I really struggle with my long irons. I will definitely try this out on the range this week. Thanks so much for making it easy to understand and getting straight to the point.
Adam's instruction is consistently good, with great explanation laying a solid foundation. I love that he speaks plainly and doesn't flood us with golf jargon. Excellent.
Adam, you are a great teacher. The concepts are kept simple and athletic rather than so many who deal with all this science and still shots. Those positions are simply a result of an athletic swing. Too often I think we spend entirely too much time trying to duplicate some of those images rather than allowing the club to flow freely, using momentum of the club head at impact. What isn't taught as often is "impact". Starting at where we want to be at impact, then working backwards to me is paramount. All your information coincides with other excellent teachers such as Mike Malaska. Thank you. I truly enjoy your channel.
Adam you were the first golf channel I watched 3 years ago and still the most understandable. I have tried 3 in-person instructors so far and some provide information that is just beyond the student's understanding or drills that are not right for the situation. One coach told me I was casting and I had to rebuild by entire swing.... when I was actually just over the top a little I practiced an in to out swing and played with wedges a while and fixed it myself in 2 days. I am more accurate than him at 99 yards verified on launch monitor. The truth was I needed to use the muscles I have and not muscles I don't have, so fix the path, not the golfer. at 5:02 you are hinting at that concept. What works for Tigers speed and shaft lean may not work for everyone. I call it Bio Golf Coaching where a good instructor works with the student's limitations and builds from there.
I have a question, I’ve heard you’re supposed to have the same swing for every club and just widen your feet to compensate for the different lengths. Is that true? Or are there different planes for each club?
I quit playing for over ten years and only started back up the last 6 months, I went looking at new clubs and was disappointed most sets stop at a 4 iron, I carry a 3 and 2 and can hit them both well - 7 handicap when I played. Anyhow, if I buy a new set I'll probably order a 3 iron for sure.
@@ejvaudt67 exactly :) good luck Eric ^-^ golf is such a beautiful game. It frustrates us all but there will be areas of your game that will impress you. Cheers
I really struggle with my long irons. I will definitely try this out on the range this week. Thanks so much for making it easy to understand and getting straight to the point.
Thanks Brad, I hope you make progress
Adam's instruction is consistently good, with great explanation laying a solid foundation. I love that he speaks plainly and doesn't flood us with golf jargon. Excellent.
Thanks very much James
Legend ADAM!
Thanks!!
Your videos are by far the best on RUclips, thanks Adam
That's very kind of you Johnny, Thanks
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Great information Adam, thank you! I hit an 81 today and as an 18 handicapper and its mostly down to your vids mate so thanks 👍👍
Glad to hear it, and thanks for the note
Love these uploads, less than 10 minutes long but bursting with content.
Appreciate it Adam 👍☘
Thanks very much!
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Adam is the man
Thanks very much Phil.
All the best, Adam
Really enjoy the way you explain things, thanks again.
Thanks very much Gary.
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Always great watching your videos
Thanks very much Wayne
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Thanks for your content Adam this video helped me a lot when I was struggling with my long irons !!!
Glad to hear it Zane
Just got some new irons and the the 5i is like my old 3. Looking forward to getting to the range and working on this
Thanks Andrew, and yes, modern lifts are ridiculous
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Great stuff!
Thanks Adam
You’re welcome
Adam, you are a great teacher. The concepts are kept simple and athletic rather than so many who deal with all this science and still shots. Those positions are simply a result of an athletic swing. Too often I think we spend entirely too much time trying to duplicate some of those images rather than allowing the club to flow freely, using momentum of the club head at impact. What isn't taught as often is "impact". Starting at where we want to be at impact, then working backwards to me is paramount. All your information coincides with other excellent teachers such as Mike Malaska. Thank you. I truly enjoy your channel.
Thanks for the kind comment Dave.
All the best, Adam
5:48 What a beautiful grass range. I wish I could hit some balls there.
I’m lucky to be there, for sure.
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Thanks Adam this one really made sense and has helped me get a much more reliable contact with my long irons.
Glad to hear it Roger.
