Perfect, perfect, perfect ! I hardly use my driver these days as my 5 iron, 4 iron and 3 iron gets me in the fairway more often. If I can get 225 , 240 and 250 plus with my 3 iron happy days. Great vlog I’m going to tweak my setup this weekend especially the feet pointing slightly right & left 👏🏽
I threw 3/4irons outta the bag from frustration. Your coaching looks so simple im going to work hard on those clubs again! Such a good video thank you!
I’m nearly 60 and still hit a one-iron off the tee quite often as I will hit it straight every time (not always flush but straight). I’m a lefty too. My lefty 1-iron may be the most rare club out there. Thanks for the tips.
I always enjoy your golf lessons Matt. You make your instructions so easy to follow…and apply. I have struggled with consistency on my long irons for ever…so this lesson will definitely help! [BTW…I still have my First Flight persimmon woods 1-2-3-4 from 1967. First Flight clubs (an Arnold Palmer company in Chattanooga, Tennessee).]
Matt I love your videos, I’ve been a fan since you had to herd your chickens out of the way. How to pure long irons from like I don’t know 5 or so years ago Is still the best long iron video on the web in my opinion. That video changed my life. I’m going to try the box. I bet that will help me to. Thanks for all the great videos .
I can’t wait to try this. I was doing these things except I was told after setup to move my hands ahead of the ball. I have done good with wedges through 7 iron but 5,6, and 4H have been tough I will try keeping my hands centered
I've got an old Wilson sam snead 2 iron that I always have in my bag. Great for low punch shots when in the trees. But never got great distance with it. This video will do the trick. Thanks!
Great, I love to play irons. Struggle with my 3 iron, far to inconsistent. Now there is some work to do on the range, I recognized my problem, must stop de-lofting the club.
I used to not be able to hit my long irons for shizzle, but now, after thousands and thousands of swings, I finally can crush them most of the time and it feels really good. I learned a tip from you mr. Short game that has helped me more than most any other and it was a video you put out a long time ago about taking the club back. You suggested feeling like you're almost dragging the clubhead back and letting it feel like it's lagging behind the grip and shaft just in that first 10 inches or so. That one thing makes sooo many good things happen and if more people would just do that it would help them so much. One thing it does very well is help you get that whipping action. That really helps with speed and your whole kinetic chain. Thank you Mr. Short Game!
I hit the like button... but my longest iron is a 6 that I use to punch out of trouble. For anything over 160 yards I use my hybrids and fairway woods, they're much easier to hit and so more consistent. But keep teaching, by far your fixes and lessons are super helpful.
I used to the hands forward deal with my long irons and it was terrible for distance and great for fat shots .I eventually figured out show the ball some loft and keep hands centered and the ball will fly
Not kidding I’ve had so much trouble getting my 4 iron in the air. Changed ball position and shaft position and it was 3 in a row higher than I have ever hit a 4 iron!! Thanks!!!
This is a great tip. I would say that for your last point, it is a crucial for golf swing. The right foot rotation is the fundamental for good golf swings, which enables the body rotation at least for me.
I'm a big big fan of your work since I 1st discovered your videos a little over a week ago. I have started to religiously follow some of your swings tips and my swing/shots have improved dramatically. I found the love for the game again and I'm having fun. I'm playing for my 1st round this Sunday and I can't wait to implement your game advice. I normally shoot around 98-105 so I'm expecting this to be better. Confidence levels are high and im certain ill shoot the best round ive had in a long while. Ill keep you updated. Thanks again for what you do, big fan...
Wow I was putting my hands way forward as I thought that was what you were supposed to do. But as you describe I often hit my 4 iron fat-- can't wait to make this change!
Creative and realistic products for buyers. Great video! I had a critical review last video but have to be fair and comment when I like it too. Good stuff! I really enjoy your channel, a lot because it’s not focused on the scratch golfers but also doesn’t feel like it’s for the 30 handicaps who don’t truly have a passion for the game. You have found the perfect balance and I appreciate you taking on the responsibility of curing my boredom! Thanks :)
This could sound stupid but i am pretty new to golf, how about getting the right "body (feet) to ball" distance? I always feel like trying to find the right distance and changing my setup between practice shots in order to find "the right spot for each club" especially with long clubs, short ones are pretty ok, still didn't really figured all this out. thanks for these tips btw!
