90. Golf becomes so much more enjoyable once you can regularly conquer this milestone.
Wadda content creator! We would be living in a relative paradise on earth if politicians did their jobs with such thoughtfulness and care. Never change Matt!
Last 4 scores : 99, 104, 99, 100. Watched this video . Made a lot of sense - I left the 3 and 5 wood out the bag and shot my personal best 90!! I had a 42 on the front 9!!
Waddaplaya honest advise: "If you cannot hit 150-yards, you're not playing golf... seek professional help." Thank you Baus Matt for all your helpful videos!
Without a doubt the best golf video I have ever watched and all golfers should watch it. I have shot in the 70's and I still got some gold nuggets from this video. WELL DONE!!!!
I come for the golf in tropical locations yet I stay for the insightful golf tips. Love the channel dude, you should have Shiels-esque subscriber numbers with this quality of content - keep it up 👍
Newer golfer here! Last year I was shooting 110. This year after watching the breaking 100 series I smashed 100 with a 94 and 92 Last rounds. I'm stoked to apply these techniques and break 90!Thank you for all you do!!!
Watched this a couple times. Have been playing a couple years and have started shooting 93-96. Today shot 88!!! Threw out the 60, and concentrated on a par 90. Put the 5 wood back in for a solid 180 + shot and also clubbed up so i never stopped short. Thanks man!!
Hey Matt! I’ve just finished all your break 100 videos and I’ve now hit my last 2 rounds of 95! So now i’m here at the next chapter - I just wanted to say, thank-you so much mate! I have listened and executed as best I can at this point and it’s working! I appreciate you brother!
Consistent 94/95 shooter here for two years- 4th round after watching this video and applying the principles I’ve just walked off with a 87- 41 stableford points. Absolutely awesome. Love the content, love the merch.
No doubt this is one of the best breaking 90 golf videos I've ever watched. Over the years I sort of picking up tips here and there but this video pulls all the pieces together and presented in a way that so easy to understand. Nice job!
A great tip I’ve learned from Matt on this channel is to THINK about the shot you’re about to play, then step into the hitting zone and stop thinking. EXECUTE. Play the shot you’ve just planned and commit. Don’t second guess. Accelerate through the ball playa.
Played my local course last week for the first time since October because of Covid lockdown here in Ireland, I got a 93 and was delighted with that score! I played the same course this morning.. 82! stress free, I ditched my big slicing driver for now and tee'd off with my hybrid. thank you sir!
When you started talking about the chipping club I thought it was going to get dirty. This is a legit, excellent, ego free lesson. Thank you for the video
Shot my first 2 rounds under 90 this season. I cannot express exactly how spot on these tips are. I’ve been trying to break 90 for years. What worked? Putting Chipping Dropping ego and eliminating penalties Keep up the great videos Matt!
If I could just add one more nugget to this excellent video, I would say to practice hitting all your clubs different distances. If you hit your driver 250, then practice hitting it 180-200. If you hit your 7 iron 150, then practice hitting it 100 yards. I'm an 80's golfer and I proved this point to a friend on the backside 9 at a recent golf outing. I hit longer clubs shorter distances, and hit to spots. The reason this works is that you don't need a big swing . I shot a 39 for 9 holes playing that way. He couldn't believe it. It really helps.
Watched your video several times prior to my round on Saturday. Took all the advise to heart, followed everything you discussed. I generally break 100 but only just. My Saturday round after following your guidance I shot a 90! It should have been an 89 but I missed a 3 ft put on 18 to close out the round. Stupid mental gap. Everything I did was great, I can say the biggest change to my game was putting, keeping my head down and not moving until it dropped or stopped. I even had my first legit eagle on a par 4. 270 yard drive, 38 yard chip and rolled it in. Big thanks!
Had a chance to do a bit of an experiment this weekend as I was playing a 9 hole course twice for the full 18. Able to compare Way Of The Playa to how I imagine most people would usually play without thinking. I'm usually a mid-high 90s hitter for 18 btw. First 9 holes i hit my 250-260yd driver every tee shot other than the par 3s, and didn't split any shots after the tee. Even with 250yds to the hole i would use my 180yd 4 hybrid, only smashing it trying to get close to the hole. Lost 3 balls, a couple of 3 putts, ended the front 9 with a 51. Standard. For the back 9 I decided to STRICTLY use Way of the Playa Breaking 90 logic. Used my 210-220yd 2 Hybrid off of every tee and then split every approach shot longer than 160yds (my 6 iron distance) into combinations of my 120yd 8iron, 105yd PW, or 85yd 56deg. Putting seemed the same, only lost 1 ball on the 11th and played with the same ball from 11 to 18. Back 9 I ended up shooting an incredible, delightful, unbelievable 41. By far the lowest score I've ever hit for 9. Also got my first birdie ever, on a 320yd par 4 (210yd 2 hybrid off the tee, 105yd PW that landed on the left fringe, holed out a maybe 4yd chip in). Ive always believed in it but never fully put Way of the Playa into practice (peer pressure from golfing buddies would have me getting out the driver and long hybrids even when I knew I shouldn't). Now, I'm a complete believer and will be implementing strict Way of the Playa for a full 18. Anyone who has watched these videos but not tried the system, I urge you to try it out just once. Leave the driver at home, and split up your approaches, and see what happens. Never did I think watching these videos that my first time trying it I could save 10 strokes over 9 holes. The system just works.
Had to come back to this video. I just broke 90 today, for the first time. Shot an 88 and I attribute it to the suggestions in this video, staying relaxed and focusing only on each shot and not my score, using a 9 iron to chip with for a bump and run instead of trying to pitch with my sand wedge, and making sure I hit the center of the putter face every shot.
Golf Sidekick, this video is fantastic . I probably cannot play for another week or so but I am definitely going to try and use this information. I wrote all your nuggets down to bring to the course with me.
