3 MUST DO'S WITH YOUR IRONS

[@LoganAlbert]

Clay you have transformed my game.

[@yannih1782]

I'm an 8 handicap golfer and by far the best internet lesson I have seen. It earn't my subscription. This guy knows what he's talking about and how to communicate to those keen on improving. No more wrist flipping for me. Thankyou...

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@larryvawter1768]

FYI . Today I played a round . I am a high handicapper . 31.6 . So that should tell you I am not very good . I broke 100 about a month ago . shot a 97 . Today I shot my personal best and broke 90 . hit an 88 . Your instructions and drills as well as a few other You Tube instructors have helped me tremendously . just wanted to say Thank you

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hey Larry, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear the instruction has helped. Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the good shooting! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@melnycmnscanada4608]

Clay, You absolutely nailed it for me with just one of your 3 MUST DOs. Perhaps the other two, I was doing satisfactory. Your tip about covering the ball by holding your back wrist bent as long as possible, was brilliant. I had lost my confidence lately and as a result, I was shooting bogie golf. Not good for an 8 hcper. After watching ur video, I worked on setting my back wrist to cover the ball and voila! I started hitting the ball farther and straighter than I have for wks. This gave me enough confidence to try it immediately on the course. Lo and behold, I shot 3 over for 9, which is about where I want to be. Thx so much. I’m a believer! Mike NS, Canada

[@TopSpeedGolf]

That's awesome! Glad it helped 👍

[@ricktwist1935]

Clay.you are the best teacher on u tube thanx.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@ricktwist1935]

I did world long drive for 17 years.hit it 393 in miss.in2006.no wind 135 swing speed .still learned much.cut driver to 44 in.lost I mph.gained 6 yds.helps to hit center of face.

[@danallan2]

This and the 3 must-dos with your driver are gold.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@tjrostar4253]

Clay, I have been following you from the start and I can't thank you enough. With your instruction I continue to improve not only my golf swing but, understanding the dynamics of the golf swing, enabling the art of the game. You are my go to golf swing instructor, keep them coming, many thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Jeff!

[@spencernield5000]

You are the best instructor on KZbin

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thank you so much!

[@justincaddell8821]

I’ve been watching your vids for only few months and have lowered my scores by over 10 strokes and counting . You’re a wizard Harry

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...thanks for sharing Justin. Glad the videos have helped. Keep up the good shooting! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@SP-ee3cj]

A lot of videos out there to watch, this guy is gotta be one of the best!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@CharlieB_93]

When pros talk about covering the ball on their iron shots, they always reference their chest. Chest can’t be flying open on impact. Also, that’s a great shot there at 11:18. That great impact position stems from correct rotation & setup. It’s a problem I had for a long time. Another great demonstration Clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Alex, covering the ball can reference many things (trail hand, club face, chest, head). The average Tour player has their chest open about 20-30 degrees at contact. It just doesn't look that way because their lead shoulder is protracted. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@luke2183]

Clay you’re the best teacher, been using your tips and lovin em! Turned my slice to a beautiful draw with all my shots but now I’m fighting hooking the ball sometimes. So hard to stay consistent, wish I started playing as a kid or lived somewhere that I could play all year long

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Luke. Keep up the hard work!

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Best teacher on KZbin. 👍

[@DavidSmith-bg2ck]

Ive watched videos,CDs and You Tube for the past 25 years and I can honestly say that yours is the best instruction I have seen. Thanks very much!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks David!

[@jackklco6837]

Thanks Clay, I lost the touch with my irons and your video was a big help. Shallow out the swing and open the hip got me back on track.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad it helped

[@SnxadaNx]

Best explanation of the swing I have across! I really like the contrasting videos, right versus wrong , because I can now visualize what I have been doing wrong for years.....I have tried this with short irons first and it’s much easier to comprend how the arms/wrist work together to produce a square face. And why aligning parallel left is important. Thanks Clay.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@autoaccidentlawyers]

This video was spot on perfect. I figured out all this stuff over years. People won't understand how complex it is to get to this point. Your video is spot on, it's all folks need to know.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Bruce!

