I watched your videos for 60 and 80 yd shots and it turned my whole golf game around. Improved my consistency and accuracy from my wedge to my driver. Great advice that works on the course.
@paulfirmin75863 жыл бұрын
Love the advice, why do I always laugh at the way you present the information but still take it in, its a gift, thank you
@okimike59633 жыл бұрын
I’m not a coach or a pro, or even a scratch player, but I am (now) a pretty good ball striker. Took up golf about 7 years ago and started getting serious about 2 1/2 years ago. Thought I’d share a little to elaborate a bit more from the intermediate student perspective. Head down (called it!) - last coach said that on my 3rd lesson and I haven’t gone back. Agree about not standing up out of it as Matt explains but would add the notion of “stable fluid spine” to the explanation (McTeigue, Ballard). Your head can (and should) move freely (mostly rotating as a consequence of body rotation, not leading the rotation), the point is to rotate around your spine as a central axis. More like try to keep the top few vertebrae between your shoulder blades in a fairly static location allowing fluid body movement around the axis but not swaying away or standing up out of it. Hitting down- I relate to the consequences of taking this at face value and the tendency to then start the transition with hands rather than feet (still a frequent battle), but would also note that the “down on it” has some value if you consider it from only the club arc perspective. For most normal full swings (other than driver and maybe 3w off tee), the club face should impact the ball while it’s on the downward path, not the upward side of the arc. Essentially, don’t try to scoop the ball.
@lvond5553 жыл бұрын
Look at who almost won the Sentry TOC. Joaquín Niemann. His head moves, but he focuses on the ball until after impact.
@ta43683 жыл бұрын
ever since i started loading on my back leg and moving my head off the ball (cuz I'm rotating way further in my back swing) I've gained at least 8mph in ball speed. I think his advice is geared towards like 30 handicapers.
@phukit54563 жыл бұрын
Favorite teacher on you tube. Man this guy is funny, logical and concise.
@frankjohnston11863 жыл бұрын
I just LOOOVE MrShort!!! I mean really. He's just got this very cool disposition about himself. So glad to be a part of the channel. He's comical at times and down right genuine. His guidance is spot on. Taking notes folks!
@austinmccool24633 жыл бұрын
1:20 "Don't ever, for any reason, do anything to anyone for any reason ever, no matter what, no matter where, or who, or who you are with, or where you are going, or where you've been... ever, for any reason whatsoever..." -Michael Scott - Mr. Short Game
@pokeboi9843 жыл бұрын
HAHA YES I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought of that lol
@adamrasmussen18393 жыл бұрын
Haha!!! I thought the same thing.
@stevelewis55823 жыл бұрын
Too fn wordy
@phukit54563 жыл бұрын
That's what she said!
@kellymth69 Жыл бұрын
Its all about clarity. This guy is good. Simple, less confusing. There are a million ways to hit a bad golf shot, only a few ways to hit a good one.
@jayjeep67463 жыл бұрын
2 weeks back into golf watching countless videos of tricks or skill practice and this video was all I needed. Did I say I have 1000 golf balls hit with crappy form in those two weeks? Well this fixed my mind game and way to look from a different point with simple practices. Can't wait to try it out! I will post after I have hit 200 golf balls with Mr. Short's advice. See you guys soon!
@jamesbroome73913 жыл бұрын
This may be the absolute best golf instructional video Ive ever watched. Unfortunately i have been told all 5 things over the years and have incorporated everyone into my golf swing (thus my 22 handicap after 15 years of playing!) so excited for my next trip to the range!
@buckshots48003 жыл бұрын
Tip number one I learned from you from an earlier video you put out a few years back. Absolutely the best tip I ever received. Free at that. It can be a game changer for so many. I have never or cannot remember anyone one else ever mentioning this issue.
@henryschumann4423 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Matt. It confirms what I’ve always thought and said to others. It is a golf swing not a golf hit. Focus ones attention to make a good swinging motion and the contact with the ball will take care of itself.
