My goal for the rest of the year is to get 1 round in the 60's by the end of the year. Managing those and knowing what your common swing faults are can go a long way in reducing the frustration associated with the game of golf. You want to have your spin rate somewhere in the 2000s if you are swinging in the low 100s. He was in the upper 80's today.I hope I can play that good in 29 years. To make matters worse, in recent years long irons have been made with even shallower lofts. I have laid out a simple formula below to get your game started in the right direction. Neil, awesome to hear about your steller experience. [ I can speed read], but the video is still 10mins 40 seconds. If a golfer regularly tops the golf ball, someone is bound to tell them to keep their head down. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'golfjourney365_com-box-3','ezslot_7',106,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-golfjourney365_com-box-3-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[320,50],'golfjourney365_com-box-3','ezslot_8',106,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-golfjourney365_com-box-3-0_1');.box-3-multi-106{border:none!important;display:block!important;float:none!important;line-height:0;margin-bottom:7px!important;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-top:7px!important;max-width:100%!important;min-height:50px;padding:0;text-align:center!important}. Often you'll find that thee lie angle is not correct. With a driver, you hit the ball on the up. For most seniors the 3 wood needs to go into the closet. I enjoy learning about the golf swing and am currently studying to be a certified professional golf instructor. Poor low point control. Are you feeling as if you're playing too much golf, or not playing enough golf to achieve your goals? Gravity along with the superior mechanics of the arms coming down is also why it's much easier to hit a low fastball than a high fastball.Few of us can get the left arm close to vertical at impact in golf (especially me) but we still need that drop into the slot after the bump as our first path with the arms. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Par on the next hole with a good sand save and sort of got my confidence back.Made another 2 putt par and came to a par 5 along the river. Having lofts and lies adjusted are the cheapest and most over looked 'fixes' in golf. Drivers; Whilst there are some professional golfers who hit down on their driver like Bubba Watson, this is very rare and they only get away with it due to incredible clubhead speed and still having their clubhead open at impact which is super difficult for a weekend golfer to emulate. He videoed 3 of my tee shots and it confirmed what he said and what I already knew. Mike was across the fairway and he yelled "What are you doing? When you hit your irons you want to hit down on the ball(square), but when you hit the driver you want to hit up on the ball(curved), many people struggle with this but dont worry I got you covered in this article. Probably just that old fear and laziness of having to learn the new. This week Titleist will be fitting many of the world's best players into their latest prototype . I played a couple of rounds last week with a guy who can talk you to death when it comes to swing theorylol. Hit 6 of 7 fairways averaging around 260. The offset driver head is designed to compensate for an open face at contact. The irons are lofted more than the woods and drivers are which increases the amount of backspin on the ball. Why the ball curves more with the driver. Do you want an adjustable driver that allows you to set up for a fade or draw and to lower or increase the loft. Now 4 years later the "new" driver (that I bought 4 years ago) is not, nor has ever been, even close to as good as the one I gave away. Aug 14, 2017. So, it's a couple of things to work on. The place the rule next to the club head on the ground and have it come up the shaft so that you can determine how long it is. ;-). I dont know if its hard because its so light and Im used to the irons but anyway here you go . To stop your driver grip from slicing, there are a few steps you can take: 1. "Around like a baseball bat"?Not at anything above Pony League facing anything above an 85mph fastball.The butt end of the bat is driven toward the ball from the top. The driver has the lowest loft of any club and creates the fastest ball speed, shots hit with the driver due to increased clubhead speed will stray off target more than shots hit at a lower speed with lofted irons. Club Champs would be a way off yet Russty hahaha! So I can hit my irons well and far . Lol, Steve, he gets great lag with it, but it makes my body hurt just watching it. Good luck with it.My problems are usually just the opposite on long holes. If you catch the ball in the heel or toe of the club, you will lose ball speed. Thanks. But when the tee box is severely to the left or right of the fairway, I have a terrible time alligning myself properly. His swing is rotational, but less than a 90* turn and fairly upright; narrow stance and nice even tempo. That being said I know what you mean, at least a high one and a long one have a chance, as slim as that may in fact be. They were one of the very first irons to fuse players iron looks with game improvement forgiveness and massive distance. I have not shortened my swing, this is just part of my practic routine. Then I try to manipulate the face