7 Things Scratch Golfers Do That You (Probably) Don’t
70K views · Oct 13, 2025 · Sports
Comments · 101
@kevinogill6726 · 11 months ago
Great video. As a former playing professional I would add one more thing; stay in the moment Example: in one event I had made six birdies in a row, on the 7th hole I found myself in the middle of the fairway off the tee - 190 to the hole - on a par 5, and said to myself “wow, I’m going to at least make 7 birdies in a row” Before I knew it I was trying to get up & down to save par Okay to plan but only think about the shot at hand.
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@bagshaw2 · 11 months ago
Hi there, I am a high school golf coach, seven points of wonderful wisdom are right on and very helpful. Thanks
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@redmaple114 · 11 months ago
This is one of the best, if not THE best, videos about "how to play better golf". Excellent content, superb presentation!
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@Alcedo54 · 11 months ago
Loved your video although I’m a senior golfer who started golf when 70 years old and some things seem a little to hard for me to bring in practice. I love the ‘ball-stick’ game and consider it tho most mentally challenging activity in my life. For me the insight that lowered my scores is that every shot counts. Every shot teaches you and every shot gives you a chance for glory or a great score. If I miss hit after a great T-shot I know I was to eager to make the birdy but I have a great chance to practice my bunker shot in play😁
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@ProfessorJM1 · 11 months ago
One good thing that may take pressure off you (I’m a high pressure guy, but ultimately I just love striking and the quest to strike a golf ball solid…) is if you hit a good shot, obviously that’s the reward, in itself, but if you don’t, it’s the opportunity to hit another kind of shot well. It keeps you in THAT moment. I like you, Brother, appreciate your temperament, and humility. Good video.
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@76MUTiger · 11 months ago
DECADE golf says take 10% of your distance to the green as your shot dispersion pattern. For my 7-iron at 150, that's 15 yds diameter dispersion, or 7.5 yds left of target and right of target. Set the target as close to the flag as you can so 100% of your pattern still fits on the green. There are other modifiers, but just remember that 10% of the distance into the green is your dispersion (modify as required).
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@Jeremy_0106 · 11 months ago
As a high handicap golfer, my priorities are usually: no 3 putts and only 3 lost balls. <br>If I do that, I feel like I’ve had a good day.
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@henrikvester7171 · 11 months ago (edited)
The Sure way to success in golf: Buy a shiny new set of clubs 😊
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@ericfraser1247 · 11 months ago
Thank you! Best golf video on YouTube ever!
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@DJ_Dronic · 11 months ago
Legit information. Very informative and impressively well explained video. Props!
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@stephencooney6509 · 8 months ago
I really enjoy your videos. My first was never rush again, I still watch Fred Couples almost every day! An acronym that I use for my pr.e shot routine is SLEW. Stance. Lie. Elevation. Wind. I've adopted your think, feel, play box model. Thanks!
@RobertSilvia-t5h · 8 months ago
Returning to golfing after decades. No expectation. Wonderful content thank you.
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