Geez, I thought you had the best golf channel on KZread before this video. This story makes it so much greater. I actually quit golf in my early 20s because I got very good at it but it became frustrating to me that there was a level I ultimately couldn’t achieve. My two sons have taken up golf in there late teens in the last year, my wife played on her high school team, and now I’m back into it and it’s been great to play as a family during this pandemic. I actually love golf again. I’ll probably never be back at the level I was when I was younger but I enjoy it so much more now. Your channel helps people to see you don’t have to have a perfect swing or hit the ball a mile to still play good or even great golf. It’s very encouraging. I look forward to watching many more of your rounds.

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. It's awesome that you're able to enjoy golf with your entire family - that's pretty rare and I'm sure you cherish it! Indeed, golf also humbles us. It's great that you still love the game even if your lowest score may be behind you. Then again, sometimes those low scores pop up when you least expect them :D

@s3pius

Жыл бұрын

So I'm too old to start with golf at my 40 😢

Legend of the Game

@TrueNorthGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Takes one to know one playa 😎👍

@metalheads-golf

3 жыл бұрын

Normally I say for me "music safes" ... but fill in the dot's and golf would be an understandable good one too. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

@kp_21

3 жыл бұрын

WADDAPLAYA!!!

@buffaloben15golf88

3 жыл бұрын

Look in the mirror man! Love your vids! Edit: Just subbed

@mattharrington2637

3 жыл бұрын

Golf sidekick, thanks for the break 90 video. I’ve done it a few times , but not enough!!! I’m trying to put it all into one round, but keep 🤬ing it up. Waddaplaya⛳️👍

When you said your donor was a passionate golfer I got chills

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I certainly got chills when I read the note for the first time!!

@_warren6659

2 жыл бұрын

Seriously. Full on chicken skin 🐓

@bertschmert

2 жыл бұрын

I read this comment and thought "ok this is coming, it wont have that impact on me now that I know its coming" and it still had that impact on me.

@josephwirtz8352

Жыл бұрын

I yelled “no way”!👍🏼❤️

great story. i played golf obsessively until college. then around 2007, after college, the opiate epidemic sunk its teeth in to me and i stopped playing. 15 years later, i have a few clean years and i started playing again last year. i forgot how much i loved this game... the passion for golf and life is back. amazing stuff. keep it up!

I rarely comment about any YT videos, but..... all of us (not just those who play golf) should take a moment and reflect on what you offer. Your story is inspirational and many of us need an opportunity to focus (or re-focus) on what is important in life. We all should take a moment to back away from the day-to-day treadmill of life and pay attention to what really matters in life. Keep doing what you are doing!

Thanks for sharing your story. I just found your channel today. My wife and I recently started playing golf to exercise, she is pre-transplant (lungs). Her condition has deteriorated to the point that she doesn't have the strength or energy to play, at this time I'm looking forward to her post transplant when we can play together. The local VA golf course offers free lessons for its members, where we were taking lessons before her decline. I will show her your video and hope it inspires her to continue with golf as rehab after the surgery. Thank you

I never played golf till i got cancer and i took up golf to get outside and exercise on my own as everyone i know were working love it now its exciting,frustrating,exhilarating

While I do love golf, in my personal life the sport that changed me was mountain biking. I was at my lowest point in my life and happened to watch a video of people just messing around out on their local trails. It looked like so much fun and a real challenge. So later that week I thought to my self, "Hey I own a bike, this looks fun and I've ridden on roads since I was a kid, how hard could this be?" So I went for a ride at the local trail system, little did I know the bike I had was terrible for trail riding and I almost crashed several times. But that first ride changed me profoundly. The adrenaline and the feeling of accomplishment when you overcame a section of trail you didn't even think was possible is hard to describe. You also experience something similar to what you described with golf where all you are thinking about is the trail and not crashing but also pushing through the fatigue. If I hadn't found MTB my life may have ended because of how low that point was and I am thankful every day that I clicked on that video 5 years ago.

