Steve, First of all, thanks for your willingness to share your passion and expertise. You have an amazing gift. Overall, my game is reasonably solid (8 handi) but suffer from some inconsistency issues. Most pronounced with driver. Good distance but occaisional hooks and blocks. Knew that something was likely wrong in my fundamentals/set up. Watched this video the other day. It made so much sense that I practiced it a bit at home, without a club...liked how it felt "different enough" and straightened out my down the line alignment immediately. Had the opportunity to play golf yesterday evening with my wife who I play with regularly and sees my game every weekend - good and bad. About three holes/drives in, she looks at me and goes, "What did you change???". She couldn't pick up what I had done (implemented your set up tweaks) but was watching me hit bombs straight down the middle of every fairway. It was that dramatic and happened that quickly. As you mentioned in your video, the same technique/approach worked beautifully for irons as well. Playing golf later today with "the guys" and am looking forward to seeing their faces...same guy, same driver, same "basic" swing, just a better set up/starting position. I cannot thank you enough. This one tip is a game changer. To everyone on here that I will not compete against nor bet with, please follow Steve's advice. To my golf buddies, "move along, nothing to see here..."
I bumped into this video yesterday and decided to implement this on the range today. I was blown away by the results. Unfortunately a heavy rain came, I got soaked and I had to stop and take refuge in a covered range cart. When I was able to resume I couldn't replicate it again as well. Came home, re-watched the video, and I am fairly certain I see where I was going wrong. So that and the fact that I was drenched was my problem I believe. I am now starting in on all your other videos since this one made such a huge difference. With this video being 4 plus years old you probably won't get this message, but if you do, THANK YOU!!! You definitely earned this subscriber.
Ok I had to comment because I rarely see results after 1 day on the range, I’m a 6.2 index and 58 years old my normal drive is 230-240 carry with 10 to 15 yards of run, a big drive for me is 270. I followed the explanation and after 30 balls I was feeling comfortable with maybe a 5 yard gain, however 9 out of 10 were straight. After another 30-40 balls I was carrying the 250 marker on at least 50%. I remained straight throughout in fact I hit the 250 marker at least 3 times. So I can say with another 50 balls my carry was around 10 yards longer but my straight ball efficiency was drastically improved. So I’m very pleased and surprised by the outcome. For reference I hit a ping g400 with a 3 1/4 tee. Again a superb video for me
This is the best tip i ever watched. I owe you a donation Steve or to your favourite charity. I can now hit my Driver straight and I attribute this to you! Thanks so much. David
One of the best tweeks I have ever used I play of 12 I'm 66 and now frightening myself with the distance this change has improved my my game can't thank you enough Trebor 👍
I've tried dozens of tips from the internet. In truth, none really work for any length of time. I've tried this on all full shots for 2 rounds and for me, it works! My drives and fairway woods are definitely straighter (I'm a fader/slicer). Hitting irons well too. I wouldn't say I've gained distance (I know I hit down on driver!) but definitely straighter. This is my 1st comment and I'm leaving it to thank Steve for sharing this. For the moaners, this content is free and if you don't like it, just scroll on! It may not work for everyone but it has benefited me. Thanks Steve.
I've seen tons of people that talk like you. Growing up in Florida I always just went out with friends and our parents clubs and taught each other, and got decent even as kids. You try too hard buddy. All this do this do that. Here's a tweak there's a tweak stuff is nonsense. They're all just making money getting you to do little bullvrap changes. Feel comfortable and just smack golf balls however feels right. Your body is better than you are at swinging. Go to a batting cage and hit baseballs, that will help probably. That's it though. Make it work. Fuck all this tweaking ass make this little tweak shit.
Thanks very much for your teaching!! I am now hitting it longer and straighter. This video has made a significant difference. I have read many books, seen 100's of videos and taken expensive lessons. My handicap has been 10 - 12 and is now dropping with several scores from 76 - 82 after applying your (and Mike Austin's) principles. I have recommended your site and videos to all my friends.
The simple setup with the left arm straight, but not rigid, the left hip bumped slightly toward the target and the right knee bent is a prescription for success. For me, I need to take the club back more vertically, pause at the top/transition (a "Nod to the Gods" from the movie "Tin Cup") and then swing with loose wrists, throwing the clubhead. The straight line release (from Clay Ballard and others) is also very helpful.
I am very appreciative for your teaching efforts. They have added pleasure to my golf game.
This is the best tip on youtube to increase distance. Every club driver and 3 wood was going way further. Every one of my irons was going 20-30 yards extra distance with this tip!!!!! Gold!!!!
Thank you for this! After watching hundreds of videos telling me to “drop your right shoulder”, this is the first one I’ve seen that explains how this affects your hands and therefor the swing path. Not only that but I always felt uncomfortable “dropping the shoulder” as I was bending my spine. The hip shift allows me to keep my spine straight and still fix that swing path! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
This is my second year golfing at 46. Two days ago my drives carried 200 yards at best. Today I tried this tip and carried quite a few near 250 marker. My drives were also noticeably straighter. Thanks again, subscribed for more golf tips.
I've tried many tips for various RUclips teachers and found myself I'm the same place after two years. After returning from a disappointing golf trip in Phoenix driving the ball 170- 200 total yards I reluctantly tried your set tips. On my first swing I carried the ball 230 - 242 total. On my 10th swing I carried 253 - 271 total with a 98.5mph clubhead speed. I am in disbelief still but can't wait for my next round with the guys. Thanks Steve not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this was possible!
Bingo Steve. My high school golf coach (I graduated in 1960) had me cocking the right knee at address just as you've indicated. This got me hitting up with the driver. Your system has a much more complete explanation of how this simple tweak can work. I'm 78 and still hit it out there pretty well (240-260) but I'm going to update my ideas with your help and see if I can't get a few more yards. The golf swing is a work in progress and if you ever stop learning, you're not in the game.
WOW! Steve this tip really transformed my game ..took this to the course today as a ten handicap who usually shoots in the the lower to mid 80's and proceeded to score a 78! I used the setup for all of my full shots and they were going straight as a laser. ( and long) Can’t thank you 🙏 enough for your golf instruction and encouragement. Kudos for life. Cheers from Nova Scotia..Mike.
Wow. I went out today and took your tips to the course. It’s amazing how much it helped me keep the ball in the fairway as well as adding about 25 to 30 yards to my drives. I highly recommend this video to anyone who has issues getting off the Teebox. I hit some bombs today and didn’t even know it until I got up there and looked and it was like 30 yards further than where I was looking for my ball. One of my tee shots I thought had too much height on it and it ended up being a 299 Drive. Amazing!
Thank you... I was like why 14 mins for a simple tip... hit play... talk show host spoke for two minutes then hit pause... to look at comments... thank you!
Good tip, but definitely needs to hire an editor. It's 2020. Most people don't have the patience to sit through 6 minutes of into to get to what should be a 3 minute clip on RUclips. It's the internet, not some "as seen on TV" infomercial vhs tape that needs you to fill time.
