HOW TO BREAK PAR IN GOLF REAL GOLFER DRIVER LESSON

[@MarkCrossfield]

What’s the lowest handicap you have ever got to?

[@neilshipway9287]

5 - on 3 separate occasions. Now off 5.1

[@Quadtriplemember]

I think it was 4.9 a long time ago been stuck around 5.3-5.7 for the last 4-5 years

[@aidangriffiths5075]

18 😂 I started playing last year though. Only played* 20 rounds and half them are 9 holes. Is that good? 😂

[@matthewhood4810]

My current best is 9 been playing 6 years.

[@neilmckie2511]

Been down to 2 at 18, took time out and fighting to get my game back 20+ years later. Ball striking is there but can't seem to score anymore, would love a Muppet game to dissect my personal insanity as I struggle to get back to single figures!

[@robwebb5644]

Ian is the Man! Great content guys, loving the playing with subscribers series and great to see Ian applying the learning so quickly 😀

[@nathanwaite6424]

Great series this one, be good to ask the player a bit more on thought process per shot, see their insight and discuss how you see it for their ability and deliver course management improvements! Great stuff chaps!

[@stephenalker852]

Ian is the man! Good to see ideas for us average golfers things being brought up are really helping my game! 👍

[@MarkCrossfield]

Brilliant Stephen

[@rjchombre]

Ian is the man. I do enjoy this series. It’s helpful to see what a normal (albeit good) ammeter does against you two. Keep these coming.

[@MishaBT]

Ian is the man! Really enjoying this playing with a subscriber series!

[@robjelley1138]

“Ian is the man” live this series guys keep them coming

[@aussietaffia9152]

Ian is the man.. Interesting how different techniques can get you to a low single figure handicap. Product of the course he is a member of. Excellent videos guys and good luck to Ian in trying to get to scratch.

[@gordonmurphy4234]

Absolutely loved the bit at the end about nrs n buffer. Food for thought

[@markr77uk]

Well done Ian, good insight and relatable as one who is scared of an NR too - taking the 'safe option' then making a horlicks of it. Trying to adapt and play without the fear accepting its either gonna be a car crash (more often than not) or a handicap buster.

[@astroidother3609]

This is a great format. Loved this video and explanations and thought process. Thanks guys

[@adammaxfield3125]

That’s a very good point you make about shooting 93 one day and 65 the next, especially with the new handicap system only using your best 8 rounds out of 20!

[@mattdavenport7596]

“Ian is the man” only just started playing in golf and I think it would be beneficial to a lot of people as they will be in the same situation as me!

[@Betheball1966]

Ian is the man. Help me get better

[@adamfinden932]

Love this new format... so much more interesting than your standard course vlog or swing fix, presenting the strategy of golf like this for the different handicaps is great viewing!

[@philipbritcherstaff1917]

Ian is the man! Great job again on this series, gents.

[@MarkCrossfield]

Thanks Philip

[@paulcarter9325]

Ian is the man. Great series.

[@carlincledon4794]

This is such a good series, for us subscribers getting a game with you and Coach would be like winning the lottery!

[@stupc1968]

Liked your pro-tip insight into the scoring 92 one day and 65 the next... won't sweat the bad rounds as much now! :D

[@MrUKCyclist]

Super interesting. Like the thought process to shoot 85 and then 65 as the way to get better.

[@danraine]

Good series, well done Ian, he is the man

[@dtnalex1]

Ian is the man. Love the don’t be scared of an nr, certainly not for me 😂 Loved Ian’s birdie with his 2nd ball 👍🏻

[@daniellourenco5014]

this series is great! hope you keep it going!

[@MarkCrossfield]

Glad you like it bruh

[@chrislewis7]

Ian is the man. Interesting to see a really good golfer playing so conservatively. With so much talk these days about distance you’d think everyone with that much ability would already be at least experimenting with hitting it harder. I think you touched on one of the problems. Golf memberships in my view make people worse golfers. Only playing one course makes golfers very one dimensional.

[@beefiron]

Ian is the man Have to say, as someone who consistently (maybe half the time) beats my handicap by a couple, but doesn't post super scores, I'd like to hear more about that 93, 65 theory Mark was talking about at the end.

