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@shaneohgolfs

Instagram · Greenscreen Talking Head

@shaneohgolfs Are there any holes YOU have ever played worse than these?

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Performance

Views
376.6K
Likes
9.9K
Comments
257
Engagement
2.7%
Outlier
5×
Length · 4 Jun 2026
1:02

Video #32508 · Greenscreen Talking Head

Analyzing a poorly designed golf coursefrom @shaneohgolfs

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Overview

The creator analyzes what he calls the 'worst opening hole ever,' showing a satellite map of a 131-yard par 3 and a real-life photo to prove it's a completely blind tee shot. He then critiques the 18th hole of the same course, a short par 4 with an awkward layout, before concluding the course was designed to mess with golfers and issuing a call-to-action for viewers to submit their own ridiculous holes via The Grint app.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State extreme superlative
  2. 2Reveal hidden flaw
  3. 3Escalate with another example
  4. 4Issue community challenge

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
BreakdownStrange but True
Elements
Green Screen CompositeScreen RecordingEngagement CTAImage OverlayTitle Text Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 45%

Is this the worst hole ever?

Verbal hook · 50%

I think we just found the worst opening hole of any golf course in the world.

Visual hook · 5%

A creator is overlaid on a satellite map view of a golf course from a GPS app, immediately establishing the video's niche topic and analytical format.

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Hook template

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I think we just found the [superlative judgment] [specific thing] in [scope of comparison].

  • — I think we just found the worst gym layout of any fitness chain in the country.
  • — I think we just found the most overpriced menu item at any fast food restaurant in the world.
  • — I think we just found the worst-designed apartment floor plan on the market right now.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

An extreme, superlative claim ('the worst in the world') that establishes the video's premise and challenges the viewer's expectations, creating immediate intrigue.

Payoff

A direct and specific submission funnel that provides clear instructions on how to participate, converting passive viewers into active community contributors and driving traffic to a desired platform.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Superlative Showcase

To make an extreme claim (e.g., 'the best,' 'the worst,' 'the weirdest') and then use a short, curated list of examples to prove the thesis, culminating in a call for the audience to submit their own examples.

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    Anticipating Skepticism

    The creator acknowledges the subject's seemingly normal appearance to disarm viewer doubt and set up the reveal of a hidden, non-obvious flaw.

  2. 2

    The Thesis Proof (Example 1)

    The first piece of evidence is presented using a repeatable micro-pattern: visually showing the subject, revealing its core flaw, and explaining the frustrating user experience it creates.

  3. 3

    The Pattern Escalation (Example 2)

    A second example from the same source is introduced. This shifts the critique from a single flawed item to a systemic problem, strengthening the initial claim.

  4. 4

    The Grand Judgment

    The creator synthesizes the evidence from the examples into a conclusive verdict, often assigning a humorous or relatable motive to the creator of the flawed items.

  5. 5

    The Community Call-to-Action

    The narrative pivots from a one-way presentation to a two-way conversation, challenging the audience to find and share their own examples that rival the ones shown.

Themes

  • sports comedy
  • critique
  • unusual design
  • community engagement

Techniques

  • screen recording
  • speaker overlay
  • call-to-action

Trends

  • reaction content
  • user-generated content request

Post caption

Are there any holes YOU have ever played worse than these?

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    Is this the worst hole ever?

  • contextual · beginning

    1ST

  • contextual · beginning

    Par 3

  • contextual · beginning

    131 yds

  • informational · beginning

    131

  • contextual · middle

    18TH

  • contextual · middle

    Par 4

  • contextual · middle

    299 yds

  • informational · middle

    149

  • informational · middle

    150

  • branding · end

    The Grint

Transcript

Think we just found the worst opening hole of any golf course in the world. And I know at first glance, it looks like it's just a straightaway short par three. This is the tee shot right here. There's nothing to be seen. It is a 100% blind tee shot. That is how you're starting your round, with a blind 50 degree wedge. And then on the final hole of the same course, we have a short par four. You can take the direct line, which is two ninety nine, but you can't get it over these trees, or you have to hit a pitching wedge to a 150 yards. And then you have another pitching wedge a 150 yards into the hole? I've got no idea what is going on at this golf worse. But I think whoever designed it best did it to mess with golfers. And, ultimately, it does look like an incredibly fun place to play, but this blind opening tee shot would drive me nuts. But I also want to see the most ridiculous holes that you guys have played because I know these two are absolutely insane, but I can only imagine some of the holes that are at y'all's local munis that nobody has ever seen before. To submit that, take a screenshot on the Rank app and send it to me. And if it is absolutely insane, we will review it.

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