The way you think about the game has really helped my game out recently. I’ve been trying to copy your attitude on the course and it’s payed off. Thanks
That's cool to hear, thanks man. I probably sound more level-headed when narrating the rounds than while playing them...there are emotional highs and lows of my rounds lol.
@@NotAScratchGolfer yeah I bet it can be a little different when your out on the course. You’ve said a few times in your videos that you really only need one good shot on a par 5. I’ve been trying to think about that when I’m out there especially after a bad tee shot and it’s got me in a better attitude.
@@NotAScratchGolfer up and downs are part of the game, both physically and mentally. Unless you play without expectations or even care in general you will get frustrated at some point lol
@@NotAScratchGolfer Post commenting usually results in better quality albeit less drama vs on course live recording which can be both exciting and frustrating
@@donsmnc5319 Agreed! I record video/audio with my phone and its microphone isn't very good. I'm considering picking up a microphone so I can do a bit more on-course commentary, too.
That was so good! Keep the narration coming!!!! I love your videos because we are pretty well of the same skill set. Although I break 80 a reasonably regular basis, I still consider 85 a good score for me. I've played SV and it's a beauty! I spent a summer working at Nicklaus North, 15 years ago. Absolutely beautiful. Cheers from PEI. Things are just getting going here!
Thanks, man! Small world. I've played Nicklaus North and will try to get out there and record a round this Summer. Have you played WGC and Chateau as well? Always curious to hear how people compare the three. I know Nicklaus North is usually the rated as the best of the three!
Chateau is amazing. Lush, green, great scenery and stunning views off the par 3s. Back 9 is very scorable as well so don't quit if the front roughs you up!!
As a totally amateur videographer I wish I was able to capture how stunning this place - and others in BC - are in person. Video doesn't do it justice!
Not that I’m some golf god, but I have noticed sometimes during more stressful shots your backswing is much quicker than your normal shots! Keep up the good work
Hi Adam, great channel, love the videos. Just wondering where do you get the shot tracer and the scores displayed in the top right? My knowledge is very lacking when it comes to technology 😅 any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, Derek from Ireland
Thanks, Derek! The shot tracing is done with an app called shot tracer - I should caution that it's very tedious to use. I create the scores as individual images that I import into the video (that I edit in iMovie). It's also a tedious process, but I'm not a professional video editor and it's the best workflow I've found so far. I hope that's helpful. Envious of the golf you enjoy in Ireland. Go low out there!
Absolutely love your videos, appreciate the effort you put into making them! Can you please share your practice strategy for your putting? It is the most impressive part of your game, in my opinion.
Thanks, Baker! I'm hoping to share a putting video in the next couple of weeks. Spoiler alert: for me it's less about technical drills than it is about my routine/psychological approach.
Thanks! Yes, I noticed that i was changing my spine angle during my chips and really grinded on this for my next few rounds with good results. Some of those rounds will be shared on the channel soon!
Thanks, I'm working on this. I've isolated it to the audio channel recorded simultaneously with the video (as opposed to the narration audio). Still figuring out how to address it.
Right?! When I set the camera down I said, "ooooh this is a pretty shot, if I drain this chip, it would be a great clip to have." Like I said in the video, it's funny that when you focus on holing a chip rather than just getting it close, you're more likely to make it. On second hand, it's not that funny, it makes sense :p
At first I didn’t like your channel to be honest. But there’s no BS! Pure golf, great content quality, good course selection, good narrative! Great work, I subbed! I also suffer from the exact same “smother hook” issue with driver! What do you think could be the cause(s) for this?
Thanks, Clayton! I will preface this by saying I'm just a bad amateur and your local pro knows better. For me, though, I notice that I sometimes hit my draw by getting handsy, and when the smother hook comes out it's because my arms/hands get ahead of my body rotation.
Keep it up Adam.... Loving the content. A few more putts made and that's a 80. Not bad all things considered. We gotta get out for a round together with Chad sometime soon bro!
@@NotAScratchGolfer I’m on the island of Oahu, and currently am on a mission to golf every course on the island and share that adventure with the RUclips community. Once I conquer this island I will do the same on the other Hawaiian islands. 🤙🏾😎
🔴First angry swing of the day haha XD i know ive had some of those in my days haha :D Love the videos :) its becaus of your vlogs ive tryed to make some of my own :D
@@NotAScratchGolfer I’m gunna be visiting quite a few places from July 3-17. I’m starting off on Vancouver island for a few days, then going to Squamish, Whistler, Kamloops, and then finally Van. Do you live close to Squamish?