[@jaybyrne4562]

If you're consistently beating your hcap, you should be consistently getting cut each time you do, unless you're not playing in competitions? You would also get a general play cut too at end of season. Marks philosophy is similar to how I play, you have the ability to shoot much lower than your hcap but aren't consistent. So have loads of bad rounds going up 0.1 each time, then shoot well under it one week and get cut loads. 10 bad rounds is only 1 shot gain on hcap, one round 4 or 5 under hcap could be 1.2 to 1.5 off your hcap if you're cat 3. So one good round every 5 bad will see you drop loads over a year 👍

[@beefiron]

@@jaybyrne4562 our CSS is generally 38. I'm consistently coming in with 36-38 but not really breaking through. I also often go 3 weeks without hitting a ball.

[@jaybyrne4562]

@@beefiron well when WHS comes in, in November, you might get reviewed and dropped!

[@beefiron]

@@jaybyrne4562 I expect so, yeah. Hence the interest in trying something new 😊

[@tonywestwell]

“Ian is the man” great insight into how to play golf, not just knocking it around. Love this series, good luck to Ian as changing the way you deliver the club is hard, perhaps harder than playing as you play now. 17 is my lowest handicap, and my current one.

[@jamesvickerstaffartist9765]

Ian is the man. Great vid. Love seeing lower handicappers. 👍

[@MarkCrossfield]

He played well

[@woody2shoes628]

Ian is the Man! Great series love watching 👍

[@neilhough9035]

Keen for a muppet round - love the comment on not worrying about a 93 chasing a 65 - so true.

[@GD-nv6hl]

Spot on Mark, I'm in the same boat as many others playing off low single figures. We hit our buffer and save 0.1 or loose the odd few 0.1s but rarely win. Too conservative. I think the new handicap system might help as best 8 of 20 rounds you can have 12 blow outs! Thats my plan for next year. Frees up the driver more too.

[@matthewcroad7218]

Great video guys. I can also relate to Ian's game, i also play narrow courses like Broadstone where any wayward shots are severely punished, so the Pat Pat game suits the course. More of the same please

[@dubberducky]

Did someone let rip[ at 16:55?

[@mattgodfrey4507]

Yep, surprised Ian didn't back off his shot, lol!

[@kensb2]

"Ian is the man." Not afraid to try to go faster, as my handicap has been stagnant at around a 20 for quite some time. Hit about 75 balls at the range today, concentrating on trying to get into my right hip more as Mark often talks about. Consistency of strike improved, but everything tends to go left. Quite left.

[@jbuburuz]

Ian is the man. Great swing ian.

[@markrobert244]

Ian is the man! That’s it, goal for the winter is +5mph!

[@blillie4b]

Ian is the man! Nice job mate!

[@scotthalliday366]

Great little series this. Massive difference is how chilled ian was to the 13 handicapper. Clearly a great player. Now the question is are you going to go to the opposite end of tge spectrum and get a 28 handicapper on the channel?? Be a massive comparrison video at the end of the series.

[@peterarmstrong3298]

"Ian is the man" loving these series of playing with club golfers lads.

[@jamboneil51]

Great series Mark. One question - Where TF do you get the Asics golf shoes? I have Asics sized feet and I need them!

[@richardnutt7618]

11.2 at present. Loving this series.

[@richardskinner7932]

“IAN IS THE MAN” Great series Mark, keep them coming please. Very educational and entertaining, and hats off to your guests for keeping it together - I can imagine the fear you speak of is even higher when playing with the muppets!!!

[@sebroberts2804]

“Ian is the Man” Great series this! Would love a round on the Muppet tour.👍🏻

[@gee2478]

IAN IS THE MAN. "Don't be scared of an NR Ian" Great comment by Coach at the end .

[@petekenny3774]

Great stuff again lads... hopefully Ian will do this so so hard for him like you said he's the buffer man thats what he's used to ...Good luck Ian worth a go going it a smash 👍👍

[@MarkCrossfield]

He is trying it’s not easy but he is giving it a go.

[@JT-xs4br]

I am exactly like Ian. Early in the summer after just hitting into a Covid net for 3 months, I was hitting my drives 25-30yrds further then last year. I was swinging hard and the ball was flying straight! Then one round I started leaking my drives and I started slowing down my swing to keep it from over cutting. But my scores just kept going up and my swing just kept feeling worse. I need to just smash it!

[@bradrose55]

Ian is The Man‼️

[@joncox8859]

Interesting vids, I’m taking from the 2nd part that if you can add length then do. Closer to the hole is better than fairway but further back? Mark, do you have any of those blue hats laying around? Can never find Srixon hats on sale anywhere.

[@Adrian-yv8sy]

is is the man and would love to get this done on myself

[@Oversenser]

I want a muppet game of golf! Great video, great series; really insightful and very encouraging for us learners :) Only got my handicap recently & this will definitely change my thought process.

