Nice video and explanation. A friend of mine who shoots in the 70's told me that scoring on the golf coarse doesn't come from the shots you hit, it comes from the decisions you make. Most of us can hit good shots when we aren't trying to "go for it" on every shot. I only knew one speed for the longest time and that was as hard as I could hit it. Now I'm working on slowing it down and learning that it makes a big difference.
Thanks Jimmy. I really appreciate this video. I'm 70 years old with a 14 hcp and it wasn't until I retired that I started playing smart golf. And that's when a good time turned into a great time on the course with my friends. 👍
I can tell you that what Jimmy is saying is absolutely correct. I'm a 5-6 handicapper now, by playing" more conservatively". So yes, put that F'en driver away or just don't bring it along. On any given 18, I use it maybe once or twice by rarely more than that. Only on holes that are "way open" so I can hit the ball with less risk. Back then, I used to play aggressively "trying to make eagles and birdies" but I was a 25 handicap, because I made many 6's, 7's, and 8's because I had to recover more often from a bad shot. Now I play for Par, and guess what, I do get some birdies, probably more than I did when I played aggressively. Now one of my obsessions is to never ever lose a ball. Do not get suckered in by the golf course trying to "go for it"... don't do it unless you have a high likelihood of making the shot. Hit it conservatively to the front of the green if the back has trouble, a chip on the green can be better than a difficult 60' put,, play smart.
I agree this is a good idea for someone who shoots 85-95 regularly, but eventually to become truly competitive you’re going to have to try to score, leaving your longest club in the trunk is not a good way to score more often.
I only use it when it's opened up wide and I'm fairly down the middle but now on par 5's love teeing off with my 4i and still get par and inevitably someone in the group is ob out the gate or in terrible position. One of my friends has been putting his driver away and as I promised, he would should better scores. 8 to 10 strokes better on his last 2 rounds
I love it! I wondered before the pause if you would decide to wedge off the tee to avoid the water. That’s what I told myself I would do. Nice to see someone finally focus on course management to get better. You got it going on, Jimmy!
hey jimmy, my name is paul i live in florida i happen to stumble on one of your videos. everthing you talk about not swinging hard ,stance, and follow through i have been using your techniques. i hit to ball more solid and have more control with my irons iam now a follower of your videos. thank you keep up the good work
Your content rocks. How do you not have a million viewers on each video? The way you play is so cool and makes golf fun for guys like me. Keep making videos. Good job. Slapdaddy golf
Along the same lines, when I started playing golf, they told me 36 was like the perfect score. I would shoot 36 every single time I played and would walk off the course happy! Eventually, I was able to get beyond the first hole and play the second hole!
Hi Jimmy. Love this style of video cos you showed us exactly what each shot looks like and how not to get a big number on a hole. Plus it helps me feel like I can swing similar to you even though my is less professional 😅. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and help keeping our ego in check! 😁😊
Jimmy,thank you for being the voice of reason for so many of us. I am currently trying to transition(finally)from my 35 year old swing to my 73 year old swing and I effing hate it! BUT,your videos that just make so much sense for those of us who are getting older and only play a couple times a week or less are so on point I can easily comply with the concept.It's working pal....I just have to keep my aggression under control and I'm good. Thanks!!!!
Thanks for all the great tips on course management. This Saturday, I will definitely put them all in practice and hope to start breaking 90 consistently. As always, please keep the videos coming 😊
Excellent... Common sense wins again, your philosophy and simplicity of the game is so easy to understand, it's genius, thanks again your creation of confidence for the player is so rewarding ... Comfortable golf and a true confidence builder for us higher handicappers. Love your fantastic attitude to enjoyment of the game of golf, Happy days😊
Jimmy, Appreciate your humor, and your balls for showing your less than stellar shots. Your tips blow my mind. I'm a 20 handicap, and shot 84 the other day using your tips! Keep repeating yourself. I need the reps. Thanks pal.
