How to play better golf (14-28 handicap)

[@joelkinder5224]

Yup. 1 of the golfers at my course said, "this game is easy, 3 shots down the middle, putt for par." I've slowed my swing down, hitting every club in my bag now, and it works.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Keep it smooth my friend. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@johnbeard3733]

I've been playing golf for 50 years at a high level single-digit handicap for over 40 years but I can't stop watching these videos they are outstanding great advice for anybody

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Love to hear that John. Thanks for watching! -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@kristrayer7950]

Jimmy, I don’t normally comment on videos, but I have to say that of all the 100s of golf videos and golf KZbinrs I’ve watched…you’re the best. The way you make the repeatable golf swing so easy is amazing. You have helped my golf game a ton and I will be passing your lessons on to friends. My golf balls now jump straight off the face of my clubs and I don’t even have to swing out of my shoes. Keep doing what you’re doing! Great to see this stuff coming out from a regular golfer

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I love to hear this. Thank you for watching

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayer]

I hadn’t find this channel yet. But last Sunday I took the mindset of playing smart with as little ego as I could. Got my first pars ever and bogeyed so much. It was great. Love this concept.

[@PeterLarsenJr]

Jimmy, I am someone who got so damn frustrated with golf that I gave it up in 2018. But recently I’ve wanted to get back into it but just needed somebody who I could watch and learn from you. Are that guy. I’m a younger senior citizen, trying to get back into this word that I used to love. Your videos are helping me.

[@tomanderson1129]

For me the best part of this video is your acceptance of the poor driver shot. You kept your poise:(22:30) "This is golf, and you must continue..." I'm telling myself those exact words from now on. Thank you so much for making this crazy game so real for us.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

thanks for watching! -jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@ronpagliaro3442]

Hi Jimmy, love the fact that you do not edit the videos. Played the first 9 holes May 1, in league play, shot a 45 using your techniques, got rid of the 60 year olds from the hot tub, replaced with 30 and 40 year olds, made only 1 and 2 puts, best ever. Thank you for your help, Ron Pagliaro , not easy at 76 years old.

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

Happy news Ron! Keep it up.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Atta boy Ron. Keep it smooth. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@JoeMorales-v5f]

Jimmy, I just started watching you. Man you make the game so easy, no pressure, low and slow keep the truck moving .... Love you man thanks jimmy

[@oromoanapotini5242]

Today it a beautiful day nice to learn from you bro I enjoy your lessons

[@jeffe.9904]

Hey Jimmy, I just discovered your channel and I really enjoy your videos, keep'em coming 😀, thanks.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Hey! Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.

[@christiansmith2140]

Need this guy in my ear during every round. Good video

[@chuck3605]

Jaime, every time I go to the range I watch your videos the night before. I am not good by any means but, your videos are definitely helping bit by bit. Gracias camarada.

[@rontapley232]

this is the most realistic on the course instruction video out there, great shots, not so great shots, but all very real!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Golf is real. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@jimbugs12]

"everybody's trying to hit it 350; it's not gonna happen for you, it's not" maybe the greatest amateur advice EVER!!!!! good stuff dude

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

And yet I've played with guys who claim 300 off the tee but in reality they were 235-250.

[@CAL4Eagles]

I'm most impressed with your patience with your camera man.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Hahahaha. That guy is a disaster. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@carlchappell6383]

Love it Jimmy you have me laughing every video so relatable keep em coming

[@Danydank]

After watching your videos my game has improved !! My score has improved every time and putting is no longer a problem or stressful 😂 I’m always invited to the tropicana hot tub 😂🤣

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Lets go!!! Glad the hot tub is working for you. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@daltonsocal18]

Dude this guy's great play small ball helps your game a lot

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Yes it does!Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@mreyes8519]

The “grip it and rip it” mentality currently helps me not overthink the shot. Just swing and make good contact. Not maxing out any distance records anytime soon, so ease up and make it centered and solid. These walkthroughs are super helpful in getting in the right frame of mind.

[@darrenjames2348]

Jimmy, I’m loving your videos. Can’t wait to get out and play next time……keeping it on the grass, nice and smooth. Thanks for your advice.

[@richcole6287]

I found you a few days ago and low and slow is my new and only swing thought. I hitting fairways again!😄

[@MGCOHN]

Jimmy has become my favorite golfer by far!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Thats awesome. Thanks so much. Thanks for watching! -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@lel1523]

Same. The Bob Ross of golf. Awesome. Happy little birdies in his world.

