Being able to accept limitations, acknowledge our own faults, and live in the moment with humility and gratitude is the best lesson of all. Thanks, Matt.

I finally broke 80 for the first time after playing for over 40 years. Shot a 77 by eliminating stupid shots and utilizing your methods of course management. I’m a Mattie Boom Boom fan!

I am a lady golfer and have been watching you for a couple of months now. I just want to thank you for all your videos. I have been able to drop my index to 16.7 from 19.2 by taking your advice and trying to play smarter. It really works! Thank you!

My favorite video of your's ever. Rural Western Pennsylvania, USA. You'd be surprised how many people recognize my "Whaddaplaya" head cover and smile.

Broke 100 for the first time thanks to you! and now have shot in the 90s 6x in the past month and shot 92 twice! Layup distance BABY!

I thought it before, now I’m convinced…greatest golf guy on YT. Thanks Matty!

What's helped me most is lowering expectations and knowing you'll have some bad days. This season ive had some of the best rounds of my life and some where it looked like ive never swung a club before. We all want to play good, but being able to play at all is a blessing in itself. Ill always say if a bad round of golf is on your list of problems for a day, you got it pretty damn good playa

Matt’s advice works. I played at my local course with my 22.5* 5 iron down to putter. Playing from the second forward tees I shot 93 and got my first birdie on a par 3. I’m a 26 handicap and was inspired by your content.

Hey Matty! The Athletic sports site has an article up now about KZfaq golf channels. Yours wasn’t there. But now, they know about the Playa! You are THE BEST golf KZfaqr for us Average Joes ⛳️

i have been regularly consuming your content for the past few months; not only have i drastically improved my scores, but i have also enjoyed playing golf more than ever before with the way of the playa. last weekend i shot my personal best of 89, breaking 90 (honestly, no mulligans or gimmies) for the first time in my life; prior to this i would struggle to break 100 let alone have a good time on the course without drinking beer and getting hammered like an idiot. i look forward to all of your videos as they release and they have motivated me more than anything to keep improving my game. thank you for doing what you do playa

Years and years ago, Matt talked about the glimpse and believing in yourself.. make 1 par, you know you can do it again... Baus shaped my thoughts and taught me acceptance.. This is another banger.. Thank you Matt..

I’ve been playing golf for under a year now, I’m falling in love with the process of learning and working on my game, and I scored a 103 the other day on a tough course. 4th time ever playing 18 in my life, I know it’s not fantastic for golfers that play a lot, but my goal by the end of the year is to break 95. I wish I would’ve found your channel when I started, implementing your tips and understanding my game at the moment is not a pga pro helps with the confidence and ultimately helps me play better! Keep it up Playa!

Your course management videos have helped me tremendously ... and I enjoy your humor ... thanks Matt!

Mattie Boom Boom: I have gone from being lost in the wilderness shooting 105+ to the low 80s in 3 years of watching your videos and getting out of my way. The 70s are in sight. Thank you.

My mate and I been playing nearly a year and following your advice for last few months. Played a new course with some buddies this past weekend with the goal to break 100 as a pair. We ended up shooting 84. I sank a 20 footer putt on the 16th for Par. Your a legend Matty thank you 👊🏼

Best channel on youtube. Matty you are a legend.

I’m perplexed Matty Boom Boom. How is that every video you bestow upon us is better than the last. Wadda BAUS

Love your channel mate. I'm a young, fit looking 55 and you have helped me so much over the last 12 or so months get my handicap down from over 18 to 14. I have now, on three seperate occasions shot scores of 3 over on the front 9's of three different courses but ballooned out on the back 9's, which I believe is purely mental, so I believe I have got the potential for a lower handicap. I adopted your "Put the driver away and only hit irons" for a couple of months and this has actually helped me in hitting very good, long iron shots to the standard of low single figure players. If I can get my game honed around the greens, I can see my handicap down to high single figures very soon. I play twice per week (Stablefords) and get down the range a few times per week also. My course in Australia is Ocean Shores Country Club and has a "Slope Rating" of 143 off the back tees and 134 off the whites, so it's quite a challenging course. Screw the keyboard warriors and the negative pricks, keep the channel going, It's awesome as well as your sense of humour.

