Beginner Golf - Long Game Basics | Me And My Golf

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi everyone! We're here, ask any questions

[@greg546]

hi guys i was practicing with my hitting net i was just wondering when i squat down on the downswing push off my front leg i noticed i feel more powerful is this a good move

[@bkuyk9317]

Meandmygolf 1 thing I noticed in this video is there was no mention when discussioning grip about how much pressure should be applied. Also, I was told by a good coach I had to always place your trail hand first on the club when aligning and setting up to the golf ball. He said this is opposite of what is normally taught or not mentioned on conventional lessons. His reasoning for this was simple: if you place your lead hand on the club then your trail hand, your shoulders turn and now are slightly open. By placing your trail hand first followed by your lead hand..your shoulders stay square to the target. Any thoughts on this. Lastly, in nearly every video on golf online, there is never any mention on which hand to deliver the club to the ball. Specifically, does the lead hand go first or do you fire with with trail hand like you would swinging a hammer. Thank you.

[@ramseygordongolf6721]

Should i have a hybrid and a driving iron then take one dependong on conditions?

[@meandmygolf.]

@@greg546 This is a good move yes Greg. As long as it produces a consistent result that you are after.

[@meandmygolf.]

@@bkuyk9317 Thanks for the questions. Regarding which hadn't first. I don't really think it makes much difference but if that works for you then that's good. When it comes to pressure in the hands and which hand is dominant this is really all down the the person as we all feel so many different things. The important thing with grip pressure is not to create too much tension. I would advise testing a few out to see what works for you. My question would to you would be which hand do you feel like controls the motion and which one gives you the best results?

[@superfroman999]

I just started plaything this month, shooting back to back to 120's... after studying these vids and hitting the range with these new techniques I've got down to 110... Still not the best but at least I can keep up with my friends. This helped so much. Great stuff.

[@tonykurczycki2893]

Excellent presentation and demonstration Andy and Piers highlighting the cause and effect of the grip on clubface at impact.Correct driver set up also reinforces outcome. Thanks to you both.

[@natskis]

Been sending balls left and right like crazy at the range... now I have a bit to work on. Thanks guys. Looks like there's quite a few vids on this channel I'm going to have to work though!

[@mariorussogolf]

Progress is a process that's for sure! Start with one change at a time and build from there

[@leonardzaiser1018]

Can't wait to get to the range and try this new adjustment for Seniors to hit longer without the back pain. Excellent video with Danny Maude guys.

[@mfbriggs5769]

Hey guys, so I just wanna say thank you for this vid. I've returned to the sport after a 4/5 year break and have been awful. Saw this vid, saw the strong grip and recognised it, immediately. I changed the grip, weird at first, but the consistency, including the driver, was incredible. Never hit down the middle of the fairway so much! Thank you!

[@shootthebreeze8169]

Gentlemen, I cannot thank you enough for the information that your channel has armed me with. I have committed to learning this game at the age of 24. Next week, I will be going to the driving range for the first time in my life. Having the ability to start with knowledge of proper fundamentals is invaluable. Thank you!

[@GavenEdmonds]

are you good now

[@RalphHarrisComedy]

Fella’s, I rarely comment on the clips I see on online. Which is to say, the clips that literally help or change my mistakes for the better, I feeling a personal obligation to say Thank YOU. I literally watched this video last night (before falling asleep) before, in preparation for my round this morning. Let me close by saying .. this WORKS!!!! and Thank YOU. Today, I had an Amazing Round and Score!

[@nabhnabhmonarch6805]

Hi Guys!! Just saw you with Danny Maude on his video about senior golfers. My husband and I found your information incredibly interesting and will try it out this weekend! I'm a beginner golfer ( 5 months into it) at 60 and had spine surgery last October. My husband is a former long drive competitor (Texas, 1999) but now deals with titanium rods and other hardware in his back. I just tried the higher tee after I got my (New/used) 2008 Taylormade driver cut down to my size and will now try the right foot spayed and back. I've struggled with the roll of my hands so I'm looking forward to practicing that drill also!! Thanks so much and we will look forward to exploring your other videos!!!

