3 Simple Driver Tips to Increase Swing Speed

[@davelewis6808]

Dave, from Houston, TX. Todd, I really appreciate your instruction videos. I've used several tips that you've instructed, especially with regards to my driving and chipping. I recently turned 60 and feel like I have a lot of game still left in me and through your instruction, it's provided me the ability to keep up with much younger players. I'll definitely to using the driving tips in this video to add some speed and distance to my swing. Thanks again and please keep providing these game changing videos.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Dave! Glad to hear we are helping your game. We do offer an online personal coaching program that may be of interest. If so, let us know and we will get you the information. 👊

[@johnnyvnelson9542]

Hi Todd. Are you a Golden Gopher fan like me? Born in Marshall, MN in 1943. Guess that makes me an experienced golfer. Moved to Minneapolis when I was 7 and watched Gopher football🏉 and basketball🏀 games with my Dad and started playing golf ⛳️ 🏌when I was 10. Next year I will be 80 and I play 100 rounds a year. Your videos on bombs 💣 worked for me. Flared feet and left ear🦻 up and eyes 👀 back like Jack have me hitting "bombs" of 220 where I rarely got to 200 before. Thanks. Questions: do you live in Sioux Falls, S.D. now and did you ever live in Minnesota? Either way you could be a Gophers fan. Love their energetic football🏉 coach P. J. Fleck.

[@gordonhagman2865]

I've watched a ton of different guys on KZbin and they all have correct information about the golf swing but you are so real. So personally involved in the presentation. As if you are talking personally to us. I totally get what you're saying about all aspects of the swing and you are very detailed yet totally understandable the whole way through every video. Very refreshing and down to earth approach. The putting lesson on grip and hand and ball position was instantly amazing for me. I shot even par easily right away.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Gordon, this is the best and most inspiring post we have read in a long time. Thank you!! We make an effort to be real and keep the game simple and enjoyable. Have you seen our new book, The Bad Lie. www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@robinkangethe3410]

Thank you from Kenya .Great tips .You make golf enjoyable.

[@charlesgunnels4470]

Charles from Goldsboro, NC. Todd, finally tips that help older golfers instead of sending them to some web site to sell them something. You're the greatest.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you covered man 👊. More golf suggestions for the “experienced” golfers coming...

[@rickcudmore8156]

I'm from Paris, ON, Canada and I enjoy your video tips. How to hit a draw with the driver was very useful.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome! We have a full chapter in the book on the driver if you are interested www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@alangoudie2299]

Valuable, easy to follow helpful advice. Thank you from Alan at Darlington, England.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for following us over the years Alan, happy to help!

[@bcbogart]

I'm a big fan of your help for us experienced golfers. While you're reading comments over your morning coffee, I'm enjoying your latest video over mine. Greetings from upper Michigan. Keep it up.

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Glad to hear it, hope we become part of the morning routine Barry!

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[@carlstewart4137]

Love all your videos, really like the short game lessons. I'm from Southaven, MS

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[@chlu1125]

I am from Taiwan, a newbie for this game. Like your video clips and they help me a lots.

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[@text-2423]

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[@golfgamble805]

Great Tips, Todd. watching from Arlington, VA. and watching all most your Driver and putting tips VDs.

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[@michaeltruesdell826]

Mike from Hudson NH, I really appreciate the tip on raising your heals. Cant wait to try it !

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[@michaeltruesdell826]

@@USGOLFTVshow yes, I have gotten numerous tips from you! I’m a high handicapper and I really appreciate your videos because they are short, to the point and broken down into easy to understand language

[@eugenewilliams920]

Thanks Todd for the instructions!! I'm from Jax, Florida.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glad to help. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE which can be found on Amazon. We cover the entire Vertical Line Swing there.

[@marciyoung7482]

After 20 years in Minnesota and 6 years in Upstate New York, I’m checking in from Tega Cay, South Carolina where we play golf all year long! Thanks for all the tips!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Sounds like more time for more golf, win-win! Happy to help Marci!

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[@stevemiller1526]

Naperville, IL and Sarasota FL in the winter. Just purchased “Bad Lie” . Looking forward to a good read and lots of help with my game.

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Thanks Steve! I hope you enjoy it...if so, do me a favor and leave a rating on Amazon...appreciate you!

[@ashnimaharaj5650]

Hi I'm from Durban, South Africa. Really enjoying incorporating your advice in my game. I've noticed much improvement 🌈 thank you

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Our pleasure! How is golf in South Africa?

[@johnnycanuck8448]

Love your tips I’m from Vancouver Canada and spent winters in Sun City West Az

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I like your schedule! 👊 Are you a subscriber?