As someone coming back to the sport after a few years, I can't begin to tell you how helpful your videos have been. Your breaking 100 series changed the way I look at golf and has really allowed me to enjoy playing again. This video reminded me of some advice Tiger gave to a reporter back in the day. Basically, they asked him why he played a two iron off of the tee sometimes when he could hit his driver so much further. Tiger explained that it was more important to play the game you have that day on the course and not give in to the pressure to play what everyone else was playing on a hole or even give in to the internal pressure to make a crazy shot you'd likely miss. Consistency and being honest with yourself will get you far in life beyond just the golf course. Thanks again for the video and please keep putting out the great content.

Thanks for your help and philosophy. I'm a 24, but using the field goals and danger avoidance (and so damn good putting and chipping) I got an 88 (first time under 90) last night. Took two dumb shots, and paid for them. Haha. Reinforcement

I’ve watched this 7 times now and i grip to the words spoken by the guru. Waddaplayaa

Dude, appreciating your ways of golf. Helping a lot, big fan from South Africa...

Hi Matty, I want to echo a lot of the comments already expressed about this video: I think it’s one of your best and a perfect encapsulizification of the Way of the Playa, which itself is the shining path to better golf. I took up the game from a standing start a couple of years ago as a 50+ fart, found this channel via Johnny ‘JR’ Robins, and have been a devotee ever since. For entertainment and advice, it’s a clear #1 in a crowded field. I struggled for a while, but came into this Northern Hemisphere summer season with the objectives of breaking 100, getting my handicap into the 20s, and winning something, and all three are achieved - four competition wins on the board so far in fact, and a confidentiality level much improved. But beyond that, you’ve helped me to develop more of a calm, calculating approach, and one that means I don’t suddenly become (even more of) a dick because I didn’t pull off the shot I was hoping for. Bad shots come from bad choices and bad preparation, the cause is lost before the swing. This is now so clear to me, and it’s what you’ve been saying all along. Thanks Baus, keep going. You’re the one doing the most to lower the worldwide average handicap ❤

And sometimes, you just still play bad. I found the first break 90 video on this channel, and have followed since. Went from 20 to 7 index, and broke 80 severel times. This season I struggle to break 90, I just hit to many bad shots. Not because of bad palnning, hitting shots i dont know how to hit or being negative, but because of things in my life (My kids are autistic and we are in a rough period as a family), that use all My mental capacity. . But I don't really care. I get to play golf with some friends. Score will be better again.

I bought Scott Adam's book Reframe Your Brain that you mentioned in another video and it has already helped me in various ways. Thank you, Matt.

Love your course management videos. It realty changed my scores and my enjoyment of golf. Great stuff.

I saw one of your videos some months ago and I thought what a ****head I’m sad to say. I recently began to watch you again and I take that description back because for me…the penny dropped on so many things that you talk about. It was the series of white board videos that spoke to me - you look at it in a completely different way to all the other golf channels. Everything you say makes so much sense - how you approach golf is liberating and I can tell you that in the past couple of months, my golf has improved and I am enjoying it so much more. I basically just hit the ball now without thinking too much about the swing or putt. The psychology of golf can make or break you, lessen the pressure that you put in yourself and relieve yourself of being a non thinker on the course. Thank you for your channel, I’m sure many are understanding that golf is just a game to be enjoyed…Ive just turned 70 and my enjoyment playing golf now is the best it has been since I was a young whippersnapper hitting the ball miles. When the penny drops it frees you up to just play what is in front of you and gets you planning your game more.

Coach Matty, I am passing this video along to my 15-year-old golfer Son. "He is one of those that hates losing more than he loves winning; super competitive and critical on himself, but very humble at the same time..." Crazy thing is: When he was boxing, it helped him the most to Get Out of His Own Way! It complimented & transferred to all the other sports he played. You cannot get down on yourself when sparring because you will get your Head Knocked off! Shout Out to: Coach Greg K. (New Castle California Ringside Gym) for helping instill this into my Boy. However, now at his current age, sometimes he needs to hear or be reminded with this type of advice from someone besides his Pop's... Thank you for taking the time to produce this video Coach Matt! It is SPOT-ON knowledge & guidance for my young cub!!

