DESTINATION SCRATCH EPISODE 8 “Looking for confidence” INDIVIDUAL COURSE VLOG Every shot TORQUAY GOLF CLUB #golf #vlog #vlogs #golfvlog #golfvlogs #youtubegolf #golfyoutube #torquay #torquaygolfclub #devon #devongolf #pga
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@jamesrobinson74582 ай бұрын
Lester, just a thought! Carry on being you. A golf vlog is a golf vlog, I know I watch yours because you are you, your humility and sense of humour is always present, we share your pain and gain whenever it appears and celebrate and commiserate in equal measure. I can see how much you want the channel to be a success to help you grow and I think the subscribers will come if they see hat we see. Thank you for sharing.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers James! Really appreciate the kind words! Means a lot! So thank you.
@neilcoles16832 ай бұрын
The change of putter grip as really helped you Lester, you look much more complicated and confident now, love the videos, keep being you and keep up the good work
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
It’s feeling good at the moment Neil, although I’m not getting too excited as I’ve been here before 😂
@jamesbrewster7332 ай бұрын
Well done Bernie. Just little things, good score is coming
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks James and I hope so 😂
@markr77uk2 ай бұрын
Well done Bernie - good shooting considering the 8 on the card 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Mark
@Penfoldcommandoiii2 ай бұрын
Putting stroke looks so much smoother and reliable now 🎉
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
So far so good 😂
@idttaylor19772 ай бұрын
Really good score considering what happened on the 3rd. Some lovely putting and a good number of birdies. I hope this round achieved its aim with some more confidence
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I’m hoping it will too. Sometimes it’s nice to have a change of scenery and go somewhere that you have happy memories.
@liamsecker23722 ай бұрын
Torquay looked in amazing condition the other day when driving past. Apparently asking to play a round when your on a family holiday wasn’t acceptable!! Enjoyed your commentary on this video. You highlight how good the course is.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
😂 did you have the clubs in the car, just incase Liam!? 😂
@liamsecker23722 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolfhalf set hidden under the suitcase 😊 maybe next time I’ll get a round in
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Love that 😂 😂
@robertbroxton6555Ай бұрын
Decent round mate good putting
@berniebarnesgolfАй бұрын
Cheers Rob.
@stuartmcinnes29032 ай бұрын
Good battling after that 8.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Stuart! Was pleased with the score.
@neilward72752 ай бұрын
Putting is unbo 👍🏻👍🏻. You Found a putter that you actually look comfortable with. 🎉🎉🎉
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I’ve been using it for about a month now Neil and it’s the best I’ve felt with a putter in my hands since I was a junior.
@neilward72752 ай бұрын
You just look comfortable over the ball. Tee to green you’re fine. Save couple of shots per round on green then bobs your uncle n fannys your aunt 🤞🤞🤞👍🏻👍🏻
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
😂 I feel a really good round isn’t far away, well I hope not 😂
@rolfvandulst16052 ай бұрын
Great vlog Bernie. Putting like a pro!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks Rolf! Definitely seen an improvement with the putter.
@alisonburgess3452 ай бұрын
Good video Bernie - enjoyed that. Nice punchy pace with good commentary. (That blasted 8 😢)
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Absolutely destroyed my score Alison 😢
@martynmurfitt-wrather75552 ай бұрын
Ah ..confidence…that one club we all need in the bag! Good effort & you are on the right track!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Martyn! We all need that one club as you say!
@kevthepongo2 ай бұрын
I've just watched the Jameson links vlogs with you and Dan, Bernie. I don't know what the putting stats tell you but you definitely look more comfortable with the standard putter like what you use in this vlog. Enjoyable as ever 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree Kev! It was after that trip that I went back to the conventional length putter.
@kevmoore21482 ай бұрын
Nice to see a normal putter in play 😁 claw grip looks solid 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
You will see it later this week Kev 😂
@damiensharkey66032 ай бұрын
You chipping and putting is come on really well. Keep it going
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Working hard on or Damien
@tylerlove20522 ай бұрын
Even though I’ve never been there, I feel very familiar with Torquay so that was nice to watch! Your stroke with that putter looked much better as you weren’t dragging your hands through at impact. Good battle out there, just the one big number did you in. Wasn’t sure about DMing you on Instagram so I’ll do it here. Got my new Sub70 irons this week!! Been over a decade since I got new irons so very excited. Tried them on the range and they’re very different than what I had as there’s basically no offset and they’re forged, but I hit them well and can’t wait to try them on the course!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
That’s awesome Tyler! Let me know how you get on with them!
