Golfers tend to want to hit the ball further than their playing partners. Lots of RUclips content makers are always bragging about how far they hit their clubs. Viewers are sold on the idea that with no training and no practice that they can do the same instantly just by changing an aspect of their swing. If you can hit it long consistently, that's great. If with that length you spray it, ....not great. Choke down, club up, and work yourself into a better game. As any sport, a heavy emphasis on basics with lots of repetition builds a foundation for success. Like Alex says, take these tips to the course. If you can't do the flop shot, dont. Get your 7 iron and get it on the green. If your driver is sporadic, grab a 3 wood or choke down. Thank you for the reminders, Alex. Hopefully, I will make some strides on an upcoming golf trip.
@@danielgreene6480 i only got better by trying those shots on course.. if it doesnt work, what went wrong, mostly the lie of the ball.. that is what helped me learn.. ya, i did rip a wicked flop, to a shortsided green..
Bloody well said! I struggle to carry my drives 250. I’ll try to send it and I tend to slice. Sometimes I gets in my head. But when I just relax and swing I’ll find the fairway or first cut around 240 total distance. Anyone reading this, new golfer or not. Screw how far you can hit the ball. What matters is dispersion. That’s why the old heads at the club shoot under 80.
One thing that also deserves mention is the fact that gripping the handle at the very end leads inevitably to "choking the chicken", which is a clubhead speed killer. That swell at the end of the handle is there for a reason--it allows a "soft hand" grip on the club with the fingers BELOW that swell, giving you the confidence that the club won't fly out of your hand. (Use a good quality golf glove too). Take a look at any carpenter's hammer-you will see that same swell. This allows the generation of clubhead speed with control--if you don’t have a death grip on the handle, all the muscles of your arms, shoulders and torso are much more free to move fluidly, allowing the club to "do the work", generating that elusive sneaky speed everyone is seeking.
I grip down on all my clubs, and I'm always in the low 80's, until this year when I decided to bend more over the ball, now I'm always in the 70's, and the other day I shot a 69, I'm 63 and I still get it out there 260 to 290 sometimes, I play from the whites also, not the senior tee boxes. So grip down, hunch over the ball more, have a relaxed smooth swing, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!
I'm 67 years old and your comment gives me some hope. I don't hit near as far as I used to, especially after a couple of back surgeries. Your suggestions really make sense, thank you!
all the old greats, snead, hogan etc etc played the way you do !! well hunched, bowed over with a well rounded upper back NOT rigidly straight as some modern teaching suggests! cheers and well done sir
This is the most compelling golf instruction video I have ever watched. This really makes sense, I can't wait to give this a try! You have a great way of explaining the logic of your instruction.
Great tips. Tried this at the range and was hitting the ball so much better and straighter without losing distance. Just like you said! Keep up the great work 😀
Just did this, Ive always gripped about 1 finger width, when out back on my net no warmup a hit about 4-5 flush shots in a row felt an instant change to the strike of the ball. Thanks so much Alex
I recently hit on choking up a bit, especially my driver. That 1 to 1.5 inches made a difference. I'm stuck at 85. I think in the spring this may be a key to my goal of single digit handicap next year.
For years, the first thing I did when buying a new driver was have the shaft shortened to 44 inches. Of course, that also lightened the swing weight considerably. When I started gripping a 1/2 inch down with my irons, my instructor told me that I should have the shaft shortened and grip it normally, then. He kept insisting that I "take the full measure" of the club.
My mates been hitting fat duff shots, I've told him to take his stance with the club at address then regrip. And grip lower down with short pitch shots, seems to have fixed it 😊
I must be the exception (amateur golfer) I wanted to make my driver sorter, and my solution was to sell my driver and buy a Ai-Smoke mini driver - best thing I ever did in golf
that would have been really interesting to have data to backup all of this Alex 😉 for a standard player ( so not you Alex), what could be the benefit with irons in terms of ball speed/ distance .?
Alex - I tried this yesterday on a golf simulator and had amazing success. Stayed on the grid, good height, good distance. But spraying the ball left and right. Any suggestions? Thanks for your great tips. Your 🇨🇦 Friend
@ Thanks for replying. Yes, mostly with driver. That day I was using driver, 3 wood, 7 iron and PW. All over the map but your tip was working. Your 🇨🇦 Friend
Black, blue or white tee boxes don’t make a difference. It just means your second and third shots are with longer clubs. Just be consistent. Know your distances. Plan your course management. Realize you will always need to adjust and compensate for the prior shot and plan your next shot. Enjoy.
56yo, 5'11" and a high handicap - gave up on the long shaft craze when my last driver shaft was ordered @ 44.5" in length..... yet I still wonder if I could have gone shorter hahahaha.