[@robertmcgraw9208]

Nice explanations. They match what my PGA coach told me. Valid. The most helpful thing he shared to help me get these things right was the muscular "how." That is which muscle should I be firing to make these movements. How do you get compressed down on the ball with lag? You explained this well, what it should feel like. Where I struggled was turning my hips toward the target and extending. It wasn't until he told me to pivot on my right toe and fire my right glute that I got it. Maybe describing the muscles that are pulling and pushing would help other viewers like me? Solid video. Thanks much.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Robert, I would recommend checking out the most recent video on our channel for puring irons. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@colewollerman4265]

Clay I love how you always talk about what lesser golfers do and how to correct it all the time, i feel like the first five minutes were meant for me! Thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure Cole!

[@Golfzilla70]

Absolutely brilliant presentation of moves as the best golfers perform them. The various problems you're demonstrating here have all been problems of mine, and i've known about them for quite some time, but going through these step-by-step like this helps me visualize how i need to go about working on them. thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@dementus420]

You just put this all in a perfect level of understanding and importance for me at my game level currently. Really good. I just actually fully grasped the idea of swinging to right field, rotating correctly, swallowing the club, using my wrists to help square and compress the golf ball and, more importantly, combining it all together in the proper way.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the hard work! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@robydean7]

Have been having problems blocking my approach shots. Watched a couple of your vids on covering and what to focus on with hands and had a 75% improvement on my next round. You are my favorite instructor. You have a way of teaching and demonstrating that just works for me. Thank you. Age 58; 10 handicap.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@keving2012]

Wow! All I did these past two day was concentrate on pointing my belt buckle on the ball and then rotating it towards the target. This has completely changed my game. Thanks Clay!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing. My pleasure!

[@libsrcrazy9634]

I can honestly say you have the second most beautiful swing I’ve ever seen after Rory. Love your videos. Thank you

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@joshuamorrison3204]

This is the best explanation for how to swing the club I have ever seen. I am making great contact with the ball now by feeling like I swing out to the right and use my body/hips to get it back online. Why has no one ever explained it like this?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jakesells2379]

It seems like every video of yours that I watch was made for my swing. Thanks and keep it coming!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...my pleasure!

[@FairwayJack]

...this has got to be your best ever video ...good stuff Clay !!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@soenketrzaska]

Probably one of the finest golf instuction videos on YT! 🙏👏👌

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@larryvawter1768]

My main problem has been early extension . Your video confirms what I have been working on . So many factors or components to a successful golf swing . the main thing in my opinion is to slow down hit the ball and follow thru . all of which you have addressed in this video as well as others . Great Lesson ... You been working at the Gym with Brooks ?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for watching Larry!

[@stevehayes148]

Hi Clay, One of your best video's. Covering the ball and body rotation are the proven keys to a sound dynamic swing. You are an excellent teacher of the game, in the way you keep searching for ways to stress your critical points throughout the tutorial. Do you ever talk about the need for soft hands for excessive pulling in the downswing...would love to hear your comments, best regards Steve, Melbourne Australia

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Steve! Yeah, I would check out some of our casting videos on our channel. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@lmpriptide1624]

Absolute brilliant video for me returning to golf after 5 years to get "things" in place again. Thanks Clay,

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@kyles5836]

Thanks Clay, appreciate the videos. I like how you break down the different parts of the game and dig into it, and break it down to a simple level so we can work on one thing at a time. I also like that you show us what we are likely doing wrong (bad habits) and then move into what we should be doing. I know my games getting better, thanks!

[@eoinmurphy8761]

As someone who lives in Ireland and experiences a lot of adverse weather during the winter I would appreciate it if you could do a video on how factors like wind alter your swing and how lower temperatures have an affect on ball flight and distance.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, the wind won't play much of a roll in your swing unless it is really blowing. I will play a larger roll in your ball flight. We have some videos on our channel about hitting into the wind. The ball won't fly as far in color temperatures. You won't see much of a difference across 10 degrees but you may notice it when it's a 25 degree difference. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@jamesharris184]

U always nail it. Many thanks!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks James!

[@danieloathout6528]

Great video. You really put everything together. Can wait to try this on the range and course.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Have fun!

[@seanhaynes4609]

This is my brother to a tee! I just forwarded this to him. You have a gift of explaining thing very simple! I wish you were in Australia haha thanks mate! 👍

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Sean!

[@cameronloveless1751]

The beauty of the Internet means he doesn’t have to be in Australia 😉 Cheers Clay, great vid (I’m in Aus too) 👍🏼

[@davidtaylor413]

@@cameronloveless1751 Oop

[@stevencowan1788]

Great instruction video as always from you guys .well done clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Steven!