@andrewpoupart67292 ай бұрын
Really well played Lester, don't get beaten up by your handicap, just go out there and enjoy yourself. Putting stroke looks very good, just that chipping to try and crack. Thanks for another great vlog.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks Andrew. Yeah agree the chipping still isn’t right and needs some work.
@davidwalters3132 ай бұрын
Good video. It looks a slightly easier course than Churston GC but still some interesting holes.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Greens are better at Torquay at the moment David.
@Robster64802 ай бұрын
Putting and chipping is definitely better. Greens are better so that helps a lot because you can stroke putts rather than hitting them!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Agreed! The greens are a lot quicker than Churstons are currently!
@bards74432 ай бұрын
I used to putt like you @lester.... taking a small backstroke and trying to push harder on the forward stroke to regulate distance. I had a lesson from a pro and what is much easier is to regulate your distance by the length of the backstroke itself.... longer putt, longer backstroke
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I have an issue where I can’t take the putter back, so increasing the backstroke is unfortunately impossible for me.
@bards74432 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf no good mate. Strange that you can't take the putter back yet you can swing a full club.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I guess it’s because the longer clubs are swung at speed.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Think it’s the fact a full swing is at speed.
@shaynumclaynum2 ай бұрын
Great golf. Loved that!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend
@NeilBurnellPhotography2 ай бұрын
Great stuff mate, looks like you’re playing and putting pretty well to me.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, a bit up and down at the minute. Some good stuff and some bad too.
@fabianm89442 ай бұрын
I love that you’re trying to make a serious video But the duck incident had me laughing to tears Another great video Bernie
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
😂 the duck ruined my serious video Fabian 😂
@micksimpson27272 ай бұрын
confidence will come just keep it going and a bit of look is everything well played Lester
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Mick! I don’t feel the game is too far away from being good.
@user-ow2qd6bn8r2 ай бұрын
Well done. 👏
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks Jamie
@rogermickcollison40032 ай бұрын
Good round Bernie,I think you putt better without the arm lock.👍👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
So do I Roger, the arm lock is in the garage currently 😂
@deanfarrell64572 ай бұрын
Nice round Lester nice to see you playing my home course nice tips to 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Dean! It’s in a superb condition! Greens so good.
@andrewjohnston59422 ай бұрын
Considering that one hole, that is great shooting. Confidence is everything.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Andrew. Unfortunately I didn’t declare the round before I teed off. So didn’t count for handicap.
@yadthink2 ай бұрын
Nicely done, Bernie! Keep at it and I have a hunch you'll return to scratch soon. You can do it!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I think “Destination Scratch” may have to continue in 2025 😂
@johndarby25642 ай бұрын
3 over with a snowman, that's some golfing! Putter set up and stroke look really good with the shorter putter and all round game looking solid. Great vlog, really enjoyed it and now off to look at your WITB to work out the 2 iron, 5 wood set up and what's missing!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I’ve dropped the 7 wood for the 2 iron John.
@bobbybirch62212 ай бұрын
Good vid Leicester i notice you got new putter
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
It’s a new old one Bobby
@glennbaugh-brown52092 ай бұрын
Hi Lester I enjoyed the vlog and other than the 8 it was a solid round. What I would say about confidence and I've never played Torquay so maybe wrong here but maybe you need to find it with your driver as you only hit it 3 times how many times did Jordan hit his. But take the positives chipping and putting a lot better 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
It’s not a long course or really a driver course Glenn. It’s very bouncy and the pince points of the holes are at 260-290 yards so hitting it into that area is silly and not how you play Torquay.
@briggs77772 ай бұрын
Well played Bernie, without that blow up hole, you'd be par or in the red 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Lots of mistakes though and a high number, I’m pleased with the score mate.
@salsabil22 ай бұрын
I played Torquay a few weeks ago and boy did those greens cause me problems..no doubt as you've played Torquay many times you had a good idea of pace and break.Very enjoyable episode Bernie👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Greens are the best I’ve seen them.
@johnmorrison95592 ай бұрын
I thought it was a top round, despite the bad hole. Really enjoying this series
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks John and glad you are enjoying the series.
@colinbrimicombe2 ай бұрын
Great to see you bqck on your old stomping ground Lester, apart from the one hole you played brilliantly, keep plugging away and enjoy buddy...
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Colin! The course is class at the moment!
@davepalmerton24292 ай бұрын
Overall a good round, Bernie. I sympathies with you, I will have that one hole that wrecks my scorecard every once in a while. Such is golf.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
It seems to be 2 or 3 this year Dave unfortunately. Absolutely killing my scores.
