Par 4 Mistakes EVERY GOLFER Makes | ME AND MY GOLF

Check out our exclusive Golf Schools by clicking here🏌️⛳👉 meandmygolf.com/golf-schools/... Par 4 Mistakes EVERY GOLFER Makes - In this weeks Impact Show, we follow up our Par 3 Mistakes every golfer makes by discussing the common mistakes every golfer makes on par 4's! Whilst discussing these mistakes we will also give you advice on how to rectify these mistakes to give yourself a better strategy on par 4's.
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[@richardlarose8863]

Most of my mistakes are on the 5th, 6th and 7th stots, but rarely on the 8th

[@breeze787]

Awesome! LOL

[@bigdogpete43]

Whenever I see trouble, I take dead aim for it. Guaranteed I will miss it.

[@breeze787]

We don't plan to fail, we fail to plan, prepare, consider best options. I've added this into my game you know into my preflight routine and am enjoying the game of golf even more. Thanks for putting this up.

[@deanryan8725]

breeze787 nicely said I defo need to incorporate more planning

[@228justaround]

Awesome vid as always guys! #5 is the most troublesome for me. Will look forward to practicing the setup tips you provided here.

[@landonw1114]

I never understand the dislikes on these videos. Golf course management is always a worthwhile discussion!

[@golfkid6579]

Top notch tips again. I think the uphill/ downhill ball position was the most useful for me. I truly hate a ball below feet shot!

[@antonybonner592]

Great tips guy's ... course management is something tht I've been focusing on this season and it's working a treat really saving me a lot of shots

[@lokidecat]

What a great rapid-fire how-to on course management. This is fantastic. If any golfer watches one KZbin today, this should be it. My biggest faux pas is picking the wrong club to get out of jail with. Pitching with a 6 is way better than my "quarter-swing 3W" shenanigans that shoot me in the foot as I rocket it to the other side of the fairway. ugh. Thanks for this!

[@alanorourke7969]

Excellent stuff guy's, simple steps and great examples of what weekend golfers face all the time👊🙌

[@johncreet1254]

Great topic. I had a playing lesson about 3 weeks ago and learned far more from that than from a conventional lesson. Would love to see more of this kind of thing.

[@adamradford2285]

This is excellent, I play of 12 and I know most of this theory but I dont always put it into play on the course!!! Many thanks excellent tips and reinforcement

[@joshuamcclellan4942]

Shot a 94 on Saturday and 93 the week before that thanks for all the tips its really helping me. I've only played for a little over a year but really starting to see results and feel like I'm getting better. I am finally starting to eliminate the hero shots from my game. Next time I play I am going to try and recognize the hazards more.

[@timothyw7663]

Love this series! Lots of very practical advice to try to remember. Thanks Guys!

[@meandmygolf.]

Hope it helps Timothy.

[@s2kl33n]

Impressive, info overload but simple to follow and digest.

[@sycadelic666]

This. Is. Called. Golf Course Management! Tips like these will likely lower your scores quicker than swing adjustment tips

[@meandmygolf.]

They can make so much difference Ian.

[@sycadelic666]

Nikolai Ninja H.i. N.i.k.o.l.a.o.i.

[@Anarchybicycles]

Hero shot from under the arbor. You guys are great I take all your drill into my training regimen.

[@frederikilse6207]

nice vid!!! Keep up the good work

[@jdgoettee9472]

Great planning tips. Trying to have a positive plan - try to hit a spot or area - beats negative alternative - trying NOT to hit any of the obstacles.

[@dustinp26]

that... does't make sense. In the first example we could try to hit the area between the bunkers. That's not any better.

[@warrenrohloff8095]

@@dustinp26 I believe the point he is trying to make is that your subconscious doesn't understand "not". If you visualize the ball going into the bunker and you tell yourself "don't do that", your brain only recognizes the ball going into the bunker and that's the shot you hit. Visualize exactly what you want to happen so your subconscious mimics that behavior.

