Hit Your Driver Straighter AND Longer Than Ever Before | Driver Basics

[@neil130561]

I find you coaching really great and am enjoying the results and hopefully get a lesson booked soon, FYI just ordered some gloves from GX and forgot to use the code so emailed to let them I wasn’t worried about the discount next time but to let them know it was via your channel that I found out about them so they would know that the advertising was working. They have just emailed me back to say they have given me the discount on the order and they did not need to do that 👍👏. So I thought you might want to know that they are backing you up with great customer service. All the best Hutch 👍

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

GX Golf Gloves customer service has been worked on and Im glad the fruits of George's (Mr GX Golf Gloves) labour are being seen and enjoyed. Thank you so much for going back and sharing where you saw GX Gloves. Hugely appreciated! Best wishes Stu

[@svn75060]

Stu, your golf videos have improved my swing more than lessons from any other instructor. Keep up the excellent work! Looking forward to working with you on Skillest.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Bless you, I am so grateful for you sharing your positive experience after following my guidance. Look forward to seeing you on Skillest. Best wishes Stu

[@andycorso8498]

Such insights, I’m unaware of anyone else talking about the head overtaking the handle to change angle of attack. The pivot of a driver at impact such a key ingredient at scratch….. keep this coming Stu. Two thumbs up 😂

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks Andy! Glad you enjoyed my friend. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@DavidC-j5b]

Great analysis of the driver. The first point about how to best create a positive angle of attack is one I have not seen presented elsewhere. Love the point about moving the ball forward for speed and left to right ball flight too. The last point about pulling all the way with the 7 iron for shaft lean vs. letting the head swing past the handle (lever point) with the driver provides the reason why the driver swing can't and shouldn't feel like the 7 iron swing. All 3 points are very insightful and well presented! Yes, this is the best golf channel on KZbin!

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, very grateful indeed my friend. Super happy youre enjoying my content. Best wishes Stu

[@rogernorth8782]

Stuart. You have undoubtedly helped my golf swing but for the first time I’m confused. I introduced your strong grip but you then suggested a weaker grip for longer irons. Is this the same change to make for drivers, sand irons and fairway woods. Pleas help. Roger

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Absolutely not... Only long irons "IF" you must and really struggle with ball flight, which is what I say in the video.

[@kyleamick4559]

This is the gold nugget to all the other videos! Best detail yet!

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks Kyle, much appreciated Sir.

[@peekps]

Thanks, Stu. Another excellent video and very helpful reminder at the end about the difference between the iron and the driver swings.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Exactly Philip, crucial. Backs up the Driver Basics video. 😊

[@user-vbull]

You have a lot in common with Dan Grieve with this release pattern, you for the driver, Dan for the short game. Both are brilliant!

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks Stephen!

[@vijeee]

After I start puring my 7 iron with neutral path and face, and then I take my driver and if I hit it down with open face and 3.5 out to in, I now know this is my fault. Making a mental note. Thanks for another great video.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

My great pleasure, thank you so much for the lovely feedback and good work on the improved golf! Best wishes Stu

[@Chris_Traynor]

This answered a lot of questions which have been on my mind for a very long time!👍

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Amazing to hear, thanks for sharing Chris! Best wishes Stu

[@r.l.rachel740]

Rasputin, U R Amazing………. All Kidding aside; Outstanding educational video. Thx.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

My pleasure, thank you so much for the lovely feedback! Best wishes Stu

[@grahammurray6785]

Hi Stu You will have us all smashing it down the fairway like Alex No'ren ..with this gem ,,, Im still managing to play better than handicap ..even with such wet golf courses ..see you soon regards Graham !!!

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hahah I hope so Graham! Great to hear the golf is good, even in these conditions my friend! Best wishes Stu

[@garysatterfield7805]

......now THAT'S the way to start my day.......thanks Stu, game changing stuff.......⛳🍺

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks Gary! Have a fantastic day! Best wishes Stu

[@Mayowillpep]

Cheers. Just watched it. Thank you again 👍

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Ah ok! Thanks 🙏

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Another cracking video, Stu. Driver has been my nemesis and this video answers all of the questions in my mind, except one. Where to place the ball: Lead shoulder socket, armpit, heel, arch, big toe, or somewhere else? As you can see, the location of the ball has me baffled. I've tried all of these places and had some success with all, but nothing consistent. Probably because I am (but no longer, after watching this video) one of those players who leaned too much in an attempt to hit up and bowed my wrist. Cheers.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Glad you enjoyed the video my friend and I hope the ball position is now a little clearer for you! Best wishes Stu :)

[@gg20242]

thanks for the videos, super interesting but your release is very different to the "catch the raindrop" style release that compresses the ball, it's an area I really struggle with so your thoughts here would be well received... thanks...