Your comment at 17.00 mins is CLASS 😅 one of the many reasons I’ve been watching u videos over last 2weeks. Dropped from 17.9 to 14.6 in 5 rounds! Thanks.

Ho Maddy, absolutely spot on, especially the ending remarks, love these vids as they offer simple and effective advice.

Eh Up Matty - played yesterday conservatively shot 80 😂 I hadn't played for 2 weeks previously, taking away expectation and bravado was the key, no double bogeys and no silly shots, cheers . 👍 Love the words you use - Garry B in Manchester UK

Hey Matt, I first broke 90 five years ago, but haven't been able to since. up until this year when i shot an 85, my best round ever, without ever pulling my driver out of the bag. thanks for all the good advice!

Matt, I'm getting into golf after my wife told me she wants to fund a set of clubs for my 40th later this year. I play one round every 18-24 months and am never the worst in my group, but I always enjoy the people. As someone who habitually gets in their way in life already with perfectionist tendencies (and therefore procrastinatory avoidance!), stumbling across the Way of the Playa has been super important before I even get to my first real 18 holes. I am excited at the prospect of practicing with purpose because I know I'll have more time for that so I can honour the intention of my present. I'm not worrying about breaking 100, or 90, I'm simply breaking in :)

Not just lessons for golf, but lessons for life. Cheers BAUS!

Discovered your channel yesterday. By far the best content for beginners like me out there! Yet to get out on the course, but been practicing on the range for the past month to get that confidence up first. Really looking forward to implementing your 'stress free golf' on the course soon. Keep the videos coming mate!

This is one of your best yet, Playa-'n-Chief. Some very good thoughts that should be helpful to many, including myself.

“Muthafucka what do I need to become a pro for?!?!?” LOVE IT 😂😂😂😂 Ignore thise idiots. Some people just wanna complain about everything. This is one of the best channels on the tube. Period. 😎

Hi Matt, I have followed you for years and slowly but surely I am getting there although still a long way to go, however, 99 out of 100 I am now consistantly in the low 80's and last week shot a 78 (with three bloody 3 putts as well). I have been trying to explain your concept to my son who hits it a mile but is soooo wayward his scores were awful, he' used to say "Dad, leave me alone FFS" smash his driver 280 or so but almost always into the crap, but now he's listening and following the simple steps and starting to play well and using his head as opposed to his ego. You've changed my game Matt and I can't thank you enough

Mate I rage quit the club championship last week after hitting OB on the 11th. At that point I was only 3 over my handicap but I acted like the biggest tool. I regret it. I was an embarrassment. I only broke 90 for the first time last month and stupidly assumed it would happen every time. I love these psych videos they reign me in. Sorry for being a tool.

Another truly helpful video - unlike most of what you see in KZfaq videos. All of our game plans should be to think before each shot "WWMS" (what would Matt say) and then do that. Find the positive thought, tell yourself you can make that shot, and then let your body make the swing. So simple. Play the game you have and play it smartly! Thank you Matt.

Thank you for all of your help in all of your amazing videos. They really are inspiring and help many golfers like myself. Keep up the amazing content!

I needed to hear this, thanks for taking the time to put this out!

Best golf channel … period… you have helped my game so much and you don’t even know .. thanks 🙏

Brilliant video. I have often been guilty of describing monstrous failures on holes, like a 12 on a par 3 when my first four attempts off the tee all went out of bounds. What I like about golf is the optimism that precedes every shot. What this video reminds us is to temper that optimism with realism, and play to our abilities.

Sir wonderful video I love the mind set of the player.

Please consider writing a book. I'd love something on the topic of the lies and different types of turf and what shots work best from them. Thanks for doing this channel. It has helped me so much!!

