The Swingtweaks promo is only for new swingtweakers, but don't worry, Swingtweaks are going to do a promo for all accounts next week!

Your putting is what gets you out of trouble it’s like you’re guaranteed a two putt from any distance. Amazing stuff!

Last three months I’ve been taking only 4 clubs to the range - 9 iron, my 50, 56, and 60 Vokeys. Every shot under 70 yards, most 10 to 25 yds. Not nearly as much fun as bombing drives and hybrids but I need less work there. I then hit the putting green for 30 minutes. My goal every round - no double bogeys. Rarely happens. Last 3 rounds (54 holes) - 1 double bogey, zero 3 putts, numerous up and downs for par, zero duffed or scalded chips. Preaching to the choir, but short game is where it’s at and watching you and how you manage the course has really helped me. Thanks bro!

started golf 3 months ago and have been playing famously bad (124 bad)... yesterday I tried to stay positive over every shot and went 10 over through 9 holes... crazy to think I have the ability to shoot a 92 but I've been well over the hundreds. golf really is between the ears

@JohnnyUtah13

5 ай бұрын

100% agree. I started last year. Before I start my swing, I take a deep breath, and then think about nothing. Once you learn the fundamentals, its all about establishing muscle memory through practice....IMO

Your mindset is perfect for your skill level. You play smart golf and have emphasized putting and the short game and you're smart enough to understand that a bogey is a perfectly acceptable score on a tough hole or following a poor shot. If I could offer any advice at all it would be this: Your shot tendency off the tee is to pull/draw/hook the ball left (I'm very similar and play to a 3 hdcp). You could benefit from teeing the ball up on the far left side of the tee box and aiming down the right side of most holes. I notice that you tend to just automatically tee the ball up in the middle of the teeing area on every hole. Give yourself a little more margin for error by using the full width of the tee box and tee the ball up on the left side. You are allowed to stand outside the box as long as the ball is between the markers.

That back 9 was magnificent. So well played Adam!

Congrats, very solid stuff from 8 to 18 after what unfortunately happened on the 7th, keep it up

Solid, thoughtful counsel, thanks Adam!

nice round, adam! way to bring it back and keep the ship steady!!

As always excellent advice on course management

What a putt on 11 Adam!! Great vid, as always.

Yay I got the code. I can't wait to get to the range to record my swing.

I have dropped 3 shots since watching your channel 2 months ago. Slowly but surely the right mindset and putting my ego aside is paying dividends 😊

Always good to see you post. You in Palm Springs currently?

That course is right by my house. I was like, "No, dont hit the 9 iron in the water!" on hole 2.

What a cleanup! So tough to not check out after a front like that (with only 3 bad holes really which I find even harder to deal with because it feels less like a trend). Well done to use the new 9 new me mentality, something I try if my front is brutal but can’t say it always works out haha

Felt like I was so close with breaking 80 yesterday, I shot a 38 in the front 9, and then my mentality went to the garbage because we ended up getting slowed down at the turn and I felt rushed for no reason. Shot 46 (+11) on the back. I always come back to your videos and I'm going back out in a bit to try to break 80 for the first time! Thank you Adam for the awesome content.

That was a spectacular grinding out of a great score!

One thing that has really helped me is playing men’s club and events that use my handicap. Even thought it’s very little actually on the line it makes silly mistakes feel even more silly and has helped me prioritize the end result over my ego.

Genius 😎 views and video play time are through the roof with this one trying to find that code

My childhood course, I haven't seen it in forever! They haven't changed a thing in 20 years 😅 You may struggle with long shots, but your short game is dam good. Easier said then done to break 80.

That was a badass back 9! Great vid

If you're ever in Tacoma, Washington, I would love to play a round with you at Chambers Bay.

Do you use Arccos Adam? I'd love to see you SG data for short game/putting - need to know what to aim for to be crushing my up and down game :)

Is that a new black ops driver I see you rocking, there, Adam???

for a guy who almost always makes the smart shot. I am really surprised you tried to muscle that ball out of the buried 10 inch grass. A simple pitch back into play was what I expected from you to be honest. I guess that is why I said "almost always" lmao. joking aside, another great video as usual!