I am struggling so bad I am on the verge of quitting right now. Can't really afford pro lessons at the moment and I can't seem to figure it out. I am just bad all around. Slicing my drives 7/10 shots. My irons go wherever, I shank them, hook it, duff it, top it. If it is bad I do it. Same with my wedges now. I just started 6 months ago and I am a 18 handicap. I could hit my irons fairly well but everything else sucked. Past 2 months everything is just bad and I dont see the point in getting on the course when I am barely making contact right now.. Its been so bad that even the good shots dont feel good anymore LOL
Don't give up Matt. Try and find a full instructional video ( i believe mine was Sam Snead back in the late 1980's as i was 11yrs old when i first started playing this game, and it helped alot) where they go step by step on all body positions and all shot scenerios. I think it was around 1 to 2 hrs long, and cost around $20 (im sure its more expensive now, but should be cheaper than lessons) but maybe you can get lucky and find a good one for free online. Hope this helps, GL sir
@@alandb3453 I wouldnt be if I could input my scores from the last 2 months lol. But yes, 18 handicap. There was a point I was hitting my drives long and straight. And my irons were decent and I was regularly scoring in the low 90s with my best being an 87. Right now I couldnt put the ball in the ocean if I were standing on the beach. I am lucky to break 100 right now unfortunately
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Golfers tend to want to hit the ball further than their playing partners. Lots of RUclips content makers are always bragging about how far they hit their clubs. Viewers are sold on the idea that with no training and no practice that they can do the same instantly just by changing an aspect of their swing. If you can hit it long consistently, that's great. If with that length you spray it, ....not great. Choke down, club up, and work yourself into a better game. As any sport, a heavy emphasis on basics with lots of repetition builds a foundation for success. Like Alex says, take these tips to the course. If you can't do the flop shot, dont. Get your 7 iron and get it on the green. If your driver is sporadic, grab a 3 wood or choke down. Thank you for the reminders, Alex. Hopefully, I will make some strides on an upcoming golf trip.
@@danielgreene6480 i only got better by trying those shots on course.. if it doesnt work, what went wrong, mostly the lie of the ball.. that is what helped me learn.. ya, i did rip a wicked flop, to a shortsided green..
Bloody well said!
I struggle to carry my drives 250. I’ll try to send it and I tend to slice. Sometimes I gets in my head. But when I just relax and swing I’ll find the fairway or first cut around 240 total distance.
Anyone reading this, new golfer or not. Screw how far you can hit the ball. What matters is dispersion. That’s why the old heads at the club shoot under 80.
One thing that also deserves mention is the fact that gripping the handle at the very end leads inevitably to "choking the chicken", which is a clubhead speed killer. That swell at the end of the handle is there for a reason--it allows a "soft hand" grip on the club with the fingers BELOW that swell, giving you the confidence that the club won't fly out of your hand. (Use a good quality golf glove too). Take a look at any carpenter's hammer-you will see that same swell. This allows the generation of clubhead speed with control--if you don’t have a death grip on the handle, all the muscles of your arms, shoulders and torso are much more free to move fluidly, allowing the club to "do the work", generating that elusive sneaky speed everyone is seeking.
I grip down on all my clubs, and I'm always in the low 80's, until this year when I decided to bend more over the ball, now I'm always in the 70's, and the other day I shot a 69, I'm 63 and I still get it out there 260 to 290 sometimes, I play from the whites also, not the senior tee boxes. So grip down, hunch over the ball more, have a relaxed smooth swing, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!
You better not be playing the forward tees!
I'm 67 years old and your comment gives me some hope. I don't hit near as far as I used to, especially after a couple of back surgeries. Your suggestions really make sense, thank you!
Ha ha ha ha the note says,"whenever I need to hit a fairway?"
all the old greats, snead, hogan etc etc played the way you do !! well hunched, bowed over with a well rounded upper back NOT rigidly straight as some modern teaching suggests! cheers and well done sir
This is the most compelling golf instruction video I have ever watched. This really makes sense, I can't wait to give this a try! You have a great way of explaining the logic of your instruction.
Thank you
So much!!
Great tips. Tried this at the range and was hitting the ball so much better and straighter without losing distance. Just like you said!
Keep up the great work 😀
6 short years ago i was shooting 120s, now i am shooting low to mid 80s... Thank you for all the guidance Alex
Heck yeah!! Keep killin it homie! 💪🏽
Just did this, Ive always gripped about 1 finger width, when out back on my net no warmup a hit about 4-5 flush shots in a row felt an instant change to the strike of the ball. Thanks so much Alex
Brilliant video, can't wait to give it a try.
Great idea. Will try more often. I always do this on the first tee but never considered on others.
Glad it was helpful! I hope you use it!!
I recently hit on choking up a bit, especially my driver. That 1 to 1.5 inches made a difference. I'm stuck at 85. I think in the spring this may be a key to my goal of single digit handicap next year.
So smart!!!! Thanks I will try this for sure😊
For years, the first thing I did when buying a new driver was have the shaft shortened to 44 inches. Of course, that also lightened the swing weight considerably.