Matt..your break 100, 90, 80 vids are the best golf instruction videos on RUclips...especially for mid, high handicappers who play 2/3 times a week...and who, like me, don't have the distance from the tee anymore. I broke 90 yesterday! Than you!
Shot a 90 today after really struggling to get under 95 for a while. Was very close to 89 just mistakes on two holes kept me over, mostly bc I didn’t follow the rules! But this was the most confident I played in a month or two. Thanks Elton Juan.
I came across Golf Sidekick by accident last week. I listened to it once a day every day for a week. My golf league plays a 9 hole game every Tuesday. I have averaged 47 or 48 strokes a round. Yesterday I put up a 43! I pulled both the driver and the 3 hybrid. I played every chip and pitch with the PW only. I used my 3W off the tee and hit 5 fairways. I played stress free and it was great. I am looking forward to my next 18 holes,. Even if i have to gladly pay up!!!
Hi Matt! Thanks for your videos. I started playing again this spring after laying off golf for over 30 years. I’m a senior golfer. I have never broken 90. Today I had the best round this year. I shot a clean 93. I followed your stress- free methods and it worked to a t. Some notable points: - I played my shot shape (fade) off the tee and managed to avoid water and OOB successfully. - My approach shots avoided trouble. Only one bunker on the 18th hole. GIOTG! - I managed to NOT top one ball today. Swung within my limits. Better tempo. - Only two double bogeys. A few pars offset them. - I was on the green or just off on most par three’s. - My chipping was fair. My putting was not good - I three putted at least 4 greens. That cost me my sub 90 score. If B-dog can do it, so can I. Keep the motivational videos coming. Love the channel. What a Baus!!
Let me be 100% honest. This is my first comment on a RUclips channel because you are a remarkably positive guy . The way you explain the game works perfect for me. I’m just getting back into golf after a long break (2014)) because I was not near a good as the people I played with.. You are the reason for it! Thank you very much.
So watched this the other day and played first round today in a month. Ive always been around the 89 90 mark and today shot 84. The biggest help from here i found was adding the shots to each hole. Thanks for the guide
Last saturday made my personal best! 82! And i come back to this video like a mantra. It may sound like a clishe but your influence in the aproach off the game and way to have fun in my rounds has been awesome. Thanks playa!!!!!
After breaking 100 last month, just broke 90 today, twice in a row (yes i played 36 holes today) 87 !!! I must admit, i trained "hard" on the chipping/pitching green and on the putting green the last 6 weeks. More than i ever had before. Also had a lesson with a pro. My swing is ok, but i could learn about shot shaping, punch shots (which i now use a lot) and also about fitting. Thx Matt for telling people what they don't want to hear.
Thanks Matt. I first watched this video 10 months ago and have broken 90 six times since. I shot an 88 and an 85 the last times out. I remind myself every par 4 that I have permission to be on in 3, and have no blow ups. Thank you for showing me the way of the playa!
fantastic video! your such a big help mate. Just startet playing golf this season and just broke 100 last week. Now im hunting for 90 and your guide/videos are a big help! love your way of thinking golf. Cheers from Denmark
I really hope you continue this series and do a Break 80 lecture! I've been in the low-80s cusp for a few years now (~12 handicapper) with at least a dozen rounds 80-83. However, I also love listening to these higher-handicap series to remind myself of some of these fundamentals. The biggest one for me GET IT ON THE GREEN, totally changed my mindset with my 100-30 yard shots (and even some of my short chips/bunker shots).
Subscribed. Absolutely the best no nonsense advice and approach to self improvement in your scoring. Course management within your ability and rational thought process. I played for 30 years and shot in the high 70’s to low 80’s. Then life’s circumstances had me away from golf for 15 years. Back at it now at age 71. Total relearning golfing. First rounds for me have been in high 90’s. But with reawakening a scoring strategy thanks to you I’m positive I’ll be back in the 80’s very soon. Just excellent advice on strategy and playing within your abilities. Thanks for reminding me.
This works, I started thinking this way a year ago when I first saw this. Worked hard on my short game and devoted the majority of my range sessions on short game. I can say that last year I dropped my handicap from 25 to 12, I shot the fewest 90+ rounds in my life, and even broke 80 for the first time. In fact I shot a 79, 77, and a 74 last year! That’a the first time in my life I shot more 80s rounds vs 90-100 rounds in my life! Thank you for all of the help, and now I’m working towards hopefully single figure handicap this year!
Had only broken 95 once before and shot 82 yesterday on a par 70 course, after watching a lot of your videos recently together with a handful of golf lessons - neither my playing partner or I could believe it, thank you so much!
THanks for the inspiration. For someone who has stayed in the 97-105 for over a year, struggling with what to do next with no improvement, this video has insprired me to the next level. You sir, are the man!
Back here for a refresher. Bouncing around 91 / 92. Had my first lesson to help me get over the line and help develop my 175+ reliable club. Spending more time on my putter now too. Matt, here in the UK accepting my shot shape😀
I may be jumping the gun a bit, but with the way Matt teaches, it gives you confidence in yourself!! I just played a new course Saturday for my birthday. I normally shoot in the 100s. In fact my highest score was close to 120. But I love the game and I told myself that I’m going to commit and get better. This Saturday I broke 100 with a 98!!! My lowest round ever at a new course!! And to think I could have shot a 94 because of a few bad putts and a OB ball lost in the water, really blew my mind! For those who are skeptical of his methods, I promise you, this guy is the real deal!! 💯 Thank you Matt for these videos!! I’m watching these videos now to work on my journey to breaking 90!!! 😊🙌🏾
Have to say having just broke 90 and starting to find my groove this has got to be one of the best videos I have ever watched. None of this swing here, put you're fingers here, hit it there bullshit! Mental adjustment, by far the most valuable lesson I've had from anyone. Cheers
I shot an 80 yesterday and normally a (mid 90's golfer). I put in a lot of practice with swing technique for driver, irons, and specifically chipping. Amazing how hitting the driver and fairway straight and far on 80% of the holes, approach shots either within the chipping vicinity or on the green (your tip), and the chipping with only using one club (your tip) a pitching wedge huge game changer. Thanks so much for your advice. I'm done playing golf now lol.
