3 Golf Swing Tips that Cover 90 Percent of Golf Lessons

[@TraumaER]

Best video I’ve seen for beginners trying to hit the ball straight and correctly.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you, doing our best to provide good solid advice for our fellow golfers. You can find more of our content at www.usgolftv.com

[@joshschmits1458]

Wow… this is by far the most helpful video I’ve found wish I would’ve found this sooner. The golf tee in the glove is such an eye opener

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! We have more game improving content coming each week. Hope you subscribed 👍

[@joshschmits1458]

@@USGOLFTVshow that I did

[@mvalio1]

This is the best Golf instruction video I have ever watched

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for the kind words! Doing our best to help our fellow golfers improve.

[@richh.7656]

thanks for all your lessons Todd

[@USGOLFTVshow]

My pleasure! Have you seen my book, The Bad Lie. Amazon link here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@Thuase]

I can not wait to try some of these exercises after work. I have been playing without any formal lessons and need to get the weight shifting/grip/swing down and this video is very helpful thank you.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Hope the ideas are helping your game. Did you see this video on the driver we just did? It may also be of interest, see here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5TQf5iGj8R8qs0si=k8MicR7r_pcDNth1

[@Payton2179]

Thank you for the great video. The set up with flaring the toes and weight distribution helped so much. I have a bad right knee from multiple surgeries and injuries. This helps alleviate pain during my swing. Plus, it helped with more consistent contact.

[@jackkagarise8818]

This is excellent teaching video, brings things back into line for proper ball contact

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate those kind words! 👊

[@cteyedoc]

Heading on a golf trip in a few days, will try the 45’ grip

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this, you may also want to look at our book The Bad Lie which you can find on Amazon.

[@dannyranum702]

Getting some crunch time lessons in before my tee time tomorrow! I’m new and am definitely appreciating your videos

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Hope the info helped!

[@yaboyskinnyp8815]

Thanks so much for this video. Just learning golf now over here in Australia :)

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Here to help, thank you. If you found this helpful, I cover the entire swing and our Vertical Line Swing system here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@praful888]

Thanks Todd! very helpful

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Are you a subscriber?

[@bent07]

Thank you very much Todd for bringing this lesson of 3 fundamentals of a swing together which helps me to see that they have to right to have a good swing!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Ben, our pleasure....where part of the world do you do your golfing?

[@chrisachille4385]

Does this pivot lesson apply to the driver too. Great tips really top notch content that would help all golfers.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

No, drive is a different beast. Start here kzbin.info/www/bejne/romliYeojMZondU

[@donaldatkinson5626]

Like the breakdown

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the kind words. What part did you find the most helpful?

[@johnndungu2482]

Good lessons.👌👍👍

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching John! Which tip did you find most helpful?

[@johnndungu2482]

@@USGOLFTVshow The tip on chipping and weight on the lead foot.This has improved my golf.I play at Ruiru Golf club in Kenya .

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@johnndungu2482 Awesome. Love hearing from our fellow golfers all over the world!

[@michaelburns4574]

Played golf about 9 years ago. Got a business golf meeting today. Any tips to save my day.

[@carlospisani6493]

Just tried these tips today and there was a noticeable improvement! Still a very inconsistent golfer but I’ll build on these tips. Thanks Todd

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Carlos, our pleasure. Have you visited our website USGolfTV?

[@pascalchimbonda7827]

Just watched your video , can I ask a few questions about the back and down swing 1: when pulling the club away is it with my hands or with my arms 2: when I take the club away is it around or upward ,should it be fluid or should there be a pause 3: can’t grasp the transition from takeaway to full backswing 4: also the transition from top of backswing to the downswing

[@paulschieber865]

Thank you so much for these videos- Todd is such a great teacher! As a new golfer, the only swing I ever had was a baseball swing- I can tell my muscles don’t want to let go of that swing- this will take a lot of practice to make this new swing consistent

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Paul, you are too kind! Total team effort on our side...doing our best to provide good solid information for our fellow golfers. Hope you subscribed, more great content coming.

