7 SHOTS EVERY GOLFER NEEDS... (AND HOW TO PLAY THEM!)

In this video, Neil Tappin is joined by PGA Professional Alex Elliott to talk through the 7 shots every golfers needs, and how to play them. This video covers everything from hitting fairways off the tee, controlling ball flight and getting up and down to save your score. These might not be the flashy shots that every golfer wants to play but they are the ones you'll need to master if you want to get your handicap down.
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[@At_the_races]

Tappin, perfect name for a golfer.

[@ralpho58]

I use tip #3, the toe down one, for chipping out of greenside heavy rough. It's a real stroke saver.

[@nanonanooo5]

Alex Elliott . Thank you and Neil Tap pin for 7 shots every golfer needs . Your presentation / Interruption of probable/possible positions during a golf game . Excellent .

[@ge1971]

Biggest short game improvement I've made is to pick one club (in my case, a 9i) and to use this to bump and run for anything that can't be putted or needs loft. As a higher handicapper I'm finding the consistency and familiarity of using this stock shot is a massive help. Need to look at the 'toe down wedge' for dodgy lies tho - I tend to find my share of those ! Great tips, clear instruction 👌

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

At 62 I am just trying to learn to play golf somewhat competently. These types of videos are very helpful for me to hear how good golfers think about the game and scoring. I've never really given this much thought really, just tried to get closer to the hole than where I am.

[@mangelarsson7774]

Alex is a good pro and good at explaining.

[@richardcody5619]

Alex is a great student of the game, always good if not great advice. Thanks for some great tips.

[@charlesharrison6291]

Excellent video with some great advice. You mentioned how important it is to practice these shots to familiarise yourself with how the ball reacts. I don’t devote nearly enough time to practice. The only way to improve is to practice these shots until you are familiar and confident with them. Keep these videos coming and I’ll always watch them.

[@wallstreetoneil]

My Top 7 for posting a score: 1) Fairway Finder 15 Yard Fade Drive - everyone should have this shot - seen Majors won with it 2) Goto Scoring Wedge Shot for Par 5s or recovery Par 4 shots - don't hit it to 50 if 70 is your number 3) A hybrid / 7or5 wood that is your long out of the semi-rough club for advancing the ball to green 4) The vertical shaft, toe down, Raymond Floyd chipping technique you showed for hitting out of bad lies (everyone needs this shot) 5) The low 120-170 yard carry and then 30-yard running hook and slice recovery shots 6) Goto 3wood / Long Hybrid drawing tee shot - for doglegs or fairways at angles 7) A 200-220 yard club that you absolutely know the shot shape of - this is the score killing range so might be the most important shot in the game

[@kathleencook3060]

Fabulous! As a Beginng Golfer, I couldn't ask for a better set of lessons from a really impressive Pro/ Teacher. The Presenter asked all the right questions, making lessons clearer! I liked the total Package, but was impressed by the tip about walking along the Green to look at the "lie of the line " before making the putt! Please can you explain what a "routine" would involve before making shots? Something simple, such as how Not to take up too much time and Not making it obvious. I am really sold on learning about this point as I consider it an essential part of the game.! Thank you for such an excellent Presentation, it was exactly what I needed, Focused, Functional, Friendly and Fabulous Fun.!! Thanks Folks!!!

[@misterellaneous]

Guy on the left has excellent bits of swing philosophy. Really like his way of explaining his thoughts

[@samfauji147]

Excellent instructional video. Please can you do one on chipping from different lies and shots from different positions in the bunker.

[@johnng2528]

Very useful shots demonstrated. Please include difficult shots such as the tree or other obstacles are between you and the ball; when you didn't bring out the club in your bag you need for the shot; playing under really wet (rainy) conditions; forgot to bring out the sunglasses and playing into the sun; playing into the wind, with the wind behind you, blowing left to right and right to left; how to guess he the wind will take your ball when it is 80 yards above ground. Thanks.

[@markdunn8038]

Useful tip for playing the ball if it is lying tight to the fringe.

[@doak4886]

Excellent.

[@yadthink]

Very helpful tips and you made them easy to understand. Thx!

[@paulmount1119]

great video guys! Thanks!

[@follyfour506]

Brilliant video and explanations.

[@Bazza47]

Some good tips there, though I've always struggled with my putting until I started using Aimpoint. The benefits to me were the feet really do tell you how the green is between you and the hole, whether it's uphill, downhill, left to right or right to left and importantly how much. There are many greens where the breaks are subtle or have optical illusions and Aimpoint has really helped me identify these. Also I always aim to sink the putt, to me this dustbin lid thing is defeatist. If you aim to get the ball in the hole and it drops it boosts your confidence which is so important in putting. There's an old saying that 100% of short putts never go in so I'm always looking to get the ball to go gently into the hole from the high side because that feedback helps you with the rest of the putts in your round, and in particular are you gauging the speed and breaks properly or not. If you happen to just miss on the high side watching the ball after it's passed the hole gives you the line coming back too.

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[@byronbenicio5268]

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[@albertgannon4421]

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[@albertgannon4421]

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[@byronbenicio5268]

@Albert Gannon You are welcome xD

[@neilcowen2831]

Didn’t know Alex was on here ?? He’s class first person I subscribed to 👌👍

[@marya.crittenden8919]

Loved it, I learned a lot , I appreciate good teaching ,,,,

[@Keeperofthecrazies]

Is Tapp-in the best last name in golf? Yes, yes it is.

[@mick0223]

I like using the hing and hold method mickelson uses I find it works really well

[@blackie75]

great little vid....Just taaaap it in.

[@johndeale4724]

What club was used on the last shot? Chip and run from off the green?