When I started gripping a 1/2 inch down with my irons, my instructor told me that I should have the shaft shortened and grip it normally, then. He kept insisting that I "take the full measure" of the club.
My mates been hitting fat duff shots, I've told him to take his stance with the club at address then regrip.
And grip lower down with short pitch shots, seems to have fixed it 😊
I must be the exception (amateur golfer) I wanted to make my driver sorter, and my solution was to sell my driver and buy a Ai-Smoke mini driver - best thing I ever did in golf
Consistency and course management are key.
Focus on that and putting driver, woods in play as your first tee and second shot.
Thanks for the tips, but I am the opposite side. Grip down. The iron club length is designed for a special reason.
Compare a few sets of hybrid only sets, regular sets of clubs.
Also base shaft length on height, body position and plane of swing comfort.
I'm curious about the green stripes on your glove. Did you put them there? THX
What gloves are you wearing?
what brand glove is he using?
FLUSHD All Weather Grip Training Golf Glove
Where can I find that cool vest?
how about near game short iron?
Does choking up like that affect the flex of the shaft?
that would have been really interesting to have data to backup all of this Alex 😉 for a standard player ( so not you Alex), what could be the benefit with irons in terms of ball speed/ distance .?
Alex - I tried this yesterday on a golf simulator and had amazing success. Stayed on the grid, good height, good distance. But spraying the ball left and right. Any suggestions? Thanks for your great tips.
Your 🇨🇦 Friend
Its difficult to know without seeing your swing, is this with driver?
@ Thanks for replying. Yes, mostly with driver. That day I was using driver, 3 wood, 7 iron and PW. All over the map but your tip was working. Your 🇨🇦 Friend
@AlexElliottGolf where can I get your glove that you're using in this video
hello Hay! you can use this link www.scottsdalegolf.co.uk/shop/golf-gloves?brand=flushd
What about long irons and hybrids Alex?
Great question, covering this in an upcoming video
Black, blue or white tee boxes don’t make a difference. It just means your second and third shots are with longer clubs.
Just be consistent. Know your distances. Plan your course management. Realize you will always need to adjust and compensate for the prior shot and plan your next shot.
Enjoy.
56yo, 5'11" and a high handicap - gave up on the long shaft craze when my last driver shaft was ordered @ 44.5" in length..... yet I still wonder if I could have gone shorter hahahaha.
cut all my woods, they go further than when they were longer mainly because i can swing the short clubs faster
Watch Tommy Fleetwood ! He does that all the time ! Grips it shorter!
something to be said for one length clubs perhaps...maybe everything should be 9 iron lenght...
This is what people should be doing with their existing driver instead of shelling out on a mini-driver.
I am 5 '5'' i grip 4' shorter
Nice like that!!
So can I just have my driver shaft cut short and regripped
Great title for a video.
Golf Sidekick has the exact same title for his video, but it's from three weeks ago, burrowed or stolen?
He has some interesting ideas for a "PGA caoaching proffessojnla"
I am struggling so bad I am on the verge of quitting right now. Can't really afford pro lessons at the moment and I can't seem to figure it out. I am just bad all around. Slicing my drives 7/10 shots. My irons go wherever, I shank them, hook it, duff it, top it. If it is bad I do it. Same with my wedges now. I just started 6 months ago and I am a 18 handicap. I could hit my irons fairly well but everything else sucked. Past 2 months everything is just bad and I dont see the point in getting on the course when I am barely making contact right now.. Its been so bad that even the good shots dont feel good anymore LOL
How the heck are you an 18 then?
Don't give up Matt. Try and find a full instructional video ( i believe mine was Sam Snead back in the late 1980's as i was 11yrs old when i first started playing this game, and it helped alot) where they go step by step on all body positions and all shot scenerios. I think it was around 1 to 2 hrs long, and cost around $20 (im sure its more expensive now, but should be cheaper than lessons) but maybe you can get lucky and find a good one for free online. Hope this helps, GL sir
18 hcp in 6 months while playing badly? 🧐
@@alandb3453 I wouldnt be if I could input my scores from the last 2 months lol. But yes, 18 handicap. There was a point I was hitting my drives long and straight. And my irons were decent and I was regularly scoring in the low 90s with my best being an 87. Right now I couldnt put the ball in the ocean if I were standing on the beach. I am lucky to break 100 right now unfortunately
So why don't we all have our clubs 3 inches shorter?
I am a shorter statured guy & have all my clubs trimmed by 20-25mm. This gives me so much more confidence
because this this is bullshit
funny story, if you do nothing but get high and play backyard golf, you'll actually kinda figure this out by accident haha
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Club golfers aren't making their clubs longer, they're getting what they're given by pros that don't play on tour.
If you always choke down on a club, why not just shorten the club
if you already shít your pants when teeing up for your driver, then maybe the driver is the wrong choice to start with.
Then why don't they just make shorter clubs?
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