[@billgalante1181]

Jimmy, you are my favorite golfer, what a great teacher.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Thank you for always watching Bill. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@teddyzamba1396]

You cannot overstate the beauty of keeping the ball on grass...short grass...nice..

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Most important part of the game.

[@murraysye2260]

I just found your channel. Awesome advice to an unknown handicap golfer. But, your advice is so practical and I'll be using it in my next round.

[@tommyfarley463]

Jimmy, your buddy's humor got me to watching him, dat's it....he has me now watching you. The best thing I can say about your videos is that you make this ol hacker BELIEVE,that i can play this game. Thank you, sir.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

You sure can play tommy. Keep it smooth. Thanks for watching

[@FloridaNativeFishingChannel]

Great video. I just started golfing again 2 months ago and was shooting high to mid 90s the first month. With better course management and not hitting driver every tee shot, im now back down to mid to low 80s. Once i can start hitting driver a bit better again hopefully ill be back into the 70s with better course management. Bogies on tough par 4s is always good for anybody. Keeping ball in play and not taking drops is so much more fun and works wonders for your score and confidence.

[@ZebulaJams]

I really like your mentality while playing. Thanks for this.

[@mariad750]

Awesome video and approach! The short game and putting is the great equalizer.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Love to hear these comments. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@Capo51]

Truly great way to teach patience of playing golf. Loved this Tropicana hot tub put drill 👏. Nxt time on court try to play this way. This is what I need to cool down my crazy ambitious shots. Sometimes they work well but often not. Better strategy is presented here: just aim for Par. And mostly get a Bogye. But avoid Double Bogeys t .

[@br0ken86]

I love how relaxed and easy going your plays are. You really encourage confidence and common sense. Great videos - I'll hopefully remember your pointers this weekend 😅

[@bradleyjohnson322]

Hi Jimmy, gotta say thank you for your videos, First time out after 2 year hiatus due to a wreaked shoulder. Shot for me a respectable 96 on punched greens, No lost balls, only 2- 3 putts and, highest hole was a 7. Your teaching methods work.

[@mitchspear]

Thanks for the new approach to the golf swing. I'm taking less shots per round each time out...I'll be buying sweet new hat to support you. Thanks!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Love to hear it. Thanks for the support. Here’s the link tropicanagolfshop.com/products/trop-king-snapback-hat

[@ronedwards8197]

Love watching your videos!!! How do you make it look so easy. Great content

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

golf is not hard. we make it hard. Thanks for watching. - jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@williamludwick77]

9:02 is your recommendation the same, if the sand is compacted - like really hard (almost "rock-like"), on those less than spectacular courses?

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I hit every green side bunker shot the same way. Works well for me

[@ianw3294]

Thank you for great advice. I am going to follow your tips. Ian from Australia.

[@tomdeegan9717]

Just came across your video, very helpful and simple. What is a good drill loosen my hips and get your smooth swing

[@MichaelSisley-fw3xr]

I'm old. I like to put my foot up on a bench and very slowly move towards my knee. Switch, do the other side. I do this until I can feel my hip Flexer muscles deciding to cooperate. I also will spread my feet pretty wide and slowly turn the upper body side to side. Don't force it, go slowly. Stay with it just a bit and slowly try to go farther each time. I try to get some stretching at home before I arrive at the course. I will stretch more once I get there, before I hit a few range balls. If you feel loose, you can swing easy like Jimmy stated.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

All stiffness comes from hamstrings. Lift your toe off the ground and then bend over to try to touch them. thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@kvandekolk]

You have a nice and easy shallow swing my friend. Great REAL golf videos!

[@StephenHall-ew1dx]

Thank you Jimmy.. Another great video! Much appreciated..

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Thanks for watching! -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@MyGolfCoach929]

More relaxing than my massage therapist.. Easyyyyy does it 😄 also if it’s close enough to green and not confident chipping just putt a little harder to get on the green 👍👍

[@davidburns9758]

Played a tight course today. Didn't play smart. I'm doing what you're talking about from now on. You understand this maddening game

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Gotta keep it simple during the hard times! Thanks for watching.

