Great lesson Aussie Golf Pros! I’ve watched loads of videos on how to hit the ball first. Your drill and explanation is the simplest and makes the most sense! Thank you!
Excellent explanation and demonstration Glen on hitting the ball first! Because you can't actually place a tee in front of the ball during a round of golf, I have gotten to focusing on the front of the ball. When properly done, my shots are very solid. Another thing I have to remember is rotating through the ball in order to accomplish this task. Good Job Glen!
Great video. The perfect length video to explain simply and easily how to strike the ball and then turf. No mention of swing, rotation, grip, follow through etc etc, just a simple visual on what you should be doing. Bravo! Loved it.
@@AussieGolfPros Glen it's been great with the turf drill and playing the wind because it's been blowing it's bits off here at RQ. Last week I've shot 34, 36, 37 Stableford points. Thanks Aussie Golf Pros wouldn't have happened without you. Cheers Doug
YES!!! This works to pure your irons. Put a tee or a piece of anything in front of ball, aim at it & you'll hit a pure iron w/ divot!! Works every time!!
I practiced this on the range and it went well. Started hitting it really sold with irons. When you are out on the course, would you recommend picking somewhere in front of the ball to focus on? Or should this only be done during practicing?
Thank you for your question Jon. Many of our clients have great results, taking this process onto the golf course. Some look at the far side of the golf ball some focus on the grass after the ball. Everyone is unique and we suggest experimenting with some different points of focus, to discover the best option for you. Please let us know how you get on. Cheers Glen
I have a question. If the swing is an arc, and a good strike is the blade square at the point of impact, does hitting the ball just prior to the bottom of that arc mean that the club must be fractionally open to the target at impact?
Great question Peter. The clubface angle and angle of approach are both golf impact laws. They are independent of each other. An open clubface is still open, whether impact is before, exactly at, or after the bottom of the swing arc. However, the position of the bottom of the arc does affect swing path. If impact is before the bottom of the swing arc (descending angle of approach) this promotes an in-to-out swing path. As the swing arc also comes around the body, if impact is after the apex of the swing arc (ascending angle of approach) then the club path tends to swing more out-to-in. Some coaches call this the ‘D’ Plane effect. It’s also worth noting, that the golf club is in contact with the golf ball for around 0.75 inches (2cm). So, I would agree that, as the clubface is rotating through impact, then yes, the clubface needs to be slightly open when first contacting the golf ball. However, this would be a minuscule amount, maybe less than 0.1°. Thank you for your message. Glen
Hi Kora Thank you for your question. That’s great actually! As long as you’re hitting some turf and it’s after the ball, that’s great! What’s your trajectory like? Cheers Glen
@@AussieGolfPros usually on the higher side . As I go up in irons I tend to level off with average height but from 8 iron into wedges I seem to get a lot of height compared to playing partners
If that’s the case, then you need to work on reducing your dynamic loft with your shorter irons - i.e. more forward shaft lean at impact. There’s a good chance your releasing a little early in the downswing too. Keep an eye out for our next video on RUclips. Cheers
Thank you for your question Zachary. The first question you need to ask yourself is: ‘Is the clubhead too high or brushing the grass too late?’ Start without the golf ball first, to recalibrate you pr turf interaction. We look forward to hearing how you get on. All the best! Glen
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I’m glad I found Aussie through the stretching video. Looks like a great source for senior golfers (75).
Welcome to our community Greg. Thank you!
In all my years of golf …. BEST LESSON I EVER HAD !!!
Thanks Eileen! 🙏🙏
Best RUclips video on ball compression I've seen! Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your kind words Marty. 🙏
Another super video for me to practice with, thanks mate
Thank you so much for your support Wayne! 🙏🙏
Great lesson Aussie Golf Pros! I’ve watched loads of videos on how to hit the ball first. Your drill and explanation is the simplest and makes the most sense! Thank you!
Thank you Ashley. Really appreciate the feedback. 👍
Excellent explanation and demonstration Glen on hitting the ball first! Because you can't actually place a tee in front of the ball during a round of golf, I have gotten to focusing on the front of the ball. When properly done, my shots are very solid. Another thing I have to remember is rotating through the ball in order to accomplish this task. Good Job Glen!
You’ve hit the nail on the head John!
Great to hear that’s working for you.