Hi Matt, I took the "adjusted par" concept on the course last weekend. Apart from taking pressure off each hole, thinking more strategically made me more appreciate the dangers of some the greens and fairway setups and how to adjust the strategy to compensate. Came in with 32 points, but could have easily been better. Keep up the great videos!
Hadn’t really played in years and had a back surgery. Joined our local country club and went out yesterday using your break 100 method and shot 95 with quite a few 3 putts. These videos are so extremely helpful.
This. I did this exact thing this past weekend. Shot an 82. Lowest I've been in a while. Normally I'm around 88-92. It's all about relieving the pressure and just getting it on the green. I did find that my putting isn't the best...several standard GIRs with 3 putts. :( Now I know what I need to work on when the pressure isn't there. It's not about hitting it perfect every time. It's about having fun. :)
Love this video and the teachings from it. I went through a period of consistently breaking 90, back in Scotland. After moving to Thailand I struggled to start with, but eventually broke 90 a few times. For about a year now I haven’t managed to get under 90, and sometimes struggle getting under 100. I play mainly bogey golf with a few pars here and there. But it’s the blow out 7s , 8s or 9s that let me down. I am following this process for my next rounds. And I will get back to breaking 90. Cheers Matt
Thank you so much playa! Shooting in high/mid 90's my first year golfing using the 150 PSP system. From using the clubs so frequently throughout the season I've added a lot of distance and control! Hybrid now goes about 170, and was only 150 at the start of the season! With some lessons and practice over the winter I think I've got a real shot of shooting in the 80's next season! Thanks again!!!
Just broke 90 with an 88 today for the first time and it was on a new course with 10-20mph winds! I've been golfing (infrequently) for 15 years and it feels so good to reach this milestone after such a long time! So thankful for these videos to get a refreshing mindset change. You rock @golfsidekick !!
Playa, this video has changed my game. I had been playing stress/ego golf for years (its how I was taught, 2 older brothers haha) and knew deep down this was the way to play, but for whatever reason not the self-confidence to implement it. From averaging around 95 with dreams of playing consistent bogey golf I am now down in the 85-90 range more often than not, and enjoying myself more than ever. Thank you for breaking it down and believing in us. You are the man.
This video is the truth!! Thank you playa! 2 things I took from this..."If you do something it's a glimpse into how good you can be" and "Practice 2:1 short game vs smashing balls and when you break 90 it will be way under 90"....I just shot under 90 for the 1st time...it was an 83 🤯!...Thank you, thank you, thank you
Hey Matt. Watched your video twice, took notes, went to course, no warmup, no practice in the nets, no practice with new putting tip (don’t lift head, listen for the rattle). I swear I wiped 5 strokes off my game, and had the most enjoyable round for many weeks. Only 95 today, but I know I left 5 out there with silly mistakes, putts and an over zealous punch shot with my hybrid. I feel confident now in breaking 90. I will post the payment to your PayPal account when I do. Watch this space. Oh, and thanks a lot!
I'm a mid 90's golfer working on breaking 90. I've been watching your videos for a couple weeks now and the last two times I played whenever I hit a bad shot the tuba song plays in my head, and I think "no one escapes the tuba". Love your videos!
Came here as a regular 80 golfer. Lately, I had some horrible collapses on the field. Rounds at +2/3/4 after 9 hole going down +25 by the end of the game. One reason for this: MENTAL! Hopefullly, this will help me give myself the mental strenght necessary to finish round properly again.
@@GolfSidekick That's a very interesting way of thinking that I had not considered. I'll try that in my next round tomorrow. And keep up the great work! Best golf channel on the internet!
Thank you for another great video, playa! Last round i played, I kept hearing your voice "get it on the green". (I also hear birdie music and tubas while I play)
Hey Matt, I just wanted to thank you for sharing this information it totally works. The first time I tried using 7 clubs and following what you said and it was a bit of a nightmare but I adjusted things a bit with the clubs and I have been practising my chipping and especially my putting. I have also read Dr Bob Rotella's book on putting and its helped heaps as well. Just back from playing a stableford comp on a course with a slope rating of 126 using your methodology I shot an 87 which gave me 42 stableford points and 2nd. Only 3 putted once with a total of 32 putts, so there is room for improvement. Playing it as a par 90 I had 7 birdies, 7 pars and 4 bogeys. As a par 72 course its 7 pars, 7 bogeys and 4 double bogeys.Playing it as a Par 90 is psychologically way better to see it. Thanks again Matt. Love your work.
Watched this video about a month ago before the golf season in my area, and my first 4 rounds 95, 96, 90, 86. I spent a lot of time chipping and putting before my first round and it is the difference between mid 90's and mid 80's for me. Thank you for the content!
Best golf lesson ever, so many deep and meaningful points here, cheers. I was shooting 91’s then got cocky and had 112. Back to what I know works well for me.....listen to Matt.
When I broke 90 for the first time many years ago I used a lot of the same and similar ideas you're talking about. They work. Instead of giving myself one extra shot per hole I would mark through the par on the scorecard and replace it with my average score for that hole, which I tracked over time for the courses I played regularly. This gave me extra-extra shots on my worse holes, which creates a lot of options to avoid losing strokes to penalities. Plus, I could be aggressive/confident for par or birdie on my better holes. If I played a new course then I would give myself an extra-extra shot on the four most difficult ranked holes and keep par on the four easiest.
Broke 100 for the first time last week and today...just broke 90 with an 89! This system and golf strategy is golden, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and perspective on the game. Waddalife!
Thank you Matt for this video. Being stuck around mid 90 to 110 for a long time, this video really changed my mindset. After following these techniques for the first time, I already broke 90 for the first time today with an 87! Truly appreciate. Waddaman!
Nice playa, you probably can get to 82 easily. Just the first round, so give yourself a break and don't get too high expectations. Stick to the principles, and you will smash it!