[@johnnycanuck8448]

@@USGOLFTVshow yes

[@clyderoberson3006]

First time viewer from Richmond, VA. Just recently retired (67) and playing to a dismal 20 handicap these days. My drives went from about 260 (113 mph swing speed) to 225 (97 mph) in last couple of years. Needless to say, approach shots go from 7 iron and up to hybrids and 5-6 iron. I need to get swing speed back up (And be far more accurate with chipping). Thanks for these drills and tips.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Congrats on the retirement, good for you! Our channel and the Vertical Line Swing is the place for you. Our content is simple, easy to understand and geared towards the "experienced" player. Have you seen our book, The Bad Lie

[@robertbain5076]

Bob, from Syracuse, NY. I am one of your “experienced” golfers and your videos have been a great help to me. My miss is a straight pull to the left and I have found that a slight variation on your ”right-left” drill has been very helpful to me. Instead of saying “right-left” as I swing, I use “up-and-down”. This seems to keep me from the slight over-the-top move that gives me that darn pull. The “and” is a slight pause at the top that probably costs me a bit of distance, but seems to help my tempo. I would welcome your take on my variation of your drill! The “knees together” tip is a good one to make sure that you get all the way over onto the lead side!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Bob, appreciate the kind words. You may enjoy the book version of the Vertical Line Swing. Here you go www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@JoeCummings-v9n]

Todd, love your online lessons and tips. I play in Southwest Florida year around. Always trying to improve, but I'm 68, not as easy as it use to be.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Joe, appreciate those kind words. If you enjoy our KZbin content, this may be of interest www.vlsgolfacademy.com/

[@fergusfitzgerald977]

I will do the right left drill next time on the course ! defo !

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[@kenschack8422]

Thank you for this tip Todd. I have been using this for a while now and it does work. Combined with you your tip on tempo (LEFT and RIGHT) pulled my whole swing together and I am now hitting over 80% of the fairways with great distance. The tempo tip also works with my irons with more accuracy and consistent distance.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

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[@haroldfranklin3980]

Love the Lessons, Venice, FL

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[@Falckfhc]

A big thank you from Copenhagen, Denmark. During our off-season I tend to review past seasons results and besides physical training - I try think find rooms for improvement😇. I think your videos are pretty straight forward and you make it look simpel. I will take it to the driving rangen and I look forward to monitor my results.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

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[@Loucatsify]

Hello, thank for yours tips, IM from Switzerland

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome! I hear Switzerland is a wonderful place.

[@celsorizzi]

Celso, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I love your vídeos. Lot of exclelents tips. I have been playing for just 2 years. Thanks to share your expertise with us.

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Our pleasure! Have you seen my latest book? www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@aslancpa]

From Itasca IL. Thanks for the videos.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! Which part was most helpful?

[@jimoconnor3084]

Hi Todd I am from Lakeville Mn I really enjoy for training lessons and new product you have shown. I would like to know where you are located to see if you do some in person lessons?

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Jim, here is the link for more information www.vlscoaching.com/

[@marychivers4413]

Thanks for right left drill from Canton Ohio.

[@bryandyke]

Bryan from Auckland New Zealand. Am a subscriber to your channel and have seen all the things a I do badly! Have bought the Bad Lie book and will work my way through it. Hopefully I can report progress going forward. Thanks for your encouragement.

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Awesome! You got this Bryan...are you enjoying the book?

[@text-2423]

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[@willgriffiths1227]

Hi will ,,here great tips for the driver from Perth western Australia thanks

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Will, we have heard amazing things about Australia...is it as good as we hear?

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[@charlie7577]

Great instruction Todd! Bud Green, London Ontario Canada

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[@bedeashby6323]

Bede from New Zealand. Last week hit 14 out of 18 very good drives. Yesterday hit 15 shitters. I was stiff and I’m sure I was swaying instead of rotating. That left and right motion before each shot looks great. Can’t wait to use it. Keep up the great work mate!!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you covered! I hear New Zealand is amazing?

[@bedeashby6323]

@@USGOLFTVshow cheers. Yep it’s a beautiful part of the world with hundreds of golf courses. Played one last week with sheep all over it and electric fences around the greens. Very rural experience 😊

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@bedeashby6323 awesome! We have to get there. On the bucket list!

[@bedeashby6323]

@@USGOLFTVshow do a series of videos in country courses would be fun

[@Big-Crow]

You hit driver on par 3s?

[@charleslong9233]

Todd, I have tried your driver tips. I continue to have problems with hitting the ball low on the club face and toward the toe . Thanks, Charles from Eastern NC.