[@dustinp26]

@@warrenrohloff8095 I understand that... but if I visualize my ball splitting those bunkers perfectly, it's still an incredibly difficult shot to pull off which is most likely going to result in my ball ending up in a bunker.

[@earthatom7]

That last tip is gonna be a game changer! Thanks guys! 👍

[@TheLefty365]

Great stuff guys. How about a session on putting? Long and short putt drills. Or maybe some bunker play green side & fairway. Apologies if I’ve missed this already. Keep up the good work

[@nreifer04]

Lots of info, love it! How about a whole video covering up/downhill lies?

[@michaeljbrennan3728]

There is a par 5 on my regular course that has been my nemesis for ages. Yesterday I decided to tee off with my 3 wood instead of my driver. Straight down the middle of a narrow fairway with danger on both side. Used my 5 hybrid to lay up. Pitched on with my sand wedge nearly holing out. Left myself with a 20 foot putt. Pared the hole for the first time ever. These tips really do work. Just gain faith in your swing and you will have more fun on the course. Thanks for the great information gentlemen.

[@Quuantix]

if you haven't seen, mark crossfield made an interesting point regarding mistake number four in one of his recent videos. more often than not even if you fail hitting your desired shot, you'll still end up with a shorter approach in than if you chipped out. so in many cases going for it is the best option because win or lose, you'll end up better off than if you had chipped out.

[@ckaiser022]

I am all of the above as I have horrible course management but am currently working really hard to improve! My biggest struggle is always taking too much club off the tee box and trying to over power the course instead of playing what the course gives me!

[@ianward5246]

I took the driver out of my bag, I had on rescue clubs 2;3; & 4; I teed off using the 2 rescue from 180-210. Kept in the fairway on every hole. Played safe and scored well. It was such a nice feeling not having to constantly keep thrashing out of the rough!!

[@luisantoniobalajadia7426]

Great vid guys as always. I tend to go for the hero shot which gets me more trouble than usual. Thank you for the advise!

[@UpToScratchGolf]

haha, only way to do it!!!

[@ayemtearable6902]

I just aim for the bunker and that way I won’t hit it

[@meandmygolf.]

Hope this helps Luis.

[@neilarmstrong6683]

Gents great intel, I’m from Shropshire and play the Wrekin, would be great to see you guys dissect a course strategy around there!, best wishes

[@yadthink]

Well done, guys! Would like to hear your thoughts on "strokes gained"; esp. the part where it suggests hitting driver to give yourself a shorter club into the green, whereas traditional thinking would say hit 3-wood, e.g., from the tee to make sure you find the fairway.

[@kyleguiao4508]

Great advice, guys! I especially liked the reminder about taking the medicine and punching out of the trees/rough instead of the hero shot. That’s probably at least 2 strokes saved right there.

[@asnmvet08]

I found success with a similar mindset last year. I know I was comfortable and confident with approach shots between 100-150 yards, so I started approaching tee shots by figuring out which was the easiest shot/club I could hit to give me ~130-150 into the green. I didn’t significantly one improve any one physical skill, but I still went from shooting lots of 80-81’s, and just missing the 70’s, to routinely shooting 75-78.

[@kyle_medina]

OMG! The rough shout going further I've never head before! I'll have to pay more attention to this next time.

[@edwinscox]

Excellent video, guys. Thanks. Practical tips that help me think through to the NEXT shot and reduce the risk.

[@meandmygolf.]

Happy to help Ed!

[@a.j.difabio1]

Great tips guys keep up the great work

[@darioc.1196]

It's just great to see great players play intelligent shots, I've never done it myself hence my evolution...

[@scoolzdevries]

Very good video. Thanks guys.

[@pureblood1980x]

Thanks guys some really good tips there. At the tender age of 38 I've recently started playing golf. I'm due to play some rounds soon and I'll take your hints with me.

[@ryanmillman4106]

Great video...been there done it and still doing it!

