STOP HITTING TOO MUCH GROUND WITH YOUR GOLF CLUB

[@RickShielsPGA]

Hope you enjoy this video everyone, show your love by clicking that like button! 👍 Also if you like the content don't miss out and subscribe for FREE kzbin.info (All you need is a Google account and it takes minutes to set up) Thanks for watching Rick

[@codywalker8138]

Rick Shiels Golf really needed this. Great video!

[@jaychung6622]

Rick Shiels Golf enjoyed this video as always. Would you be able to do a video on how to stop over-drawing/hooking the ball (where it's not just a simple grip issue).

[@juancarlosdavid4566]

Wonderful videos, Rick!! I wish I could strike the ball like that!

[@Bossdog306]

This is my biggest problem...Thanks for the advice Rick!!

[@jimsaddler942]

Thanks Rick! I've been hitting from the mat (early Spring) and hitting great shots, but noticed the "pounding" you're talking about. First few rounds this year (in soft, almost muddy turf) didn't go over so well. Approach shot irons just sank into the soft turf, causing all approach shots to land short, with huge divots. One area you addressed is to "stand tall". I have a tendency to curve my back, which is what is causing these deep divots. Thanks for the tip!

[@briand4000]

Posture and crowding the ball. Spot on, Rick. "Feel your heels" is my mental mantra to keep me from diving down towards the ball as is my tendency if not kept in check.

[@shanedeel2]

I’ve watched this video 10 times over 2 years Lol. I’m still digging.

[@shanedeel2]

My divots are as deep as the club head is tall. So probably 3-4 inches down.

[@johnklein309]

An oldie but a goodie

[@Bob-nu3xe]

great info Rick also picking clean avoids injury's from heavy contact with the ground

[@Bob-nu3xe]

I get that John however keeping your height through the ball thus cleaner striking leading to better shots and less stress on your joints

[@AsinineAlec]

4 years later and Rick is still helping my game. I was standing too close to the dang ball and was coming in with my hands too high. Thanks Rick!

[@CorekBleedingHollow]

Exactly. The matts do not prepare golfers for the course. They are hurting our game.

[@joanag5984]

This has helped tremendously! Thank you!

[@RyanGraySmith89]

Thank you, been watching your more recent videos but just searched what i was looking for and this oldie but goodie of your was a great insight as to what I need to do.

[@jakecrilly1393]

Thanks for this Rick. Have always wondered how to make a more consistent good connection

[@williamlear3242]

I played a round of golf today and this was my biggest problem and I didn't know what I was doing wrong, thanks Rick this really helped

[@lintulauta123]

Thanks rick! What a timing, this has been my problem for some time now after my driving lessons. I hit both too fat and deep too often no matter what I do. On the driving lessons we concentrated "spinning on back foot" like throwing a discuss if you get the idea. I'm a 25 handicapper with a few months of golfing experience. With irons I need to concentrate especially on this height issue, I know that for sure. The rest of the video was also straight on point.

[@rodrich1644]

Heavy strikes are why I have damaged both lateral epicondyles. (Tennis elbow).

[@ItsJoshN]

I know this is an old comment but I have experience the same as you. I started golfing this summer so I am new, and young, and I already have some forearm pain after some rounds.

[@Frank020]

​@@ItsJoshNI have that it comes and goes and nerve pain. Mine comes from something else and tennis but I'm trying to learn golf..

[@shawndavis1910]

I want rabbit pelts not rabbit holes!!! This helps!

[@MrGavinspoppop]

This is THE bug problem I have so TYVM for this vid mate !!!

[@SuperMozzman]

Hi Rick. Love the videos. I'd really like you to do a video on lie angle at address - iron sitting at address toe-up. I've made the mistake of setting up with the sole of the club level at address causing me to grip way down on the club to compensate. Doesn't seem to be mentioned a lot in instruction videos.

[@juancamilotrujillosierra1309]

Really was hoping to see this video! Thanks Rick!!

[@Skytrakgolfsimchallenges]

Cheers Rick I have had recent surgery and need to be a lot shallower. Mine comes more from over the top usually

[@Simbadsdad]

Nice one Rick - good info on mat versus grass

[@terripumford843]

Going to practice this as i hit 10 good shots followed by the same in topped shots this could be the reason .... great content thanks

[@RickShielsPGA]

No problemo Terri

[@tourproven]

Nice video. I'm recently having this issue on the course, very deep divots and many of them start before the ball, resulting in a loss of some 20-30 yards. I must be dipping down and not realizing it.

