HOW to BEAT A Long Hitter!

I walk you through the things you must do to beat your long hitting buddies. These tips WILL help you. This is exactly I work on when I'm preparing for a big event. When things go well following these guidelines you will score better. I hope you enjoy!
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[@samhotstick13.28]

As Sam Snead said, the woods is full of long hitters.. great video..

[@mistahshorthitter]

@samhotstick13.28 Thank you, Sam!

[@brucehanna9473]

That’s how I won this weekend. I’m 190-210 off the tee with driver. 3W is 170-180, and so on. I beat a guy that crushes it 280+ because I kept it mostly on short grass and hit the green all but 3 times inside of 100 yards. When they are searching for a ball and I’m hitting off fairway lies, it makes it easier to score, even if it takes me me an additional fairway stroke.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@brucehanna9473 You got it, Bruce!

[@canuck_gamer3359]

Sounds a lot like my philosophy too. Play boring golf, right?

[@brucehanna9473]

@@canuck_gamer3359 it’s not boring to play better than my physical ability. I use my brain and discipline to keep from having blow up holes. I still have them, but I’m beginning to limit triples and doubles. I’ve reduced my three putts to around once per round as well.

[@justmythought1586]

That putt "That wasn't supposes to happen". Had a good laugh with that one.

[@mistahshorthitter]

😆 🤣

[@DrPapa14]

@@justmythought1586 I’m still laughing over the putt and mini commercial

[@arnoldlunsford9872]

Thanks MSH. Your golfing wisdom is spot on. Combined with your consistency keeps you competitive with almost any level of golfer. "Hit'em straight "

[@mistahshorthitter]

@arnoldlunsford9872 Thank you Arnold!

[@bradytorvik6294]

I hope this channel keeps growing, it's some of the best golf content on KZbin.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you! I appreciate you saying that!

[@davidmalone4017]

You have the very best golf videos on KZbin-you are terrific and helping me so much-thank you!!!!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate you, David!

[@DrPapa14]

Best youtube channel in the world! I am still laughing at the golf ball commercial and the putt that went in and shouldn’t have. “Are you gonna hit the ball or what”. I am still laughing. Well done. This video really helped in course management.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@DrPapa14 Thank you!

[@darrinlygrisse5287]

Good video. The main thing that holds most people back is course management. I hit it about the same as you, I have driven long hitters to temper tantrums because they were playing aggressively and in trouble all day. That being said long hitters always have an advantage if they play smart and use their power when appropriate. A great short game can be an equalizer and make your opponent lose their poise.

[@mistahshorthitter]

A good putter or short game is also an advantage

[@bradleyrounds9148]

I suggest "know your gapping" and be good chipper. Then make a putt or two.

[@mistahshorthitter]

You got it, Bradley!

[@bjl3640]

Great video as usual and nice to see someone not just advocating distance. Gaining distance is one thing, but today and sadly more players are too fixated on distance vs working on wedges, putting, short game and course management when they’re lacking skills in these areas. For the “majority” of players gaining distance provides the least return on investment vs something as simple as eliminating 3 putting by solid lag putting. They spend hours belting balls vs 5 minutes putting or chipping before a round. Crazy. Thanks and I’m 100% with you! 😊

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelgillen7056]

More pearls of wisdom. Thank you MSH

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@shaunre8363]

That up and down with the 25 footer was awesome! You're videos are awesome

[@mistahshorthitter]

@shaunre8363 Thank you!

[@geoffreyclark2805]

Thank you for all the tips and skills needed to beat the long hitter. You have a common sense approach to course management. Geoff.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@geoffreyclark2805 Thank you so much!

[@pbrown2887]

Great video and the ad was seamless

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@pbrown2887 Thank you so much!

[@jonbuikema7399]

Spot on and I agree completely. Well done! I've used my 7 wood instead of 4 hybrid. It does go higher for sure! Carry distance is vital! Few have any real idea and need to. Own up to it and find out. Don't guess and get rid of the false facts. A person driving it 200-210 does not carry a 7 iron 150. I'd recommend people practice those short game wedge shots with the same ball they play with. Whatever ball that is. That way you know what and how it reacts for you. I also use a 5 wood off the tee often. Gets me to the safe zones. Most courses have 2-4 holes like that. Keep up the good things! Peace!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@jonbuikema7399 Thank you, John!

[@zadig04]

My distances are similar to yours so thanks for the tips.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@zadig04 Thank you for watching!

[@bradosborn2753]

Always good stuff!! Course management is key to scoring!! Thanks for all the effort you put into your channel

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Brad!

[@sjam7867]

Hey Mr Short Hitter! Great video! And thanks for doing great stuff.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@markeister8518]

MSH another well done and thoughtful video lesson!!! Appreciate you!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@markeister8518 Thank you!

[@411adaptivegolf]

Number 1 my dude! 😂 Learning i only use a handful of clubs, driver then a 5 or 7 wood into my wedges!

[@mistahshorthitter]

😁

[@TheHappyGolf4]

I get my ass handed to me all the time by older folks. The last guy (91 years young), hits the driver maybe 150 yards. But Mr. Lee is extremely accurate. A mistake hook, push, pull or dreaded slice always costs me when playing Mr. Lee. Playing the older folks have made me focus more on short game. Great advice Mistah Short Hitter.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@darylhoskins5696]

An few Years ago I had some Shoulder issues , both had torn Labrum’s and tendons also torn rotators but kept playing and an Bigger than Me, Friend said Man I’m blowing it by You and I said yes You are but look at the scoreboard !!!! Great Putt , and Wisdom Sir!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate it!

[@petrotmyrcz308]

Another great video from MSH. Thanks as always.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@jc1204]

Thanks for the great advice.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@survivinwithrahlowb8622]

Right on! I stopped “pin seeking”, started playing to the front of most greens, largely because behind most greens around here is no man’s land lol. And most long hitters are over the green or duff one short!,

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!!

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Chipping and pitching are my biggest issues. I am very accurate with my drives...but woefully short of my playing partner. He consistently hits the ball further than I do with the driver but his accuracy is an issue sometimes. If he has a bad driving day I can stay with him on the card. As usual you gave us an excellent video.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@duvie2954]

What a great video....Please continue the good work and great content....Enjoyed and learned a few tips.....TY.....

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!!

[@keitho6018]

Good video...I think also playing from the correct tees, matters...often times it is the shorter courses not longer that bring the field closer, I have found...being a (looks left and right) longer hitter shhh...Love your channel and love playing golf like you do, stress free

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate that!

[@edwitt9337]

Gr8 info as usual. Always enjoy your content. Keep up the good work 👍⛳️

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@canuck_gamer3359]

I played in my league tonight and was playing with my usual playing partner and a new guy. The new guy hit the ball off the tee 260+. I had to make an effort not to pay too much attention to him and focus on my game and not fall into the trap of swinging harder in some sort of vain effort to compete with him. But when we came off the last hole, I shot 45 and he shot 52 I think. He hits the ball a long way but his chipping in particular is rough. I kept the ball in the fairways, made good, solid approach shots, got onto the greens in fewer shots and ended up with a lower score. I strive to play 'boring' golf. Keep the ball in play and avoid penalty strokes at all costs. I haven't lost a ball in 2 straight rounds in that league.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Very good!!

[@jeffproehl295]

Great video. On topic. So far I am 1-0-1 in league play. A direct result of course management. Keep up the good work

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Jeff!

[@stugoodman7407]

Great video, really resonates with me. Good job as always!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Stu!

[@mikelangan2707]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@robertcourt8593]

I see a lot of you tubers like yourself, that mostly talk to handicap golfers, often criticise strokes gained. For the record, mark brodie who invented the concept has always said that everything else being equal distance will gain you steokes against the field. Hes also always said hit the ball as far as you can while keeping it in play. I love your content, lthe hairy golfer and golf sidekick etc. Ive learned tons from you all but people seem to be scared by strokes gained when its just a way of measuring the success of each particular shot. It might be slightly more complicated than most handicap golfers need to go but when you understand it, its a good thing to know.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@robertcourt8593 Strokes gained is awesome! I didn't criticize it. I used it as an example. I talked about strokes gained for 5 seconds in a 13 min video. If that's your main takeaway, I did a horrible job. I'll try to do better in the future.

[@robertcourt8593]

@mistahshorthitter no, it wasn't and please don't take that as a criticism. I just find it frustrating when people quote strokes gained out of its original context to make a point in a video. I see so many people commenting on similar videos where they jump on the strokes gained bashing bandwagon when they don't understand it and only have the video quotes to go by.

[@mistahshorthitter]

I think I immediately said that hitting it further is important with a big YES text. I'll have to rewatch what I said.

[@robertcourt8593]

@mistahshorthitter I enjoy your content mate, keep up the good work, I'm learning plenty! I'm a short hitter, shorter than you, and something short hitters say a lot is, "it's better to be short and in the fairway than long in the trees." I mean logically yes but being long doesn't mean you're always in the trees and being short doesn't mean you're always in the fairway... believe me, I used to push slice it so bad I was 150 yards and in the trees every single time! It's hard to play golf like that!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@robertcourt8593 I also remember say short and straight may beat long and crooked not long and straight.

[@paccor17]

whats good man! my name is abel, saw u at inwood the other day and said hi. we talked briefly as i mentioned that i follow you. this was the video u said u were coming out with. great stuff as always!! btw iam a long hitter lol

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much, Abel! I remember you!

[@bobmurphy3061]

💯 agree!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Bob!