Been playing for over 50 yrs. Handicap has ranged from 11 to 22-ish. I have also played some baseball, billiards and tennis in my life and I was better at billiards than golf, but as bad as I ever was at golf, I never wanted to truly stop playing. Been VERY fortunate to play many of the great courses in the US and Scotland/Ireland. Good or bad, I have had many of my most awesome, memorable, enjoyable experiences in my life on the golf course. To add to these blessings, I introduced (did not teach) the game to my son, now 39 and a single digit handicap golfer, and my now 11 year old daughter, a 21 handicapper who just had her first official tournament 3 days ago, which she won 1st place in her age group. We are all going to Bandon to play together for 5 days in early July. As a father of two golfers, what a treat that will be. For me, no matter how bad I might play, I have never wanted to stop playing. Sorry for the longish post.

This hits home. 8 years ago my dad had a liver transplant. It happened fast and he’s a lottery winner that he got a transplant in time. He now plays 3 times a week and we’re playing Pebble Beach in April. It’s an honor. This is inspiring thanks for sharing!

I've been watching your channel for a while now but am just seeing this video for the first time and WOW, what an absolutely amazing story. I am just getting back into the game myself and your videos have been a huge inspiration to me. Looking forward to more great content for years to come!

Just awesome!!! My Uncle taught me the game when I was 10. I became hooked, wanting to be a pro, playing & practice for hours daily. It really helped distract my mind from problems at home. I won tournaments in high school & received multiple scholarships to play, but I was acting up without a Father at home hanging out with the wrong group. Instead I dropped out of school at 17 wasting opportunities. I stopped playing as often due to finances while living in California I couldn’t afford the price to play at the time so I pretty much quit. Well, this year I moved to Midwest where you can afford to have hobbies such as golf again & have been playing 2-3 rounds a week past 2 months! I almost forget how much I need this game, it’s all I want to do & I’ve decided that I want to become a Golf Coach & help others enjoy this therapeutic yet frustrating game we love, GOLF! You are an inspiration my friend. Thank you for your time⛳️

My father taught me golf and we played while I was growing up. I am in my 50's, my Dad is battling cancer and last week we played what may have been our last round of golf together. I play the game with my step-son and grandson and we are building memories that I hope will last their lifetime.

Hi Adam! I used to weigh 550 pounds. I had weight loss surgery about 3 years ago and decided to try things i could never do before. Golf was one of those. I’ve never looked back! Thank you for all your content!

Great story. I started working as a stationary engineering manager at a country club in Kansas city; had no interest in the game of golf at all. Finally, some of my staff decided to drag me to the course; I was bad, really bad; however this was new to me and slightly enjoyable. A few months later after getting to practice once or twice a week for 15 minutes here and there I hit a tremendous iron shot; it was straight and long. After that moment, I was hooked. I've played in a few scramble tournaments, bought a nice new bag, have started parring holes and occasionally getting a birdie, am looking at new clubs, and even watching golf on tv. 😯 This game is maddening, yet incredibly fulfilling. So happy to hear that you found a treasure in the game of golf.

You are blessed, sir. I enjoy your channel. I have a child who requires 24 hr assistance. She was born with a condition and I don’t get to play. But it’s my unfulfilled passion to play, vicariously I get to see and feel golf again through watching you.

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is incredible to hear. I'm really glad that I can help fulfill that for you. All the best to you and your family :)

Adam Hey - just stumbled on your channel yesterday with you playing Pasatiempo. I remember hearing the tv announcers talk about how Julie Inskster played there a lot and how Lauren Robert’s worked there at the half way snack bar selling Pimento sandwiches and how it was Alister Mackenzie’s master work and how it was Public ! - to boot. I started as a caddy when I was 15 and have played ever since - even won a few club tournaments. Anyway, I too am a transplant recipient. I got my first heart transplant in 1990 and my second in 2016. I was texting back and forth with Eric Compton back 2016 while I was waiting for a donor. Anyway, enjoy your health and of course the golf and keep the vids coming. ✌️✌️

Love your story!!!!! I started golf 10 years ago, my friend was a PGA certified fitter and teacher, he helped me so much!!!! On 12-18-14 we played a match play round and i won!!!! He was such a good golfer and friend 1 month later he died suddenly .........I miss my friend....... after some time I went back to playing a sport i love. Your story has inspired me to be the best i can be and did shoot 69 3 weeks ago but 84 is about normal, Keep in mind you inspire others !! If ever you come to South Carolina let me know ............Golf it is!!!

