The creator attempts a challenge to break par on a golf course using equipment from four different eras: modern day, the 1990s, the 1960s, and the 1920s. He narrates his journey, starting with success in the modern and 90s eras, then facing increasing difficulty with the 60s persimmon woods and 20s hickory clubs. The video culminates in a spectacular shot with the hickory clubs, teasing the final result and directing viewers to a full-length YouTube video.
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How much do modern clubs really help us play better golf?
And at what point do they stop adding yards - and start taking away the simplicity that made us love the game in the first place?
To find out, James travelled to the ancient links of Royal St David’s, where the challenge was straightforward in theory and formidable in practice:
Every time he breaks par, his clubs jump 30 years back in time. And in each era, he only has 24 hours to make it count.
Can he chase generations of golfing excellence before the clock runs out?
Or will the plus fours and hickories remain caked in dust and cobwebs?
Watch the Breaking Par in Every Era video LIVE now on the MANORS YouTube.
Transcript
I tier to break par in every major era of golf. Here's how it went. I started in the modern day with the comfort of my own clubs. Despite choosing a difficult golf course to take on the challenge The toughest par 69 in The UK. I just about got the job done. Breakthrough, buddy. Yes. The next day, I stepped back in time to the nineteen nineties and chose an outfit worthy of the occasion. Turns out the clubs back then were pretty good. This might be easier than breaking par with my own clubs. I played better and breezed to a score of two under par, but things were about to get a lot more difficult. Now it was time to head back to the nineteen sixties when tee shots were struck with persimmons. Channeling my inner Ben Hogan, I did my best to hit out of the screws, but my frustrations were mounting. Oh. The value of modern technology was starting to become clear. Good. I persisted though, and as I approached the short night toll, all I needed was a straightforward power to shoot minus one. Oh. With time running out and the rain hammering down, I only had a few hours left to complete this stage of the challenge. It might get a bit tight. Despite some tow hook drives, I eventually managed to break the deadlock. Finally, it was time to head back to the nineteen twenties. I pulled up my plus fours and straightened my flat cap, but there was a problem. I've never hit hickories before. Using irons with no grooves and a driver that could stop at any minute, I was sure I would fall short of achieving my good, but then I got into a rhythm. The wooden shafted putter was working a dream, but I still needed some magic if I was going to break par with the hickories. As we reached the par five eighth, I hit this shot to put me within touching distance of completing the challenge. That's probably the best good shot I've ever hit. Watch breaking par in every era now on the Manners YouTube channel.
