9 THINGS TOUR PLAYERS DO... (THAT YOU DON'T!!)

[@GM2401]

9. Warm-up -before getting to the range/practice ground 8. Very rarely hit a flat out pitch with most lofted club, because they want precision over loft generally 7. Strategy - know where they absolutely cannot hit it, and use that to shape hole strategy 6. Putting - Meticulous in practice about starting the ball on the right line 5. Understanding own strengths, weaknesses and tendencies in great detail, in order to shape hole strategy. 4. Mental side of the game is intentionally trained - e.g. 5 best shots hit recorded in a log and the thinking that went into your shots 3. Mentally rehearse EVERY shot’s flight path and run, of the shot you are looking to produce 2. Practicing with a clear purpose driving - e.g. technical change in swing, putting under pressure. 1. Clean clubs after EVERY shot.

[@DTHUNDERDK]

I once saw John Daly drink a couple of beers before practice. Tried it few months..... got better at drinking, but not at golfing 🍻

[@TheNYgolfer]

Danielsan- lol....you forgot to add cigarettes and diet coke to the equation

[@DTHUNDERDK]

@@TheNYgolfer Damn. Will bring that to the table next year!

[@twc2006]

Danielsan possibly the best comment I’ve ever read. That made me lol. Thank you sir 😂😂😂

[@deanlahaye6559]

I have a pint before teeing off does wonders lol

[@chatchawintangjaitrong8784]

Boom!

[@mr5039]

I’ve noticed the pros are hitting fairways and greens. Interesting concept!

[@thegiant573]

Hitting the Ball 350 yards in the fairway, 2 putting 90% of the time, Getting up and down out of bunkers, Not losing a dozen golf balls a round, Practice, practice, practice, practice, gym. There that is my 9.

[@MichaelBazik]

Cleaning the club face and imagining EVERY shot before you hit it both helped me greatly. I consider cleaning the clubs part of the mental toughness development; good, bad, ugly, or OB no matter what after a shot have the mental strength to take care of the club instead of launching it into the bag and hitting the beer.

[@GusLascola]

One thing I think a lot of good-ish players suffer from is not knowing when to keep aggressive urges in check. Kids are hitting driver on every single hole when doing so brings trouble into play and/or leaves them with awkward yardages. You see pros all the time laying back to 150 on certain 400 yard holes because that gives them the lowest chance to make a mistake while still being in a position to score. I changed my strategy at my home course from hitting 10-12 drivers to only 3-4. Meant I had 20 yards further in but it took all OB, hazards, and bunkers out of play. Saw my scoring average drop from 75 to 72 just off of that.

[@riverreasteve]

I have a problem with point no. 4 - Ive never hit 5 good shots during one golf game ?

[@johnnywestall-eyre4860]

Great video again. Sensible advice - some of which I do some not like most amateur hackers! Liked the putting gate drill in particular. Thanks Neil

[@jafalad]

Very useful information. On the mental game, I thought that you were going to refer to how the pro thinks out on the course rather than after a round. You mentioned visualisation but what about the thought process after a bad hole for example? A very good player once told me that the body language of a pro is very revealing to help them remove negative thoughts and the disappointment of a bad hole. If you watch carefully, a pro will ensure that they avoid looking down as this makes them introspective making it much harder to get over a bad score. I always try and look at the highest point of a tree to help me.

[@scottyrichmond9932]

Been struggling with my wedges and the spin, tip 8 is what I needed to hear, thanks mate.

[@bunkerputt]

That's it. I'm going to start keeping my clubs clean after every shot. Iron covers too, just to make sure I'm tour ready. Thanks.

[@winstonsmith11]

Never use iron covers, lol. Don't be THAT guy.

[@TramSpotter649]

Interesting about club cleaning. I carry small wet towel, and clean the club face immediately after hitting the shot, and before putting the club back in the bag. There are a number of advantages - 1. as you clean the club immediately, there is no time for dirt to dry and clog the grooves, 2. no dirt gets into the bag, and 3. you know you are ready to play when you next get the club out - so you can think about the golf shot, and not be distracted by housekeeping things. (I also have a larger dry towel hanging off the bag.)

[@dopeydonaldtrump3744]

A gentleman plays with a caddie to do this for you. Stop being cheap.

[@alexraymont2052]

Damp towel always, good call

[@watersoilsun847]

The mental side is the one to work on for me playing is a pressure situation so i try to create that pressure when i practice like you say in the vid, anymore ways to develop this and staying focused during the round would be great.