[@tonyrock7165]

Awesome Clay! Just awesome! Great instruction!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks Tony!

[@bspnhd5760]

A few months back I noticed that my strike was a lot more consistent when I "dipped" in my swing and it all now makes sense thanks to this. It was an accident, but I gained 15 - 20 effortless yards with much better contact by incorporating the dip / squat move

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, thanks for sharing. Sounds like you're on the right track. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@John_2Much_Coffee]

Hello Clay. I really learn a lot from your videos. This however is the one that makes it all click for me. Great lesson. Only problem is now it will feel like an even longer winter waiting to be able to get out to the range to try these steps..... lol Cheers from Canada. Keep up the great videos. You have a very good way of explaining and showing us, giving us the feelings at certain points of the swing. Thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi John, thanks for the comment. Glad to hear you enjoy the videos. Stay warm! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@ericvo1048]

I love all your videos, I improved so much in my game!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you like them!

[@TheValleyGMan]

Great 3 Do's step for getting a correct swing for irons. Is it the same for a driver?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@pozmarciv]

Great video, Nice job Clay

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jackgucci1]

This is awesome thanks

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Glad you like it!

[@toddlermonkey81]

Has Clay been in the weight room!? Looking jacked man! Thanks for the great videos.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Haha...I don't think so. I think he has actually been working on his dad bod. Hope you're playing well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@USCFI]

Excellent video as usual. How do you find a hole on the course to film with no players ever in the way?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

The courses we film at are closed on Mondays so we usually go shoot at that time. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@nicholasmarcus541]

Good tips.Congrats

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jasonpitts8395]

Clay another great video. For years I laid the club off which resulted in a stalled left hip and chicken wing on the follow through. I've fixed my backswing but I'm having a hard time with clearing the left hip. Can you make another hip video for people that came in too flat aka not steep? Thx

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Jason, it's hard to say exactly what the issue is without seeing your swing. It most likely has to do with how you square the face. I would recommend working through The Move course on our website. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@robbiewoods1386]

Great lesson Clay thankyou

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@davazz9586]

excellent

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@jmac2659]

Great video... Clay.. well done

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@garrywilcox2921]

Love it thanks so easy to understand

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@davidwalters313]

Excellent video - really clear. Would your advice for the irons apply yo hybrids and fairway woods?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks David! Yes

[@TheJoe33ham]

Clay, love the videos. My question is by delofting (covering) the club through impact dont you lose all of your height and have a much lower ball flight?

[@nasdaqqqq4994]

Joe Hamilton nope. You’re not actually delofting the club.. might feel that way. In fact, when you compress it really well, the ball will have tremendous height. Look at DJ or Rory. They compress the ball as good as anyone & they hit absolute nukes

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Joe, the ball will fly lower if you deloft it more. You don't want to take all the loft off though. There is a happy medium. Your typical Tour player takes about 30% of the loft off at contact. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@annerollogolf9640]

Thanks for the video Clay. Very inspiring for my own channel, Really appreciate it, Anne

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@jonwright8236]

thanks for this, as been having problems with my irons

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@mbillmiller1]

Clay. This is excellent! How does any of this change with a driver ?? Thanks !

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Bill, the only difference is that you'll hit up on the ball off of a tee. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@nickcampbell8619]

Hi Clay. This is one of my favorite videos that you have ever done. But I have one question; you did a video years ago on how the body needs to start decelerating into impact to pass energy on to the arms and the club, but in this video you say that the body needs to keep rotating through impact. Do you feel like you continue to rotate through impact when you hit iron shots?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Nick, I know it can be confusing. The reality is that the hips do slow down but that's not what it feels like. You need to feel like the hips continue to rotate. If the hips still too soon then you'll typically release the club early. This is with all clubs. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@bdiddy8239]

I really needed this. Thank you Clay.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@brunohoullier2158]

Bravo j'ai tout compris😆

[@Nathan-ow9dj]

Clay, do you cover on king irons as well?

[@Nathan-ow9dj]

Long irons, that is!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@pnwgolf258]

Great tips. I noticed that everytime I focus on covering/compressing the ball I hit lots of low shots that tend to hook. Ant suggestions?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Anthony, sounds like you're getting the face closed too much. I would try to cover the ball and feel like you're hitting a cut. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@pnwgolf258]

@@TopSpeedGolf thank you, I'll work on that. Keep it up.