Love your stuff Jimmy! Great content! I am constantly telling myself to slow down on the course now and it’s helping my game immensely. Thank you for sharing🙏
This is a great instructional video for a new golfer like myself. I can't hit my driver straight for the life of me (keeping it PG). I golf with a buddy that has a back injury and only swings irons. this is a great video showing how the approach is as important as distance. I continue to use my driver just for practice, While best with my irons, I feel like I need to practice my driver. I'm a family man and my days off can easily be consumed by family activities leaving me with "Wednesday" golf days as the only practice. I wish I had more free time for the range to practice. I like how you point out the clubs you use for shots. I've been relying on the average distance of friends and my golf app to help with distance. it has helped. I watch you and Manolo often and those videos have helped me learn how to enjoy the game. this video has helped with showing how to play the game with finesse like I've imagined it. First year golfing. Counting strokes but only to see if I improve next time I'm on the same course.
Hello Everyone, thanks for watching. If you’re looking for more long form content. Please check out my 3 Hour Golf Video, Golf,My Way. Available for purchase here : tropicanagolfshop.com/products/golf-my-way
Great advice! - Judging by comments on forums it seems that a significant number of people don't realize (or at least feel its ok to bend the rule in casual play) that you are not allowed to drop an OB ball, nor a lost ball (except when lost in penalty area), close to where it exited with one penalty, meaning you are instead obligated to take stroke-and-distance (repeat original shot from same place plus one penalty), a much heavier penalty than dropping.
Great point. My only time on golf course 2 years ago. My 3 wood sliced every ball into the woods. Lossed 9 balls on 9 holes. So your video will make me think next time
Great video Jimmy,ive never looked at it this way but you've opened my eyes and i definitely will be doing this from now on,so glad i came across your channel 👍
Some of these tips will for sure help me break 80 more consistently. There are few holes at my local course where I know I need to leave the longer clubs in the bag at certain times. 😊
I usually hate these types of videos but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Fun to watch and the information is very simple, but makes complete sense, and sinks in. I shoot mid 80s, and my goal this year is to break 80. Thinking like this on the course would help even me for sure.
Great video as usual Jimmy. I’ve decided my next round of golf there will be nothing in the bag but irons and putter of course not going to give the ego a chance to make me take out the driver and try to swing out of my shoes. Thanks again Jimmy love all your videos
Jimmy did you put the flag back? Thanks for the great advice . You have one of the best hands down videos on RUclips for the way you explain things all through the course. Not only high handicappers can play better golf mid, and low handicappers can as well.
I always keep 100,000 consistent balance I never lose my golf ball this is definitely a iron play course I use a half swing too most of the time staying in play is smart nice video thanks
Thanks Jimmy,your help is always appreciated.Maybe if you could do a what's in the bag in the future? I would certainly find it interesting how you built your bag to what it is today
Man I love your videos! This is exactly where I am in my game. Having only been playing for a month with a month of Pro lessons under my belt. I keep trying to swing beyond my ability. Going forward I will swing within my means and stop trying to be Tiger or Bryson.
Hey Jimmy you’ve done a great job of showing the swing from the back view as well as face on. Could you do a view from the front also? Just to show how the arms release. Preciate you 🤙🏽
Great movement. Play smarter. Also congrats on winning Holy Moley. Me and my 4 kids were rooting for you man. We watched it on Hulu. You crushed them. 😊
I pulled once off the tee pitching wedge OB. The hardest part on the golf course is to swing smooth every shot, plus you need a good swing, alignment, grip. A lot of things are involved.
Great video and this is the fundamental logic to lower golf scores, look for the safe landing, keep the ball in play, and keep the ball in sight. People always look at me odd when I use my irons off the tee on par 4s and 5s, and by the end of the round they are like, wow great score!
Playing smart golf, its the best way to play and you can get more aggressive as your ball striking gets better. If you can stripe driver, do it but you have to be smart about your choices! Great video!
