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[@captkirk07]

I don't get the grip change. You played well at Q school qualifiers with the old grip just needed to straighten out the driver.

[@benhaddengolf]

@@captkirk07 the problem was, I played good to shoot that at Q-school. If I’m playing good and not even getting starts, I need to get better. Floor and ceiling need to move up. The grip change allows me to hit the shots I want to hit more easily and in a more repeatable manner. I just have to adjust to the face angle. But yeah I totally understand the desire to see me go back to the stuff I did when I was playing better. It’s just my better needed to be better, and now we’re on that path

[@atxrich]

I'm really loving this series as it really strips away all of the "polish" and "shine" that comes with KZbin golf. Thanks for documenting this and sharing your experience and vulnerability. Competitive golf is a different animal and it really takes the right mental attitude to grind and be in the right head space. These failures only lead to bigger successes and appreciation as long as you trust your process. Always Press!!

[@benhaddengolf]

Thanks so much man! It sucks posting videos like this right now, but we’re gonna make positive steps soon.

[@NamesFrenchy]

Love the way ur videos r being made now. No disrepect to good good but this is more entertaining

[@atxrich]

@@NamesFrenchy I agree with you. It’s just a different way of showing a side of the game we love which I prefer. KZbin creators are offering up a variety of content that won’t click with everyone. As long as they stay in their lanes, viewers should be treated to great content and can pick which suits their mood or preferences.

[@laurenbrowne1892]

Thank you Ben, I am a junior golfer( going through swing/ Grip changes) and my favorite thing is to sit down and watch a video of you grinding it out on the course tournament or not, and being able have some form of a example of adversity to show me that "golf is hard"

[@JaggerGolf]

As a competitive junior golfer who strives to be a pro this video in particular it's so helpful to see how a pro like you handles tough situations mentally. Please keep making videos like this! Thank you so much these videos always make my day!

[@ethansura]

Same here

[@jeffreytabourne]

Ben you need to do a video on short putts - it is insane how you knock them down. Also, keep it going! My last event I had a complete melt down ( between 2 methods) with my chipping and I was hanging my head for 2 days, but I have bounced back and I will make it my strength! I get that from YOU. Great content and keep it up.

[@hypent500]

Two steps forward one step back For me swings changes happen out of nowhere especially the days where my mind is not thinking about any swing change. Sometimes I tell myself if there is no swing change today is going to be my last day playing golf for the rest of my life.

[@Huntgolfride]

Im 62 and decided to make a radical swing change. My swing sucked and I knew it....Took me a year to stop my right hip from firing and being on my right toe with my right knee all bent funny half way through my downswing. I Couldn't feel it, but the video was clear. Never been so frustrated in my life! Finally got rid of that and the cascading positive effects are now gaining momentum. First time in my life my index is single digits. At 62! Name another sport:). Love your content. Golf is hard.

[@CharlieFive.]

You’ve got a lot of heart and a ton of passion for golf Ben, and I know good things are gonna come your way. We make our own luck, and you are carving it out the best way you know how.

[@baemp1re]

I am nowhere near your level... However, that being said, I too have had to rebuild my grip recently and I share the sentiment that it feels SO WRONG! And therefore feels impossible to swing a golf club correctly. All you can do is trust the process and it will come. Love the channel. Love watching the grind. Keep pressing! 👊🏼

[@collinanderson6422]

Putting let you down. Ball striking will come, just keep grinding man.

[@gbgolf05]

golf is hard.

[@sweetswing1]

Kudos for showing us everything Ben. Golf is extremely difficult for just a casual round. For competitive ams it's much harder. For pros its a whole other level. You're going to make it, just keep going. You will look back on this video and smile when you get your pga card. Steady as she goes.

[@RJDyer16]

Keep going Ben, you'll make it. Love the series and I wish there was more of this content on KZbin.

[@ellisbranning755]

Seeing you keep your composure even in rounds like this, says a lot about you, Ben. You’re going to make it big

[@elgeneral72]

I like what you were saying @ 6:55. When you first mentioned the lead hand grip change to weak, I immediately hoped your coach was trying to keep the trail shoulder and hip higher through transition to keep you from coming underneath. If you learn to hit punch cuts with the weak left hand, you'll really be on to something.

[@johnjoseph9536]

You hit the nail on the head. Golf is hard. Love watching you go through the process. Please keep at it.

[@Jakeanbake69]

Such a great comment from your coach "so strengthen your grip". Was thinking the same thing on your second re-tee shot.

[@ChrisSavage94]

what a grinder. love to see it!

