To watch the complete series head on over to my online golf school www.dannymaude.com and use the code: THANKYOU23 for a 25% discount. Can't wait to see you there
Great lesson Danny! I will sometimes tie a shoestring to two tees, and place a tee on either side of the ball and behind it, so that the string is flush with the ground, but just behind the ball. It forces me to make ball first contact, to avoid hitting the string. As always thanks for all the info! I meet with a tour player later today to map out my road to playing on the senior tour someday. Thinking about making some content along the way, but I want to remain focused on my goals also.
Danny, I'm 73. How can I swing faster. I should be able to hit my irons a little futher than i do. I really feel incompetent when my playing partner can hit a 9 iron furthur than I by several yards I wish you lived next door
Hi Danny, I'm Col Rakesh from the Indian Army and a die hard golfer Having a beer in the clubhouse I saw your instructions video on hitting irons.. Went to the range to try out what you had said. Believe me I have NEVER hit irons as cleanly n sweetly as I did Thanx Danny. Have become a fan of yours Sincerely Rakesh
This dude is amazing. He’s gonna put golf pros out of business. The visuals are PURE GOLD. I never thought about striking in front of the ball. In my mind it’s always been hitting down and “pinching” the ball. It’s so ingrained in my head. I started using my normal swing but pictured striking 3 inches in front and it has changed my life haha. From 15 handicap to 4. Thank you
I tried your tips from last weeks video and whilst I don’t slice much these days I can be out to in if I don’t get enough depth in the backswing. After applying your tips not only driver but my striking has improved throughout the bag. Excellent thanks.
Danny, the ABSOLUTE best video I've ever seen to strike the ball FIRST then the ground AFTER. The Drills really helped and I'm now hitting more consistent shots with my irons. You're the Best and we can forget the Rest !!
I just started playing in May of this year and I love the game, but was getting so frustrated at the inconsistency in hitting my irons. I melted down and vowed to quit. This video is amazing and like I said, I just started playing. I went to the range today and implemented these building blocks and I came away a happy golfer ;) This drills and exercises are easy enough for me to follow as a complete novice. Thank you!!
Hi Danny. Divot forward of the ball is as you say challenging for many golfers. I’ve heard numerous instructors talk as you did about low point control, compression line, forward shaft lean, ball position, proper weight shift, etc. The pro at my club explained it a bit differently which finally solved the issue for me. We focused on where the club actually struck the ball at impact with a descending blow assuming all of the aforementioned elements were ok. I was advised by my pro to think of contacting the ball(again assuming a descending strike) between 2 and 3 O’clock on the ball (the top of the ball is 12 O’clock) driving the club face down and through the ball. It was like magic for me. My divots were suddenly ahead of the ball and the depth of the divot became very consistent as well. Just a suggestion if it makes sense the way I’ve described it. Since then there’s been no looking back for me, the issue has been resolved and my divots are fantastic. Thank you my friend for all of your fantastic content! You’re the best.
I hit my 1st hole in one today. 157 yards, 7 iron. I know above all else it would not have been possible without your iron striking videos! Thank you, thank you!!!
Danny, in my honest opinion, your methods of instruction are so much more effective than other PGA professionals. It’s crystal clear, simple to understand and follow, and the overall experience is it gives us club golfers or anyone else for that matter, a load of confidence. The only requirement now is we need to practice these methods and techniques!
Damn. The sound of that strike just before the 13:00 mark was SO pure. That is what I’ve been working on for awhile and thankfully I’ve finally gotten there consistently with predictable ball flight. I have intensely focused on the methods I’ve gathered from your lesson collaborations with Pete Cowen and those adjustments have not only produced profound results, but have made the current amazing quality of my strike possible. Thanks again Danny my friend. ⛳️😎⛳️
Danny, thank you, I'm a 1.5 handicap but was struggling with making good contact with my 5-7 irons. 8-wedges were okay, but didn't feel flush. I have been watching your videos for a few months now but came across this one and it was an eye opener. I realized immediately what my issue was. Went out the next day and shot a 69, flushed every iron, backed up the day after with a 73, again flushed every iron. My wife also played her best round after I told her about your video. Thank you...