OK, finally got out and played 18 holes after watching your videos, playing the best round I have played since I moved to Tellico Village in Tennessee I admit I haven’t played a lot of golf the last two years because of my addiction to pickle ball, but I went out and shot an 89 for me was an excellent round missing three birdie, putts and four par putts. I have to say the people playing with me even asked me what has changed, and I shared with them the fact that I was watching your videos. I am very encouraged to continue to work on my game with the simple swing thought. I should have easily shot 86 . I only have one question when you bring your arms back and wave to the camera is that your wrist cocking or is that too much to think about. Thank you so much.
I love to hear about stories like this. I’m glad you were playing better. Don’t even think about your wrist. Just swing back. Swing forward and let the ball get in the way of the swing.
On your approach on your 3rd hole, the ball goes further not because of forward spin. It just has less backspin because the ball is much less compressed out of longer grass getting between the ball and the club face. You’re welcome! lol
Great advice!!! Grandpa golf is what I call it and I wish I would started playing it 30 years ago. But oh no back in the day ..... my ego would of had me hitting driver off the tee box on everyone of those holes and I would be 6 over just like you said. Now my golf strategy is to always try to position myself to where I am 110 to 130 yards out and I can hit my favorite iron...PW. I know once I have that in my hands I am on the green 80 (or close to it) percent of the time. To all the golfers out there, just try it. Put the ego away and you will be beating your buddies in no time.
Great advise Jimmy. Thanks. Where I add up the score is hitting behind the ball on my 2nd &/or 3rd shots. I take my hybrid, 6 iron or 7 iron and hit 2 inches behind the ball not sending the ball far. The next hole I hit those shots perfect then I screw it up again on the following hole. I can keep my tee shot in play.
Shorten your backswing and ensure that you make contact with the ball. It may not go as far but its better than chunking the ball. Thanks for watching.
So have yo tell you about today. I was not hitting the ball very well. Being a 16 handicap it was worse than usual. I kept focus on your 5,5,5 system and just keep it in the grass. For not playing very well I shot an 88! Love your videos, keep them coming.
Jimmy, I do everything right and hit it thick and thin, and I thinking of quitting the game. I used to be a 13 handicap. But during COVID, I slipped into heroin addiction and meth main lining. I am a Vietnam and gulf war veteran. I suffer from PTSD. I was in treatment for a year. I'm good now. But it's been 10 years since I played golf. I enjoy watching you and Manolo. As I said before you played golf you and Manolo in Ventura, I live in Oxnard. Come by and pick up some tamales. Merry Christmas, I'll be thinking about joining you next year. But only if I don't quit.
@@JoeMorales-v5f dont quit Joe. Move the ball back in your stance and hit down on the ball. Take a half swing. Enjoy the game. Good shots, bad shots, whatever. Enjoy the game and enjoy every breath. Good to hear youre clean. Stay off that stuff man. You dont need it.
Jimmy, you should have seen my face light up when you changed your mind on that 3rd hole with the lake on the left😂😂😂. I have advocated for years playing more or less like you are playing here. It's so amusing when people comment after 5,7,9 holes that I am even or 1 or 2 over and all I have done is hit unspectacular iron shots...oh, and they are 10 or 12 over after 9 holes😂
Jimmy. Happy New Year to you buddy. Amazing video. Had a horrible round last week, driver, driver driver. Scored 103. I am going without the driver next time and follow your instructions I sincerely Thank you for helping us along, your lessons are priceless. I live in LA and I truly wish I could meet you to day Hello. Thank you buddy. Bless you and your family.
Great advice....so many of us overly focus on hitting the "perfect" shot to the detriment of basic common sense course management. The only ques/ difference that I would have is in regard to the short chip shots that you showed. You have mastered your 69 degree wedge. Wouldn't most mid to high handicap golfers have better results keeping the ball lower to the ground and running their chips , when an obstacle (bunker) doesn't need to be covered?
Fromt the videos I noticed from "normal" lies most of your misses, although slight, are to the right. Do you think this is alignment or the rearward ball position ? My righties seem to result from playing the ball back in my stance.