Hey player. Love your channel. Tried how to break 90 today. I shot a 90. I havent been under 100 for about 7 months. I would have shot about an 87 but took driver on 2 holes. Next round im for sure going to break 90 Thanks
Probably the best golf video I've seen - good job sir! I average about 93 and can't break 90, but play some great golf in places, too many stupid shots. Some great tips throughout, I'm confident that when I can get back on a course (lockdown) I'll be under 90 in 6 rounds. And I will gladly pay you the $40 - there you go thats my target - i'm not just going under, way under!!!
Tried this out today. I mostly flirt with 98 to 102 scores on my home course which i play 3 times a week. I have the skill for sure but i always held out for miracle shots with my worst clubs to save my round amd it usually goes the latter. Today i played a brand new course and played with 7 clubs and shot a 94 which felt amazing. 3 hybrid off the tee every hole. This way of thinking and over simplification is the way to go. I have no doubt ill be shooting under 90 at my home couse in no time. This guy knows whats up. If you can learn to let the ego go and play smart and to your strengths this will work!
Thanks for these videos. Ive been playng golf since August and broke 90 twice in the last couple of weeks, thanks to your stress free system. Left my ego in the carpark. keep up the good work. great tips and love your sense of humour. I'm an ex cricketer, and professional cricket coach... loving the challenge.
Broke 90 with an 86 today!!!!! Took a lesson a few weeks back with a professional and I’m swinging the club with accuracy and increased distance. Gonna work on staying in the 80’s and going for sub 80.
Just shot 86! I’m a regular 95-105 I’ve watched this video twice over two nights and decided to take it to the course. Hit the driver once only. I think I was unfortunate not to shoot 80 aswell! Thank you !
Holy crap it worked. I've never broken 90 before, but this guy helped me do it. New Personal Best of 88. And it was an 88 with ZERO gimmes. Amazing how just getting into the mindset of "Get on in 3, and 2 putt" will do for you. I didn't just play better, I played SMARTER. This guy is good.
PLAYLIST on BREAKING 90: ruclips.net/p/PLZtIcpk2tWYkB4uDAyPk8ShBQAYJ-PscM
SHORT GAME BASICS: ruclips.net/video/4JJeiKxt7YQ/видео.html&ab_channel=GolfSidekick
WATCH IT AND BE THE PLAYA YOU WERE MEANT TO BE - I have a HUGE catalog of videos to help you.
If you cannot hit a ball 150 or 175 + reliably, you need lessons. Then continue.
Hey Playa, just wanted to say thanks for this. I've been watching your videos for a while and they've helped me tremendously. Cheers man.
Are the hitting lengths carry or total?
Thank you for all the Great videos and advice. You have helped me and many others I'm sure. My 6/7 clubs putter 54wedge
9ir 7ir 5ir 5wood/ 3wood. Diver=8 I know.
Yet Dr generally goes straight fade 5yrds or slice 25. Biggest benifit from watching your videos so far is putts/ ruler drill.
Best score yet 5 in a row. Playing partners have commented on my improved putting stoke.
Thanks mate
Stay 😎
Don’t look at the score,gotta remember this half a dozen times I’ve been on track to have an even par round with 3 to play and destroyed it with doubles and triples
No link for the rangefinder?
This is exactly right. You are the king of RUclips golf because you deal with reality. I recommend your channel to all my friends that need you.
I literally shot 12 over as a 15 handicap after watching your videos for one week. I kid you not. It was the calmest round I’ve ever played. I was thrilled.
I have to admit, I was a sceptic. Been playing a long time, score stayed around 94 with the occasional 80 something. After scoring a 102 I decided to give Matt's technique a try. I left the driver and 60 in the garage and hit the course. Last 4 rounds: 89, 88, 87, 88! Totally sold on this technique! Thanks Matt!
What club you used instead of the driver? 3 wood?
@@abhisheksvarma I started with my 5 wood (200 yard club), but as I got more comfortable, it started rolling out to 230, so my 200'is club became my 5 iron. My friend used his 4 hybrid.
Skeptic
@@jameswirth3117 I mean, my driver and 60 are probably the 2 clubs that get me the most strokes added
@@CallMeSlavik I knew what you meant. And, those two clubs give a lot of grief, too!
"Par is a social construct" love it
"Dance with the lady you brought, don't fantasize about the other one out there !" Pure gold ! :-)
Shot my first 88 yesterday, learnt to hit my hybrid well and my putting was on form 💥
Congratulations!
Waddaplaya!
Nice to hear!
Congrats!
u owe sidekick 20 bucks
13 minutes in you can just tell he really wants us to succeed
This guy is the real deal 100%. Easily the best golf channel I’ve came across so far on RUclips. Not only is he knowledgeable on golf but he has a great outlook on life in general. I’m a scratch golfer but need to improve in life off the course
@@jonafrica5739 waddaplaya
I started watching his videos at a 22 handicap. (Last season at that) took game seriously over winter and now I’m at a 12 and have been playing better golf. And the thing is... he hasn’t showed anyone how to “swing” a club in his videos. Atleast from what I’ve seen. Course management, taking my time, and stress free golf is what I’ve taken from him. Course confidence as well!! Thanks playa!! Much love 💕
@@TheGaloov93 I wish I could thumbs up this 100x, his course/game management makes the game for us weekend hackers. Started implementing his break 90 tips ( I usually do but in the 87-89 range) to get and keep me in the mid to low 80s and so far it's working, last 5 rounds were all in the 84-86 range and at 60yrs old I'll take that every day from a 6000 yd course.
@@jonafrica5739 great guy, never met him
I've been watching Matt's videos and taking lessons for the last 5 weeks. I not only just broke 90 for the first time, I scored an 85. I was only 8 over after 15 holes so I think I'll break 80 soon. Matt is easily the best golf youtuber. Thanks Matt!