Great video. The perfect length video to explain simply and easily how to strike the ball and then turf. No mention of swing, rotation, grip, follow through etc etc, just a simple visual on what you should be doing. Bravo! Loved it.
Much appreciated John. We definitely like to include plenty of ‘non-technical’ ideas.
Cheers
excellent lesson.. I cant wait to try it... been struggling with this very problem for a long time now...
Thank you LWC. We look forward to hearing how you get on.
Brilliant Glen!!
Really great video. Well explained.
Saved this video for when I can go back to the range.
Cheers
Joe
Thanks Joe. Shame, I hope Victoria can get back to some semblance of normality soon!
@@AussieGolfPros Your welcome Glen, thanks mate. I can't wait till I can get back out on the course.
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Well that simplifies the matter doesn't it. Thanks heaps I'm out tomorrow to test it out!
That’s our goal Douglas. Good luck with the drills. We look forward to hearing how you progress. Thank you.
@@AussieGolfPros Glen it's been great with the turf drill and playing the wind because it's been blowing it's bits off here at RQ. Last week I've shot 34, 36, 37 Stableford points. Thanks Aussie Golf Pros wouldn't have happened without you. Cheers Doug
Great to hear that you’re making progress Douglas! Thank you for sharing. 👏👏
Good lesson. Will try pre shot a couple of swings.
Cheers Mick
This video is flippin' awesome. Thanks and keep them coming. 👍
Much appreciated Jeff!
YES!!! This works to pure your irons. Put a tee or a piece of anything in front of ball, aim at it & you'll hit a pure iron w/ divot!! Works every time!!
It’s a great focus! Thank you for watching Greg.
I'm always keeping my eye on the rear of the ball...should I keep my eye on the front instead?
@@jarhat-if you are fatting the ball then the last place you need to be looking at is the back of it . Just makes things worse .
What a great lesson. Cheers.
Thank you so much!
Great vid!
Cheers 🙏
Terrific video
Thank you for your feedback Gary. 🙏
I practiced this on the range and it went well. Started hitting it really sold with irons. When you are out on the course, would you recommend picking somewhere in front of the ball to focus on? Or should this only be done during practicing?
Thank you for your question Jon. Many of our clients have great results, taking this process onto the golf course.
Some look at the far side of the golf ball some focus on the grass after the ball. Everyone is unique and we suggest experimenting with some different points of focus, to discover the best option for you. Please let us know how you get on. Cheers Glen
I have a question. If the swing is an arc, and a good strike is the blade square at the point of impact, does hitting the ball just prior to the bottom of that arc mean that the club must be fractionally open to the target at impact?
Great question Peter.
The clubface angle and angle of approach are both golf impact laws. They are independent of each other. An open clubface is still open, whether impact is before, exactly at, or after the bottom of the swing arc.
However, the position of the bottom of the arc does affect swing path. If impact is before the bottom of the swing arc (descending angle of approach) this promotes an in-to-out swing path. As the swing arc also comes around the body, if impact is after the apex of the swing arc (ascending angle of approach) then the club path tends to swing more out-to-in. Some coaches call this the ‘D’ Plane effect.
It’s also worth noting, that the golf club is in contact with the golf ball for around 0.75 inches (2cm). So, I would agree that, as the clubface is rotating through impact, then yes, the clubface needs to be slightly open when first contacting the golf ball. However, this would be a minuscule amount, maybe less than 0.1°.
Thank you for your message. Glen
My divots are usually in front but only ever shallow I seem to pick it off the turf. Is this a bad thing?
Hi Kora
Thank you for your question. That’s great actually! As long as you’re hitting some turf and it’s after the ball, that’s great!
What’s your trajectory like?
Cheers
Glen
@@AussieGolfPros usually on the higher side . As I go up in irons I tend to level off with average height but from 8 iron into wedges I seem to get a lot of height compared to playing partners
If that’s the case, then you need to work on reducing your dynamic loft with your shorter irons - i.e. more forward shaft lean at impact. There’s a good chance your releasing a little early in the downswing too. Keep an eye out for our next video on RUclips. Cheers
This made me hit my shots too thin. Any suggestions?
Thank you for your question Zachary. The first question you need to ask yourself is: ‘Is the clubhead too high or brushing the grass too late?’
Start without the golf ball first, to recalibrate you pr turf interaction.
We look forward to hearing how you get on.
All the best!
Glen