*How should your irons sit on the ground!? Don’t get this wrong because it had a huge impact on your strike location & direction*
@rayhuckell726311 ай бұрын
Just found this excellent video on how to sit irons on the ground. Five minutes age I dropped a comment on getting irons with the right amount of shaft angle on another video of Yours. Many years ago I had a 56 degree wedge that always had everything going left or even hooking left. I had the shaft angle changed which corrected these off line shots.Your subscribers may be interested in this type of information. Ray
@Islanddweller1811 ай бұрын
Moving forward it’s hands slightly forward of centre. Thx Alex I think this will help me compress the ball better
@Vnam7211 ай бұрын
Good vid. It's not obvious either. I've seen a number of pros and they wouldn't answer the question. It took me best part of 3yrs to realise that the shaft is leaning forward at address and this is where it returns. Now I hit the ball properly! My longest iron is a 6 but this is a hangover from my bad iron days, I have a 5 I reckon would work now.
@user-sq7pf6jv2i11 ай бұрын
I am a retired engineer and you do a great job explaining WHY the particular drill and set up is. A great help.
@liquidsmokemustang153711 ай бұрын
If one just looks at a tour pro’s divot, it is plane to see that their divot almost always has a skinny tail on the players side of it, then you see the full club head width going forward. Nice tip Alex.
@RobPickles7 ай бұрын
I had problems with low ball flight because of this issue. I was too far up with my toe. My 8 iron was only averaging 60 ft . Now its averaging 90 ft. The strike is also loads better as im now hitting the middle of the club with lots more consistency. Also it's improved my posture. Thanks Alex great video's.
@jeffreypillar497711 ай бұрын
Alex, I'm an older golfer that's lost major distance from driver through SW, I feel my shoulder turn is limiting a full swing. How can I get more rotation or bigger shoulder turn. I've been playing for 43years and used to be able to hit the 300yd drives and 150yd 7 irons. Can you help me out? Always love your lessons and tips been subscribed for sometime now.
@dennisfehrman560711 ай бұрын
Heck yeah Alex! That tip on the finger knuckles of lead hand is awesome. Thanks.😊
@natemorris53511 ай бұрын
Longest iron in my bag is a 3 iron, then a 4 hybrid, then 5-PW. 3 iron usually only comes out if I need to recover from the woods or if I'm feeling extra confident lol
@danielgreer9811Ай бұрын
Thumbnail diagram showing red impact spots on club face confuses me. Assuming ball is laying on the dashed line, why is red spot at different height above the dashed line for the three club angles.
@KipThomas-dn2em11 ай бұрын
Longest iron 4 iron. Love the video lesson. They have really helped my golf game. Keep them coming
@ramlanhusain481111 ай бұрын
Thanks. I have been following your lessons quite a long time ago. From Malaysia hc17 66yrs old
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
That's great!
@mikebest63411 ай бұрын
Longest iron is 4 ,no rescue club I use a 7 wood ,hate offset clubs as my natural shot is a draw so I don’t need any help going left . One thing to mention is that offset clubs force your shaft position with more hands forward than than clubs with little offset ,this is very noticeable when I pick up the wife’s ping offset shovels,easy to hit but hook city for me .I play mizuno 919 tour irons with kbs lite x shafts and for the most part games fine ,worst case is the shanks which appear from time to time and kills my game ,had them on and off ever since I started playing this game ,I will check my set 8pm after this video later today at the range ,cheers .
@gtplumbing200411 ай бұрын
I've been asking this simple question for ever.
@markbourne856711 ай бұрын
Would you be able to show how to hit a flip shot, and when best time to use this . Mark B
@devinanderson1511 ай бұрын
My longest iron is a 2 iron but I go 2,5,6,7,8,9,pw I typically only use the 2 iron when I’m under trees but I’m starting to use it as a 3 wood alternative for either the rough or hard lies
@peterjurenovskis593311 ай бұрын
Great vid. In some of your shots, the ball placement is towards the hozel. I would have thought that the ball should be in the centre of the face. Pls advise.
@debuller842111 ай бұрын
I have a 2 iron. 2-sw
@kimcampbell942111 ай бұрын
Great tip. Never knew this information. Thank you. Longest iron is a 4. Learning from you big time. Explains my inconsistency. Can't wait to play good golf often.
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Glad to help
@AaronArmentrout11 ай бұрын
It's hard to watch the videos because they spend a lot of time telling me how I or someone else is doing it wrong. Just tell me how to do it. For me that gets confusing and when I go try it I can't remember what was the wrong way or right way. Don't need to sell me on how I'm doing it wrong. I know I'm doing it wrong that's why I'm watching the video instead of golfing. Thanks
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback
@ST-xg3gy11 ай бұрын
Alex, where does your left thumb sit on the grip? Left of the logo, right? Thank you!