[@altontowersqueen]

Just started watching. I'm interested in trying to shallow the club. I'm a 20 handicap. Dave from belper which is in Derbyshire England. Many thanks

[@StephenBennettVocalTracks]

I'm from Australia and am enjoying your videos. I live in Canberra and my golf course currently has 3 holes out of play because the ground is saturated from all the winter rain we've had. It's very frustrating! Seems to rain every weekend and then comes good during the week when we're all at work. Come on summer!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Stephen. What are the best months for golf in your area?

[@rickpuglisi6719]

Really effective drill to learn tempo. Do this drill routinely prior to every tee shot . Much better distance and easy to incorporate into your tee time routine. Many mahalos Todd

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks Rick, love hearing it!

[@johnduncan6569]

John from Shetland Islands, Scotland! Terrible driver of a golf ball and thus has helped. Thanks 🙏

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John, we are going to turn you into a GREAT driver of the ball....

[@simongregory1586]

Simon From Birmingham UK enjoying the videos

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[@richardtracey268]

Todd, I hope you can help me out here. For the better part of the last three years, I have really tried to use the stack and tilt system I am 77 years old, and I just can't get any real distance. Today I just said to myself to heck with it I took the club straight back and up as you instruct and just pulled the club down with my left hand and arm and WOW, I felt free and what a difference in distance with a little draw. My question is do I pull with just the left or use both arms to pull? I want to get on board with you and take your lessons just as soon as I cancel this other program. Thank you so much for your help. I live in Endicott, New York home of the Dick's Open.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Richard, we can help you! Thanks for asking. We do offer a personalized coaching program that may be if interested to you. If so, let us know. Strongly recommend our new book also www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@seancunningham6785]

Here from Atlanta GA. These exercises totally got my club speed up. I'm short at 5'5" so it's always been an issue

[@USGOLFTVshow]

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[@billsardelis9899]

Watching from sydney australia

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I need to get there! What is the best time of the year to visit?

[@tomharrison7280]

Thanks for the info. Oregon

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Oregon is one of our favorite places to visit...Bend is amazing!

[@tomharrison7280]

@@USGOLFTVshow Bandon Dunes is really nice. A bit out of my price range.

[@VegasHome2018]

I am an experienced golfer from Las Vegas, NV and really enjoy your tips. One question though. On your other driver tip for experienced golfers, you recommended to aim whole body slightly to the right when address and that is what I am doing now. However, aiming to the right is not the same as the closed stance. Which would be better for an experienced golfer? Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Sam, great question. A slightly closed stance is best for the “experienced” golfer. I spent two full years in Las Vegas attending UNLV in the late 80’s. Good times!

[@mikewalker7366]

Thanks Todd. Another excellent instruction. How high are you teeing your ball when driving? Thanks from Birmingham UK.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, tee the ball up so roughly 1/2 of the ball is above the top of the clubhead. 👊

[@michaelrossotto5381]

I'm wondering how you determine how far in front of you, (not forward in stance) to place your ball. Thanks, Mike from Roseburg, OR.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

For the driver the ball should be straight out from the lead heal. Make sense?

[@michael022494]

Broken Arrow, OK - great drills!

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@@michael022494 thanks! Have you seen our website www.vlsgolf.com

[@russellgore1974]

From Punta Gorda, FL

[@jarams89er]

Jason, Jax Fla! Great stuff.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks! Are you a subscriber?

[@Thataintnothing]

Hey Todd Sir , Can You Show how to shallow Strike as I Hit Down with Driver and it will Land and Back Up in Fairway maybe 2 Feet , Fighting this for Years after 5 Front Leg , My Left knee Surgeries , 3 Total Knee.

[@mikeweise3194]

Love the video. However, I cannot get my knees to touch unless I narrow my stance more narrow than suggested in Verticle Line swing system. Is it OK to narrow my stance a little.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question, yes a slightly narrower stance works. Be sure to flare the toes a little also. 👊

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[@bball1003]

Watching from Alexandria, VA

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for watching and subscribing Bill!

[@michaelmcgill1675]

I have a back problem lower lumbar area so have limited back swing any tips to increase distance Mike from Ireland

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our Vertical Line Swing system can provide some good direction. Here you go www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@markww9z]

What launch analyzer do you use? Cesapeake VA.