Hi Danny, Just wanted to say thanks for all the help. I am a senior golfer and have been playing on and off for many years mostly fun golf with friends and a few beers which definitely doesn't help my game. At age 62 decided it was time to start playing seriously and as a member of a club it just makes sense. I was born and lived in the UK in Kent for my first 39 years when I moved to the USA and have been here now for nearly 25 years, it was funny when I found you on youtube and got hooked watching you for at least an hour a day and then subscribed, my game has improved a lot but now I'm ready to start playing tournaments and club matches and doing better with my game. I would love to know what you recommend as far as where to go from here and what you could offer to help me become a better golfer, I would just add for my age I am still thankfully fairly fit and strong and willing to put the hours in which for the past 2 months I have been to the range about 1 hour every day, anyhow wanted to touch base with you and see if you have any recommendations, and thanks again for everything I have learned to date best regards Staurt
Hi Stuart, wonderful to read your story and good for you that you now want to take it to competitions. Come and join me in my brand new online golf school. We are forming an amazing community over there helping each other out. You can find out more here 👉 www.dannymaude.com. Use the code: THANKYOU23 for a big discount
love this, as somebody super new to golf but really enjoying it im always surprised when you know exactly where im likely to be going wrong, i mean... i shouldn't be surprised because you are a pro but it gives me confidence knowing that you know even without seeing me what the issue will likely be and nailing the fix, im constantly topping the ball but would not alter the way i stand over it because in my mind im thinking that the position im in is right and i need to get used to it... well this showed me something different and a small change i can make that may just make all the difference, now ill take it down the range and give it a go.
This makes so much sense. Played golf for a long time but never had any instruction. I have a decent swing, because I started young, but I am inconsistent in how my club head ends up on the ball. I've been practicing, indoors, everything in your videos, Danny. Swing feels much better now and for the first time in 40 some odd years, I am aware of how and where the club head is coming down over the ball. In the past, I didn't have a clue what my club was doing in the back part of my swing. Now, I'm aware of that and the bit about the swing low point and where to place yourself so that the club head makes contact BEFORE your club reaches its lowest point of the arc. At least for your iron shots. Just have to practice. Hopefully, I'll finally get consistency in hitting the ball. Huge thank-you.
Hi Danny - enough information in your latest video to keep me busy on the range for the next three months so thanks for all that and now have specifics to work on! 👍
Great video Danny! I've always had a huge problem hitting at the ball. The explanation of the low point and what controls it is eye opening for me. Thank you once again for your clear and simple instructions.
Worked on this yesterday at range with a short swing from another of your videos. Had some success. Going to keep trying. This has potential! Hard for me to consistently hit ball first. Thank you. For fun: The guy next to me had a sharp downswing, almost like chopping wood!, but had good ball contact!! If he can do that, surely i will be able to have good contact doing it right!! Wow...
Hi Danny, I am a senior golfer and have only been playing for two years. I have learned so much from your videos. I think your content and instruction is top notch! Is there any advice you can give us to help us keep the left side of our head behind the ball when using the driver? I have so much trouble with that and tend to get too far in front of the ball when using the driver. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Played off and on for many years (started before youtube was a thing) yet i feel like I learned so much from this one video. Thank you Sir! Excited to start playing again 😃
Thanks brother I’ve been working on everything you have been teaching us basically on a smaller level but tomorrow 10:00 AM is the real test but I have so much faith in what you have been teaching me so I will put it to the test thanks again
I am absolute beginner and completely addicted to. Thx to you Danny. I learned so much, maybe I didn’t followed every slight detail but you helped me a lot. I am able to handle my clubs now and I am super proud of my results, within five weeks if intense training. Yes, I have slices sometimes, yes, sometimes I don’t get the max distance etc. BUT- I reached the point, if I arrive at the driving range, I am confident that I am able to hit the ball, straight, high, with this nice sound etc. it’s super fun. Love Golf. Sad that I didn’t start earlier in my life with Golf. But it’s never too late, isn’t it
I have been following you for the past 2 years. I would have never thought at age 69 that my ball striking and handicap would be at a all time best. Thank you for making golf more enjoyable!
Great video Danny. On Monday I had 38points hoping to improve on that tomorrow. I seem to have added a bit more distance too . Improving watching your videos 😊
Yet again super practical and simple to implement advice. After just 10 balls applying this approach I hit a 5 iron dead straight at 198m with a perfect divot when previously a 5 iron was around 160m. Not consistent yet but I guess that will take a few more sessions to improve. Also, had another round since you came back to me on the driver video. Took 10 strokes off my score and was consistently hitting drives middle of fairway between 200 and 236m. Not bad for 71 year old I guess!
Danny, low point control has been a perennial problem for me. Sadly, due to an accident I'm unable to straighten my right arm which doesn't help but this video was super. Once again you have proved that you're the best.
Another great video Danny, thank you! During the 14th minute a slow motion frontal view shows the legs leaning toward the target well before contact. Excellent! Norm
Very nice...it really will change the way I was trying to hit the ball. Before, I was aiming right before the ball. Now I need to try to aim just after the ball...
Watched so many instructional videos and now sticking with just yours. Great explanations, especially for a novice. Is the set up with your feet and ball positioning the same with all irons? I figure not since they are different heights. What changes? The feet or ball position? Thank you, Danny.
Another great show Danny, have just purchased a decent divot board from Forbes so I can get to work on this in the warmth of my front room, Keep them coming mate.