[@merkules2001]

Is the club supposed to be 90 degrees to your left forearm at the top of the backswing? I have seen my swing on video and I cock the wrists. I'm wondering if that is releasing it too early?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, yeah, it will be about that or a little less. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@fahmiamri]

Coach, does the lead leg needs to be straight during impact or after impact? Im having some issues w this as this ties in with my rotation. This currently messes up my rotation. Appreciate the tips boss. Sincerely, Malaysia fan

[@TopSpeedGolf]

The lead leg is usually straight shortly after impact but it is straightening through impact.

[@fahmiamri]

Thanks for that. Another question. in the downswing for rotation, should i feel like im pushing my lead leg into the ground or my left butt cheek straight back? Or bit of both? Im thinking too much especially in my downsing, makes it hard for consistency.

[@janskantz2703]

So good! Thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@herbertcumming2080]

Clay What is the brand name of your hat? Thanks for all you do. Herb

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Nike

[@butette]

Hmmm.... The flip swing at 1:20 has exactly the same yardage as the non-flip swing at 5:40, the swing to the right at 6:50, and even longer than the last swing at 13:00, at least according to the Flightscope data.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, thanks for the comment. Great observation! I'm pretty sure we had the wrong data for the flip one. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@lalithaocarroll4292]

😆hi clay I love your program I want to know how to hit 150 . Every time I am hitting bit longer than 100

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I would recommend using more club (less loft)

[@janakpatel1557]

I tried this tip it works but intend to have punchy shot how can I avoid that

[@TopSpeedGolf]

I'd work on my clubhead speed, with enough speed the ball launch higher. We have a program called the 20 Minute Distance Fix on our site for All Access members that does this very thing in three weeks time (although a lot of people get a good percentage of their gains after the first video). If you're ready to purchase the membership, just use the quick link below because you can sign up in about 1 minute: topspeedgolf.com/pick-all-access-plan/ Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor

[@onejeppolino]

What iron are you using in this cover video? Btw.... luv your videos!!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks! I think it was a 7 iron

[@jefffawcett]

Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard I’m betting it was an 8, no way he’s only carrying 156 with his 7

[@ST-xg3gy]

This helped me tremendously! Thank you!

[@TopSpeedGolf]

My pleasure!

[@Rory-Jax]

Does this still apply to longer irons?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@16ramrod]

Thanks for the videos. I pretty much suck at golf but enjoy it. Just by watching several of your videos I am so much better. But still suck😂

[@landonjones6594]

Recap time for later 16:47

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@sethromusic]

what are you guys using to get the swing stats

[@TopSpeedGolf]

FlightScope X3

[@dustincampbell149]

Can this work as well with the Driver or high irons?

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Yes

[@KingKong-pw4ed]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks!

[@stephenbernsen169]

3 must do with your irons, square the face to the target, hit it straight, and know what your distance is of each club.

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kentucket101]

could you show more slow motion swings it would really help to see these in slow motion i learn more from watching

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Kenney, we try to do slow motion swings in every video. Check out other videos on our channel for more. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@raycarreon1412]

Clay, can you give me the instructions in left! lol

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Clay is good but not that good 😂 Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@grifgolfclub7355]

Can you show a first person view of a 3-9 iron? Similar to this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYi9ZnyHi92hd9E

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi, that's something we can consider in future videos. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

[@stephenbernsen169]

these guys make golf way to difficult,

[@murd777]

You should teach us how to play golf SHIRTLESS.. YOU'RE GORGEOUS!

[@murd777]

7:40 Those arms! Wow! So sexy!

[@MikeJones-wk5kq]

We are gonna need you to stay outta the weight room Clay....You’re starting to look like the Ed Hochuli of golf. In your earlier videos, it looked like you could barely lift your clubs and your swing follow thru was gonna carry down the fairway like bowlers when they can’t get their fingers out of the bowling ball and go sliding down the lane. Now it looks like you turn green, flex on us, then start recording your awesome teaching vids. 😂🎳💪🏌️‍♂️💉

[@TopSpeedGolf]

Hi Mike, I actually don't think he has been in the weight room. He has been working on his dad bod ;-) Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor