A pal of mine had a week of lessons from James a couple of weeks ago. My pal's a grumpy sod without a good word to say about anyone, but he was gushing about James, both as a bloke and as a teacher! I always love the content that Rick and James do together. Just two decent humans who happen to be playing golf.
This comment is the only reason I finished watching. I agree that it was a good explanation. My initial reaction was that it’s a waste of time to tell me what driver shots I should have when my only focus is getting it in play.
Need a classic match with James, yourself, Fryer, and, Finch! This is absolutely the best advice! Even for the fella, or fellete, that doesn't understand why they fade every shot, or they pull every shot. Alignment is key! It is one of the secrets to every thing. This is just the very thing EVERY golfer should be considering on every shot every time.
Love these Rick! Been watching teaching/club reviews videos since 2016 ! As a casual golfer that has not gotten lessons since I was a kid these types of videos are so helpful!! Appreciate you and all of RUclips golf!!
Truly wondrous to see shots executed precisely as nominated! Most of us can do similarly, nominating the shot shape AFTER we hit it😂 I was told to aim the club where you want the ball to finish, the body & feet on the line you want it to start then simply swing on plane. Same principle as James demonstrated. Love to see a 9 ball drill demo next!
Great team work in explaining the process of hitting different shots, in easy to understand jargon. Often times, I feel like some of these well meaning PGA instructors on RUclips are speaking a different language when explaining things. Some just make it so technical that I immediately turn their videos off and come back here to Rick Shields' channel. Keep up the great, easy to understand content.
Rick, I just watched your video with stacked golf from a year ago. Somehow I missed it when it first came out because I subscribed to yours and their channels at the time. What an incredible experience to get to watch you interact with John and Ashley. I really enjoy your videos and since I am a senior, 76 years old with a recent knee replacement and a mild stroke from 3 years ago I struggle to play but I still love to play this crazy game. I hope that someday you might find yourself in Arizona. If you do I hope I am so lucky to get to see you.
I needed this! Thank you. I have an issue of lifting my body up as I go into my back swing. Then it is hard for me to get back to my set position, and I top the ball or hit down on the ball. I need to lower my right shoulder, shift some body weight to the left (Front) foot. Seeing this video, I need to move the ball forward in my stance and align my club a few inches behind the ball to catch it on the upswing. I don't mind having my small fade, I just want to get the ball in the air. I will try the alignment and the 85% swing. I will try this tomorrow.
Very well explained. I struggle with anything other that a straight - ish drive. My fade is more like a slice and never been able to draw the ball even with my rogue set up for a draw. I'm definitely going to have a go at this and master it before I'm too old for it to matter! 👏👏
Hey man, I just should let you know about a year ago my friends all were pretty experienced at golf, and I was feeling like I should start learning. I watched one of your basic videos and developed good, self-taught mechanics over the past year, and just now shot a solo 86 against my friends in a 3v1. Thank you so much for helping me develop my golf experience from day one!!!!!
I just played my first game of golf this week and man did I struggle with the driver.. I hit maybe 3-4 good driver shots and the rest was pretty rough, same with longer irons. But short game with a 9 iron, wedges and a putter felt great!
Rick, i listened to todays podcast and you said that said that when you spoke to Scott from Decade golf that he said just have one reliable go to shot with the drive and you seemed to agree? I am guessing that was after this vid was made. Great content as always!
You being there with Robo means there is a match coming soon??!! I’m already waiting for it!!! The matches with Robo, Sophie and the boys are classssss
Well now i know what I am doing wrong. I over exagerate all my movements and alignment when shaping different shots. James adjustments are much smaller . This is why I can go from block slice to pull hook in 2 tee shots. Must give this a try.
Love this type of content!!!! Would love to see more of it. Especially driver content. It’s been a bit of a struggle for me recently. I normally hit a draw, but think I’ve been missing right with a fade a bit more lately. Would love to see content talking about what causes I might be dealing with and how to fix those.
Assuming he is at 9° or 8.5° on the driver head ? Would his approach be diff if was at 10.5° ? Would he put his tee, higher or lower depending on which loft he is playing ? Just wondering what his approach is ?
I'd like to see James take a lesson with short game specialist Dan Greive. I think he could be the entire package. I want to see him at The Open this year.
I fought a slice for ever...but now I'm retired and golf multiple times a week about a 12 index....and now can't hit a fade for luv nor money ( well except occasionally when I don't want to)....everything is straight or a draw.
Am I understanding that diagram correctly? At 2:53 the feet are aiming right of the target which makes sense to me, but his club is also right of the target to hit a draw? That seems like it should be the opposite?
It's not as open as his stance (Rick mentioned the clubface set at 12:02 and James's feet to 12:05). Since the clubface is (relatively) closed to the swing path it will promote the draw. If the clubface is too closed, it creates the risk of a hook.
If you want it to start from the right to go left, the face needs to be pointed to the right. You wouldn't want it starting out to the left, then going more left.
@@kevinfay4062 Thanks for that. I always set my club at the target and then my feet right tof that to hit a draw. But it makes more sense to aim the clubface slightly right to give yourself some buffer too. I tend to overshoot it left when I try and hit a draw
Nice video. Also, nobody uses a clock face for directions saying "58min and 55min." You use the hours, like "face point at 1 o'clock." Had to reprogram my brain a tad to follow.