[@terry740]

Ian Is The Man.

[@TramSpotter649]

Ian is the man. My lowest handicap: 2.0

[@grahamparsons4590]

"Ian is the man" grest video and love the series Mark. Really fun to watch club golfers play and get your insights on there game and how to improve. Would love to be invited to get involved in the series

[@johnlissaman3282]

I want a Muppet game (if your passing Scotland anytime soon)!! Really interesting point you make about keeping it in buffer and being scared of an NR, its certainly something i think about before a round! But whats the difference between a +2 or a +15 round, I'm still going up!

[@richardbedford169]

Hi mark, i would love to have a go at this tour thing bob, to see why my driver and 3 wood go the same distance with a club speed of 140mph, as for my handicap i have not one as i going play 20 times a year on course but go to driving range 3 times a month...look forward to your reply, keep up the great work with the videos..

[@mattdodd2970]

“Ian is the man” love the series and would love the opportunity to play with you and lockey! I play off 10 and keep my stats and I know there’s areas for improvement I think I need a bit of guidance or education as to where I can gain in some areas!

[@GoalCreaseGuardian]

"Ian is the man" a great series! My lowest handicap ever is an 8.3 that I'm currently holding on Arccos. If international travel is ever a thing again and you guys come to Michigan I would love to be apart of muppet videos!

[@Matthew-88]

“Ian is the man” really good video interesting to see how he can increase his speed that much. I have been trying to increase my speed this year, handicap is coming down but want to get the speed up as well. Would love to come and play in a muppet vlog with you guys.

[@psychonana]

Ready for a Muppet game here in Catalonia when you can travel again. Lots of great play venues I can guide you on.

[@garysaville524]

“Ian is the man” Loving this series and would love a muppet game of golf 👍🏻

[@emiliomarino3394]

Cracking video guys love this format and would love to have a game and get some quality tips on me to get to single figure handicap as currently 15 but shooting close to single figures lately 🏌️‍♂️👍🏼 Emilio, South Wales

[@emiliomarino3394]

Actually should’ve said would love “A Muppet round” 😂😂 love the bants with you and coach lockey haha make me chuckle! #lordbanterbury

[@markcheyne354]

2.6 Mark, when I was 40 and learned to chip. Gave up for a bit when I lost ma dad but still play off 5 at 51 with dodgy hips and knees

[@ianpriest5974]

Ian is the man. something i say a lot

[@danielreed2667]

I would love a game with you guys i play off 21 and your advice on the course

[@robbiles]

Ian is the man. I can swing faster, my strike just goes on holidays when I do.

[@timfleury2298]

Ian is the man!!!!

[@streamleazefishhouse]

What course is Ian's main hunting ground? I play at Cotswold edge a lot which has a very narrow back 9.

[@Jjwalways70]

Interesting boys , as you said we all have that extra effort swing in the locker for our favorite T or hole that suites our eyes or shape , strange to never have that , or rather impressive to restrain himself from a full send . On the other hand if we don’t push the limits you don’t progress , if we always do the same things how can we expect a different result , great vids these playing with subscribers , very interesting to see the course management decisions of different handicaps .

[@joegraham3775]

Laserley today.... Promptly 3 putts from 10 feet. Classic Army result.

[@JamesMoore-ci2cp]

Ian is the MAN

[@davidmcbridethegolfinggame3359]

Ian is the man!

[@ocke94]

If you ever visit south/west Sweden it would be such fun to play with you

[@AlexNblue]

I really agree that the power issue will make the biggest gains. So clear when you say him playing against you and coach! Will you also look at the chipping as there were also a few shots leaked there too?

[@MarkCrossfield]

Yes you would always keep all skills tuned but just bigger efforts to push the biggest leakers. 👍

[@AlexNblue]

Fair play, worth focusing on the game changers! 👌

[@Mrequine1]

It's amazing how swing a club is such an individual thing

[@Hoggar10]

Loving this series so far Mark! Mainly the 'cognitive' element of decision making/management etc

[@robtemple-smithson6215]

You should add an “old people beware” vid. I’ve been following your tips for gaining speed. Loving it. Like Ian I can get up to 110 from 104. Sadly it’s seems, only at the expense of my left knee! 💪💪🤕

[@richardbedford169]

Hi Mark i would love a crack at this tour thing bob, i would love to see why my 3 wood and driver go the same distance with a club speed of 148mph... as for my handicap i have not got one but think im a 18... as for course i only play on public courses... in surrey, west sussex, east Sussex or kent.. look forward to your reply please.