Love that you legend
This is the most honest, sincere and instructive tuition I have ever seen on RUclips or anywhere else for that matter. An absolute masterclass. You need to stop whacking balls on the range needlessly and get out there with positive golf partners and make this happen. It should be everyone's goal to break 90. Golf becomes so much more enjoyable once you can regularly conquer this milestone.
It only took me 5 years to figure out, but limiting your alcohol can greatly help in breaking 90
Dude!!!!! For real!!!
I play best around a .04 BAC I’ve found
Good advice. Do you limit it the day before or during play?
Same man. And if I smoke forget about it. Sober is when I play my best golf.
I’m still testing that theory
Wadda content creator! We would be living in a relative paradise on earth if politicians did their jobs with such thoughtfulness and care. Never change Matt!
Last 4 scores : 99, 104, 99, 100. Watched this video . Made a lot of sense - I left the 3 and 5 wood out the bag and shot my personal best 90!! I had a 42 on the front 9!!
Waddaplaya honest advise: "If you cannot hit 150-yards, you're not playing golf... seek professional help." Thank you Baus Matt for all your helpful videos!
Rewatched this video during the week. Broke 90 today with an 89 in the last big club competition of the year. Matt your garrontee is legit 😅
Finally broke 90 for the first time. I shot 89 yesterday, much love for the tips it really works
Without a doubt the best golf video I have ever watched and all golfers should watch it. I have shot in the 70's and I still got some gold nuggets from this video. WELL DONE!!!!
I come for the golf in tropical locations yet I stay for the insightful golf tips. Love the channel dude, you should have Shiels-esque subscriber numbers with this quality of content - keep it up 👍
Newer golfer here! Last year I was shooting 110. This year after watching the breaking 100 series I smashed 100 with a 94 and 92 Last rounds. I'm stoked to apply these techniques and break 90!Thank you for all you do!!!
Watched this a couple times. Have been playing a couple years and have started shooting 93-96. Today shot 88!!! Threw out the 60, and concentrated on a par 90. Put the 5 wood back in for a solid 180 + shot and also clubbed up so i never stopped short. Thanks man!!
Hey Matt! I’ve just finished all your break 100 videos and I’ve now hit my last 2 rounds of 95!
So now i’m here at the next chapter - I just wanted to say, thank-you so much mate! I have listened and executed as best I can at this point and it’s working! I appreciate you brother!
Thank you sir. 90 will be nothing to you soon. But remember it ebbs and flows up and down. Some good some bad days. It’s not linear
Awesome video playa. Lots of great advice. Broke 90 consistently with this approach and put down an 80.
Consistent 94/95 shooter here for two years- 4th round after watching this video and applying the principles I’ve just walked off with a 87- 41 stableford points. Absolutely awesome. Love the content, love the merch.
No doubt this is one of the best breaking 90 golf videos I've ever watched. Over the years I sort of picking up tips here and there but this video pulls all the pieces together and presented in a way that so easy to understand. Nice job!
This is the first golf youtuber I've watched that actually makes my game better and not worse
Thats a fact
A great tip I’ve learned from Matt on this channel is to THINK about the shot you’re about to play, then step into the hitting zone and stop thinking. EXECUTE. Play the shot you’ve just planned and commit. Don’t second guess. Accelerate through the ball playa.
Played my local course last week for the first time since October because of Covid lockdown here in Ireland, I got a 93 and was delighted with that score! I played the same course this morning.. 82! stress free, I ditched my big slicing driver for now and tee'd off with my hybrid. thank you sir!
When you started talking about the chipping club I thought it was going to get dirty. This is a legit, excellent, ego free lesson. Thank you for the video
I hope this video means we're getting how to break 80 soon!!! Please continue the series.
I love how emphatic you get. I believe you want me to break 90 even more than I do. Enjoyed the video. Very helpful.
I do.
What an amazing hour of advices, a lecture of pure quality!
Shot my first 2 rounds under 90 this season. I cannot express exactly how spot on these tips are. I’ve been trying to break 90 for years. What worked?
Putting
Chipping
Dropping ego and eliminating penalties
Keep up the great videos Matt!
If I could just add one more nugget to this excellent video, I would say to practice hitting all your clubs different distances. If you hit your driver 250, then practice hitting it 180-200. If you hit your 7 iron 150, then practice hitting it 100 yards. I'm an 80's golfer and I proved this point to a friend on the backside 9 at a recent golf outing. I hit longer clubs shorter distances, and hit to spots. The reason this works is that you don't need a big swing . I shot a 39 for 9 holes playing that way. He couldn't believe it. It really helps.
Can you do a vid/series on how to approach the range for higher handicappers?
Watched your video several times prior to my round on Saturday. Took all the advise to heart, followed everything you discussed. I generally break 100 but only just. My Saturday round after following your guidance I shot a 90! It should have been an 89 but I missed a 3 ft put on 18 to close out the round. Stupid mental gap. Everything I did was great, I can say the biggest change to my game was putting, keeping my head down and not moving until it dropped or stopped. I even had my first legit eagle on a par 4. 270 yard drive, 38 yard chip and rolled it in. Big thanks!
Had a chance to do a bit of an experiment this weekend as I was playing a 9 hole course twice for the full 18. Able to compare Way Of The Playa to how I imagine most people would usually play without thinking. I'm usually a mid-high 90s hitter for 18 btw.
First 9 holes i hit my 250-260yd driver every tee shot other than the par 3s, and didn't split any shots after the tee. Even with 250yds to the hole i would use my 180yd 4 hybrid, only smashing it trying to get close to the hole. Lost 3 balls, a couple of 3 putts, ended the front 9 with a 51. Standard.
For the back 9 I decided to STRICTLY use Way of the Playa Breaking 90 logic. Used my 210-220yd 2 Hybrid off of every tee and then split every approach shot longer than 160yds (my 6 iron distance) into combinations of my 120yd 8iron, 105yd PW, or 85yd 56deg. Putting seemed the same, only lost 1 ball on the 11th and played with the same ball from 11 to 18.
