Top 3 Golf Setup Mistakes and How to Fix Them

[@seergroupslc]

Let’s all get Matt’s channel to 500k subs in 2021. Every golfer in my league has benefited ! Keep on going Matt!

[@frankzayas3103]

That right shoulder back tip was exactly what my pro gave me earlier this year that turned my game around. I was in a stretch of terrible golf last spring. I was mis-hitting every way possible, fat, thin, hooks, shanks, you name it. At my wit's end, I booked a short evaluation session with my club pro. He watched me hit about 5 balls then pushed my shoulder back and told me to get in that position on my setup. Instant fix. I was stunned. I was hitting it further with less effort and more accuracy. I went on to play the best golf of my life for the next several weeks until other things crept in (its golf after all, right?). But I haven't gone back to the horrors I was experiencing before. Great tip!

[@jonny1872]

Do you feel like it's an effort to make that move though? I have a slight scoliosis and when i move that back i hit good shots, but, it feels weird and i always end up forgetting to do it.

[@frankzayas3103]

@@jonny1872 It certainly felt weird at first, but I had time this summer to practice a lot so I got used to it. Now, every now and then I catch myself out of position but its an easy fix.

[@davidlin8511]

I had the problem of hands’ position forward but never understood why this is a problem. When I had bad shots, the most of them are thin. It totally makes sense now. Matt, thank you!

[@proserveqco]

I would enjoy seeing more of your projector system on your simulator screen during your analysis!

[@flynnm09]

He gotta have a driving range thing on there so we can see him hitting them straight 👍🏼

[@stevefrady3812]

Thanks for the video. From a previous video your posted, I started putting my hands in the middle as opposed to having them a little forward at address. This made a world of difference in my impact with the ball. When I did this, the shoulders and the hips seemed to be easier to line up properly. I really appreciate your videos, they are really helpful!!!

[@atb2003]

This time around I learned about the left arm position, right shoulder a bit close and up on the setup, I will use my V1 to see what I have and next I will be looking for a golf set up like you have - big screen etc... thank you for what you do (subscribed, bell and thumbs up); thank you again

[@justinakers6320]

Top notch tips! Thanks. Excessive forward shaft lean at address has hurt my swing. I now realize that is why I spin my shoulders and hips open early on some shots; with hands too forward there’s nowhere to go.

[@patrickstewart6090]

Great tip to remember for 2021! Also hand position to far out will cause issues!

[@melborrego6370]

Are you doing anymore Star trek movies?

[@patrickstewart6090]

@@melborrego6370 LOL As soon as in “Engage in a straight Drive!

[@davebronson8157]

What a great video. It really made a difference in my game. Shaved 6 strokes two straight days.

[@charlesmoore9024]

This is a fantastic lesson. One to be saved. Maybe his best ever which is really a statement.

[@williekelty5601]

Once again YOU DA MAN! Such such great reminders...from the grip to this...;)

[@tdougs77]

i love the white shafts! Good video Mr Short game!

[@ThePhilStoops]

great start to 2021! thank you! this was excellent!

[@davew3587]

Happy New year from Seattle great video to start off the new year

[@brycerad2235]

This actually really helped today I played not the best because I was hitting all my shots right because of my setup I think this will really help me

[@user-px2sk9nd1n]

Great video. Can you do a video on how the club face looks at impact? I really struggle with striking the ball first. Instructors always seem to say put your weight forward or focus on your follow thru or something like that. I don't understand how the clubface is supposed to strike the ball and continue downwards into the ground. I hope this makes some sense. Thanks.

[@alexdavis3641]

Downward angle of attack with the club, swinging down into the ball while swinging through it. Easy to know, hard to do.

[@jamessnyder5390]

Happy new year, my friend. Thanks for the videos!

[@Steve_Tracey]

Good tips to start 2021! My fault tends to be standing too far from the ball causing me to reach for the ball and my swing gets too flat. Have you done any videos that discuss distance from the ball?

[@justinlewis2984]

Happy new years to you and your family! I love the V1 app!

[@shala811]

Happy New Year 🍾

[@scottsmith8546]

Nice job MSG! Hey buddy, when you draw the line of your swing plane from the "down the line" view, draw it from the ball through your right elbow and not the right hip...because it is the correct swing plane line. You will be above it on your backswing and will drop below it on your down swing. Happy New Year!

[@nickolasmagos219]

For me it's normally a case of not bending correctly and enough at the hips to allow my upper body to easily clear my lower body. My arms get impeded if I try to make a full swing past 1:30 on the clock normally bringing the club in on the back swing and then kicking it out on the down swing resulting in heel shots and shanks. To ensure a more consistent swing plane I really kick my ass back at setup to the point I feel all my weight at the heels and then I gradually bend my knees till the weight shifts to the arches of the feet. Second point is that all clubs have some offset between the shaft line and club face direction which means some forward shaft lean is needed to have the club face pointing at the target line while the shoulders and legs run parallel to it as in the railroad example. Not that much to have a forward press swing fault issue though. But I don't have upper body tilt which most coaches insist is beneficial so that could account for the appearance that forward shaft lean is needed to have a correct target line acquired. Also the head comes into play with a full swing. If its dipping slightly it impedes the arms from lifting and the shoulders from turning properly. I try to have it slightly above level to the point I see slightly above the ball. None of this is really an issue with 2/3rd to 3/4 shots. It's when I try to reach 2 to 3 o clock with maximum body rotation that all these issues creep up. Also ensuring that a pressure shit in the feet continues to happen throughout the swing, as well as the left knee accumulating the torque to discourage lateral movement away from the ball. Back a few decades ago when I bought the medicus 5 iron the key was the keeping the club traveling along the same plane from start to finish. Today instructors say the back swing isn't critical and that when you tuck your right elbow in and flatten your wrist it drops the club into the slot so you don't have to worry about it. But I do think it causes aim inconsistency, normally pushed draws.