This approach is golf gospel. This is sensible, every man golf. I’m glad he references your playing partners. If you discipline yourself to manage the course you will get lower scores. Another way to think about this is to play for par or bogey. You’re not likely to get birdies unless you are a highly skilled golfer, which we are not.
Im usually in the 70s, and i agree with this method of thinking. Only thing im doing different is probably hitting the 5 off the tee, have a shorter shot to the green. Good info...
Jimmy, the only guy on RUclips able to communicate how the masses (we high handicappers) can play better golf. Thank you!!
I appreciate the comment and thanks for watching Jeff
Nice video and explanation. A friend of mine who shoots in the 70's told me that scoring on the golf coarse doesn't come from the shots you hit, it comes from the decisions you make. Most of us can hit good shots when we aren't trying to "go for it" on every shot. I only knew one speed for the longest time and that was as hard as I could hit it. Now I'm working on slowing it down and learning that it makes a big difference.
Hes correct. Think your way around the course!
That is me right now. 😆 trying to slow it down now.
Possibly the most useful golf instruction video ever made. Well done Jimmy.
Thats excellent. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching
Thanks Jimmy. I really appreciate this video. I'm 70 years old with a 14 hcp and it wasn't until I retired that I started playing smart golf. And that's when a good time turned into a great time on the course with my friends. 👍
What a great comment! Glad its working. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the lessons!! Shot 80 today following your advice. I am usually at high 80’s or low 90’s Keep them coming Jimmy. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thats amazing! Thanks for watching and keep those scores LOW!!!
Bullshit.
I can tell you that what Jimmy is saying is absolutely correct. I'm a 5-6 handicapper now, by playing" more conservatively". So yes, put that F'en driver away or just don't bring it along. On any given 18, I use it maybe once or twice by rarely more than that. Only on holes that are "way open" so I can hit the ball with less risk. Back then, I used to play aggressively "trying to make eagles and birdies" but I was a 25 handicap, because I made many 6's, 7's, and 8's because I had to recover more often from a bad shot. Now I play for Par, and guess what, I do get some birdies, probably more than I did when I played aggressively. Now one of my obsessions is to never ever lose a ball. Do not get suckered in by the golf course trying to "go for it"... don't do it unless you have a high likelihood of making the shot. Hit it conservatively to the front of the green if the back has trouble, a chip on the green can be better than a difficult 60' put,, play smart.
Youre correct sir. Thanks for your input and thanks for watching!
I agree this is a good idea for someone who shoots 85-95 regularly, but eventually to become truly competitive you’re going to have to try to score, leaving your longest club in the trunk is not a good way to score more often.
Love this!
Bullshit.
I only use it when it's opened up wide and I'm fairly down the middle but now on par 5's love teeing off with my 4i and still get par and inevitably someone in the group is ob out the gate or in terrible position. One of my friends has been putting his driver away and as I promised, he would should better scores. 8 to 10 strokes better on his last 2 rounds
I love it! I wondered before the pause if you would decide to wedge off the tee to avoid the water. That’s what I told myself I would do. Nice to see someone finally focus on course management to get better. You got it going on, Jimmy!
hey jimmy, my name is paul i live in florida i happen to stumble on one of your videos. everthing you talk about not swinging hard ,stance, and follow through i have been using your techniques. i hit to ball more solid and have more control with my irons iam now a follower of your videos. thank you keep up the good work
Your content rocks. How do you not have a million viewers on each video? The way you play is so cool and makes golf fun for guys like me. Keep making videos. Good job. Slapdaddy golf
Thanks for watching. Appreciate the comment.
Clickbait titles that have no basis in reality, thats how.
I took 8-10 strokes off my game by not playing the last hole 😭
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Along the same lines, when I started playing golf, they told me 36 was like the perfect score. I would shoot 36 every single time I played and would walk off the course happy! Eventually, I was able to get beyond the first hole and play the second hole!
