How To Hit Your DRIVER STRAIGHT! | Is This Move Killing Your Backswing As Well?! | ME AND MY GOLF

[@cngatua]

OMG!!!!....I am over the moon!!!! This super duo just came to save my dead golf life when I had just decided to quit golf after 4 months of trying to get my swing back to no avail. I went to the range for the final day today morning and I actually accepted that my 10 years of golfing have come to an end. I had taken a 4 year break so coming back was a night mare. By chance in the afternoon, just passing time, I came across this you tube channel. I watched so many of their videos. Never have I seen golf explained so easily and practically. I went to my court yard and practiced most of what I had learnt. I got addicted and shocked by what I was seeing and went on non stop. I am still in shock at the ease with which I am rotating and Cathy has a follow through!!!(A thing of the past) and I even practised with irons ( I stopped using irons a long time ago..just the sand wedge).I have a tournament tomorrow. I believe something will change for sure. Thanks so much guys. Will update and I am subscribed for Life!!!! Cheers!!

[@greghibbard]

I love how you guys are working with a real live golfer. I feel like you are reaching out to me directly in watching this. Please continue these types of lessons. Simply outstanding.

[@SuperKelbe]

this is so great having an actual real live golfer working the drill ...

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks for your feedback, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@Junebug1228]

Agreed! This is why this has become my favorite, go to, channel for help.

[@marcquinn8230]

This just proves how much having lessons is more beneficial than spending a fortune on clubs, my lessons helped me loads just don’t get to practice enough so fall out of rhythm and routine so go backward too often in consistency but have better understanding of basics to work on when I do, great video again guys

[@kents.2866]

I don't see many coaches on KZbin in the US using this format teaching an everyday golfer. Thank you. Keep it up.

[@williamnewlin3957]

Seeing slow change with average golfer is more helpful than watching instructors. Continue to utilize this format!!

[@markhunermund9888]

Rory has always been my favorite. Really like what he had to say. Thanks.

[@jasonlee5279]

Great lesson and video guys. He's probably been struggling with it for years and you've fixed it in 30 minutes. It just shows the value of GOOD coaching to fix the problem and let him enjoy his game more. Please keep posting these types of videos.

[@meandmygolf.]

Hope you enjoyed it Jason. Lots more of these coming.

[@Sk82478]

Beautiful stuff! I feel like every time I watch one of these driver videos it’s like I get a new tool for my swing practice. It’s easy to get lost in the weeds. These videos even if it’s not exactly what I’m doing ALWAYS have a teaching point! Thank you so much!

[@paulpanamarenko]

@5:32 “Tell me when you’re comfortable.” “Well Andy, I’m being filmed during a lesson on one of the biggest golf KZbin channels in the world. I haven’t been comfortable since I woke up this morning.”

[@maryweston4354]

Where did the expletives go

[@crfeagle]

Guys, I’ve never left a review before but following this lesson my driving has improved 100% I’m consistently hitting the fairways. Even having a slight draw. I’ve paid out so much over the years on lessons but this simple set up has transformed my game. Cheers guys.

[@meandmygolf.]

That’s great to hear, keep it up!🙌🏌️‍♂️

[@edwardmccoy6869]

This is the most helpful driver video I have watched on KZbin. I have picked up about 16 yards with my driver and in the last 2 rounds I have hit just one u turn ball ( slice). Thanks

[@dolesy20]

Watched this video yesterday and went to the driving range before a round of 9 today and worked fantastic. Only had one sliced shot out of 7 drives. All others were straight down the middle. Thanks for the help Andy and Pierce. Keep making videos like this one!

[@meandmygolf.]

No worries! Great to hear it’s helping you🏌️‍♂️👍

[@dolesy20]

@@meandmygolf. Just want to say now that I have been out playing and gotten use to the swing change, I find myself being able to hit a baby draw more on command now with very few misses right. Keep up the amazing work!