[@michaelaleksick1398]

Hey Matt I just started playing this year and just started lessons this winter. We just started working on the second point you made in your video. About having your hands in front of the face at impact. I get the concept that it helps allow you to hit down on the ball but the more I think about I’m confusing my self because I feel like it is delofting the club or am I over thinking it. In my mind if I’m hitting a 7iron and hit the ball with the hands before club like you explain I feel like it turns the club into a 6iron. If you could do a video explaining that or another way of explaining that i would greatly appreciate it. Love your videos and I’ve learned a lot. Thanks again.

[@BOWENSblog]

Good to know this week I realized a PGA professional have a similar technique like me. It is always good to have growth mindset for work and play

[@kevinokeefe1973]

Happy New Year Mr Short Game, appreciate the helpful videos 👍

[@2Eaglez]

Great video! The shoulder tilt is something I don’t do, the alignment and club centered with left arm slightly on top, I have always done. I will try the shoulder tilt, I’ve been playing golf for over 60 years and was always told to keep my shoulders level through the swing. Do you tilt more on your driver that your other clubs?

[@frankcanzanella6753]

Your left shoulder returns to the setup position at impact. I would like to hear about the importance of the steady head and left shoulder. What about de lofting the club head with shaft lean forward. Why and how does your hands get ahead of ball at impact? Thanks

[@johnherman3261]

Happy new year Matt!

[@johnstockelman5007]

Good Morning, Happy New Year

[@renegade2853]

Fantastic video! Thank you!

[@dennismoser1070]

You hit three nails on the head with me, I don't know how many hours of videos I've watched over the last year trying to figure out my irons, but here's hoping that this is the last one. I'll let ya know, I'm going to put my new practice net and mats to work today. Thank you for all you do. Happy New year EDIT: I can already notice a big difference, at least with how straight they seem to be going. I only hit into my net so I don't know how far they are going. I did hit one off a tee into the neighbors pasture. It didn't go far but it went way straighter...off to the driving range tomorrow

[@jeffwalker5967]

Hi Mr ShortGame. Which cameras did you go with for the home app? I just purchased it today and will begin setting it up.

[@banditbaker1675]

Happy New Year and thanks for the vid, but doesn't setup change dependant upon the Club and desired shot shape?

[@pipeline3212]

Happy New Years Matt "MSG"! Are you still sending me clubs for the New Year? I'll pay the shipping. AZ loves you ❤

[@mattcristino9804]

Happy New YearMatt

[@timgraymatter]

Love your videos! What’s the ceiling height in your golf studio?

[@normonpiccolo]

Setup is imperative!

[@davebronson8157]

Excellent

[@mrsandhu19801]

2nd setup DJ puts his hands forward on setup and he's the world number 1 golfer

[@19jaguar90]

Happy New Year and love your content.. Are you teaching live students also or are you strictly a KZbin professional?

[@dabatmaniamoutthed7975]

Hey coach Happy 2021 I haven't been checking you out in a few all your tips I've been using thank you 👍. I love the hat would like to rep how do I get 1 😊.

[@flemminglarsen8611]

And happy New Year to you

[@TruthFighterReed0049]

Matt. Happy New Year's. Thanks for the tip I'm in the Maryland area few days ago weather was nice got out front 9 was great back 9 NOT. think I lost my alignment. Getting Refocus thanks for the Video. 🏌🏿🏌🏿⛳

[@steph5889]

Where is the fastest position of club head on plane on the down swing? Is it at the ball or way past it?

[@paulwilliams5364]

Can you give me a tip on up hill lie ball above side slope to the left

[@paulwilliams5364]

Jacob thanks

[@ksandvold]

Are you an instructor on the v1 app by chance?

[@gustavoesquivel5865]

Turn you projector on if you have one. Would make these videos way better.

[@braga786]

Lucky with my single plane swing i don't have to struggle to go through all this 😁😁

[@razerfish]

I've never anyone set up like the 3rd one, so how can that even make the top 3?

[@accridelich7369]

G, Could you please revise this video & add proper spine angle at set-up. I golf with 10 guys twice a week for the past 3 years & they are always hitting it fat or hooking because of the distance from the butt of the club to their fly is longer than the width of their fist+. I have scars on my tongue from biting it. One guy asked, but he reverted back. I learned from Byron Nelson's WINNING GOLF, that you cannot stand too close to the ball. Means everything that can go wrong happens when you stand too far away.

[@rebelartisaninstrumentals6483]

so apparently the hips can sit one higher than the other....interesting 🤦‍♂️

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

Question i watch you a lot..Can you try put a wrap of lead tape under your driver grip an tell me what this is doing ? i out drive the PGA pro at the club with no were near the club head speed i been doing this for 30 years i just like to see what its doing on a TRACKMAN

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

I just done my best friend driver he hitting 25 to 30 yards farther..the club owner tried this an said it busted his driver i said well that more power right

[@hillbillybassfisherman8181]

I got the idea 30 years ago..I bought a trainer driver an all it was weighted grip so i thought what would happen i put a wrap of my lead tape that i make fishing lure with an it worked

[@jakepaige1058]

Maybe 2020 was why I was playing bad golf.

[@charlieblower365]

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[@seanswayze1615]

Yea bro less golf instruction just show off your toys, you sound a little sus with your lessons🤷🏻