That was awe-inspiring 👏

Just a glaring reminder of why I need to be working on my lag putting…

Great video man! What is your handicap? Im new at golf and you have help me a, just to give a perspektive of how it is when non professional players play. Keep up the good work 👊👊

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and glad you enjoyed it!! My index is currently a 7.3. Throughout the season it tends to fluctuate all the way from the low 9s to the high 5s.

I think the GIR is what helps you keep your score down. And you don't get down if you make a bad shot or score on a hole!! Way to hang in there and shoot under 80!!

Never heard the ‘loft’ line before 😂 I’ll be borrowing that one

a lot of breaking 80 is NOT the swing. it's strategy and decision making.

@okboomer12345

5 ай бұрын

Sure but this guy's short game and putting is still by far the main reason he breaks 80.

@strokerAce411

5 ай бұрын

@@okboomer12345that tells you 2 things - chip to get it on the green, no matter what... practice lag putting. not making putts, lagging it close

@jez443

5 ай бұрын

Not true. Double chipping, not getting off the tee consistently, missing short putts, and hitting shots fat/thin will kill any score. Even though Adam doesn’t have a conventionally great swing he knows how to make contact consistently and his short game and putting is actually really good. Being able to execute the right strategy takes good enough ball striking and short game where you’re keeping it in play consistently.

@steveschwab922

5 ай бұрын

Contact and distance control are required to break 80 even when course management is excellent.

@pngo2017

5 ай бұрын

@@okboomer12345 both areas where most amateurs like us honestly don't focus and practice as much...they're the same areas that Tour Pros shine above the league below them.

Adam as a fellow BC golfer, if you put in just a little bit of work on your driving, I can see you becoming scratch easily. Huge back nine 😮

What do you use to film your videos on the course? Go pro with a tripod or stake?

Would love to play a round with you if you’re ever in West Virginia! Im a member at Sleepy Hollow CC and Berry Hill CC. They are totally different courses in terms of how they play I think they would make for great videos!

Nice video, Adam! I'm looking to buy some tweaks but didn't see the code once. I don't expect to win the contest, just looking to save some cash - let me know!

@NotAScratchGolfer

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! You can use the code GOLFISHARD for 20% off ;)

Legend

It's pretty simple math; most courses are par 72, so getting under 80 means being +7 or better. The more pars the better, and going +2 on a single hole makes totaling +7 or better a challenge. I think you've said in the past that you should never follow a bad shot with a dumb one (if you didn't you should start).

I never thought I’d see you play this course! Too bad it’s snow here now. Are you in AB often?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Yeah bummer you guys don't get the season we do out on the Coast! When do courses there reopen? This was filmed last July when I was in town for my buddy's wedding.

@ryandotto9452

5 ай бұрын

Usually mid - end April, could be end of March this year.

What are all the books you would recommend for a new golfer? I see you listed 3 in this video for putting, any others for swing, course management, etc?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

I can't recommend Bob Rotella enough, especially "Golf is Not a Game of Perfect."

We need info on the Palm Desert NASG Open in May!

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

May 30 - Jun 2! I'll share more details in a video next Thurs!

What a damn 79

When did you film this? It's Edmonton in (well, Sherwood Park), but that is definitely not what the weather is like right now. - signed, Deeply Confused.

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Lol, this was back in July

@jeffsuess377

5 ай бұрын

Surprised my buddy and I didn't run into you. That's on our list of semi regular courses. With all of the exotic places you play, it was weird seeing a course 20 minutes away from the house, that I've played since I was a kid. Seeing the first hole ..."Wait, I know that parking lot! I've snap hooked it into that parking lot! As always, keep up the good work!@@NotAScratchGolfer

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

haha I hear ya. I'm lucky that the channel has brought me to some awesome golf destinations. But apart form that, I'm playing golf wherever I find myself. In Edmonton I also played Northern Bear and Belvedere. A good friend of mine lives that way so I'm sure I'll get out again this Summer. Any other recommendations?@@jeffsuess377

Adam, what would you recommend as a site for booking golf rounds in Vancouver? I’m there for a short trip in may and want to plan ahead (I am in Asia usually) Any booking site recommendations for Ottawa?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Hope you have a great time in Vancouver! I've never played in Ottawa so not sure about there. In Vancouver, we have three munis that are all bookable through teetimes.vancouver.ca. There isn't really another amalgamator for local tee times unfortunately.