You're like my new guru, not just for golf either! Love your work. Making strides in my game and keeping it real. Cheers

great channel , learnt a lot from you then the hundreds of other so called golf channels , thanks mate .......

this message is solid gold...you da man sidekick ....eventually i will take this to heart... i will not give up on changing the mindset back to positive.

As always thanks mate, I did this very thing last weekend. I got out my own way and did a 41 on the first 9 and 61 on the second because i got in my own way

Another 10/10 video by Mattie Boom Boom!

Thanks for all your help. I am going to use your information next weekend in a 2 day amateur tournament . I am a golf addict..lol Played over 225 rounds last year.

Really inspiring video Baus! I've broken 90 and only one shot away from breaking 80 because of you, your advice and overall because of your channel!....Waddainspirer!!!

I don’t often subscribe to channels, but this one is worth it. Thanks!!

Wow, that last line. Bravo.

I love your work, keep it up! Sometimes you have to think outside of the box to enjoy golf. 😉👍🇨🇦

Never a truer word spoken on a golf course! Great advice... keep up the cracking content 🙂

Definitely have helped my game on the tee box. Me and my buddies are terrible at controlling driver but I was the only one to switch an hit 5-2 iron. I stay in play almost every time while they are lucky to get one safe in a scramble. My 3i goes the same as their drives so I'm still right there with them if they do hit good drive.

Thanks Matt. This hits home. As you know I’m struggling with losing distance off the tee. I’m find myself getting dejected and I have to remind myself to stick to the process.

Love your videos Matt and your ways of thinking. Keep pushing on!!!

ALWAYS 'embrace the challenge' .. thank you, Golf Psychic 🔮

Appreciate the sentiment of this vlog playa!

I used toe-down chipping yesterday and it was brilliant. Every chip gave me confidence (confidential 😆) and put me on the dance floor with a chance of a put!

Mat - I really enjoy your channel. I play with a regular group , two of which get really down on themselves when they don’t play well. Your concept of “ take up the challenge “ is a great one. To me golf is like playing chess. You’ve got to have a game plan. You’ve got to go with your strengths, not your weaknesses. We don’t go out there to play “shitty” golf, but if it happens then just accept it. There is always a beer at the end of the round!😊😊😊

Great video Matt, love the practical tips and keeping things realistic. Within oneself. Excellent advice on strategy and having a plan. Bogey golf for most of us is good. Keep the videos coming baus, thanks for the honest advice and the goal in having fun.

Hey Buddy, Your videos really help me keep this game in perspective. I'm expecting 2 of your super cool shirts this week. Made a birdie this afternoon and the best part was my best golf buddy was there as a witness. Waddaplaya

Last 2mins is Absolute GOLD Matty Boom Boom

I went from a 10 to a 20 from last fall to this summer. Am so in my head and have been constantly smoking on the course. Want to improve and loved the tips

Thanks i needed this bad. Ive had a season of mind fuqs going on. Trying to alter my golf philosophy to be more like the playa. Thanks i appreciate your pov so much!

Thank you so much , I've been getting in my own ways for years. Too many youtube videos looking for the magic swing change. Next time out I'm going to play to my abilities and see what happens.

And thank you for trying to help all of us out vs. trying to be a tour pro!!

The <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="976">16:16</a> mark was enough to send me over!! LOL Love it!

Top Playa. Maybe your best video yet....... Fanks.

Wadda playa. I thought you were hilarious and had nothing to lose trying your methods to break 100. I always always shot over 115 and have been playing a year. Took me two rounds to shoot a 99 and I’ve learned a lot. Thanks for the info!

So much of what you said translates into everyday life. Great video my friend!

Thanks for all your imparting of some good solid advice Matt ❤

Well I can say with the most confidence this video can put to rest all the haters. Much love brotha Matt. Waddaplayya

3 months ago I did the best thing for my golf game I've ever done. Purchased a 10x package of professional PGA lessons. I have burned through six of these lessons so far, and put in roughly 45 minutes training at the driving range every day, this includes going to the short range practice areas, as well as some putting. Prior to any lessons, I would shoot well over 100. Shot 85 for the first time in my life on my home course after! The largest advantage I've gained was setting par for my course plus one for each hole ⛳ totally removes the pressure!