[@superque4]

Simulate pressure during practice by using streaks drills. Example: Putt 10 two foot, 10 three foot, 5 five foot and 3 ten foot putts. However, you MUST make all putts at each distance *consecutively* before moving on. The same can be done from chipping within 5 feet of the cup at various distances to driving 10 draws, fades and ropes in a row.. Not only will your game improve but the pressure of starting over should build with each attempt. If not, increase the target number.

[@watersoilsun847]

@@superque4 Thanks for that appreciate it

[@chrissorice737]

Ahhh good video thought it was interesting and I never really thought to much about it I like to go up and hit the ball keep it simply simple

[@davewatts7444]

Well done Neil especially the advise on warming up, never thought of a warm up routine before I get to the course. Need to do this as I'm 71 and very inflexible so I will loosen up before hitting driver over water to a tree lined fairway. Its a sobering thought that if I made par on every hole I played till I finish playing, I could never win a pro tournament

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks Dave - glad you enjoyed it!

[@jfsauer42]

Good advice. Also good golfers play the hole from the green back. That is they know what their best approach shot is and they try to hit the ball to that distance to set up a good, reliable shot to the green. No need to bomb the ball if it sets up a 50-70 yard pitch.

[@brabhamfreaman166]

Warm up before you leave home…might need another stretch when you reach the practice ground/course/driving range

[@neciaburford9574]

Great tips. Tks. Will make some notes Before practicing based on your information. Writing about best shots played each time is a great idea . Will try it.

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks Necia - glad you enjoyed it!

[@everydaygolfer6483]

Nice work Neil...look forward to more informative videos...Good Golfing !

[@vstabill36]

1) collect a check when they play. The End

[@cr8iveamboy775]

Good list of basic reminders about club mgt, course mgt & health mgt

[@longshot7601]

9 THINGS TOUR PLAYERS DO... (THAT YOU DON'T!!) #1. Hit a majority of fairways.

[@Ricardo-ur5os]

And greens, and hole a lot of putts😂

[@peterday1834]

This is a very good video! Thank you for this!

[@deanlahaye6559]

The London club a belter best in the se

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

One thing that stands out to me that pros do well is the 1/4 backswing rehearsal. Xander is a good example of this. He's meticulous about getting the toe pointing vertical every single time just prior to the full swing. I've started to do it and have had much better consistency with mid irons in particular. It kind of groves in a 'feel' that sets up a good position for the rest.

[@GolfMonthly]

Well said Nick. It is a very popular pre-shot move - Rickie Fowler does something similar.

[@Echo-mz6tz]

Can you explain this drill in detail? I want to try it please

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

@@Echo-mz6tz essentially, it's the baskswing from address to waist high. The key points are that the shaft is parallel to your toes (ie: aligned) and the toe of the club points directly to the sky. Once you get to this position, go back to address and try and remember where you were once you checked.

[@Echo-mz6tz]

@@GSHOCKOUTDOORS Thank you. So is this a drill or a pre shot move?

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

@@Echo-mz6tz could be either or both. I do it as a pre shot move to check alignment

[@chickenclips]

Very good video with very good tips

[@thefivepoints]

I think i need to work on getting the ball from the tee into the hole in fewer shots.

[@Twyer24]

Was always told then became a believer that a bunch of stretching before hitting balls actually messes up ur "muscle memory" causing erratic swings/rhythm which is why most pros start off hitting a dozen pitches n small swings to dial in the swing before swinging full

[@bbslimecity4244]

Twyer24, that’s quite outrageous.

[@paulypaul111]

Always practice with a purpose. Great advice. 👍🏽

[@alexroberts6416]

I'm definitely gonna hit my physio truck before my next round 😁

[@Tyler2fye]

That course looked awesome!

[@80wall]

I Should think so, £5,000 a year membership and £7,000 joining fee!

[@Tyler2fye]

Welling surprisingly that is pretty reasonable compared to courses I’d like to join in Texas!

[@dcx45]

@@Tyler2fye whereabouts you'd like to join, if you don't mind me asking.

[@Tyler2fye]

dcx45 would love to join Ridglea Country club or Colonial Country Club

[@dcx45]

@@Tyler2fye Oh they do look beautiful! One thing with the London GC (this video) is that it's set of acres and acres of open space outside of London, but no tennis/fitness, to be honest it's too far out for that anyway. Two courses though :)

[@codystowe3715]

Perfecting the pre shot routine

[@danfromfreddybeach]

For the impatient among us, 9. Warm up before arriving at the practice ground 8. Hit wedges with only 80 or 90% effort for control 7. Select club to take worst trouble out of play 6. Focus on starting line when putting 5. Know your miss tendencies (and put that knowledge into play when aiming) 4. Take mental side of game seriously 3. Visualize complete shot before every swing (including short game) 2. Practice with a clear purpose in mind (with pressure and remembering short game practice) 1. Clean clubs after every shot You should still watch the whole video :-) I would add a bonus thing that pros do and most golfers don't - pick a teacher and take regular lessons.

