How to Hit THE FAIRWAY FINDER // Driver Tee Shot Under Pressure

Looking at the technique and launch conditions required to hit a reliable tee shot with the driver!
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[@ArmyGolfBC]

Fun video! I've finally just accepted that my fairway finder is a squeezy low heely fade that usually finds the right rough, but never any trouble.

[@armandvisser9935]

Something Different from the Dirty Dogs but love it. This would be a really cool feature... coarse management with some tech insight. Nice work guys!!

[@joetato2227]

Yes, would love more of this!

[@robertbogdan7058]

@@joetato2227 Count me in on this too! I love the mental/strategic aspects of the game as much as the equipment side.

[@jacksoni349]

Can you guys do a livestream of a full round? Match play!

[@josuedarwin4390]

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[@johnnyesteban89]

@Josue Darwin Instablaster :)

[@josuedarwin4390]

@Johnny Esteban Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@josuedarwin4390]

@Johnny Esteban it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy:D Thank you so much you saved my account !

[@johnnyesteban89]

@Josue Darwin Glad I could help :)

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Really like that kind of video. I know you guys don't necessarily fancy yourselves as an instructional or swing mechanics type of channel but I remember what Ian said in one of your podcast interviews, fitters have to be 75% fitter 25% swing coach, maybe content like this fits into that latter 25% area a little bit? I like it!

[@scottsainsbury8603]

Hi Guys, this was a day late for me. My home course is a links course & we had 25 - 35 km/hr winds for our Medal round!! Most of the wind was across but 4 of our holes were into this “breeze”. Thanks for this, I have learnt something!! 🥺

[@oldgold5848]

I think next time you should try the hardest shot in golf....the topped drive into the concrete surround of the winter tee which then goes back over your head and behind the trees at the back of the tee leaving you a second shot not only fifty yards longer than your first but blocked out as well. It is such a tough shot that I have only managed it once....

[@Dreama40]

😂😂hehe.... I can help you! lol

[@NIGEMMM]

Really good messages there We need more of these little comps between you guys Very entertaining

[@jasong546]

I only recently found your channel, and this proves that you have the best job ever!

[@paulbown3960]

Thanks as always boys to keeping us all entertained with the best content on KZbin

[@lloyddavies7753]

Best golf you tuber in the game in my opinion would love to get fitted by you guys what a dream👍🏼👍🏼 keep up the good work guys and stay safe!

[@viktornordvall5439]

This type of instructional videos are gold boys. Keep it up! 👍

[@drywater_]

I hit this shot by putting the ball, tee'd down, a bit up in my stance (like I'm going to hit a fade), set up square to my target, and put about 60 percent of my weight on my front foot (vertical spine angle). Has been very consistent for me.

[@banditbaker1675]

That was Cool! That damn burn seems to follows you round on the 17th & 18th at Carnoustie, so by the time you get to the 18th tee boss all you can think of is draining a Pint in the hotel!

[@benjamingonzales9580]

Great video boys. Lots to gain from this video. 🍻 cheers from Las Vegas.

[@brentninedorf6617]

A Situation or Scenario Saturday would be cool during the lockdown. Could get into club options for your distances but also throw in for average golfer options too. I appreciate the thought process side of things as well as the obvious technical/fitting side. I always feel more confident knowing the why behind things, and I feel like my game has improved from knowing some of the equipment limitations or poor set make up choices from your content so that I can play more to my strengths. More good shots and more good misses is making it more fun to play. Appreciate the content as always.

[@jbspullins1725]

Great video, really appreciate that the content is thought provoking and really makes you think, not just pushing out videos for the sake of it. Golf courses opened here in Alberta Saturday , my home course about a week away, stoked to finally get out there. Thanks again for the daily content.

[@bobrekiel]

One of the best content yet! More please. Can't wait to apply these tips, especially driving into a stiff wind! Keep up the great work.

[@bassamakasheh]

Love the Scottish accent reminds me of my days in Edinburgh in 75. I liked that. More of the same please 👍

[@TheOgieone]

Excellent tip, looking forward to trying it out on the course!....might be a better option than automatically going to the driving iron on tight/stressful holes.🤔

[@nathanwatkins5252]

Actually for me, this was a great video that gives me something to work on, I now live in California and have to deal with that ocean wind and this needs to be a part of my game.

