Play SMART! 3 keys to making a DOPE course plan (+ step-by-step guide)

Going on a bucket list trip or playing a tournament? Or just sick of not being able to DOMINATE your home course? Creating a course plan will increase your chances of success by a lot. Like a LOT.

In this video, I walk through how to create a detailed course plan using Google Earth and Bluegolf (you can also use an app like The Grint or 18birdies). We’ll do 9 holes in detail so you get the hang of it and get an idea of how to play different lengths + layouts of holes.

So grab a beverage and join me in planning like a (almost) Pro!

I hope this is helpful. Please let me know with the like / subscribe buttons + comments, and keep up the UPBEAT golf!

Here are the sites I used in the video:
Google Earth: https://earth.google.com
Bluegolf: https://bluegolf.com

And here are some apps you can download on your phone:
**Some have referral bonuses so if you have a friend who uses it, mention their name when you sign up!**
The Grint: https://thegrint.com [this is the one I've been using since 2016]
18birdies: https://18birdies.com
Golflogix: https://golflogix.com
Golfshot: https://golfshot.com
Hole 19: https://hole19golf.com

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Tournament round debrief
01:26 Course planning intro
02:48 Tools for today
05:51 Hole 1
08:42 Hole 2
11:08 Hole 3
13:44 Hole 4
15:35 Hole 5
16:59 Hole 6
19:15 Hole 7
21:12 Hole 8
22:55 Hole 9
25:56 A few thoughts
27:22 Thanks and watch next!

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Also everyone loves a WITB, so here's mine. I made a video about it too if you want to hear me wax poetic about it:    • This setup took me from 6→1hcp in 12 ...  

Summary of my setup (with links to where to learn more + buy)

*CLUBS*
DRIVER: Callaway Rogue ST ◆◆◆ LS 9° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
DRIVER SHAFT: Graphite Design Tour AD HD-6 S-flex https://proschoicegolfshafts.com/tour...
3W: Callaway Mavrik Sub-zero 15° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
3W SHAFT: Fujikura Pro 2.0 X-flex https://fujikuragolf.com/woods/pro-2

IRONS: Taylormade P7MC 3-PW https://www.taylormadegolf.com/P7MC-I...
GAP WEDGE: Taylormade MG2 50/09 (bent to 49) updated model: https://www.taylormadegolf.com/MILLED...
SAND WEDGE: Taylormade MG2 56/12 TW grind updated model: https://www.taylormadegolf.com/MG3-Ti...
LOB WEDGE: Taylormade MG3 60/11 TW grind https://www.taylormadegolf.com/MG3-Ti...
IRON +: WEDGE SHAFTS: Nippon Modus3 Tour120 X-flex (can order through Taylormade) https://nipponshaft.com/product/steel...

PUTTER: Taylormade Spider FCG single bend 34” https://amzn.to/40eY616

*BACKUP CLUBS*
3 HYBRID: Callaway Apex19 20° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
4 HYBRID: Callaway Mavrik Pro 23° https://www.callawaygolfpreowned.com/...
SHAFTS: (both) KBS Tour Hybrid Prototype 85 S-flex https://kbsgolfshafts.com/product/tou...

*ACCESSORIES*
WOLF HEADCOVER https://amzn.to/3TCd5jH
TIGER HEADCOVER https://amzn.to/3JJdJbG
BALL: Bridgestone Tour B XS (Tiger edition) https://amzn.to/3liYc90
RANGEFINDER: Garmin Z80 -- updated model: https://amzn.to/3Tleg6E
🧲MAGNETIC WRAP FOR RANGEFINDER🧲: Stripebird 2.0 strap https://amzn.to/3JLF8cX
TRACKER FOR RANGEFINDER: Apple Airtag https://amzn.to/3FwOu9X
BAG: Vessel VLX 2.0 https://t.ly/Iu2pZ
ELECTRIC PUSHCART: Alphard Club Booster V2 http://alphardgolfusa.refr.cc/upbeatg...
✨MAGICAL✨ GROOVE CLEANERS: Pocket Club Cleaners https://amzn.to/3JvFkvM

*CLUB FITTING*
I got fit at Cool Clubs at their Foster City location in the SF Bay Area https://coolclubs.com/

(PS: some of these are affiliate links so I might get a kickback from them, which I will then spend on golf balls that I will lose on the course and thus the circle of life continues)

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WHO AM I:
I'm Manu, a full-time desk-jobber and part-time golfer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. After 23 YEARS of hacking at the ball, I finally got my act together and dropped my handicap from ~15 to ~1 in two years. I make videos to share what I've learned and help you make the journey WAY faster (and with less frustration). Hope this is helpful!

Want to chat about videos or business stuff? Drop me a line: [email protected]