[@josephvoll3842]

I never realized that I don't have any kind of picture in my mind of what the shots going to look like. I've always focused on a line. I choose the line to the target and pick something on that line just in front of the ball to aim at. I never take into consideration what the ball is going to do when it lands. I'm definitely going to start picturing the shot more and not solely focusing on the line.

[@bobbyjohnson3137]

Lots of great tips. Love it.

[@GolfMonthly]

Glad it was helpful!

[@streamleazefishhouse]

I don't go to the practice ground or driving range before I play golf..... I stretch a little if I have time before I hit the first ball off the first tee.

[@kp7549]

Neil Tappin, nominative determinism at work.

[@stevekaye4438]

sound advice and easy listening!

[@bobvickers9387]

Excellent video

[@buffaloben15golf88]

Neil Tappin I can NOT get enough of that name 😂🔥👍

[@scottsaul1997]

Tappin is such a good name for a golf instructor.

[@cranium33333]

Also watch any pro slow motion swing. Their head dose not move throughout their entire swing. Not saying keep your head down. Just keep your head still through impact. Been doing this for several rounds. Has vastly improved my ball striking.

[@jbuddy0327]

Rich Davis still can also be misleading. If you watch DJ, you could argue that he’s not even looking at the ball at impact. From a front view camera, most pros’ heads appear to “move down and away from the target” through impact as well...learning how to turn your head is A HUGE key to good contact 🤙🏼

[@josephvoll3842]

Great Video! Excellent info!!

[@anthonycoleman1909]

I do every one of these. When will I break 70 next? Great video

[@TonyHammer61]

Not so sure about taking a lesser club like you did on the 11th on The Heritage. 3 huge bunkers short left. 90% of greens the trouble is not at the back

[@OGT4204]

Better then losing your ball in the long grass

[@ajaytuk7416]

Missed a key one- Pre shot routine every shot

[@MichaelBazik]

ESPECIALLY with putting. Form matters less, but consistency is super super important.

[@mpreiss7780]

@@MichaelBazik definitely agree

[@mpreiss7780]

I'm always amazed with the players i golf with that do not clean their golf ball before putting! and that brings me to my point ball washers should be near the green and not on the next tee as all good players would already have a clean ball after putting out. ahh better yet just get rid of ball washers all together. I never use them as I carry a towel to clean the ball

[@golf_is_a_happy_place9990]

Great insight Neil, and what a stunning looking course...

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks - yes, the London Club is worth a visit if you get the chance

[@janbuchta6593]

what pros do and I don't? they usually play 1-2 strokes less a hole :D anyway a great video - agree with all 9 points...

[@benbenftw6048]

I notice that the pros spend a lot of time tapping their putters around the hole and in their shot line on the green. Would be interested in a what and why video on their strategy for doing this.

[@juniorgolfgear107]

Clean your club after every shot!! Yep.... Great way to keep the pace of play up that is!!!

[@petermcgill1315]

Walking to the next tee and seeing the other 3 in the group standing around writing their scores on the card... THAT’S my pet hate.

[@billmalec]

I take Freddie Couple's advice.... When warming up, don't start with most lofted club. Start with the easiest to hit (for you). For me that's a 5 wood or 4 hybrid. The last thing I hit are high lofted clubs! Too much torque on the back.

[@Echo-mz6tz]

Yes but often the easiest clubs to hit are the most lofted. I mean a Pw is not easier to strike than 3w especially when cold.

[@mpreiss7780]

I think it was Tom Watson who said he would start with the most difficult club to hit (1 or 2 iron) because it would only get easier from then on and if he was striping the long iron then he knew he was on that day

[@bbslimecity4244]

Michael Preiss, well, you’ve got two great professionals, one says start warming up with the easiest, one says to start warming up with the hardest, and both own green jackets. Unreal. That’s golf in a nutshell. Two great players can tell you the exact opposite thing.

[@Echo-mz6tz]

@@bbslimecity4244 I live in England if you pul out a 2 iron at 7am on a frosty freezing morning and starting swinging it, that's definitely not a sensible warm up!