[@peterward3800]

I've had the same problem with my driver, took the info from this to the driving range and couldn't believe how well I was driving the ball, thanks guys

[@scott21784]

thank you. this clip really helped me how to backswing

[@masterbeernuts9344]

Best golfing vid I've watched this year - and last for that matter. We need more of these. Awesomeness in real time!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks. More of these to come.

[@bgraham150]

They’re so cute how they coordinate their wardrobe!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Bobby, we're blushing!! 😳😜

[@pittimps3459]

Ok. I’ve watched a ton of golf videos on KZbin. It’s always swing this way or that. Grip it this way or that. Hit it inside to out. Don’t come across your body. Blah blah blah. Ok great I know all that but I don’t know how to fix what I can’t even tell is wrong. Seeing you guys take an actual struggling golfer through a quick lesson i think is great. This might be the best video I’ve seen. Thank you. Like button hit and you got a new subscriber.

[@meandmygolf.]

Glad this is useful! We are doing lots more of these moving forward Pitt

[@stevenhodson2173]

Loving the live lessons with real golfers. Great stuff !

[@rodsweetdo]

Dude... my slice is almost nil now. That drill with the club on the chest. I start to get sloppy and I go back to it. Quality content

[@mickyaa1245]

Yes, these are the vids I want to see. Real club golfers with my, everyone’s problems!! Great vid guys

[@Dijalnar]

Seeing the handle through my arms absolutely transformed my swing path and stopped me coming over the top. Amazing. Thankyou.

[@meandmygolf.]

Great to hear Ryan!! Happy it helped.

[@neild3163]

I have had problems with driver as I miss left and right. I went the range and tried to swing with my back facing the target more and it is surprising how much straighter I could hit the shot. The further left I moved the ball the more draw hook I achieved and the more back I moved it the fade gradually came in. I need to have a play about with it.

[@franciscakorir793]

Really practical lesson. As a novice in Golf am enjoying

[@campep4]

Love the help with a natural golfers… I maybe wrong but I feel like he’s almost gripping the club all the way at the bottom of the grip?

[@andrewshimmingolfandkungfu319]

First thing I always checking my ball striking is off … am I getting my rotation completed ✅ …. Nice one chaps!

[@kenkohl2181]

Good basic session, thanks. Hats off to Andy the Student! I want to hone in my fade to shut off left side of fairway.

[@meandmygolf.]

Yes that is a good move Ken. Gotta manage that face.

[@3chords490]

Seeing an amateur like me get a lesson is really helpful

[@alishaandthekingbee9651]

Live lessons are fantastic

[@gregchapman2035]

great live lesson! Really enjoyed watching

[@johnmcgeown6578]

Thanks guys a great watch 👏👏

[@sameerpurohit3385]

Really impressive session guys. Constant encouragement, manageable changes and looks like the golfer had fun 👍

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you Sameer, glad you enjoyed it!👍

[@sameerpurohit3385]

@@meandmygolf. great videos. Oh yep Shropshire lad who now lives in Perth Australia, so plenty of golf here. ⛳

[@danielcarman7436]

I miss right more often that not and feel this will help me out loads 👍 Great work guys

[@nicted9308]

I just want to say a big thanks for this lesson as this is where Iv'e struggled. Explained so well and no kidding I played three days ago and shot five under my handicap and it felt so good. Many thanks again

[@AwkwardCoffee_la]

Best video I’ve seen so far this is awesome! I’d love to take away my right miss, I lose distance and tend to leak into hazards or impossible lies. I’m a righty american woman so most courses are set up for righty’s with more danger on the right side especially from our tees.

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you Marissa! Would you say reducing that right miss could have huge impact on how well you score then?

[@AwkwardCoffee_la]

@@meandmygolf. absolutely I am about to check out your lower the score series

[@meandmygolf.]

@@AwkwardCoffee_la That series is great Marissa!