Your story is so damn incredible. I have also found golf to be therapeutic in more than one way. I have an autoimmune disease as well, and I work a desk job that’s slowly killing my health. Golf has inspired me to take better care of myself, and I’ve been improving slowly but surely. I played a lot of golf as a kid but I fell out of love with it until my early 30’s. Now I wish I could play all day every day lol. Thank you for doing what you do and inspiring us all.

Adam, I’ve recently stumbled onto your videos and I love how your game mirrors so many golfers out there, but you make it work for you. This is my first season back after 2 major medical scares 11 months ago, and this video made me realize how easily the game I love so much could have been taken away from me. Instead of dwelling on it, I’m excited to be able to play again, and I plan on carrying a positive attitude into every round going forward! Thank you so much!

I have watched litterally hundreds of golf KZread videos, 99% which have been instruction. I can honestly say that I've learned more from this channel than all the other videos put together. I will never be a low single digit handicap or maybe even a high single digit handicap and that is OK. What I have learned from this site is how to get the best out of my game with the swing I have, and most important, enjoy it! Thank you.

I got chills before watching this video, I knew somehow this was special

I agree with Jboat571, I think you have just about the best golf channel on KZread. I do like Rick Shield's channel as well, not so much as he is a great golfer (he does have a beautiful swing though!), but I like the entertainment value: Rick's English accent and that he doesn't seem to take himself too seriously and is just having fun. You have that same energy and charisma Adam! Plus, this particular video is just awesome. Thank you very much for sharing your story. I am now one of your almost 30K subscribers! I hope you make it over a million.

Its such an inspiring story and is one of the biggest reasons behind why I picked golf clubs up and gave this game a chance 2 years ago.. thank you Adam!

I found your channel by accident and I enjoy it a lot. God bless you!

People that don't play can think it's a silly game and don't understand how addictive and transformational it can be. You don't hear too many inspirational stories such as yours because of taking up bowling!

Adam, I’m glad you’re around and well….

Thank you Adam for sharing your your story. I too underwent a liver transplant back in 2020. I have subsequently developed a hernia which once resolved will I hope, allow me to return to golf after a 20 year absence. Your story and videos are truly inspiring and I wish you good health for the future. All the best from the UK. Tony

Hey Adam, I'm late to this, but I'll just share to you why I have become throughly obsessed with golf. A year ago tomorrow, I lost my dad. We weren't close at the end. His drinking had gotten the better of him and he was a shell of his former self. I hadn't spoken to him in over two years before he passed. However, after he passed, I just felt this immense feeling of loss, not of the person, but of what we could have had. He LOVED golf. He basically did it for work when he was working in sales. He had to stop after he was diagnosed with Osteogenesis and had to have major back surgery. When I was a kid, golf was stupid and boring. All he did was watch it during the spring and summer when baseball was meaningless games and there wasn't any football on. I went out and played with him (much to my protest) a few times but I never enjoyed it. But after he passed, I felt I needed to do something to connect with him. To play out what could have been. A father and son, playing a round of golf together. Holy shit did I fall in love with the game quickly. I picked up my shitty clubs that I used to do drink-golf with friends twice a year and started playing every week. Within a couple of months, I was completely hooked. I spent an ungodly amount of money on new clubs, and then in August, the teeth were sunk firmly. I hit a god damn ace. It was over from then. Since last August, I have played just about every single week. My goal for this year is to golf at least 52 times. So far I'm on pace. Tomorrow I will be golfing, in memory of my dad, at the Stanford Golf Course. My employer and his Alma Mater. Thank you for sharing your story. Hope to golf with you someday.

@NotAScratchGolfer

Жыл бұрын

David, thank you so much for sharing this. I'm visiting the Bay Area later this month and would love to play some golf with you. Can you send me an email? adamsofine at gmail dot com

Wow. I’ve been following you for awhile now. Why? Because I can’t golf anymore. Arthritis in left ankle, left knee, spinabifada in lower back with arthritis around it. My wife got me a custom fitted set of golf clubs. I love her and my clubs. Best I’ve ever shot is an 83. It was a great day. Sadly I’ll be selling all my golf stuff this spring. I’m going to try to learn how to play the guitar. But I told my wife I will sell my clubs before I buy a guitar. Love your 18 in (about) 8 minute videos. Reminds me of when I could play.🥺🥺 Keep posting videos please. I’ll keep watching. ❤️⛳️🏌🏻‍♂️ From one Canadian to another… thank you very very much. 🇨🇦😎