[@bbslimecity4244]

Echo 180, believe you me, we’ve got snow on the ground here, I’m never going to grab a 2i on any morning to start warming up, but whatever floats someone’s boat is fine with me.

[@sappermade6012]

I like this guys last name !!

[@jwb3034]

How about when my ball drops in a hazardous spot, i.e. long rough, woods, etc. what shall I do?

[@kenbagwell8551]

The exact rules are bit detailed. Here is a decent explanation: www.sdhsaa.com/Athletics/Boys-Sports/Golf/18-Most-Misunderstood-Rules-of-Golf But if you are not in a tournament, and you cannot find the ball or hit the shot, no one would complain if after you find the ball, simply drop the ball back into a playable position (no closer to the hole), and take a 1-shot penalty. If you are in a tournament, of course you need to learn the exact rules and be more precise.

[@ChalrieD]

Good video.

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks Charles - glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dreama40]

I pick the 5 worst shots i hit every round and try and figure out what went wrong, then i practice until those weakness'es become strengths, plus 2

[@fengcc222]

amazing advice

[@tedverlander8321]

Play with an open stance. Literally every pro plays open, whether draw or fade. And most putt open as well.

[@jasonhobbs4651]

10- Winning majors

[@albandb9366]

Very few of them 😉

[@MarkLiversedge]

Great stuff !

[@shaunclancy89]

Evening Neil what size footjoys do you have on in this video I'm after the same shoes in a 13 ⛳

[@brucemelton3530]

Interesting about club cleaning

[@tonystewart2237]

Surely a lot of pros these days mix up their days practicing on the golf course with days in the gym

[@ItZaViBe89]

I do these things why the hell am I not on tour! Make a video about that 😂

[@mpreiss7780]

Yeah I think its' about getting the most out of your individual game and talent level that you can, not necessarily being a pro

[@thangapandygovindarajoo2796]

I think you are too qualified to play on tour mate.👍🏽

[@erichshuler3167]

"between the face and the ball will affect the outcome." Thank you for saying "affect" instead of "impact".

[@leomartino8783]

The one thing the pros are doing that I’m not is hitting straight

[@winstonsmith11]

Well, almost none of them hit it straight. They do know where it's going, though. And more importantly, where it's not going.

[@royschlaudecker8711]

Great vid

[@marc6652]

# 1 Thing they do and I don't is driving luxury cars, living in a 15 bedrooms house, having my own coach and physiotherapist. 750 balles per day = $50 x 30 days = $1500 per month. Indeed, I don't.

[@janerkenbrack3373]

I didn't hear this mentioned (surprisingly), but what's clear to me that the pros do that I don't, is they make a lot more pars and birdies. I think it will improve any amateur's round of gold if they make more pars and birdies. Duh.

[@souldreamer9056]

10. Ensure every tee shot lands in front of you. 11. Always hit the ball past the ladies tees. 12. Let the ball carry further than it rolls.

[@Dreama40]

I watched this at 0.75 speed, he talks at normal speed on that setting.

[@sonny2480]

Follow some active IG golfers. 100 balls a day, at least, it seems. I assume chipping and putting practice nearly every day. Gym, 5-6 times a week. Coaching. Weekly-Daily... So much a casual won't do...

[@petercavellini3232]

I played Golf for enjoyment, friendship, fresh air, to keep fit, what does the Pro golfer do it for.....?

[@dennish4051]

moneeeyy

[@shaneWARs1]

Just using a foam roller has changed my game by miles

[@tonymather406]

Good points made keep the videos coming good one with Josh at mizuno

[@bigdaddio1959]

I do all of those things except warm up in the physio trailer before hitting the range, I am relegated to stretching in a hot shower before heading to the course and then a few stretches at the driving range.

[@andya2665]

#10. Dont have a job and practice all day and and have a sponser pay you even when you are not playing so well. Oh, and be chased by tour groupies all night. So I guess thats what i am not doing that keeps me off the PGA tour.

[@josephvoll3842]

You still have to have the talent that very few have. If it were as simple as practicing 12-15 hours a day, then every parent in the world would have their kid practicing 12-15 hours a day. You can practice all you'd like, only a rare few will develope a tour caliber game.

[@andya2665]

@@josephvoll3842 yes but I am starting not to like watching the PGA. The game is losing the character it once had. It is becoming an elitist game which is not apealing to me. I still play but I no longer have the golf channel. NBC ruined that channel for me.

[@vektacular]

Start golfing at age 2

[@TheNYgolfer]

Vex Luthor- and have your daddy pay for lessons at his elite country club

[@vektacular]

TheNYgolfer exactly!