@johnsamanie71023 жыл бұрын
I have heard ALL of these more than once. "3 rules of Golf....1. Keep your head down. 2. Keep your head down.3. Keep your stupid head down." hahaha My pastor told me this the first time playing. I sway...you've helped me with this. AND I took lessons. FIRST thing was your #1....rotate your hands and point that club to the sky. LOL I'm learning...Mr. SC has helped my a BUNCH...been following since California. You're not too far from me now...GA/Bama State line. So I'm shooting about 88-92 now after 4 years of serious golf...trying to learn. Hoping my score continues to go down. Thanks for ALL your help!!! "Like and Subscribe" I have done!!! LOL
@TerdFerguson3 жыл бұрын
IMHO, one of your better videos. I've known for a long time we aren't supposed to pull the club down in our perceived attempt to start accelerating the club for speed but didn't realize the affect (getting narrow and collapsing of arms).
@julianroberts6983 жыл бұрын
This has to be one of the best videos I have ever watched. I do all of these which will explain why I'm a 19 handicapper. Thanks very much for the content. Congratulations on a cracking video
@bmb381193 жыл бұрын
The best video of yours that I have seen on the mechanics of the golf swing. All things i have been working on in the last few months. Great content and well done!
@t.k.morris3 жыл бұрын
Totally awesome. I appreciate your enthusiasm and simple tips and techniques to improve my game.
3 жыл бұрын
From all of your videos, this is the best.!!! My HCP is gping down since I,ve been watching your videos, Thank You!
@renej.morales56093 жыл бұрын
Great tips!.. now I just need my work shift to end so I can get the practice range!.. Thanks Matt!!
@SPBrown633 жыл бұрын
Ooof, yeah. Took these concepts to the range today, and it has been one of your best videos to really drive these points home... They were all things I have been trying to focus on, but found that my actual application of them has been wildly off the mark. I think that the real benefit came from taking these “keys points” every golf instructional video says you need to apply to your swing, but giving you an actual “swing thought” to help achieve them. Practical application beats theory every time. Thank you.
@travisspencer92413 жыл бұрын
One of the earliest things I was was ever told to do was 1. Keep my head down, 2. Look behind the ball 3. open my clubface 1/2-3/4 thru my back swing by turning/cocking my wrists. Eventually, playing got to where it wasn't fun anymore. I haven't played in almost 10 years. Nerve problems in my legs and feet have kept me from doing a lot of things these last few years, but recent improvement in that department has given me motivation to go play again. The last set of clubs I bought were Nike Dymo 2, Driver and Woods with Sumo Irons when they first came out. Replacing the equipment is what's gonna hurt me more than my feet lol! I hate them more than I care to say. Thanks for the videos. I've enjoyed watching.
@AnthonyMarshall13 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. I've recently switched my swing up and these are the things I've been learning. It's been hard to break old habits though. "Don't add down to down" that part of the video had me rolling haha!
@paulcantarini21732 жыл бұрын
Great VIDEO ! You covered so many issues in that video. Yes many bad habits to fix in your swing. Love the AROUND thought, I early extend with my wedges and shank. Keep up all the great teaching and myth debunking
@pt_atx3 жыл бұрын
Once of your best quick videos. Every player needs to watch this one.
@loutennant993 жыл бұрын
Mate, enjoyed this so much. Really helpful, so many misconceptions I have been told in the past that when it goes tits up, i want to wrongly fall back on
@terrimcmillan41523 жыл бұрын
i like how you tell it straight no f ing around enjoyable to watch thanks mate len mack from aus
@audleydesigns31542 жыл бұрын
Love this! You are the best at simplifying everything about golf! Thank you for your awesome instruction and for your personality ! You are so funny ! Thank You for making me smile and laugh while learning your valuable golf lessons! You have helped me get better !
@randyknoblock23713 жыл бұрын
I love your animated way of communicating simple ideas! Thanks.
@basson33863 жыл бұрын
Just did your advice in the back yard, immediate results! Very well explained for golf dummy's! Subscribed!