All this time I’ve been watching your golf videos and never saw this one / never knew the wild backstory behind your passion. I’m genuinely moved I started playing golf when I was a kid and my dad would take me to a course in our town for twilight rounds. I loved it. I love the concept of competing against yourself for better scores. When I graduated college, I moved back to my home town for work and made it a point to play golf with my dad once or twice a week. I considered it valuable time with my father who showed me the game, and I knew I would cherish that time one day when he was gone. Unfortunately, he was gone sooner than expected. He died in 2020 of pancreatic cancer at 62. It still hurts to know I can’t play with him anymore, but I’m extremely grateful to my past self for committing that time to spend with him out on the course. I get a golf membership at a local course every year and try to play 3+ times per week

I live in NY and also have an autoimmune disease, I have IDB or Ulcerative Colitis. I started playing golf during COVID and much like you I started playing one day and just got hooked on it. I was invited to a tournament for vets that takes place by my friend who has PTSD and the guy the tournament is actually for and I just never stopped. Now I played at least once every weekend and sometimes 2-3 times a week. Your channel has been super informative to me and maybe one day I'll record myself playing golf too and put on KZread when I actually consider myself good enough to do it.

5:00 as a part of your audience, I confirm that I care!

Just stumbled across your channel. I myself am almost 16 years into a kidney transplant that absolutely saved my life in my early 20’s after my kidneys failed while living in northern CA. I also love golf, to the point where I took a job at a course to be able to play affordable golf. I look forward to checking out your channel. Thanks for sharing your story 👍🏻🏌️‍♂️

Amazing story. This could easily be a segment on Good Morning America or something.

Brother your a warrior!!! If our paths ever cross I would love to tee it up with you my treat! ✊🏾 consider me your buddy in Hawaii! 🤙🏾😎

Wow what a story. Thank you for sharing. My story is nothing special. I remember being a kid who loved sports and lived near a nice 9 hole course. I bugged my dad long enough to take me out for a couple rounds. I was terrible as we mostly are when we begin. I didnt play much until high school when I joined the golf team simply for them to have enough players to keep the team going. I placed dead last in the competition but saw some incremental progress and decided to stick with it. Over the next few summers I bought student memberships at my local course. I played as often as I could although our limited summer length made it difficult. As an adult I moved to Southern Ontario and have truly fallen in love with the game. Playing so many different courses, making occasional good shots. Getting my own brand new set of clubs for the first time last year. Golf is now my obsession. I am on a break 80 quest, I organize multiple golf get togethers with my buddies. I miss it so much during the current lockdown and cant wait to get back out again. I look forward to more of your videos!

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Justin! I spent a couple of years in SW Ontario, myself. Keep grindin' and let me know when you break 80, brother!

Adam, this really struck a cord with me. Like you, golf was also a saving grace in my life. When i was 21 years old i struggled heavily with drugs and alcohol. For about 5 years all i cared about was the drink after work and the party on the weekend. It came to a point where i had to fess to my parents and loved ones and checked myself into rehab. The first few months were extremely rough and i knew i needed a find a hobby. I was an avid golfer in highschool so i figured why not pick it up again and here we are 16 months sober and i’m golfing as much as i possibly can. When i’m on that golf course there is seriously no better high ill ever get with any sort of substance. Your content is amazing and it is incredibly inspiring how many strokes you take off with a very clean short game. Keep up the good work my man and thank you for sharing your story.

@buffaloben15golf88

3 жыл бұрын

Way to go Mike. I’d like to touch on something you said if that’s okay. Like you, I love golf. But also like you before you recovered from your addiction, I too am always thinking about and sometimes only care about Friday and getting to play the next round of golf, which is the “weekend party” for me. I know there’s more important less fun stuff to be done, but sometimes the thinking of golf encompasses you and everything else is ignored, even if it’s not the time to ignore something. That’s where my problem lies. What advice do you have for that?

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Mike, this is an amazing story and I'm so happy that you shared it. You have a friend and supporter in me. Go low out there - all the best!