@momurda093711 ай бұрын
I so wanted and needed something like this...
@carlgordon93611 ай бұрын
Longest iron is a 2 iron. A proper 2 iron not a driving or utility iron. Fully matches the rest of the set. Great tip for those higher handicappers
@BeWise4Life11 ай бұрын
Currently got 4 wedges up to a 5 iron and then 4-3 hybrids. I got double hybrids at the top and I can hit them beautifully but I miss having longer irons in the bag. I’d rather have a 5 hybrid and a 4 iron even though my 4 hybrid is so reliable…..flies about 190 and gives me about 205 in distance. My 3 hybrid has taken the place of my 5 wood. I do miss having those lower lofted irons when I have long shots under a tree line. I could easily get over 200 yards on a hooded 3 iron that went no more than 10 ft off the ground. I don’t have that shot anymore. My hooded 5 and below still works for most of those shots when they come up but I feel they happen more often than my 3 hybrid does. I’m usually lying under 200 or over 240 which is more of my HL 3 wood range….235-250. Giving up my regular 3 wood means no more reaching the greens from 250+ but I wouldn’t say that was a reliable shot for me anyway. The biggest beauty of the long hybrids is stopping power. If I fly a green with my hybrid it will stop, often in under 5 feet. I didn’t have that reliably with a 4 or 3 iron. It’s awesome flying a green from 185-210 yards and stopping it. I dunno. Still figuring out my clubs. I need a new putter and driver. Still figuring out which wedges I like best. My drives are typically 260-290 with occasional low and high. I’ve got an old clunking driver someone gave me and I’ve tried some others and they just feel so much easier to hit. I also pretty cheap and used golf balls. I have a feel I could reliably drive 285+ with a better driver and maybe some pro v1’s. Got fitted for my current clubs and it made golf a lot easier. 😂 I’m kinda waiting till I get somewhere for a driver fitting maybe find out a better putter than the hand me down I have. For the first time I’m trying to figure out how to be better at golf in 20 years and actually playing regularly…..my HC is currently 3.5 but I feel like that is deceiving. I do usually play in the 70’s or low 80’s on non-pro courses but it’s the occasional good round that gives me that handicap. I’m an okay golfer. I just typically play smart. I could easily have a HC of 12. I am finding that clubs make a huge difference. I mix in 1 great shot with an okay and a bad shot to get a lot of pars. 😅occasionally I get 2 good ones in a row and that’s where my birdies come from or the opposite and my bogeys. Anyway, I just started watching videos like this a few weeks ago and it has improved my game. I actually just learned this tip this last week. Kind of rambling now but just want to keep getting better.
@kevinday281611 ай бұрын
Fantastic video . Just what I needed cheers Alex.👍
@robcrook920411 ай бұрын
How important is the positon of the ball between your feet, and do you still keep your knuckles in line with the front of the ball even when you have the ball further forward in your stane with the longer irons?
@carlrice638011 ай бұрын
Great video. Can you do one on the release for driving? I have been tought the drinks and throwing them onto the ground after impact but really struggling to get to grips with it!
@carlrice638011 ай бұрын
When i mean drinks i mean carrying a tray of drinks like a waiter 🤳
@paultheriault722911 ай бұрын
great info, had never seen training on this
@katos8477011 ай бұрын
Hey Alex!!! DO you think 1-2 degrees would make a huge difference in flight? 0 vs 1-2 degrees flat?
@dennisjasinski25411 ай бұрын
Alex, when swinging, what arm should lead? Pull the club with left arm or push the club with the right arm?
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
I feel like take the club away with the left and hit with right - I hope that this helps
@jimferguson246311 ай бұрын
Love your lessons. They are easy to understand and well presented. You cover topics that we never get from an instructor. Thanks for all you do.
@doowoprichie11 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex,good stuff
@andylawrence795511 ай бұрын
Got a 3 Iron! Another great video!
@sploshbook534911 ай бұрын
I’m so confident hitting irons so I have a 2 - 9 set with one sand wedge and a chipper
@aaroncopass502311 ай бұрын
2i is my longest club
@martindesjardins428211 ай бұрын
My longuest iron is a 5. I could have bought my Ping Karsten set with a 5 hybrid instead of a 5 iron but I just picked what was in stock at the shop. This is a decision I regret today, because I rarely hit my 5 iron past 7 iron distance, often shorter because of mishit, while I wish I had a hybrid a little easier to hit than my 4 hybrid.