Thanks! I've only been to Vegas a couple of times but would love to get back now that I'm a golfer. If I get there and I can remember to, I'll drop you a line!!
Narrow fairways and deep groves of trees lining the fairways. Welcome to my world! If you don't keep the ball in play, it is hard to get back to the fairway. Hello double bogey. I would be happy to score 85 right now.
It depends. I find not all yardages are created equal. There are a few courses in BC that I won't play at more than 6,200 yards (Northlands comes to mind) and a few where 6,800 is a good number. Generally speaking, I try to keep it within 300 yards on either side of 6,500.
Let's start here: it's *not* my iron game! On most days it's my play around the greens (both chipping and putting). But as a not-scratch golfer, I have my less-than-stellar days with those things, too. In previous seasons I was also very steady off the tee, if not long. I've really been fighting it with my driver in 2021 so far, but the season is young!
I'm gunna make one observation and one recommendation.. Your swing looks like it's straight out of a video game... spend about 45 minutes with a club pro he'll be able to set ya on a good path.. one last thing quality camera work looks great
Thanks, Kenny. Indeed, the backdrop at Furry Creek is probably the most beautiful I've ever seen. I've never been a fan of the layout there, but there are some stunning holes, especially the signature Par 3! Maybe I'll get out there this Summer - the views alone are worth it!
Your slightly shorter backswings seem to produce a straighter shot, not sure if your aware of that, and on your chipping, you were scooping at it instead of hitting down on the ball, we all have tough days on the course, keep grinding
Thanks so much. I've noticed this about my backswing (apart from driver, where my elongated swing is often my best) and am trying to incorporate it. Thanks again!
I notice you take driver off the tee on a lot of these short par 4’s (350 yards and down). This course seemed a tad tight to bring the trees into play on both sides. Why not tee off with a 3 or 4 wood off the tee on these holes? Some holes you could probably even get away with an iron. Curious to what your course mgmt philosophy is here Thanks
Thanks, Matthew! You're definitely on point here. Sometimes I struggle with this because - generally speaking (although not lately) - driver is my straightest long club. On this day, the few times I pulled 4 wood off the tee, I hit it quite well. In hindsight, it would have been a better club on a few other holes, as well.
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"First angry swing of the day" we've all been there! Great video
haha thanks.
The way you think about the game has really helped my game out recently. I’ve been trying to copy your attitude on the course and it’s payed off. Thanks
That's cool to hear, thanks man. I probably sound more level-headed when narrating the rounds than while playing them...there are emotional highs and lows of my rounds lol.
@@NotAScratchGolfer yeah I bet it can be a little different when your out on the course. You’ve said a few times in your videos that you really only need one good shot on a par 5. I’ve been trying to think about that when I’m out there especially after a bad tee shot and it’s got me in a better attitude.
@@NotAScratchGolfer up and downs are part of the game, both physically and mentally. Unless you play without expectations or even care in general you will get frustrated at some point lol
@@NotAScratchGolfer Post commenting usually results in better quality albeit less drama vs on course live recording which can be both exciting and frustrating
@@donsmnc5319 Agreed! I record video/audio with my phone and its microphone isn't very good. I'm considering picking up a microphone so I can do a bit more on-course commentary, too.
Got to love the moutainous backdrop!! Course looks nice too!! I really like how you show your whole round in 7 or 8 minutes!!
Thanks!
Now that is a backdrop to a game of golf⛳️
Definitely!
So nice. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Really enjoy your videos... thanks for sharing ⛳️🏌️♂️
Thanks, Francis!
I am a member at squamish vally. amazing course. great video. 👍
Awesome! Say hi to Jason!
@@NotAScratchGolfer for sure
Great video, really enjoying them
Awesome, thank you!
That was so good! Keep the narration coming!!!! I love your videos because we are pretty well of the same skill set. Although I break 80 a reasonably regular basis, I still consider 85 a good score for me. I've played SV and it's a beauty! I spent a summer working at Nicklaus North, 15 years ago. Absolutely beautiful. Cheers from PEI. Things are just getting going here!
Thanks, man! Small world. I've played Nicklaus North and will try to get out there and record a round this Summer. Have you played WGC and Chateau as well? Always curious to hear how people compare the three. I know Nicklaus North is usually the rated as the best of the three!