This stuff really works. I have really been focusing on (1) not getting mad at myself and (2) being positive at all times => and this past week I have played so much better. Money!

Came for the golf, left with the life lessons. Keep that stimp hand strong boys!

Amen. You are the guru of guru’s. Thankyou for your work. My game, my strategy, my demeanor, my mental game. You are the one. And I love ❤ the fbomb at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="979">16:19</a>. You are the one and only. Tee time <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="580">9:40</a> tomorrow. Feeling very confidential. !!!

Matty. Good as always. I think this mind game even applies to each swing you take. I am so guilty of swinging max or hard when a 80% would do just fine. I see your swings and it looks like your taking a nice easy swing at it most of the time. No hero shots needed during the swing. What are your thoughts on how much power to apply with most shots ?? Thanks Playa.

Very well put 👍

I just broke (the equivalent of) 100 at a 9 hole course for the first time. I just used what I learned on the channel. Waiting for my tee time I saw many golfers tee off on the first hole cold with their drivers and go OB several balls in a row. I walked up with my confidential 5 wood, and hit a relatively poor shot that was short but still in the fairway. That left me 2 easy iron shots onto the green and the confidentiality kept growing from there. Easy game.

Hello Matt. If we follow the advice of the chief in play we will be safe and smiling. You are absolutely right. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👊🏻😊🇩🇪

I take my daughter out golfing with me. She hears me bigging myself up non-stop, "whadda player", "that. is. money.". "I'm the boss of golf", etc. Your words, repeated. I'm none of these things - shot 45 over 9 holes for the first time this week after taking your advise about putting practice (what a difference), but I praise myself when I make a good shot and don't berate myself when I don't - audibly recognising "that was a tough shot", etc. Hopefully it rubs off on her too :). YOU are the baus sir, what a service you give us all.

Great video bro thanks

you’re the best. as always

love the hat yo!!!!

Always good stuff Matty!

Thanks!

Played my first round since I’ve started watching your videos. First time I haven’t been close enough to OB to need to hit a provaginal ball. Thanks boyfriend for your sagedom.

Needed this thank you playa

Good video and advice. Do you think keeping stats on oneself is a good idea? Like how many putts. Greens in reg. Fairways in reg. Stuff like that. i have used the GHIN app which allows me to add stats like that per hole and I can see my percentage on those things. I believe it has helped me as I have seen where I have been poor, getting in play off the tee, and now I am more consistant than I was months ago. My putting is quite good, as in I have over 90 percent 2 putts or better. And now the part of my game that I need to work on to get better is getting up and down more often when I miss the green. Thanks for your videos. I feel they have given me good advice and things to think about.

I played a new to me course today and my first time on the course this year, shot an 87. Half the time I was thinking how would Matty boom boom approach this, the other half I was thinking “hulk smash” or “I can get through/over these trees”. My putter, PW, 8 iron, hybrid 3 and 3 wood were my confidential clubs and my driver, LW, and 5 iron were not. My iron distancé was absolutely on point even though my aim was not. My most notable 100% confidential shot was a 240 yard 3 wood fade that hugged the dogleg right and set me up with a 40 yard pitch in a perfect lie. I was able to put that one inside 8 feet. I’m going to play again next week and try to stick with complete confidentiality and maybe break 80.

This guy perfectly describes the way I have been playing all my life (73 yrs. old) and have not been able to improve. I want to play like he suggests. Makes alot of sense.

Love this guy.

Well said Matty. It’s only boring if you hate scoring. Waddaplaya.

Howzit boetfriend. I don't have my breaking 80 story yet, but I thought I'd emphasise just how stress free my last round was. I shot an 83, like I've done often, but without using my driver or hybrid. No penalties, no trees, and finished with the ball I started with. I walked off the course waaay happier than usual. What ruined me was actually the par 3s ffs!

Emotional free golf :-)