@gailhill573411 ай бұрын
I only have 6 and 7 long irons but struggle with keeping long shots straight and consistent. Fine with shorter irons and wedges. 6 especially I lack confidence so dont use as often as I should. Got to 10.2 hcap but struggle to get to single figures 😥
@roncarlton188211 ай бұрын
Thanks for this tip Alex. I was taught proper technique but it is important to always check yourself for proper setup. I know we all take it for granted many times. The Pro’s always take their time and check themselves. Most of us just try to whack the ball somewhere in the direction we are pointing. Those of us who take the game more seriously or have the time to play more often seek great advice and your channel provides much content relative to many of us. The lowest iron I carry is 5 iron. Typical setup for today’s gamers. I can still hit long irons but a hybrid is much easier and it has may other uses. For those par 3’s from 165 to 185 I prefer to hit a 19 degree hybrid. But I also use it at times just off the green instead of chipping. Question: What about forward shaft lean at setup? When should it be utilized if at all. I have tried it and found it to be effective in striking the ball. Comments?
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Hi - thanks so much for tuning into the video Ron. I have a video coming up tonight that wil help you with this on chipping around the green, the forward shaft lean that you mentioned
@jamesbacon184411 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the tips man. Good stuff! keep it up sir. 👊
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@vincelucas572211 ай бұрын
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@ra1der511 ай бұрын
One more thought about how the club is placed that wasn’t reviewed; at 3:15, the ball is positioned close to the hosel as opposed to the middle of the club face. Is that correct?
@rjoziasse6111 ай бұрын
Hi Alex. First of all, thank you for all your simple and very effective tips. I watch them every day and really made some huge improvements already, thanks to you! But I also have a question for you in which I hope you have a drill that would help me out on my (main?) problem. My teaching Pro tells me over and over again that I have a very good swing. BUT I have one thing that I cannot get under control and that are my straight arms.... In the practice slowmotion swing, I know what to do. But when taking a normal swing or when I am hitting the ball, my arms (especially the left one) are always slightly bended. Sometimes I think the swing was okay, but after checking the films he is making from my swing, I always end up disappointed. Can you please help me out on this matter? Greetings Rene
@user-mi1yd4ey2s11 ай бұрын
Another great tip, I do have one question, when you address the ball, is the ball near the heel or slightly off center or center of the club?
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
great question!! i have it with irons just slightly on the heel side of the golf club
@drfpalmer11 ай бұрын
LOL, carry a 4 iron and actually hit it the best of all my irons. Great video.
@WorldBeater12311 ай бұрын
It depends on your swing
@2sqnbandit37911 ай бұрын
This is massive. Make sure the handle points at your belt buckle
@brucesirota207811 ай бұрын
I've got 6-LW for irons. And a 5H
@jamesw762411 ай бұрын
Hi Alex I absolutely love the videos. Do you do any 1 to 1 lessons in person , I would love to have a couple mate. I live in Kent
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Hi, yes - in Cheshire. Please email me alex@alexelliottgolf.co.uk
@jamesw762411 ай бұрын
@@AlexElliottGolf wish I lived closer but thanks Alex
@shazayn11 ай бұрын
Great vids Alex! 6 iron longest then 3-5 hybrids. What app do you use to get top tracer feature ?
@aaronjolly233711 ай бұрын
Alex, I have a question about lie. I was fitted for 3 deg upright clubs. I could hit my long irons decent and my short irons were garbage. I flattened my clubs to 1 deg upright and now my short irons are fire and my long irons are garbage. Is it normal for people to have different lie angles in their bag? Should i go 3 deg upright on my long irons and stay at 1 deg upright on my short irons?
@garylovejoy143211 ай бұрын
Nice divot at the end are you the club pro at Mottram Hall ?
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Yeah that’s right
@kenmoats81111 ай бұрын
2 driving iron
@bracflohr492511 ай бұрын
Longest iron ..8 hybrid take over for the long shots
@ronj946011 ай бұрын
I have switched to a complete set of hybrids, NO irons.
@markwhent252311 ай бұрын
Great vid nice original subject matter
@RH-qk5lt11 ай бұрын
I really feel that with the new rescue woods, and improvements in fairway woods, it's drastically reduced my number of irons. I'll use a 3 or 4 iron for a little punch and roll if needed but otherwise, 7, 9 & PW.
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Love to hear that!!
@AngelInTheDesert11 ай бұрын
My biggest issue is my clubs are for sure too short for me at 6’4” so my swings fkd as I’m way too close to the ball to compensate.
@timbo745711 ай бұрын
longest iron is a 4, on a good day its my best friend. This was a great video I think I have been a little too high in the toe maybe 3-4 coins
@JulianCross-wk2cq11 ай бұрын
Love it great tip 🎉
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@lee485111 ай бұрын
alex how does the actual iron shaft affect your golfing ability i.e kbs vs project x..... i prefer kbs but is there a big difference or does that only come into consideration when there stiff or flex shafts? thanks for all the great work and copious amount of great tips and videos, Lee from dublin
@ashleyelliott77811 ай бұрын
Great tip
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@danvu981211 ай бұрын
Also depends on your height
@jasongorman797411 ай бұрын
My longest is a 2 iron currently in the bag.
