Brian, your videos are by and far the best on youtube! Your advice on how to play the game better have lowered my scores tremendously! The upsetting part is I new some of these things, but like many of us do we forget them from time to time, then we start trying a myriad of things that just lead us further astray. Also you have an outstanding way explaining them! Thank you for all your help!
That's a nice message to wake up to Joe. Well done for taking the advice on board and implementing it. I am honored that my videos have helped you lower your score. I make videos to be just like I coach. Simple and easy to understand. I have no team. I do everything so from that point of view I control what comes out at every step of the way. In my coaching I am trying to get simpler every day and I suppose this just feeds into my videos. I am glad they have found a good home with you. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Brian
Great advice Brian, I find myself often looking on RUclips for that magical tip that is going to save my game. I've learnt to just go out and treat each shot as it comes with the factors at hand and to just have fun. That's when I score my best. Keep up with the great content and advise.
Glad you liked it John. People ask me all the time where I get my ideas for my videos from. I am a full time golf coach. Most of my ideas come from lessons I give coaching normal average golfers. Thanks for watching. Brian
Great video.... Here's another distraction...... At a driving range, when practicing.... Either talking instead of practicing or not practicing with a purpose
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for sharing. As I said at the start of the video there are lots. I might have to make another at some point in the future. Thanks for watching and providing that little nugget. Brian
Sounds like I hit the mark Joe. I was guilty of all 6 in my younger days if we substitute magazines for RUclips. Thanks for watching. I am glad you enjoyed it. Brian
If it wasn't for utube golfing tips, no way in the world i can afford an expensive golf lessons. Yes....i agree, there are so many different golf coaches out there providing different tips and you are one of them. In my case, i pick and choose what tips i need for golf game to improve. To say not to watch utube golfing tips, is wrong.
I understand where you are coming from maxx especially if you are not able to purchase golf lessons. The point I was trying to make was getting a golf lesson where the coach can see your golf swing is much better than a RUclips video where the coach can’t see you is preferred. Should you be able to afford it if course. I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Keep on improving. Brian
I sometimes think of people when I am making a video. You were in my mind when I filmed the roos. I like it when I make people think. Glad you enjoyed it Jesse. Brian
Priceless info ! Technical thoughts are for the range. So true. Tip on holding on to a bad shot for ONLY 10 seconds and throw it away like a piece of paper is great 👍 Great tip on trying to “buy” a game with the latest and greatest clubs. Just bought a set of 2001 Callaway X-14 Pro Series irons with Callaway RCH 75 Pro series graphite shafts for $170 on eBay. Bought the matching AW, SW and LW separately ranging from $20-$40 each. These irons were so ahead of their time they are probably just as good as anything out there today. They Feel great and are very forgiving. I’m going for a custom fit in 2 weeks to see how these fit me after recovering from shoulder surgery in December 2019. Ive played one round of golf since then and also now have bone on bone hip arthritis in my left hip and possibly some in my right hip as well. Also bought a Taylor Made 2016 M2 driver on eBay in very good condition for $170. Arguably one of the best drivers in the last 10 years. it may have lost a few yards compared to the SIM or SIM2 but for $170 compared to $550 and up it’s a no brainer for me. Also I’ll be putting this M2 to test in my custom fit to see what shaft works best and out of curiosity how it performs compared to something newer like SIM or SIM MAX. At the end of the day it’s the Indian not the arrow!
I am glad you found it useful Stephen. I just collect these as I see them talking to and playing with clients. I loved your take on the Indian not the arrow. The club fit will be a great investment. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Brian
In the late 1970's I used to play on the par 3 course at the Erewash Valley Golf Club. Often I would see Eamonn Darcy, yes the Eamonn Darcy, the Ryder Cup Player, with his dog & a golf club just knocking a ball about. I used to ask him to give me a tip. One was, don't have your trolley or bag in your line of sight when playing a shot. "The ball is what you must concentrate on, not a trolley wheel 6 inches away," he said. (How often have I seen this!!!) To this day, I always park my trolley behind my back when making my golf shot. Excellent advice from Eamonn!! Thank you Eamonn wherever you may be now. And thank you Brian for another excellent video.