[@Robert.Dickson]

Thanks for the video Rick, this is killing my game at the moment. Fingers crossed this helps me.

[@jackmcevoy7425]

Great video. Helps a lot for all the videos.

[@paultavella9088]

Great tips great blogs. Keep the great teaching!

[@Mark-zv8mg]

Great Video as always Rick.... very well explained.

[@francoerp]

Hi Rick, Great tip!!! However, Can we apply that stance for driver ane hybrids shots?

[@mannnich]

You're my favourite you tuber Rick!!! Thanks for all the videos. You've made me graduate from horrible golfer to just a bad one

[@RickShielsPGA]

Let's hope we can now go from bad golfer to great golfer!

[@mattleader821]

Sometimes just need to go back to basics. Well reminded..👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@randoshus3762]

Rick, extend or bend upright for tall players? I think upright encourages accuracy, but extensions encourage hip rotation and a gentler weight shift.... very good video...

[@dougierobertson2099]

Good reminder of a drill to sort a common problem. I’ve got all the faults in one swing can you do more like this please ?

[@maxklewer1499]

Great video rick! Have learned very much from you're videos. Appreciate the work you put into editing and creating these videos!

[@evelyntremblay1534]

Clear explanations . Thank you

[@utubefan991]

When Rick plays with the pros, he is often self-deprecating about his swing, but I think he has an awesome swing, tour pro quality. Just a beautiful turn and powerful strike.

[@williamisamazing7136]

Rick this is the problem I get, will be trying this tomorrow thanks !

[@RickShielsPGA]

Let me know how you get on!

[@stephenadams6959]

Another great video Rick!

[@twogungaming8221]

This was a great video. Really really helped! Going from grass to matts always creates an inconsistency in vertical moments in the swing. Great tips to correct this. Can't wait to hit some balls later. Thanks Rick!

[@markkay2600]

Superb, just what I was looking for.

[@RickShielsPGA]

I knew that! haha

[@BenEmberley]

The nice thing about the driving range nearest me (King's Hill, Kent) is that it's pure turf, no artificial stuff at all, and that's a real indicator

[@julianroberts698]

Great tips Rick very helpful

[@RickShielsPGA]

No problemo

[@ciaranmccaughan4007]

Great video Rick cheers

[@RickShielsPGA]

Cheers Ciaran

[@starlitshadows]

Rick, I know this is an old video but this is one of the few clips I've seen describe this accurately. I have two questions. Main one is what is the issue when you do graze the mat properly but it comes out a bit thin? Is it a lack of forward shaft lean? Also, can angle of attack be effected width in back swing or the left arm bending too much as well?

[@the86driver]

my gosh this is gonna help. thanks!

[@kenattaway721]

Thanks to Rick and Pete, I have a much better strike...wish I had it when I was a young man...

[@deaconstarr6281]

Rickkkk man you look like a new man without the beard lol You're hands down my favorite person to watch on KZbin. So knowledgeable. Thanks so much for the tips👏🏽

[@moonskeetz]

He looks 4 years younger, doesn't he?

[@tonyatkinson4217]

Hi Rick now we are in winter rules (UK) and we use mat's, what advice can you give re:- set-up and controlling the massive spin we seem to get?

[@marist7173]

Great advice Rick

[@RickShielsPGA]

Thank you very much

[@janettaselaar5673]

Nice video, really helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevenyourtoyotapro]

Awesome! This video I feel like was made for me! That's my issue and hope your tips will fix it!

[@viperwavstudios]

Thank u... this is the only issue Im having..

[@andyharris3084]

Rick, as always, makes this look so easy. Pity that it really isn't until you've practiced enough to get that muscle and proprioceptive memory developed sufficiently. I tend to hit pretty well off the mat but end up topping the ball out of the course! Go figure!

[@dennisshannon4818]

Could you address hitting from deep rough is the setup still as you described

[@SnowWolf90]

i have a problem with my sand wedge, like i can strike it well, i gave up trying to hit it 100 yards but last night i hit 9 straight up to about 60 yaards, problem is i take huuuuge divots, like probably an inch or so deep, but like i said theyre good shots, but it has been rainy, idk what to do to fix it, but ill take this advice and see if it works even for my SW

[@thedreamer2766]

Good sound basic advice......good!