[@gregdavis2364]

Possibly your best video ever. I did a grip change in Highschool and it took a year to feel right. Good luck and thanks for the content

[@stang1966gt]

Good luck with the new grip! Have to be able to hit a variety of shots, says Tiger to JT

[@doggoronnie3387]

Really respect the grind, been through a few swing changes myself the last 18 months so i understand the pain. Scores don't actually matter while you're doing that, you just need reps. Stick with it will come good. My only caveat is that Butch Harman said this year at the masters "the best coaches will meet a player and work with what they've got". If the change feels too unnatural it may not be for you. Stick with it and see how you go

[@brettcollier7906]

Stay with it Ben,you are sooooo close to it all clicking , you'll be signing a winners check in the next few weeks stay positive man,I'm here to root for you.

[@jjones3891]

This is great, production is way better than watching the PGA on TV, keep it up!

[@AlabamaGolfer]

Ben, any time you feel like you’re struggling with the game, come play a round with me. You’ll feel instantly better. 😂 Today, I flushed a 4-hybrid onto a narrow green from 220 yds out on my second shot of a par 5. I was at the bottom tier of the green about 35 feet away, pin on the top tier. I proceeded to four putt. Putter almost went in the water today. 😭

[@TMar1961]

I can relate. I'm an honest 15 index and my last round was looking special for me, sub 80 was WELL in play. Then proceeded to 3 putt the last 3 holes and shot 81. As a note, I average 28.9 putts a round and ended up with a 34 putt day, I hate this game sometimes.

[@AlabamaGolfer]

@@TMar1961 the handicap system is nuts though. My average has been +15 over the last twenty rounds, but from what I understand, it only counts your best eight rounds out of your last 20. I’ve only broke 80 three times this year and two of those were in this last 20, so I’m sitting at 11.5 (even though I feel like I should be closer to 15).. But I could’ve used your putting today. I had three three-putts and the above mentioned four-putt. 37 putts total today, and I even chipped in on #7 for a birdie. But yeah, those missed sub-80 rounds hurt when you’re so close coming down the stretch. Yesterday, I needed par on the last three for 79, and bogeyed them all. 😑

[@guyrandom8518]

Enjoying the fresh format of these videos mate. We are on quite a journey with you.

[@GDJ1957]

Love watching you play. Ireally liked it when you drew the ball. Work on your feet walk...straighten up.

[@gregharris1074]

Admire your perseverance! Swing change is tough but the rewards at the end will be worth it. Take your coaches advice to heart, if the conditions require you to go with a stronger grip do it, then go back to the new grip right away… Cheers from 🇨🇦!

[@lancetarver6291]

Really dig the content as of late my man! Keep pushing and enjoy the ride! Cheers

[@peterbarnes7851]

good to see that good golfers like you are still trying to improve, similar to flogs like myself

[@robbie154]

I’m not a golf guru. But one Bryson D. tip he continues to share in his training videos is that if a change doesn’t work right away ditch it. Just throwing that out there.

[@KGB908]

I’m a regular guy who plays a tournament or two per year. I’ve got a young kid now, so I can count the number of 18 hole rounds I play in a year on one hand. Played a mid-open yesterday. Went out with 3 goals: stay focused, stay positive, and play every single shot to the best of my ability. Happy to say I accomplished those. I did inexplicably shank 3 separate sub 80 yard wedges into the hazard, which was wild. Ended up 3rd in my flight, but delete those 3 shanks and one other bizarrely bad wedge, and it’s a top 10 overall. Golf is hard. Tournament golf is harder. It’s all good fun though. Good luck Ben!

[@_dboy_]

Been there man. That wind was rough too. My heart broke with every short putt missed, and the 2 in the water on 17 in round 1. Keep doing your thing tho man I'm sure it'll pay off.

[@randygibsongolf4618]

Every golfer out there has been in that situation after a really bad hole great job to step away and refocus so hard to do and easy to just let it go.

[@kyleussery1991]

Love watching your channel and especially the tournament content! Keep up the grind bro, you got it!

[@ericflorence7424]

Love the Series Ben! Would love if you could show the winning score in future video if possible.

[@dccandyxx3847]

Look forward to everyone of the tour videos

[@Ozzy19907]

Keep at it, buddy! I’m around a scratch handicap and watching your progress really makes me want to look into playing more competitive golf. I’m a corporate pilot and am in Florida all the time, let’s play. In the meantime, our fingers are crossed for a good outcome with this approaching hurricane.

[@andrewjohngibbs]

I benlieve you'll get there big fella

[@AdamIsMyNameO]

I LOVE watching these event videos.