Danny, I've been watching your videos for a few years and I've got to say you are an excellent coach. You always go into great detail on the 'set up' and 'address' but so far as I can remember you never mention how far to take your stance away from the ball. I am always hesitant when setting up to feel comfortable and consistent over the ball. Is there any tip you can give to do this taking in to account, age, height and shaft length of club. Keep up the good work and thank you.
My local range has a sheltered area, with canvas ‘walls’. I’m finding those walls very valuable for rehearsal of striking. I swing into the wall, not hard, but focused on hitting it at the correct attitude. If the whole club, from my hands down to the head, hits simultaneously then the swing form is good. And today’s session was very good indeed. 150+ yard carry 8 irons on average, 205 yard 4 irons, and 215 yard 5 woods (persimmon). As the swing gets more comfortable, the 5 wood will stretch to about 230 on average. And as the 4 iron and 5 wood get more comfortable, I will re-integrate the 3 iron and 5 wood. And then, finally, the driver - from which I will expect 260+ on average. Not bad, considering I had major surgery just a few months ago and separately have some back issues. It’s this online coaching that’s making the difference and helping me remember how I used to swing.
Wow, yesterday focused on striking a piece of grass in front of the ball when hitting my irons. Was flushing shot after shot without my typical unpredictable draw. Was quite shocking and noticeable to my +2 playing partner. Forget the ball strike the ground Thanks Danny!
Hi Danny, I've watched a lot of your videos, and can honestly say that this is making a lot of sense to me. For someone who has a very inconsistent ball strike, this is perfect. The only question I have is this... how can this be transferred to a mat at the range? Mat interaction with the golf club is not always visible (ball then ground). Is it simply a case of putting a tee down 2,3 or 4 inches ahead of the station? This is something I want to take the range with me, as I feel now we're in the off season, it's definitely something I can work with, improve my striking and get that handicap down. Keep the great content coming 👍
If you listen carefully you will here the full sound of the matt followed by the click of the club. The flight can still be ok but this would have been a fat on grass. Try to go for just the click
@DanielMaude , thank you for taking out the time to reply. I tried this at the range yesterday, and yes, there is the click. I was getting some very positive results (I've never hit a 7iron 170yds! 160 was my wheelhouse) but like always with something new, it took a while, but it's definitely something I'll be keeping going with. Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to more great content 👍🏼
Thanks! I was really confused yesterday. I'll watch my lead shoulder from shifting to the right. It is confusing when you have a big checklist, it's overwhelming as a beginner.
Hi Danny, thanks for this content, it's the best I've found on RUclips! I've been spending a lot of time at range and I do feel my swing has improved however I hate hitting off the Matts... Is there any advice you could share for practicing off mats?
LOVE IT. This is literally my nemesis..I think maybe i'm swinging too hard - need to swing easy at first til im comfortable....Great video Danny! i've been going back and watching old vids man.
Hey Danny, I've been following you for a couple of months now and you're definitely my favourite channel on YT for golf tips and coaching! You're phenomenal! I'm quite new to golfing and I've been experiencing a bit of back pain on my left lat whenever I go to the driver or similar clubs. I'm thinking it could be my swing path and how hard im trying to hit the ball which is making it worse, since I'm 5ft 3in using a regular sized driver. Could there be any other reasons for my back pain such as my technique or should I switch to shorter clubs until I can get a fitted driver?
Danny, Thank you very much. I am not always a ys hitting farther, but my form is much better and I know in time my distance and direction with be better.
Hi Danny, brilliant as always. Any chance you could do something as detailed as this with driver please? I have an issue with my lead hip coming round too early instead of towards the target initially, leading to heel strikes.
Thank you Danny. I've been having a terrible time hitting the ground all over the place, sometimes I don't even hit the ground! It is winter where I live with snow on the ground. In the spring I'm going to do this. It may be my answer.
Danny, I never realized the leading armpit would be the lowest point of the golfswing, which is important to consider when setting up for longer irons and woods. This makes a big difference on the ball position. Thank you!
Danny would you consider posting a video on strike off of poorer lies like first cut or light rough. I’m never sure where to position the ball or what adjustments to make. Thanks!
Extremely well explained I've got a silly question At the moment of impact, what part of the ball should I hit, bellow or above the ecuator of the ball
DM teaching methods + PC concepts = 👍 headed to the range today to try some new set up things getting more to the left side to get the low point of my swing forward of the ball. I’m more interested in your feels or swing thoughts for the release of the right wrist angle after contact at low point? Thx.
Brilliant as always Danny 👏👏 Danny any tips on how I can keep my lead arm straight, I struggle with that !!!!! Niall (Ireland) love to see your dad again, lovely man ❤ .
Dan. One of the biggest discoveries for me recently is that when I look at my low point I use my dominant eye, which for me is my right eye. This has helped me massively from hitting fat shots.
