The driver is so easy when you hold it like this (golf grip tips)

[@santiagodeponce9390]

This is brilliant way to change slicers problem

[@dbfowlersf]

While so many sage voices tell us to beware of KZbin golf advice, Mark - yours is always spot on - practical and understandable. And it works for me. Thank you.

[@willandness1]

This video has changed my life! Thanks Mark.

[@MarkCrossfield]

Wow that’s good. You are welcome

[@JTCulverhouse]

This is fantastic. So simple, yet things I've missed in the past. Will be trying these tips tonight on the range.

[@MickMackels]

These are excellent tips. I've been watching your videos for a few years now especially the ones pertaining to the Cleveland Launchers. You give solid real golf advice. Thanks for making the golf swing simple to understand!!!

[@dmkfactor1721]

Always great tips, thanks Mark!

[@philbaker5889]

I think this is a great tip about the grip. My golf pro had me working on this exact thing a month or so ago. Results have been great. The bit about the short left thumb is really important and everytime I grip the club now to take a shot I make sure my hands are on the grip correctly. Eventually just becomes part of your set up but its a key fundamental. Thanks for sharing Mark, you've just confirmed that my golf pro has got me working on the correct fundamentals.

[@mem30075]

Very good points, setup with proper grip and also stretching arms out should lead to straighter, longer drives. It's always good to check fundamentals to keep your mechanics proper.

[@eldiabloelbandito9550]

I'm a new golfer myself. Have a horrible slice! Got a net in the backyard and tried this. Helped a ton! Thanks!

[@TestStripSteve]

WOW .. Thank you for this video..! I watched this video over n over yesterday 6/21/24. I went to the Range this morning 6/22/24. & WOW I gained 15 - 20 yards on my Driver & was able to pin point direction I wanted the golf ball to go..! Thank you Thank you Thank you !!! This is just what I needed ..!!

[@paulengebretson6597]

Great primer. My driver has been my achilles heel this year where it used to be my strength. Adding these concepts to today's practice. Thanks

[@stephenorourke2297]

Mark another brilliant video

[@victorgrainger895]

Great tuition - thanks

[@MarkCrossfield]

You are welcome!

[@mattartiste7214]

thank you Marck, this wrist in position/extension like a freesbee is really cool, the wrist is flatter on the ascent... I tended to arm more vertically so less fouetté !!!!! but if I may say so, the explanation goes a bit quickly for us French !!!!! bravo again for your work and sharing your knowledge.

[@Rogers_Outdoor_Adventures]

Good video , this has actually helped me alot. This is explained perfectly.

[@richardburhouse8725]

I do the first two but was still having issues and realised that the trail elbow needs to be very open/facing forward. This along with a feel like I’m stretching forward in set up, really seems to help the feel of coming underneath the ball

[@onesipwonder]

Great information

[@tombaker4382]

Genius and brilliant

[@JonathanBrazil1]

Extended thumbs! 🤯How do you always manage to wrap up the detail so well with a perfect comparison. That makes so much sense, nobody holds a pencil at finger's length! This will be tried at the next range visit. Thanks, Mark.

[@tinmartinnage478]

Where would we be without you?! Never heard that about thumbs, and it definitely applies to me. I actually nearly broke my left thumb due to excessive tightening of my right hand. Makes so much sense, got a range session tomorrow so I’ll add this in. Thanks MC you’re a ledge👍👍🤘🙏🙏

[@MrAshleyfisher]

Where did you get that shaft from 😍

[@NerdistAquarist]

Greate tips Mark, I've never heard anyone mention the lenght of thumb before. I'm going to try that if it works for me.

[@toddtrost807]

Hi From Australia Love your videos, can you please let me know what type of shaft you have in your Driver! It looks fantastic

[@darryl3394]

Great video Mark! Is there any tips on correcting a regular hook with driver? Have just started hitting 3w as have given up hope with the big stick

[@archtx9]

Great info on the short thumb vs the long thumb……I’ve noticed that when my thumb gets long the glove takes a beating at that point

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Thank you!