Best, Adam
Adam you were the first golf channel I watched 3 years ago and still the most understandable. I have tried 3 in-person instructors so far and some provide information that is just beyond the student's understanding or drills that are not right for the situation. One coach told me I was casting and I had to rebuild by entire swing.... when I was actually just over the top a little I practiced an in to out swing and played with wedges a while and fixed it myself in 2 days. I am more accurate than him at 99 yards verified on launch monitor. The truth was I needed to use the muscles I have and not muscles I don't have, so fix the path, not the golfer.
at 5:02 you are hinting at that concept. What works for Tigers speed and shaft lean may not work for everyone. I call it Bio Golf Coaching where a good instructor works with the student's limitations and builds from there.
Thanks Jim.
Glad you have found your way to good progress.
All the best, Adam
Great video! I am guilty of hitting down on my long irons way to much, which creates too much spin and I loose distance. Thanks ADs
Thanks Joshua.
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Most definitely helps
Thanks!
Thank you
You're welcome.
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Great video..I see how now getting up on the shot does help..thanks
Glad you liked the video Edward.
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Great video
Thanks very much Todd
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These are great teaching videos. I always look forward to them. I noticed this time that in the opening credits your name was misspelled. Dang it.
Thanks for letting us know. We didn't realize this.
Thank you, Adam. Much appreciated. You're the best!
Thanks very much Joseph.
All the best, Adam
Another great video. Thanks. Johnny Miller was a great mid to long iron player.
Thanks JL, yes, I’m a bit Miller fan.
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Always good suggestions and illustrations
Thanks very much Paul.
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another great video Adam, wish you were my teacher
Thanks for the comment Mike.
If it’s of interest I do personal online coaching for members at www.scratchgolfacademy.com
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Great content!
Thanks Tommy,
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I have a question, I’ve heard you’re supposed to have the same swing for every club and just widen your feet to compensate for the different lengths. Is that true? Or are there different planes for each club?
Andrew,
I'm in the 'same swing for every club' camp (with minor set up adjustments.
All the best, Adam
If I ever get to Naples I would like to see u hit it
Greg,
Please email michelle@scratchgolfacademy.com and let’s get back in contact.
Thanks, Adam
I’m of honest belief that to get good with any club you need to work and practice on hitting that club alot
I’d agree
when setting up for an iron, should you tilt your body back slightly?
Just slightly
Another great video - thank you! Is your advice about hitting long irons also applicable to hybrids? - seems like it would be but I'd like to be sure.
Thanks Timothy.
Yes, you could apply it to hybrids also.
Best, Adam
golfer back then: hits 2 3 irons.
golfer now: I can't play without my hybrid and cavity backs.
I miss the old days too.
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I quit playing for over ten years and only started back up the last 6 months, I went looking at new clubs and was disappointed most sets stop at a 4 iron, I carry a 3 and 2 and can hit them both well - 7 handicap when I played. Anyhow, if I buy a new set I'll probably order a 3 iron for sure.
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This game is so maddening I don't know where to begin! UGH!!
Hang in there Eric
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@@Scratchgolfacademy I'm watching your videos and I've learned a lot from them, plus I know its about practice and repetition, but damn...!
@@ejvaudt67 exactly :) good luck Eric ^-^ golf is such a beautiful game. It frustrates us all but there will be areas of your game that will impress you. Cheers
Interesting, coming from the inside also creates more of a high draw with less spin and hitting down creates a fade with more spin.
Yes, I hope this is helpful to you.
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Hey Adam,
Have you ever played in Australia?
Elliott,
Regrettably, I've never been to Australia.
Thanks, Adam
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Marlou,
Thanks, glad you liked the video.
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j aime bienn
love your content, would be awesome if you could throw in a ball tracking line. not sure how hard that is though.
Thanks Troy, looking in to that. It might require more takes if you know where the ball goes!
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thanks!
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Give us a stinger video, it’s what the people want.
Thanks, I'll try to get to that.
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I wish Adam was my dad
Kenny,
I hope you make good progress with your game.
All the best, Adam
Great video!
Thanks Alejandro.
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Thank you
Glad you liked the video Mark.
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