@davesimmons79072 ай бұрын
Great video Bernie, good format. I too have had the birdie followed by a triple bogey or more and sometimes it's just one shot that sets off a chain of events. Is there a video you can do on commitment ? I seem to be worrying too much about the result that I actually forget to play the golf shot, if that makes sense
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Great idea Dave! I struggle with this too!
@tomarthurs99752 ай бұрын
Nice solid round Bernie & the putting looks on point as well .
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom. Work in progress as they say 😂
@philwinstanley78992 ай бұрын
Well played Bernie. I think you look so much more comfortable with that putter than the arm lock. 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
The arm lock is my safety net Phil
@simonwalker16112 ай бұрын
Good stuff Lester. See you have moved back to a short putter. Enjoying the journey.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Simon! Glad you are enjoying the series.
@jamessteven27272 ай бұрын
Tidy round mate 👏
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers James.
@owencake7692 ай бұрын
Game looks can't wait to see it in person next week 😂
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Hoping the game travels to wales Owen 😂
@adrianscott60052 ай бұрын
3 over with an 8 !!!! I’d say your ball striking is so much better than when you were still filming with Dan. Where would you say you need to improve Lester ?
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Short game is a constant battle Adrian. Haven’t felt comfortable this year mate.
@adrianscott60052 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf James Wiltshire has been struggling badly but has just put a video out if that helps 👍🏼
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Yeah I’ve watched that one. Mine is more physiological I think.
@michaelbowers69042 ай бұрын
Putter on fire 🔥 😂
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Makes a change Michael 😂
@larsholthusen27072 ай бұрын
🎉
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching Lars.
@willbostonehouse47132 ай бұрын
Great video buddy FairPlay.👍🏻
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Appreciate that!
@willbostonehouse47132 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf no problem buddy. 👍🏻👍🏻
@ChrisFebry2 ай бұрын
Putting looked much better, way more positive stroke 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Chris! It’s working at the moment 😂
@RustyManisduckman2 ай бұрын
Lester, you might be a bit disappointed with your score, but I think your head is in a good place. Would of been real easy to blow up after a snowman (8). I would be really happy with your final
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Hate a snowman 😂
@garrywhite4682 ай бұрын
You putting was good mate just a few costly mistakes but overall adequate decent knock 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks Garry, was pleased with the way I played, but one major mistake and a couple of minor ones made the score higher then it should / could have been.
@garrywhite4682 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf playing there on Saturday B team match hopefully watching your vlog will help me get around the course 👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Have you not played it before Garry?
@garrywhite4682 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf many times but it plays differently every time I play it 😂
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
😂 it’s a bit bouncy at the moment and the greens are rapid!
@damiensharkey66032 ай бұрын
Your a good player. Your chipping is coming on. Just think about the irons or clubs your playing.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
What do you mean Damien?
@damiensharkey66032 ай бұрын
Pulling left with driver a lot here and in Ireland 🇮🇪
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m not comfortable with the driver at the moment Damien.
@nigelhf19662 ай бұрын
Lester, you are good enough for 3-4 birdies a round at least, the par 4 disaster should have been no worse than a 5, witha chip out to the fairway and trust your long game.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Yeah I was a bit annoyed with myself as the hole contained several mistakes Nigel.
@geoffw85652 ай бұрын
Lester, just a thought ! Do you think maybe a better approach regarding improving your game is maybe to forget initially scores and what your handicap is and focus on just improving your technique ? Maybe your vlog would be more about your swing improvements /technique learning and less on what you score ? I've had several long lay offs ( 8/9 years )and lost my game and confidence ( was club champion at my club in Sussex 16 years ago ) I now don't really care what my handicap is ( a shabby 5.4 but should be so much better ) but I'm more interested in improving the swing fundamentals/ technique and am slowly learning more and more and slowly getting there ( I'm a fit 69 year old ) Time running out though 😥
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Maybe Geoff, but no one likes or watches lesson videos on here, so it’s pointless filming, editing and making those type of videos unfortunately.
@geoffw85652 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf Yes Lester I totally get that point but I think ( and I guess your doing it ) working on technique and making your swing more solid is the only way to go. Obviously technique changes take time and are painful ( I know that from experience ) But it's a journey !
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I have regular lessons, but if I’m honest with playing twice a week in comps, the odd match and trying to film / edit videos I don’t really have a lot of time to practice, so it’s the odd hour here and there.
@geoffw85652 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf Totally understand Lester ! Anyway keep it going ! A quitter never wins and a winner never quits !
@michaelmccreery81922 ай бұрын
Game unfortunately not good enough, stick to the enjoyable content you provide.
@johntokn2 ай бұрын
Was this filmed before your trip to Ireland with Dan? You played off scratch in Ireland?
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
No this was filmed last week. I don’t take any shots off Dan. I was 3.7 in Ireland, the same as I am here John.