What a great story Robert. I was fortunate enough to watch Eamon a number of times over the years. I saw him play an event at Royal Melbourne where Greg Norman was out driving him by 30 yards and Eamon beat him. He sure had a funky swing but he could hit all the shots. After that round I watched him practice. He did not miss a shot. The whole aim of golf is to get the ball into the hole for the least amount of shots possible. Thanks for watching and I am glad you are enjoying my content. Brian
I appreciate your kind words David. You have got this. Golf is just not as complicated as most people make it out to be. Let me know how the implementation goes. Brian
Another great video! Just remember BACK RIGHT THROUGH LEFT. This will help you with timing and weight shift. One thought you have for every shot excluding pitching, chipping and putting.
This is very good advice! I was never able to work on my golf game seriously until I retired. When working, it was a round this month, maybe one more in six weeks, possibly twice in a month at times. I’ve been going at least once per week now and twice a week when possible. This additional time has been a great benefit. However, as stated in the video, watching lots of videos about improving this and getting away from that, THEN you REALLY have a head full of things to think about at the tee! When you mentioned this, I had to laugh, mainly at myself. I appreciate your videos because they contain common sense improvement tips in bite-sized portions, so they’re not burdensome and have easy takeaways. After all these years, I am scheduled for a fitting this week! So we’ll see how that goes. Thanks for the vids, and your time in producing them.
Thanks Bob. I laughed when I was editing as I have made everyone of these mistakes early in my playing career. Well done on booking a club fitting. I would love to know how it goes. I am glad you are enjoying and appreciating my content. I really enjoy making them and interacting with people is great as well. Thanks for taking the time to both watch and comment. Brian
Spot on Brian, while playing today i was trying to focus on one thing...TEMPO, even that didn't help on 17 (which has me by the short and curlies) but you make good sense which i shall endeavour to follow.
@@fitzygolfpro not sure if you are familiar with Wantima in Brisbane, 17 is a short par 4 which has a creek and bush on the left but you have to hit through a narrow tunnel up to the fairway about 10 metres above the tee (white tees) the blues at the back have a similar problem with narrow opening to hit through, carry is approx. 150M. i reckon i put a ball in the creek on that hole 5 in 6 times i tee up on that hole, what is more annoying is i'm not a mug golfer can play to about 12 but this hole hates me and i hate it back. regards Rob
@@fitzygolfpro par 4 approx. 295M from the whites, pretty much straight away but what you said about us mere mortals trying to do all the right things crowds the head at address and with the fairway above you, hitting up on the ball brings my right hand into play which wants to lead the charge of the light brigade at 100 mph. then bingo snap hook into the creek. hoe this dialogue is not too annoying, it amuses my playing partners each time i find the woods.
I totally understand. I would suggest a quiet practice on the hole. Try 2 different ways of playing the hole. I really mean different. For instance 3 wedges or 9 irons easily get you on for 3. Two putts for a 5 is better than your average. 6 iron and an 8 or 9 iron gets you on for 2 or close. Maybe you can think of another way. Just try to make 5 for starters. Think outside the square.
My thoughts are with you over there. We had a 4 month lock down last year so I know how you feel. Keep practicing and keep playing your golf course in your head. Try and find different ways to play each hole at your golf course. It will help you when you return to golf. Most of all stay safe. Brian
Oh wow! a home run from the Doc. Best RUclips content and advice ever. I use the word Kangaroo as my only swing thought. Broken into three syllables it provides a great tempo. Not much chance of seeing one on course in UK just fat ars@# squirrels. Stay safe and well Thanks
Great advice Fitz. Sometimes, easier said then done regarding forgetting bad shots. Sometimes, I get passed off and have to do some deep breathing to maintain. LoL. Irish temper I suppose!
Deep breathing is one of the best ways to control your emotional level on the course. I know it is hard but if you can mange to control this it will open the door to a new level for you. Thanks for watching. Brian
Mr Brian, from all the youtube videos out there of golf.. i think yours are the most realistic and clear...right on spot !!! (ill unfollow you now so i dont get distracted) hehehe jk. Great work.