[@kenkohl2181]

Nice, succinct summary, thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Ken! Any other topics you would like to see us cover?

[@kenkohl2181]

@@USGOLFTVshow since you asked, yes. As I’ve aged, I need to open my stance a bit to help get through contact. Any advice on hitting a power draw? Or something similar from open stance? Thanks

[@lauraburgoon5889]

Awesome information I’ve been golfing for years and never was explained to me that way.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching and posting. Hope you subscribed! 👍

[@egoldthorp1]

I love simplicity.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Keep it simple 👊

[@geraudcrowder3228]

Todd, this lesson is perfect. I have a problem staying balanced when I pivot. I am practicing your pivot drill in house and I noticed I not falling out of sync. Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! Stay after it and it will improve. 👊

[@stevenmanzanares2]

Nice

[@nickdubya9924]

Have played a few rounds with friends this year and I’ve learned my handicap is about 40, although I used to play a good deal of golf when i was little before getting drivers license. Hitting range and practice green a lot to get back into it and decently competitive. Excited to focus mostly on club control

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this! Hope our channel can help guide your way. Be sure to subscribe.

[@michaeldecoudres4910]

Great lesson and drills thanks!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got it! Our pleasure 👊

[@Golfminam]

i m going to take a good look!!!! its good tips!!!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Be sure to let us know how it goes. 👊

[@bubba_man]

Hey Todd, I have been struggling with slicing my driver since getting into golfing about a year ago. I tried several things (grip, ball position, swing path, etc) … all resulting in moderate improvements (but still slicing about 50% of the time). I watched this video and really liked your trick of using the tee to indicate proper lead hand orientation … at address, half way through the backswing, and at the top of the backswing. My problem was at the top of the backswing, exactly as you described it … the tee was pointing to the right when looking down the line (and my wrist was cupped). I change my swing to have the tee pointing towards the sky and my wrist either flat or slightly bowed. I went to the driving range today and tried this (and other changes you recommended) for the first time … and went from a 50% chance of slicing the driver to absolutely no driver slices at all (on about 30 hits). I still have some more work to do, as I was only able to deliver about 80% power due to all of the changes (leading to a very unfamiliar / uncomfortable feeling at address and during my backswing). But, overall, I am extremely happy with these changes, and I anticipate a significant improvement in my driver, fairway wood, and hybrid game. Thanks a bunch … this has been the most helpful KZbin video thus far for improving my golf game!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Robert, post of the week right here! Congrats on the progress!! Appreciate you taking time to comment and post. 👊

[@leonberkowitz8769]

Hi Tod looking at how you put your hands on the club my question is what your thoughts are with a slightly stronger grip? Your grip seems weak to a neutral grip. have struggled for years fighting a pull. Out to your n swing path

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great question, it really depends on the player. In general we like a neutral to strong grip for most our students. However we do have some players with a more weak trail hand. Not trying to dodge the question. LOL, just really depends on the player.

[@leonberkowitz8769]

@@USGOLFTVshow So how do you choose which grip is suitable for you ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@leonberkowitz8769 yes and it can depend on a variety of things. Body type, release pattern etc.

[@richardmike481]

Thanks coach Todd. The tips are helpful. I’m new at golf and My athleticism doesn’t help me much. I’ve been using all arms and swinging like a baseball bat. Many of balls would go right. My swing has improved since using your tips. How do I gain consistent loft on the ball.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Make sure the weight is getting the lead foot on the finish. This is the first place I look. As a new golfer you would benefit from our book www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@davidhughes8574]

So, I understand the theory of the swing, and at the range i do fairly well, although ive had low back issues and the pivot is hard for me. But once im in the box, i start thinking about the shot and things go bad! How can i deal with this issue? Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

David, great question, you are not alone. One key is to have a pre shot routine that involves picking a good target, a deep breath and a positive self reassurance statement. If you have those pieces, you will see better results. 👍

[@glenbates9460]

Any suggestions for a seated golfer who can't pivot or get any hip rotation?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You bet, you can find lots of speed in your arms. Make sure there are relaxed and look for some rotation

[@naseemanwer7954]

How to shift weight , I always trouble to shift weight and hit early results into slice or fade

[@jimmywaller8987]

Todd I can hit my driver pretty good but when I hit my irons I hit it fat almost every shot thank you for what you do for us hacks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Jimmy, we are here for you! Make sure you are getting your weight to your lead foot at impact. This can be the cause of fat shots for many players. Appreciate you posting.