Matt your hands are around 8degrees in front of ball on contact thus compressing the ball, a guarantee your hand are still releasing through the ball = power and distance, enjoyed the video
Matt love this video the hands and the back foot ,perfect, I totally get what your teaching but I'm a low teen HC and I would love to hit a 5 iron like my 7 or 8 iron just get to the ball and hit it , in my head once I see long iron I automatically think swing hard it's unbelievable that thought pattern, so as you can figure Fat, Fat shots because I'm swaying from the extra thugness, now a 4 or 5 hybrid no problem 180,200 most of the time very easy shot, but forget all that I want nothing more then to get up at the ball with a 5 iron and have the confidence like a 7 iron, totally running with these tips you put out there and going to learn how to hit longer irons tired of this bulls,,,,,,! Thank Matt great video !
Thanks Matt! I've recently gotten comfortable with hitting a 3 iron when it used to be impossible for me. Idk if it's the technology or practice, but it feels good when it goes right. Appreciate the tips,.as always!👏
Wow! Cannot wait to go out tomorrow morning to try your techniques MSG! What a timing on this clip cuz i have a big game on Friday where a lot of par 4 requires me to hit 4 iron.😁😁 Thank you so much for all your wonderful tips!👌👍👍👏👏👏
People don’t know what they’re missing by not hitting long irons. There are few things in life more satisfying than a well struck 3 iron. Good work getting the message out there.
Any plans for a new video dealing with hooks? Watched your Stop Hitting Left video. I think when I'm doing the right elbow tucked in, it might be exacerbating the in-to-out path.
Solid fundamentals are key. I'd also add tempo. Unless you're prime Tiger, swinging all out at a long iron is a crap shoot. I like to think 7 iron tempo. Let the club do the work. When I was a kid, and the ball didn't go so far, we hit long irons all the time. Familiarity builds confidence, but you don't hit them as often in today's game, which is why many players today think they're too hard to hit.
I can got my five iron pretty good but then drop off significantly on the four. Off the tee I'm more likely to go with a cut down mini driver or hybrid if it's tight and 200.
This video + the long iron video in your backyard, has immensely helped me improve my 6 and 7 iron, thank you. However, I’m still struggling with my 4 and 5 iron. Contact is getting better, but really having trouble getting any sort of loft. Any tips for getting the 4 and 5 irons to go higher?
correct alinement, LIGHT grip pressure, hands slightly in front of the ball at contact, last thing visualise your shot in your mind swing the same as any other iron Trust your preparation, job done!
Great video as usual!!! Can you put out more content regarding properties of a golf ball ie compression, layers and how it relates to swing speeds and overall benefits on the course? Some people say prov1 are the best overall but not suitable for golfers with sub 105 swing speed. Any info helps. Thanks!
I like how you used the eye as a reference point putting things in inches assumes were all 5 foot 9 or whatever lets face itif someone 6 foot 6 plays the ball 1 inch above center its gonna be different than me mr 5 foot 9 it would be less than 1 inch love the refetence points
What iron is that, looks like a cavity backed club. I am 53 and losing distance monthly, should I move from 790's to cavity back for more forgiving irons?
Are you 50+ yet ?? I can hit my long irons on the front 9 but struggle on the back. I feel like its a speed thing. Im over 50 but in pretty damn good shape and it angers me a little when I wimp out on the back 9. I really think its speed that Im lacking due to fatigue late in rounds.
I would argue that the vast majority of the golfing world because of skill & clubhead speed would be better to have both their FEET AND their SHOULDERS slightly open to the target so that they can play a soft fade that starts left of target and works back towards the target. If you do as suggested and align your shoulders at the target, you guarantee that 99.999% of golfers will either miss right or go over the top and introduce too much curvature or both. Far better to embrace a soft fade with long irons and aim slightly left
The number one biggest thing I learned hitting a golf ball is……. To keep my head absolutely still and in the same spot throughout my swing. If you can do that everything will come together.