Hi Danny, I love your instruction and especially when it's a lesson with family or students. Danny I'm frustrated. I'm hitting all my irons the same distance. 7 Iron, 6 Iron, 9 Iron, 5 Iron all around 105 to 110 yds. Danny I'm a big guy, old mind you. but big! What on earth am I doing? Better yet Danny which lesson should I review to help? Thank you. My golf group thinks I suck but I know I'm better! Thank you Danny!
Great video. Thank you. Love the graphics. The blue arches and such. Great visual. By the way....where the heck are you in the opening segment? I know your not home. I know your not here by me. Its too warm. Lol. Hopefully your on vacation.
Greetings Danny - many of us here will only rarely strike balls off turf at a range. Yet properly getting feel for taking a divot off a mat a challenge; I've seen drills like aiming to strike a tee placed about 2" in front of ball but do you have any modules that address this kind of issue...? How about those mats that are like velcro fuzz/help you see the strike path of club...? Thank you in advance - and of course - you have a super awesome and generous teaching site...!
Hi Ken, yes are you a member of my site. If so leave a video of your swing there for me to have a look at and I’d be happy to help. I’ve got loads of little things that can help
When you take your club to the top of the back swing what is your mechanism for firing the downswing. Is it a feeling of firing your hips or firing your shoulders that lead the way
Thanks Danny for the good lesson. My question is when we address with a little more weight pressure ( eg, 55%) on the lead leg, do we keep the weight pressure there on the back swing or make weight transfer to the trail leg? Thanks always.
It’s a great question and reality the pressure should shift back slightly. However many of my students move around too much so I will often get them to sense it stays more forward
To watch the complete series head on over to my online golf school www.dannymaude.com and use the code: THANKYOU23 for a 25% discount. Can't wait to see you there
Great lesson Danny! I will sometimes tie a shoestring to two tees, and place a tee on either side of the ball and behind it, so that the string is flush with the ground, but just behind the ball. It forces me to make ball first contact, to avoid hitting the string. As always thanks for all the info! I meet with a tour player later today to map out my road to playing on the senior tour someday. Thinking about making some content along the way, but I want to remain focused on my goals also.
Fantastic lesson!! For the first time I could really understand the technique of taking a divot ahead of the ball.
Thanks a lot.
P. Maydeo
Danny, I'm 73. How can I swing faster. I should be able to hit my irons a little futher than i do. I really feel incompetent when my playing partner can hit a 9 iron furthur than I by several yards
I wish you lived next door
Is there anyway this discount code would still work 10months later ? 🤷🏼♂️…think i Will find out after rewatching this lesson. ill follow the link
Hi Danny, I'm Col Rakesh from the Indian Army and a die hard golfer
Having a beer in the clubhouse I saw your instructions video on hitting irons..
Went to the range to try out what you had said. Believe me I have NEVER hit irons as cleanly n sweetly as I did
Thanx Danny. Have become a fan of yours
Sincerely
Rakesh
This dude is amazing. He’s gonna put golf pros out of business. The visuals are PURE GOLD. I never thought about striking in front of the ball. In my mind it’s always been hitting down and “pinching” the ball. It’s so ingrained in my head. I started using my normal swing but pictured striking 3 inches in front and it has changed my life haha. From 15 handicap to 4. Thank you
That’s wonderful to hear
Danny is simply the best instructor I ever come across on RUclips.
Super kind David
True for certain.
100%. Plenty of direct detail without the fluff!
I tried your tips from last weeks video and whilst I don’t slice much these days I can be out to in if I don’t get enough depth in the backswing. After applying your tips not only driver but my striking has improved throughout the bag. Excellent thanks.
Awesome to hear Graham well done
Danny, the ABSOLUTE best video I've ever seen to strike the ball FIRST then the ground AFTER. The Drills really helped and I'm now hitting more consistent shots with my irons. You're the Best and we can forget the Rest !!
Very kind thank you Beam 😁
Danny, you are definitely the best and most motivating coach in entire web. Thank you
Super kind, I’m here to help
I just started playing in May of this year and I love the game, but was getting so frustrated at the inconsistency in hitting my irons. I melted down and vowed to quit. This video is amazing and like I said, I just started playing. I went to the range today and implemented these building blocks and I came away a happy golfer ;) This drills and exercises are easy enough for me to follow as a complete novice. Thank you!!
@nicolemartin4199 that’s great. Well done. Keep it up 👍🏻
Hi Danny. Divot forward of the ball is as you say challenging for many golfers. I’ve heard numerous instructors talk as you did about low point control, compression line, forward shaft lean, ball position, proper weight shift, etc. The pro at my club explained it a bit differently which finally solved the issue for me. We focused on where the club actually struck the ball at impact with a descending blow assuming all of the aforementioned elements were ok. I was advised by my pro to think of contacting the ball(again assuming a descending strike) between 2 and 3 O’clock on the ball (the top of the ball is 12 O’clock) driving the club face down and through the ball. It was like magic for me. My divots were suddenly ahead of the ball and the depth of the divot became very consistent as well. Just a suggestion if it makes sense the way I’ve described it. Since then there’s been no looking back for me, the issue has been resolved and my divots are fantastic. Thank you my friend for all of your fantastic content! You’re the best.