[@jasonhorn4643]

Looks good and liked the session with Danny Maude, cheers

[@carloscastro355]

Great video , adding this to my game

[@scott-em5bi]

Watched this video yesterday just played 9 at my local course ( the shropshire ) worked a treat well done lads.

[@peterkol5061]

....and hopefully you can maintain your good shape

[@bobwilson3195]

How long is that driving training rod you use from his heel to ball. Thanks Bob

[@hevves]

Just been battling this at the range, great video, look forward trying this tomorrow!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Richard! Hope it helps🏌️‍♂️👍

[@briankinread2293]

Would love to see a follow up with a driver fitting. I think he should be hitting his driver further

[@SupermanPk1994]

Want to eliminate the right hand side!!! Worked a really nice draw into irons. Now slowly focusing on doing the same with woods! First competition Saturday 👌

[@powers7892]

At the end you said getting the club fitted do you do that before you work on the swing or after?

[@Roger-zj8em]

Love these Video’s Guy’s, by far the best teachers I’ve seen !

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Roger!🏌️‍♂️👍

[@jonadavies]

About 4 years ago your channel helped straighten out my slice and gain about 30 yds. Now I'm 4 years older (58) and 45 pounds lighter ( now 160 Lbs.), My drives have started leaking to the right and the occasional "Duck Hook" and a loss of 30 plus yards. Could the loss of weight and gain in age have created my new issues? No worries, the loss of weight was intentional and hard fought.

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Jona, first of all huge congratulations because that is amazing👏🏻 In terms of your golf when you say leaking is the slice back or is it more of a push?

[@jonadavies]

@@meandmygolf. Thank you for your kind reply. It's a slice. Not the banana slice I was dealing with 4 years ago. Currently I'm hitting my 3 wood farther than my driver off the tee. 210-220 yards, no slice or fade. Iv' been hitting a few buckets every other day trying to figure out what is going wrong. Maybe 5 out of 30 balls I'll hit straight and reach beyond the 250 yard mark. Last season my HC was 11, this season 13 and climbing. I live in Northern Michigan with a short 6 month season.

[@rodhall1124]

Great vid guys, any tips on someone that has less rotation due to hip operation?

[@jhoff1114]

I'll give the disclaimer I'm definitely not a pro/coach but I think they mentioned it in one of their other videos. With your right foot (right handed swing) turn your foot out and drop it back just a little to help if rotation is limited.

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Hi guys, excellent video. Great stuff working with student so we can see the progress. Really good.

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you Allan, glad you enjoyed it!👍

[@davidskidmore56]

What a great video lads ! Lots of information! Just started golf and can't stop hitting a slice,can never hook it ! This video will help massively , new subscriber here 👍

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks David! Welcome to the channel and we hope to continue providing you with helpful content🏌️‍♂️👍

[@davewinter1350]

As a left-handed golfer I try to eliminate the left side!!! slight draw or straight down the middle perfect ..

[@danlebeau8739]

Really enjoyed this, would love to see more real lessons. Tx guys

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Dan, plenty more to come!👍

[@jcmckay]

Awesome video - love the breakdown of the swing here! Need to know, what brand pants is Piers wearing? They look like a jogger and I need to buy a pair ha ha.

[@robertsolachnek7493]

Hi,the core.after a good driver work out the core harts.sit-ups ,legs,back iff we look at a pro ,its a brick wall.thank you

[@T4LL3N]

Any upcoming competitions to get a day on the range with you fellas! A New England native here trying to break 90 😂

[@momoghal3711]

Love this! I've been working on my game myself and done the same changes. I was also coming way over the top which I don't do anymore. Gone from a massive slice (HUGE slice, could've been 3 fairways over if I went for it) to now a massive hook! lol. I don't mind that so much. Working on weakening my grip which seems to help straighten it up. I was using a very strong grip to try to counter the slice before.

[@meandmygolf.]

It's all about finding that balance Mo.