Hi Steve. I've been giving this tweak the last 2 weeks, and not so much about the distance, But I've defn seen an improvement in accuracy. A work in progress, But it's been helpful!!! 👍👍👍
I watched this twice and took the lesson to the course, I shot my best round of the year. Hitting my driver long and straight. Even my short shots were high and in the middle of the fairway. Thanks Steve this is the easiest lesson I have ever seen that produced immediate results.
Steve, I did a Swing change that destroy my driving, I just did your adjustment and feel de body back to a natural position wherein the swing with the driver is really comfortable... I feel the change immediately, not only with driver... with all the clubs the swing is needed more ascending path... WOW, Thanks for this!
I never comment but I have to thank you. The amazing thing about this is how little of an adjustment this actually is but wow what a difference. Other videos make it seem like a dramatic move to square the shoulders but this is so easy and natural. Bravo 👏
I watched this later, a second time, and got so much more of what you are trying to explain. The movement is so simple and understandable. Going to try this lesson tomorrow!!!
One thing I truly thought a lot about and experimented with in the last few weeks is exactly this move you demonstrated in this video. The reason I started doing this is I was slicing all of my drives. I was hitting my other clubs OK but I felt I had to radically change something for my drive so I watched several "Jack Nicklaus "Golf My Way" videos. Nicklaus stressed the need for just one swing that would work for all clubs so if a new swing was needed, it would be for every club. I used to position the ball in the middle of my stance but Nicklaus said every shot should be aligned with the left heel or slightly further left for a tee shot. Also my feet spacing should get wider as the club gets longer. When the ball is in the middle of my stance, my shoulders are aligned ALMOST with the target, just very slightly open because my right hand is below my left hand. Except for my driver which is much longer than my other clubs, I could hit straight or with a nice little draw with the ball in that position. But I noticed when I did these things Nicklaus suggested, my shoulders opened way up so they were way left of the target. I was confused about whether that was OK or whether I should do something to close my shoulders. I went to the driving range and rather than pushing and slicing my drives, I was now pulling them and hooking them. And all my other clubs were messed up also. So now I had a bigger problem. I had to do something about my open shoulders. One way to do that was exactly as you mentioned but rather than make that move, stand there in that position. Nicklaus stressed the need to be loose and relaxed but the the more I stand there perfectly still in that awkward position, the more tense I am and the more afraid I am to hit it. So I started doing that move - a little differently but basically the same thing. I start by setting my feet and extending my left arm so the club face is how I want it, just like you do. But I don't like my shoulders being open that much . So before I put my right hand on the club, I put the handle back so its positioned in the middle of my body. This way my shoulders are aligned the way they would be if the ball was in the middle of my feet, the way they used to be. I let my arms relax and put the tip of the club head between my left foot and the ball, just behind the ball. The club face points well left of the target because the handle is in the middle of my body and the club head is close to my left foot. The bigger the club, the wider my feet are, so the more open the club face. But my shoulders are only slightly open, just like they used to be. Before I start my backswing , I do the move. I straighten my left arm and move the handle to the left to push the club head forward and square it with the ball. At the exact same time, I turn my right knee in and drop my right shoulder so my head does not move forward (I am not seeing a moving ball). This keeps my shoulders aligned exactly the same as before I made the move - just slightly open. I think this move is basically the same re I am now smashing my drives into the middle of the net at the driving range whereas before I have never been able to even reach the net on the fly AND my drives are going straight. So you are right about all this, thank you!. I am also doing this move on every club because I followed Nicklaus's advise about positioning the ball off my left heel on every shot. It's the same move but it is a bigger for bigger clubs. With a little pitch shot, my feet are very close together so there is no move at all.
Thank you for this great tip. At age 70 my drive had dropped to around 210-220. Using your advice or tip I dropped my driver loft down to 7.5 increased the launch angle and started driving the ball 258 +/- and in one case flew a trap at the 220 mark. Great tip and thanks again
Great videos. I am a mid handicap golfer who’s never had any lessons. Your videos have helped me strike the ball more pure and so much straighter both off the tee and off the ground. My drives have increased by about 40 yards and so much straighter
Thank you so much Steve. I have been playing for 50 years and have never seen or heard this right hand affect explained or even addressed before. Incredible insight.
You could get another 20 yards. Great video !!!!! Super way to place the hips. I started doing it like you, but with both hands on the grip tought (skiping a step). Then I played your swing on slowmo to really see what you did, and I think that you can hit it 2O yards further if you keept the hedge of the left hip as you turn (seeing the same background behind ) rather than sliding your hips to the right as you pick he club up in your back swing. So if you put a line on your left hip, try to keep your left hip on that line through the whole back swing. You would generate way more power and still hit is strait. The consequence of moving the hips makes you have a strait spine at the top of your backswing. If you freeze your swing at the top, your spine is strait. (You can still load up the right side and have weight transfert to the right foot in the back swing without moving the hips right) Sp there will be two major changes. First you will have more coil a the top of your swing thus the 20 yards extra. but also you back will be less strained. So no heavy lower back feeling if you play 4 days in a row.
I read the tiger woods book, and he talked about the right knee just like you talked about, I'm 60 years old and gives me 107 club head speed. Thanks Steve.
I picked up this tip about a month ago from another instructor and I can’t believe how much better I have been driving the ball👍I definitely gained distance and more importantly I now have a more consistent swing. You have really explained this tip beautifully, I encourage most golfers to learn this. 👍👍
I watched this video yesterday and decided to put it into practice today. It was fairly windy which accentuates my slice when it's off the left. Not today, I regularly hit straight drives and even managed a few with a draw. Distance wise I did appear to gain several yards on normal and I was hitting the ball out of the centre of the face much more often. This is an excellent tip that really works, thank you so much.
Probably the best driver video lesson that you posted. It was presented in a simple and understandable manner. The 60 - 40 weight distribution is spot on. Oh yes this weight distribution also works with the your irons as it results in a greater compression of the golf ball. Thank you!!
First saw this video about three months ago, tried it and it made an immediate improvement. Moving the hip forward definitely works, helps somewhat in making a better weight shift on the backswing, keeps the right arm under the left at address and keeps my head behind the ball at impact. Best youtube tip I've ever used successfully.
Just saw this early in the week and went to the range with it. WOW. I did gain 20-30 yds since it moved me from my outside-in swing to an inside-out swing. I could really feel the swing go under and through instead of out and around. Thanks a bunch Steve. I broke 90 for the first time this year on a pretty tough course.
Still the best driver video that you ever posted. I have used the left hand to start my setup as you do and then taking the right hand and placing it on my back right pocket/butt cheek area momentary puts my front shoulder, right arm-hand, and my tilt in the correct position. One Brilliant Simple Adjustment. Thanks again
I am 60 years old. Playing golf on and off since 1973. In all that time no pga teacher has ever taught me any move that help me . You just did. Thank you.
This video seemed to be going nowhere at first , just being honest. But I’m glad I kept watching because this advice is really good. I used to do this and lost my way this season resulting in a lot of over the top pulls. This is why. My shoulders started to be open at set up. So word to the wise - watch the entire video. It makes perfect sense in the end.
I used to do this as well. I have vivid memories of hitting up on the ball and nailing them so straight. Now the past 2 months I'm doing nothing but slicing drives. I need to get back into this habit so I stop getting so angry when I use my driver
Hands down the golf tip that transformed my game from 100 to 80's. So, simple and repeatable. This tip along with the correct tee height made the game more fun than I imagined. Thank you and make it a great day!!