[@peggylyon4978]

I have made all these mistakes! Thanks. Love your videos! Very helpful.

[@bustaferrari4057]

Be conservative sometimes to help your score. Sometimes less is more. I agree but I feel that I lose out on crushing it! Either way I need to watch this prior to me playing!!

[@ryandeery6930]

Great video. 👍🏼

[@miteshchavda1870]

Hoping I can put some of this on to the course on Sunday including par 3s...

[@Hartlepoolgolfer]

I've started laying up no closer than 100 yards as that's a confident easy full 52 for me. Shorter than that and it's half swing wedges and it all gets messy. I've definitely started bumping out if trouble instead of hero shots. The hybrid rescue is an ideal club to choke down on and putter stroke it back onto and down the fairway keeping it low.

[@randy7429]

Golf swing analysis next!!!! #squad up keep up the great work

[@CaelienInvasion]

Mistake 6.5: Amateurs Don't Play Enough Club, Dare Yourself to Hit the Back of the Green - Piers shorts his 7 iron from the rough because he believes it will carry due to rough-ball dynamics. For us Everyday-Joes, take enough club to reach the back because you're likely to leave it short more often than not on approaches. Great stuff guys, thanks for the tips!

[@stevenmurray7814]

What do they mean by take more club or take less club ? New to the game

[@adkent9]

@@stevenmurray7814 Taking more club generally means hitting it longer, like taking a 7 iron instead of the 8.

[@alienrenders]

Yeah, I didn't get that one. In the rough, I always end up hit it shorter than usual. So I take a longer club. And hitting 210 yards with a 7 iron??? Yeah, ok... I'll get back to ya on that one.

[@TimmyP_]

AlienRenders - probably because you're trying to hit up on it and lift the ball out (taking too much grass) instead of hitting down on it and getting the ball cleaner. Practise with a shorter club, really attack down on it, and watch it pop out and fly

[@JLNHB]

Andy‘s short game is that good he even hits it through trees. Next level short game there ;-)

[@meandmygolf.]

Ha ha. I can't hit a bad shot even when try 😉

[@robotguy864]

Great stuff MAMG , I'm the behind the tree guy. You all know me small hole between the trees. I can get to the green from here. BAM hit a tree 30 yards backwards. Trying to play smarter

[@dbc7772011]

Great info, my mistake would be the ego, trying to always hit driver when, as you point out, an iron may be more appropriate and less chance for problems.

[@adl9705]

made my first hole in one from 167 yards! thanks guys!

[@simonzheng5821]

Good stuff men

[@geoffcohen613]

The thing with these mistake videos is they are played by pros I would like them to have an 18 hcap golfer have him hit shots rather than pros, ie they coach him around. 180 m to bunker is most likely a 3w for most bogey golfers. then video more real.

[@AdgeWool]

The video is no less real because they're better than us. All the logic still stands, we just need to apply it to our game and club selection.

[@brandonbrame1171]

Very good tips

[@honuputters1891]

When the ball is below or above your feet, the amount of left/right adjustment depends on the loft of the club - more loft, more adjustment. For a 3-wood, you don't need to change your aim much at all, but for a wedge, you need a lot of "borrow".

[@razakhan999]

good content !!

[@bradmallen9508]

#4 I think was a big one for me. I would always just try to blast it and end up with these weird yardage half swing finesse shots. Then a golf buddy told me about this. Changed my game completely and all of a sudden I was able to take confident full swing shots and attack those greens.