Idk what it is but I really ‘get’ your coaching. Just clicks and makes sense to me. Glad you keep up all the hard work.
Same! Keep doing what you're doing. ⛳
That’s because he gets to the point unlike other videos where they just want to hear themselves talk
Geez you’re really good coach! Amazing how clear teaching can be when you’re an excellent communicator which you are!
Your tips in 2 weeks have helped this 69 year old hack go from hitting 120 on 18 to 104, you have been spot on. Thanks
Perfect, perfect, perfect ! I hardly use my driver these days as my 5 iron, 4 iron and 3 iron gets me in the fairway more often. If I can get 225 , 240 and 250 plus with my 3 iron happy days. Great vlog I’m going to tweak my setup this weekend especially the feet pointing slightly right & left 👏🏽
I enjoyed learning to hit the 3/4 Irons. They are great for my game.
I threw 3/4irons outta the bag from frustration. Your coaching looks so simple im going to work hard on those clubs again!
Such a good video thank you!
I’m nearly 60 and still hit a one-iron off the tee quite often as I will hit it straight every time (not always flush but straight). I’m a lefty too. My lefty 1-iron may be the most rare club out there. Thanks for the tips.
I always enjoy your golf lessons Matt. You make your instructions so easy to follow…and apply.
I have struggled with consistency on my long irons for ever…so this lesson will definitely help!
[BTW…I still have my First Flight persimmon woods 1-2-3-4 from 1967. First Flight clubs (an Arnold Palmer company in Chattanooga, Tennessee).]
Matt I love your videos, I’ve been a fan since you had to herd your chickens out of the way. How to pure long irons from like I don’t know 5 or so years ago Is still the best long iron video on the web in my opinion. That video changed my life. I’m going to try the box. I bet that will help me to. Thanks for all the great videos .
I can’t wait to try this. I was doing these things except I was told after setup to move my hands ahead of the ball. I have done good with wedges through 7 iron but 5,6, and 4H have been tough I will try keeping my hands centered
did it work? did you figure out how to stop hitting it fat? I have the same problem right now.
I've got an old Wilson sam snead 2 iron that I always have in my bag. Great for low punch shots when in the trees. But never got great distance with it. This video will do the trick. Thanks!
Great, I love to play irons. Struggle with my 3 iron, far to inconsistent. Now there is some work to do on the range, I recognized my problem, must stop de-lofting the club.
I used to not be able to hit my long irons for shizzle, but now, after thousands and thousands of swings, I finally can crush them most of the time and it feels really good. I learned a tip from you mr. Short game that has helped me more than most any other and it was a video you put out a long time ago about taking the club back. You suggested feeling like you're almost dragging the clubhead back and letting it feel like it's lagging behind the grip and shaft just in that first 10 inches or so. That one thing makes sooo many good things happen and if more people would just do that it would help them so much. One thing it does very well is help you get that whipping action. That really helps with speed and your whole kinetic chain. Thank you Mr. Short Game!
I hit the like button... but my longest iron is a 6 that I use to punch out of trouble. For anything over 160 yards I use my hybrids and fairway woods, they're much easier to hit and so more consistent. But keep teaching, by far your fixes and lessons are super helpful.
I used to the hands forward deal with my long irons and it was terrible for distance and great for fat shots .I eventually figured out show the ball some loft and keep hands centered and the ball will fly
Finally the first to see the main reason my game has progressed this season. Thanks Mr SG
Great to see you back!
Not kidding I’ve had so much trouble getting my 4 iron in the air. Changed ball position and shaft position and it was 3 in a row higher than I have ever hit a 4 iron!! Thanks!!!
This is a great tip. I would say that for your last point, it is a crucial for golf swing. The right foot rotation is the fundamental for good golf swings, which enables the body rotation at least for me.
Amazing stuff, from simple hand position and tempo as I watch u, I'm flushing my irons amazing. Keep up the great work.
Thx! Bought some p790s. Loving the long irons and these tips help.