Me watching this video: Ok here is the next tip I'm gonna try and waste some time with. I've been a massive slicer for some 10 years now and struggle to hit the fairway every 16-20 holes once. Me 5 mins after the range session: THANK YOU!!!!!!!! You have changed my life 🤣. Just hit 80 balls following this video and didn't hit a single slice. Mostly straight, some light draws and about 5 hooks. Tried my old setup and boom 6 slices in a row. For me this worked and I can't thank you enough. I've been taking lessons for 10 years and had small improvements during and sometimes a round after the lesson, but nothing close to this. I even tried just swinging myself out of my shoes but it still goes straight. Thank you again!! Oh yeah gained distance as well 🤣 no idea how much exactly coz our range ends at 240y and they all went over the end 😆
Thanks Steve. This makes sense. I'm 64, and have lost a lot of length, although I am still quite strong and supple. I'll give it a go today on the range. I like your idea about a universal swing too. Harry in London,England.
I'm 49 and 5'6" tall and have been working on this swing for a year now. Things are finally starting to come together as I hit a 363 yard drive the other day. It felt pretty effortless. Thanks for all the great instructions.
This is the best explanation of the modern day Driver swing on RUclips.Easy to follow and take to the course.It all makes sense. Trying to get my handicap below 7 again. I think this technique will help considereably. Great job, big thanks for this one Steve.
Thanks for the great tutorial, my current instructor turned me onto your page as additional information to compliment his lessons. Can't wait to get back out on the range.
Hi Steve, your lesson in this video is amazing and very down to the point and very accurate. I was fading with my driver and couldn't understand why I can't draw the ball which i prefer. Even with adjusting my grip so i can draw the ball it wasn't working. It was frustrating. I watched your video time after time and went to practice. I couldn't believe how much further i was hitting my driver and I started drawing the ball too. It was a game changer for me. The players I was playing golf with keep telling what a drive, good drive freddy. I wanted to thank you and let you know that the three adjustment that you talked about in your video is essential for anyone that wants to improve their handicap and hit the driver longer, straighter with a draw. Thank you so much. Fred
Great set up..and it does work..my only thing on the down swing which is very important the hips turn forward before the arms come down..wish you could add the full set up and down swing to impact..that would be a great video..thanks
This makes good sense! Now I know why I fall off balance!! Definitely going to try it! Thank you for sharing! You have a new fan! Regards from South Africa ⛳️🏌🏻♀️🇿🇦
Wow what a difference that made . Watched this clip last night then tried it this morning, absolutely solved my hit and hope for the best drives, thanks so much
Hello Steve, i have been watching your channel for a while now but finally subscribed. Your instructional videos and pointers have really helped. I like that you are using trackman and really hitting shots on the range to show how the concepts you teach really work.
First... Thank you! I have never heard of this explanation before and it makes so much sense! I believe that this alone will fix what I have needed for years now to cure my slice. It may be simple but it would fix everything that I have been doing wrong resulting in skying some tee shots, hitting the ground behind a tee shot and slicing the ball. And it explains how my shoulders get out of alignment causing me to pick the club up and swing outside in. New subscriber.
I have watched numerous videos to stop my over the top and slice, unfortunately none worked. I saw this video last night and decided to give it a try when I played today. To my absolute amazement it ACTUALLY WORKED! My drives were straight and I gained at least 20 yards on nearly all my drives. If you're out there struggling I highly recommend giving it a try.
Holy xxxx! This really works. I hit some of the longest and straightest drives in years. I can understand why some will feel a little awkward at first, but I caught on after a dozen or so shots and was catching center of club face. Wow! Angle of attack is now plus instead of minus and slightly from inside to out. Feel confident in swinging faster now and getting great results.
♣♠♦♥ AMAZING!!! I have been searching for this feeling for so long. I call it the slot. I'd find it every now and then, and loose it quickly. I ran across this video & gave it a shot. The set-up "Freak'n Puts Me In the Slot" that I have been searching for for years..... I'd always find it by accident and loose it like I said, but NOW.... I Know how to find it! And this video has opened my eyes to so many set-up flaws that had become comfortable and I'd just play to a shorter and shorter game. I was actually thinking I was getting Fxxxn old. Now I'm hitting the sweet spot more consistent and I'm in that power slot where it feels effortless and that ball just Kranks and it's pure. Well that's my story. Thanks so Much Steve. You did an amazing job and I'm happy and blessed to run by your video. Be Well.
Been really struggling with my driving (I mean shockingly bad) so went to the range and gave this a whirl. Absolutely mind blowing how much better I started to drive the ball. Never been the longest of hitters but this has easily added 35-40 yards, even had one of the pros comment on how well I was hitting driver ;-)
Here's where i WAS at with my driving,hated using it,got so frustrated,if i nailed my 5 iron and nailed my driver i doubt there would b much difference in distance,in the end up it would just get left in the car,not now,this is first chance ive got to try it at the range.WOW...what a difference,quick warm up with a few short clubs then onto driver yes there was a few left and right but the distance was better right away,the ones i hit straight down the middle(there was lots)the extra distance was unbelievable.i won't know for definite how much exta there is till i get out on the course but id hazzard a guess at easily 50 yards.what an amazing and simple fix...thank you steve
Steve... This is one of the most fruitful tutorials I've seen online. This change immediately made a drastic change in my consistency and distance. For years I always just tilted my shoulders away vs. shifted and bumped my hips forward. I've been taking lessons for years and I've always had to focus on my driver because I just couldn't get any consistency with it. This tutorial just illustrates that if concepts aren't fully understood, it could lead you down some dark, club snapping paths.
Thank you! This brought back swing memories from 20 years ago when I implemented these swing thoughts taught by Mike Dunaway! Playing time diminished due to life, swing inadvertently strayed, and my game suffered! Swing speed was around 118 at that time and playing scratch...Swing speed is 100-105 on a good day now, lucky to break 80 (we won't talk about the short game, lol!). This is gonna help!
Great tip.I played in our club championship over 2 days.I have always struggled aligning my shoulders.I used this set up.The result was Amazing I didnt slice 1 drive over the 2 days and ended up winning our div1 championship by 8 shots net 68 net 69 my handicap was cut 2 shots.What a great and simple tip.ThanksSteve
Thanks for the suggestion! It’s funny I started adding a bunch of spine tilt and I mean a bunch and realized I was hitting it much farther and straighter. Of course my miss became a hook when I got a bit quick so I put the ball more in the middle of my stance and got a lower ball flight. I can’t wait to try your suggestions of the hips and head to see if I can improve more. Thanks
Steve, You are one of the people I follow and my ways off hitting it off the T is very similar!! Great video and I am looking forward to watching more!!
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This drill is incredible...I practiced yesterday on the longest holes on my course, and I was hitting it waaay out there.....Thanks a Million.....My new coach!!!