I love this image, thank you for sharing. Could you give me your name so I can give you some credit should I use it in a future video
Meeting your shat lean at impact? is at 2 o’clock or 3 o’clock
Certainly. My name is Ricky Monson. Wisconsin USA. Keep up the great work Danny.
I hit my 1st hole in one today. 157 yards, 7 iron.
I know above all else it would not have been possible without your iron striking videos!
Thank you, thank you!!!
@johndouville1927 that’s great. Well done 👏 thank you so much for your lovely comment. It really does mean a lot 😍
Hi Danny, this is just what I needed. Easy to follow and understand. Keep them coming for us high handicap golfers.
Absolutely Kevin
Danny, in my honest opinion, your methods of instruction are so much more effective than other PGA professionals.
It’s crystal clear, simple to understand and follow, and the overall experience is it gives us club golfers or anyone else for that matter, a load of confidence.
The only requirement now is we need to practice these methods and techniques!
Thank you and yes, we all need to practice
Wise words there. Danny won’t correct you but I will, Sir Daniel is an eminent UK PGA professional.
Tried this out today and I was so pleased I did. Early days, but it's something I can work with to help improve my ball striking. More please Danny.
Love to hear how you get on Peter
Damn. The sound of that strike just before the 13:00 mark was SO pure. That is what I’ve been working on for awhile and thankfully I’ve finally gotten there consistently with predictable ball flight. I have intensely focused on the methods I’ve gathered from your lesson collaborations with Pete Cowen and those adjustments have not only produced profound results, but have made the current amazing quality of my strike possible. Thanks again Danny my friend.
⛳️😎⛳️
You are very welcome
Danny, thank you, I'm a 1.5 handicap but was struggling with making good contact with my 5-7 irons. 8-wedges were okay, but didn't feel flush. I have been watching your videos for a few months now but came across this one and it was an eye opener. I realized immediately what my issue was. Went out the next day and shot a 69, flushed every iron, backed up the day after with a 73, again flushed every iron. My wife also played her best round after I told her about your video. Thank you...
Thx Danny you are such a great teacher. I watch it rather casually but really enjoy your content !
I appreciate that!
OMG I implemented this into my round yesterday. Such a minor adjustment but massive gains!
Wonderful to hear Michael
Hi Danny, Just wanted to say thanks for all the help. I am a senior golfer and have been playing on and off for many years mostly fun golf with friends and a few beers which definitely doesn't help my game. At age 62 decided it was time to start playing seriously and as a member of a club it just makes sense. I was born and lived in the UK in Kent for my first 39 years when I moved to the USA and have been here now for nearly 25 years, it was funny when I found you on youtube and got hooked watching you for at least an hour a day and then subscribed, my game has improved a lot but now I'm ready to start playing tournaments and club matches and doing better with my game.
I would love to know what you recommend as far as where to go from here and what you could offer to help me become a better golfer, I would just add for my age I am still thankfully fairly fit and strong and willing to put the hours in which for the past 2 months I have been to the range about 1 hour every day, anyhow wanted to touch base with you and see if you have any recommendations, and thanks again for everything I have learned to date
best regards
Staurt
Hi Stuart, wonderful to read your story and good for you that you now want to take it to competitions. Come and join me in my brand new online golf school.
We are forming an amazing community over there helping each other out. You can find out more here 👉 www.dannymaude.com.
Use the code: THANKYOU23 for a big discount
love this, as somebody super new to golf but really enjoying it im always surprised when you know exactly where im likely to be going wrong, i mean... i shouldn't be surprised because you are a pro but it gives me confidence knowing that you know even without seeing me what the issue will likely be and nailing the fix, im constantly topping the ball but would not alter the way i stand over it because in my mind im thinking that the position im in is right and i need to get used to it... well this showed me something different and a small change i can make that may just make all the difference, now ill take it down the range and give it a go.
This makes so much sense. Played golf for a long time but never had any instruction. I have a decent swing, because I started young, but I am inconsistent in how my club head ends up on the ball. I've been practicing, indoors, everything in your videos, Danny. Swing feels much better now and for the first time in 40 some odd years, I am aware of how and where the club head is coming down over the ball. In the past, I didn't have a clue what my club was doing in the back part of my swing. Now, I'm aware of that and the bit about the swing low point and where to place yourself so that the club head makes contact BEFORE your club reaches its lowest point of the arc. At least for your iron shots. Just have to practice. Hopefully, I'll finally get consistency in hitting the ball. Huge thank-you.
Glad you enjoyed it Gordon
What a great video, Danny! The graphics make the instructions even more easier to understand. 👏
Glad it was helpful!