A pal of mine had a week of lessons from James a couple of weeks ago. My pal's a grumpy sod without a good word to say about anyone, but he was gushing about James, both as a bloke and as a teacher! I always love the content that Rick and James do together. Just two decent humans who happen to be playing golf.
I believe that completely. James is that guy that just has no ill thought in him and that everyone wants as a friend.
Where does James work? Would love to do the same
I can testify to that having had lessons with James.. he's a fabulous golfer and a fabulous bloke too..
@@MrEvaaanssshe's now head Pro at St Anne's in Lytham
@@wilkowilkins363yep, that's where my mate went to see him the other week.
James is always a fantastic addition to the channel!! Always welcome here!
James is so good, always class 👍🏻
Just brilliant. Robbo is so easy to follow and understand and a joy to watch! As good a seven mins of golf content as you'll get.
this is the best explanation I have seen for hitting a draw ever. Class Act James!
This comment is the only reason I finished watching. I agree that it was a good explanation.
My initial reaction was that it’s a waste of time to tell me what driver shots I should have when my only focus is getting it in play.
Bernhard Langer has a video where he shows the same technique.
Fantastic instructions, superb clarity. Thanks James (& Rick for the video)
Need a classic match with James, yourself, Fryer, and, Finch! This is absolutely the best advice! Even for the fella, or fellete, that doesn't understand why they fade every shot, or they pull every shot. Alignment is key! It is one of the secrets to every thing. This is just the very thing EVERY golfer should be considering on every shot every time.
Love these Rick! Been watching teaching/club reviews videos since 2016 ! As a casual golfer that has not gotten lessons since I was a kid these types of videos are so helpful!! Appreciate you and all of RUclips golf!!
Truly wondrous to see shots executed precisely as nominated! Most of us can do similarly, nominating the shot shape AFTER we hit it😂 I was told to aim the club where you want the ball to finish, the body & feet on the line you want it to start then simply swing on plane. Same principle as James demonstrated. Love to see a 9 ball drill demo next!
Best explanation I have ever heard. James is a legend. More James on course vlogs.
i love watching James . i like his swing too. very smooth and effortless
Great team work in explaining the process of hitting different shots, in easy to understand jargon. Often times, I feel like some of these well meaning PGA instructors on RUclips are speaking a different language when explaining things. Some just make it so technical that I immediately turn their videos off and come back here to Rick Shields' channel. Keep up the great, easy to understand content.
Rick, I just watched your video with stacked golf from a year ago. Somehow I missed it when it first came out because I subscribed to yours and their channels at the time. What an incredible experience to get to watch you interact with John and Ashley. I really enjoy your videos and since I am a senior, 76 years old with a recent knee replacement and a mild stroke from 3 years ago I struggle to play but I still love to play this crazy game. I hope that someday you might find yourself in Arizona. If you do I hope I am so lucky to get to see you.
Rick....This is why I watch you.....very nicely to the point
Any video with Robbo is just class
Great work, James.
Always a treat seeing Robbo on the channel. Makes it look so effortless. 🔥
Quality content this. Something to take with you to the range to practice with. Appreciate you 👍
Need more break 75's with JR - please 🤞
Brilliant tuition James, love it!
Nice video, very clear cut and concise.
Very Nice Video.. better understanding how to achieve different shots.
Bloody love these tips with James. No offence Rick, best coaching video on your channel
I needed this! Thank you.
I have an issue of lifting my body up as I go into my back swing. Then it is hard for me to get back to my set position, and I top the ball or hit down on the ball.
I need to lower my right shoulder, shift some body weight to the left (Front) foot. Seeing this video, I need to move the ball forward in my stance and align my club a few inches behind the ball to catch it on the upswing.
I don't mind having my small fade, I just want to get the ball in the air.
I will try the alignment and the 85% swing.
I will try this tomorrow.
Good to see James back, not seen a video with him for a little while now
Very well explained. I struggle with anything other that a straight - ish drive. My fade is more like a slice and never been able to draw the ball even with my rogue set up for a draw. I'm definitely going to have a go at this and master it before I'm too old for it to matter! 👏👏
Great job James and Rick I will definitely work on these five shots so can hopefully break 80 soon. Thanks
James is a legend. Love seeing him on the channel.
'Fairway finder' a dream shot for 90% of players! Amazing talent to be able to hit these shots on demand
Fantastic video, just took this to the driving range
Yes, more James!
Hey man, I just should let you know about a year ago my friends all were pretty experienced at golf, and I was feeling like I should start learning. I watched one of your basic videos and developed good, self-taught mechanics over the past year, and just now shot a solo 86 against my friends in a 3v1. Thank you so much for helping me develop my golf experience from day one!!!!!
Great video, very simple and informative
Loved the Cullinan GC. Can't wait to get back to Belek ⛳
are you a golfer ?
James: Demonstrates 5 different drives with perfection.
Me(Every time using driver): 🙏
Definitely need to work on these!