Fascinating! Of course I am working on my short game with thr Harvey Penick video, but everybody likes that feeling of a long straight drive. I am still using my "Biggest Big Bertha", because the new clubs really did not add distance. Going to try your "tweak" today. It just makes a lot of sense, and may solve a problem I did not even know I had. Thanks for sharing... from your newest subscriber! Paul
@@Inmotion70 okay so today I gave it a try and yes it helped boast my yardage but I am still adjusting to the method. On the ones that I got good contact I have added 10 yards but the best part from it is that I didn’t miss a fairway. Thank you for the lesson, I am going to try and perfect this in the coming rounds.
Thank you so very very, Very much!! The Lateral Hip Bump and Knee flex solved all my problems on the Tee box it straightened out my Drives and has added quite a bit of distance Been slicing forever, not anymore.
This is absolute genius. I've been playing golf for40 years, always fought and over the top move and a low AoA with my driver. It never occurred to me that that problem could be in my initial setup. Can't wait to get to the range later.
I watched this video, and followed your instruction. I was a chronic slicer for years. I now hit the ball dead straight, and have conquered my nemisis creek by 30 to 40 yards. The change was so simple to incorporate, it only took me an hour or so to put it to work. I can't tell you the difference it's made to my game. Putting the ball consistently in the fairway takes much pressure off my approach shots to the green. Thanks for your help!
I used this tip today at the range today along with the stomp the heel move. It made a huge difference. I didn't feel like I was trying to swing fadter but I was. it was awesome. I am 56 and hurt my back a few years ago and was a scratch golfer at the time. I was putting my back in a awkward postion ina effort to gain distance. I used to lift my heel like Jack did when I was playing my best. By trying to get better and making a swing change I ended up putting too much stress on my back by trying to be compact. Long story short. I hit the ball farther today than I have in about 3 and a half years. I t was effortless with the little pointers you gave in the videos. I hit at a range that is water range, so I know where I normally hit the ball to the targets small islands and boats. The back of the range has a marker going up the hill at the back of the range. The particular marker is 257 yds. I hit a range ball the base of it towars the end of my practice session. I have not been able to get there in a long time. I teed up a few used balls from my golf bag and flew those balls at least 10 yards further. The last ball was probably 15 yards further I carried that last tee shot just over 270 yards. It was amazing. My confidence is back will keep working on the drills and swing. Thanks Kerry
I’ve been following an almost identical drill in my set up and although my ball striking has improved tremendously, it’s definitely takes some getting used to. I have a tendency to pop my hip out a little too far which creates all sorts of trouble. Otherwise, this has worked great.
i was just taught something similar to this.... i knew about pushing the hip forward towards the target, my issue was i pushin it to far, like u said minimal hip movement and your shoulders have the tilt, the one component that was added was keeping my left leg straight, slight flex with the right and irons keeping the right leg straight and slight flex with the left
Great video Steve. I implemented your steps to my driver practice on Saturday 14 November 2020. I documented each ball flight and recorded my swing speed with the swing speed radar. I could only estimate distances to a flag that I lased with my bushnell that read 237yds. I hit 15 range balls. My swing speed average was 93mph. I hit 2 hooks, 1 slice, 1 pull fade, and 2 push draws with all others going straight. The shortest distance I estimated was about 190 (since there was a marker at 185yds and the ball landed past that so it was a 5 yd estimation). However, the consistent distance was around 230ish since the ball landed between the 225 yd marker (verified with my bushnell laser range finder) and the 237yd pin. The point is this technique worked for me. I have always had a strong grip and I thought my set up was good but would either hit a weak fade or slice and couldn't figure out why. After applying your technique and changing my setup, I realized how much I had been coming over the top. Your setup encourages keeping my head centered and behind the ball when releasing the club through and up on the ball rather than at the ball with a closed club face! Brilliant! I am a 14 handicapper and look forward to taking this to the course. Thanks Steve! PS. I use the orange whip for timing and tempo...a must for using your technique IMHO. Cheers!
Thanks Steve for all the great information and direction. I have used this setup and not only added distance but am hitting a baby draw with my driver. My only challenge is limited turn back and thru due to a couple back surgeries. Do you recommend moving my right foot back or flaring my feet more to compensate for my limited turn? Thanks!
Started doing this earlier this summer as it also helps promote me to drive thru to my left foot instead of falling back on my right foot... definitely gained an extra 10-15 yard carry... always good to see validation when I make adjustments that aren't "normal" thanks
When I was 18 years old I had a fall that busted my heel and tweeked my back. With the back injury long healed I was left with my right shoulder about 2 inches lower then my left. I always thought it was a disadvantage to my golf swing but after watching your video I am looking at this shoulder as an advantage. I can make this work for me. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you sir
Was struggling hitting my driver, could not get any height, The next time I teed it up I made this adjustment and WOW first swing 230 down the middle. Hit driver consistently all day. Great tip and it works.
Steve,
First of all, thanks for your willingness to share your passion and expertise. You have an amazing gift. Overall, my game is reasonably solid (8 handi) but suffer from some inconsistency issues. Most pronounced with driver. Good distance but occaisional hooks and blocks. Knew that something was likely wrong in my fundamentals/set up. Watched this video the other day. It made so much sense that I practiced it a bit at home, without a club...liked how it felt "different enough" and straightened out my down the line alignment immediately. Had the opportunity to play golf yesterday evening with my wife who I play with regularly and sees my game every weekend - good and bad. About three holes/drives in, she looks at me and goes, "What did you change???". She couldn't pick up what I had done (implemented your set up tweaks) but was watching me hit bombs straight down the middle of every fairway. It was that dramatic and happened that quickly. As you mentioned in your video, the same technique/approach worked beautifully for irons as well. Playing golf later today with "the guys" and am looking forward to seeing their faces...same guy, same driver, same "basic" swing, just a better set up/starting position.
I cannot thank you enough. This one tip is a game changer. To everyone on here that I will not compete against nor bet with, please follow Steve's advice. To my golf buddies, "move along, nothing to see here..."
Thanks so much for sharing your story! Wishing you many birdies. Cheers!
Wow, I can’t wait to go to the driving range, to try this technique. Unfortunately I can’t now as I’m now recovering from a back pain 😒
I bumped into this video yesterday and decided to implement this on the range today. I was blown away by the results. Unfortunately a heavy rain came, I got soaked and I had to stop and take refuge in a covered range cart. When I was able to resume I couldn't replicate it again as well. Came home, re-watched the video, and I am fairly certain I see where I was going wrong. So that and the fact that I was drenched was my problem I believe. I am now starting in on all your other videos since this one made such a huge difference. With this video being 4 plus years old you probably won't get this message, but if you do, THANK YOU!!! You definitely earned this subscriber.
That's awesome!
Ok I had to comment because I rarely see results after 1 day on the range, I’m a 6.2 index and 58 years old my normal drive is 230-240 carry with 10 to 15 yards of run, a big drive for me is 270.
I followed the explanation and after 30 balls I was feeling comfortable with maybe a 5 yard gain, however 9 out of 10 were straight. After another 30-40 balls I was carrying the 250 marker on at least 50%. I remained straight throughout in fact I hit the 250 marker at least 3 times. So I can say with another 50 balls my carry was around 10 yards longer but my straight ball efficiency was drastically improved. So I’m very pleased and surprised by the outcome. For reference I hit a ping g400 with a 3 1/4 tee. Again a superb video for me
So glad to hear you results Marty! Cheers!