Back 9 I ended up shooting an incredible, delightful, unbelievable 41. By far the lowest score I've ever hit for 9. Also got my first birdie ever, on a 320yd par 4 (210yd 2 hybrid off the tee, 105yd PW that landed on the left fringe, holed out a maybe 4yd chip in).
Ive always believed in it but never fully put Way of the Playa into practice (peer pressure from golfing buddies would have me getting out the driver and long hybrids even when I knew I shouldn't). Now, I'm a complete believer and will be implementing strict Way of the Playa for a full 18. Anyone who has watched these videos but not tried the system, I urge you to try it out just once. Leave the driver at home, and split up your approaches, and see what happens. Never did I think watching these videos that my first time trying it I could save 10 strokes over 9 holes. The system just works.
Had to come back to this video. I just broke 90 today, for the first time. Shot an 88 and I attribute it to the suggestions in this video, staying relaxed and focusing only on each shot and not my score, using a 9 iron to chip with for a bump and run instead of trying to pitch with my sand wedge, and making sure I hit the center of the putter face every shot.
Golf Sidekick, this video is fantastic . I probably cannot play for another week or so but I am definitely going to try and use this information. I wrote all your nuggets down to bring to the course with me.
This should be the most watched golf video on RUclips. Brilliant stuff.
Matt..your break 100, 90, 80 vids are the best golf instruction videos on RUclips...especially for mid, high handicappers who play 2/3 times a week...and who, like me, don't have the distance from the tee anymore. I broke 90 yesterday! Than you!
Exactly playa folow the science
Shot a 90 today after really struggling to get under 95 for a while. Was very close to 89 just mistakes on two holes kept me over, mostly bc I didn’t follow the rules! But this was the most confident I played in a month or two. Thanks Elton Juan.
I came across Golf Sidekick by accident last week. I listened to it once a day every day for a week. My golf league plays a 9 hole game every Tuesday. I have averaged 47 or 48 strokes a round. Yesterday I put up a 43! I pulled both the driver and the 3 hybrid. I played every chip and pitch with the PW only. I used my 3W off the tee and hit 5 fairways. I played stress free and it was great. I am looking forward to my next 18 holes,. Even if i have to gladly pay up!!!
Love that boyfriend!
Hi Matt!
Thanks for your videos. I started playing again this spring after laying off golf for over 30 years. I’m a senior golfer. I have never broken 90.
Today I had the best round this year. I shot a clean 93. I followed your stress- free methods and it worked to a t.
Some notable points:
- I played my shot shape (fade) off the tee and managed to avoid water and OOB successfully.
- My approach shots avoided trouble. Only one bunker on the 18th hole. GIOTG!
- I managed to NOT top one ball today. Swung within my limits. Better tempo.
- Only two double bogeys. A few pars offset them.
- I was on the green or just off on most par three’s.
- My chipping was fair. My putting was not good - I three putted at least 4 greens. That cost me my sub 90 score.
If B-dog can do it, so can I.
Keep the motivational videos coming. Love the channel. What a Baus!!
amazing insights and honestly some of the funniest anecdotes I've ever heard. legend.
The "cant sleep for 3 weeks" one in particular got me good.
Just shot 89! First time breaking 90! Thanks for all the tips!
I back to watch the series again. Having the right mindset helps so much. Let's go golf season!
Let me be 100% honest. This is my first comment on a RUclips channel because you are a remarkably positive guy . The way you explain the game works perfect for me. I’m just getting back into golf after a long break (2014)) because I was not near a good as the people I played with.. You are the reason for it! Thank you very much.
So watched this the other day and played first round today in a month. Ive always been around the 89 90 mark and today shot 84. The biggest help from here i found was adding the shots to each hole. Thanks for the guide
Last saturday made my personal best! 82! And i come back to this video like a mantra. It may sound like a clishe but your influence in the aproach off the game and way to have fun in my rounds has been awesome. Thanks playa!!!!!
After breaking 100 last month, just broke 90 today, twice in a row (yes i played 36 holes today) 87 !!! I must admit, i trained "hard" on the chipping/pitching green and on the putting green the last 6 weeks. More than i ever had before. Also had a lesson with a pro. My swing is ok, but i could learn about shot shaping, punch shots (which i now use a lot) and also about fitting. Thx Matt for telling people what they don't want to hear.
So helpful... thank you!! I’m hoping to post my first ever golf course vlog soon, as a 22 handicap this video is what I really needed ;)
Thanks Matt. I first watched this video 10 months ago and have broken 90 six times since. I shot an 88 and an 85 the last times out. I remind myself every par 4 that I have permission to be on in 3, and have no blow ups. Thank you for showing me the way of the playa!
Class is in session playas, strap in, and take notes!
fantastic video! your such a big help mate. Just startet playing golf this season and just broke 100 last week. Now im hunting for 90 and your guide/videos are a big help! love your way of thinking golf. Cheers from Denmark
Greatest value on the internet. Of all the gizmos, clubs and lessons(that show little results)this site has got me back and excited. Thanks
Lov that playa man - keep smashing
been shooting 12, 13 over 9 holes for two weeks, and then watched this, shot 5 over today! what a man!
Legend
Used your older video today with 6 irons off tees and won my first comp. Worked a treat. Took so much pressure off.
I really hope you continue this series and do a Break 80 lecture! I've been in the low-80s cusp for a few years now (~12 handicapper) with at least a dozen rounds 80-83. However, I also love listening to these higher-handicap series to remind myself of some of these fundamentals. The biggest one for me GET IT ON THE GREEN, totally changed my mindset with my 100-30 yard shots (and even some of my short chips/bunker shots).
Subscribed. Absolutely the best no nonsense advice and approach to self improvement in your scoring. Course management within your ability and rational thought process.
I played for 30 years and shot in the high 70’s to low 80’s. Then life’s circumstances had me away from golf for 15 years. Back at it now at age 71. Total relearning golfing. First rounds for me have been in high 90’s. But with reawakening a scoring strategy thanks to you I’m positive I’ll be back in the 80’s very soon.