@paulemery1123

2 жыл бұрын

2 yrs into recovery myself and golf is a huge part of my success

@jordybeans2392

9 ай бұрын

Beautiful bro👊🏻

After watching your KZread channel I’m determined to break 80 this year!

@NotAScratchGolfer

Жыл бұрын

Love this. Enjoy the grind!

What an amazing and emotional story. I'm so happy for you, man. I love watching your channel while I eat and seeing you pull out great scores while also having more than enough stinker shots is quite inspirational. I returned to the sport this year, after not playing for the most part of my 20s. After i turned 30, me and my best friend (who I have met through golf youth when we were 10) decided to start again. Best decision of the year. After a few rounds, I'm playing between 87 (best) and 95 (worst) so far and hoping to break 85 this year. Much love.

I got into golf in November (2022) and ran into your vlogs a few months ago. I would watch your vids because you seemed to swing just like me, as opposed to many of the other youtubers that claim to be average golfers but have the perfect swing Haha. Anyway, this was the first time I've seen this specific post about your story. It's very touching, and I am so happy for you. I'm still currently a 30 handicap, but very determined. I play 2-3x a week, hit in my backyard daily, so I'm hoping that I can slowly bring that handicap down. I've found golf to center me, as it does for you and many others. Keep up the great work, and continue posting your journey. I, myself, am now a fan of yours. Cheers brother.

I got hepatitis a had to spend 9 days in the hospital I've suffered scarring on my liver I had to have 2 gallons fluid drained from my abdomen every couple weeks for 3 months I lost 140 pound in 6 months due to muscle waste and no being able to eat I had to use a Walker to get around I was a mid 80s golfer before with a solid 275 to 300 yard drive (I'm a big guy) to get my muscle back is started walking 9 holes at an exec course 2 years later I'm still only driving it about 200 yards but I'm straighter than ever and I'm still trying to break 100 again but I enjoy playing so much more than before and watching your videos gives me hope I can get my game back or learn how to get around the course without the long ball

God bless you man, and thank god for golf.. 68 y/o took my first lesson at 10 after watching Arnold Palmer...no one in my family had ever played, but they saw my passion and let me learn this game for a lifetime... Have been fortunate to have a friends that have been like brothers.. all these years 2 of which are still kicking... Sidekick calls it boyfriends we've always called it man time...It's the one constant we've shared thru the good times and very hard times life throws at us all. Pretty sure i would have jumped from the 3rd floor more than once without them and golf in my life.... So just this Thursday i'm at work, my buddie rolls up out of the blue, says he's headed to a Dr. apt. the kind u'd don't want to go to..All of a sudden out comes his shite eating grin, he pulls a scorecard out..... he had shot an 82, with his son and son in law that weekend... i swear he hasn't broken 90 in the last 10 years...the last time he and i played I told him his game is coming......and he would break 90 soon.... I pulled his butt outta the car and tried to break his ribs with a hug.... your story made me tear up, and reflect how golf bonds us in a way i don't think other sports can.. always encouraging each other to "Hit a Great Shot", or from 10 rows deep in the trees, "this is gonna be one hell of a par from here"... how thankful i have been to have golf and my boyfriends in my life.... PS i had to check your channel out since i have a son named Adam.... He's a great kid like you obviously are, apologize for the long rant....

Haven't watched this since after the first time we played together. Watching it now, looking forward to AZ, I am glad you made it.

Wow, what a great story! It mimics what I had gone through and how I fell into golf too! I focused so much on golf and it helped me through it, and not think about dying.

Amazing story!

Wow, man what a story. You and your donor are true GOATs in the spirit of the game.

Amazing, thanks for sharing. A buddy from work played in a golf league and they became short a player, so asked me to play even though I’d never played before. It was a big struggle but being in the league forced me to go every week, and I got hooked on trying to improve and catch up to where my mates were. I give them a lot of credit for their patience!!

Such a great story I’m very glad you are making videos now

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Harrison.

Great story! Keep making awesome videos!!