This is the best tip i ever watched. I owe you a donation Steve or to your favourite charity. I can now hit my Driver straight and I attribute this to you! Thanks so much. David
One of the best tweeks I have ever used I play of 12 I'm 66 and now frightening myself with the distance this change has improved my my game can't thank you enough
Trebor 👍
Huzzah! Cheers!
Mike Austin has been advocating this setup for decades.
I've tried dozens of tips from the internet. In truth, none really work for any length of time. I've tried this on all full shots for 2 rounds and for me, it works! My drives and fairway woods are definitely straighter (I'm a fader/slicer). Hitting irons well too. I wouldn't say I've gained distance (I know I hit down on driver!) but definitely straighter. This is my 1st comment and I'm leaving it to thank Steve for sharing this. For the moaners, this content is free and if you don't like it, just scroll on! It may not work for everyone but it has benefited me. Thanks Steve.
Cheers Vince!
I've seen tons of people that talk like you. Growing up in Florida I always just went out with friends and our parents clubs and taught each other, and got decent even as kids. You try too hard buddy. All this do this do that. Here's a tweak there's a tweak stuff is nonsense. They're all just making money getting you to do little bullvrap changes. Feel comfortable and just smack golf balls however feels right. Your body is better than you are at swinging. Go to a batting cage and hit baseballs, that will help probably. That's it though. Make it work. Fuck all this tweaking ass make this little tweak shit.
Great outstanding.
Great comment frogman
Can't agreed more
Works for me, used the method for a game yesterday all went fairly straight. Most unusual !!
Thanks very much for your teaching!! I am now hitting it longer and straighter.
This video has made a significant difference.
I have read many books, seen 100's of videos and taken expensive lessons. My handicap has been 10 - 12 and is now dropping with several scores from 76 - 82 after applying your (and Mike Austin's) principles. I have recommended your site and videos to all my friends.
The simple setup with the left arm straight, but not rigid, the left hip bumped slightly toward the target and the right knee bent is a prescription for success. For me, I need to take the club back more vertically, pause at the top/transition (a "Nod to the Gods" from the movie "Tin Cup") and then swing with loose wrists, throwing the clubhead. The straight line release (from Clay Ballard and others) is also very helpful.
I am very appreciative for your teaching efforts. They have added pleasure to my golf game.
Best wishes,
This is the best tip on youtube to increase distance. Every club driver and 3 wood was going way further. Every one of my irons was going 20-30 yards extra distance with this tip!!!!! Gold!!!!
Awesome!
Thank you for this! After watching hundreds of videos telling me to “drop your right shoulder”, this is the first one I’ve seen that explains how this affects your hands and therefor the swing path. Not only that but I always felt uncomfortable “dropping the shoulder” as I was bending my spine. The hip shift allows me to keep my spine straight and still fix that swing path! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Happy days are here again 😊😊 great tips 🙏
This is my second year golfing at 46. Two days ago my drives carried 200 yards at best. Today I tried this tip and carried quite a few near 250 marker. My drives were also noticeably straighter. Thanks again, subscribed for more golf tips.
Great instruction. Simple and down-to-earth. Helped my drives considerably, adding 20-30 yards, but MUCH straighter!
That's awesome!
I've tried many tips for various RUclips teachers and found myself I'm the same place after two years. After returning from a disappointing golf trip in Phoenix driving the ball 170- 200 total yards I reluctantly tried your set tips. On my first swing I carried the ball 230 - 242 total. On my 10th swing I carried 253 - 271 total with a 98.5mph clubhead speed. I am in disbelief still but can't wait for my next round with the guys. Thanks Steve not in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this was possible!
Bingo Steve. My high school golf coach (I graduated in 1960) had me cocking the right knee at address just as you've indicated. This got me hitting up with the driver. Your system has a much more complete explanation of how this simple tweak can work. I'm 78 and still hit it out there pretty well (240-260) but I'm going to update my ideas with your help and see if I can't get a few more yards. The golf swing is a work in progress and if you ever stop learning, you're not in the game.
Cheers Bill! Thanks for watching and commenting.
WOW! Steve this tip really transformed my game ..took this to the course today as a ten handicap who usually shoots in the the lower to mid 80's and proceeded to score a 78! I used the setup for all of my full shots and they were going straight as a laser. ( and long) Can’t thank you 🙏 enough for your golf instruction and encouragement. Kudos for life. Cheers from Nova Scotia..Mike.
Wow great!
Wow. I went out today and took your tips to the course. It’s amazing how much it helped me keep the ball in the fairway as well as adding about 25 to 30 yards to my drives. I highly recommend this video to anyone who has issues getting off the Teebox. I hit some bombs today and didn’t even know it until I got up there and looked and it was like 30 yards further than where I was looking for my ball. One of my tee shots I thought had too much height on it and it ended up being a 299 Drive. Amazing!
Tip starts at 6:16
thanks dude
Thank you... I was like why 14 mins for a simple tip... hit play... talk show host spoke for two minutes then hit pause... to look at comments... thank you!
Thanks
Thank you! Dude is long winded for sure!
Good tip, but definitely needs to hire an editor. It's 2020. Most people don't have the patience to sit through 6 minutes of into to get to what should be a 3 minute clip on RUclips. It's the internet, not some "as seen on TV" infomercial vhs tape that needs you to fill time.
This was probably the best video I’ve seen on how fix my slice I saw Instant results
I will try this. The leaning back method hasn’t worked for me
Hi Steve. I've been giving this tweak the last 2 weeks, and not so much about the distance, But I've defn seen an improvement in accuracy. A work in progress, But it's been helpful!!! 👍👍👍
This had to be the best explanation of all my driving problems. I’m always trying to make adjustments but this was a simple way to get it done.
I've watched probably 100 different RUclips videos on driving techniques. This technique absolutely works and the science behind it is genius!
I watched this twice and took the lesson to the course, I shot my best round of the year. Hitting my driver long and straight. Even my short shots were high and in the middle of the fairway. Thanks Steve this is the easiest lesson I have ever seen that produced immediate results.
I know this is going to help me to have my shoulders more square I go to the left a lot thank you
Steve, I did a Swing change that destroy my driving, I just did your adjustment and feel de body back to a natural position wherein the swing with the driver is really comfortable... I feel the change immediately, not only with driver... with all the clubs the swing is needed more ascending path... WOW, Thanks for this!
Thank you Sir!
Golfing 30 years struggling the last 3-5.
Tried this ok the Range today, what an epic change! Thanks and keep the great work coming!
Cheers Byron!
I never comment but I have to thank you. The amazing thing about this is how little of an adjustment this actually is but wow what a difference. Other videos make it seem like a dramatic move to square the shoulders but this is so easy and natural. Bravo 👏
I watched this later, a second time, and got so much more of what you are trying to explain. The movement is so simple and understandable. Going to try this lesson tomorrow!!!
One thing I truly thought a lot about and experimented with in the last few weeks is exactly this move you demonstrated in this video. The reason I started doing this is I was slicing all of my drives. I was hitting my other clubs OK but I felt I had to radically change something for my drive so I watched several "Jack Nicklaus "Golf My Way" videos.