@malcolmdnew14333 жыл бұрын
Interesting point you made regarding Greg Norman, about how he never left a divot. I also never leave divots, yet it seems to be always a major pointer in the golf swing in many videos on you tube. I am learning still and I have a long way to go, but from videos from Mr Short Game and Danny Maude and a few lessons from my local golf outlet and just going out on the course and trying things. My scores tell me I am doing a few things right and of late many shots feel so effortlessly and even I have been surprised at the end result
@LightningPants3 жыл бұрын
Malcolm, don't worry about a divot. Sweeping or picking the ball is perfectly fine. You only see pro's taking divots on tv depending on the shot they're hitting.
@Not3xactly3 жыл бұрын
the sway / slide thing hit home for me. Nobody's ever told me it was the right move, but my single swing thought for the last 2 years has been "don't sway".
@Grigsby_golf3 жыл бұрын
This is great advice. I think sometimes we make things to complicated in the golf swing and the kinesiology of it is that the brain can only complete task it can understand. I would love to one day hear what you suggestions for teaching juniors would be. Thank you!
@Golf363 жыл бұрын
To keep from standing up, I started standing more upright. No swaying or chopping. Much better view of ball. I do use a reminder to keep my head still (helps with swaying) but not down. Down makes me bob my head down and crash into the ground. My swing is around my body using stack and tilt. Problem was I was swinging to flat around my body and very inconsistent as a result. Thanks for all your good teaching.
@mattcristino98043 жыл бұрын
Played Sunday in scorching heat in Melb Aus. Hardly anyone on course so had plenty of time to experiment before heat fatigue got the better of me towards the end. As a result I did notice a slight rotation in my wrists on my down swing which made me stray my tee shots to the right. Another awesome video....'Golf Police"....Leave your money and run!... take care Matt
@tomfowler58683 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR THIS!! Took these tips, especially the ones on cutting out the sway in the back swing and hip rotation. Took it to the range and it actually worked! Hitting the ball much more efficiently now. A lot of golf tip videos out there…but this one actually helped.
@larrylofton19593 жыл бұрын
I've spent the last few months trying to resurrect my swing, with proper techniques, after a boat with cancer. Fortunately the nearly 3 years without Golf flushed out a lot of bad habits, that many of your videos are now correcting. Thank you! Oh by the way, can you add a video showing how to properly (cool) twirl the club after a good shot, so I don't look like a newbie!
@mannyduarte93763 жыл бұрын
You're a breath of fresh air and you make us laugh. Keep it up!
@danielday70333 жыл бұрын
So, just starting to play golf at age 54. And I gotta tell you, all of the bad habits you mentioned not to do, I have been told to do. The last thing I want is to start bad golf swing habits. Your vid has taught me a lot in just a few minutes. Thanks for that! 🤙
@bradunderwood10123 жыл бұрын
MATT!! This video has hit a spot with my swing feels great in the living room can not wait to get too the range..
@knukule3 жыл бұрын
Love the content. I stand up on the ball. Definitely gonna try that tip
@putzgadol3 жыл бұрын
My first pro was a tour player. He emphasized that a teacher should NEVER show people what not to do. He was a great teacher.
@jeffmartinello14653 жыл бұрын
You are the best. I love how you teach. Your video on the proper way to hold the club. Or (Receive it ) allowed me have the best round of golf ⛳ I have had in 30 years. I wish I was kidding. Thanks very much From 🇨🇦 🙏👏👏 This video is awesome too!
@sixstringstak3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping your videos simple and to the point. I'm all in on "The Golf Professional Police Force"
@davec87303 жыл бұрын
first time i've seen his work, a lot of it asked questions on my game, and made sense. gonna check on his other work.
@martinmoore75513 жыл бұрын
Always liked your back yard practice area in California, but the new studio is ace, paticularly now that you have skytrack, so we see exactly the results as you teach. Content as always was great and so true. I was that player, 5 out of 5, not any more thanks to you and the results speak for themselves. From next week in the UK we can actualy get out and play, can't wait to practice the stuff you teach. Thanks Matt.
@ExceptionalPleb3 жыл бұрын
What I like about you is that you talk about feel. Most of what the bio-"mechanics" talk about is body position and angles. Although having an intuitive sense of where the club head is in relationship to your hands is probably the most important aspect of striking the ball accurately.