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, bud! When is our UBC match dropping on KZread? Oh right, I guess that's on me :p

My father had a liver transplant in 1998. The one common thread we had was playing golf. It was the one father-son activity that we actually connected on. Playing whenever we could. Growing up watching Jack Nicklaus, Seve, Lee Trevino in the late 70's through the 80's was a favorite family time activity on Sunday. When my 4 kids started playing travel sports with collegiate athletics in their sights I took a step back from playing due to time and financial responsibilities. Went from playing once or twice a week to 2-3 times per year for about 12 years. Around 2015 I started playing more and my son started to take up the game. Played more and more through the years with 40 rounds under my belt in 2022 and now whenever my son can be torn from college work and life it's something that I really love doing with him. Golf is much more than just a game, sport or hobby. Golf is way of life, part of a common passion. A therapy if you will. It's the one activity that the stresses of life don't seem to penetrate for four hours. I've been watching you channel for about a year now and love the content.

Really inspiring mate. I play golf mainly because it sorts my head out. Very similar to what you've just said, for those four hours you're not thinking about the pressures of home/work life, you're just playing golf with your mates. I can play the shittest golf ever but there's still no where else I'd rather be than on a golf course talking rubbish with my friends.

Liked, downloaded, saved. I’ve been watching your videos for awhile now and I had no idea of your health issues that you’ve overcame. Your story is amazing. Cheers

Awesome story...just found ur channel....so I will share that I used to play with some frequency up to maybe 15+ years ago....more often than not, I'd play nine holes as i had 3 kids during much of that time. Fast forward to now the days of Covid….I was furloughed, then let go from my job and out of work for sixteen months….as a soon to be sixty year old, living alone, I was playing a lot of online chess but as spring arrived, I decided to golf again…I’d go to my favorite driving range which had a nine hole hokey course, but didn’t have confidence to go to a real course…I was golfing by myself as no one played that course at that range…then I upgraded to an executive course and again, this in May 2021….again, was playing by myself as the course wasn’t busy when I was going….and I started going a lot. 11 days in June, 19 in July, when I also found an 18 hole course that was cheap as well. I was playing more times than I ever had before and I have scores on an excel sheet that cover from say 1991-2003. When I got a job in August, I then had to switch to weekends. It’s now what I enjoy most and in Maryland here in January after the first weekend it got gold and for a month I was limited to driving range maybe on a weekend in 20 and 30 degree temps….yesterday I got out as it was fifty. During this time I’ve also practiced in my apartment, putting into empty Pringles cans, and I chip against my Grandpap’s Lazy Boy recliner from the 70s as it returns the ball back to me. I look forward to more of your video’s but thought I’d share this response. I am now less than 18 mos from age 62 and while I don’t see myself retiring per se, I can see myself maybe cutting back to part time. Oh, and a new job I have I just found out I have to work 2 Saturday’s month, which floored me…looks like I will be getting a new job as golf is more important to me.

Adam, I watched this right after I subscribed nearly two years ago and thought it was great. Now, watching it again for a second time, I couldn't make it past "our son was a passionate golfer..." without getting welled up. Thanks for sharing this journey, and this inspiring content, for the whole community.

This is very very emotional. I suffered from different diseases too, and can and could always forget about everything else.

Golf sidekick said it best. Thanks for sharing man ✌

Thank you for your story. Hearing your story has struck a chord in my life. My father has always been an avid golfer. To say that he would amaze people on the course, would be an understatement. All throughout my life I would hear from people, family and strangers noticing my last name, how great of a golfer he was. He cut his Arnold Palmer 7 Iron when I was little so that I could have a golf club to hit a ball around with (which I still have and keep in my golf bag). He bought me my first set of clubs when I was 10. We would talk golf all the time. One and a half years ago, his health was failing. This person who was active and a work horse, suddenly lost all his weight, couldn’t eat and couldn’t get out of bed. After many tests and doctors visits, as well as trips to the ER, he was told that he had cirrhosis of the liver. After many tests and months went by, they found him to have Primary biliary cholangitis as the culprit for his cirrhosis, an autoimmune disease that attacks his bile ducts in his liver. To say that the past two years have been a difficult struggle for him, would be a huge understatement. He still has difficulty maintaining his weight, difficulty maintaining tasks at home and one problem solved always led to another problem showing up. Thankfully, his health is progressing, but rather slowly. My dad hadn’t golfed since before his health suddenly spiraled. However, not too long ago, he was able to hit the course and played 9 holes. He called me right away and he was so excited and emotional. He joked that he’s now playing “bogey golf” and not hitting close to his previous 300 yard drives, but he felt some sense of normalcy while on the course. It was the first time in so long when he felt like he was in decent health and he can see all the progress he’s made along the way. His time playing on that course that day, was a feeling and emotion he’s never felt while playing golf before. He’s still working hard to improve his health so that he can fly here and we can play some golf. Thank you again for your story. You can see why that story struck so deeply within myself.