I'm a big big fan of your work since I 1st discovered your videos a little over a week ago. I have started to religiously follow some of your swings tips and my swing/shots have improved dramatically. I found the love for the game again and I'm having fun. I'm playing for my 1st round this Sunday and I can't wait to implement your game advice. I normally shoot around 98-105 so I'm expecting this to be better. Confidence levels are high and im certain ill shoot the best round ive had in a long while. Ill keep you updated. Thanks again for what you do, big fan...
Matt, best one yet. Thanks bro! Best wishes from Oahu🤙
Tried some of this today. Really clicked with me. Thanks!
I changed a lot with swing stuff this year using your drills it’s helped a ton 🍻🍻🍻Thanks for that
I like this! Gunna try these tips, thank you
Simple and superb
Wow I was putting my hands way forward as I thought that was what you were supposed to do. But as you describe I often hit my 4 iron fat-- can't wait to make this change!
Mr. Sg you've helped my game so much...keep up the great work brother!! Much love
Great tips as usual! Thank you
I like the last tip, I think that's a game changer
Creative and realistic products for buyers. Great video! I had a critical review last video but have to be fair and comment when I like it too. Good stuff! I really enjoy your channel, a lot because it’s not focused on the scratch golfers but also doesn’t feel like it’s for the 30 handicaps who don’t truly have a passion for the game. You have found the perfect balance and I appreciate you taking on the responsibility of curing my boredom! Thanks :)
This could sound stupid but i am pretty new to golf, how about getting the right "body (feet) to ball" distance? I always feel like trying to find the right distance and changing my setup between practice shots in order to find "the right spot for each club" especially with long clubs, short ones are pretty ok, still didn't really figured all this out. thanks for these tips btw!
Thanks a million Matt, from this video and another of yours I watched I am hitting my long irons quite well. Keep em coming man!
Can't wait to take this to the course. Used the tips from the never do this with your thumb video and u shot my lowest round ever!
Amazing 5 key points!!!! Thanks for the video.
Matt your hands are around 8degrees in front of ball on contact thus compressing the ball, a guarantee your hand are still releasing through the ball = power and distance, enjoyed the video
that final "box" trick is brilliant!
Thank you, I have been really struggling with my 4 iron. Making divits before the blade gets to the ball and missing the ball
Matt love this video the hands and the back foot ,perfect, I totally get what your teaching but I'm a low teen HC and I would love to hit a 5 iron like my 7 or 8 iron just get to the ball and hit it , in my head once I see long iron I automatically think swing hard it's unbelievable that thought pattern, so as you can figure Fat, Fat shots because I'm swaying from the extra thugness, now a 4 or 5 hybrid no problem 180,200 most of the time very easy shot, but forget all that I want nothing more then to get up at the ball with a 5 iron and have the confidence like a 7 iron, totally running with these tips you put out there and going to learn how to hit longer irons tired of this bulls,,,,,,! Thank Matt great video !
Thanks Matt! I've recently gotten comfortable with hitting a 3 iron when it used to be impossible for me. Idk if it's the technology or practice, but it feels good when it goes right. Appreciate the tips,.as always!👏
Wow! Cannot wait to go out tomorrow morning to try your techniques MSG! What a timing on this clip cuz i have a big game on Friday where a lot of par 4 requires me to hit 4 iron.😁😁 Thank you so much for all your wonderful tips!👌👍👍👏👏👏
Love your videos man they’ve helped me more than any other RUclips series
This is awesome!!! Thank u 👌
Thanks for having 2 vidz on this
Going to the range tomorrow
Great vid......hitting my 4 sweet as a nit at the min....and long may it continue 😀
What shoes do you have on in this video? They are amazing!
Very helpful
Super super great tips! 👌
Great vid! How far away do we stand from the ball with different clubs? I struggle with that. And how are the club from our body? Reach?
Awesome video sir!!! You present the information well. Thanks!!!
Matt, nice work as usual my friend. Thank you.
Excellent video MSG!!!! Thank you!!!!
You are the man. Heading to the range to work this out today!!