[@dondeaton3596]

Enjoyed the chipping with you and the two styles and will try and implement both during my next practice session. Thanks again for reviewing the two methodologies. Don Deaton

[@paulkelsall8824]

Very good tutorial guys it's just what I need

[@blabelb]

Thanks for the tip on on the putting the leg slightly back and positioning the foot

[@marvincoats125]

I just watched your video with Danny Maude on how seniors can get more distance. It was very informative and I can't wait to get out and try these simple tips. Thanks

[@phillipwalthall2223]

Thanks for the lesson with Danny on Seniors increasing their distance, basics. It was very helpful.

[@gaylynnborich249]

Thank you for helping learn the different ways to stand and get more distance.

[@anncollins3142]

Great tips for seniors!! Hope they help!!!

[@jbspullins1725]

Awesome content, appreciate the coaching and learning opportunities. These are all things I have been working on massively this winter during my lessons. Grip was strong now more neutral. The club face drill I work on every day at home , set up, grip then club half way back. Just trying to make it feel natural and turn it into a habit. Cheers and thanks again for the content.

[@meandmygolf.]

Pleasure Jody. Glad this was useful to you.

[@leeprice674]

Good video guys and thanks for setting these up. I'm a returning watcher after finding your videos got too technical for me and I needed basics. You both make hitting the ball look so easy and it's not always obvious what else you are doing in the moves. Can't wait to follow you and have even got my wife involved whilst we are in lockdown, to hopefully play. Keep up the good work 👍

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Lee. Great to have you back and with your wife! If your wife is rand new, make sure she gets in to "How to play Golf the basics. She can get this plan free on our website.

[@robertfedorchak5641]

Great video, keep them coming. Big help with my swing.

[@chriswood5510]

Grip is so important. Proper grip makes swinging easier. I chose a baseball grip but fan out my fingers. This and pushing the hip out on the down swing helped my game the most.

[@graemecarroll5299]

Just watched you guys on Danny Maude channel. Excellent tips for Senior golfers. Hoping to add a few more yards to my drive

[@kents.2866]

This is a great video Gents, keep it up.

[@duncanmacintyre4669]

Great lesson with Danny. I will be trying these drills today.

[@bigmac7920]

Great videos guys. These videos definitely helped my golf game. I use an interlock grip, but my thumb on my left hand lays underneath my right hand and not on the golf shaft. To me i feel like it helps me rotate my wrist through impact, but also I feel like it lessens my distance. I use to use the “normal” interlock grip but I’m not sure why I changed it up. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[@scottobrien6465]

Awesome video's gents, absolutely love the graphics you 2 use to explain concepts which is what I need as I more of a visual learner! My only issue is I see Andy smash his drive straight down the fairway where as I......................... OK, yes practice, practice....... Keep up the great videos boys!

[@gordonsteen5266]

Great video with Danny Maud3. Ive just had a hip replacement so these tips will help greatly

[@jordanyoung3591]

Videos are great fellas, I feel like no one talks about grip size however, I went from standard grip size to an oversized grip because I have large hands and it helped my ball striking tremendously and also I gained about 3 mph in swing speed. Would love to see an overview on grip size. Thanks

[@Weplaygolf]

Stay safe guys and keep them videos coming!

[@michaelobrien3673]

Just started playing golf this year, stumbled upon your channel - hoping it will help get my first two scores of 119 and 115 down!

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Michael, for someone who has only just started this year sounds like you have made a great start! We actually have a coaching plan made specifically for beginners which will take them to the next level and we think this is perfect for you right now! And luckily for you it is completely free on our website as part of our 30 day free trial, really hope this helps, again well done on the great start👍 meandmygolf.com/sign-up-30-days-free-trial/

[@TheGalahadful]

Thanks for the tips, I enjoyed the session!

