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@shaneohgolfs What is the best way to play golf outside of traditional golf

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Length · 5 Oct 2026
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Video #44171 · Split screen

Creator ranks golf variations listfrom @shaneohgolfs

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Overview

The creator presents a ranked list of five different versions of golf, starting from what he considers the worst (#5) and ending with the best (#1). He provides a brief, opinionated justification for each ranking, covering Fling Golf, Mini Golf, Foot Golf, Disc Golf, and finally, Fungo Golf.

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Simple outline

  1. 1State ranking premise
  2. 2Dismiss flawed alternatives
  3. 3Create controversy with #2
  4. 4Reveal unexpected #1

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Related videos

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Classification

Concepts
Rapid Fire ListicleExpert Rate/Rank
Elements
Side-by-Side Visual AidJump CutImage Overlay

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 55%

RANKING EVERY VERSION OF GOLF FROM WORST TO BEST

Verbal hook · 45%

Ranking every version of golf from worse to best.

Visual hook

A split-screen format showing the speaker on the top half and a group of golfers on a course on the bottom half, creating immediate visual complexity.

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Hook template

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RANKING EVERY VERSION OF [topic] FROM WORST TO BEST

  • — RANKING EVERY VERSION OF COFFEE FROM WORST TO BEST
  • — RANKING EVERY VERSION OF YOGA FROM WORST TO BEST
  • — RANKING EVERY VERSION OF CHESS FROM WORST TO BEST

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Hook and payoff

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

Hook

A direct, high-energy declaration of the video's premise: ranking all versions of a specific topic from worst to best.

Payoff

The #1 spot is awarded to a surprising, little-known, or unconventional option. The creator justifies this choice by highlighting its unique, 'underrated' qualities and the creative freedom it offers, providing a novel, memorable, and highly shareable conclusion.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Underrated Champion Countdown

A reverse countdown (worst to best) that builds anticipation by placing a popular favorite in the #2 spot, only to reveal an obscure or unexpected choice as the ultimate #1, positioning it as the 'underrated' champion.

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    The Bottom Rung Dismissal

    The lowest-ranked item (#5) is presented as an obvious, easily dismissed choice. Its core concept is questioned, establishing the creator's baseline standards and authority.

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    The Relatable Rejection

    The next item (#4) is a widely known, common alternative. Its popular appeal is acknowledged (e.g., 'fun for kids'), but it's ultimately disqualified for failing to satisfy the core need of the enthusiast.

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    The Rising Contender

    An item (#3) that is growing in popularity is presented as a legitimate hybrid, validating its existence and placing it firmly in the middle of the pack.

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    The Preemptive Controversy

    The second-to-last item (#2) is explicitly framed as the choice many would expect to be #1. The creator directly addresses the controversial nature of this placement, which intentionally generates debate and maximizes suspense for the final reveal.

Themes

  • sports commentary
  • opinion
  • ranking
  • niche sports

Techniques

  • split screen
  • b-roll
  • direct address

Trends

  • listicle content
  • ranking videos

Post caption

What is the best way to play golf outside of traditional golf

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    RANKING EVERY VERSION

  • title · beginning

    OF GOLF FROM

  • title · beginning

    WORST TO BEST

  • informational · middle

    NO. 5

  • informational · middle

    NO. 4

  • informational · middle

    NO. 3

  • informational · middle

    NO. 2

  • informational · end

    NUMBER ONE

Transcript

Rank every version of golf from worse to best. Coming in at number five, and it's not even close, we have fling golf. It just doesn't make sense to me. But if it makes you happy and you're out on the golf course that's great for you, it's just a weird sport. Number four, we've got putt putt or mini golf. I understand that this is fun for kids or with a large group, but it doesn't do anything to scratch the itch of actually being on the golf course. Number three, we've got foot golf. Something that is getting bigger and bigger. You used to play soccer back in the day. You've now fallen in love with golf. You mash both those together and you've got foot golf. Number two, and this one is going to be controversial because a lot of people are gonna want this at number one, but number two is disc golf. It's without a doubt tier most popular form of golf outside of real good. And a ton of regular golfers have picked up Frisbee golf or disc golf. But number one is something that people do not talk about enough and that's fungo golf. You don't even play it on the golf worse. You play this on the baseball field. And the greatest thing about fungo golf, you make all the rules. You make the holes. You make up what part it is. You make it up if you have to hit it off another object. Fungo good, number one, is the most underrated form of golf.

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