THE 5 BIGGEST MISTAKES THAT GOLFERS MAKE

[@nedkelly549]

Meandmygolf - guys i'm 33yrs old and ive been playing about 6-7 months now. I love playing golf. It's a new found passion. Love watching your vids. Keep up the great work.

[@jeffgodin2840]

Great lesson and I'm guilty of all 5, especially the arc on the iron shot and # 5 with the driver. Thank you so much for pointing out these mistakes. I cant wait to work on these drills in a month or so!!

[@LiamMills-nu8uz]

I've been playing golf for 2 years. You guys have been there every step of the way. Lowering me to my 15 handicap. Thank you.

[@philorth4243]

1- Grip 2- Not swinging on an arc 3- Not striking past the golf ball 4- Lifting/Movement of head 5- Ball position

[@cr8iveamboy775]

Solutions (summary) 1- palms face each other 2- move club around body 3- brush grass/use the loft 4- head limits body turn, create freedom in swing. 5. K-Bomb setup, spine tilt away & shoulders square and aligned to toe line.

[@gregboggs4721]

Great video guys, I use it as my basic tips for whenever things are not going quite right. You have helped me more than any others I have watched. Thanks

[@craigmcleod99]

just started golfing this weekend and these videos have helped tremendously. the tip about the iron swing and the body alignment for the drive is something I've noticed I do and can't wait to implement those adjustments and mental cues into my game. thanks guys.

[@michaelmcglashan6117]

Have experienced all at some time. Never new about the K position. But I was experimenting the other day trying to get over trees on a dog leg. Got into the k position trying to get more loft. Hit 3 of my best drives ever. Really enjoy you tips. My golf has improved greatly since watching you guys. Thanks.

[@Volunteerfan22]

You guys are awesome at what you do. Simple, straight forward tips and drills. Helping me tremendously.

[@jagfan28]

These guys are super helpful, especially of you're a beginner. They break it down really well and their drills are super simple. Keep up the good work fellas!

[@josdaboss]

It's the little tips such as the one about positioning the ball between your feet and taking the step out to the right when setting up for a drive that make all the difference for me. It's difficult for anyone to set the foundations for muscle memory with a swing as complicated at as golf swing; whether they have dyspraxia or not, but I'm so grateful for your videos. Your instructions have made me enjoy learning to play golf so much more, and when I film myself I can see where I'm going wrong as try to make the changes I need. I've even started getting the occasional birdie on the short par 3 holes!

[@GarrettShaw]

Since I was a little kid learning to golf I was always told to keep my head down and eyes on the ball. It makes so much sense to let my head turn with my body and just keep my eyes on the objective. Can't wait to hit the range and get more comfortable turning in my backswing and follow through.

[@scottjohnson953]

Wow. Tip 5 really hits home for me. I'm taking this to the range tomorrow. You described my shots pulled left or sliced. I've been recently feeling that my alignment was not right and was doing research on this tonight. Then I stumbled on this video only because I was watching a few others of yours and was curious.

[@amccargar2]

You two are improving my golf game so much. I play with my boss. He has been hitting the ball for the last 10 years. I started late last summer. He is worried I will surpass his ability by the end of the season. Thank you again for all the information I need to build my confidence on the links. Cheers!

[@fahimhussain1105]

Have been watching multiple videos as a beginner and must say this has really helped. Didn't even realise the right shoulder had to be dropped and the spine aligned away. I've been a big slicer and looking for fixes, I know my grip is fine but this really helps. Think I have definitely been stiff in the upper body with too much focus on keeping the head still which limits that rotation. Great video I'll be sure to implement these at the range and see where that gets me!

[@albaniansk8er]

You guys are awesome at golf. This is the best video I have ever seen and these are the exact moves pros make naturally

[@lathandunn4833]

Super helpful! I’m at my stage of the game where I’m having problems with most of these.

[@martynlengden6023]

Just finished my first ever series of golf lessons at 71 and I found these tips extremely useful.

[@meandmygolf.]

Great Martyn!

[@SeanBMPLS]

I love the tip on irons and also the tip about the head position on follow through. Please show pitching, chipping and sand shots and the appropriate head position.