@adeboandrew60443 жыл бұрын
This video helped me big time … thumbs up on the advise …. The thought process before the shot surely does help a lot … to good drives 🍻
@edruiz12023 жыл бұрын
Like the way you present the information brother. Thanks and keep up the good work!!! Hope these tips help me.
@timoconnor94348 ай бұрын
Brilliant. I think I was told all of those BAD things at some time. Worked a couple out myself, but this was great.
@xavierserrano34353 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video! Any drills u recommend for turning the hips and not trusting forward?
@leeloopatsy3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I must say that I went through these 5 bad advices in the past. What you say is so true. And the way you say it is very funny.
@frankcanzanella67533 жыл бұрын
I’m feeling for what you are saying. If I keep my head down there’s a strong tendency to pull my left shoulder up at impact and with the follow through.
@philipchan18563 жыл бұрын
I watched all over again wherever I need to refresh my memory after a bad round. Great tips, Matt! 👍🏽
@ej93153 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video. Keep it up. These things make all the difference in my game!
@buckbuckley72213 жыл бұрын
Thank you, played 4 years on the hills of eastern Tennessee, was thankful to get to play in Decatur, AL, FLAT courses, presiate ya !!! 2021
@TenaciousJ7283 жыл бұрын
Solid advice! Trust me, I used to do all of this instinctively at first until my golf mate pointed it all out. Also if it hurts doing it, you're probably doing it wrong. I would harshly turn my wrists and swing down aggressively and chunk (sometimes deep) to the point where I was sore all over and unable to swing for a week or two. You know, my mate would tell me to keep your eyes on the ball as you swing. Never really took it to heart, but after seeing "keep your head down" here now I definitely won't. Thanks for that!
@mrjlewis6402 жыл бұрын
Finally someone who clearly explains the hand rotation flaw … thank you very much
@extrememetaldrummer13 жыл бұрын
I love this buddy, thank you! I was doing this when I was learning (going around) and I started making beautiful contact. Then, as I started watching more videos about hitting down, I started topping my irons and chunking them. As soon as I focused on "around," I was back in business. Love your content, it means a lot to me! Thank you!
@michaelclearwater13163 жыл бұрын
Who plays with that one guy that always says "you picked your head up" ? I say they should worry about their own game and leave mine alone!! Thanks Mr. SG for the video. I have spent the last year trying to remove a couple of the issues you mentioned. I finally found a coach that listens.
@jakemcdonald2223 Жыл бұрын
Your an amazing teacher and I appreciate you very much!
@Mactar43 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you! I've achieved (2) 1st place finishes over the past year with your tips.
@SuperJab693 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advise, it all makes sense, I get told all the time to "pull the club down", keep the videos coming.
@rch43623 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the work to provide us quality content. Excellent.
@jonathancrist14563 жыл бұрын
MSG, great video as always. Love the energy, keep it up! I was looking at your hitting area. What a great place to hit balls! I would love to build something like that in my back yard. Have you ever done a video on getting setup at home? Building a perfect golf man cave get away for golfers?
@michaelspofforth28983 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your vids . Helpful and so entertaining
@lyndahensman67843 жыл бұрын
Omg 😆 so much fun!! And Excellent coaching tips !!
@mangomadness18713 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, You make videos that are easy to understand ,keep up the great work
@LADcoronary1803 жыл бұрын
Dude, god bless you. I’m learning the game and always think about things I hear from your channel. God damn genius.
@markmatthews68393 жыл бұрын
Great idea Matt. Very interesting! Thank you for taking on these projects that we would all love to do, but just don't have the time to do. Winn for the win!
@jbern52122 жыл бұрын
Mr. short game has changed my life 🙌🏼😎 love the shirt ⛳️
@philipchan18563 жыл бұрын
Very useful and pragmatic tips.
@emilioramos37113 жыл бұрын
Great, all in 5 video! Time for a swing change..thank you!
