Beginner to 8.8 Handicap in less than 3 Years - How I Did It (6 simple tips)

[@UpDownGolf]

I really hope this video is helpful golfers! Let me know your best tips below, I'd love to hear them 🏌⛳ Remember to check out Swing Tweaks if you want some professional help at a fraction of the price of a normal lesson. Use code 'UpNDown' for 20% off your first tweak! All Swing Tweaks details in description above 🤙 Also use this link to take part in the Golf Gaffer Divot Mat Giveaway - instagram.com/reel/C658nEGNY_Z

[@MrTerrytwin]

Very interesting post I’ll try some of ya tips 👍👍👍

[@jackson3112]

I think the one tip you forgot to mention tip is that you need to play real golf as often as you can. Range is never the same as the real thing. I’m sure that’s helped you

[@UpDownGolf]

@jackson3112 great shout! That's something I should have genuinely mentioned in the video

[@hdearmasp]

Good video. Is good to have down to earth people start from scratch (from zero, not scratch golf 😅) to good golfers. I can’t agree with everything, though. Being sub 10 hcp you should have more shots in your bag. Sure, you must have a go-to shot when things don’t work out a certain day, but I guess one should be a bit more ambitious. Go and see Daniel Grieve for that. Another thing I can’t agree with is about taking lessons. I would take a ton of lessons. You have to find a coach that you connect with and , as you said, put a lot of time practicing. Then start going out to the course (9 holes or pitch&putt) and start growing as a golfer. In Spain we have 5th category (hcp over 26) tournaments to get people going and improving. If you come to Tenerife, give a shout. I’d love to play with you. 🤙🏼

[@UpDownGolf]

Dan Grieve is a great resource for sure 👍

[@joelopez5452]

I went from shooting in the hundreds playing for the first time to being a consistent low 80s and high 70s. I’m a 7 handicap. All it took was playing 2 years consistently almost everyday.

[@UpDownGolf]

Wow great progress Joe 👍

[@richardjones8699]

​​@@UpDownGolfFaldo was a Walker Cuper in the same time frame. Now that's great progress.

[@Jakes2hot]

I dream of being able to play that much, good on you 👍🏽 I’d start every with a round if I had it my way.

[@SuicidelG]

Dang, good work. I just wish it wasn't so expensive to play that often lol

[@potterpotty01]

i'm guessing this is sarcasm

[@billydinho11]

Fantastic video, very thorough. I'm currently a 19 handicap started last April 2023 and its been a continuous mental challenge to get over bad shots, however I'm slowly forging a good relationship with my clubs and i end up walking off the course whatever the score still loving the game. Continue with the great content on the channel.

[@UpDownGolf]

Sounds like you're nailing it to me then! Thanks dude 👍

[@christopherlemke9265]

Really liked your video. Very realistic I think. As an absolute beginner and higher than high handicapper, I think your progress is what is actually attainable. To many of the really popular golf content creators give off the idea that it should be easy to just pick up some clubs and be great.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Chris. Yeah it's definitely not easy! I've put a lot of time in over the last 3 years to get to the point I'm at now. Keep enjoying your golf mate!

[@WilsoTron]

You are becoming quite the presenter. It's been great watching your KZbin channel grow. Keep it up!

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it dude!

[@Liberace01]

Hi, love the advice in this vid. I started playing golf 22 years ago, and did it almost the way you recommend. I then had two children 2004 and 2006 and that is where my wife justifiablly put the brakes on golf. 20 years later she starts playing and I'm back in the game. I discovered all the devolepment on golf teaching vids, but the shere amount of advice is too mixed up. I'll stick to my Leadbetter, Nicklaus and Hogan books and return to your channel once in a while❤

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate that. All the best with it!

[@nathanmoorhouse9616]

The bump and run is so underrated, also found varying the club you play it with gives you consistent results around the green 👍🏻 super tip

[@UpDownGolf]

It definitely simplifies those shots around the greens whilst still giving you options 👍

[@mejustanormalguy4742]

M8 i remember watching you anf we was about same skill .i had a few injurys and couldnt play gor a year and half and now you are miles beyond what i could be .great persistance and congratulations .

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate that mate. Hope you've healed up well!

[@Kingchev]

Man this was the perfect video for me. Simple and logical, best of all super authentic and genuine. Thanks dude!

[@UpDownGolf]

No worries! Thanks for watching 👊

[@vongrimm1421]

Really enjoyed this video. Always called this 'percentage golf'. Playing that shots that give you the highest chance of a positive result, rather than one that will make a highlight reel. Great content. 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah that’s exactly it! 👍 thanks

[@theCycleReport]

I did the same. Started playing in March 22 and now barely over 2y later I'm operating at an 8 and trending down still. The amount of effort, dedication and obsession it's taken me to get through the 'bad golf' phase can not be understated. It's kind of taken over my free time but I'm in love with the game.