[@matthewwhipple2933]

Ive been golfing for my 3rd season now and this video helped with my drive immensely and my iron striking...love the tips, thank you so much!!

[@dfrm139]

This helped a lot. the last part mainly..about spine alignment. helps me understand what it is I'm doing wrong and how to fix it

[@mikfly]

Oh wow! I was all 5. What a relief to learn so much! Thanks guys!!

[@ctgolfvlogs3430]

I would first like to thank you guys for inspiring me to create my own you tube channel. you guys are an inspiration. Thank you so much for all that you do to the game of golf.

[@jamesapplequist2746]

I pull it right often, so having the ball closer to my front foot gives the club more time to straiten out. Super helpful that you guys covered that, I always thought I needed the ball in the center and that I needed to adjust my swing to make that work.

[@SolstadVoss]

spot on. very instructive and helpful video for a humble golf beginner in the beautiful North of Norway - where you now can play golf around the clock. ⛳

[@rexfarrand6497]

Absolutely loved #5 on your list: the feeling that you're alignment is all over the place on the driver. As a 9 handicap, struggling to lower my score due to inconsistent drives off the tee, I'm looking forward to heading to the range first thing in the morning over here in NYC. Thanks for the quick lesson!

[@judycrockett1910]

Hi guys, I could say all 5 especially the bobbing head applied to my swing, I love you guys with your fantastic coaching tips and would love to have a lesson but in SA. Thanks again

[@tjriordan77]

I struggled with "Mr. Driver" while playing my latest round this past Saturday. I was at the range on Friday and had no problem crushing it but for some reason I got out on the course Saturday morning and sort of fell apart. My biggest struggle alignment to the ball; I tried keeping my weight back and the ball lined up inside my left foot but I had shots where I drove the club into the floor, couldn't get the loft I wanted, or kept hitting off the toe. It was tremendously frustrating. My playing partner gave me the "you're pulling your head up" speech as well but it felt more natural to follow through with my shot that way. I appreciate the tips and will definitely be rewatching this video for help with making some adjustments. Keep up the good work Andy & Piers! Thanks!

[@CanadianLinux]

Great video. I think that is the #1 mistake I made in the past and continue to see new golfers do. Is hit up on the ball and chunk it. The problem is sometimes even when doing this, you can make an amazing shot still, but not consistently. Hitting down at the ball, with the divot coming just after the ball has to be the #1 most important aspect to figure out. Thanks so much guys!

[@kenboynton8714]

Excellent review and correction advice. I am a beginning golfer, and i can especially identify with the error with irons, and the last error on setting up. I have been been hitting to the right ( I am a righty) on tee shots, as well as on the fairway. This instruction should help me correct that off the tee, as well as getting a higher launch angle. Thanks guys!

[@amitkaushik1348]

I find your video very informative and right on the target. Most of the time beginners are struggling with these issues. Thanks for the video.

[@rc3ish]

number 4 & 5 for sure i will work on changing, great stuff guys thank you

[@stephenfromlangley]

Good video. Concise coverage of the key issues....but I do wonder how many matching kits you guys have.

[@kimlodfelt4643]

Very nice tips! Will surely adapt the last tip about K-form and also work on hitting my irons while still on the way down towards the ground👌🏼

[@CelestialTeapotSpotter]

Great tip about following the swing with your head, I've been playing about 3 months and I mostly learn from older guys on the range or course and I hear every day these older men who have been playing their entire lives saying "I looked up on that one." I can safely say if not for that tip I might have continued to make the mistake of keeping a still head over the next 40+ years. Thanks guys!

[@alienrenders]

This is so good. My problem isn't the 5th one (k-shape) necessarily, but remembering to take time and position myself differently based on the shot I'm making.

[@alexphillips9041]

been trying all sorts to fix my slice on a drive, except the K shape - will give it a go and see if it helps!

[@koldyngechas6508]

Every mistake you named was a mistake I was making. Thank you for helping me a lot for my game. Can't wait to watch your next video!

[@emoney2707]

I make so many of those mistake, it is a wonder that I ever par or birdie. Thank you very much for the tips.