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Hi Jimmy. Love this style of video cos you showed us exactly what each shot looks like and how not to get a big number on a hole. Plus it helps me feel like I can swing similar to you even though my is less professional 😅. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and help keeping our ego in check! 😁😊
Thanks for watching. Im glad this video helped. More coming soon!
Jimmy,thank you for being the voice of reason for so many of us. I am currently trying to transition(finally)from my 35 year old swing to my 73 year old swing and I effing hate it! BUT,your videos that just make so much sense for those of us who are getting older and only play a couple times a week or less are so on point I can easily comply with the concept.It's working pal....I just have to keep my aggression under control and I'm good. Thanks!!!!
Thanks Jimmy. I usually loose 2 to 3 balls a round. You're methodology is a great help.
I never subscribe watching one video but I liked everything about this one. Well done in all aspects sir.
Thanks for watching
Thanks for all the great tips on course management. This Saturday, I will definitely put them all in practice and hope to start breaking 90 consistently. As always, please keep the videos coming 😊
Good luck to you. I hope these help! Thanks for watching.
Excellent... Common sense wins again, your philosophy and simplicity of the game is so easy to understand, it's genius, thanks again your creation of confidence for the player is so rewarding ... Comfortable golf and a true confidence builder for us higher handicappers. Love your fantastic attitude to enjoyment of the game of golf, Happy days😊
Love to hear it. Thanks for watching
Jimmy, Appreciate your humor, and your balls for showing your less than stellar shots. Your tips blow my mind. I'm a 20 handicap, and shot 84 the other day using your tips! Keep repeating yourself. I need the reps. Thanks pal.
Amazing. So happy it works for you
This approach will be my mindset from now on. I've really had a problem with keeping my ego at home, but this is certainly one step further on.
Keep it on the grass! Thanks for watching!
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Love your stuff Jimmy! Great content! I am constantly telling myself to slow down on the course now and it’s helping my game immensely. Thank you for sharing🙏
love to hear it Matt. thanks for watching.
Thanks Jimmy. Great advice and you proved it true by showing it can be done.
Thanks for watching!
This is a great instructional video for a new golfer like myself. I can't hit my driver straight for the life of me (keeping it PG). I golf with a buddy that has a back injury and only swings irons. this is a great video showing how the approach is as important as distance. I continue to use my driver just for practice, While best with my irons, I feel like I need to practice my driver. I'm a family man and my days off can easily be consumed by family activities leaving me with "Wednesday" golf days as the only practice. I wish I had more free time for the range to practice. I like how you point out the clubs you use for shots. I've been relying on the average distance of friends and my golf app to help with distance. it has helped. I watch you and Manolo often and those videos have helped me learn how to enjoy the game. this video has helped with showing how to play the game with finesse like I've imagined it. First year golfing. Counting strokes but only to see if I improve next time I'm on the same course.
Exactly the video I needed to watch. ❤
Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching
Awesome video. After seeing how tight that second hole was and then going to the third you were like THIS hole is hard! 😮
Tremendous video ... possibly one of the best sensible how-to ones I've ever watched ... and I watch a lot of golf vids :)
Thats great. Thanks for watching
Keeping it simple, thanks for the tips coach!
Thanks again for watching.
Boy, I wish I watched this a couple years ago! Thanks Jimmy.
Never too late to get better. Hope it helps. Thanks for watching
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Great advice! - Judging by comments on forums it seems that a significant number of people don't realize (or at least feel its ok to bend the rule in casual play) that you are not allowed to drop an OB ball, nor a lost ball (except when lost in penalty area), close to where it exited with one penalty, meaning you are instead obligated to take stroke-and-distance (repeat original shot from same place plus one penalty), a much heavier penalty than dropping.
Very true
⛳⛳⛳ Glad I watched this. This should make the game more fun.
Dude's got good action, and wise words. Listen up HHers
Great point. My only time on golf course 2 years ago. My 3 wood sliced every ball into the woods. Lossed 9 balls on 9 holes.