@ileisl

5 ай бұрын

@@NotAScratchGolfer thanks Adam!

my one and only goal this year is to break 80... first try tomorrow morning wish me luck lol

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Good luck, man! Don't be dissuaded if you card a lot of rounds just on the cusp. You'll do it.

@skizzot91r

5 ай бұрын

@@NotAScratchGolfer thanks dude.. I shot 79 once last year but it was from front tees and that was before my short game lesson .. shot exactly 80 a couple times but who knows .. great content as always my friend

Do you find your score is more consistent walking vs riding? I see you walk more thus a larger data set but just curious. To me walking feels better as I'm working at my own pace and not someone elses.

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

I definitely play my best golf when walking. If nothing else, I find I read greens better when I'm walking the course.

Back to the PXGs? What happened to those cool bronzy Sub70s?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Still gaming the Sub70s! Just don't always upload my videos sequentially. This was filmed back in July.

You made that 5ft 'er look like ho hum...your lag putting is really good. I'm putting way more time into putting practice vs hitting buckets.

Not sure what I'm doing wrong but when I use the promo code on the app it says "That code didn't seem to work". I'm sure I'm not first 20 to try but still won't give me the 20% or anything. Only area I see to add a code is for Credits, should I be doing it somewhere else?

@swingtweaks

5 ай бұрын

Hey Jordan, the free tweak is only available for new accounts. It looks like you already have an account from what we can see. We will be running a promo for current Swingtweaks accounts next week though so stay tuned!

@Kingslayer912

5 ай бұрын

@@swingtweakswhats the code

@jordanheppell3144

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! @@swingtweaks

How do you hit so many greens in regulation?? I have the hardest time doing that

I cannot agree with this man more I’ve only been golfing for two years and the most important things I believe he preaches - don’t take it too Seriously you’re not going to the PGA and play to control or limit your damage. I was an over 100 golfer year one. As bad as 130. My second year in Golf, I averaged 90 by the end of the year and was able to card a 79. Mostly this was me realizing that just because I’m 250 yards from the green doesn’t mean I need to hit my Threewood. And if I go into the water off my tee shot calm down and make sure you make a solid second shot Be safe off the tee and make sure your second shot is just good contact don’t worry too much about where it lands. Just make sure you have a good solid swing that’s what’s help me.

Did you move away from Vancouver?

Where is this course located?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Edmonton, Canada

I must be blind. LOL

does this code flash on the screen or is it visible for a few seconds? Struggling

@swingtweaks

5 ай бұрын

It doesn't flash... its just... there. ;) you'll find it. I know you will. shhhhhh

@brianfisher938

5 ай бұрын

@@swingtweaks I give up, I'm either trying too hard or not hard enough

@brandonwilmoth8977

5 ай бұрын

Yeah me either, I have watched the video 3 times over, didn't see anything. If it's a riddle and the code is actually "examplecode" that code doesn't work anyway. Pretty lame@@brianfisher938

@brandonwilmoth8977

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I was going to finally sign up for Swingtweaks but there's no code to be found and I watched the video 3 times over. Unless its some riddle where "examplecode" is the code, that code doesn't even work.@@brianfisher938

@swingtweaks

5 ай бұрын

We've had a bunch found and claimed so far... the code is there, and its not a riddle.@@brandonwilmoth8977

Have you always had a flat golf swing?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Yep

@thegame2427

5 ай бұрын

do you think timing is more crucial in a flatter golf swing? my buddy has one. He seems to get off rhythm a lot on bad rounds@@NotAScratchGolfer

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

I'm not enough of a swing guru to comment with any authority. Coach says it's unreasonably flat and that it's a miracle that I get it on plane lol@@thegame2427

@thegame2427

5 ай бұрын

thanks@@NotAScratchGolfer

"So why do so many ams struggle to break their scoring barriers on layouts like these?" Your answer was literally the entire answer. Guys pull their drivers and rip on them so hard that even if they hit the ball perfect the landing zone where you wouldn't behind a tree for those distances would be 25 yards. So on Parkland courses like this yield massive scores because you're playing pinball in the trees.