[@UpDownGolf]

That’s amazing progress mate 👊

[@jaytona500]

free time is for things you enjoy, it’s a an awesome hobby

[@migs8171]

Porzak is the only guy i watch, keeps it really simple.

[@UpDownGolf]

He does break stuff down well 👍

[@crispouk3070]

He’s brilliant. Only KZbin golfer that directly improved my game with his drills. For a beginner that hand path drill is brilliant at fixing takeaway issues and bringing the swing path more in to our.

[@joshfinlayson5863]

The tips about the putting and around the green is super helpful and definitely going to use them when i play next.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Josh, I hope they help you 👍

[@luxefalcon2730]

I use my 8 iron a lot around the green. I've gotten pretty good with it

[@UpDownGolf]

Nice. Similar loft to a chipper I'd imagine

[@flopshotking]

Iv only been playing 18months and im a 17.1. Iv just hadmy iron fitting so excitedto seehow they help. Loveyour content keep it up

[@UpDownGolf]

Nice dude! What clubs did you go for?

[@eclipseflooringdaz1656]

Great tips Luke. It’s been great watching your journey. Keep the videos coming as I always look forward to them. Love the towel tip 👍🏽

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Daz! Appreciate that mate

[@Inked_Kev]

Great video Luke been following your progress since the first video. You made remarkable progress. Used to play in Highschool in 2010 for half a year then stopped and just picked up golf again in April 2023. Currently playing of 5.5 keep the content going mate, you are definitely helping many players with your videos.

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it Kev! Glad to hear you’ve picked it up again too mate 👍

[@murp0443]

8.8! Way to go man. Jealous and inspired.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks dude! 🙌

[@TomSawyer42i]

hello from south africa. i started playing golf last year march and my 1st hc was a 30. 14 months later and am now a 14.5 hci. 🙂 i got addicted to golf and played about 132 games in a year. im just struggling with ball striking. im hoping to be a single hc in another year from now. i loved your video and think the 1 shot needed around green is a awesome tip.

[@UpDownGolf]

That’s awesome Tom! Your rounds in one year out my numbers to shame! 😅 keep grinding dude 👊

[@chesterfarrington9853]

The putting one is a really good tip. Someone else told me recently that I should try actually looking at the hole instead of burying my head and my distance has gotten way more accurate

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah I was bad for it before. It’s helped me a lot 👍

[@aylwinyafele]

Brilliant video, really good information for the new golfer

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@verner33ob]

Really interesting video. Great to see how far your game has come. Hope it keeps going that direction.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it 👍

[@kelvinrickhuss-moore7454]

As a new player this video was great advice for so thanks

[@UpDownGolf]

No worries! Appreciate you watching 👍

[@dunker2be]

I definitely agree with your line about improving your golf game is a process or raising both your ceiling and your floor. As you get better, you will absolutely still have ups and downs, but a sure sign of improvement is that your highs gradually get a little bit higher and your lows don't get quite as low. As a 21 handicapper, I feel like overall my swing is decent and most of my mishits come from either standing up out of my stance too early (pulling my head) or getting too quick with my downswing which gets me out of sync. Obviously any sort of tension and negative thoughts can derail a round as well. Golf is as much a mental game as it is a physical game.

[@UpDownGolf]

Totally agree dude. You can ruin a round with poor mentals for sure

[@Acemeistre]

Golf is such a mental game - I shot 82 at the end of last year and then another 82 3 weeks ago. Feeling good I decided take on my nemesis course two days ago. I was way too tense and absolutely blew up my scorecard on the front nine scoring 55. Knowing I wasn't gonna break 90 (I'm a 16 HCP), I totally relaxed, on the back 9 and got a lot closer to the golf I can play, shooting 46. The last time I scored over 100 was 2 years ago, so it just goes to show that the mental side of things is HUGE. One day I'll break 90 on that course and the day I do I feel like I can actually say l'm half ok at this game 😅

[@UpDownGolf]

I didn't want to get into the swing if I could help it in this video but tension is a huge killer for me too. I'm always way more stiff after a bad round than I am after a good one. Keep plugging away at that course though dude! You'll get it soon 👊

[@tracknews]

Really helpful tips, cheers.good to see the channel progressing nicely.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks dude! Appreciate it 👍

[@brosgolf]

We’ve been thru UPs and Downs throughout the journey mate. Come on, it’s time for break 75 series!! 😂💪🏻

[@UpDownGolf]

😂 Love that

[@brandonlambert1586]