[@christopherlarson120]

#5 Ball Position -By far the best demonstration I've seen about how to make the adjustment to the K bump. Nicely done because it explains what is happening to the swing path at address. Point being if you address the ball coming into position from behind the ball, planting your right foot first, your mind's eye thinks the ball is too far forward so you lean in and forward which is a tragic mistake. It's all about perception so by changing your setup at address and that brilliant trick of moving your right hand down your right leg makes the perfect alignment of the K Bump in relationship to the ball position. I will be adapting to this setup. Thank you!!

[@shag377]

Thanks for a great video! I am learning quite a bit from your lessons. Have you done one focusing on the top of your backswing? I am having some issues there - not so much going up or coming down.

[@tylerculver1241]

That's probably exactly what I needed to see before my round tonight. Thanks, guys.

[@NonnyStrikes]

Slow down the speed by opening the settings on the video (bottom right). I go to .5. Then watch each step of his swing. It helps a lot.

[@oblivionjaycee]

The last one is me for sure, some useful tips for me to try out. Thanks guys

[@KSTactical]

I've been a baseball player all of my life and this video answered so many questions! Thank you

[@tylertowell4108]

That last one is one I didn't realize I was struggling with till after this video. Thanks guys.

[@brettbutler6086]

More Challenge videos please! Also, I am trying to teach myself how to have my swing bottom out after the ball, thank you for your help!

[@ianw3294]

Many thanks guys. I am going out to the practice range at Hervey Bay Qld to try and copy your techiniques.

[@Josh3B]

I used to do all of these but the grip. I've never interlocked my fingers. But the body position on drives is definitely something I've changed in the last couple of years, and it really does make a difference. Still trying to get to where I'm consistently hitting the irons well. Great video!

[@ChristopherLee118]

Thanks for the hitting through with the irons tips! I always swing up and through and my irons on the tee are always behind what most are hitting - for example a pW and im hitting a 9 or 8

[@meandmygolf.]

Hope it helps Chris!

[@charliecooley9588]

I struggle with some of the mental game. I would love you guys to do more mental videos.

[@nicknak5761]

Many thanks for an excellent video. Four of the five mistakes certainly apply to me.

[@tjbradbury]

Just starting our season here and great video for setting up a few reminders now that I'm getting back into the swing of things (haha)

[@williamthomson7624]

Thank you! I'm a 68 year-old fifth year amateur making four out of five of those mistake explains so much.

[@anthonymitchell9880]

Tip 5 was the driver mistake I have been making for 2 years now, thank you so much! Literally changed my drive from a short hook to the left to a 300 yard perfect draw

[@MrKapeji]

K-Bomb, best tip ever, I sliced for years till I learned this, now my driving is so much better, hitting fairways, driving 220-240 yards. Not everytime of course, but far more than I ever did. Thanks guys! :)

[@mzinni]

"High launch, bit of a draw, and probably only about 20 yards behind mine there..." Love your stuff guys, and the banter between you two makes learning that much more fun. Thanks a TON!

[@ashthomas3839]

thanks guys your tips have really helped

[@mikecrotty4317]

Cracking tips and advice exactly what I was in need of 👌🏽 thanks chaps can’t wait to get out on the course!

[@RichardPye-istylesport]

Playing for 6 years now... Always good to be remind yourself of the mistakes that burn up a good card. I reckon at least 2 of these creep back into my game after a season... so I always check your videos again as the scores start to creep up.

[@grantdoyle1810]

Late comment but the Slice off the tee was a real problem for me for a long time eventually I came across this video and the slice no longer troubles me off the tee thanks to tip number 5 Thank you Piers and Andy!!!

[@harryrooster1]

Am I anyone of those? Brotha I’m all of those thanks for the great video and giving me some idea of what the hell im doing. This has really addressed some of the mental monsters I have when playing as I’m new and have no real idea in my head what is right. I somehow after 20 years of not playing nailed a birdie my first time out and back to back bogeys on a tough course. Needless to say I’m hooked. Now I’m off to the range to get this k Bomb shape in line and try for the life of me to get some confidence with my friggin irons!