[@davidburns9758]

I'm a 10 at my home course it's pretty wide open but when I go tighter courses I play like at my home course. Maybe (if you haven't already done it) have an episode about transitioning from home course to unfamiliar course

[@markzinda8863]

Keep it on the short grass! Perfect advise. Oh, and nice new shoes!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Thanks for the comment Mark. Gotta keep em shiny. thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@findareversemortgage6588]

16th hole Via Verde? Great coaching! Did you know Frank Piermarini?

[@ChrisCrowe-rs1oz]

Really enjoy these videos and I love the approach! :)

[@jonathanr4571]

I am trying to find Jimmy's "hands in concrete" video. That was a game changer for me, wanted to revisit it.

[@anth1235]

Im really enjoying your content, ive been subscribed a short while now, some of the analogies are great, the hot tub idea when putting, the wave at the camera man so you dont over swing. The way youre playing these holes is just stress free completely. It inspires confidence, thanks!

[@BABaracus42]

Great lesson. Thank you.

[@stevewilson7915]

Great advice, great video. Thanks for posting this!!! Cheers

[@rayherrick331]

Best Golf videos on KZbin!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@kurtg9684]

So I'm confused. If I miss the hot tub, can I still get in it? Great stuff. When I play golf, I hear my dad's voice telling me as a teen, stay out of trouble. Great advice for golf too. Thanks for the common sense videos!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Hahaha. Glad theyre working for you. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@frankhernandez6883]

*Good Golf - G00d Tips! Golf IS truly MENTAL* 🤪

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

It sure is!! Thanks for watching! -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@AlbertoSauceda]

Great way to make it look easy

[@apknox507]

OG shot tracer. Respect

[@81Justathought]

I love the look of those irons

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Me too!! Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@81Justathought]

@@TropicanaEntertainment what model are they?

[@LorenzoTiscareno]

Hey Jimmy. Can you share your camera set up with us? Also what do you use to easily set up and pick up the camera before and after shots?

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I just use an iphone and a terrible tripod. I edit with i movie

[@LorenzoTiscareno]

Thanks bro

[@seanwagner4958]

Hi Jimmy. Love the tips and they have been working for me. So, thank you. Question, what do you do, to know you are lined up for the shot you’re hitting.?

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Line my feet up parallel to the flight of the ball that I wish to hit. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@badova123]

Buddy you look like you come straight from Magic City. Love it.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Maybe I did :) thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@mikefresquez4258]

Hello Johnny, was wondering, do you use any fairway woods? Thanks for your time on your channel, my wife & I so enjoy your info.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Hey Mike. I do not use any woods. Here’s a 3 hour video that includes, WHAT IN MY BAG. tropicanagolfshop.com/products/golf-my-way

[@cuartz630]

Have a Bob Ross mindset while swinging, the club is your paintbrush and you’re painting a landscape

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

You got it!! Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@peterdane]

Hi Jimmy, I've just watched some of your videos today and I'm inspired! My game has been all over the place the past 12 months, handicap increased by 6 strokes while trying everything under the sun with no success. I'll be practicing with the reduced back swing etc in the next couple of days and looking for some improvement in my club game at the end of the week. One question please....on a scale from 1 to 100%, how hard should we hit the ball? Thanks & regards....

[@MikkiSkye06]

"I take it back here and swing it around my body... it goes back, it goes down" lololol

[@robertbain5076]

Solid advice! One thing I rarely see mentioned is playing from the right tees. If you are a 18+ handicap, you probably shouldn’t be playing from the blue tees!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I agree kinda. You can be 80 years old and still a 5 handicap. Shouldn't play from the back tees. Thanks for watching and for the comment. As a courtesy Tropicana would like to offer you 20% off to support our merch. visit tropicanagolfshop.com/collections/tropicana-merch and use code TROP20

[@billymetheny2736]

Dude, you sound exactly like Jared Wesley from LiveTraders... voice, cadence, tone... even the sarcasm... everything! Lol

[@SarasotaTim]

Hi Mike I haven’t been on your channel in quite a while. I’m also a KZbinr (Sarasota Tim) and you inspired me to start my channel and actually do exactly what you were doing as I had a Toyota 4Runner but I never did. However, my channel did take off making videos about social Security and other things and now I’m pretty successful, traveling in an RV at 65 years old basically videoing my life. My Social Security videos made me popular a year ago with millions of views. So I’m sitting here in Utah in my RV and I’m subscribed to your channel I was thinking let me check in and see what you’re up to and I saw the thumbnail of you in the hospital! I make devotional videos two or three times a week along with my regular videos as I am a Christian and I tell people on my channel nobody is promised tomorrow live your life today. I’m gonna be praying for you and prayer works my friend. Thank God for your wife and you were home and lots of other things that many have already said. You will be stronger and better and your KZbin channel will grow even larger in the weeks ahead. Get well soon and don’t worry for tomorrow for tomorrow. 😎-ST