[@geoffcohen613]

Where do we buy the golf balls that give a coloured trail, like those at 5:35 which can easily see. Seen these on TV and pros like to hit them.

[@psjabour]

Awesome video, thanks gents.

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

Easy to focus on the short game I suppose but a good second shot on a par 5 is key golf shot. Regardless of what club you hit can you hit the shape you need and is it long enough ?

[@cruzcontreras2391]

good stuff

[@ChristopherDowning]

Ha! I'd say my first issue rather than shot is take out the clubs you are not 98% ok with. So for me that was a 5 and 4 iron, my 3 wood, and that 60 wedge. Then secondly find a putter that works for you not the expensive well known classics.

[@fatherandsongolf6474]

Some great tips there 👍🏻

[@GolfMonthly]

Thanks!

[@noelantoniocabrera6608]

Very good swing men ⛳

[@CKW10001]

Boys a stock shock is bloody difficult for a high handicapper, just to get the thing to go straight is a huge bonus for me. Which lately it is, very happy with it not looking to think of stock shots. From 18 to higher I just want it straight and not to duff it on the fairway. By the way it's the second video about stock shots. 🤔 But love the rest of it.

[@jamesrussell2696]

When you hit a bucket of balls is there a ball flight that you see more than any other? Do you hit a fade 3 in 5 or something like that? If so, that is the stock shot. If not, the hard truth is you need to take three or four lessons so you get a standard swing & stock shot.

[@CKW10001]

@@jamesrussell2696 if not straight which is what they are going lately, it's generally slice left for a lefty to a fade, very rare right, but I can't rely on a stock shot as I don't have the consistency to be worried about one yet. We will see after the winter when I get lessons.

[@jamesrussell2696]

CKW10001 I’m in lockdown right now & haven’t been allowed to hit a practice ball since earlyJune. Cannot wait to get back to it & I know as a 12 marker, a lesson every few weeks is the key to things...I’m not good enough to solve my own deficiencies. Can’t wait!! Good luck!!!

[@CKW10001]

@@jamesrussell2696 you will be back soon hopefully. That's good advice, I have recently joined a fantastic course and looking forward to get a handicap as I played 9 holes recently and shot my best score to date for 9 holes, but plenty to work on. Good Luck also, and hopefully you will be playing soon.

[@jaykan111]

On the chip shot near the green, curious to see if leverage the bounce of the club instead of toe would make any difference? Also, was it because of the lie that Alex purposely chose to use the toe of the club?

[@johnjones8026]

8th shot to master.... YOURE EGOO! man how the ego plays a big part of golf. I would ditch driver and use a 3 wood (far better consistency) practice short game (literally hardly see anyone do this) Punch shots are a great way to practice (and fun, because how many times are we in the trees!) Great video

[@ChristopherDowning]

Nope - use a 12 or 13.5 degree driver - the 3 wood is actually not an easy club to use - then 5 wood then a couple of hybrids.

[@johnjones8026]

@@ChristopherDowning each to their own

[@mgrahame4473]

What was the club used on the last shot

[@piranhaparran3007]

Bump and Runs all day. I usually use my 6 or my 8.

[@portersmelser9356]

Until there’s a bunker in the way, and the pin is on the near side of the green.

[@stevelawton1863]

What club was used for the chip and run ?

[@zackrum]

I personally use an 8 iron for that scenario

[@ginspritzer7515]

Nice!

[@quayinlock]

You forgot the stinger through a basketball sized gap in low over hanging trees!

[@wes_rankin]

What club did you use for your bump and run?

[@lawr66]

I was told use the club that just gets on the green - so if you are right next to the green use a 6 iron, whereas if you are 10 yards from the green with 10 yards of green to the flag, and a bump and run still seems feasible, use a pitching wedge (with a bump and run technique, which is basically a short pitch with as little wristiness as possible, and the weight stays on the front foot through the shot).

[@Kamo442]

All i got is that i should open my stance abit in the short game

[@jester11235]

We need the footage of the 1st chip 'n run which was edited out ;D

[@thestandardmanual3446]

Think you missed a bunker shot close to the lip

[@mikereed3287]

Using hybrids for the chip and run shots is also a possibility.

[@GolfMonthly]

Good call - its a great option that many players don't really consider

[@bigjohny8446]

I always do

[@_dboy_]

Back before hybrids were a thing I'd occasionally "putt" a choked down 3 or 5 wood. It was a good option that I haven't tried in years. Thanks for the reminder!

[@adl9705]

so you practice before playing??

[@peterrizzo9258]

Bunkers short and long?

[@GolfMonthly]

Fair point - we'll add it to the list for a future shoot!

[@ampj1957]

did not say what club he used

[@neiltaylor1765]

The Stinger........

[@guzmangil5476]

The first tip (7th) seemed to get outta the green...

[@DoThaWork]

I like how his name is "tap in"

[@markcunningham7350]

Driving range

[@WillertMorris]

Land 25 yards on a five pence piece. LOL it. Obviously, I’m ‘merrican.’ Thanks mates.

[@warholscircus]

My advise is to never improve your slice, instead, train a monkey to advance it through the woods and throw it back into play. It will improve your game immensely. Not only that, you and your monkey's relationship will benefit too.

[@skyegray5951]

The knowing step-brother identically protect because self disappointingly grate failing a quaint pajama. next, flagrant asphalt

[@mrmcginley7815]

first

[@curacaokidd]

pga propaganda

[@jinsunlim2564]

Easy to focus on the short game I suppose but a good second shot on a par 5 is key golf shot. Regardless of what club you hit can you hit the shape you need and is it long enough ?

[@StrokesbyStokes]

What club did u use on the last shot