3 months Ago I was a 24 handicap. now I am a 16 because of you. thx!
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad to hear it. Thanks for the note, and congratulations!Best, Adam
@ericpowell9924 Жыл бұрын
I just wanted to pop on and say I watched this video then went out to my back yard with my pitching wedge and almost immediately started hitting beautiful draws. Started out with foam practice balls so my dog could shuck them if they went off course but after just a few shots I was able to dial them in then switched to real golf balls. Funny enough I baisically reversed everything you said and was able to start playing nice fades too! This video changed my game for sure. Can’t wait to apply it to the course on Saturday
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric, and glad you broke through a bit. Best, Adam
@sasman637 жыл бұрын
Fairplay, I didn't really give you a chance but after watching this video you've helped me massively, I've seen videos from Mark Crossfield, Rick shiels etc etc and couldn't really grasp the "draw" shot but I have with you........I'm no Dustin yet but to see my first proper draw which I played for today was great and it's sunk in. The one key point which is the best point and I've only seen you say this "small scale first" IT WORKS. Thankyou very much, Patrick from U.K Wales
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Patrick, Glad it was helpful to you!! Best, Adam
@hi-tech557 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam, you have taken a complicated subject and made it understandable to somebody like me. Many many thanks
@vandyk138 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, you are by far my favourite Golf KZbin channel, you have really made a difference to my game because you break things down and explain each step like no one else can :) I only wished I lived closer so that I could get lessons in person from you haha . Thanks for yet another amazing high quality Golf lesson.
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your kind comments. I'm glad you are making progress with your game! Best, Adam
@akaBPhife8 жыл бұрын
+Scratch Golf Academy I second vandyk13's comment!
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BDL0907547 жыл бұрын
Fantastic videos Adam, in my view, you are an excellent golf instructor, You seem to make it so uncomplicated, I can see I will have to subscribe soon, very really helpful stuff, Thank you, Brad Melbourne Australia.
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Brad, glad the videos are helpful to you. Best, Adam
@davidreid2301 Жыл бұрын
I've returned to golf after a 33-year hiatus, and I've been playing again for 3 months. I've been really working on this and realising the subtle difference to the face closure as you go up and down the clubs. It's crazy how much you have to close the face for the driver. I find it's got to be closed all the way to 11 O'Clock for me, but I've also come to realise that it changes as my swing develops. It's obviously a constant work in progress...
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks David, and hope you continue to make progress Best, Adam
@PikeyScott4 ай бұрын
Hi. I’m from 7 years in the future. I watched this video this morning, then went to the driving range this afternoon. It clicked. I was able to draw on demand, switch to fades, then back to draws. Thank you so very much. I can’t wait to hit the course.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 ай бұрын
Glad you made good progress
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
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@davidjamespiano3 жыл бұрын
Beginner here, your instructional videos are the best I've seen on KZbin. Very easy to understand and put into practice.
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind comment David. All the best, Adam
@richs22903 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. You explain it very well. Thanks 😀👍⛳️
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Rich. Best, Adam
@gastondeveaux3783 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant lesson. Thank you !
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful
@Bavariaria6 жыл бұрын
You hit the ball so pure. In all of your videos. The sound of impact is so good.
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much (it's not always first take). All the best, Adam
@twodogsandstuff5 жыл бұрын
Okay, I have been trying to learn a draw for last few weeks now. I have read, and watched other videos and for some reason I just couldn't wrap my head around the swing path and target lines. The magnet on the club helped so much in just simple visualization. I think I finally understand! Now, lets see if I can actually try it out.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Kenn, Best of luck with it! Thanks, Adam
@kenneth68472 жыл бұрын
Ty
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video. Best, Adam
@GSHOCKOUTDOORS5 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm in the process of re-discovering the natural draw shot I had when I played as a kid and the tip about 'tucking your tail' was both funny, and helpful. Will be trying this at the range next time.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with it Nick! Thanks, Adam
@bgoggin882 жыл бұрын
the De Luxe babaayy
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bryan Best, Adam
@adamsanjuan16693 жыл бұрын
Thousand ways to hit a draw. I concur with the hands, but when we amateurs focus on small muscles like hands and arms, usually doesn’t end well. I’m a set up guy and that’s how I hit a draw. I can do it this way, but when I think about my hands, ugh. Sidenote, download Adam’s app. Pretty sweet.
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Adam. I agree it’s best not to think about the hands, unfortunately a lot of people chronically leave the face open, so it’s something they need to work at. All the best, Adam
@leemorris5344 жыл бұрын
Great I’ll try this tomorrow 👍
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Hope it goes well for you Lee. Best, Adam
@Henricule8 жыл бұрын
dear Adam, what I really like about you videos is bringing the base instruction and, thats what is the added value, the message that one has to experiment to find your own "swing way". I would appreciate some tips on how one can use e.g. a draw / fade in course management.. thanks for all the good stuff....
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Harry, Thanks very much. Regards course strategy, I will try to touch on that going forward. I expect to have full video courses (which include a lot of stuff about strategy) available soon at my home website www.scratchgolfacademy.com Best, Adam
@geansai3336 жыл бұрын
Another video from Adam where I'm basically inspired by how articulate he is, and how his explanations are so much better executed, and easier to understand than 99% of what you see on youtube. #fact
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for the comment! Best, Adam
@MA-jx9um Жыл бұрын
Great video, but What can you do with your shoulders to assist draw or fade shots?
@Scratchgolfacademy Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Club face is the key to curve, shoulders would influence path more (more closed in the hitting area for draw)
@MA-jx9um Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@jasonlipp89048 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam. I would like to that you so much. I done a ton of your drills at the range by my house but never actually played on a golf course. My first 9 hole course was in Hilton Head on the Pga course. I shot a 56 on a 36 par for my first time ever playing. That's really bad but I think that's pretty good for my first time ever playing 9 holes and again it was on the PGA course in Hilton Head.
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Jason, Glad you are getting started with your golf. 56 is a very nice score at your stage! Best, Adam
@akaBPhife8 жыл бұрын
Adam this is a dangerous video for a recovering snap hooker that has been sober for a year now. I tried not to watch this but your content has been great I couldn't resist.
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Fair enough. Maybe watch the fade video to de-tox
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@jamesklapetzky86332 жыл бұрын
I hit the ball left to right but occasionally need to hit a straight ball or start it right which is hard for me to do.
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
Hope this video helps James. Best, Adam
@andrewnielson44323 жыл бұрын
Do you have any tutorial of using your hips on downswing the concept and tricks to it since im unable to use my hips properly on the downswing and what to do with it and i only use my hips mostly on backswing and just use my hand to do the downswing
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Andrew, Yes, there are a number of videos at this channel on that general topic. I hope you'll find them helpful. All the best, Adam
@andrewnielson44323 жыл бұрын
@@Scratchgolfacademy do you mind to give all the link of your video related to this problem thx
@michaelwilson87603 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam, very good, ive been drawing pitching wedges lately and it really adds distance loft penetration and static spin to approaches, just sometimes too much raw power, i will practice draws thru the club range, as i already have a natural fade, direct hit or draw, these tips could balance out my tee shots enough for me to start playing golf rounds again after 30 years off 😂 thankyou excellent lessons. (Wrist underspin or overspin, can practise it with an underarm basketball or or bowlling ball too.) Or one handed shots, lead or back hand doing either action. Like table tennis etc .
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Michael. All the best, Adam
@PAT555R348 жыл бұрын
Woww that's why my divot goes left!!! Thank you so much
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Pipat, Thanks, I hope it's helpful for you. Best, Adam
@golf4ubacknine7684 жыл бұрын
Adam I have a natural draw but at times ball flight lower than I like . What would be the key to higher draws ? Thank you! Dan
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Dan, Hard to say without seeing you swing. You could try exaggerating what's in this video, maybe with the ball a little more forward. Club head speed is also a big factor in adding height. I hope this helps. Best, Adam
@golf4ubacknine7684 жыл бұрын
Thank you Adam, I will try those couple of tips . 👍🏌🏻
@currbag4 жыл бұрын
Put ball further ahead in stance so you are on your upswing of your swing path
@roadman18237 жыл бұрын
Hey very nice videos. Why do you prefer this method to simply align the body where you want to start, swing in that direction and point the club face where you want to finish? It allows you to make a bigger draw or fade?
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
I agree that once you start setting up differently you can curve the ball more. I am really talking about hitting a small bread and butter draw from a neutral stance, also, there is a little more clubhead speed when the club approaches impact more from the inside than when you just aim right. Fair question though. Thanks, Adam
@roadman18237 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Clarifying answer.
@currbag4 жыл бұрын
Line up clubface closed slighty right of target. Shift body 10 degrees away from target. Swing as normal. Draw
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Best, Adam
@vincestyles10303 жыл бұрын
I've been trying this for years I still can't figure it out. I do play golf well I'm a 10 handicap I just hit the ball straight nothing special I've watched this video a few times now and it seems like it starting to work thank you for the video
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vince, I hope you get it dialed in. All the best, Adam
@buckrogers53315 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this, but could you also explain the placement of the ball as regards to stance? Conventional wisdom is have the ball back a bit.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Buck, Yes, a bit back works. It varies a little from player to player (lag etc), and also the lie to some extent. All the best, Adam
@aldoileanumeliber6 жыл бұрын
your videos are amazing sir!
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, glad you find them helpful! Best, Adam
@mikerodrick24306 жыл бұрын
Does this not require a swing from farther inside? In your Lehman example, his arms look much closer to his hips than a normal swing & that's why the body has to move forward to allow enough room for the club to come from the inside. If you aim your body to the line you want the ball to start, keep the face square as if you were hitting a straight shot & swing the direction your body is aimed, will that also cause a draw? Thanks.
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Mike, Yes, there are different ways to go about it. One way, as you say, it to set the body (and hopefully club path) to the right. Some golfers like to set the clubface for the draw at address (doesn't guarantee it will be there at impact unfortunately), and others like to work the face a bit through impact. In this particular video I'm emphasizing more of a fell with swing and body, rather that address changes. All the best, Adam
@Oldtymehockey675 жыл бұрын
Adam- when I work on getting the hands in front of the ball at impact, many times I shank the ball right. What would cause that? I don’t have an over the top swing, but am somehow still coming across the ball.
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Dave, Sometimes when golfers try to get their hands in front of the ball their hands get too far from their body at impact. Try a couple of the drills in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2GloIRog5qNpLs Hope it's helpful. Best, Adam
@12496k4 жыл бұрын
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@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and glad you liked the video. All the best, Adam
@frmertd7 жыл бұрын
love his videos. I take a lot of lessons, and i think to really draw it, one needs to fork out the money and get a certified pga instructor to help. You do things in your swing that no youtube video instructor can see. i highly recommend learning from these videos the Theory of drawing. But without a proper good instructor watching you, you will never know what you do that keeps you from drawing. Get a lesson!!!!
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
+frmer td Fair enough, I agree that concrete feedback is critical when working on something. I'd be sure to select a teaching pro with a solid reputation, and one that uses good equipment. All the best, Adam
@anaspatel45018 жыл бұрын
Great tip Adam of drawing iron play. 👍🏻any chance doing a tip on fading pls👏
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Anas, I hope this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaGcimOFqreEmKt2est, Adam
@mountaingoat5958 жыл бұрын
+Scratch Golf Academy Its funny because I for some reason dont have to change my path. I just aim my feet where I wanna go and aim the face to the right
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
There are different ways to make it work. Obviously what you are doing is creating the path/face relationship to produce the desired shot, stick with it!Best, Adam
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Hey Anas would you mind sending me a private message I have something to ask you? Go to the about page for my channel and click on "message". See this screenshot: screencast.com/t/GZ4mxmINyggr Thanks!
@roadman18237 жыл бұрын
What is the advantage of this method versus the "aiming to the right etc..."
@Scratchgolfacademy7 жыл бұрын
They are just different ways of doing it. I'd say this method creates a little more speed, and involves more feel though. Best, Adam
@roadman18237 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@theparadiddlydoo27714 жыл бұрын
*Scratch Golf Academy* Rory McIlroy is another good example when it comes to the lower body activation/hip slide forward. Upon replay, as soon as he reaches the top of his back swing (for iron shots mainly), the hip slide begins. Not only hip slide but it's almost as though the height of his hips drop down on a diagonal angle as well. When you watch it from front on you almost begin to question whether it's too much hip movement forward? But his biomechanics are so extraordinary to watch, everything is just in sync. I've only tried this a few times but have always found that I'm "chunking" the ball out to the right. Obviously takes practice of course!... but I'm just amazed as to how he gets the type of contact he does with that amount of hip movement. This was the video of him I was referring too.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHm2aHiuq9BlaLc Might be able to use it in one fo your future videos if copyright isn't an issue. I really appreciate the work and effort you put in to your content mate, thanks.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. Yes, I agree, Rory is a great example, and certainly a player that favors the draw. All the best, Adam
@jimbotho8312 жыл бұрын
So... it's magic?