So your video will make me think next time
Honestly one of the best videos I have seen in decades. Must watch before any amateur gets on the First Tee
Thanks for watching!!
You flushed that 5 iron approach on hole one👌. Great ideas 💡
Thank you for this video. It makes so much sense. Its about changing MY mindset and ego.
love to hear it. thanks for watching!!
Great video Jimmy,ive never looked at it this way but you've opened my eyes and i definitely will be doing this from now on,so glad i came across your channel 👍
Love to hear it! Glad its working for you. Thanks for watching
Some of these tips will for sure help me break 80 more consistently. There are few holes at my local course where I know I need to leave the longer clubs in the bag at certain times. 😊
Great video Brotha! Ive been teeing off with a 7 wood lately which carries 180, but its dead accurate. Thank you for the video!
Keeping it straight and on grass is the most important. Nice job. Thanks for watching!
This was NOT a clickbate. Thnx 👍
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com
I’m getting there! It has taken a lot to get the Ego out of the way.
A great simple concept for course strategy! Thanks
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
Jimmy your all class thanks for taking the time to show us hackers another way.
Thanks for watching. Hope it helps!
this helps more than you can know. i will use this and let you know how I do
Thank you!!! Great instructions
Thanks for watching. New video coming tomorrow b
Great video on course management and playing the shots you know you can make! good golf is not about hitting the sexiest shot love it!
26:12 - that swing is my spirit animal...
Lolol.
I usually hate these types of videos but I thoroughly enjoyed this. Fun to watch and the information is very simple, but makes complete sense, and sinks in. I shoot mid 80s, and my goal this year is to break 80. Thinking like this on the course would help even me for sure.
Jimmy you are a star, love your video, simple but amazing thank you for sharing this😊
Thanks for watching! More coming soon
Great video as usual Jimmy. I’ve decided my next round of golf there will be nothing in the bag but irons and putter of course not going to give the ego a chance to make me take out the driver and try to swing out of my shoes. Thanks again Jimmy love all your videos
Rickey, thanks for watching. Keep the ball on the grass and stay positive. Let me know how it goes
Jimmy did you put the flag back? Thanks for the great advice . You have one of the best hands down videos on RUclips for the way you explain things all through the course. Not only high handicappers can play better golf mid, and low handicappers can as well.
Always put the flag back. Thanks for watching. New video coming tomorrow.
I always keep 100,000 consistent balance I never lose my golf ball this is definitely a iron play course I use a half swing too most of the time staying in play is smart nice video thanks
Thanks Jimmy,your help is always appreciated.Maybe if you could do a what's in the bag in the future? I would certainly find it interesting how you built your bag to what it is today
Will do soon! Thanks for watching
Man I love your videos! This is exactly where I am in my game. Having only been playing for a month with a month of Pro lessons under my belt. I keep trying to swing beyond my ability. Going forward I will swing within my means and stop trying to be Tiger or Bryson.
exactly. you are you. swing smooth. thanks for watching
Hey Jimmy you’ve done a great job of showing the swing from the back view as well as face on. Could you do a view from the front also? Just to show how the arms release. Preciate you 🤙🏽
Thats a good idea. Ill do one soon. Thanks for watching
Thank you so much, can’t wait to apply this excellent course management! Awesome!
hope it works for you. let me know! thanks!
great stuff man, love it. Can you do a video where the camera is facing you (front view) as you hit the ball? tee and fairway shots.
Yes. Ill do that soon. Thanks for watching
Thank you! Very good and sensible lesson.
Great lesson.
thanks for watching
Great movement. Play smarter. Also congrats on winning Holy Moley. Me and my 4 kids were rooting for you man. We watched it on Hulu. You crushed them. 😊
Ha! Thanks for watching. Holey Moley was so fun!!
Jimmy, I like your style. Most guys won't have the discipline to pull that off and some will still hit a 7-iron OB.