Enjoyed this one
When it comes to fades and draws is it more about the setup, or also changing your swing and rotating wrists more/less to open/close the face?
That was awesome! Thank you very much. God Bless!❤️🙏✝️
Very impressive from James.
Great to see James again….he’s class 🏌️♂️
I just played my first game of golf this week and man did I struggle with the driver..
I hit maybe 3-4 good driver shots and the rest was pretty rough, same with longer irons. But short game with a 9 iron, wedges and a putter felt great!
Rick, i listened to todays podcast and you said that said that when you spoke to Scott from Decade golf that he said just have one reliable go to shot with the drive and you seemed to agree? I am guessing that was after this vid was made. Great content as always!
Okay, this was a pretty great video
You being there with Robo means there is a match coming soon??!! I’m already waiting for it!!! The matches with Robo, Sophie and the boys are classssss
James thank you for putting up with Rick. 😜
This is gotta be the best driver video there is.
James is world class.
Rick mentions James Robinson I instantly hit like!
James seems to be that golfer who rarely makes mistakes and that’s why he’s so good! Nice work both.
James is gold! We need him back
James is a maestro ❤
Amazing video
I dig it!
Great video
I sure wish I could spend an hour with you guys to help me with my game.
Well now i know what I am doing wrong. I over exagerate all my movements and alignment when shaping different shots. James adjustments are much smaller . This is why I can go from block slice to pull hook in 2 tee shots. Must give this a try.
Love this type of content!!!! Would love to see more of it. Especially driver content. It’s been a bit of a struggle for me recently.
I normally hit a draw, but think I’ve been missing right with a fade a bit more lately. Would love to see content talking about what causes I might be dealing with and how to fix those.
Good to know Rick has the power draw nailed already
Assuming he is at 9° or 8.5° on the driver head ? Would his approach be diff if was at 10.5° ? Would he put his tee, higher or lower depending on which loft he is playing ?
Just wondering what his approach is ?
Thank you rick
Just hitting it straight consistently would do for me 😂
Good James
Couldn't make it to the club yesterday Rick ...hope you enjoyed my club ....ardglass?
Played this course and managed to hit the hut at the back😜
theres no way ill be able to hit these shots but its fun watching James do it lol
Waiting for his putting from inside 50 yard tips video.
Brilliant !!!!
New challenge for you Rick. Play the longest Par 72 in America. Ross Bridge in Hoover, Alabama. Over 8000yd Par 72.
More James please Rick!
Fore right !
Some shot data on these would have been good
I wish you two would just join forces. I could watch Robbo any day especially on a break 75
I'd like to see James take a lesson with short game specialist Dan Greive. I think he could be the entire package.
I want to see him at The Open this year.
Love James
That was a pull hook followed by a weak slice!
Tee it high, Let it Fly 😉
Funny this came out just a couple days before his podcast saying you only need one driver shot 😂
As a 19 handicap at 66, the only shot I need to know is the fairway finder. Hitting it long is a plus.
You missed one, the Rick Shiels snap hook
Fairway finder: if you’re not a pro or low handicap hit a 3 wood.
Everyone loves the 💣
James gets the like…
So, it IS possible to intentionally curve the ball to follow doglegs?
are you a golfer ?
I fought a slice for ever...but now I'm retired and golf multiple times a week about a 12 index....and now can't hit a fade for luv nor money ( well except occasionally when I don't want to)....everything is straight or a draw.
can the next video be "how to avoid disaster with driver"? or gain consistency?
Can we get a James educational/informational series?
More content with Robo, please.
The goat
Am I understanding that diagram correctly? At 2:53 the feet are aiming right of the target which makes sense to me, but his club is also right of the target to hit a draw? That seems like it should be the opposite?
It's not as open as his stance (Rick mentioned the clubface set at 12:02 and James's feet to 12:05). Since the clubface is (relatively) closed to the swing path it will promote the draw. If the clubface is too closed, it creates the risk of a hook.
If you want it to start from the right to go left, the face needs to be pointed to the right. You wouldn't want it starting out to the left, then going more left.
@@kevinfay4062 Thanks for that. I always set my club at the target and then my feet right tof that to hit a draw. But it makes more sense to aim the clubface slightly right to give yourself some buffer too. I tend to overshoot it left when I try and hit a draw
Club face sends it……..club path bends it 👍🏼
@@bmoon11 I've tried that as well. I seem to either mishit it and push it or to the left (I'm a lefty) or pull it.
We need James vs Jimmy Bullard
Christ I need this to work.
For me it all stops at fairway finder. I desperately need to find more fairways. Such is the life of a high handicapper. 🤷🏼♂️
Nice video.
Also, nobody uses a clock face for directions saying "58min and 55min." You use the hours, like "face point at 1 o'clock."
Had to reprogram my brain a tad to follow.
James seems to have gotten taller and more handsome and he swinging the club much better and didn’t his hair use to be somewhat blonde in color 😅
So this is why I always hit a slice!?!?
The only driver shot I can hit is forward, after the ball leaves the face all bets are off 😁.
I can hit all of those drives it’s a lottery
now all Rick needs to do is learn them :P only joking :)
James Robinson is always great