@royclose94611 ай бұрын
Well done alex 🏌♂️ 😊
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Thank you
@Frogstomp_actual11 ай бұрын
My longest Iron is a 4. I cant hit a driver to save my life. I am happy with 180mtr 4iron but I noticed lately I am hitting it at the base of the club.
@robcrook920411 ай бұрын
4 iron
@richardgreen420911 ай бұрын
Great tips as always 👌
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@thomasmccauley960711 ай бұрын
One thing you forgot to mention which was in one of previous video is that the forces on the club on the downswing tend to bend the shaft in towards you due to clubhead toe weight which is offset from lever arm which is the shaft. This weight wants to move downward due centripedal force but the downward force bends the shaft inward.
@johnogolf11 ай бұрын
exactly right, plus the softer the shaft, the more it can happen!!
@blue2456311 ай бұрын
that's why you need the toe slightly off the ground. The shaft bend squares it up at impact.
@gryphonrage371211 ай бұрын
I’ve got a cheeky old 1 iron that I used this last weekend to outdrive the guys I got matched with 😂. These guys had brand new Taylormade drivers 😂
@karlrussell495611 ай бұрын
Really think your videos are great and the longest art in my bag is a three on
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@michaeljones180211 ай бұрын
6 iron, 5 hybrid
@kenbrown280811 ай бұрын
I carry a 3 iron, and if my fairway woods are underperforming any day, I use the 3 iron.
@theindooroutdoorsman11 ай бұрын
This is a question I've had for years.
@johnfelton611 ай бұрын
3 iron us my longest
@simont998411 ай бұрын
4 iron is my longest.
@tomasmorrissey732411 ай бұрын
5 lowest
@tomjepsen10 ай бұрын
1-iron
@johnwilster424211 ай бұрын
My longest iron is a 5-iron these days.
@seancunningham446211 ай бұрын
same here. then hybrid then driver 😂
@fretless0511 ай бұрын
My longest iron is a 5. I used to carry a 4 that I thought I hit well, but Arccos told me that it really didn't go further than the 5, so it was replaced by a hybrid. I've recently been trying to set up with the toe higher and making really sure the club is in my fingers, and my iron miss has gone from right (fade) to left (draw). There are SO MANY variables!
@jimgiblin515811 ай бұрын
Great shows that have really improved my game. Thank you
@chrisimes4783 ай бұрын
"6 Inches" from my belt buckle .... You can tell a guy came up with that measurement vs. actual distance LMAO :p
@matt7iron11 ай бұрын
I need to check my iron Lie at the range, maybe my iron pulls are because my toe is up to high.
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Could have something to do with it.
@Pwrcritter11 ай бұрын
Good. Maybe I'll stop hitting it so fat, lol.
@bigbb7011 ай бұрын
6 iron, and a bunch of hybrids
@edanzore11 ай бұрын
Isn't it more important at the point of impact than at address? That shaft bows doing the swing
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
100% but the address is also important
@edanzore11 ай бұрын
@@AlexElliottGolf I agree. But Ian Fraser from txg golf, now club champion, and my PXG fitter said it was ball flight and not how it sits. I'm so confused😂
@Gggolfff278011 ай бұрын
When my toe is up it brings the shanks into play.
@tonybarber42011 ай бұрын
That's how u know your swing is flawed
@andrewthompson54511 ай бұрын
That's ur best tip so far , wat does the p on ur hat stand for?
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
THANK YOU
@andrewthompson54511 ай бұрын
P stands for posidon
@andrewthompson54511 ай бұрын
I'm short
@andrewthompson54511 ай бұрын
U don't know wat it means to me
@andrewthompson54511 ай бұрын
Come and du a video at my course with ...
@kenlynch633211 ай бұрын
🏌🏌🏌🏌🏌
@Dizzyg2811 ай бұрын
Over complicating a simple thing. Learn a proper Grip first then address the ball. Don’t ever set your club and grip it because literally every ball you hit is from a different lie, therefore will be an inconsistent grip and face lie. Grip, address & align accordingly. Problem solved.
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
👍🏼
@rdcruick11 ай бұрын
Pretty much every single instructional golf video on youtube is like 75% longer than it needs to be. I guess they do it to earn more money, but jesus christ is it annoying.
@AlexElliottGolf11 ай бұрын
Sorry 🤔
@brandonlarkin8834Ай бұрын
This is too dramatic. Better off using your own irons, go to the range and figure it out.
@markbradley529011 ай бұрын
I figured this out myself,I added 10-15 yards to my irons.