[@jeremycolston8383]

Nice video guys. Played yesterday for the first time this season, thanks to covid. But it was windy as hell, probably 15-20mph constant. And was also using a new driver, Cobra f9. Took me little bit to figure out to tee it down some and move it back a little. Didn't shoot good, but still had a blast. Stay safe, hit'em straight.

[@davidmalone4017]

These videos are truly outstanding-my bucket list is to be fitted by these guys-someday…

[@golf007sd2]

As much as I respect each of you gents...such a scenario is a far, far. far cry from the real Sunday final hole swing. Hence, you have not walked and played 4 rounds back-to-back, moreover, the physical stress on your body, not to mention the mental stress (leading a major) is by no means represented in the shoots you both hit. A player's ability to execute such a swing is, in my book, not something that can be simulated. That aside, thank you as always for thinking out of the box and provide us food for thought....cheers!

[@89Sod]

Strange comment, dont think they are making the video for the benefit of anyone who is a good enough to be leading a major buddy... they are giving us mere mortals a go to way of finding a fairway under pressure, which for most of us will b to win the Saturday sweep.. not a claret jug.

[@golf007sd2]

@@89Sod I get what you are saying bud. My point was, which I hope came across in some fashion, the "state of a player" in all aspect of doing the right thing in the heat of the moment is something that can NEVER be simulated. Having a plan in what to do and what not to do is a total differeent argument; to that end, TXG did a great job in giving us all things to think about.

[@johntlittle5925]

I always like your detailed videos. This one although was science to the course. Real life and cool. Two buds in a real scenario with built in course management to boot!

[@colin3330]

Really interesting to hear you each talk through it. It's things that I somewhat do internally but, I have really only been thinking through it more recently. Getting another prospective can help me think of different attack style shots versus safe softs. Would love to see a full round, match play style.

[@marinmb44]

15 to 20 minute videos are perfect length. Cheers!

[@stephendibari5010]

Great video guys...certainly enjoyed it while I’m home recovering from COVID-19!!

[@andrewooo001]

And just like that you guys put out another great video! You should do more content about course management and situational play. I believe most amateurs like me struggle with course management and situational playing. It helps us become better golfers without having to buy a new shafts (noticed I didn't say driver nor clubs? 😉)

[@roejye06]

I liked this a lot, get to see some course management in action. Wish you could get Sam in there to show us how to recover from our plan that's been destroyed by punching ourselves in the mouth lol.

[@craignelson5689]

Really love this type of video! I've been trying to hit low cuts into the wind, but after seeing this it makes sense that they'd spin up a bit more than a draw (which is my natural shape anyways). I'll give some low draws a shot today :)

[@GSHOCKOUTDOORS]

Cool to see the numbers on Ian's shot. I really thought that was going to stall but it did so well. Next one is long approach shots by the looks of it! (I also struggle with these)

[@JPMoon]

Great video, very useful!! Andrew Rice is a beast btw!!

[@mangoman2148]

A friend of mine said 3-putt pars are the worst feeling in golf. I disagreed and said the worst feeling is watching your drive fly straight at somebody's house, helpless to do anything but pray it doesn't break something expensive. It's happened to me dozens of times... This video might be a good one for me!

[@jamesmclauchlin2600]

Really helpful tips. Putting these in my memory bank!

[@danielcohen3159]

Love the course management videos, guys! And you do it in style, without the clickbait titles of "HOW TO BREAK 80 EVERY TIME!!!" Can't wait to see some on-course videos. Ian, did you ever go to King Tut's in Glasgow? One of my favorite rock clubs in the world to play.

[@williaki37]

Loved the video. Thanks for those tips to use. Golf is open now so I can give it a try.

[@nicholasmartin3540]

Great video gentlemen. I think more course management videos would be fantastic!! We could all learn to shave a couple stroke off of our score! Keep up the fantastic work.

[@gbC4mpos]

Freaking great video. I love your guys channel

[@morgancross5481]

There is an instagram video of Tony taking an actual "full" swing hitting 200mph ball speed on Trackman, just crazy. Now he just needs to tighten up his putting and he'll be a real force.

[@bobbyk3469]

Like the course management videos. Would love to see some tips from tough lies when you can get back outside.

[@frankyang7958]

My method of finding a fairway under pressure....lots of mulligans! Great video.