[@tonyparkinson2870]

Thanks guys, great content as always.

[@brianjamesschroeder9604]

You guys are honestly brilliant ! Enjoy watching your vids, looking to get my game going a bit better and your tips definitely help!

[@mariorussogolf]

I agree, this video is great! If there's anything I can do for you, feel free to reach out

[@FiftyLibros]

One of the best ones from you guys

[@LeonYouTubr]

Nice video for us new beginners :) Where can i find rest of this series?

[@lalaizer2006]

Nice one, I feel like it's great to come back to some basics now and again. Although my problem right now is that I got too fast hip movements and this is causing me to push shorter clubs and slice the longer ones. Working on it really hard though since Sweden has golf courses and ranges open.

[@meandmygolf.]

Make sure you check your club face too!

[@Spillaz]

King Laizer lol. Same reason I’m getting back into golf. One of the few things that are open. Now have ample time to learn. These guys are awesome

[@sted1638]

Helpful video with Danny Maude guys

[@vernonfischer170]

they work really well together, love the channel

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Vernon. Happy you enjoy the content

[@chinaman1]

Thanks, this explais why 90% of my shots are going right... I have a weak grip.

[@lburwell99]

Appreciate you trying to use terms like leading/trailing hand/foot when you can. I'm a lefty and it really helps keep up with the instruction in videos if you don't have to do mental gymnastics swapping left and right in your head every time it's mentioned.

[@meandmygolf.]

Pleasure. We know it can be confusing otherwise. Hope you enjoyed the video

[@robertsutton2407]

good reminder on the grip- been pushing right.....need to check it !! great driver tips too. Thanks guys.

[@meandmygolf.]

No worries Robert. Happy to help.

[@tman6289]

Great video. Thank you

[@robertsutton2407]

ACTUALLY Andy.... I am lusting after your incredible tempo.....I would give a million to swing so smoothly and not rushing the downswing...... you make it look effortless yet you smash it......AARGH please show us how to do THAT !!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Robert. I will do a video on this very soon for you to discuss.

[@jt8727]

Thanks for sharing!

[@colinwatson2687]

Hi guys, great video lesson. I’ve learnt why I’m going so wrong with my irons. 👌

[@Nelso2jf]

Love the "Fuckin' Hell, I gotta hit one straight now haven't I?", had to run that on repeat a few times

[@Egok80]

hola!!! la verdad muy bueno video lo disfrute espero el proximo grabación me voy les mando besitos muchas gracias

[@kalhuggare01]

Hi guys just watching European Tour from The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, Scotland. Do you sponsor Aaron Rey? Sure, looks like your logo on his golf bag!

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Per, We’ve actually coached Aaron from a young age! Very proud of him right now!👏🏻

[@manojrana9]

Worked on my grip, setup and tilt.. am still slicing.. I know I am not rotating my hips enough which I am working on using your alignment stick in the loop+noodle 1 foot behind me drill.. Does the grip size make a difference? Could the thick grip on my driver (Rogue SZ) be a cause of open club face at impact? Thanks

[@patfitzmaurice8332]

Great work guys.Nice session with Danny. Regards Pat age 65 off 20

[@adamkubiena1912]

Great video guys iam learning a lot with every single video of yours 👍🏻

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Adam. Happy to hear that.

[@grigsbypoland3203]

Sligthly OT but what is the reason for little or no gapping between various hybrid lofts and fairway woods? I hit my 19*, 25*, 4W, and 3W all very similar distances. Is it all about my limited 76-80 mph Senior club head speed?

[@candyman3]

i have problems with open face. The tip for the irons are the same with the driver?

[@graham5271]

Hi Guys , I find when I put the ball opposite the left heel the ball goes out the the right , however if move it to between heel and centre of my stance I get a straight shot or a slight fade

[@aussiegolfer2919]

I use the baseball for my driver and interlock for my irons . That is comfortable for me . Just having trouble with my irons out of the heel , early extension

[@meandmygolf.]