@@NotAScratchGolfer I played Chateau bit I can't remember much. Staff party 🍻 lol. It was in 2006 too, while ago!
Chateau is amazing. Lush, green, great scenery and stunning views off the par 3s. Back 9 is very scorable as well so don't quit if the front roughs you up!!
Be really interested to see a what’s in the bag
One coming!
The view on the 16th🔥🔥🔥
As a totally amateur videographer I wish I was able to capture how stunning this place - and others in BC - are in person. Video doesn't do it justice!
Amazing Golf Course but tough as well. Great vid and waiting for the next one.
Thanks 👍
Good luck on the next round! 👍🏻 Great video!
Thanks, Abeer!
The good, bad, ugly we see it all on the course some rounds are better then others. Keep it up Adam these videos have been terrific.
Thanks again Nelson!
If I could putt like you I’d be a single digit handicapper. Quality stuff! Love your videos!
I got to play Squamish Valley two summers ago, it is a lovely course. It was great to see it again, thanks!
No prob. Glad you enjoyed it.
with ontario golf closed, this is all i got :( keep posting!
Hoping they reopen your courses soon!
Not that I’m some golf god, but I have noticed sometimes during more stressful shots your backswing is much quicker than your normal shots! Keep up the good work
I looked through some of my footage and you're spot on - good observation. Hopefully I can incorporate this, thanks Rankin!
This course is immaculate
Yeah it's a gem.
I have always wanted to start filming my golf journey these video formats are perfect you’ve inspired me to start filming !
Awesome, please share when you do!!
Sometimes you have to accept the bad golf when youre distracted by how beautiful the course is, that one birdie putt was fantastic though.
Hi Adam, great channel, love the videos.
Just wondering where do you get the shot tracer and the scores displayed in the top right? My knowledge is very lacking when it comes to technology 😅 any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Derek from Ireland
Thanks, Derek! The shot tracing is done with an app called shot tracer - I should caution that it's very tedious to use. I create the scores as individual images that I import into the video (that I edit in iMovie). It's also a tedious process, but I'm not a professional video editor and it's the best workflow I've found so far. I hope that's helpful.
Envious of the golf you enjoy in Ireland. Go low out there!
Listen to Jason 🤣. So good man!
Lol can we get you in front of the camera next time?
That view on 11&16 is sick!
Even better in person!
Mate you’ve got some great looking golf courses round your way. Outrageous scenery!
Thanks! Indeed, the Pacific Northwest is just a beautiful place. Lucky to be here and love exploring new golf courses out here!
Well great job again 👏👍I'm over here on the east coast try to break 90 at this point! But all and all a solid round of golf ⛳👌👏👍😎
Thanks, Christopher! What's your home track?
Absolutely love your videos, appreciate the effort you put into making them! Can you please share your practice strategy for your putting? It is the most impressive part of your game, in my opinion.
Thanks, Baker! I'm hoping to share a putting video in the next couple of weeks. Spoiler alert: for me it's less about technical drills than it is about my routine/psychological approach.
Another gem, Adam. A little stillness in you chipping might help? Stunning course... Jealous...
Thanks! Yes, I noticed that i was changing my spine angle during my chips and really grinded on this for my next few rounds with good results. Some of those rounds will be shared on the channel soon!
If you can I can hear a little ringing sound or something I don’t know if that’s bugs if you could try to hide that it would be helpful.
Thanks, I'm working on this. I've isolated it to the audio channel recorded simultaneously with the video (as opposed to the narration audio). Still figuring out how to address it.
Beautiful course! I played 2.5 promising rounds before the snow arrived in CO. I am itching to get out.
Ack! I'm headed out to play golf in Colorado in September, weather permitting! Looking forward to it. How long is the season there, generally?
@@NotAScratchGolfer September in CO one the best months imo.
What a view on that near chip-in!
Right?! When I set the camera down I said, "ooooh this is a pretty shot, if I drain this chip, it would be a great clip to have." Like I said in the video, it's funny that when you focus on holing a chip rather than just getting it close, you're more likely to make it. On second hand, it's not that funny, it makes sense :p
Great video my dude. Keep it up!
Thanks! Will do!
Really enjoyed this. Have you ever measured your driver swing speed?
Thanks! Yes, it can be anywhere from low 90s (93-ish) to high 90s depending on how loose I am.