Well done again Danny so easy to understand and a great reminder of the basics 👍
Thanks Chris
This is the best video on YT for striking the ball properly. Cheers to you Danny!
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Danny - enough information in your latest video to keep me busy on the range for the next three months so thanks for all that and now have specifics to work on! 👍
That’s it John, put these building blocks in before working on anything else
Thank you Danny! Very helpful to visualize and understand the circle of the swing as it relates to ball position and ball striking.
Great video Danny! I've always had a huge problem hitting at the ball. The explanation of the low point and what controls it is eye opening for me. Thank you once again for your clear and simple instructions.
Worked on this yesterday at range with a short swing from another of your videos. Had some success. Going to keep trying. This has potential! Hard for me to consistently hit ball first. Thank you. For fun: The guy next to me had a sharp downswing, almost like chopping wood!, but had good ball contact!! If he can do that, surely i will be able to have good contact doing it right!! Wow...
Hi Danny, I am a senior golfer and have only been playing for two years. I have learned so much from your videos. I think your content and instruction is top notch! Is there any advice you can give us to help us keep the left side of our head behind the ball when using the driver? I have so much trouble with that and tend to get too far in front of the ball when using the driver. Thank you so much and keep up the good work!
Practice pushing your pelvis forward while leaning backwards with you back. This is the feeling you need coming through the ball
One of your best lessons and definitly one of my favorites, can 't wait to try this on the DR 👍
Have fun
Played off and on for many years (started before youtube was a thing) yet i feel like I learned so much from this one video. Thank you Sir! Excited to start playing again 😃
Awesome to hear
Thanks brother I’ve been working on everything you have been teaching us basically on a smaller level but tomorrow 10:00 AM is the real test but I have so much faith in what you have been teaching me so I will put it to the test thanks again
Amazing how I know this from watching your previous videos and it is consistent with a lesson i took but catch myself needing a reminder! Great video!
I think we all do
Hi Danny, good to see you are on holiday and catching a bit of sunshine. Enjoy your the break with your family.
Thank you Robert
Brilliant as always Danny. As someone who's started chunking my irons recently I'll gladly take this advice!
Have fun Paul
I am absolute beginner and completely addicted to. Thx to you Danny. I learned so much, maybe I didn’t followed every slight detail but you helped me a lot. I am able to handle my clubs now and I am super proud of my results, within five weeks if intense training. Yes, I have slices sometimes, yes, sometimes I don’t get the max distance etc. BUT- I reached the point, if I arrive at the driving range, I am confident that I am able to hit the ball, straight, high, with this nice sound etc. it’s super fun. Love Golf. Sad that I didn’t start earlier in my life with Golf. But it’s never too late, isn’t it
Brilliant! Happy to help, thank you for taking the time to comment 😁
Thanks Danny. These are some good golfing tips to try out on my next golf practice session. Cheers!
Have fun Avery
I have been following you for the past 2 years. I would have never thought at age 69 that my ball striking and handicap would be at a all time best. Thank you for making golf more enjoyable!
Thank you 😁and well done 👍
Great video Danny. On Monday I had 38points hoping to improve on that tomorrow. I seem to have added a bit more distance too . Improving watching your videos 😊
Well done David, thanks for sharing
Yet again super practical and simple to implement advice. After just 10 balls applying this approach I hit a 5 iron dead straight at 198m with a perfect divot when previously a 5 iron was around 160m. Not consistent yet but I guess that will take a few more sessions to improve. Also, had another round since you came back to me on the driver video. Took 10 strokes off my score and was consistently hitting drives middle of fairway between 200 and 236m. Not bad for 71 year old I guess!
This has to be the best video I have just viewed to striking better iron shots!!!! :) Thank you, Danny!!!
Thanks Mlb happy to help
Danny, low point control has been a perennial problem for me. Sadly, due to an accident I'm unable to straighten my right arm which doesn't help but this video was super. Once again you have proved that you're the best.
Really happy to help Chip
Another great video Danny, thank you! During the 14th minute a slow motion frontal view shows the legs leaning toward the target well before contact. Excellent!
Norm
Awesome video training, as usual to the point and tips for a perfect iron swing!!
Thanks so much Roberto
Very nice...it really will change the way I was trying to hit the ball. Before, I was aiming right before the ball. Now I need to try to aim just after the ball...
I’ve never been able to pull off a divot. I find them visually offensive and a scar on the course (yes weird) but I’ll try your method.
I'm new to golf but with your videos I have very simple things to focus on that can dramatically improve my game. Thank you!
@warrent9503 that’s great. Thank you so much for watching 🙏🏻
Watched so many instructional videos and now sticking with just yours. Great explanations, especially for a novice. Is the set up with your feet and ball positioning the same with all irons? I figure not since they are different heights. What changes? The feet or ball position? Thank you, Danny.
great tips. Finally making good contact and divots! Thank you so much
That’s great
Another great show Danny, have just purchased a decent divot board from Forbes so I can get to work on this in the warmth of my front room,
Keep them coming mate.