[@SnowWolf90]

I do have a tendency to use some lower lofted clubs to get under trees but I was never sure if I should be using chipping stances or not

[@roybosman9535]

Great info guys. Keeping the ball in play with a plan works so much better than smash an hope 👍

[@allanbergsma3256]

Hey guys new subscriber, love the content on the channel. I find it very informative while not being overly complicated as well. What are some resistance training exercises that help with playing golf and what warm up or stretches would you suggest prior to teeing off. Cheers

[@meandmygolf.]

check out our flexible in 15 plan :)

[@allanbergsma3256]

Cheers guys

[@taviserickson5988]

Hey I keep slicing most of my clubs (I’m right hand) even though I usually have alright contact, a closed/squared face, and I feel as though I have a strong grip. When I swing I try to feel as though my right elbow is tucked into my side, and I’m almost pushing my right hand through the ball, so I can get a better swing path. Any suggestions for me? Something I can work on at the driving range? Anything you could give me would be amazing. Btw love your videos 👍🏼

[@wx811]

I feel like all this comes with experience. Management is simply playing the game long enough and being smart enough to pay attention. Of course, some people never learn this, but if you want to break 90, 80, and even par this can't go without notice. Great video. Course management is too important, and I think if people were to think their way around rather than just knocking it around, they will improve.

[@honuputters1891]

Experience is definitely a big factor. You need to know and trust your distances, and you need to have a good idea of your trajectories with different clubs at different swing amounts (the harder you hit a given club, the higher the launch). I see a lot of novices hit up into tree branches because they don't think about trajectory, and even if they did they don't really know what different clubs do. Another common beginner problem is to always aim directly at the green, even if there is trouble on that line, and they can't get to the green in one anyway, and there is a wide open area on a different line. All this isn't surprising though, because humans can only think about one thing at a time. Beginners are so focused on just trying to hit the ball that they don't have brain slots left for tactics. Once you have a repertoire of shots you can more or less trust, that frees you up to evaluate the situation. Most people could benefit from spending some practice time carefully observing their shot trajectory.

[@wx811]

@@honuputters1891 Absolutely. I think your point on predictable flight pattern and predictable contact makes sense, as if you hit it everywhere, fat irons and in general play above 14 handicap (general rule of thumb) management really doesn't matter because you don't hit the ball well enough for it to matter. But once you're relatively good at basic stuff, like making contact, have decent enough accuracy the ball isn't going OB on every drive, and a somewhat predictable pattern of flight, management comes into play. But you're right, skill level improves, management improves with it. It's a process this game, we gotta take it slow.

[@jamesconnor4479]

Good video lads. I always wanted to know why a flyer lie was considered a flyer lie.

[@aname4437]

An important reason for not aiming down the middle of the fairway is to take penalty hazards out of play (or reduce the likelihood you hit into them). The difference between being in the rough and fairway is often negligible, but the difference between being in the rough (or even sand) vs out of bounds is huge. There are a couple holes I play where I'm aiming on a line that will have the ball finish in the rough. Basically, don't be afraid of the rough unless you know its super thick (and it almost never is for member/public play).

[@lucasv1069]

I’ve just started golfing this past month. Got my first par today. What should my new goal be? And what should I focus on improving?

[@bigdogpete43]

Wedges, chipping and putting. Scoring happens inside 100 yards.

[@BourneAccident]

I know guys who hit driver on every hole they can. Here's a tip that saves me several strokes per round. I divide the total yardage to the pin by 2 and tee off with a club that will takes me better than half way with no trouble. (Example: If the hole is 370 yards... divide 370 by 2 and get 185. Let's say fairway bunker trouble is about 225, so I hit a 5 wood off the tee to keep me as long as possible with no chance of trouble) That would leave me about a 5 iron to the center of the green. I aim for the center of the green and look to make one or two putts thereafter. Ever since I took on this strategy, I make many more pars and just about the same amount of birdies.

[@larsstehr597]

I have always been aggressive and trying to hit that hero shot, but through the years learned to use my handicap. If it's a shothole, use that shot and accept the bogie instead ruining your round with a double or even a triple.

[@jimbeaver27]

the slope between me and the ball is something I really have to be aware of, around here are mountain courses where I rarely have a flat hit area - I know about aiming for slopes but thought only severe slopes would matter, apparently even a slightly slope will bend the ball flight, we will see.