@paulbatchelor81532 ай бұрын
Well done mate good golf what golf tracer do you use Bernie
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
It’s called shotracer Paul, free app which is usable on android and apple. It is a bit temperamental and crashes a bit.
@danmoore91432 ай бұрын
Nice video. How many putters do you use a year?
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
3 this year so far! 😂 I have a collection of about 10 Dan 😂
@Baz3032 ай бұрын
I've gone all mechanical again with my swing my confidence is terrible. I'm as good as telling the ball to go in the crap 😭 I had a good run of the only thought I had was where the ball will land...stupid bloody game 😁
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
It’s literally the best and worse game Baz! 😂
@bards74432 ай бұрын
better hurry up and film it before the summer is over :)
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I think it’s finish now Brad 😂
@bards74432 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf June 14th was summer :D
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
😂 unfortunately I think you were right 😂
@ybach642 ай бұрын
Played LB
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend.
@Stephenpettitt1982 ай бұрын
Well played Lester! Can I add on you EG to follow your scores? Or is that a bit stalkery?
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Cheers Stephen and course you can add me.
@Stephenpettitt1982 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf cheers mate, interesting to see what scores you put in, looks like you put a lot of cards in. Feels like a lot of the better players at my club only put cards in when they are playing in a comp they think they might have a chance of winning. Not sure if that’s to protect it going up or down tbh
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I put cards In every time I tee it up.
@Stephenpettitt1982 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf Me too unless I’m playing a match. Would hate to shoot a good score and see t not count towards my handicap
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Yeah there the only time I don’t either
@brianmurray41992 ай бұрын
I'm no where near as good as golfer as you. My last round I went 51-38 and that 38 I had a triple. Trying hard to make a change when I get it right it's great when I don't it's horrible
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Great 9 holes Brian!
@TisGolf2 ай бұрын
Lester lester lester.... during your vids there is alot of cutting whilst you talk and as a viewer it is very off puting.... try and smarten the editiing or try to continually talk, example the first 2 mins talking in your car it looked like it cut 8 times? we like watching lester so as positive criticism not negative try and spruce that part up :) good luck bro with all your journey
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
You try and cut out the waffle and change camera angles to make the video more engaging. Stood or sat in the same place for several minutes is not the style I want. I want the videos to be quick paced and choppy.
@TisGolf2 ай бұрын
@@berniebarnesgolf You do you then Lester it is a tad hard to watch now i see it every 7 seconds in your vids... i will check back in when you have some staff to take care of the proffessional stuff :) have a good journey
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Only comment like this so everyone else seems to be happy with the edit.
@brianhedges68772 ай бұрын
Komment agro rhythm!
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
😂 had to use google translate Brian 😂
@Baz3032 ай бұрын
How's big G getting on with the new irons ?
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I’ll get him on the channel soon Baz! He likes them I think.
@Baz3032 ай бұрын
Sounds good. I got the same irons. Struggled at first with them but loving them now.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
His ball flight is so much higher now Baz!
@davidwharton63332 ай бұрын
You played well for 17 holes just 1 poor hole take that as a positive and move on
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Absolutely David! It was a pleasing round as I felt I scored better then I played.
@SteLing-oo9hw2 ай бұрын
Resub on my new account,just to help out numbers.I don't normally post on here latrly either. Question I am looking to join one of these courses down here as I now live around the Totnes Road.I emailed you a couple of years ago to ask where to move to.Is it an area to join playmore golf or one club? In your opinion being the only local knowledgable lad I would know of other than Dan big oggie etc without trying to sound rude to any of these clubs which is the best all round club down here? I have zero golf mates down here and it's crap playing alone so I've not played any real golf sinse last year in the Midlands.I am a mid handicap player I like a long hole and good par 3's and proper par 4's not 250 yarders etc. As for this vlog What a player you're pal,that's a tidy game you have👌 I look forward to you showing us more of these courses aswell. Steve
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
The best golf club for a social side is Torquay, best course for all year play is Churston and stover in the next 5 years will be the best but they are currently going through a period of redevelopment. Play more golf includes Torquay and stover, but not Churston. Hope that helps.
@SteLing-oo9hw2 ай бұрын
I will take a look at Stover,I saw the work down the road towards trego,I did wonder.Thank you pal much appreciate the reply👍
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
Think there’s a waiting list, but worth enquiring
@richiejbhoy18882 ай бұрын
Get chipping training. That 8 iron stuff is nonsense.
@berniebarnesgolf2 ай бұрын
I’ve been practicing Richie, but unfortunately I haven’t the confidence yet to transfer the more lofted clubs to the course.