[@richardsdiaz1]

Definitely food for thought. For me, my got to shot has always been a cut. I have a lot of trust in it and feel like I can reproduce it u set pressure.

[@peterschaldemose7861]

This is such good use of the software!

[@guitarsandgolfballs]

When Matt was describing Ian's shot I was starting to get nervous for him!.more please

[@gregwainwright4195]

Brilliant to see a different plan to play a hole as an amateur it’s very hard not to get the big dog out and try and smash it!

[@MrRiddington]

Good content. The tee height vid and this one, player stuff was great. Mikey Likes it!

[@really7832]

Love the course management videos

[@alexdesta6312]

Matt, it looks like you’ve added a little float load in your swing at the top. Is that something you’ve been trying to add to your swing.

[@JeremyLevis]

Definitely more like this please.

[@wallstreetoneil]

I think both of those approaches were hitting the Grandstand that would have been there, just like Van de velde, and then bouncing back over the burn.

[@howardbarker276]

Well every day is a learning day in lockdown & it does help if you have great facilities like you do. 👍

[@craigtalbot9316]

Enjoyed that guys thanks!! Played there 2 rounds 2 years ago, both drives down 18 perfect on fairway followed by 2 perfect chunks into the burn 😂😂 whats the plan for those shots Ian and Matt 😂😂

[@nathanaulenbach6997]

Love this new video series! What I was impressed with the most is that you both kept your club head speed up the same as your normal drive! Do you recommend still swinging as hard for a safe shot? Or do you think it’s best to swing a little softer/slower to help you find the fairway?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Depends on the player, but in general a confident swing is best - doesn’t benefit most people to try to slow down as it usually causes some hesitation and lack of release

[@nathanaulenbach6997]

TXG Tour Experience Golf Thanks guys! I can totally agree with that, and I’ll look to apply that more in the future. Have confidence in the shot and swing! Maintain my tempo.

[@earlblevins1284]

Loved it. A bit like war games.

[@matthewmcarthur8388]

Great content... I really enjoy y’all’s channel.

[@gordonmillar6358]

Dougie Donnelly commentary “And the Champion Golfer of the Year is Scotland’s own Ian Fraser, and the crowd have gone wild as he raises the Claret Jug”

[@nickmarr1]

Loved the format and purpose of this, boys. Wish I’d watched this and your other playing into wind videos before playing a very breezy Askernish on South Uist last year! Please keep these coming. 👍🏻

[@drjeckel6209]

Matty ... "common baby ... *child voice* - MY NERVES!" HAHA!

[@wesleymccurry5427]

I like the format as a video

[@sterlingjuarez]

I love these videos, the science and technique behind certain shots. I know you aren’t trying to do instruction, but just knowing what goals I’m trying to hit helps me a lot. At least then I can go out on a course or to the range and I know what I’ve got to do. Also: New TXG video pops up on a Saturday?! Yes, please! We’re collectively starved for entertainment. What is it Matty says? “Dance, monkey, dance!”

[@rickcudmore8156]

That was very informative. Interesting that you both missed to the right.

[@glennmeldrum8257]

"There might be the best lesson on finding a fairway - hit it solid" I really try to do that with every shot and often, I just don't😜

[@wadepreston3401]

That was fun to watch guys

[@stuartholmes6262]

Great video guys. I would've liked to have seen you apply the same amount of time and theorizing to the approach shots though. I believe a bit more analysis would have resulted in a muchbetter shot and result for each of you.

[@jonchadwick1171]

Are you familiar with Bertie Cordle's DST COMPRESSOR and the principles of lag tension at impact?

[@4plus4equalsmoo]

so interesting to see how much matt's swing has changed since being with shawn

[@richardwinczewski3264]

another interesting video from the boys 👍

[@kenhayward5720]

Good vlog. Keep them coming.

[@deanhancock429]

Great video and very helpful 👍

[@ceebee9711]

Champion Golfer Of The Year..... Ian Fraser

[@goatman67al]

Great info guys! 👍🏼

[@rstar88105]

Next time I’m playing golf with my buddies I am going to picture myself playing a $10k per hole skins game with no backer. That should get you ready for heavy pressure.