[@loganwethington8821]

I love this attitude and your ability to strive for something bigger than yourself! Hell yeah

[@carsonconwell4727]

im doing the same change as you ans struggeled flighting shots too, but ive figured out its not that hard once you learn how. you got this

[@gerardorosario84]

Besides hole 17 on the first round, you left a lot of birdies in the plate. I know you’re focusing on the grip change, but don’t forget putting.

[@mattflayter2027]

Great job on all the work you are doing. Every athlete has these type of transitions in sport, especially in individual sport. It will all work out soon.

[@iiZAPPx]

More connection and keep the structure in front of you more. Match that up with your changes and youll have control of your damn ball. LOVE your content. It is relatable af. Tournament Golf >>>

[@TheBachCelloSuites]

Great videos! So glad I found your channel!

[@ThreesFoursGolf]

I really appreciate this video Ben, thank you.

[@golfscienceguru]

For left hand and left side dominance, Ben Hogan's 5-Lessons Book illustrates the left-hand-heel pad grip picture for lefthand, and left side dominance in the release phase of the downswing. His book shows a picture of balancing the club with only the left index finger, and the heel pad of the left hand. Thus, the heel pad of the lefthand presses against the top of the club handle to "flip" the club around to square the clubface just before impact. The hand action at the final hands release phase to square the clubface just before impact is shown in another picture later in his book. This picture is overly tiny to clearly show how the lefthand heel pad works. One way to get the feel of the lefthand heel pad action is at setup to tilt and rise the club up with the clubhead above the head straight ahead of the face and head. Wiggle the clubhead rapidly slightly left and right using the lefthand heel pad to press on the top end of the club handle. The clubhead will wiggle at amazing speeds back and forth, left and right, showing how the lefthand heel pad grip will square up the clubface rapidly with amazing speed just before impact.

[@randygibsongolf4618]

Have you thought about going with the larger grips like the Jumbomax? They do help a lot especially people that tend to hit a hook left.

[@knee1499]

Have you tried looking into playing bigger grips? Personally, I could not just use a weak/neutral grip on a standard grip. Built up to midsize +4 and it felt so much more secure. Good luck on your journey through the swing changes tho!

[@craigrapp9469]

Love the series Ben! Would you ever consider doing some swing coaching? I’d happily pay for your thoughts on my swing via video review. One thing i struggle with is weight distribution at setup, do you feel like your weight kind of sits in your glutes? That’s what it looks like at least from an amateur watching you.

[@carsonconwell5850]

i’m been making the same swing change too. trust me it’s worth sticking with it

[@dillon4442]

Bro i feel this on so many levels. I played some northern pga tour tourneys and struggled heavily. Your message at the end really inspired me to get back on that horse. Really would like to just improve and play some more qualifiers

[@SeanJayGolfs]

Weakening your grip is gonna lead to the higher flippier misses. It sucks. I used to have the same problem with the left miss, went super weak trying to get the fade, and now I have the high spinny right miss. I feel your pain brother 🤦🏼‍♂️😂 keep pushing though, golf is a mental battle more than physical

[@austinjohnson8400]

Keep getting after Ben. You are a hell of a golfer dude.

[@RonieGerona]

I believe you in man! Best of luck!

[@jantelagen3336]

Way to stick it out, keep fighting ben!

[@shanekeeley405]

Im working through the same feel that you’re talking about at 6:53. I play about 2-4 times a week and am still getting used to it after 3 months. I find it especially hard with longer irons. I tend to hit big pushed with them and feel like I really have to release the club to hit them straight. I also really struggle to hit a knock downs! You’ll kill it, I’m just waiting for it to all line up!

[@henreproctor18]

Been watching Ben since 1k Subscribers nice to see how far he has come and very inspiring that we pursue the same career 🔥💪🏻Keep it up Dawg !

[@TMar1961]

Forget the negative and keep grinding, this time next season you will be glad you made the change. 👊

[@niklasespelund5929]

Ive done all of the grips nnd the advantage to that is that all of them feel comfortable now. you can change for whatever shot you are about to hit :) you should also stretch your wrists alot. usually people that have weaker grips have very flexible wrists. so they can turn it down no Matter what.

[@jordan3305]

Thank you for the content Ben, I am going through a swing change myself where I am having to correct an overly shallow back swing and I feel like I cant make a good swing to safe my life :(

[@EarlBlevins]

Way to hang in there. You broke 80; while working on a major grip change; in gale force winds.

[@samgarewal]

ben, it just takes time. It is not about holding it inside your house it is the months of being at the range with the new grip; at least it was for me

[@mpperfidy]

That was horrific, and I thank you for sharing it with us. This, too, shall pass!