That's perfectly ok. Look at your setup to make sure you have enough space and then out some feedback on the ground to force you to move that sweet spot closer to you in the down swing.

[@paulbown3960]

Always class boys, thanks for the content

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Paul. Hope your'e safe and well.

[@jabutch11]

My problem so far this year is my driver. Can get it all figured out on the range but when I get on the course everything changes. I was too steep with the driver. I shallowed it out more, changed grips and now it’s mainly big draws and duck hooks with the occasional slice when I try to not hit a draw. If I can hit my fairways I know I can drop my score below the 80’s. Any tips that can help?

[@joshuaroberts8764]

Hopefully this helps me knock the rust off this is my 1st game since the stay at home orders in America

[@Levitreuchel_1650]

Great videos! I’ve learned a lot so far thanks to you guys! Any suggestions on follow through?

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Tom. Happy to hear that.

[@mariorussogolf]

I normally make sure that I've got all the weight on my front (left) foot as a right handed golfer. Get your back foot up in the air as well!

[@markworksop]

That’s me in the net all day tomorrow 😂⛳️🌞 awesome video 👍👍👍

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Mark. Hope it helps.

[@Spillaz]

Wow you guys rock!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks. Hope it helps

[@freddiehernandez2095]

Any tip for the calculation and club selection for short range?

[@meandmygolf.]

Do you have a range finder at all?

[@freddiehernandez2095]

@@meandmygolf. First of all thank you for your response and I'm one of your fans and watching your tutorial for golf swing everytime you have a tutorial video in you tube. An I don't have any range finder for golf, actually my problem for hitting the golf ball is sometimes topping the ball then in my short game, I selected 7 iron within 135 yards when I hit it hard, the ball goes down over the green almost 145 yards sometimes before green. This is my big problem to hit the ball near through the hole.... Can you give me a technique how to hit the ball goes near to the hole. Thank you.

[@rickw5001]

Thanks for the tips guys, I just realized I’m a senior😝

[@akrickm1]

Really enjoyed your video with Danny as a 73 year young golfer thanks for addressing the senior swing please put me in for the giveaway

[@joejenkins2482]

Love this stuff

[@KTJarnagin]

hola!!! la verdad muy bueno video me encanto aguardo por el nuevo material me retiro les dejo cariños gracias

[@REDHOUSEFILM]

100 % profesional thanks

[@amirfarhaan6411]

How to control fade and draw knowing importance of square clubface at impact? Any drills?

[@meandmygolf.]

Make subtle changes in the set up Amir. keep the face about target and then adjust your whole body alignment so you don't have to change the swing. It's much easier to control the face like this.

[@amirfarhaan6411]

Meandmygolf what about baby draw and big draw setup differences?

[@mariorussogolf]

@@amirfarhaan6411 move the ball a little further back in your stance and close your feet. This will help you draw it!

[@greg546]

great video

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Greg!

[@Marleypoa]

Hey guys I’m from Australia I’ve just came back from two broken bones in my arm and a dislocated wrist I’ve been out practicing and trying to pick up from where I left off and I feel like a swing Analysis would be awesome for coming back to the game

[@MDSF90]

Why are some golf pro instructors getting away from teaching pupils the swinging correction from inside to out, to fix a slice? I keep seeing both methods. Some instructors tell you to swing from the inside out, yet, other instructors are saying why this is not a good method to practice anymore or not the most effective way to fix the swing/attack angle and more…?? Curious if you all are on the same page with that or if you find that this inside to out method works well with fixing a slice or correcting an attack angle in general. Maybe it wasn’t MeAndMyGolf but I thought maybe you guys were the ones I saw in a recent video talking abut the inside to out method wasn’t an ideal fix. Thanks ahead of time for any response on this.

[@adiclimb76]

So what if my arm are too big and is hard to do that V with my arms??