Nicklaus stressed the need for just one swing that would work for all clubs so if a new swing was needed, it would be for every club. I used to position the ball in the middle of my stance but Nicklaus said every shot should be aligned with the left heel or slightly further left for a tee shot. Also my feet spacing should get wider as the club gets longer.
When the ball is in the middle of my stance, my shoulders are aligned ALMOST with the target, just very slightly open because my right hand is below my left hand. Except for my driver which is much longer than my other clubs, I could hit straight or with a nice little draw with the ball in that position. But I noticed when I did these things Nicklaus suggested, my shoulders opened way up so they were way left of the target. I was confused about whether that was OK or whether I should do something to close my shoulders.
I went to the driving range and rather than pushing and slicing my drives, I was now pulling them and hooking them. And all my other clubs were messed up also. So now I had a bigger problem.
I had to do something about my open shoulders. One way to do that was exactly as you mentioned but rather than make that move, stand there in that position. Nicklaus stressed the need to be loose and relaxed but the the more I stand there perfectly still in that awkward position, the more tense I am and the more afraid I am to hit it.
So I started doing that move - a little differently but basically the same thing. I start by setting my feet and extending my left arm so the club face is how I want it, just like you do. But I don't like my shoulders being open that much . So before I put my right hand on the club, I put the handle back so its positioned in the middle of my body. This way my shoulders are aligned the way they would be if the ball was in the middle of my feet, the way they used to be.
I let my arms relax and put the tip of the club head between my left foot and the ball, just behind the ball. The club face points well left of the target because the handle is in the middle of my body and the club head is close to my left foot. The bigger the club, the wider my feet are, so the more open the club face. But my shoulders are only slightly open, just like they used to be.
Before I start my backswing , I do the move. I straighten my left arm and move the handle to the left to push the club head forward and square it with the ball. At the exact same time, I turn my right knee in and drop my right shoulder so my head does not move forward (I am not seeing a moving ball). This keeps my shoulders aligned exactly the same as before I made the move - just slightly open. I think this move is basically the same re
I am now smashing my drives into the middle of the net at the driving range whereas before I have never been able to even reach the net on the fly AND my drives are going straight.
So you are right about all this, thank you!.
I am also doing this move on every club because I followed Nicklaus's advise about positioning the ball off my left heel on every shot. It's the same move but it is a bigger for bigger clubs. With a little pitch shot, my feet are very close together so there is no move at all.
Thank you for this great tip. At age 70 my drive had dropped to around 210-220. Using your advice or tip I dropped my driver loft down to 7.5 increased the launch angle and started driving the ball 258 +/- and in one case flew a trap at the 220 mark. Great tip and thanks again
Great videos. I am a mid handicap golfer who’s never had any lessons. Your videos have helped me strike the ball more pure and so much straighter both off the tee and off the ground. My drives have increased by about 40 yards and so much straighter
Wow that's great! Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you so much Steve. I have been playing for 50 years and have never seen or heard this right hand affect explained or even addressed before. Incredible insight.
Lol 50 years if you ain't got it figure out by now just quit
@@Ghost-_-732 Wanted to many times, but just can't!!
@@markl307 lol me to 😂
You could get another 20 yards. Great video !!!!! Super way to place the hips. I started doing it like you, but with both hands on the grip tought (skiping a step). Then I played your swing on slowmo to really see what you did, and I think that you can hit it 2O yards further if you keept the hedge of the left hip as you turn (seeing the same background behind ) rather than sliding your hips to the right as you pick he club up in your back swing. So if you put a line on your left hip, try to keep your left hip on that line through the whole back swing. You would generate way more power and still hit is strait. The consequence of moving the hips makes you have a strait spine at the top of your backswing. If you freeze your swing at the top, your spine is strait. (You can still load up the right side and have weight transfert to the right foot in the back swing without moving the hips right)
Sp there will be two major changes. First you will have more coil a the top of your swing thus the 20 yards extra. but also you back will be less strained. So no heavy lower back feeling if you play 4 days in a row.
I read the tiger woods book, and he talked about the right knee just like you talked about, I'm 60 years old and gives me 107 club head speed. Thanks Steve.
I picked up this tip about a month ago from another instructor and I can’t believe how much better I have been driving the ball👍I definitely gained distance and more importantly I now have a more consistent swing. You have really explained this tip beautifully, I encourage most golfers to learn this. 👍👍
Thanks! Practiced your method at the range. First time out, 6 shots under my hcp, no bs. Hitting straight saves penalty strokes.
Wow! Keep it up!
I watched this video yesterday and decided to put it into practice today. It was fairly windy which accentuates my slice when it's off the left. Not today, I regularly hit straight drives and even managed a few with a draw. Distance wise I did appear to gain several yards on normal and I was hitting the ball out of the centre of the face much more often. This is an excellent tip that really works, thank you so much.
Sweet!
Probably the best driver video lesson that you posted. It was presented in a simple and understandable manner. The 60 - 40 weight distribution is spot on. Oh yes this weight distribution also works with the your irons as it results in a greater compression of the golf ball. Thank you!!
this is one of the best secrets for good golf
Steve This was the best golf tip I ever learned. I also am hitting the driver 40 yards longer and straight. My golfing buddies are blown away. Thanks
Awesome! Hope you win some cash off them! :)
Absolutely makes a lot of sense. The best how to tips instead of the usual need to tips I have seen.
First saw this video about three months ago, tried it and it made an immediate improvement. Moving the hip forward definitely works, helps somewhat in making a better weight shift on the backswing, keeps the right arm under the left at address and keeps my head behind the ball at impact. Best youtube tip I've ever used successfully.
Great to hear!
Just saw this early in the week and went to the range with it. WOW. I did gain 20-30 yds since it moved me from my outside-in swing to an inside-out swing. I could really feel the swing go under and through instead of out and around. Thanks a bunch Steve. I broke 90 for the first time this year on a pretty tough course.
Awesome! Cheers!
Still the best driver video that you ever posted. I have used the left hand to start my setup as you do and then taking the right hand and placing it on my back right pocket/butt cheek area momentary puts my front shoulder, right arm-hand, and my tilt in the correct position. One Brilliant Simple Adjustment. Thanks again
I am 60 years old. Playing golf on and off since 1973. In all that time no pga teacher has ever taught me any move that help me . You just did. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching Patrick!
I tested this out on the driving range today. It works! I added 15 more yards to my driver swing. Thanks for the awesome tip to a beginner golfer.
This video seemed to be going nowhere at first , just being honest. But I’m glad I kept watching because this advice is really good.
I used to do this and lost my way this season resulting in a lot of over the top pulls. This is why. My shoulders started to be open at set up.
So word to the wise - watch the entire video. It makes perfect sense in the end.
I used to do this as well. I have vivid memories of hitting up on the ball and nailing them so straight. Now the past 2 months I'm doing nothing but slicing drives. I need to get back into this habit so I stop getting so angry when I use my driver
Hands down the golf tip that transformed my game from 100 to 80's. So, simple and repeatable. This tip along with the correct tee height made the game more fun than I imagined. Thank you and make it a great day!!