At first I didn’t like your channel to be honest. But there’s no BS! Pure golf, great content quality, good course selection, good narrative! Great work, I subbed! I also suffer from the exact same “smother hook” issue with driver! What do you think could be the cause(s) for this?
Thanks, Clayton! I will preface this by saying I'm just a bad amateur and your local pro knows better. For me, though, I notice that I sometimes hit my draw by getting handsy, and when the smother hook comes out it's because my arms/hands get ahead of my body rotation.
Whoop whoop new upload
Haha glad you're enjoying them!
hey man just found your channel - nice video and what a backdrop to the course!
Thanks, Thomas! Indeed, I love getting out to Squamish!
This is the course to play in the area. Better than Furry Creek and more enjoyable
Keep it up Adam.... Loving the content. A few more putts made and that's a 80. Not bad all things considered.
We gotta get out for a round together with Chad sometime soon bro!
Let's have Chad set it up!!
Call me if you need a caddie.... what beautiful scenery ! Btw, the channel is great.
Really like the vibes bro, keep up the videos. Your super inside back swing is killing your short game imo... take it or leave it.
haha you're probably right.
Out here in Hawaii I have a lot of mountains in my course vlogs, but none with snow on them! That is really nice bro! 🤙🏾
Thanks, Marcel! Where do you play in HI?
@@NotAScratchGolfer I’m on the island of Oahu, and currently am on a mission to golf every course on the island and share that adventure with the RUclips community. Once I conquer this island I will do the same on the other Hawaiian islands. 🤙🏾😎
Nice video Adam! I saw in the comments you're using the shot tracer app, but Im curious what kind of camera you're using?
Great video again! Keep on golfing!
Thanks!
Insanely gorgeous course.
Beautiful course in a beautiful corner of the world!
That golf course. 🤤🤤😍😍
There are several others in BC that are breathtaking. Hopefully I can get some cools ones recorded this Summer.
Great content 😁
Thanks 😁
Hey this “bad golf” is much better than the golf played on our last video, love it man!
Thanks. Golf is hard!
@@NotAScratchGolfer amen brother
The tee shot on 14 is the full story of my life
After his birdie non 1 did anyone hear his friend say... welcome to Squampton
Where’s. Is Squamish? Ps love your channel
Wow ... that view. Nice. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Thanks again bud
What do you use to get the shot tracer?? Love the content btw 😊
Thanks, Paz! The shot tracer is done with an app called shot tracer :p
Every tee shot looks like a hallway.......tight and scary!
haha yeah the place is a bowling alley.
One of my favourite courses
this potentially is going to be the best pure golf channel on youtube. Also, double the support for the whats in the bag vid!
Thanks, Chris! I'm sharing a WITB on Tuesday!
🔴First angry swing of the day haha XD i know ive had some of those in my days haha :D
Love the videos :) its becaus of your vlogs ive tryed to make some of my own :D
Cool! Keep us informed!
There are some beautiful courses in that area. My favourites are big sky and nick north, chateau Whistler is nice as well.
For sure! I've never played Chateau and hope to get there this Summer, Covid-restrictions permitting....
Coming to BC in July. Let’s have a round man
Sure! Whereabouts will you be?
@@NotAScratchGolfer I’m gunna be visiting quite a few places from July 3-17. I’m starting off on Vancouver island for a few days, then going to Squamish, Whistler, Kamloops, and then finally Van. Do you live close to Squamish?
Would love to play with you at Las Vegas National if you are ever in Vegas!
Thanks! I've only been to Vegas a couple of times but would love to get back now that I'm a golfer. If I get there and I can remember to, I'll drop you a line!!
@@NotAScratchGolfer cool! We can try and get out on Pauite Wolf Course (or Sun Course...where they just had a Korn Ferry tournament)
Great wish I could play like that 🤟👍👌🏌🏾♂️
Thanks, Neil! My theory is that if an unathletic dude like myself can do it, anyone can!
Cheers pal will do 👍🏌🏾♂️
Dude your actually pretty good!
haha thanks!
Are you aiming for the safe miss?
Holy trees! This place does severely penalize you for missing the fairway.
Yeah it's a little tighter than I remembered!
In Whistler I think the Whistler course by Arnold Palmer and Chateau Whistler are my fav courses there.