[@bwinms1]

Great video, best golf channel! Thank you for helping me enjoy golf more

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks! Pleasure to help.

[@antonoster642]

wonder how many times these guys gave made me hit my roof

[@wilsonan2596]

thanks

[@billyskelton5690]

Great video, can’t wait to put try these tips out at the range once it re opens.

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Billy. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@giustinoitaliano22]

Changing from interlock to baseball has dramatically fixed my strong grip that was causing horrific hooks

[@mariorussogolf]

I posted a video on strong vs. weak grips and what each do to the club on the way back - let me know if I can help in any way!

[@GrahamLuft08]

How would your tee shot differ using a 3 wood instead of a driver?

[@meandmygolf.]

You tee it lower and your'e not trying to hit up on it Graham.

[@gavintiernan4684]

Any drills for clearing your hips in the downswing

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Gavin. Flare the lead foot our at address and focus on getting the lead knee moving towards the target in the transition. You could place an alignment stick in the belt loops to act as a great view guide to clear

[@mariorussogolf]

Have you thought about keeping your hips quiet during the downswing? Reduces uneccessary variables in the swing. Let me know if I can help in any way!

[@ronankiely8261]

Any tip for consistency my biggest problem inconsistency with my irons to driver especially 👍

[@meandmygolf.]

Consistency means so many thing and can be down to lots. One thing we would say is pay close attention to what your club afce is doing.

[@philflad6917]

I just watched your “3 tips for seniors” with Danny Maude. Great stuff!

[@jacobcarmichael9966]

What irons do you recommend a 13 handicapped junior?

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Jacob. Whatever perform best when testing and what suits your eye. It's a trial and error thing.

[@Mm-br8vp]

I wish you guys could help me fix my game especially with irons it’s embaressing

[@redmans5320]

I hit irons and woods great but my driver almost always produces a big slice. Any tips?

[@jasonmartincic2034]

same. its annoying

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Steve. If you haven't seen it, we have a plan called "Slice To Draw" on our website. This will massively help!

[@nathanbest2220]

What iron did you hit there?

[@meandmygolf.]

It was a 7 Nathan

[@kumardino1820]

So can I hit a straight ball by closing the club.?

[@meandmygolf.]

As long as it's square to your path at impact.

[@kumardino1820]

But when I hit a shot with my club face close I don't get a perfect straight shot instead my ball goes left and right why is that?

[@neilmcmanus5966]

For a beginner what clubs do you recommend

[@meandmygolf.]

Look at your budget first. Second hand is ok to get you going. If you can get a club fitting though it would help also. It depends on your budget.

[@vernonfischer170]

you should make a meandmyson vs meandmygolf video

[@davidadewole9502]

my back swing is too fast, how do i slow my back swing to continue with smooth motion on down swing. ? My short are very unpredictable

[@florianredecsy4997]

Strong grip all day long...

[@americangolfvideos1]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks guys! Hope you enjoyed week 1

[@Assmanito]

U guys make great vids but holy shiva the matching makes me uncomfortable

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Alex. It's just our uniform.

[@alienrenders]

I'm doing everything wrong. My grip is wrong. My club path is wrong. My club face is wrong caused by my wrong grip. I gotta use the bottle trick for my club path you showed in another video. Strong grip just feels so awful though. And my club face is pointing at the sky on my backswing. How I manage to get the ball going straight at any point is a miracle. I do slice on my long irons and woods a lot. Signed up to the free trial. One thing I don't like straight up is the very low resolution of the videos. This video on youtube is available in 4K. You only have 720p on your site it seems. That's a deal breaker for me. The videos are just unwatchable. edit: I found one coaching plan that has 4K, but not much else. BTW, 1080p is fine. I just can't watch 720p.

[@chriswebber2604]

Love the info in these vids but hate how they are always matching like some dorky mom of twins dressed them hahaha

[@jockogilvie9238]

Please let me win