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

My pleasure and glad you enjoyed! Best wishes Stu 😊

[@marklynd2039]

That's interesting about hitting up on golf ball I've has shoulder tilt what your saying does make sense stuart I've just never stood and truthfully hit a driver without tilt and been taught it too

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hey Mark - thanks for sharing your insights, would really encourage you to give it a go and let me know how it plays out for you! Best wishes Stu

[@marklynd2039]

@GoodGolfCoaching will let you know stuart

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Excellent, thanks Mark.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Video recap on its way today…. 👍

[@marklynd2039]

@GoodGolfCoaching well Stuart I've tested out with minimal tilt and yes it does work if anything I'm drawing ball more and I'd say more topspin on my drives = further run once I get my carry , I think there wad naturally just tiny bit of tilt naturally from standing there with ball forward and size of club and its shaft angle etc

[@andrewhollick8977]

Thanks again Stuart, another stellar instructional video, expertly presented. Am I right in thinking, picking up on a comment you made, that "the longer the club the more you must let the head swing past the handle", as with the driver, then this to a slightly lesser degree ,applies to the fairway woods, as they are longer than our Irons?. In essence don't pull them as long as the irons.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hi Andrew, my pleasure Sir. Yes, you are spot on with your understanding! Really good! Best wishes Stu

[@earllechleitner9259]

Great video brother, easy way to remember, the longer the club, close your stance more, the shorter the club, the more open you will be. Have a great day my friend, till next time, be safe.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Good stuff Earl, thanks for the kind feedback! Best wishes Stu

[@Mowser63]

Excellent stuff Mr. C 👏

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thank you so much Mowser! And well done on the win 😊

[@dsc-nr5zy]

Suggestion for a video: do you have a good driver off the deck shot? Full swing specifically, not punching out. Learning that shot really helped me mentally bridge the gap between irons and teed up woods. I maybe use it once or twice a year, but it's always fun. When i am practicing and can hit a 3 wood off the deck well, I know I'm in good shape. When I hit driver off the deck well, I immediately go to the first tee. 😂

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Sure, I can hit a driver off the deck, but for the masses its a vastly useless shot. Deep driver heads, low energy on that part of the face, way more use in a compressed five wood shot or clipped three wood... Best wishes Stu

[@Mayowillpep]

More great content Stu Any chance on some side on angles so we can see more ball and hand position and perhaps a bit of a driver guide to promote a fade. Cheers

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

SIde on, down the line you mean? Less face on? Regards a fade driver video, check this out.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXPOpGCKp7Vmirs

[@sebastiandykas6062]

Great video. Unloading the club face was a very key point. Is it the same for an iron?

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Absolutely, you just meet the golf ball earlier in the circle. Best wishes Stu

[@bryanmoran9767]

Thanks Stuart great content

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks Bryan! Much appreciated.

[@alainsimeon3196]

Great stuff. Questions: what spine tilt should you have at address? What about shoulder tilt during the swing? And finally if you already draw the ball which is the correct ball position to avoid hooks. Thanks

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Spine tilt is dictated by ball position; shoulder tilt is dictated by foot pressure. To avoid hooks, ball as far back until it slices! Hope that helps. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@craigmcconnochie4378]

Loved it thanks

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

My pleasure!

[@patrickcahill5292]

Such great content 👏👏

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Bless you Patrick - thank you Sir.

[@John-nl2kt]

Hi Stu great video thanks for sharing 🇦🇺👍🥂

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks John, much appreciated my friend.