Just excellent advice on strategy and playing within your abilities. Thanks for reminding me.
This works, I started thinking this way a year ago when I first saw this. Worked hard on my short game and devoted the majority of my range sessions on short game. I can say that last year I dropped my handicap from 25 to 12, I shot the fewest 90+ rounds in my life, and even broke 80 for the first time. In fact I shot a 79, 77, and a 74 last year! That’a the first time in my life I shot more 80s rounds vs 90-100 rounds in my life! Thank you for all of the help, and now I’m working towards hopefully single figure handicap this year!
Had only broken 95 once before and shot 82 yesterday on a par 70 course, after watching a lot of your videos recently together with a handful of golf lessons - neither my playing partner or I could believe it, thank you so much!
THanks for the inspiration. For someone who has stayed in the 97-105 for over a year, struggling with what to do next with no improvement, this video has insprired me to the next level. You sir, are the man!
Back here for a refresher. Bouncing around 91 / 92. Had my first lesson to help me get over the line and help develop my 175+ reliable club. Spending more time on my putter now too. Matt, here in the UK accepting my shot shape😀
I may be jumping the gun a bit, but with the way Matt teaches, it gives you confidence in yourself!! I just played a new course Saturday for my birthday. I normally shoot in the 100s. In fact my highest score was close to 120. But I love the game and I told myself that I’m going to commit and get better. This Saturday I broke 100 with a 98!!! My lowest round ever at a new course!! And to think I could have shot a 94 because of a few bad putts and a OB ball lost in the water, really blew my mind! For those who are skeptical of his methods, I promise you, this guy is the real deal!! 💯 Thank you Matt for these videos!!
I’m watching these videos now to work on my journey to breaking 90!!! 😊🙌🏾
yas sir - not jumping the gun...because if you follow this whiteboard series, you will shoot in the 70s
Just wanted to thank you. Yesterday I shot 89. Had a triple Bogey and a couple of doubles, so there still room for improvements. Thanks a lot!
Hey playa, I'm a 6 handicapper, and this video is pure GOLD for any skill level. Just shared with several ~25 handicap friends. Keep it up!
Have to say having just broke 90 and starting to find my groove this has got to be one of the best videos I have ever watched. None of this swing here, put you're fingers here, hit it there bullshit! Mental adjustment, by far the most valuable lesson I've had from anyone. Cheers
I shot an 80 yesterday and normally a (mid 90's golfer). I put in a lot of practice with swing technique for driver, irons, and specifically chipping. Amazing how hitting the driver and fairway straight and far on 80% of the holes, approach shots either within the chipping vicinity or on the green (your tip), and the chipping with only using one club (your tip) a pitching wedge huge game changer. Thanks so much for your advice. I'm done playing golf now lol.
Hi Matt, I took the "adjusted par" concept on the course last weekend. Apart from taking pressure off each hole, thinking more strategically made me more appreciate the dangers of some the greens and fairway setups and how to adjust the strategy to compensate. Came in with 32 points, but could have easily been better. Keep up the great videos!
Hadn’t really played in years and had a back surgery. Joined our local country club and went out yesterday using your break 100 method and shot 95 with quite a few 3 putts. These videos are so extremely helpful.
This. I did this exact thing this past weekend. Shot an 82. Lowest I've been in a while. Normally I'm around 88-92.
It's all about relieving the pressure and just getting it on the green. I did find that my putting isn't the best...several standard GIRs with 3 putts. :( Now I know what I need to work on when the pressure isn't there. It's not about hitting it perfect every time. It's about having fun. :)
Almost broke 90 yesterday. Ditched half of my clubs and am feeling much more confident. Playing again today and feeling good!!! Thanks Matt!!!!
Love this video and the teachings from it. I went through a period of consistently breaking 90, back in Scotland. After moving to Thailand I struggled to start with, but eventually broke 90 a few times. For about a year now I haven’t managed to get under 90, and sometimes struggle getting under 100. I play mainly bogey golf with a few pars here and there. But it’s the blow out 7s , 8s or 9s that let me down.
I am following this process for my next rounds. And I will get back to breaking 90. Cheers Matt
Keep up the process. It will all come right!
Thank you so much playa! Shooting in high/mid 90's my first year golfing using the 150 PSP system. From using the clubs so frequently throughout the season I've added a lot of distance and control! Hybrid now goes about 170, and was only 150 at the start of the season! With some lessons and practice over the winter I think I've got a real shot of shooting in the 80's next season! Thanks again!!!
Just broke 90 with an 88 today for the first time and it was on a new course with 10-20mph winds! I've been golfing (infrequently) for 15 years and it feels so good to reach this milestone after such a long time! So thankful for these videos to get a refreshing mindset change. You rock @golfsidekick !!
Thank you playa. Well done and next step 79
@@GolfSidekick you know it! I definitely see the areas for further improvement already!
Playa, this video has changed my game. I had been playing stress/ego golf for years (its how I was taught, 2 older brothers haha) and knew deep down this was the way to play, but for whatever reason not the self-confidence to implement it. From averaging around 95 with dreams of playing consistent bogey golf I am now down in the 85-90 range more often than not, and enjoying myself more than ever. Thank you for breaking it down and believing in us. You are the man.
The best system on RUclips for breaking 90 - thanks Matt.
This video is the truth!! Thank you playa! 2 things I took from this..."If you do something it's a glimpse into how good you can be" and "Practice 2:1 short game vs smashing balls and when you break 90 it will be way under 90"....I just shot under 90 for the 1st time...it was an 83 🤯!...Thank you, thank you, thank you
Hey Matt. Watched your video twice, took notes, went to course, no warmup, no practice in the nets, no practice with new putting tip (don’t lift head, listen for the rattle). I swear I wiped 5 strokes off my game, and had the most enjoyable round for many weeks. Only 95 today, but I know I left 5 out there with silly mistakes, putts and an over zealous punch shot with my hybrid. I feel confident now in breaking 90. I will post the payment to your PayPal account when I do. Watch this space. Oh, and thanks a lot!