What's a good tip for tee height?
Me watching this video: Ok here is the next tip I'm gonna try and waste some time with. I've been a massive slicer for some 10 years now and struggle to hit the fairway every 16-20 holes once.
Me 5 mins after the range session:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
You have changed my life 🤣. Just hit 80 balls following this video and didn't hit a single slice. Mostly straight, some light draws and about 5 hooks.
Tried my old setup and boom 6 slices in a row.
For me this worked and I can't thank you enough. I've been taking lessons for 10 years and had small improvements during and sometimes a round after the lesson, but nothing close to this.
I even tried just swinging myself out of my shoes but it still goes straight.
Thank you again!!
Oh yeah gained distance as well 🤣 no idea how much exactly coz our range ends at 240y and they all went over the end 😆
Wow well done and cheers!
100% the same sort of impact for me!! Can’t believe what seems such a small setup change has such enormous impact and improvements!
Thanks Steve. This makes sense. I'm 64, and have lost a lot of length, although I am still quite strong and supple. I'll give it a go today on the range. I like your idea about a universal swing too. Harry in London,England.
I'm 49 and 5'6" tall and have been working on this swing for a year now. Things are finally starting to come together as I hit a 363 yard drive the other day. It felt pretty effortless. Thanks for all the great instructions.
363 yards, down hill, down wind and off the cartpath really isn't that impressive, bud. But I guess it is if it's done by a middle-aged midget
Don't be mad because you can't do it
I hit my sandwedge that far
Video games don't count
This is the best explanation of the modern day Driver swing on RUclips.Easy to follow and take to the course.It all makes sense. Trying to get my handicap below 7 again. I think this technique will help considereably. Great job, big thanks for this one Steve.
Thanks for the great tutorial, my current instructor turned me onto your page as additional information to compliment his lessons. Can't wait to get back out on the range.
Hi Steve, your lesson in this video is amazing and very down to the point and very accurate. I was fading with my driver and couldn't understand why I can't draw the ball which i prefer. Even with adjusting my grip so i can draw the ball it wasn't working. It was frustrating. I watched your video time after time and went to practice. I couldn't believe how much further i was hitting my driver and I started drawing the ball too. It was a game changer for me. The players I was playing golf with keep telling what a drive, good drive freddy. I wanted to thank you and let you know that the three adjustment that you talked about in your video is essential for anyone that wants to improve their handicap and hit the driver longer, straighter with a draw. Thank you so much.
Fred
Great set up..and it does work..my only thing on the down swing which is very important the hips turn forward before the arms come down..wish you could add the full set up and down swing to impact..that would be a great video..thanks
Steve that's an excellent swing, I'm 81 years old and your swing suits me down to the ground, thank you so much.
This makes good sense! Now I know why I fall off balance!! Definitely going to try it! Thank you for sharing! You have a new fan! Regards from South Africa ⛳️🏌🏻♀️🇿🇦
Cheers Paula!
Wow what a difference that made . Watched this clip last night then tried it this morning, absolutely solved my hit and hope for the best drives, thanks so much
Hello Steve, i have been watching your channel for a while now but finally subscribed.
Your instructional videos and pointers have really helped. I like that you are using trackman and really hitting shots on the range to show how the concepts you teach really work.
Cheers Ramesh!
First... Thank you! I have never heard of this explanation before and it makes so much sense! I believe that this alone will fix what I have needed for years now to cure my slice. It may be simple but it would fix everything that I have been doing wrong resulting in skying some tee shots, hitting the ground behind a tee shot and slicing the ball. And it explains how my shoulders get out of alignment causing me to pick the club up and swing outside in. New subscriber.
I have watched numerous videos to stop my over the top and slice, unfortunately none worked. I saw this video last night and decided to give it a try when I played today. To my absolute amazement it ACTUALLY WORKED! My drives were straight and I gained at least 20 yards on nearly all my drives.
If you're out there struggling I highly recommend giving it a try.
Great! Cheers Cort!
Just as promised, this setup has made my drives longer and straighter and now I have so much more confidence and fun with my driver. Thank you Steve.
Great to hear!
This lesson is thé one that helped me at thé best! Straiter and longer!! Thank you so much!
Holy xxxx! This really works. I hit some of the longest and straightest drives in years. I can understand why some will feel a little awkward at first, but I caught on after a dozen or so shots and was catching center of club face. Wow! Angle of attack is now plus instead of minus and slightly from inside to out. Feel confident in swinging faster now and getting great results.
That's precisely what my students experience! Great job working through the awkward!
After 55 years of playing golf, I am finally hitting the ball straight, long and kinda where I am aiming. Thanks Steve
♣♠♦♥ AMAZING!!! I have been searching for this feeling for so long. I call it the slot. I'd find it every now and then, and loose it quickly. I ran across this video & gave it a shot. The set-up "Freak'n Puts Me In the Slot" that I have been searching for for years..... I'd always find it by accident and loose it like I said, but NOW.... I Know how to find it! And this video has opened my eyes to so many set-up flaws that had become comfortable and I'd just play to a shorter and shorter game. I was actually thinking I was getting Fxxxn old. Now I'm hitting the sweet spot more consistent and I'm in that power slot where it feels effortless and that ball just Kranks and it's pure. Well that's my story. Thanks so Much Steve. You did an amazing job and I'm happy and blessed to run by your video. Be Well.
Hooray!
Been really struggling with my driving (I mean shockingly bad) so went to the range and gave this a whirl. Absolutely mind blowing how much better I started to drive the ball. Never been the longest of hitters but this has easily added 35-40 yards, even had one of the pros comment on how well I was hitting driver ;-)
Here's where i WAS at with my driving,hated using it,got so frustrated,if i nailed my 5 iron and nailed my driver i doubt there would b much difference in distance,in the end up it would just get left in the car,not now,this is first chance ive got to try it at the range.WOW...what a difference,quick warm up with a few short clubs then onto driver yes there was a few left and right but the distance was better right away,the ones i hit straight down the middle(there was lots)the extra distance was unbelievable.i won't know for definite how much exta there is till i get out on the course but id hazzard a guess at easily 50 yards.what an amazing and simple fix...thank you steve
Hi Steve, you said early in the video that you like one setup only. Does this setup apply to drivers, irons and hybrids?
Steve... This is one of the most fruitful tutorials I've seen online. This change immediately made a drastic change in my consistency and distance. For years I always just tilted my shoulders away vs. shifted and bumped my hips forward. I've been taking lessons for years and I've always had to focus on my driver because I just couldn't get any consistency with it. This tutorial just illustrates that if concepts aren't fully understood, it could lead you down some dark, club snapping paths.
I thank you immensely for this my ball is going so much straighter from this slight adjustment!!!!
Great! Cheers Trent!
This makes a ton of sense. I am going to try it as soon as my foot heals up. Thank You!
Great stuff tried it today and hit better drives. I use the left arm set up for all my clubs !
Thank you! This brought back swing memories from 20 years ago when I implemented these swing thoughts taught by Mike Dunaway! Playing time diminished due to life, swing inadvertently strayed, and my game suffered! Swing speed was around 118 at that time and playing scratch...Swing speed is 100-105 on a good day now, lucky to break 80 (we won't talk about the short game, lol!). This is gonna help!