[@samroper6333]

Great video once again

[@RickShielsPGA]

Thanks Sam

[@embyduncan89]

This becomes a big problem for me when I haven't played or practiced for a few weeks. What kind of drills do you think would be good for keeping my swing stable while I am not able to play? Thanks!

[@clintonworden9713]

Very helpful from down under

[@francoisdesmoulins-lebeaul4273]

Nice video, I did work on that sometimes ago but now my problem (is it one, really?) is that I almost don't take divots at all anymore! I collect the ball off the ground and maybe brush the grass after it but that's all. I'm sort of worried that I may have too shallow an angle and lose compression/distance because of that...

[@RickShielsPGA]

GREAT NAME and thanks for the comment

[@nickbyrne1988]

Pretty much my last lesson, thanks for the reminder rick. See you again soon

[@philhyde4396]

Good tips, watch 3 of your fat shot video's. Been fighting the fat shots a while and expect the crowding the ball tip will help the most.

[@droneman695]

Great video

[@111day1]

Your advice to maintain the height has worked for me. But you do drop an inch or so on your swing.

[@christopherlarkin9109]

Great video ur content is great

[@RickShielsPGA]

Thanks very much Christopher!

[@michaellard2686]

Thanks mate!!

[@RickShielsPGA]

NO! Thank you!

[@matthewsencabaugh9848]

Hey rick, love the videos. Look forward to them everyday. My question is how did you like the claw grip? I got nerve damage in my right hand and have trouble controlling the putter in some rounds. Shout out from Boston USA

[@RickShielsPGA]

Claw grip is for you my friend!

[@jackwelke4315]

Hey rick! Love the videos! And chance you will be doing a comparison between the 915 and 917 and maybe the 913?

[@RickShielsPGA]

Coming soon

[@jonathangribbon4399]

Come and play Alwoodley GC, hosted the English amateur last year and the North of England amateur this Year, really tough track of the back tees. Good test for when you qualify for the open at royal birkdale next year :)

[@RickShielsPGA]

Ok Jonathan I would love to!

[@christotten4399]

Good video Rick! Wondering when you and Pete's videos on the cobra single length irons are coming out?

[@wyattpowell7427]

Rick its 3:30 where Im from what time is it for you?

[@robertmorley3609]

21:21hrs

[@tevisoo7]

Carts have been stuck in my divots hope this helps

[@oldaccount59minus1]

Please do this video regarding wedges

[@schlosser2010]

What about when a golfer “leans back” during the swing? Or maybe that is also having weight on back leg? Does this cause the same thing?

[@denizmcnamara5987]

Love the videos rick. Any advice for a young player aspiring to become a pga pro!

[@RickShielsPGA]

Work harder than anyone else!

[@louisanthony4675]

Would you recommend a person being a golf instructor? And how would you go about it, golf management or the PGA degree? Thanks rick:)

[@RickShielsPGA]

It's the greatest job in the world! That and dolphin training! PGA is your best option

[@louisanthony4675]

Rick Shiels Golf haha cheers rick!

[@joshuadall5765]

Rick your videos are legendary!! keep up the good work. ps. who is ur favourite golfer?

[@RickShielsPGA]

Joshua Dull!

[@joshuadall5765]

I'm going to cherish that reply 👍

[@frasermerriweather8751]

Great vid rick can u do a review on the titleist 917v 915

[@RickShielsPGA]

Comig soon

[@roddywebster4269]

Rick and Pete, if you couldn't have your current irons, what irons would you play ?? Cheers

[@RickShielsPGA]

I would have them replaced with the same set ha

[@ryantrimble5172]

Hey Rick, is it bad to not take a divot? Because I have been practicing to do so because I'm not a divot player. And I don't know if I needed to as long as I'm having good quality strikes? Thanks

[@RickShielsPGA]

You don't need to take divots to hit the ball well

[@ryantrimble5172]

Rick Shiels Golf thank you for your insight

[@owencrawford4462]

So if somebody stands too far away does this potentially cause thin shots?

[@matthewarnold2984]

Is a taylormade r15 a good driver for a 15 handicap?

[@deanhouse6954]

thanks Rick...I do hit fat wedge shots..Tag a drive and leave 90 yards into a green,fat pivot and leave it short!!!!.need to work on not dipping..How too stop dipping,,,drives me crazy

[@mitchellharrison9649]

Rick do you hover your driver or irons at address?

[@GolfingMalky]

Good vlog / tip Rick Cheers PS; You're swing is really improving Rick; looks a lot smoother

[@RickShielsPGA]

It may look prety, but it needs to start working!