[@jimsollmi3600]

Another great video on one of the most rundown golf courses I have ever seen. I can only imagine how well you could play on a halfway decent maintained course. LOL

[@DuckieGolf]

Just finished my first 54 holes and I’m sitting at a 28.5. Gonna start focusing on better play and course management

[@thomasrichardson-ev1wp]

When I was 49 I had cancer of the head and neck. I wasn’t able to eat for 4 months. After treatment they wouldn’t let me take out my feeding tube until I proved I could maintain my current weight. I had lost 40 lbs. with feeding tube in me I played Torrey Pines North. My drives were about 160 yards. I needed a six iron to hit a 120 yard shot. I shot 83 from the middle tees.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Wow. What an amazing story and the fact that you’re still here is even better. Keep on keepin on. Thanks for watching.

[@scooter5940]

Bogeys are, for most of us, your friend. I could always hit the ball a fairly long way. Several pars every round and often a birdie. But still typically shoot in the mid-90’s or sometimes worse - too many doubles and triples, from too many drivers out of bounds, trying to thread hybrids 200+ yards into a green guarded by water, or mindlessly trying to blast a 3-wood off the deck with no real goal in mind. There is some great advice here.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I love to hear that. Thanks for watching. For more info and more content visit : www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@CCain-gl5fe]

I feel like scooter's doppelganger!

[@scooter5940]

@@CCain-gl5feI had two rounds - one in a club tournament and one more casual with my brother- with FOUR birdies each round, and did not break 90. True story. How bad is that??

[@dannytait3667]

Another great inspiring video 👍thank you 🙏

[@chrisfellows6184]

DUDE! First time post and first watch of any of your content. I've never even heard of you until i was scrolling randomly earlier and stopping because i thought you like looked like some jerseys guy you see from movies. This is fucking amazing! I love the approach you are taking. Almost like a confidence, thought coach take. I think most have heard many times from old timers, about using 7 iron only on par 4s , but dont ever do it. But ithere is something different going on here. You've got a beautiful swing and its obvious you can play. I really enjoyed this. Please dont take this the wrong way and it may not come out how I hope it does. I have this funny thought that pops up at different times in the video that i see a golfing version of Ron Burgundy. I honestly loves this. I cant decide if this a character youve created or not. As I said before, it's obvious you can play. You have a perfect classic swing and finish. I love the style of humor going on. Im sorry if you took any of that wrong. Far from it. If this is a character you have made you need a movie. I'd go to watch. And if its not a character you developed it doesn't matter, it's still great stuff. You are on to something. Thank you. Im going to share this not just to my golfing friends but all of my friends. Take care man.

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Enjoy your relaxed style Jimmy but your course, particularly the fairways are in crap condition but the greens are lovely.

[@chrismartin500]

Incredible golf philosophy for us mortals. You have to practice that short game for sure though.

[@tma6983]

Outstanding!

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Thanks for watching! -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@heathperry2635]

I watched a couple of videos yesterday before my round and shot the best round of my life with less is more!! I might not shoot a 78 the rest of summer.

[@roberttysinger4837]

Enjoyed the info. I have no handicap established so I will ask this knowing that slope, average score and other things come in to play but what does a 25 handicapper generally score?

[@StephenHall-ew1dx]

A general rule for calculating handicap is that your handicap number is your average strokes over par. So if you are a 25 handicap, generally that would mean you average 25 shots over par per 18 holes.. The calculation is not exact for the trolls out there but its relatively correct! So if par is 72, 25 Handicap means you average 97 strokes per 18 holes..

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Over 105 normally. Thanks for watching! -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@phreak761]

​@@StephenHall-ew1dxHandicap has nothing to do with your average strokes, it's calculated using your best 8 rounds out of your last 20. A 10 handicap does not average 82 on a par 72 course, they may shoot 82 8 out of 20 times, the other 12 times they may shoot 105. Golf will kill you if you think you're supposed to shoot your handicap or less every time.

[@kanawa43]

It would help us if you showed us your ball position. Is it more towards your back foot?