[@user_1664]

Its very difficult for slicers or open stance or down the line hitters to release the club in any way other than at target , ive tried for years and years . I now set up with shoulders parallel but grip the shaft or pick the club up with the head forward and handle centre so that the release point when i waggle haas the face pointing more left ( to my eye ) which encourages me to address the ball from ( to my eye) a more closed position , from there the club path at release is just slightly out to neutral and i can hit just my side of the ball naturally , i have to stay on my heels ( which is another story/question) or feel like through takeaway to stop myself swaying off and around back . Despite drawing irons and hybrid ive never drawn a driver , hooked yes , pulled oh yes , but never drawn . Straight or straight to fade , and if i let the fade live in my shot it becomes a slice . The problem i have is i know im leaving power on the tee box and not getting it all out there . As an aside or maybe a cause/ cure . The reason i get on my heels is because ( i think) i tend to drop my lead leg then drop my trail leg to pivot rather than push my trail back and then push back lead leg - hence the sway when im on my toes .

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Fantastic insight, really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and insights my friend. Best wishes Stu

[@earllechleitner9259]

Cheers Stu, how are ya my friend, can I ask ya 2 quick questions, where is ball position for my 3 wood on the deck and on a tee, 2nd, how should my club shaft be at address, should there be a little shaft lean or should it be straight behind the ball like a driver, thank you much Stu, hope all is well and be safe.👊

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Very similar to the driver, but in reality its more to do with impact than setup. Best wishes Stu

[@melrichardson1652]

Hi Stu, a question about fairway woods regarding unloading thru strike. Is it a long pull like irons if on the turf and more of a driver unload if on a tee?

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Yes exactly Mel! Best wishes Stu 😊

[@peterstevenson5368]

Hi stu ive actualy watch Endog describe similar. Ive a net in my garage. Been practising this. Sprayed clubface and every strike seems to be toward toe. Is this normal or am I not quite getting it. Great content. Thanks peter

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hi Peter, doesn’t go hand in hand with these feels (striking out the toe) but to know why, I’d be guess sadly. So I can’t give you anymore insights. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@peterstevenson5368]

Hi stu I figured it out. I was moving back off the ball. Classic I suppose. Drives going great now. Thanks stu

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Superb news @@peterstevenson5368 - thanks for keeping me fun the loop! Enjoy :)

[@bamano198]

Exactly what I am struggling with now. I hit mt driver, 3 wood, and hybrid basically straight. When I hit the irons I hit pulls left.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Push the ball further back in your stance as a quick fix. You’ll sacrifice ball flight but gain direction. Hope that helps. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@Phi-k7b]

I'd love to see a video about flipping. I close the face, no matter what I do and what I try, I can't control the face. I can keep them open to the maximum when I'm holding them and tilting my shoulders, standing up, and all that other crap. But to train a good movement, I don't have the clubface because then I'm hitting extreme hooks. I am really frustrated because i train a lot but have no plan what to do. Come from an in to out massive push draw with flipping and early extension.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

I discussed flipping in the video? If you fix the face being too closed to the path, you’ll fix your flip. Could be - strong grip or weak grip, start there first. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@Phi-k7b]

How ? 🤔@@GoodGolfCoaching

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Watch my "Grip Series" and you'll be able to work out which grip is yours. @@Phi-k7b

[@Phi-k7b]

usually i have a more strong grip, or on the strong site. Tried a weaker grip, but there is no significant change. Still too closed. @@GoodGolfCoaching

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

I find that unlikely my friend. Seek me out on Skillest if you’d like some help. Best wishes Stu

[@ryanlewallen6232]

💡💡💡

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Wallop! Love it 😊

[@MrPerrisC]

Seems to me hitting up's actual purpose might be squaring loft to strike angle of attack? If so, that gets a flush hit instead of glancing

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Definitely does that my friend! Best wishes Stu 😊

[@waynebutler3817]

How do u purposely hit out of the toe with ur driver , thanks

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Practice it Wayne 😊

[@noonster55]

No wonder why I hit my irons straight and high with a slight draw, but my driver goes right most of the time.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hope it helps!! Best wishes Stu....

[@Mayowillpep]

Yeah I mean so I can see your ball position and hands. So looking more at you from a track man position

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Down the line then? I covered off both angles in this video, no?

[@12496k]

"Worst thing you could ever do, sorry about that". 😄

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

😂😂