Great tip.I played in our club championship over 2 days.I have always struggled aligning my shoulders.I used this set up.The result was
Amazing I didnt slice 1 drive over the 2 days and ended up winning our div1 championship by 8 shots net 68 net 69 my handicap was cut 2 shots.What a great and simple tip.ThanksSteve
Great to hear!
Thanks for the suggestion! It’s funny I started adding a bunch of spine tilt and I mean a bunch and realized I was hitting it much farther and straighter. Of course my miss became a hook when I got a bit quick so I put the ball more in the middle of my stance and got a lower ball flight. I can’t wait to try your suggestions of the hips and head to see if I can improve more. Thanks
doesnt your back hurt though?
Good morning Steve
I had the opportunity to change my setup using your technique and I was able to hit the ball longer and straighter thank you
Steve, You are one of the people I follow and my ways off hitting it off the T is very similar!! Great video and I am looking forward to watching more!!
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This drill is incredible...I practiced yesterday on the longest holes on my course, and I was hitting it waaay out there.....Thanks a Million.....My new coach!!!
Can't wait to try that change. I'll let you know
Tried your tip yesterday and it made a big difference to my game, 4 makeble birdie putts in 8 holes, got 2. Cant wait to play tonight. Thanks Steve
Nice work!
Fascinating! Of course I am working on my short game with thr Harvey Penick video, but everybody likes that feeling of a long straight drive.
I am still using my "Biggest Big Bertha", because the new clubs really did not add distance.
Going to try your "tweak" today. It just makes a lot of sense, and may solve a problem I did not even know I had.
Thanks for sharing... from your newest subscriber! Paul
Could not believe how much extra distance I got with this great tip. Thanks so much for sharing it.
At my age of 65 I need this more than ever, will give it a try.
Keep us updated!
@@Inmotion70 okay so today I gave it a try and yes it helped boast my yardage but I am still adjusting to the method. On the ones that I got good contact I have added 10 yards but the best part from it is that I didn’t miss a fairway. Thank you for the lesson, I am going to try and perfect this in the coming rounds.
Thank you so very very, Very much!!
The Lateral Hip Bump and Knee flex solved all my problems on the Tee box it straightened out my Drives and has added quite a bit of distance
Been slicing forever, not anymore.
Glad it helped!
This is absolute genius. I've been playing golf for40 years, always fought and over the top move and a low AoA with my driver. It never occurred to me that that problem could be in my initial setup. Can't wait to get to the range later.
I always overdo it with my students at first...most pickup 30 yards the first lesson.
I watched this video, and followed your instruction. I was a chronic slicer for years. I now hit the ball dead straight, and have conquered my nemisis creek by 30 to 40 yards. The change was so simple to incorporate, it only took me an hour or so to put it to work. I can't tell you the difference it's made to my game. Putting the ball consistently in the fairway takes much pressure off my approach shots to the green. Thanks for your help!
Cheers Steve!
I’m going to try this, makes a lot of sense. Hopefully the setup will help me return to the correct position at impact.
I used this tip today at the range today along with the stomp the heel move. It made a huge difference. I didn't feel like I was trying to swing fadter but I was. it was awesome. I am 56 and hurt my back a few years ago and was a scratch golfer at the time. I was putting my back in a awkward postion ina effort to gain distance. I used to lift my heel like Jack did when I was playing my best. By trying to get better and making a swing change I ended up putting too much stress on my back by trying to be compact. Long story short. I hit the ball farther today than I have in about 3 and a half years. I t was effortless with the little pointers you gave in the videos. I hit at a range that is water range, so I know where I normally hit the ball to the targets small islands and boats. The back of the range has a marker going up the hill at the back of the range. The particular marker is 257 yds. I hit a range ball the base of it towars the end of my practice session. I have not been able to get there in a long time. I teed up a few used balls from my golf bag and flew those balls at least 10 yards further. The last ball was probably 15 yards further I carried that last tee shot just over 270 yards. It was amazing. My confidence is back will keep working on the drills and swing. Thanks Kerry
I’ve been following an almost identical drill in my set up and although my ball striking has improved tremendously, it’s definitely takes some getting used to. I have a tendency to pop my hip out a little too far which creates all sorts of trouble. Otherwise, this has worked great.
Great video. Tried this today at the range and the results were fantastic. So much more consistent.
Cheer Sam!
i was just taught something similar to this.... i knew about pushing the hip forward towards the target, my issue was i pushin it to far, like u said minimal hip movement and your shoulders have the tilt, the one component that was added was keeping my left leg straight, slight flex with the right and irons keeping the right leg straight and slight flex with the left
Great video Steve. I implemented your steps to my driver practice on Saturday 14 November 2020. I documented each ball flight and recorded my swing speed with the swing speed radar. I could only estimate distances to a flag that I lased with my bushnell that read 237yds. I hit 15 range balls. My swing speed average was 93mph. I hit 2 hooks, 1 slice, 1 pull fade, and 2 push draws with all others going straight. The shortest distance I estimated was about 190 (since there was a marker at 185yds and the ball landed past that so it was a 5 yd estimation). However, the consistent distance was around 230ish since the ball landed between the 225 yd marker (verified with my bushnell laser range finder) and the 237yd pin. The point is this technique worked for me. I have always had a strong grip and I thought my set up was good but would either hit a weak fade or slice and couldn't figure out why. After applying your technique and changing my setup, I realized how much I had been coming over the top. Your setup encourages keeping my head centered and behind the ball when releasing the club through and up on the ball rather than at the ball with a closed club face! Brilliant! I am a 14 handicapper and look forward to taking this to the course. Thanks Steve! PS. I use the orange whip for timing and tempo...a must for using your technique IMHO.
Cheers!
That's great! Keep it up as 93 mph should yield even more yardage than that!
@@Inmotion70 yeah well...range balls on a shaggy driving range (no mowing because of swampy conditions since ETA here in Tampa Florida...)
Thanks Steve for all the great information and direction. I have used this setup and not only added distance but am hitting a baby draw with my driver. My only challenge is limited turn back and thru due to a couple back surgeries. Do you recommend moving my right foot back or flaring my feet more to compensate for my limited turn? Thanks!
Started doing this earlier this summer as it also helps promote me to drive thru to my left foot instead of falling back on my right foot... definitely gained an extra 10-15 yard carry... always good to see validation when I make adjustments that aren't "normal" thanks
As always, good instructions and tips. Thanks!
When I was 18 years old I had a fall that busted my heel and tweeked my back. With the back injury long healed I was left with my right shoulder about 2 inches lower then my left. I always thought it was a disadvantage to my golf swing but after watching your video I am looking at this shoulder as an advantage. I can make this work for me. I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you sir
Love the explanation. Seems spot on at least for me
I love this video! Been addicted to watching golf videos for a few months. I’m not golfing yet, but I’m close!
This makes total scene and looks better a address. Great tip.
Was struggling hitting my driver, could not get any height, The next time I teed it up I made this adjustment and WOW first swing 230 down the middle. Hit driver consistently all day. Great tip and it works.
Glad it helped!
Thanks Steve for your effectives and simples tops.