[@good3golf]

I pured a 6 on a short-4 (even twirled it for the my playing partners who had just hit driver in the woods) then proceeded to chunk it from 90 yards, duff a chip, then 3 jack. never again. lol

[@kyle_medina]

Why I love the game. Keeps you humble instantly.

[@timchamberlain5858]

I admire the consistency to which Andy and Piers mic's are mis-leveled in every video. Either Piers is really loud or his mic is closer to his mouth than Andy's but he's always noticeably louder on the audio.

[@justinwang7582]

Any chance to post a clip for finding the right planes for different clubs? Thx

[@christ9359]

Any time I play a new course, I take a look at a satellite image of each hole (bluegolf.com is an excellent resource), note the distances to any hazards, and make a club selection weighing the length of the hole, hazards, width of fairway, etc. Then I write these selections in word doc, print it, and bring it with me to the course. Obviously the weather conditions affect the selections, but I have a reference, rather than standing on the tee blind. In my time of doing this, I've seen very few (if any) reachable par 4s that are worth attacking. It's almost always better to play a more consistent club to wedge distance.

[@eoinm5758]

I'm both though sometimes it draws sometimes it fades centre is the only place I can aim

[@edwarddurrans8489]

Yeah we all know you're right, but playing the ambitious shots is just too much fun! XD

[@meandmygolf.]

So True Edward. I suppose it all depends on how competitive you are v's playing for the fun.

[@jamesboyce9186]

Respect for not doing a retake on that 50 yard push.

[@ProYagu]

I definitely make the mistake of just going for it - both off the tee and in trouble shots.

[@simonmorley2934]

If you've got diagonal lies in relation to the pin is it just splitting the difference or would you apply something more complicated with technique?

[@matthewjohnson1317]

My biggest issue is hitting driver when I don’t need to. Holes I should just hit long iron which I’m more accurate with and give myself a better shot and n with a middle iron.

[@BB-vj9tz]

Hey, I am losing most of my points from the tee as I cannot control my drives going over 250 yards.

[@rdlez]

Alright mates, I've heard for a long time to stay in your posture....only when I take a full swing I enviably bring my head up as I'm swing through the shot...I feel as though I'm stable but watching video I'm moving up which causes top shots loss of distance, etc,etc, Is there a strap one can buy to attach to ones belt bucket and loop around one skull to keep from moving my head up off the ball!!!???

[@brandonbrame1171]

Great idea for challenge day. Use a Golf cross ball! IT WILL BE SO FUNNY

[@meandmygolf.]

Like that idea Brandon.

[@morecowbell12341]

I wonder if it would be good to consider choking down a bit on the club for ball above your feet and opposite for ball below. Helps mitigate fat and thin shots?

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I'd suspect it depends on the golfer. If you're like me, that's impossible unless I'm using 3 wood or something that's long anyway. It just feels weird in my hands, throws my confidence off and it's all downhill from there. I'd really like to see a video on that though. My course, basically everyone hole has an uneven fairway.

[@hux_deluxe3963]

Can you do a video about strategy for short hitters

[@brianyong8274]

How about mini golf competition for Challenge Tuesday?

[@Koolio2213]

I have a very low budget, I have only lob wedge, and PW to 4 iron. I need more clubs but looking for what to buy next, what club will improve my game the most. Driver, 3 wood, some hybrid, or more wedges as I struggle from 150 and in.

[@xxarea83xx]

No pro here, but my opinion.... if your struggle is within 150, start with 1 more wedge to close the distance gap between your lob and pitch, then practice all of those shots. After that, if you’re good with your 4i for distance and accuracy, your next club probably should be a 3 wood for the extra distance off the tee plus extra distance off the deck on long par 5’s. Then once you’ve got that down, decide if you want extra tee shot distance (driver) or if you want to close the distance gap between your 3 wood and 4i (5 wood or 3 hybrid or 3i, whichever of those work best for you) Again, just my opinion, but that would be my method for club selection

[@lukenixon1757]

Sometimes I hit good shots then it goes right to a bad shot and I always twist my wrists then my arms bend to quick any tips u can give for that in your next video it will help greatly

[@jgw5371]

9:08 smooth ball hand off lol

[@flightra4232]

Great video, when will you do one on a par 5

[@meandmygolf.]