[@mikebrownphotography2784]

Loved this live coaching!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you Mike!👍

[@malcpye6987]

great video going to give them tips ago or at least try

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you! Hope it helps👍

[@markoj4971]

Definitely like to eliminate the left miss -hook. "You can talk to a fade but a hook won't listen" - Trevino

[@michaelsingh843]

Excellent video boys, 👍

[@alexanderpalmer6865]

I'd definitely eliminate my hook, I can deal with a block right occasionally but not a snap hook

[@G2020-]

As a wicked slicer of the ball I disagree.

[@gregfahnle7901]

The right. My regular course is a lot easier if you don’t go too far right off the tee. It also helps when I’m not in the trees too.

[@meandmygolf.]

How often would the right come into play for you Greg?

[@gregfahnle7901]

@@meandmygolf. out of all 18 only 3 benefit me starting on the right. When I play, I’m not very consistent and tends to spray left and right equally. My goal is to get more consistent and go from there.

[@Mr.Mahalo_808]

Right side for sure

[@andyf-d4222]

Would love to play on the left side of any course.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

I'd love to get rid of the right side because it tends to have more spin and lose the most distance and be further off line.

[@M82RKY]

I would like to eliminate the right.....which is odd because I started this season with a Draw and the fade has crept in, tried loads of things to try straighten up.

[@grahamdavis8777]

shoulda kept the draw...

[@markschannon8797]

I think my hips move back in the upswing with my body, and usually on the downswing, I'm not swinging outside the plane, but I still often hid behind the ball. Any suggestions would be very appreciated

[@garethtanswell8753]

Great video guys

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Gareth!🏌️‍♂️👍

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

The takeaway is probably the most important part of the swing, because if you start that wrong the rest of the swing is compensating from there on out. I've improved my game vastly just by putting in so much time on a proper takeaway. love the channel guys! Keep it up.

[@raynorlynn810]

That is completely wrong friend. You can't affect the flight of a bullet by whipping the gun around: the bullet flies straight from where it was fired. A golf ball will go where you hit it. The ball does not care what your backswing looks like. Was the face pointed at the target? Was the club path moving toward the target? Did you make 60% effective contact? The ball doesnt care if your left arm was straight. If you keep asking youtube to make you better then youll keep getting worse. Think about the physics. Nobody cares about your backswing. Hit. The. Ball.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

@@raynorlynn810 no offense but you're an idiot. Just about everything I've learned from golf is from KZbin. Two years ago could barely break 90 on occasion. I shot a 73 last week. There's a reason why all the pros takeaways look remarkably similar. And why amateurs who can't break 100 don't look that way. Next time you're going to be so adamant in correcting someone, maybe know what the hell you're talking about. Yes the golf ball doesn't care, and yes you can do a lot wrong and still square the club, but you'll always be compensating which is not the most efficient way to play, both for your game and on your body. Now promptly go to hell. Good day.

[@raynorlynn810]

@@jeffreyyoungblood7438 congrats on your 73, not many players will ever get there. I've been teaching golf for nearly 16 years mate, I have a fair grasp on the concepts. My primary complaint about this video is the one-size-fits-all approach. There is nothing that 100% of players should do... other than fix their ball marks. I have never seen you swing, but 73 is a good number so Ill assume you are a pretty decent athlete - thats why a video like this helps you, it is intuitive to you (to your body) because youre an athlete. My case is that this advice is for a very narrow set of players but it is being sold as though it can help everyone. It will make most people worse. Also, watch more closely: i can name a few with similar takebacks, but after the club clears the back foot (from face-on, only about 6 inches from address) the tour pros vary wildly in backswing. In fact, there arent very many "good" swings on the tour. Most of them are just really good athletes. Bubba's swing is a nightmare! If you have a swing thought that works for you then great, use it. Do not assume that it is good advice for everyone. And...the ball really doesnt care about your backswing.