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
It’s feel for something very subtle at high speed Best, Adam
@jaymetantillo8834 жыл бұрын
Picked Tom Lehman not because he’s good but I love his glutes.
@Scratchgolfacademy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video. Best, Adam
@davidl59826 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing coach. But I'm guessing you don't need me to tell you that. ha.
@Scratchgolfacademy6 жыл бұрын
Very kind of you David. All the best, Adam
@keithbrown87762 жыл бұрын
Adam what?
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
If you mean my last name it’s Bazalgette Thanks
@touristguy876 жыл бұрын
I can tell you from experience that what you are showing is not going to work and indeed it's going to fail badly. In fact if you look at what Lehman is doing at 2:55-3:05, he's doing the exact opposite of what you're saying. You are talking about the clubface angle to the shot line and ignoring the fact that his body is closed and the relation of the clubface with his hands at impact. Yes he's "hitched-up" a little but he's still closed to the ball and he's whipped his wrists & accelerated the clubface while swinging inside to out so that at impact his club is with his hands, the face is neutral to target ("a few degrees closed" seriously it's pointed at target & you are hair-splitting) & the swing is dramatically in to out. Your method is going to end with a cut-shot whose severity depends on how late the players' hands are, not a powerful draw with a nice driving arc to target and an extra 30-50 yards on the shot. Biggest problem here is that you not relying on the video to prove the point, you're trying to talk through the video. If you'd just watch what Lehman is doing instead of trying to tell people what he's doing, you'd see this very clearly. The video speaks for itself. All you can do is get the message right or wrong and here you got it wrong. By the way Tiger undoubtedly hit that shot right. His swingline was very clearly out to in with a neutral clubface at impact. There is no way that he got a fade on that shot. But the only way to know for sure would be to see the entire shot, not just the first 10ms of it.
@georgeyguard20073 жыл бұрын
Did I seriously just hear an English man call football soccer 🤦🏻♂️
@Scratchgolfacademy3 жыл бұрын
We have more USA viewers than UK.... All the best, Adam
@myroseaccount2 жыл бұрын
Golf is bad for the back, joints and knees
@Scratchgolfacademy2 жыл бұрын
It’s not the best, but for most people if they swing fairly well they’ll be Ok Best, Adam
@fredflinstone88435 жыл бұрын
Bullshit! He hit the barrier!
@Scratchgolfacademy5 жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean, sorry you didn't like the video. Best, Adam
@putzgadol8 жыл бұрын
bad lesson for left handed golfers
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Sorry if you found it confusing. As you may have noticed over time, because there is such an alarmingly high percentage of right handed golfers just flip the info (left for right) and the exact same principles apply. Hope this helps a bit. Best, Adam
@putzgadol8 жыл бұрын
+Scratch Golf Academy I know all about " flipping". may I suggest, with no malice, you get a lefty teaching you left handed terminology. I'm positive you would find it annoying. GOOD GOLF !
@Scratchgolfacademy8 жыл бұрын
Ben, I understand your predicament, I really do. My predicament is I have to try to make these videos as easy (no doubt I can do better) as possible for the majority of likely viewers. This affects other people at the fringes, such as rank beginners and truly exceptional players. I've had criticisms from both of those groups..."to confusing for a beginner, all this fancy terminology"....."Way too basic, I was hoping for something with real meat that could help me to the next level".....and so on.Unfortunately it's only in a more private instructional setting that one can really try to tailor information.Thanks, Adam
@akaBPhife8 жыл бұрын
+ben gurion Excuse me, but for you to come to a righty's channel and ask him to teach left-handed golf or to ask him to find a lefty and teach with his same skill and knowledge is just plain silly. Here's the fix if flipping is too difficult for you.....find a left-handed instructor. Sorry Adam I had to reply.
@mikerodrick24308 жыл бұрын
A righties channel? WTF? Is there a lefties channel? You're just plain silly! Quit being an a-hole.