[@jimmywaller8987]

@@USGOLFTVshow Todd thank you for your reply and guidance I will make sure to practice getting on that lead foot

[@jimmywaller8987]

Todd I am also confused about tee height what is the rule of thumb for the drive 3 wood and hybrids

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@jimmywaller8987 Tee it so about 1/2 of the ball is above the top of the clubhead

[@jimmywaller8987]

@@USGOLFTVshow thank you so very much

[@tracecunningham3158]

I am a 13 yard old 5,5 and 115 pounds what size driver would you recommend

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Trace, best option is to get with a certified clubfitter and go through a fitting session. There are many variables to consider and a good club fitter can help guide you in the process. Hope that helps...

[@glennmacnaughton4537]

Great video. Txs. I have a question. I am rt. handed but golf left. I continually have a slight hook to the right. I use a neutral grip and close my stance a bit to try and swing out to the left, but still get a slight hook to the right. Any suggestions? Secondly, I get pain in my left hand (bottom hand) up and down the back of my last two fingers (ring & little) down to my wrist. Because I have arthritis in other parts of my body, I think this might be the cause of the pain. Its been suggested to me to, by an instructor, to get a bit bigger grip on my clubs, so my hand does not have to close as much. Any thoughts?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glenn, thanks for posting. We agree with the thicker grips, that is solid advice. Hard to say in the curve of the ball. Check out our Science of the Slice ebook at www.USGOLFTV.com

[@joeprovino3910]

Really trying to keep the lead arm strait it’s so hard

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good call out, this is something many golfers believe. The truth is the arm should be extended, it does not need to be "straight". We cover this and much more in our book The Bad Lie which can be found here if interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@davehill1411]

I really struggle "taking it from the range to the course", particularly with my irons. I'm loose on the range, but then tense up, to my detriment when standing over the ball during the round. How can I make a successful transition to my round.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Have one or maybe two clear thoughts that you can put int a phrase that can be repeated. For example, if I am working with someone on their turn our phrase might be "move, turn, stay". The beauty of a phrase is that it is easy to repeat and improves focus. Hope that helps...

[@Big-Crow]

Everyone: big muscles in golf Also everyone: don’t grip it in the strong palm but weak fingers

[@jamesgreth143]

I am 78 yrs old and play to a 16.handicap. My driving distance is down from a high of 265 yds when I was 50, with a 9 hcp, slowly moving down to now 195-200 yds and a 16 hndcp. What are your thoughts on what to practice to shave 2 or 3 off my handicap? Jim Greth

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, the key as we loose distance is chipping, lag putting and moving more hybrids in the bag. These three things coincide with being shorter off the tee. If you focus on lag putting and chipping, you will see your scores drop. Make sense?

[@rickinjax2330]

I’m confused. You say the lean the upper body back (away from the target), and to put 60% of your weight on the lead foot. I don’t think that gravity will allow that to happen. You can’t put extra weight on the front foot if the center of body mass is leaning towards the back foot.

[@rickinjax2330]

Just to clarify, if you shifted your hips far enough to the left you could achieve 60%, but the left hip would need to be pretty far left.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, we are only talking a little more weight on the lead side at address. This can be achieved while still having a slight upper body tilt away from the target. Make sense?

[@hogeandrew]

Now here are the 3 simple ones I can remember haha

[@arielluna4399]

👍👏👍👏

[@MPerski]

It’s actually FOUR tips: 1. Grip (in fingers) 2. Setup (weight left) 3. Clubface (bowed left wrist) 4. Pivot (left shoulder down) 😉

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We threw in a bonus tip for ya! LOL

[@richtonge2736]

buy that man a handkerchief, must be hay-fever season. Good tips though thanks.

[@Ross-sj5do]

Get. To. The. Point😂,,