Hi Adam, loved your channel after you did that joint video with Matt from Golf Sidekick. I would recommend the book, "Golf is not a game of perfect" by Dr. Bob Rotella to everyone here. I read that book and shot a personal best of 86, from the blue tees on my home course, the day after. I am a currently a 25 handicap, so that score meant a lot to me. I now know I have the potential to do better if I practice, apply course management and get my head in the right place on the course.

I know this is an old video but , Golf saved my life too . I started having some pain in my clavicle while playing golf . I went to the doctor and it turned out to just be some inflammation. But X-rays showed what turned out to be cancer on my pancreas. They removed 1/3 of my pancreas. That was in 2020 and I’m still kicking.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a KZread video with 1k+ likes and 0 dislikes. This is a tribute to you, the content you make and how much joy you bring to everyone who watches your content wherever it may be. You are as humble as you are inspirational. Fantastic story and look forward to many more videos from you in the years to come! Hope all is still well in your life brother 👌

AWESOME story 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I’m actually not to far from you, in Yakima Wa, home of the Apple shaped Green at AppleTree Golf Course. I have service related PTSD, and was ordered by my Dr to play golf. it has been a blessing, and I hope to be wandering around the course at 80 years old. God Bless and keep up the great videos👍🏻

This gave me goosebumps. Amazing story

What a great story! How I love the view of Vancouver, the city I would love to live in if I moved to Canada.

Thanks for sharing you story and love for the game. I'm a 5 handicap golfer with a low best round of a Par 72. My dad introduced me to this wonderful game when I was 12. I did not spend much time with my dad off the golf course, but playing a round-a-week on Sunday afternoons with him, golf afforded us the time to spend precious quality, fun times together.

All your videos make me want to golf with you more and more. Great energy. I'm intimidated by video editing, but it really is just an excuse. I should just record and post. Keep it up man!

God bless you man 💛 the feels

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Luke!

Dude - what an inspiring story. Subscribed forever.

Thanks for sharing your story…i love the way you just show us how you play with the beauties and struggles of the game; just the way the majority of us play. And there is always one course, one shot, one moment that makes us go back and play again. Keep the great content. Thanks again

Great video and really enjoying your channel! I grew up playing golf through my teenage years, then worked and studied a lot overseas and never had my clubs with me. I'm currently taking a break from work to figure out what I want to do next, and re-finding my passion for golf in my 30s has been amazing. As a younger golfer I was very hard on myself and would ruin entire rounds by being very negative and unable to forget bad shots. Now I try to channel mindfulness and a short memory and just enjoy the privilege of being outside on a beautiful piece of land for 4hrs. Keep up the amazing work!

Good stuff!

Two upsides- you're still with us, AND when you were on death's door you looked like Ben Stiller. Thanks for sharing brother. This really resonates as my brother in law just passed from liver cancer and I had some significant similar health issues myself. It really does change your perspective on life and the short time we have and to enjoy all the privileges we do have. Loved the Vancouver Open footage. Inspired me to work towards that in 2021. Fired up for next season!

Thanks for sharing your story. Glad you reconnected to the golf course and that your procedure was successful.

I am glad you are here!

what a beautiful story ... Golf is a great Game of life...

Glad you made it through bud god bless your donor!!!

Awesome story, very inspiring! I started playing golf to be able to beat my dad! 4 years later I’m still playing because I still havnt beaten him. One day I will! Shot 90 the other day and now I’m addicted. Thanks for letting me binge your channel at work!

Your a great example of strength. Great video and amazing story. God bless and thank you for sharing.

“My son was a passionate golfer”. That one got me

That was awesome, thanks for sharing Adam!

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Max!

Your story is very inspiring, thank you for sharing. Keep up the great content! New to the Chanel but you have a fan in me.