[@joec0914]

My problem is that sometimes I'm too fat and sometimes too thin. Very little consistency with irons one way or the other with irons. When I get out on the course, I'd say my more common mistake is too thin. A bladed shot, but the next one could be massively fat. Very frustrating. Any suggestions would be hugely appreciated. Thx.

[@fusilly__]

joec0914 You might be swaying a bit during the swing. When this happens to me I really focus on keeping my head inline with - or even somewhat in front of - the ball through the whole swing. Basically minimize horizontal movement.

[@benholdaway5335]

joec0914 when you hit it fat you might be slowing down your swing speed.

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

I start too low I believe. I started hitting the ball before the turf last year really good and it was because my weight on the front leg. But I think I have increased it too much. But I’ve always took too much ground. Even worse with my wedges because they’re more blade like.

[@12345KNB]

I'm 6ft 3, and recently started recording my swing. I look awfully bunched up and crouched over the ball, even when I'm hitting decent shots. Are longer clubs the answer or a change of stance?

[@RickShielsPGA]

At such a height you should seriously consider custom fit golf clubs!

[@Matty_H]

Snapchat and Instagram crew!! Awesome video as always. Just expected of you now Rick. Would love to see a review of the 712 VS 714 VS 716 MB irons. Is it worth paying extra for the latest model? Please keep up the good work.

[@RickShielsPGA]

Thanks for the comment! I think they would be very very very closely matched. But i will look into this!

[@Matty_H]

Rick Shiels Golf thank you

[@alandlc6031]

RICK! IS IT OKAY IF I DONT TAKE A DIVOT WITH A 9 IRON OR 8I. I FEEL LIKE I PURPOSELY HIT THE GROUND WITH MY HIGHER LOFTED IRONS SO I CAN TAKE A DIVOT. I VE SEEN PEOPLE THAT DONT TAKE DIVOTS IN THEIR IRONS AT ALL BUT DO WITH THEIR WEDGES.

[@urmagistrate1285]

To get the correct loft that the club offers, the low, point of your must at least be flush with the dirt under the grass, but taking a nice little divot out of the dirt is preferred. Try keeping your head the same height and keeping that left arm straight (if you're right handed). And keep your posture, you should have no problem pulling up some earth.

[@harrislee4434]

Hi Rick I slice my driver and woods because my shoulders are way to open so could you please make a video to help me because I lose a shot every hole because I have to punch it out of the trees by the way nice vid

[@RickShielsPGA]

Hey this video might help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5rWiZqNptiIrbc

[@harrislee4434]

Rick Shiels Golf Thanks

[@TBlaar]

Finally, that Audi advert is gone!!!! I got it playing for every one of your videos, it was proper irritating :)

[@Uncle19]

I've heard in the back swing trail hip goes higher than lead hip, but If I can't bend my left knee alot, how does this happen? I believe I'm bending my left knee too much and causing heaviness

[@johnjones8026]

we need more grass ranges at driving ranges, would you agree rick?

[@sylvesteranker3165]

Hi rick just wondering if it is possible for a junior (15 yr old) to get from 36 hcp to single figures in two years

[@98mackan007]

Sylvester Anker im 14 and I started playing golf 4 Months ago and I have hcp 14,8 atm

[@RickShielsPGA]

If you dream big, it's possible!

[@alexwoods4994]

Hi Rick, loving your snapchats! Get up to the north east. British masters is coming to close house next year and Longhirst also does Europro for your quest

[@RickShielsPGA]

Sounds awesome! Would love to

[@steveoconnor6502]

If you could play any course in the world that you haven't played yet what course would you pick?

[@RickShielsPGA]

Only one course that could ever be picked......AUGUSTA!

[@llgolf645]

Rick I have a massive competition tomorrow how can I reduce my nerve massive tournament my first one 💪🏼 please help so nervous

[@RickShielsPGA]

Nerves are good! Embrace them and enjoy the challenge!

[@neh14222]

Where was this at the beginning of the summer?!?!?!😖😉😄

[@jhodes]

Definitely a problem for me. Could we get some slo-mo of shots and talk us through the positioning? Like the old swing lesson vids???

[@luketolhurst4440]

Hey rick how did you find camberley Heath ?

[@RickShielsPGA]

IT WAS B>E>A>U>T>I>F>U>>L!!!!!!!

[@luketolhurst4440]

Rick Shiels Golf glad you enjoyed it I was one off the boys you met , so good meeting you