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I play everything back in my stance toward my back foot. Better compression. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@jeffreygitomer]

For this handicap look at par as bogey , take stress off and bogey golf is 90 on par 72 . When u do reach in regulation u have good chance for par and then you can beat 90

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Youre spot on Jeff. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@wallofstone]

Charle swhratzl was my neighbor when I lived in South Africa and he told me the same thing. Even if you bogey all par 4 and par the 3s and 5s you will shoot in 80s

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Exactly. Make it easy. thanks for watching. -jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@xilxilxilxilxil]

Anyone know what shoes he’s wearing in the video? Love them.

[@chicago1010]

Jimmy, in some of your shots the camera follows the ball in the air, but is behind you when you hit the shot. How is that possible? Yesterday I played and hit 5 iron (don't have a 3 or 4) off the tees and scored about the same as usual, I could have shot better but had 5 doubles and maybe 3-4 3 putts. Overall I felt much better and never was stressed out. Your thoughts on how to play golf make sense. Thanks

[@EhtizanEditor1]

Hey Jimmy, I just watched your video and I must say that it was really informative and well-made. I was wondering if I could help you edit your videos and repurpose your long videos into highly engaging shorts? I can also make high CTR thumbnails for your channel

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Im not quite certain what it is that you said but It sounds entertaining. Haha.

[@EhtizanEditor1]

@@TropicanaEntertainment I mean, do you need any help in your thumbnail designing and video editing?

[@patrickschaeffersr5963]

Hi Jimmy. Will you please give an example of ball compression and shaft lean? One of my biggest issues with ball contact….

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Dont think about that stuff. Just make sure you swing to a good finish. Everything will take care of itself. thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@patrickschaeffersr5963]

Thank you Good Sir!!

[@adelacruz2887]

My buddies and I were trying to get in the hot tub this past weekend 😅

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

thanks for watching! -jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@liken00ther99]

Man...just hearing you break it down when explaining why people say they can't hit 3 iron is exactly me.. I swing faster, ball further forward etc etc.. I'm just gonna play this game without the science that I obviously don't know, and hit a ball with a stick.

[@randymahony8157]

I aim at the bunker because I never hit what I'm aiming at. Lol . By the way, how was the Srizon soft feel?

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

That was actually a fun ball. Im back to ODIN though.

[@thehuynhstoriescuocsongomy9802]

What camera and tripod are you using? Please share

[@Trilobite098]

Very good advice.

[@charlesbond4413]

How much did your game improve when you started showing others your easy swing, strategy and club choice? It’s been great for my game.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

I play great when I dont try to do to much. Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@Kirtlington-Bandit]

My mates think i’ve lost it when I start talking about getting into the hot tub…. My course greens are some of the hardest around , 1 three putt in last two rounds and two low 80’s rounds the first for ages 100% works 👍 I hit a five wood 230 + yards the other day through the green never hit even close to that just slowing it all down and swing.

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Stay smoooooth! Thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@new_Dharma_Semesta]

Nice tips thanks❤

[@mikegruber172]

Great! Great Video!

[@anthonyblue1877]

This Is Great

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

glad you like it. thanks for watching

[@Meco_Ziggy]

I like the bing, bang, boom in your older videos than 3-2-1 😊 Either way the rhythm is still the same

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Gotta stay smooth. thanks for watching. -Jimmy www.tropicanagolfshop.com

[@rajupatel2954]

I love it good advice

[@raventalks2776]

What course are you at?

[@nathantavares4522]

Played like crap the other day with my wife... Made her feel like she was a pro golfer. So...a good day to be golfing.

[@sreaper08]

I agreed but keep forgetting once I'm on the course...:(

[@OshoMendes]

As humans that is to effortless and calm we like action

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

maybe, calm down.

[@OshoMendes]

@@TropicanaEntertainmentjust coming from driving range applying your technique it was amazing

[@michaelblack2334]

The older you get you use course management more. I am 71 years old and I treat every hole like a bogey. It takes off the pressure. I always end up with 5-6 pars and the occasional birdie

[@TropicanaEntertainment]

Its easy to play well when you stay relaxed. You got it right. Thanks for watching and for the comment. As a courtesy Tropicana would like to offer you 20% off to support our merch. visit tropicanagolfshop.com/collections/tropicana-merch and use code TROP20

[@BenjaminBrown-o8r]

1:10 I feel like this dude is personally attacking me right now lol