[@SilverbackWoodworks]

Me screaming at the screen: STRENGTHEN THE EFFIN GRIP, BEN. JUST STRENGTHEN THE GRIP!!!

[@stevecassidy9019]

Advertising for Decade in a video where you stubbornly made an 8 instead of thinking is bold. Haha I bet Scott had your ass for this one. Love the tour videos as always, music choice was great this time too!

[@frankwestmoreland4300]

So many tour players indicate they are about touch and feel, but Ben is very technical. He's learning the Florida greens, and only on Hole 8 did he rush and make a silly bogey. And Hole 17 was an experiment. And the second round was crazy because of the storm. But he's hitting more fairways off the tee, so overall his game is improving in spite of what he says.

[@jadengong555]

U got this Ben! Keep grinding👍

[@brosgolf]

Chin-up Ben. Support you all the way 💯

[@joeyp3094]

Is there a happy medium where you grip it differently for approach clubs than longer clubs? You can have two grips, four paths, 3 putting strokes, etc...

[@jimmythorpe65]

I’ve made the same change in the last 12 months and my scores have dropped, I will say that I do go back to the strong grip occasionally for similar situations

[@wheelb4973]

I can see some progress ,be patient.

[@logantownsend8768]

Can we get a video or short of you just going through a pre shot routine and how you grip in depth with all swing thoughts and full swing?

[@zombielandakausa7468]

i agree with your opening statement

[@jakecapko33]

love it ben - keep it up

[@ellisboys78]

I cannot believe they had you playing in that weather. That is insane.

[@THGolf_]

Hey Ben, in case you didn’t know. I love your videos and aspire to collab with you in a 1v1, one day when I’m better. You continue to remind me to keep grinding and getting better. Definitely my favorite YT channel/golfer.

[@Rynik05]

Very good round other then the one hole! Grip changes are just the worst especially if going from strong to neutral or weak you get those floating right shots so I got he wind is way tougher! You almost have to go back to strong for the strong into the wind shots!

[@tbenedict6335]

Well nothing good comes easy isnt just a saying for nothing. You were good but to be great takes practice and patience. Dont give up !

[@dcolum23]

I really, REALLY want to know specifically what the swing changes are to make you less right hand dominant. That’s where I’m struggling currently

[@avy2084]

hope youre staying safe with the Hurricanes in the florida region

[@DipCatcher]

I’m bad at golf but I always play better when I just focus on the target and don’t think too much about the grip and swing and just do a comfortable natural motion

[@ConnorCarpenterGolfs]

I’ve gotten to the point where I look forward to these videos

[@irmanseleman5591]

Same. Tournament golf videos are the best

[@paxtonw616]

yes ben i love you

[@robsengahay5614]

You cannot know how much I, some random dude on the internet, wants to be able to say that I followed this guy when he was at his lowest ebb before his breakthrough season.

[@Benny_Binkfest2]

Goat series goat KZbinr

[@carsonbaugher4671]

Good shit- keep grinding.

[@kickturncurtis606]

Way to go dude 😎

[@A-Game_Golf]

keep grinding dude.

[@nikkoguanzon9132]

BEN ALWAYS WITH THE CRAZIEST PARS ON THE FIRST HOLE

[@sethl4363]

My grip for wedges through 8 iron is weaker than 7-4 iron. I have to close the face a hair on the weaker grip because my shots tend to leak a little right but distance control is much better.

[@jamesvyork]

I guess I have to ask the question why can’t you just change your grip for that shot to the old grip. Okay so I watch further and you figure that out great. Golf is hard. What I tell my self when I am playing bad and that happens a lot. What else would you rather be doing. Bad golf is still better than sitting in an office answering phone calls.

[@delcampogolf]

the socks hit 🌴

[@Milano.Nicholas]

Ben, I play that course 2-3 times a week, and watching someone of your caliber plot your way around it blew my mind, even if the result wasn’t up to your standard. Change is always rough in the beginning but oh so fucking sweet in the end. Don’t give up. One life, roll the dice motherfucker.

[@PongGod]

Dude, you actually played some really solid golf except for that ONE HOLE. Keep persevering. Eventually you'll figure out that new grip and your confidence will begin to soar!

[@lance2736]

Golf is life. Life is hard.

[@cilverc3454]

Bro you stripe it! Keep it up

[@RobertWilkins-l5r]

Can you explain in detail what you were doing and what you had to change and why

[@rangadad]

Dude, watching that I think your putter let you down more than your new grip! Yeah there were some wayward shots, especially when you got all up in your head about it. But if you had made a few more puts in the first 9 in each round I think it would have been a very different story.