Narrow fairways and deep groves of trees lining the fairways. Welcome to my world! If you don't keep the ball in play, it is hard to get back to the fairway. Hello double bogey. I would be happy to score 85 right now.
What program do you use for the tracer?
that one 40 yard birdie had laser sights
Haha it did. I read it breaking a bit right. Ultimately it did but it broke at least another time en route!
Do you have any tips for breaking 80?
Yes! I'm sharing a video this Thursday that addresses this!
I’m having trouble with loft . Tips?
I feel like I'm just a poser and not qualified to help as much as your local pro. What specifically are you working on?
Dynamic loft. I’m shooting low and to the right this year.. (lefty)
Hey what do you use to film your videos? Thanks!
Hey, Stephen. I use my phone - a Google Pixel 5.
You should try to keep your left arm straighter in your backswing
Which tees are you usually playing?
It depends. I find not all yardages are created equal. There are a few courses in BC that I won't play at more than 6,200 yards (Northlands comes to mind) and a few where 6,800 is a good number. Generally speaking, I try to keep it within 300 yards on either side of 6,500.
I’m jealous of your score.
Thanks, I'm sure you can get there, too! I'm not an athlete and I've found a way!
What do you say is the strongest part of your game?
Putting really is the thing that makes him a single hcp`r
@@prebengjestang4636 I'd say his approaches
Let's start here: it's *not* my iron game!
On most days it's my play around the greens (both chipping and putting). But as a not-scratch golfer, I have my less-than-stellar days with those things, too.
In previous seasons I was also very steady off the tee, if not long. I've really been fighting it with my driver in 2021 so far, but the season is young!
I don't comment alot but damn dude keep these vids up
I really appreciate that, thanks so much!
Yes for sure! 85 on tough course is pretty awful!! 🙄 😆
Still 2 birdies :-)
Much needed ones!
When I saw this I clicked it right away
Thanks Michael!
You should do a what’s in the bag
I'm gunna make one observation and one recommendation.. Your swing looks like it's straight out of a video game... spend about 45 minutes with a club pro he'll be able to set ya on a good path.. one last thing quality camera work looks great
He scores well with what hes got, but his short game is good enough if he was more consistent off the tee he could be scratch
man you should try the gleneagles gc
I love Gleneagles! I'm trying to get out there in a couple of weeks!
I don’t understand how you can hit the ball with that swing of yours
u should do a video at furry creek. its such a beautiful course
Thanks, Kenny. Indeed, the backdrop at Furry Creek is probably the most beautiful I've ever seen. I've never been a fan of the layout there, but there are some stunning holes, especially the signature Par 3! Maybe I'll get out there this Summer - the views alone are worth it!
Very pretty course. 85 is a good score with a few ugly holes.
Thanks Lindsay.
Where is this?
Squamish, BC, Canada.
3 doubles and a triple, yet still an 85.
Those views are glorious!
Your slightly shorter backswings seem to produce a straighter shot, not sure if your aware of that, and on your chipping, you were scooping at it instead of hitting down on the ball, we all have tough days on the course, keep grinding
Thanks so much. I've noticed this about my backswing (apart from driver, where my elongated swing is often my best) and am trying to incorporate it. Thanks again!
come to calgary!
I definitely will. My folks are from there and I've never played there! Hopefully this Summer...
@@NotAScratchGolfer let me know! We can go out to Country hills or Mickelson National!
85 isnt BAD golf.
Hole 9 is an absolute killer, tho.
Indeed, hole 9 was a train wreck!
What's your handicap
No more golf for us ontario folks :(
So brutal
golf is hard
Amen
All the shots seem to sound soooo Krispy🤔
Haha maybe on video but I can assure you not in reality :p
Whwre has this Chanel been...
haha it's still pretty fresh!
I notice you take driver off the tee on a lot of these short par 4’s (350 yards and down). This course seemed a tad tight to bring the trees into play on both sides.
Why not tee off with a 3 or 4 wood off the tee on these holes? Some holes you could probably even get away with an iron.
Curious to what your course mgmt philosophy is here
Thanks
Thanks, Matthew! You're definitely on point here. Sometimes I struggle with this because - generally speaking (although not lately) - driver is my straightest long club. On this day, the few times I pulled 4 wood off the tee, I hit it quite well. In hindsight, it would have been a better club on a few other holes, as well.
Channel
ur driving swing is mad u have to turn so much into it just to hit straight
One of the worst swings I’ve ever seen
Thanks!