[@tylerarwood4397]

Mr. Short, love the videos! You're an EXCELLENT GOLFER. do you have a video showing you're yardages for every club in you're bag? If so where and if not that would would be cool to see.

[@mistahshorthitter]

I have a couple on the channel from last year. I'll update it soon for you. Thank you!

[@geraldcomis7510]

Thanks for the video!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@brandonowens888]

Great advice!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@brandonowens888 Thank you!

[@gcoffey223]

YES!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@the_cardchasersportscards771]

Great video

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@CJock]

Great tips all around! You think you'll ever change putters?

[@mistahshorthitter]

I have one that I'm going to try very shortly. Had it for a few days but haven't had a chance to hit it yet.

[@Doug-pq6lp]

Good job!!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@Doug-pq6lp Thank you!

[@stevenking3912]

Great video!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!!

[@boscokid9524]

My experience playing against long hitters is hitting it long is their sole focus. They don’t work on chipping, putting, and course management. I’m not talking about serious players but you know the guys who play recreational golf. As a “mid-hitter” I have to have a better rounded game in order to score well.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@boscokid9524 I know exactly what you mean. Thank you so much!

[@finnobrien7604]

really nice video bro. been a while since you popped up on my feed

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@finnobrien7604 4 videos per week! Thank you for watching!

[@jason109301]

I agree, my 200 yard go to club, my 7 wood

[@mistahshorthitter]

@jason109301 Thank you, Jason!

[@johnmoyer5515]

Short putts are my biggest trouble , my playing partners are asking me to read there long putts because I'm pretty good at that & getting better with chipping

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you John!

[@coachjbates]

Thanks! This is better than hitting it longer. You still need to train in off season. Shoot me a DM. I have nothing to sale. It will help you live a longer life. Pop is 82 with polio in one leg one replaced in other shorts age. It’s all about what you are talking about.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@coachjbates Thank you for watching! I appreciate the Super Thanks!!!

[@jayboek2854]

I play against my buddy. He drives the ball like 310 to 320. He doesn't hit it straight 100% of the time. I only drive 260. I usually more consistent with approach shots. So it's usually pretty close.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@jayboek2854 Thank you so much!

[@leonardblush2557]

Steve Martin used to do a skit called "You Can Be A Millionaire And Never Pay Taxes". Then he starts describing how to do it by instructing "First, get a million dollars..." Now MSH tells us, "You Too Can Defeat The Long Hitters". "First, make all pars..." 😉

[@leonardblush2557]

PS- He's a chick magnet, too. (5:30)😄

[@mistahshorthitter]

😁😁

[@joecarlino7870]

I lost 30+ yards off tee from my previous year driver. I play senior tees now.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@joecarlino7870 Thank you for watching Joe!

[@hb-ze4ug]

5:34 😃LOL

[@mistahshorthitter]

😆

[@Big-Crow]

Par is gonna hold up on most holes Even the par 5s

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@gcoffey223]

Congrats to Florida... and I am back

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@gcoffey223 Thanks!

[@JodyTrynabreak80butitstough]

Would you suggest a 7 or 9 wood instead of 4 hybrid ? The 4 hybrid nowadays goes 175-180 . Love your videos MSH .

[@mistahshorthitter]

@JodyTrynabreak80butitstough Depends on if you need to hit it higher or not and what you are comfortable with. I like hybrids more so I would hit a 4 hybrid over a 9 wood.

[@darrinlygrisse5287]

Personally I carry a 7 wood and a 5 hybrid. I own a 9W and like it, but have found the 5H is more accurate especially in the wind. Go with what works best for you.

[@hitchtech]

Is your 7 wood the same length as your 4 iron?

[@mistahshorthitter]

No

[@timsmith2204]

What putter you using now ?

[@mistahshorthitter]

It's the same Cleveland

[@gcoffey223]

I am not the longest, probably a little longer than you, but I think you woukd get me by a few strokes. It would be close, but I'd bet on you 😂😂😂.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@gcoffey223 😆 🤣

[@gcoffey223]

Great video... keep it in play keeps the score lower. Took 30++ years to figure it out. Best to yah once again MSH!! I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT THIS COMMUNITY

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@gcoffey223 You're the best!

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[@albertmcreynolds7143]

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[@mistahshorthitter]

I'm experimenting 😆

[@albertmcreynolds7143]

Friends don't let Friends experiment

[@albertmcreynolds7143]

I'm still sticking with the Bridgestone e6 I will never play nitro after I watched your video 😆 🤣 😂

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@albertmcreynolds7143 😆 🤣

[@craigseaver8062]

The instant my 7W shows up, the 4I goes into the closet.

[@mistahshorthitter]

😆

[@gcoffey223]

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[@mistahshorthitter]

@@gcoffey223 Thank you!