I'm a mid 90's golfer working on breaking 90. I've been watching your videos for a couple weeks now and the last two times I played whenever I hit a bad shot the tuba song plays in my head, and I think "no one escapes the tuba". Love your videos!
Came here as a regular 80 golfer. Lately, I had some horrible collapses on the field. Rounds at +2/3/4 after 9 hole going down +25 by the end of the game. One reason for this: MENTAL! Hopefullly, this will help me give myself the mental strenght necessary to finish round properly again.
If you know your score relative to par after nine holes, you can start there by not knowing
@@GolfSidekick That's a very interesting way of thinking that I had not considered. I'll try that in my next round tomorrow.
And keep up the great work! Best golf channel on the internet!
Thank you for another great video, playa! Last round i played, I kept hearing your voice "get it on the green". (I also hear birdie music and tubas while I play)
Me too 😂
I luuuv the birdie music. Tuba sounds makes me laugh. When I play golf..... I laugh a lot 🤪
Hey Matt, I just wanted to thank you for sharing this information it totally works. The first time I tried using 7 clubs and following what you said and it was a bit of a nightmare but I adjusted things a bit with the clubs and I have been practising my chipping and especially my putting. I have also read Dr Bob Rotella's book on putting and its helped heaps as well. Just back from playing a stableford comp on a course with a slope rating of 126 using your methodology I shot an 87 which gave me 42 stableford points and 2nd. Only 3 putted once with a total of 32 putts, so there is room for improvement. Playing it as a par 90 I had 7 birdies, 7 pars and 4 bogeys. As a par 72 course its 7 pars, 7 bogeys and 4 double bogeys.Playing it as a Par 90 is psychologically way better to see it. Thanks again Matt. Love your work.
Absolute legend baby
Watched this video about a month ago before the golf season in my area, and my first 4 rounds 95, 96, 90, 86. I spent a lot of time chipping and putting before my first round and it is the difference between mid 90's and mid 80's for me. Thank you for the content!
Best golf lesson ever, so many deep and meaningful points here, cheers. I was shooting 91’s then got cocky and had 112. Back to what I know works well for me.....listen to Matt.
When I broke 90 for the first time many years ago I used a lot of the same and similar ideas you're talking about. They work. Instead of giving myself one extra shot per hole I would mark through the par on the scorecard and replace it with my average score for that hole, which I tracked over time for the courses I played regularly. This gave me extra-extra shots on my worse holes, which creates a lot of options to avoid losing strokes to penalities. Plus, I could be aggressive/confident for par or birdie on my better holes. If I played a new course then I would give myself an extra-extra shot on the four most difficult ranked holes and keep par on the four easiest.
Took me 4 rounds but I finally broke 90. Thanks so much Matt. Really great stuff, much appreciated. 🙏🏼
This is the best teacher. Telling us how it is. Learning so much.
Broke 100 for the first time last week and today...just broke 90 with an 89! This system and golf strategy is golden, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and perspective on the game. Waddalife!
Thank you Matt for this video. Being stuck around mid 90 to 110 for a long time, this video really changed my mindset. After following these techniques for the first time, I already broke 90 for the first time today with an 87!
Truly appreciate. Waddaman!
Nice playa, you probably can get to 82 easily.
Just the first round, so give yourself a break and don't get too high expectations.
Stick to the principles, and you will smash it!
Hey player.
Love your channel.
Tried how to break 90 today.
I shot a 90. I havent been under 100 for about 7 months.
I would have shot about an 87 but took driver on 2 holes.
Next round im for sure going to break 90
Thanks
After 3 rounds, I’ve just broken 90. Thank you it was so useful and stress free. Kiss from France.
Probably the best golf video I've seen - good job sir! I average about 93 and can't break 90, but play some great golf in places, too many stupid shots. Some great tips throughout, I'm confident that when I can get back on a course (lockdown) I'll be under 90 in 6 rounds. And I will gladly pay you the $40 - there you go thats my target - i'm not just going under, way under!!!
Tried this out today. I mostly flirt with 98 to 102 scores on my home course which i play 3 times a week. I have the skill for sure but i always held out for miracle shots with my worst clubs to save my round amd it usually goes the latter. Today i played a brand new course and played with 7 clubs and shot a 94 which felt amazing. 3 hybrid off the tee every hole. This way of thinking and over simplification is the way to go. I have no doubt ill be shooting under 90 at my home couse in no time. This guy knows whats up. If you can learn to let the ego go and play smart and to your strengths this will work!
Thanks for these videos. Ive been playng golf since August and broke 90 twice in the last couple of weeks, thanks to your stress free system. Left my ego in the carpark. keep up the good work. great tips and love your sense of humour. I'm an ex cricketer, and professional cricket coach... loving the challenge.
Broke 90 with an 86 today!!!!! Took a lesson a few weeks back with a professional and I’m swinging the club with accuracy and increased distance. Gonna work on staying in the 80’s and going for sub 80.
Just shot 86!
I’m a regular 95-105
I’ve watched this video twice over two nights and decided to take it to the course.
Hit the driver once only.
I think I was unfortunate not to shoot 80 aswell!
Thank you !
Holy crap it worked. I've never broken 90 before, but this guy helped me do it. New Personal Best of 88. And it was an 88 with ZERO gimmes. Amazing how just getting into the mindset of "Get on in 3, and 2 putt" will do for you. I didn't just play better, I played SMARTER. This guy is good.
I broke 100 with your system a few weeks ago... now looking forward to breaking 90! Thanks for the videos!!!
“The pin is irrelevant...”. Flipping love it. Dude. You are awesome. Much love boytjie
Wadda Coach!!! Many thanks Mat for all these key fundamentals of golf! Magnifique
You just saved many people thousands of dollars in lessons. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and honesty. Time to think like a PLAYA!