with my hands and am lucky to hit the ball. Give me mountain music over the present rapcrap! I think the comfort with the old gets more prominent and change more abhorred as I age. If you tee up the ball opposite the inside of your left heel, or so, and swing normally, the clubhead will be on its way up when it gets to the ball without you having do anything to help it along. landed just short of the hilltop! Had my club fitting done by a localguy that Greg & Lynn recommended, I actually stuffed-up and thought Lynn's place was only a short drive from Old South, but the taxi fare was $ 500.oo, so Greg/Lynn worked out a replacement. He has the ability to keep the game simple and provide easy to understand tips. Shawn Clement provides some awesome insight into his approach and believes we are all gravity geniuses that arent built to try to recreate positions in the golf swing, but instead to give our minds and bodies a task to accomplish. Notice and pay attention to where the club head is striking the turf in relation to your stance. Consequently, the ball flight wasn't so great either. Decided to just hit a nice 5 iron down the left side to leave a good angle to the hole. Coming in hot, with a bold new look, Solaris Stellar Horizon is the third major revision of the Campfire Solaris. 42.Never thrilled with 42 on the back nine but am doing alot of things right. The lengthier construction of a driver leads to a different posture, swing plane and positioning of the ball in your stance. If you find youre slicing your driver then youre hitting the driver way too hard which results in a closed clubface at impact. Its simple, just keep your head behind the ball! Nipped it short and stubbled home with a 6. Myth #1: Keep Your Head Down. Makes you wonder why OEM companies are selling drivers to amateurs with standard lengths of 45" and up. A lot of golfers tend to leave their shoulders more open due to the left position of the ball when driving, this is WRONG as your shoulders should always be square to the ball no matter what position apart from a slight 5-degree angle turn when chipping. I would recommend having a driver with this technology to provide the greatest amount of flexibility.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'golfjourney365_com-leader-1','ezslot_6',112,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-golfjourney365_com-leader-1-0'); Have you ever felt that your driver feels really long? Great! The low ones are just a quick walk. Please email [emailprotected] for inquiries. "Hi, I've been with your program going on 3 years. I used to play the twlight on Sundays at Maple Lane and would get a ton of practice - putting, chipping, pitching, playing 2-3 balls every hole if no one behind me. I am trying to incorporate that feel into my iron game also and finding out that I am more likely to pure them doing so over coming out of my shoes. I fell into a bad habit of swaying too much onto my trail leg and couldn't get back onto my front leg and therefore was essentially topping the ball. If you too titled it is difficult to create the necessary swing and clubhead speed to get the ball high and straight as the driver has the lowest loft of any club. Why Do I Hit My Irons Straight But Slice My DriverThis the most common golfing fault i see all the time on the LESSON TEE! To add speed to your swing and hit the ball much farther, you will likely need to start some fitness regimen. Getting too laid off. It ended up pin high about 20 feet left of the flag. I would select the shot based on the specific golf hole and how I was feeling at that time! You wouldn't think that would make sense for a 98mph club head speed but I'm killing it.As Doc says, it's because there are no agreed upon standards. 2) Trying to hit it too hard. I wonder how that's coming along. Bradley Putter and SWAG Blade Covers (two face, defaced Franklin), Srixon Z965 Iron Set, Vokey SM8 56 degree, FS: Brand New Vessel Lite Lux golf bag in Grey (TaylorMade branded), Bettinardi SS28 -> Travis Matthews Shirt NWT. How to fix a slice requires a closed club head during backswing and delivery. I can't hit my driver at all. How To Avoid Getting Paired Up In Golf(Simple Tips That Work Everywhere). Near here the scenery reminds me of Auchterarder [Gleneagles]Scotland. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V6-n-bRPn8&t=2s), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmrmewB9Y58, Malaska Golf // Feeling Stuck Downswing, Elbow Movement, Proper Club Position (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmrmewB9Y58), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHE-P3EDv_I, Tour Tempo Introduction (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHE-P3EDv_I), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk4_KiT8qzw, Consistent Ball Striking Without Thinking About Golf Swing Positions Shawn Clement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk4_KiT8qzw), How to Build a Golf Simulator for under $7000, How to Build a Golf Simulator for Under $1000. Fixing a slice first requires you to fix your grip by positioning your hands properly. All those clubs you hit down on the ball. The 7-iron also has a shorter shaft than the 5-iron. The green is that way. If you have played the game long enough, you have asked the questionsWhy cant I hit my driver. The 4 iron golf club doesn't help you hit consistent shots the same way when using a 5 iron. 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