Thank you Gus. That is exactly what I am trying to do. Simple realistic advice for normal golfers. Just like the people I coach. I appreciate your feed back. Brian
"It's natural to be negative". Now that is something im a pro at. I can only watch youtube right now because we cant legally golf where I live in now because our government somehow thinks OUTDOOR activities is a huge problem for the spread of covid, while he ignores bigger causes for the spread of the virus
Sounds like that is your super power.... It's easy isn't it. Try replacing it with a positive thought or image straight away. Thanks for watching. Brian
Brian, your videos are by and far the best on youtube! Your advice on how to play the game better have lowered my scores tremendously! The upsetting part is I new some of these things,
but like many of us do we forget them from time to time, then we start trying a myriad of things that just lead us further astray. Also you have an outstanding way explaining them!
Thank you for all your help!
That's a nice message to wake up to Joe.
Well done for taking the advice on board and implementing it.
I am honored that my videos have helped you lower your score.
I make videos to be just like I coach. Simple and easy to understand.
I have no team. I do everything so from that point of view I control what comes out at every step of the way.
In my coaching I am trying to get simpler every day and I suppose this just feeds into my videos.
I am glad they have found a good home with you.
I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.
Brian
This is the best you tube golf advice ever!
Thanks Bob I appreciate that.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Brian
Great advice Brian. Golf is a game. Hit it, find it, hit it again. Get it in the hole. Have realistic expectations. Enjoy your golf.
Brilliantly summed up Tim.
Great advice, stop playing swing and play golf! Thanks Brian.
You got it Mike.
Well done. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Brian
Great advice Brian, I find myself often looking on RUclips for that magical tip that is going to save my game. I've learnt to just go out and treat each shot as it comes with the factors at hand and to just have fun. That's when I score my best. Keep up with the great content and advise.
Thanks Peter.
You have a great attitude which will serve you well.
I'm glad you are enjoying my content.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Best bit of advice I have had for a long time because they are all true. Brian, you should set up a golf confessional
Glad you liked it John.
People ask me all the time where I get my ideas for my videos from.
I am a full time golf coach. Most of my ideas come from lessons I give coaching normal average golfers.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Great video.... Here's another distraction...... At a driving range, when practicing.... Either talking instead of practicing or not practicing with a purpose
Couldn't agree more! Thanks for sharing.
As I said at the start of the video there are lots. I might have to make another at some point in the future.
Thanks for watching and providing that little nugget.
Brian
Really enjoyable video about the reality of golf. Two thumbs up!
Glad you enjoyed it David.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Love your work Brian great explanation . All tour pros know this but its amazing how many weekend players do not.
Thanks PGG. Glad you enjoyed it.
You speak the truth. I am always amazed how hard the average golfer makes playing the game.
Great advice Brian. Guilty as charged on 4 out of 5 of the Golf Distractions.
Have a great week.
Cheers
Joe
Sounds like I hit the mark Joe.
I was guilty of all 6 in my younger days if we substitute magazines for RUclips.
Thanks for watching. I am glad you enjoyed it.
Brian
@@fitzygolfpro You certainly have hit the mark Brian. Really enjoying your no nonsense KISS videos.
I’m glad you are.
If it wasn't for utube golfing tips, no way in the world i can afford an expensive
golf lessons.
Yes....i agree, there are so many different golf coaches out there providing different tips and you are one of them.
In my case, i pick and choose what tips i need for golf game to improve.
To say not to watch utube golfing tips, is wrong.
I understand where you are coming from maxx especially if you are not able to purchase golf lessons.
The point I was trying to make was getting a golf lesson where the coach can see your golf swing is much better than a RUclips video where the coach can’t see you is preferred. Should you be able to afford it if course.
I’m glad you are enjoying my content.
Keep on improving.
Brian
Finally a Roo. You really hit me in the head with this video. Thanks Brian
I sometimes think of people when I am making a video. You were in my mind when I filmed the roos.