[@StoodersFam]

I am totally that last guy, Piers hit the nail on the head for me, it's about your perspective. mirror work has really helped me with this. good work boys.

[@estreliasoriano5308]

Very helpful information. Thank you

[@chriswilson3964]

Good stuff. Just found out I was having issue #5. Thanks for the tip on how to fix the front shoulder being open.

[@Stu-Vino]

Excellent stuff, guys, thanks very much

[@coreyespy6666]

I agree 100% but the head movement point I feel is only partly true. No you don't want your head totally stationary but you have to keep you eyes on the ball. That concept has been one that I can tell a massive difference in shots when I keep my eyes on the ball vs. when I look up early/too much head movement in the swing.

[@meandmygolf.]

Hi Corey. We will have to disagree with you on that one. Your eyes don't have to be on the ball. In all the years of coaching, myself and Piers have never seen anyone hit a bad shot from looking up too early. If you film yourself trying to do it, it is very difficult. Have a go.

[@craigjones4688]

i just think of it as the ball is the way of my swing. i dnt keep my head still and focus on the ball,i swing through it

[@ulfandersson9402]

Corey Espy

[@phukethasbeengood2us]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6OciGdtp895bpI Watch this video - stop it at 46 seconds and tell the whole world where his [the best golfer in the modern game] eyes are AFTER he has hit the ball. Straight down at the tee - where the ball was. I can not for the life of me believe you have never seen a bad shot due to lifting your head. I do it EVERY ROUND. You say it your self about how you can not swing the shoulders and NOT move your head - similarly IF you move your head - you possibly (probably) move your shoulders. If you turn your head BEFORE contact - you are likely to open your shoulders. causing a push. BUT all that is speculation - what is not speculation is I Can show you 12 videos of the worlds top golfers where they ALL are looking straight down AFTER making contact - Of course they are not looking down when there hands get around there necks like you are making out. Here's ricky fowler stop it 4.17. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpTZdKZmerRlisk DJ stop it at 56 seconds. Rory stop it 38 seconds. NONE NONE NONE NONE NONE of them can possibly be follwoing the ball like you suggest. you joked nad laughed at the idea of hitting it and looking up and looking for the ball - I guarantee youevery one of these guys are doing that. Yes Annika looked up early - but would you try and teach the Jim Fyrk swing just cause it works for one guy. Sorry I can not change the ID here - Graham Haslam.

[@dannymeesters]

Hi guys, thanks for these very clear instruction videos. Even for someone that doesn't speak English as first language, it's very easy to follow. Keep it up! I do have a problem regarding your last tip though... My biggest problem is that I keep ending up in some sort of baseball stance. I can't seem to swing through when I stand in that K shape. Have you guys got any tips for that? Or maybe a particular video I must watch regarding?

[@anthonyglancy3514]

Just found your videos and I feel like they will help me out alot. Thank you for the great tips

[@stephanecastrogiovanni2261]

So inspiring. Thank you

[@robertmontanijr.409]

As always, excellent advice backed-up by clear examples and practical drills. Would be very grateful if you would offer a tip and/or a drill to train the lower body. I've found that I'm getting stuck on my right side (rt handed golfer), specifically my right heal isn't releasing off the ground and I end-up swinging flat-footed. Obviously, this movement or lack thereof is preventing me from properly bumping my lead hip out and shifting weight through the swing. Thanks! (If you have already addressed this issue, I'd appreciate a link ti=o that video, since I cannot locate it. Thanks again!)

[@dweb9007]

Number 5 is 100% me with my new driver. Looking forward to hitting to range and seeing how it looks.

[@joekey1451]

Loving the videos! they're helping me so much! several times a round I hit the ball off the heel on my irons. how can I fix that? I play off 16.

[@buckjest533]

Just found you. Thanks gents, can't wait to get to the range.

[@BillCraft777]

Thanks for these tips...on my drives I have really concentrated on staying behind the ball and implementing the "K" body shape but still continue to be hitting down on the ball versus up. Many of my tee shots hit the fairway and either plug or make quite a hole and then don't travel much farther. I'll keep working on the upward motion.