Hit fairways and greens. take out worse then bogey, and have a good short game...break 80 every time

Driver ball position is slightly too far back...possibly standing too far away from the ball on driver swing...causing the blocks out to the right

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Good eye. This vid was filmed back in July. I've taken a few lessons since then and have moved my ball position a bit!

@OffBrandGolf

5 ай бұрын

Nice. No promo code for this free SwingTweak!

99% of handicappers dont have your putting acumen. You make 2 putts as if it's a given. Time and time again your able to post your score due to your putting. Its amazing

Not 3/4 putting +never practice putting is my problem😂😂

What brought you to our little city? Cant be the local muni's.

I cannot find that code lol

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

It's in there...twice!

Adam I know you’re against drastic swing changes but you really could benefit from a much more upright swing. Being so flat just brings in so many chances for bad things to happen like hitting it fat.

There is three games I play a lot of.......golf, bowling and cornhole.......and I don't want to be filmed on any of them. End up getting a lot of "I really look like that?!?!?" comments. Lol

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

Lol I feel ya. i know my swing isn't the most athletic, but I sometimes struggle to believe it's as ugly as it actually appears on video lol

I couldn't break 100 if my life depended on it. I've literally stopped even trying to play. Glad you're enjoying the game, it's just no longer for me.

Better than Riggs’ swing!

What are you gaming these days? Looks like your equipment has changed? Time for an updated WITB?

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

This round was actually from back in July. The bag was mostly PXG at the time, and I since switched to mostly Sub70 & Titleist (WITB here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/amWIs7iPZs3dfJs.htmlsi=7H9hnwJpl8LQi2HS)

I watched the video twice and still never found the code 😂

I'm wondering whether you can beat Charlie Woods

Hole 2 at broadmoor is the worst

I’ve found the key breaking 80 is to hit fewer shots 🤷‍♂️

Geese it would be nice to get your score lol

To hell with besting 80. Shining at the local Fat-Shot Tourney matters more than chasing something that ain't gonna happen. Crispy shots with a proper stroke incur a penalty; moving the ball requires what comes natural -- hitting the ball fat, laying sod over the ball. It is difficult to embrace one's personal ineptitude but to win at shi^^y golf that's what is demanded.

I’ve watched this video 10 times and can’t find the code 😭

@swingtweaks

5 ай бұрын

You'll find it! The fact its hard is a good thing... maybe you'll be one of the 20!

An “average” male handicap per USGA data (last updated 1/3/2024) is 14.0, who Cap Patrol predicts will shoot 79 only once every 12 years. Even a 13 handicap is expected to shoot 79 only once every 6 years. Better golfers tend to keep handicaps, so all of this data is skewed lower than it would be for the general population of golfers. Needles to say then, if you’re breaking 80…you are *not* an “average” golfer.

You swing from 120 yards in is clutch. 80 yards in really clutch. That’s what separates you from us 18 handicappers. You are almost a scratch golfer.

I love your commentary and attitude but it drive me nuts that you track "unobstructed" drives instead of FIR. A clear shot from a ball deep in the rough can be just as damaging as a ball in the trees.

@NotAScratchGolfer

5 ай бұрын

It can be but it rarely is. I'd rather be 120 out from the first cut than 150 out from the fairway in virtually every instance, personally. I do track FIRs for handicapping purpose and I find that there's no discernible correlation between FIRs and my score, whereas the "unobstructed drives" stat gives me a much clearer picture of where I lose strokes.

First 😊

Yo first

Ball don’t like. Your best swing coach is the ball. Looks like coaching is paying off.

You can still have fun with bad golf. You cannot have fun with a bad attitude.