I like it when I make people think.
Glad you enjoyed it Jesse.
Brian
Priceless info ! Technical thoughts are for the range. So true. Tip on holding on to a bad shot for ONLY 10 seconds and throw it away like a piece of paper is great 👍
Great tip on trying to “buy” a game with the latest and greatest clubs.
Just bought a set of 2001 Callaway X-14 Pro Series irons with Callaway RCH 75 Pro series graphite shafts for $170 on eBay. Bought the matching AW, SW and LW separately ranging from $20-$40 each. These irons were so ahead of their time they are probably just as good as anything out there today. They Feel great and are very forgiving. I’m going for a custom fit in 2 weeks to see how these fit me after recovering from shoulder surgery in December 2019. Ive played one round of golf since then and also now have bone on bone hip arthritis in my left hip and possibly some in my right hip as well.
Also bought a Taylor Made 2016 M2 driver on eBay in very good condition for $170. Arguably one of the best drivers in the last 10 years. it may have lost a few yards compared to the SIM or SIM2 but for $170 compared to $550 and up it’s a no brainer for me. Also I’ll be putting this M2 to test in my custom fit to see what shaft works best and out of curiosity how it performs compared to something newer like SIM or SIM MAX.
At the end of the day it’s the Indian not the arrow!
I am glad you found it useful Stephen.
I just collect these as I see them talking to and playing with clients.
I loved your take on the Indian not the arrow.
The club fit will be a great investment.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Brian
In the late 1970's I used to play on the par 3 course at the Erewash Valley Golf Club.
Often I would see Eamonn Darcy, yes the Eamonn Darcy, the Ryder Cup Player, with his dog & a golf club just knocking a ball about.
I used to ask him to give me a tip. One was, don't have your trolley or bag in your line of sight when playing a shot.
"The ball is what you must concentrate on, not a trolley wheel 6 inches away," he said. (How often have I seen this!!!)
To this day, I always park my trolley behind my back when making my golf shot. Excellent advice from Eamonn!!
Thank you Eamonn wherever you may be now. And thank you Brian for another excellent video.
What a great story Robert.
I was fortunate enough to watch Eamon a number of times over the years. I saw him play an event at Royal Melbourne where Greg Norman was out driving him by 30 yards and Eamon beat him.
He sure had a funky swing but he could hit all the shots. After that round I watched him practice. He did not miss a shot.
The whole aim of golf is to get the ball into the hole for the least amount of shots possible.
Thanks for watching and I am glad you are enjoying my content.
Brian
More wisdom from the master teacher.
Thanks Mark.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Brian
You are a very wise sage Brian! Thanks for these words of wisdom - I will try to put them to good use
I appreciate your kind words David.
You have got this. Golf is just not as complicated as most people make it out to be.
Let me know how the implementation goes.
Brian
@@fitzygolfpro will do Brian. I had so many swing thoughts on todays round that it was no longer enjoyable. I must stop it!
That probably meant that you hung on to those bad shots for too long as well.
Just keep getting better one hole at a time. .
Another great video! Just remember BACK RIGHT THROUGH LEFT. This will help you with timing and weight shift. One thought you have for every shot excluding pitching, chipping and putting.
Thanks Phil.
This is very good advice! I was never able to work on my golf game seriously until I retired. When working, it was a round this month, maybe one more in six weeks, possibly twice in a month at times. I’ve been going at least once per week now and twice a week when possible. This additional time has been a great benefit. However, as stated in the video, watching lots of videos about improving this and getting away from that, THEN you REALLY have a head full of things to think about at the tee! When you mentioned this, I had to laugh, mainly at myself. I appreciate your videos because they contain common sense improvement tips in bite-sized portions, so they’re not burdensome and have easy takeaways.
After all these years, I am scheduled for a fitting this week! So we’ll see how that goes. Thanks for the vids, and your time in producing them.
Thanks Bob. I laughed when I was editing as I have made everyone of these mistakes early in my playing career.
Well done on booking a club fitting. I would love to know how it goes.
I am glad you are enjoying and appreciating my content. I really enjoy making them and interacting with people is great as well.