I’ve struggled with mental health issues for the last several years. At times the only thing that has gotten me through to the next day is the wonderful game of golf. It is the best therapy in the world, far better than any medication I’ve tried. I’m glad I’ve stumbled upon your channel. Our skill level is very similar and I enjoy watching your rounds.

Great video. Thank you for sharing your story. My step dad and grandpa introduced me to the game when I was a teenager. I didn’t take it seriously until recently.

Golf, man. Awesome story. Glad you’re well and thanks for bringing us your unique content. When I can’t get out there and hack it up, I love to watch people enjoying and respecting the game. Keep up the good work!

One of the best golf vids ever. Glad you’re here man.

Thanks for sharing your journey ,very inspirational, I’m going something similar , I have very sick parents , in and out of the hospital , playing a round of golf with my buddies I tend to forget all of my daily troubles and worries , I feel alive when I play golf . Thanks again This video made my day , god bless and stay safe

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ed. It's been really touching reading these comments and learning that it's a shared experience we feel of escaping life's other worries when we're on the course.

Without a doubt you are my favorite KZreadr right now. Please keep making these videos. Unbelievable story!

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ben. I look forward to sharing more!

Hi Adam , what a encourage story from you ! Loved it ! Actually saw you in person at Van open Fraserview GC in Aug! I am in the flight B group , have been golf for three years and won my first overall net champion in Van open! Keep up the great work ! Wish you all the best !

Amazing story! Love from Northern Ireland :)

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much from Canada! During my one trip to the British Isles, a lesser-known course (Dunbar in Scotland) delivered one of the best golf days of my life. Do you have any recommendations for hidden gems in Northern Ireland? Would be cool to play a round there together if (hopefully when) I play that way!

Very inspirational video Adam; thanks for sharing such intimate details with us. I don't have as emotional a connection with golf, but I too grew up near a pitch and putt course, where I first learned the game at the age of 9 - and quickly fell in love with it. I hacked around various courses with a mish-mash of old discarded clubs (far too long and heavy for me) until I was a teenager, after which I basically ignored the game until my mid 40's. Since then I've been a once or twice a week golfer and have fought my way to a 14 handicap; but can't seem to improve beyond that level. Even after replacing most of the clubs in my bag with fitted irons and driver (and a few other clubs I bought online), I can't shake that mid-handicap. So as I close in on retirement (or at least semi-retirement) I have decided to start really getting serious about the game (not so serious that I stop having fun). I signed up for 6 months worth of indoor practice sessions and lessons every second week; to work on making my swing more efficient and repeatable. I also bought an indoor putting mat and practice 7 foot putts daily. My goal is to become a scratch golfer; but if I can get my handicap down to 6 or 7 like you, I would be quite satisfied with that because one thing I've learned over the years is that it's not always about the the destination; sometimes it's about the journey. Thanks again for sharing yours; and if you're ever in the Okanagan Valley feel free to look me up, it would be an honour to host you at my club.

What a beautiful story. I'm inspired by you and thankful I found your channel. Blessings.

Transformative video and content in general. I watch your channel very often, and share the same passion for golf despite how awful I am. Keep inspiring people to be the best version of themselves!

Wow. Chills. 🙏

It’s awesome to see you get healthy, must be the most incredible change to your quality of life. This really home for me. Dealing with chronic health issues that we just can’t seem to figure out, golf keeps me going. I know that no matter how I’m feeling, when I’ve got a round booked on the weekend I always have something to look forward to

@NotAScratchGolfer

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It's so uplifting to hear that others share this relationship golf. Wishing you good health and low scores!

Just seeing this now. Thank you so much for sharing!

How does a not a scratch golfer make you tear up ffs :) When something pulls in all walks of life there is nothing like it. Golf is one of the most frustrating and beautiful things you can do to pass time in an environment so beautiful with friends or just alone. There are not too many passions left out there for us to enjoy anymore. The fun police are out to destroy everything. An inspirational story and hope your channel grows.

Great story, happy your on the other side of this.👍👊

So wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you. Truly Inspirational.

Just started watching your channel. My first round was under the lights at a Pitch and Putt in Dubai while on a Naval Deployment to the Middle East. I only remember one good shot (about 15 feet from the hole). I started playing regularly upon returning to the states. Make it a great day!