[@miteshchavda1870]

good tips as always...my drive tends to fade..so I have been adjusting my stand accordingly..but at times it fades too much (high fade)... meanwhile I am able to to hit a 3wood more stright/slight draw off the tee...

[@SeanSkene]

#1 and #5 may have solved exactly what has been driving me crazy for the last month as i'm trying solve my low pulls off the tee box. Guess i'll find out if it works after the next range. Thanks for the answers to the questions i couldn't begin to word!

[@Gator6989]

Thanks, I've been hitting high slices to the right. Last tip may have solved it. I will definitely try it soon.

[@jacquesywozea]

You won't remember me, but I had lessons with you guys years ago when you worked at the Three Hammers course. I gave up for years and have recently got back into it due to a friend, but I was struggling with the ball drawing to the right. Turns out my grip was terrible and this video jogged my memory of how you originally taught me haha so thanks! Keep up the good work! 👍🏼

[@1FlexibleMind]

Nice lessons for me guys I can really use the tips. Thank you

[@zlkzak]

great coaching lads... love the way yous clearly explain things i never knew before.. respect from Ireland 👍

[@fgnerogewnjfh5467]

I personally don't suffer from any of the mistakes at the moment but as someone who did I can say that this is such a great video, definitely one of my favourites

[@garywatford7544]

Hey guys, I'm a beginner golfer and watching our videos has really helped me out. although I've seen your videos on where the ball should be in relation to your stance how far away should I be standing from the ball and is there something to help me make this consistent? Thanks

[@paulbrady8348]

thanks for the advice lads will let you know all about it tomorrow

[@eddieprong1226]

your videos are great keep them coming.my game has only improved since i started watching. more putting!!

[@ztrept]

I'm a week into golfing after stumbling upon your videos, really loving it but getting the weight transfer to hit a good iron shot will be the death of me .. soo hard !

[@danieltongue5022]

THANK YOU BOTH! Great video and the fix to 'mistake no.1 has shaved 5 shots off my last round alone! Anyone with an interlocking grip with a handicap over 12+ should double check their grip (as ridiculous as this seems!). Amazing how many bad habits can creep into your game, especially under pressure!

[@jimmybindra]

finds it very comprehensive ...thank you !

[@alexyip1805]

The last tip is killer. Great vid.

[@dreed500]

Recently tried the K bomb approach to driving and what a difference it made for consistently getting the ball up. I am a new golfer and that tip made my day and for first time I felt like I was making big strides to improving my game. I tried a similar approach for the irons and also had some success. Does you think thr k bomb approach works for irons?

[@timothyliberatore3730]

I enjoyed this video very much and you guys have helped me hit my iron shots pure by teaching the rotation of the golf club through the ball. My main struggle is slicing with the driver as I have a tendency swinging from right to left and leaving my club face open. Any helpful tips would be great. I appreciate your time making these videos.

[@Fitz101ify]

Literally have made every of of those mistakes. Great video

[@allanrobichaud1972]

Me too. My wife bought me lessons from a local pro and this video is far more informative. I still made those same mistakes after those lessons, btw.

[@mattward4150]

Thank you so much guys I literally had all of those problems I'm gonna start working on them and hopefully seeing some better results!👍😃

[@deanryan8725]

Defo going to try the overlap rather than interlock I never truly felt comfortable with it

[@aNTRiQ]

This helped me a lot, was 54 hcp - am now PGA Pro.

[@sam.man.TX22]

Love these videos. This one especially. I think I say that all the time

[@timobaur5979]

Great thanks so much guys!!

[@jean-claudephilippe7618]

Thanks a lot. that was very clear explanations of the (i.e. my) mistakes. I am looking forward the driving range to test your recommendations. One of my problems is also the too early start by the right shoulder (which brings a outside/inside path), any drills to correct this. Regards JC

[@thomasmaccash4929]

A good saying I always heard from my grandpa was " take your good shots as luck and take the bad shots as practice , all the while try to have fun " golf is a great sport , thanks for the tips gentlemen!

[@alexandermuller6912]

One of the truly better golf videos in the internet. Great job, mates. A bit too blueish in fashion, though :)

[@philiporeilly4326]

great videos struggle with the weight shift can you help with a video please