Great video about progress and tips along the way. For most people starting out I'd say follow his advice about just swinging a club first to gain coordination. Even swing the club in different weird loops to mess with different wrist positions this should help you gain some perception of where the club is compared to your hands/body. After you've done that look up videos on how to stand properly, grip the club neutral, aim somewhere, etc... Most little kids also start by hitting foam balls in the house and this could be very helpful for a beginner to not get dejected and have fun seeing the ball spin on carpet. Once you get to the point of going out and playing definitely go get lessons please especially if you're shooting under 90. Videotaping your swing is huge to find out real issues and having a plan will help a lot otherwise you could spin your wheels for years unless you play religiously and have insane natural coordination. I played college golf and the amount of people I know that complain they can't get better but won't take lessons or video their swing and spend time on drills almost ticks me off.

[@UpDownGolf]

Sound advice Brandon 👍

[@Hen3]

Luke.....Golf Gaffer Rules, just as the videos ⛳🏌🏼‍♂️🤘🏻👌🏼

[@UpDownGolf]

🙌🙌 Appreciate that dude!

[@alastairwoodford3575]

Yeah agree with the comments about presenting, very impressive

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Alastair 👍

[@mariushaibach2906]

Nice video, good tips as well I've been playing for 2 years now, and I'm down to a 3.0 hcp, so I'm sure that with a lot of practice and dedication, everyone can achieve it ! Keep on doing what you do, and hopefully you'll go down even more !

[@UpDownGolf]

Getting down to a 3hcp in 2 years in unheard of! Well done 👍

[@MosAchillesJourney24]

Well done pal. You’ve learned a lot and sharing that with us. Well presented too.

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it mate!

[@KentnDebi]

Well done Luke...next target, CAT1 Good luck 🤞🏼 ONWARDS...

[@UpDownGolf]

That's it Kent! 👊 Thanks dude

[@Mogsey1972]

"Don't go down the KZbin rabbit hole" Best bit of advice on here.

[@UpDownGolf]

It can be never ending

[@Coupsie99]

Great video mate cheers, been trying to break 90 for a while now and feel like these tips could finally help make it happen 🤝

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks dude, let me know how you get on! 👊

[@KiDDsd80]

Great video man. I agree with lining up the putts. I started doing it a couple of months ago and took about 4 or 5 shots off over 9 holes. Thanks for the other tips, that mat looks the business!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man! Glad you liked it 👍

[@philgibbs9974]

Congratulations on getting to single figures. Great tips you've given. I just had a chipping lesson before seeing your video and he basically said the same thing as you. One shot, different clubs. 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Phil 👍 we like to overcomplicate things sometimes. Makes it even harder

[@davelong1139]

I used the putter swing thought of rolling the ball and it really helped. 3 putted less, I was always short and now I'm usually long. I still need an iron swing thought 😂.

[@UpDownGolf]

That’s awesome Dave! Glad it helped 👊

[@scottelder7648]

This was fantastic, and its inspired me to re-think my golf game. I’m taking a break from the “KZbin Rabbit Hole” and just going to head to the range this week with a towel and foot spray. I’m also going to give Swing Tweeks a go…

[@UpDownGolf]

Love that Scott! Let me know how you get on 👊

[@pabbagolf]

Very nice tips. Took it to heart.

[@UpDownGolf]

Hope they help dude!

[@darcy7064]

very good advice mate, much appreciated. Well done!

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate man 👍

[@paulhiggins419]

Some great advice, cheers 🍻 well done getting your handicap down that low so quick 👍

[@UpDownGolf]

Appreciate it Paul!

[@dannyenglish]

Absolutely fantastic video very insightful well done Luke gives hope that maybe in the not too distant future striking a golf ball half way cleanly will be possible been playing for two weeks now. Keep up the great content

[@UpDownGolf]

The golf bug has got you Danny! 😂

[@niteninja0133]

Dont always practice off of mats. Hit off or grass. Throw some balls in the rough and practice out of that. Mats will give you a false sense of low point

[@UpDownGolf]

This is a great point 👍

[@bobloblaw6960]

I notice some Golf Sidekick waddaplaya confidentiality themes in this video. Thanks, these tips are right where my game needs work

[@UpDownGolf]

I'm confidential these tips will help padawan 👀

[@davelatham9879]

Great video well done lad

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Dave!

[@oliver69cork46]

Excellent video and content and well done on your golfing journey-quite accomplished golfer now.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Oliver 👍

[@slwsnowman4038]

Something I do when lining up my shots, I pick my target and walk up to address the ball not taking my eye off it. This prevents me from losing my target because it looks different at address compared to behind.