Gotta keep it ON THE GRASS no matter what it takes! Thanks for watching
I pulled once off the tee pitching wedge OB. The hardest part on the golf course is to swing smooth every shot, plus you need a good swing, alignment, grip. A lot of things are involved.
Excellent down to earth practical course management advice, that I will definitely be taking to the course!
This man is damn right. I played my second times . Only got one on my mind. Not to lose ball. I got 2 birdie and the rest bogey
thats a good one to have. thanks for watching
Great video and this is the fundamental logic to lower golf scores, look for the safe landing, keep the ball in play, and keep the ball in sight. People always look at me odd when I use my irons off the tee on par 4s and 5s, and by the end of the round they are like, wow great score!
You got it my friend. Nice playing!
Very nice lessons, jimmy!!!
Thanks!!!
Playing smart golf, its the best way to play and you can get more aggressive as your ball striking gets better. If you can stripe driver, do it but you have to be smart about your choices! Great video!
OK, finally got out and played 18 holes after watching your videos, playing the best round I have played since I moved to Tellico Village in Tennessee I admit I haven’t played a lot of golf the last two years because of my addiction to pickle ball, but I went out and shot an 89 for me was an excellent round missing three birdie, putts and four par putts. I have to say the people playing with me even asked me what has changed, and I shared with them the fact that I was watching your videos. I am very encouraged to continue to work on my game with the simple swing thought. I should have easily shot 86 . I only have one question when you bring your arms back and wave to the camera is that your wrist cocking or is that too much to think about. Thank you so much.
I love to hear about stories like this. I’m glad you were playing better. Don’t even think about your wrist. Just swing back. Swing forward and let the ball get in the way of the swing.
@@TropicanaEntertainment thanks again, letting everybody know about your videos am now subscribed to your channel and will look at some of your swag
On your approach on your 3rd hole, the ball goes further not because of forward spin. It just has less backspin because the ball is much less compressed out of longer grass getting between the ball and the club face. You’re welcome! lol
Lol. Thats what I meant I just didnt know how to articulate it. Thanks and thanks for watching
Jimmy, love the way you present this. Every high handicapper should be on red alert. I’m a 6 and I picked up several good ideas from you.
Thank you so much. That's the thrue of golf game. 👏👏👏👏
Thanks for watching
Great advice!!! Grandpa golf is what I call it and I wish I would started playing it 30 years ago. But oh no back in the day ..... my ego would of had me hitting driver off the tee box on everyone of those holes and I would be 6 over just like you said. Now my golf strategy is to always try to position myself to where I am 110 to 130 yards out and I can hit my favorite iron...PW. I know once I have that in my hands I am on the green 80 (or close to it) percent of the time. To all the golfers out there, just try it. Put the ego away and you will be beating your buddies in no time.
Put the ego away keep the ball on the grass and things will go your way. Thanks again for watching.
Great advise Jimmy. Thanks. Where I add up the score is hitting behind the ball on my 2nd &/or 3rd shots. I take my hybrid, 6 iron or 7 iron and hit 2 inches behind the ball not sending the ball far. The next hole I hit those shots perfect then I screw it up again on the following hole. I can keep my tee shot in play.
Shorten your backswing and ensure that you make contact with the ball. It may not go as far but its better than chunking the ball. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Jimmy
Thanks for watching
You took the fun part out of this game, I knew course management are important
Awesome video thanks for posting
So have yo tell you about today. I was not hitting the ball very well. Being a 16 handicap it was worse than usual. I kept focus on your 5,5,5 system and just keep it in the grass. For not playing very well I shot an 88! Love your videos, keep them coming.
88 is great!!! Make some putts and its 84!
Great tips Jimmy 👍
thanks Kevin! thanks for watching!
What a great lesson!! Thanks Man!!
My golf coach gave me a brilliant tip to cut at least 10 shots off my score.He told me to either walk off after the 17th or cut out 2 of the par 3's.
The pump lateral move is gold shot 76 yesterday
Bump
You described my game! I have to try this!!