[@jeffreyyoungblood7438]

@@raynorlynn810 I'm actually not a good athlete. I've played a lot of sports and none of them has come naturally. I do have good hand eye coordination but anything I've been good at it's more to do with determination and persistence. I'm definitely not a natural athlete. Most people would have given up way before me,.and that's what has made the difference. I was a semi professional pool player, and it definitely didn't come natural. I just practiced 10 hours a day for over 5 years. I did the same with skateboarding in my teens and I was never very good, because it's way more athletic. But golf, like pool I've been able to approach systematically, building solid fundamentals from the ground up. It's much more cerebral than other sports. They have that in common. That and it's just you against the game. I don't care if you've been teaching for 100 years, it's doesn't mean you're correct. Yes, many pros on tour are great athletes. But you're wrong about the backswing, MATE. 95 % of tour pros do most of the same things in the backswing - keep the hands inside the target line, hinge at the same time, keep the elbows close, bring the right hip almost straight back, do similar weight shift, don't rotate the wrists early, etc. There are exceptions of course, but almost all of them do these things. I do agree that the most important thing of all is that the club face returns square and there is a lot of ways to do that, but it's best when you don't have to compensate for what you did wrong in the backswing. This is basic physics. Anyway, I don't know why I'm arguing with someone who knows everything. Later. If you have an issue with the video, take it up with them, not me.

[@raynorlynn810]

@@jeffreyyoungblood7438 lol and most pros have 2 legs, 2 feet, 2 hands, and clothes on, but you havent found those things to be important enough for study. Lets pretend that youre right about all of that (weight shift for example is absolutely not done in one (or mostly) one way, hell Adam Scott has changed his weight shift 5 times since he made the tour, elbows close is advice for people that rotate incorrectly, not for everyone...for the wrong player, say Dechambeau, tight elbows could be a catastrophe), the ball and the target still dont care. All the tour pros breathe, why arent you studying that? None of that shit matters Billy. If your determined non-athletic ass had spent all that time trying to hit the target rather than on page 26 of golf digest learning about hinge and lag then you might really be a good player. Theres not a spot on the card for your flawless takeaway - nobody cares how, only how many. Some of these swing tips may even reflect reality, but knowing how a knife and fork work wont help you find dinner. Do we listen to Hendrix because his technique was so pure? No! All we care about is what it sounds like. Hit the ball at the target. Hit. The. Ball.

[@boarussmalinko1049]

Gona try this today! My drive is mosly a slice

[@meandmygolf.]

Hope it helped??

[@danding24]

On my home course, OB is usually on the left side. Idk if it's a coincidence, but I tend to miss right

[@meandmygolf.]

Sounds like it’s an okay miss for you then! How big of a difference would it make to your scores if you were able to eliminate this right miss?

[@danding24]

@@meandmygolf. Big difference. When you hit right off the tee, it's usually tree trouble for the next shot.

[@meandmygolf.]

Not what you want at all! Okay listen it sounds like it’ll make a big difference to your course but it just sounds like it can take your game to another level by fixing this issue. Total Driving will take you to that next level and you can access week 1 for free now to decide if you agree🏌️‍♂️👍 meandmygolf.com/total-driving-preview-sm/?KZbin&TDW_Direct&Video_Link

[@richardfield5176]

As a righthanded golfer, the hook is the shot that will more likely get you in trouble (OB).....but my natural shot is a draw with the driver. Straight with my shorter irons.

[@meandmygolf.]

Totally agree Richard. I really hate seeing the ball hook. It never listens!!😂

[@chadchristman443]

I would like to try to eliminate the outside of the fairways!! Just down the middle would be great!! :)

[@meandmygolf.]

You have very high standards Chad!😂 what handicap are you?

[@waderaybingham4795]

LEFT. I hook it. Rolls for miles sometimes but so inconsistent.