People don’t know what they’re missing by not hitting long irons. There are few things in life more satisfying than a well struck 3 iron. Good work getting the message out there.
Any plans for a new video dealing with hooks? Watched your Stop Hitting Left video. I think when I'm doing the right elbow tucked in, it might be exacerbating the in-to-out path.
Your a good man, love ya brother!
Solid fundamentals are key. I'd also add tempo. Unless you're prime Tiger, swinging all out at a long iron is a crap shoot. I like to think 7 iron tempo. Let the club do the work. When I was a kid, and the ball didn't go so far, we hit long irons all the time. Familiarity builds confidence, but you don't hit them as often in today's game, which is why many players today think they're too hard to hit.
I hope this video helps. Really struggling getting my 4,5,6 passed 160 yards.
What irons do you recommend for a low 80s that likes workability and can hit a 7 iron 160?
I can got my five iron pretty good but then drop off significantly on the four. Off the tee I'm more likely to go with a cut down mini driver or hybrid if it's tight and 200.
Can I swing my mid irons without “hand rotation” too? Or do I only need to use this technique for my long irons?
This video + the long iron video in your backyard, has immensely helped me improve my 6 and 7 iron, thank you. However, I’m still struggling with my 4 and 5 iron. Contact is getting better, but really having trouble getting any sort of loft. Any tips for getting the 4 and 5 irons to go higher?
correct alinement, LIGHT grip pressure, hands slightly in front of the ball at contact, last thing visualise your shot in your mind swing the same as any other iron Trust your preparation, job done!
Again thank you for the great video as always you just make sense
Great video as usual!!! Can you put out more content regarding properties of a golf ball ie compression, layers and how it relates to swing speeds and overall benefits on the course? Some people say prov1 are the best overall but not suitable for golfers with sub 105 swing speed. Any info helps. Thanks!
I like how you used the eye as a reference point putting things in inches assumes were all 5 foot 9 or whatever lets face itif someone 6 foot 6 plays the ball 1 inch above center its gonna be different than me mr 5 foot 9 it would be less than 1 inch love the refetence points
Great tips Matt!
What kind of hitting mat are you using here?
Loved it.
This is great stuff, thanks. So good, I subscribed. I’m looking forward to future advice.
Love this!!!
"The tee gives less resistance than the ground." - Jack Nicklaus
Great videos. You're a rock star. Keep up the good work.
will this stance work for a 7 iron and below?
Good stuff!
Can u do a mid iron tip video. 6/7/8 iron.
Great tips, also great shoe close up at 8:11 :D
Good Stuff!
The no glove movement is a great tip
What iron is that, looks like a cavity backed club. I am 53 and losing distance monthly, should I move from 790's to cavity back for more forgiving irons?
What screen are you using?
Mr long game 💪🏻
7:16
I think u deserve more subscribe s
Cheers
Love your golf videos and the tips you give. Do you give golf lessons lol.
It's over seed month, time for new grips and range practice.
What kind of shoes are those ?
logos on the shoes, well aren't you fancy mister short gamers 😎
love it
Nice
Are you 50+ yet ?? I can hit my long irons on the front 9 but struggle on the back. I feel like its a speed thing. Im over 50 but in pretty damn good shape and it angers me a little when I wimp out on the back 9. I really think its speed that Im lacking due to fatigue late in rounds.
Great lesson gimme them kicks!
I like how you did not mention the 1 iron at the start.
Hi there.
I would argue that the vast majority of the golfing world because of skill & clubhead speed would be better to have both their FEET AND their SHOULDERS slightly open to the target so that they can play a soft fade that starts left of target and works back towards the target. If you do as suggested and align your shoulders at the target, you guarantee that 99.999% of golfers will either miss right or go over the top and introduce too much curvature or both. Far better to embrace a soft fade with long irons and aim slightly left
-1i are hard to hit. 😜
Mister long game (that’s what said)
The number one biggest thing I learned hitting a golf ball is……. To keep my head absolutely still and in the same spot throughout my swing. If you can do that everything will come together.
Hitting a long iron fat off the tee is one of the most frustrating/embarrassing things I've done in my couple years of golf.