Jimmy, I do everything right and hit it thick and thin, and I thinking of quitting the game. I used to be a 13 handicap. But during COVID, I slipped into heroin addiction and meth main lining. I am a Vietnam and gulf war veteran. I suffer from PTSD. I was in treatment for a year. I'm good now. But it's been 10 years since I played golf. I enjoy watching you and Manolo.
As I said before you played golf you and Manolo in Ventura, I live in Oxnard. Come by and pick up some tamales. Merry Christmas, I'll be thinking about joining you next year. But only if I don't quit.
@@JoeMorales-v5f dont quit Joe. Move the ball back in your stance and hit down on the ball. Take a half swing. Enjoy the game. Good shots, bad shots, whatever. Enjoy the game and enjoy every breath. Good to hear youre clean. Stay off that stuff man. You dont need it.
Oh & by the way Jimmy, I'd bet you your merch store would fly - boy's got style!
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Jimmy, you should have seen my face light up when you changed your mind on that 3rd hole with the lake on the left😂😂😂. I have advocated for years playing more or less like you are playing here. It's so amusing when people comment after 5,7,9 holes that I am even or 1 or 2 over and all I have done is hit unspectacular iron shots...oh, and they are 10 or 12 over after 9 holes😂
Thats the point. Im glad you got it. You MUST commit! Thanks again for watching.
Good stuff Jimmy.
thanks for watching
Please do a 69 degree wedge only video, I bought one and am struggling with distance and consistency. Thanks.
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Great video.
Thanks for watching
Thanks
Ive been trying the "bump" forward method, but I seem to be chunking/fatting the ball a lot. Not sure why, any thoughts?
Play the ball in the back of your stance. Even with your back foot. Also, don't decelerate on the way down.
1st time out this year and I shot an 88. WooHoo, Not bad for a 77 year old. Thanks, Jimmy! 😊
Love to hear it! Thanks for watching
Jimmy. Happy New Year to you buddy.
Amazing video. Had a horrible round last week, driver, driver driver. Scored 103.
I am going without the driver next time and follow your instructions
I sincerely Thank you for helping us along, your lessons are priceless.
I live in LA and I truly wish I could meet you to day Hello.
Thank you buddy.
Bless you and your family.
Thank you for watching and for the kind comment.
Great advice....so many of us overly focus on hitting the "perfect" shot to the detriment of basic common sense course management. The only ques/ difference that I would have is in regard to the short chip shots that you showed. You have mastered your 69 degree wedge. Wouldn't most mid to high handicap golfers have better results keeping the ball lower to the ground and running their chips , when an obstacle (bunker) doesn't need to be covered?
Great advice. It’s fun to hit the big shots, but they are low percentage. It’s MORE FUN to turn in scores that beat your buddies!
Fromt the videos I noticed from "normal" lies most of your misses, although slight, are to the right. Do you think this is alignment or the rearward ball position ? My righties seem to result from playing the ball back in my stance.
This approach is golf gospel. This is sensible, every man golf. I’m glad he references your playing partners. If you discipline yourself to manage the course you will get lower scores.
Another way to think about this is to play for par or bogey. You’re not likely to get birdies unless you are a highly skilled golfer, which we are not.
spot on! thanks for watching
“If you don’t take your medicine, you won’t get better.” Love it! Sick.
its the truth!
Great vid Jimmy. What sunglasses are you wearing?
they are electric golf sunglasses
Absolutely identify with you. Thank you!!!
Great advice and content, i have a question, how many cars get hammered?😮
Tooooo many cars get hit. Gotta keep it on the grass! Thanks for watching!
Great vids bro!
Jimmy what irons so you play with. TY
Cobras. Thanks
Im usually in the 70s, and i agree with this method of thinking. Only thing im doing different is probably hitting the 5 off the tee, have a shorter shot to the green. Good info...
You’re correct. Thanks for watching
Excellent video. Thank you from the UK, Jimmy. What's the name and location of this golf course?
This is via verde country club. Thanks for watching.