Par 5 coming very soon Corey.

[@elainedunn3736]

Which club should I use in the rough to get my all out clean

[@ruannell6423]

I would like to see Pierc and Andy play a round of golf, one plying super safe and the other to play super aggressive. #challengetuesdays

[@perben62]

Definitely the last one; hitting down a slope and choosing the right club.

[@danhills735]

This is a great video. Way too many hero shots in my rounds for sure! Just lacking the hero to execute them!

[@mickray5583]

How can I tell the differences in my fairways, hard and soft, on my first tee? What are some tips for getting to know a course before one even plays it.

[@1966vetterc]

Hey guys, I'm a 12 and I probably make mistake #2 several times every round. I don't often hit a big slice or a big hook, but I do often hit a fade or a slight draw. Problem is I can't be consistent with either. So I aim down the middle figuring that whichever one shows up won't hurt me. Do you have a better approach I could take?

[@camerondonaldson4212]

When Piers makes jokes I literally laugh out loud at home. Andy doesn't even flinch, I'm pretty sure he's a reptilian alien from another galaxy.

[@JahSun711]

Pierce appears to have a sway back (an S curve in his thoracic spine at address). Is this intentional? As a golfer who started as a weight lifter, I know my coach had to work on actually getting me to feel more rounded because my spine posture was "too perfect" kind of like what I am noticing with Pierce when he sets up to the ball (like he's about to do a deadlift or a bent over row). Great video about planning your misses very nice

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

I think if I remember rightly he has been working on that lately, yes.

[@spencermorris8650]

Any tips on yanking the driver and irons to the left? I typically hit a draw, but I have a tendency to yank balls that start out left off the club face.

[@honuputters1891]

One common cause of yanking left is getting the weight too much onto the left left during the downswing and then your whole body spins around that leg. With a conventional golf swing you need to get onto the left side to some extent, but if you want to hit it straight you must moderate that and you must keep your shoulders relatively square through impact. It can be tricky to "clear the lower body" while keeping the upper body "behind the ball". There are unconventional swing styles that don't suffer from this particular difficulty. One thing that can help, even with the conventional "clear the hips" swing, is to think about swinging to the ball - not past the ball - and then let the momentum of the club do the follow through. If you consciously try to power into the follow through, a spin-out is very likely. Kinematic studies show that the best golfers "give it all to the ball" - the energy input happens prior to impact and drops to near zero just before impact. At impact the club is nearly "free wheeling" at the maximum velocity. Think about a drag race - any fuel left that you have left after the finish line is wasted. Use your power to accelerate the club until just before impact and then coast into the follow through, letting all that momentum carry you to a nice finish.

[@JamesSmith-qr7be]

I would love to see these two or someone else with good course play 18 holes with an explanation for there plan with every shot.

[@dynocoach]

Your comments about the 10th hole could be used as well on the first hole. Iron - 180(no danger) 240 left to hole, hit another 160-180 club and you are left with a 60-80 yard shot to green. I am a high handicapper and my goal this year is to play bogey golf. This is what I would do!!! Be a PLAYA!!!

[@austinholler8094]

I felt personally attacked by the Hero Trouble Shot 😂

[@JC-qf1jd]

That was the biggest slice of the tee haha. I would prefer to see - what happens if it goes wrong kinda video. ????

[@kymstock1852]

The only thing I would mention is that less than skilled players need to consider what would happen to their shot if the expected shot shape did not occur. That is, if I want it to fade and it goes straight, will it put me into trouble? In that case you might aim a little more right so a straight shot stays in play ( assuming rh player)

[@robertharper874]

Question for you guys. I have trouble hitting my regular irons, but try hitting blades and found out that my apex is higher and a straight ball flight. Why is this ?