Have fun Paul
Danny, I've been watching your videos for a few years and I've got to say you are an excellent coach. You always go into great detail on the 'set up' and 'address' but so far as I can remember you never mention how far to take your stance away from the ball. I am always hesitant when setting up to feel comfortable and consistent over the ball. Is there any tip you can give to do this taking in to account, age, height and shaft length of club. Keep up the good work and thank you.
My local range has a sheltered area, with canvas ‘walls’. I’m finding those walls very valuable for rehearsal of striking. I swing into the wall, not hard, but focused on hitting it at the correct attitude. If the whole club, from my hands down to the head, hits simultaneously then the swing form is good. And today’s session was very good indeed. 150+ yard carry 8 irons on average, 205 yard 4 irons, and 215 yard 5 woods (persimmon). As the swing gets more comfortable, the 5 wood will stretch to about 230 on average. And as the 4 iron and 5 wood get more comfortable, I will re-integrate the 3 iron and 5 wood. And then, finally, the driver - from which I will expect 260+ on average. Not bad, considering I had major surgery just a few months ago and separately have some back issues.
It’s this online coaching that’s making the difference and helping me remember how I used to swing.
Wow, yesterday focused on striking a piece of grass in front of the ball when hitting my irons. Was flushing shot after shot without my typical unpredictable draw. Was quite shocking and noticeable to my +2 playing partner. Forget the ball strike the ground
Thanks Danny!
Awesome to hear Steve, well done
Danny! You have the best videos! But how do you drill the move forward with your hips during backswing like you and all Pro:s do?
Hi Danny, I've watched a lot of your videos, and can honestly say that this is making a lot of sense to me. For someone who has a very inconsistent ball strike, this is perfect. The only question I have is this... how can this be transferred to a mat at the range? Mat interaction with the golf club is not always visible (ball then ground). Is it simply a case of putting a tee down 2,3 or 4 inches ahead of the station?
This is something I want to take the range with me, as I feel now we're in the off season, it's definitely something I can work with, improve my striking and get that handicap down.
Keep the great content coming 👍
If you listen carefully you will here the full sound of the matt followed by the click of the club.
The flight can still be ok but this would have been a fat on grass. Try to go for just the click
@DanielMaude , thank you for taking out the time to reply.
I tried this at the range yesterday, and yes, there is the click. I was getting some very positive results (I've never hit a 7iron 170yds! 160 was my wheelhouse) but like always with something new, it took a while, but it's definitely something I'll be keeping going with.
Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to more great content 👍🏼
Danny boy is hands down the best teaching pro
Thanks so much for the Support Anthony
Thanks! I was really confused yesterday. I'll watch my lead shoulder from shifting to the right. It is confusing when you have a big checklist, it's overwhelming as a beginner.
Going to try this on my next round. Thanks for this easy and clear explanation.
@abield.valdez3528 you are most welcome. Hope you got on ok 🙏🏻
good tips & easily to implement in the course.... thanks alot Danny
Pleasure
The Legend is in Dubai. We are all so grateful to you for all your excellent video lessons. so easy to understand .
Love your videos Danny. Keep them coming. You have really helped me with the game.
Really happy to help
Hello Danny. Love your work. Shifting your body/weight forward at setup: how is this different from Stack & Tilt.
Well done Danny its freezing 🥶 here today in Yorkshire but I will still be working on my swing 👍 😊
Have fun Roy
Hi Danny, thanks for this content, it's the best I've found on RUclips!
I've been spending a lot of time at range and I do feel my swing has improved however I hate hitting off the Matts... Is there any advice you could share for practicing off mats?
LOVE IT. This is literally my nemesis..I think maybe i'm swinging too hard - need to swing easy at first til im comfortable....Great video Danny! i've been going back and watching old vids man.
@mikec5249 thank you so much. I love your enthusiasm. Enjoy practising 🙏🏻
Hey Danny, I've been following you for a couple of months now and you're definitely my favourite channel on YT for golf tips and coaching! You're phenomenal!
I'm quite new to golfing and I've been experiencing a bit of back pain on my left lat whenever I go to the driver or similar clubs. I'm thinking it could be my swing path and how hard im trying to hit the ball which is making it worse, since I'm 5ft 3in using a regular sized driver. Could there be any other reasons for my back pain such as my technique or should I switch to shorter clubs until I can get a fitted driver?
Danny, Thank you very much. I am not always a ys hitting farther, but my form is much better and I know in time my distance and direction with be better.
Love to hear how it goes David
I don’t think there’s a better RUclips golf instructor than Danny.
Thank you Adam 😁
cant wait to try this .And will follow up results..thanks Danny
Hi Danny, brilliant as always. Any chance you could do something as detailed as this with driver please? I have an issue with my lead hip coming round too early instead of towards the target initially, leading to heel strikes.