Thanks for taking the time to both watch and comment.
Brian
Hi Brian.Once again you,re right.That person in the phone looks familiar.What a beautiful swing.!!!!!!!! Dave
I thought it could have been my doppelganger.
Glad you enjoyed it. The world will be right when I see you back on the golf course.
Brian
Thanks for this
My pleasure.
Spot on Brian, while playing today i was trying to focus on one thing...TEMPO, even that didn't help on 17 (which has me by the short and curlies) but you make good sense which i shall endeavour to follow.
I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Tell me about the 17th that has you baffled.
Describe the hole to me and I’ll help you with a plan for your next round.
@@fitzygolfpro not sure if you are familiar with Wantima in Brisbane, 17 is a short par 4 which has a creek and bush on the left but you have to hit through a narrow tunnel up to the fairway about 10 metres above the tee (white tees) the blues at the back have a similar problem with narrow opening to hit through, carry is approx. 150M. i reckon i put a ball in the creek on that hole 5 in 6 times i tee up on that hole, what is more annoying is i'm not a mug golfer can play to about 12 but this hole hates me and i hate it back. regards
Rob
No I am not familiar with it.
What is the length of the hole?
@@fitzygolfpro par 4 approx. 295M from the whites, pretty much straight away but what you said about us mere mortals trying to do all the right things crowds the head at address and with the fairway above you, hitting up on the ball brings my right hand into play which wants to lead the charge of the light brigade at 100 mph. then bingo snap hook into the creek. hoe this dialogue is not too annoying, it amuses my playing partners each time i find the woods.
I totally understand.
I would suggest a quiet practice on the hole.
Try 2 different ways of playing the hole.
I really mean different.
For instance 3 wedges or 9 irons easily get you on for 3. Two putts for a 5 is better than your average.
6 iron and an 8 or 9 iron gets you on for 2 or close.
Maybe you can think of another way.
Just try to make 5 for starters.
Think outside the square.
Oh my you are so lucky to have golf course open, no lockdown. Here in Delhi due to corona complete lockdown. Practicing at my home😢
My thoughts are with you over there.
We had a 4 month lock down last year so I know how you feel.
Keep practicing and keep playing your golf course in your head. Try and find different ways to play each hole at your golf course. It will help you when you return to golf.
Most of all stay safe.
Brian
Oh wow! a home run from the Doc. Best RUclips content and advice ever.
I use the word Kangaroo as my only swing thought. Broken into three syllables it provides a great tempo.
Not much chance of seeing one on course in UK just fat ars@# squirrels.
Stay safe and well
Thanks
I love the use of Kangaroo as a tempo aid David. Very clever.
I thought you might enjoy this one.
Play well tomorrow.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Great advice Fitz. Sometimes, easier said then done regarding forgetting bad shots. Sometimes, I get passed off and have to do some deep breathing to maintain. LoL. Irish temper I suppose!
Deep breathing is one of the best ways to control your emotional level on the course.
I know it is hard but if you can mange to control this it will open the door to a new level for you.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
very good advice.
Glad it was helpful Terry!
Brian
# 5 and the bonus are bogus. The other 4 are great 👍
I’m glad you enjoyed most of them.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Mr Brian, from all the youtube videos out there of golf.. i think yours are the most realistic and clear...right on spot !!! (ill unfollow you now so i dont get distracted) hehehe jk. Great work.
Thank you Gus. That is exactly what I am trying to do. Simple realistic advice for normal golfers. Just like the people I coach.
I appreciate your feed back.
Brian
I only film mine to show my coach
Exactly as it should be. Well done.
"It's natural to be negative". Now that is something im a pro at. I can only watch youtube right now because we cant legally golf where I live in now because our government somehow thinks OUTDOOR activities is a huge problem for the spread of covid, while he ignores bigger causes for the spread of the virus
Sounds like that is your super power.... It's easy isn't it.
Try replacing it with a positive thought or image straight away.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
The brain doesn't know the difference etween negative and positive so always think positive
Always stay on the positive side.
Brian