[@bjosch69]

Hey guys, love your channel, amazing content. Would love to hear your thoughts on shaft spine alignment and flowing /flo. Just starting again playing golf after a near 20year break and technology certainly has come an awfull long way, and leaves me trying to separate the good from the bad stuff now ;-)

[@erickbauer8888]

Good video great advise

[@launscott8746]

Why not go 3 iron keep trajectory low and placement below the pin?

[@ScottDreyfus]

I'd love to head Ian's thoughts about Sim VS M5. I liked M5 until it cracked. I'm currently searching for a new Fw finder. Right now it's 3 wood /st190ts with an old school Fujikura 857ti! I had an extra in the closet and forgot how super smooth it was.

[@clubchampionmedia]

found SIM to be faster and more stable than M5

[@ScottDreyfus]

@@clubchampionmedia that's good to hear. The M5 had two big misses. Shots out of the toe could go right of right with descent face to path, and high strikes didn't spin enough and fell out of the sky hauling ass left. I loved it when I was on, but always in the back of my mind, had fear of a miss that I had no idea which side of the planet it might land on. It cracked after five months of miss hits, and #TeamTaylormade were nice enough to replace it. After a head cracks I tend to loose faith in the design no matter how well it performed. I think Callaway rogue SZ was the best driver ever made from a performance standpoint, but I broke 3 of them in 11 months. I just don't like having to figure out a new driver head every 3 months. They are all a little different.

[@Dan-nh8nu]

Good stuff, I'll remember that at club champs :-)

[@danielkeeley203]

Very useful men, thanks

[@markkirk3049]

Hit it solid all the time

[@mattyice3525]

Hey guys random ? I’m really struggling with my wedges particularly a 110-70 yards it’s killing my game any advice on a wedge to try we just have a lot of tight lies and hard pan here and makes the wedge game tough currently carry a 48-115yds 54-105yds and 58-85yds taylormade milled grinds

[@dduplessis399]

If you play a fade but you hate playing for a fade on every hole because you play alot different courses.What would you do?

[@cwugrad396]

As great a ball striker as Matt is playing Ian on a Scottish golf course in the wind ... a little home field advantage can be hard to beat

[@SuperDakiz]

yes do a full round come on!

[@samsmith962]

More please xx

[@adamm9927]

A 5 on the last to drop the lead. Off to the playoff hole lads.

[@gtsgolf9410]

yep, liked it. Would help on a day when you had the slices as well?

[@clubchampionmedia]

For sure

[@quoostonator]

What I'd do for a GC Quad right now!

[@jazzka1000]

Hi guys! Great stuff as always. Btw, are there courses open in Canada?

[@clubchampionmedia]

Not in our area yet

[@donutpress1191]

Did Matt get his custom head for his driver yet?

[@clubchampionmedia]

callaway aren't shipping anything at the moment, so will be a bit stil

[@mazzerattimike8695]

That was fun👌

[@benjaminpham6015]

Haha tee down and back in the stance to lessen the aoa... Yet Ian is still at 6.9 👆 😅 *oops you actually said this at the end..

[@neilstableford3831]

JVV problem was ball bounced out of stand then out of water. Staying in either he wins. I agree his tee shot was bad.

[@richdouglas2311]

Whenever I need to hit the fairway with a driver, I club down to a 3-wood or hybrid!

[@MrAhuraMazda]

Matty hits his 3 wood 285 plus why not just use that?

[@michaeldevore2205]

course strategy, why not lay up in front of bern and flight a wedge

[@clubchampionmedia]

you could, but i don't think many would lay up for 4iron yardage

[@michaeldevore2205]

@@clubchampionmedia While true, and I wouldn't either, I do remember David Toms winning a major with a layup and I believe he had hybrid into a green.

[@hollywood_golf]

1st....love these videos

[@blackedmirror5073]

Google is too omniscient. They must have seen from my gps data how far off my misses were during my round earlier.

[@MikeDoba]

Fairway finders under pressure need pressure. So if you plan on future videos like this you need to pressure yourselves. How? Lets see.. Make Par or TXG merch will be given away. And it cant be like 1 item.. Enough items to where you feel pressured!? Or something like that

[@maxgrahlher2206]

I would more appreciate if you stick close to equipment. That‘s your strength and the deep insides and tests there make the difference to any other golf youtube channel.

[@TheGunnyUSMC]

Guys are you talking about my fairway or one of the other fairways. Lol.