Of course Ian
Brilliant.
Thank you Danny. I've been having a terrible time hitting the ground all over the place, sometimes I don't even hit the ground! It is winter where I live with snow on the ground. In the spring I'm going to do this. It may be my answer.
You are such a tremendous teacher. Thank you 😊
Thank you Blaze 😁
Danny, I never realized the leading armpit would be the lowest point of the golfswing, which is important to consider when setting up for longer irons and woods. This makes a big difference on the ball position. Thank you!
Happy to help 😁
Loving these , really helping my inconsistency. 1 week of golf in and many to go!
@TheJenkemologist that’s great. Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Thank you Danny beautiful tutorial. This is all the video i will need to help me be more consistent with my shots
Thank you Frank!
Danny would you consider posting a video on strike off of poorer lies like first cut or light rough. I’m never sure where to position the ball or what adjustments to make. Thanks!
Great instruction again Danny I can't wait to try it
Hope you enjoy
Extremely well explained
I've got a silly question
At the moment of impact, what part of the ball should I hit, bellow or above the ecuator of the ball
Imagine hitting above the equator
Thank you very much
PerfectLY. That said, I love your videos. Simple and effective.
@tomcarroll3982 thank you so much. Glad you enjoy them 👍🏻
Very helpful.going to work on this
Thanks
Glad it was helpful Joseph
Gonna work on this thanks Danny!!
Love to hear how you get on
DM teaching methods + PC concepts = 👍 headed to the range today to try some new set up things getting more to the left side to get the low point of my swing forward of the ball. I’m more interested in your feels or swing thoughts for the release of the right wrist angle after contact at low point? Thx.
Another great video. Simple, effective and sure to improve my ball striking. Appreciate your tips and common sense approach to the game.
Thank you 😁
Danny you explain the golf swing better than almost anyone on RUclips. Keep up the great work. Thank you so much.
Thank you !
Great tips. Will definitely give this a go on the next session.
This was so well explained. Thank you Danny!
@seanhaughian2679 You're very welcome. Thank you 🙏🏻
Brilliant as always Danny 👏👏 Danny any tips on how I can keep my lead arm straight, I struggle with that !!!!! Niall (Ireland) love to see your dad again, lovely man ❤ .
I’m not a fan on keeping the left arm straight as it’s not natural. It’s ok to have some softness with the left while reducing the flex in the right
Dan. One of the biggest discoveries for me recently is that when I look at my low point I use my dominant eye, which for me is my right eye. This has helped me massively from hitting fat shots.
Awesome to hear Mark
I was losing distance with irons and other probs, thanks again Danny
Pleasure Martin all the best
Hi Danny, I love your instruction and especially when it's a lesson with family or students. Danny I'm frustrated. I'm hitting all my irons the same distance. 7 Iron, 6 Iron, 9 Iron, 5 Iron all around 105 to 110 yds. Danny I'm a big guy, old mind you. but big! What on earth am I doing? Better yet Danny which lesson should I review to help? Thank you. My golf group thinks I suck but I know I'm better! Thank you Danny!
Great video. Thank you. Love the graphics. The blue arches and such. Great visual. By the way....where the heck are you in the opening segment? I know your not home. I know your not here by me. Its too warm. Lol. Hopefully your on vacation.
Funny, out in Dubai
A thinking man's coach. Great visual aids. Thanks Danny!
Thank you Eric!
Greetings Danny - many of us here will only rarely strike balls off turf at a range. Yet properly getting feel for taking a divot off a mat a challenge; I've seen drills like aiming to strike a tee placed about 2" in front of ball but do you have any modules that address this kind of issue...? How about those mats that are like velcro fuzz/help you see the strike path of club...? Thank you in advance - and of course - you have a super awesome and generous teaching site...!
Hi Ken, yes are you a member of my site. If so leave a video of your swing there for me to have a look at and I’d be happy to help. I’ve got loads of little things that can help
When you take your club to the top of the back swing what is your mechanism for firing the downswing. Is it a feeling of firing your hips or firing your shoulders that lead the way
we need a new channel of danny playing golf. I love your tutorials bro!
Great video , I am new to golf and really learning a lot from your videos
Brilliant lesson, thanks Danny.
My pleasure!
Wonderful video! Will put the lesson into play this afternoon.
Thank you !
Danny first off thanks for the tip! Question...Do you rotate the arc around your body as you would with a driver from the T or in front of you?
Informative video as always. Thank you Danny. Have a great weekend
And you
Thanks Danny for the good lesson. My question is when we address with a little more weight pressure ( eg, 55%) on the lead leg, do we keep the weight pressure there on the back swing or make weight transfer to the trail leg? Thanks always.
It’s a great question and reality the pressure should shift back slightly. However many of my students move around too much so I will often get them to sense it stays more forward