@awijte66563 жыл бұрын
Fully agree! Do nót tinker with your natural body movements. All bodies are different. Each persons swing is specific. Stop the swing-thinking. Start feeling the swing.
@RandyKekipi3 жыл бұрын
Well done...Mr. ShortGame...enjoyed the video.
@jasonhughes24353 жыл бұрын
Great video. Wish you had used your pressure mat when you talked about turning vice moving back to show that proper turning back will naturally cause your weight to shift to the back leg.
@kuch96ss3 жыл бұрын
Just found you channel. Watched 5 or 6 videos so far. Great job and thank you for the videos
@geraldconomo14543 жыл бұрын
Fabulous thanks.. Was so confused. Gerry
@ellahintersteiner31483 жыл бұрын
Good information, and I absolutely agree with everything you said....
@davidparsons31633 жыл бұрын
Great tips & great examples of never never... love it
@jmcq85583 жыл бұрын
Just starting back up playing again, i think i did all 5 yesterday!!! thanks for tips.
@waynesmith6093 жыл бұрын
Great tips' they make a whole lot of sense.
@kayna7403 жыл бұрын
This should be your pre shot routine - thanks for the best laugh of my day. And yes, I’m going to try it :D
@TimGoulden3 жыл бұрын
I also want to gouge my eyes out when I hear someone say "keep your head down", or "you lifted your head". Great video!
@fredschwarz33343 жыл бұрын
Not to be pedantic.....oh what the heck, I'm being pedantic....but shouldn't you actually want to gouge your EARS out? ;-)
@kimgallagher4903 жыл бұрын
GOuge theirs instead !
@kennyb55852 жыл бұрын
Best lesson ever Thanks Matt
@geoffdrew52073 жыл бұрын
Good advice and well explained.
@sethsullivan5295 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! My game is slowly improving but I’ll take it. One question, a friend advised I stick my butt more out before I swing. Would this help with staying low? I did notice the emphasis on hips. Thanks
@KIRSTEINS133 жыл бұрын
Matt, Love your videos! You make the lessons so simple to understand. I've spent so much time becoming mechanical and forgetting about just swinging the club. I just wish you lived on the east coast so I could take a private lesson.. Keep these funny informative videos coming. Ed Kirsteins Deerfiled NY
@pieman20103 жыл бұрын
This is great! You are spot on. I wish I knew these things when I started too.
@christopheles71983 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed. Thanks
@alantownsley63913 жыл бұрын
“Don’t add down to down” ..... that’s not just a golf tip, that’s a life tip right there!
@briansmith89983 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, I do all of these things. Love the video.
@markshi70523 жыл бұрын
This is pure gold !
@claudiochisani41203 жыл бұрын
Always great stuff, quick question : how do I think around and low and at the same time think hitting up?
@ChrisChuUsa3 жыл бұрын
Greatest quick lesson ever ! You're all american teaching pro
@MegaMonsterboyz3 жыл бұрын
You are an excellent teacher.
@thegreatone26743 жыл бұрын
You and me both. Funny how you pick apart what we've been taught but it makes perfect sense....
@stevepastore42133 жыл бұрын
I love the look of your shafts. I got on LA golf web site but I can’t find them. Either there sight sucks or I’m not using it right. What exactly are they. Thanks.
@toddmarks5813 жыл бұрын
Great video, wish I would have watched it 10 years ago. Teaching feels is what it’s all about
@picmedic2 жыл бұрын
This is the best golf video in the history of golf videos. Mic drop 🎤
@donaldkellyman24442 жыл бұрын
Great video Matt
@JimmySrun3 жыл бұрын
Bro! I’m So confused on the “ hitting down” there is a book titled “ hit down dammit” there are so many tips out there and discussion about hitting down on the ball helps create compression and that creates distance. all the tips and drills you have given has improved my game because I can understand it and it just makes sense when you explain things. But This tip on hitting down and around is the most confused tip I heard from you. 🧐I’m trying to grasp it.
@juane.ramirez22263 жыл бұрын
same thought, however I believe he refers to a feeling "hit down", which could cause that the club goes steeper than needed, if you feel that is goin around the club will still goes down but just as needed...