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[@rgdetillier763]

From LaPlace, Louisiana

[@johnlocke5991]

Hello from France, Love the videos..I took up golf two years ago at the age of 75. Took lessons and learned a lot from watching videos . Now at 77 I regularly break 95 and a couple of times broke 90. I am happy with my game but, how do I get more distance or is this an impossible ask at my age? My max drive is around 170 yds, I cant hit a fairway wood to save my life, so my second shot is usually my five iron around 125 yds so reaching GIR is rare (except on par 3 holes).. I play off the forward tees ( 5,600yds) as there is water on 13 of the 18 holes and a slope of 135 . A 200 yd drive is my goal, any advice on how to get there?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

John, thanks for posting and welcome! You may be our first comment from France. Your area is on the bucket list! What is the best time of the year to visit? Here is a good place to start with your driver question kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap7VdauPq8ieodE

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[@gregcochennet385]

I like your videos. I’m 65 and have 30% of my distance with my driver and maybe 10% with my irons. The driver is killing me. It’s hard to enjoy the game without any distance. I’ll give these tips a try.

[@richardchapman9293]

What do you mean by "close my stance?" Please explain this. BTW I am from NSW Australia

[@USGOLFTVshow]

If you are right handed, move the feet hips and shoulders slightly to the right of the target. Make sense?

[@Thataintnothing]

PS just had my 5th Shoulder Surgery right Shoulder ,2 Rotator tears 2 partial tendon tears and torn Bicept Tendon 10 weeks ago , Am playing allready!

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[@billdimasi3675]

Hi Todd. I'm having a problem with my driver that and I hope you can help. I'm 70 years old and in pretty good shape. About two years ago I lost my driver swing to the point that I no longer use it. I swing and miss, top it, hit a low slice, etc... However, when I go to the range and practice I have no problem hitting it. I know this is a mental problem and I've tried everything to get over the problem. I don't have this problem with any other club. In place of the driver I've been using a driving iron, which I hit pretty good. Any suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Bill, thanks for posting and the question. Here is a good place to start kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKiYhWOXoJ1meNE

[@MrHarryHare]

HI I am a 25 h cap obsessed golfer. 52 yr old father of 2 boys. In Devon England. Great channel bro :}

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We need to get to England. What is the best time of the year for golf?

[@MrHarryHare]

@@USGOLFTVshow From about May/June till the summer wanes, so about Mid September.

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[@leetunstead7413]

Lee from Macclesfield Uk Hi Todd. I’ve been trying to improve my driver for months watching different videos, but to no avail. I was really impressed with your videos and tips as I could relate to them more being an older golfer starting out.Thank you for improving my drives 👍🏼🏌️‍♂️

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Lee, thanks for the kind words. A total team effort on our side. Who you got in the Ryder Cup? Have you seen this video on the driver we did kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3jHcpeAqp6NqJosi=-t_CwMLoeogm8EV6

[@dannygay5203]

What do you mean by close your stand.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Closed is relative to the target line. So you feet would be aimed slightly to the right if you are a right handed golfer.

[@DannyCowden]

From Dothan AL RTJ Highlands

[@jackdemko4231]

Melbourne beach, Fla.

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Great area!

[@hotgranny128]

Dave Evans from Myrtle Beach, SC

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[@michaelsmith9396]

I thought if you wanted to hit a DRAW that your front foot was dropped BACK not forward, which is correct?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

To hit the draw you want the front foot to be slightly closed. We have an entire chapter on this topic in my latest book The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@Donw1979]

Cleveland Tennessee

[@mlwyn8383]

From Malaysia.

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[@billryan8707]

Windsor Ont .Canada

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My old college teammates were from Canada, good guys 👊

[@yadabdoloi7861]

I love your lessons. Regards Yadab Doloi from India

[@mattmalloff7377]

Canada

[@hatientran3916]

I'm from HaiPhong, Vietnam.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Awesome....you may be our first post from Vietnam...welcome! How are the golf courses there?

[@hatientran3916]

@@USGOLFTVshow The courses are good :D but as I have never played any courses abroad then it's hard to compare. Thank you so much for your instructions.

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[@nancyvlach5780]

Nancy from Omaha NE

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Thanks for watching Nancy, you're just down the road!

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[@gurpindersingh5600]

I am from Chandigarh

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[@realpine]

Hi i am from hungary. so practicsl tip

[@USGOLFTVshow]

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[@rickeyary6372]

Fayette Alabama! Roll Tide!

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[@arielluna4399]

I have a lot of experience I'm 78.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

USGolfTV is the place for you. It might also help to check out our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon. It is written for our "experienced" golfers.

[@munnjean]

Gee Todd ,, I'd bet a dollar to your dime you pulled / hooked that first tee shot ,, but I sure enjoy your videos !

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[@spencerjones635]

Birmingham, Al., Roll Tide!

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[@makingputtstakesguts]

Thanks for the video. Syracuse NY, @Timberbanks Golf Club.

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