[@holmer9413]

Just thought I'd share a personal triumph since I believe it was your instruction that was instrumental is achieving it. I just played my 3rd under 80 round in a row. Shot a 74. That's one better than last week and 2 better than the week before. And at 63 only needed a 9 iron to get home on the first par 5 hole and just missed driving the green on a 278 yard hole according to Shot Scope. Now, got anything for back pain. I've got sore muscles I didn't know I had. lol

[@holyeti3553]

Brill lesson , thanks

[@paulbell4339]

Mark, I want to shake your hand.. I've been trying all sorts of things to stop the slice... I thought I had the grip sorted... Clearly not . I followed your advice here, and just shot my best 9 holes on my local course.. not only did it help on driver (first time over 200m), but hybrid also (first time over 170m)... A huge thank you!!!!!

[@SuperDixxxie]

Have the course vlogs moved this year to another channel or hasn't there been any yet, i miss them😢

[@zittyrrrs7082]

I can't find the video of you getting fitted for this shaft - it's affecting my work, I can't sleep...I NEED TO KNOW....🤯

[@3n2a2]

So if I am stuck hitting dreadful smother hooks...hold in palm with long thumb/ 2 knuckles and hit with bowed lead wrist... but none of that seems to help. Used to be great with driver and terrible with irons. 180* change... and getting tons of 5i practice since it goes further than driver. 😔 Golf. Sucks. (In low times at least).

[@salihalexanderesq.4084]

You need more detail about that first part with the lead wrist extended down.

[@raphaelklietmann5529]

what fancy colorfull shaft you have

[@lens7859]

In the 80's and 90's they said to take your hands out of the swing, too handsy , they were wrong ! Golf is like other sports, it is vital that you manipulate your hands. Screwed up many a player,

[@guylegg5792]

What happened to the 10 finger slammers??

[@robertcarr4172]

Holding the driver just feels horrid to me. I feel like i have no control and all the weight is centred on my right thumb. I dont have huge hands so i dont know if thats the issue? I can hit my 7 iron for example a lot better. Feels more natural

[@xamurai00]

Who knew Timmy Mallet was so good at teaching Golf. Jokes aside, Im only ever gonna watch this guy.

[@Sydthesquidisslay]

Hold the driver in your palm?? I thought it should be in the fingers?

[@MarkCrossfield]

Base of your palm to to 1st finger.

[@SolomonLi]

Mark… I know your nickname is Parfield, but “par” for you in terms of golf instruction is like a +6 handicap compared to other coaches! Talk about pro… Just fire!!!

[@robertcourt8593]

Can I not just get a rainbow shaft? 🌈

[@glenda88]

How tight would you hold your driver mark out of 10?

[@kirkklemz8477]

Short thumb = poor leverage

[@rowdyroddy519]

Short thumb ....the thing about a short thumb position is that it restricts hinging of the wrists for some people. It also promotes cupping of the left wrist at the top of the backswing. So if you are a player who tends to over hinge their wrists, and tend to hook the ball, and looking to fade it more... a short thumb grip will match up better for you than a long thumb. A Long Thumb grip will allow your wrists to hinge more, and get to a flat position at the top easier... it is more efficient getting into bowing at impact as well, as it has less movement to get there. This will match up better with a player looking to get more wrist hinge, and wanting to hit a draw. There isn't one way for everyone. A short thumb is better for some, and a long thumb is better for others. People's hands are all different sizes and finger lengths, so it's not a one size fits all thing. The key is figuring out which you are, so you can match your grip to how your wrists tend to function.

[@rowdyroddy519]

The self test is to take your grip with the top hand only, and simply just cock your wrist. Does the shaft get to 90* or not. If it is less than 90 degrees, try the long thumb... if it is more than 90 degrees, try the short thumb.