[@garthly]

Yes, me too, some left knee meniscus trouble. But it is because I am trying to do something violent with the hips (at 69 yrs old). There are ways to get faster which are less stressful.

[@markpogson3799]

I am 64 and was trying to get some distance back with the firm "post up" of the left leg. Spent the day after golf hobbling around and groaning. Decided to try Moe Norman's style (via Todd Graves) that has no left leg straightening at all. Not only has it relieved my back, but I have gained 12 yards on my driver. Not sure how that occurs, but I'm not complaining, lol.

[@davidhenson3291]

Great series guys, I'm off 6 lost 6 shots this year do you reckon you could get me to 2 or 3 hcp?

[@MarkCrossfield]

If you put the work in you can do what you want to bruh. Defo

[@dave5810]

Ian is the Man

[@retired4365]

Ian is the man.

[@danam1596]

I’d like to see the same type of video but with a mid to high handicapper. 🏌🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@derekharding7841]

I can see the lack of speed is an issue at that handicap, certain shots you just can’t play. Fun to see if he can break the mental shackles and give it some more beans.

[@craighancox5416]

Loving you are taking the time to play with random handicappers, my wife booked a lesson for Christmas a few years ago with you unfortunately you weren’t around at the time to take the lesson and ended up with your then boss or head of the range, so never had the chance to meet you, so obviously I’d love to have a game with the so called muppets 👍🏻😁and have my game analysed.

[@mattlawrence6342]

Mark, looking at Ian, I also feel that his shoulders seem to turn early out of transition. Is that right? I also struggle with using force from the ground, so relate to Ian totally in that respect, but have found some recent increase in length from holding the shoulders back a little longer and finding better sequencing. Am enjoying these subscriber videos, thanks

[@MarkCrossfield]

He got to 111 which is plenty for his body 👍👍 thanks for watching

[@JackWheats]

I WANT A MUPPET GAME OF GOLF! Come down to Kent for the Open next year and let’s have a links knock and you guys can tell me where I’m going wrong!

[@richardhandy9291]

Hi Mark, really interesting video, thanks. I'm going through a similar process to try and increase speed as in 50's and need more length! I can do it, but hit massive block slice every time. Ironically, these shots are more out the middle than my cautious shot which tends to be high toe. Realise I need to work on path and getting clubface square at impact, just completely lost now on how to achieve that 🤔 😳

[@MarkCrossfield]

Control delivery has to sustain or you will get worse.

[@richardhandy9291]

@@MarkCrossfield Thanks Mark, thats what I'll keep working on. I will get there!

[@dextervittles589]

Ian is the man

[@AlexanderMacleod]

"He's going to 3 putt anyways 😂" 😂😂😂😂 you called it Mark. It's happened again, It's happened agaaainnn, lockey crumbling, It's happened again 🎶🎶

[@chriswebster3698]

"IAN IS THE MAN" ⛳️

[@ryanoneil761]

A muppet game would be amazing and I would love to play! These subscriber games are great to learn

[@ryanoneil761]

“Ian is the man”

[@chadadkins]

Love this series. Bring on the Muppets.

[@mikedavies6649]

Ian is a playaaaa!! I want a muppet game of golf!! Golf is hard but the muppets make it enjoyable!! Even for an 21 hc duffer!!

[@philosophactory]

ian is the man

[@FunkmeisterOfSedgley]

Ian is the man. I would love to be featured on the Muppet Tour. Plenty of rubbish golf to analyse here brah.

[@mattdotson8512]

IAN IS THE MAN

[@joshuapamplin8678]

"Ian is the man" would love a game on the muppet tour. Got decent speed (117+) so would be great to know how to use it properly!

[@northyorkshiresocceracadem8435]

I took the most from the last minute of this video... shoot a 92 one week and a 65 the next. For me it’s the embarrassing wide boy misses why I swing within my self..trying not to hit it off the planet.

[@stupc1968]

Ian IS the man... he was distracted by all the Muppetry goin' on LOL.

[@neilshipway9287]

I’m not quite as good as Ian, play off 5 but have the same issue - lack of speed. Try to hit it harder but flexibility seems to be the main issue. No idea what the pressure plates would say.

[@alexstarlow582]

“Ian is the man”

[@archiejefferies7701]

Ian is the man! I want to be the man!!

[@MarkCrossfield]

Haha more players will be taking g part bruh. 👍

[@archiejefferies7701]

Look forward to my own caricature for the scores 😉😂

[@jakobjakobsen6101]

i just wanna play a round with you guys :D pls come to Denmark