[@SiLoMixMaster]

'Clean the club face before every shot' If every group with 4 high handicappers did that then 18 holes of golf would be about 5 hours long lol

[@williamshea4425]

They already exceed that. 5 plus hours

[@SiLoMixMaster]

@@williamshea4425 Yeah on the longer more difficult courses at peak time in bad weather you are probably right. I think just over 4 hours is the longest I've been out on the course for. Over 5 must be a nightmare.

[@rg1809]

1. They practice every day. 2. The majority of that practice is spent on the short game and putting. 3. The rest doesn't really matter.

[@BDAShadow1]

Practicing in general.

[@julia-6195]

The only thing you don't clean off your LW is sand.

[@geoffcohen613]

1 pros dont think about swing during round. 2.Dont all play Pr vs. 3 Pros DO miss lots of putts from 5ft and above. ....50 % from 8ft........ 4 Pros DO miss Greens. 5 Pros DO make double bogeys. 6 Pros DO hit on silly lines, fly at impossible pins. 7 Pros DO hit bad shots and have bad rounds. 8.Pros DONT hole long putts, not often. 9 pros dont hit the ball straight.

[@johnsneade2995]

More spin with a wedge usually means lower flight...

[@mikel4930]

Love how everyone thinks with practice they could become tour players good luck breaking 90 with a little practice

[@axlejohnson9156]

Most golf pro's are useless. My first tip is to be honest with yourself. Second, play the ball as it lies. No cheating. No mulligans. Third, don't play if you feel guilty about spending money you shouldn't spend on golf. Jack Nicklaus said that golf is 90% mental and he is right. If you can't relax and concentrate on the task at hand. Then you shouldn't be on a golf course if your intention is to get better and play consistently week to week.

[@sungillk12]

Many amateurs don't take practice swings ever

[@CaribSurfKing1]

Or how about 1 thing tour pros do....hit the ball in the center of the club almost every shot, from driver to putter. Just learn to make sure a bad swing is still a solid hit

[@codywilliamson4405]

Yeah I noticed something the pros do that I don't...they play good golf

[@Bobba8590]

They don't work in a shipyard from 8 to 4 before a round.

[@TheNYgolfer]

Call Butch Harmon and set up lessons @ $1500.00/hr

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

He’s a lot more!

[@TheNYgolfer]

@@jamesfitzgerald6636 - Thanks. I corrected my post from 500 to 1500 /hr

[@thed.z.a.4658]

Your ball went way to the right bro, I paused it and that was shanked!

[@thed.z.a.4658]

That ball headed str8 for the cart path yo........gotta square the club face ya heard!

[@thed.z.a.4658]

A little bit right,LOL

[@descarroll2039]

Time for a beer after all that.....

[@williamhickey9200]

No 10- score under par or close to it , and not in the 90s consistently.

[@stevenonustack6954]

Doesn't anyone ever play at the London Club? In all your videos there is no one anywhere on the course? There are way too many players on the courses I play at. No place to do these drills like you have.

[@superque4]

I hate when my practice swings soil the club face and I have to reclean it and readdress the ball...THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN!

[@diogeneslantern18]

You shouldn't be hitting divots during a practice swing at all. In fact, you shouldn't be doing full swings whilst making a "practice" shot. Instead, you should be doing a slow swing focusing on a particular aspect eg staying within the swing plane.

[@superque4]

@@diogeneslantern18 No not divots. My practice swing sweeps the turf and sometimes catches dew, grass clippings etc.

[@axlejohnson9156]

How about a list of the things I do before playing golf. Like fix the car, take out the trash , mow the lawn, basically finish my "honey do list". Then there is the full time, 60 hours a week job that I need to see to. Like, be at the airport Monday morning to fly across the country, and then fly back on Friday. The one thing that I don't do that the Pro's do is . Play every damn day. I didn't have a caddy. Didn't have exact yardage to the day's pin location. Carried my own clubs. I certainly couldn't take forever to line up a putt from three directions without earning the wrath of a course Ranger. If you think listening to this nonsense will make you a pro. Think again. You need to be able to invest hours each day and that takes money. Get rich and go be a pro golfer.

[@CKW10001]

It's there profession. They spend 6-7 hours a day at it.

[@mpreiss7780]

Yeah I think its' about getting the most out of your individual game and talent level that you can, not necessarily being a pro

[@NiklasNester]

👍

[@havadatequila]

never swing a wedge full speed. it should always be a partial swing.