[@raynorlynn810]

This week, on Keeping Golf Hard Pays Me we talk about how to top it when the pressure is on

[@brettcrook5032]

but what about those pants and shoes y'all are wearing? can you tell us about those? thank you.

[@povrtsux1]

Love it. Good lesson!!!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thanks Omar!

[@TheWtowns]

A lot of critically important tips in one video. It can be painful but so important to “see your swing”.

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you for your feedback, glad you enjoyed the video!🏌️‍♂️👍

[@31stormer]

What is the spray you used for that? Is that Foot spray?

[@meandmygolf.]

Yes Storm👍

[@MD20-20]

I hate the miss left, hook. I would take the left side out. I find it easier to hit a fade rather than a draw.

[@H2oward3]

Some really great tips. I love how you guys teach.

[@todddrayton9354]

I hit down in my driver, so my driver is set up @13° could you do a video to help me swing more upward.

[@meandmygolf.]

So what we do with Andy in the set up here is the first thing you should do👍

[@kevinroberts6666]

i would love to hit a drive straight but 9 times out of10 i will go left to right i belive what im doing is brining my diver over my shoulder not haveing a straight flow how can i correct this because im losing loads of distance please help

[@Lance-yl5sz]

As a right hander, lose the right hand side, slices are a distance killer

[@nathancameron5645]

What is the spray that they’re using?

[@dennisschnur8679]

Foot powder spray

[@nathancameron5645]

Gracias

[@meandmygolf.]

Yes it's a foot spray from the chemist. You can also get strike spray from Superspeedgolf

[@tonywilliams9227]

Wow what a difference shame I’ve already been out today lol could’ve done with that advice earlier

[@meandmygolf.]

Sorry about that Tony!😂 hopefully it helps for your future rounds🏌️‍♂️👍

[@tonywilliams9227]

@@meandmygolf. me too the rotation looked really impressive on your guest

[@meandmygolf.]

@@tonywilliams9227 Hope this was useful Tony!

[@truthofthematter2892]

The boys sneakers are looking sick!

[@meandmygolf.]

Thank you!🙌

[@grahamdavis8777]

at 180 carry, i would never even bother with a driver.. Id just hit a mid iron instead... My one armed buddy can drive 180

[@stevenmurata4392]

This guy is much better than that guy in the CA desert, lol. Take care.

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Steven. I hope your game is doing well. Miss you guys!!

[@elbertsprings9839]

I slice right almost ever time

[@robertharper172]

I would love to eliminate the left hand . I hook like crazy

[@mathiasrehn7003]

Actually I would have losen up his left shoulder a bit, it looks very tight.

[@TuubiMun]

Prefer eliminating the left side of the fairway

[@elbertsprings3306]

Right side is my curse

[@novascotian9287]

Eliminate the left side. I can hit it further with a draw but the misses are far more penalizing. You can talk to a fade but a hook don’t listen. Power fades all day.

[@grahamdavis8777]

eliminate right side of fairway always

[@drewscott4696]

Is there a reason he is choked up on the club?

[@donniekuzma9517]

I’m getting killed by the hook currently

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Donnie! Okay this is something we can hopefully help you with. What handicap are you Donnie?

[@jabukhambule1043]

I’d eliminate the Fade 😭😭😭

[@johnmeore2153]

The right side! I want to hit a baby draw!

[@meandmygolf.]

That would be nice John

[@gregormckinney621]

There is no such thing as eliminating one side. I have never seen a semi circle shot patern from anyone.

[@raynorlynn810]

This is exactly why you shouldnt take lessons from software. Why do you think his spin rate is high fellas? Do you think MAYBE the front side collapse is making him a bit steep? Do you think the cast recovery and reverse shift is related to why a big strong adult man only hits it 240 and can't hit a long iron to save his life? Why does his driver spin like a demon but he can't get it to stop with wedge? Can we please stop with the launch monitor amd just watch the guy swing? The monitor is for tiny adjustments for tour players, not weekend warriors.