[@UpDownGolf]

Agreed. Very easy to become disorientated once you're stood over the ball isn't it

[@Wmeisel6969]

really liked this video , very helpful

[@UpDownGolf]

Glad you liked it dude!

[@bilal137]

Nice One Luke. I like the look of the Golf Gaffer Mat. I think I’ll track it down on Amazon

[@UpDownGolf]

I've been very impressed with it Bilal 👍

[@MrZtapp]

Great video, thanks.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks for watching!

[@golfmatt1112]

Great video mate lots of good tips

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Matt!

[@stewillo86]

I literally just learnt the towel drill last week. My mate plays off scratch and he's been giving me pointers.

[@UpDownGolf]

It definitely helps Ste 👍

[@jambotanky]

Some nice tips there Luke 👍🏻 it’s nice to see where u r now from a couple of years back ur starting to reap the reward from some serious hard work so well done 👍🏻 would love to enter the comp but not on instagram pal 😥🤣 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks JT! Apologies, I’ll do the next one on YT 👍

[@neiltwizell508]

Top video. Good work as ever.

[@UpDownGolf]

Cheers Neil!

[@ebola1974]

Excellent tips

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks for watching dude

[@MillTurn4Life]

I wrote my average carrys on little stickers and stuck them to the head of my ironswould have wrote them straight onto the irons but I've only played for about 7 months so they are changing as I improve lol

[@UpDownGolf]

It's a good idea mate. Think Westwood does the same 👍

[@AnotherLostBall]

I’ve gone from 19 to 25 handicap in the past 6 months 😖

[@UpDownGolf]

Awesome work Mick 👊

[@121music4life]

Love your videos mate. Could you do a video of how to hit long irons. They’re the clubs I struggle with most but the strong part of my game is short irons weirdly

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks dude. I appreciate the question but I don’t want to do you a disservice. I’ve no doubt there’s people online who could guide you better than me. My thought with longer irons is always to not rush the swing. Longer club needs a little more time 👍

[@jeffboily6899]

Great tips . Thank`s Luke

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks for watching Jeff!

[@topshamjohn6782]

Great video and cool giveaway Luke!

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks John!

[@symboh6492]

Damn, why have I never come across that towel tip before... I strike the ball generally well but I'm a bit flat at the bottom so often catch it a bit fat. Will be trying that tomorrow, could be golden. KZbin rabit hole comes through again!

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha it's a great drill mate 👍

[@bradysylvester4371]

Congrats on the video

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks man!

[@juanelepe2977]

I would add one: play in bad weather conditions: windy, wet, rainy, hot&dry… This will help you understand how it affects your shots and distances. If you only play perfect weather you’ll never improve. I totally agree with all tips. On the course always play your strengths rather than trying to play beautifully.

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah good shout on the weather. It can very easily catch you out if you don't know how to adjust

[@Qaloso]

How i got to 7.5 in 3 years with no prior experience. All clubs priority - Center Contact, contact, contact and contact. Ive always put a towel behind the ball and go through the pain but worth it trust me. Nothing will improve with bad contact even with game improvement. And Alignment. Putting - pace control - start line Wedges - ability to hit specific numbers - flight control Irons, woods - start line - shape - consistent carry numbers The rest is playing the course - Go aggressive to conservative targets - aim for 2 putts only - do anything and everything to keep tee shots in play

[@UpDownGolf]

Alignment is something I need to work more on. Like it dude 👍

[@NoPain-NGain]

Great ideas very simple and straight forward, I watch the channel and do think there is a notable difference after your session with Marcus Bell

[@UpDownGolf]

Can't disagree with you at all. His lesson was definitely eye opening. I'd say it's changed my intention over the ball which has taken sometime to manifest itself in the swing but I completely agree

[@NoPain-NGain]

I agree all changes are not instant and take a little time. I particularly saw more separation of movement, leading to a free flowing follow through in your swing👍

[@lmgolf]

Unbelievably great thumpnail! :)

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha thanks man!

[@michaelellis1263]

Great video… If you fancy a round at Woolley I’d be up for that.

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Michael 👍

[@robster230]

Great video, love the improvement in your game Luke. Have entered the giveaway I need that so bad my strike is terrible 😅

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Rob! Awesome, the mat is great 👍 good luck!

[@Rancher2201]

I like to use masking tape and make a box and if u hit the tape close to the toe u hit it in the heel and if u hit the one on the back u fatted it and if u hit the one in the front it shows good compression and plus masking tape is rlly accessible and u won’t care if it’s damaged

[@UpDownGolf]

Good idea 👍 does it stick to the range mats okay?

[@Rancher2201]

@@UpDownGolf yes usually and no on raining days

[@jonathanparry9505]

Thanks for the sound advice Luke, keep posting 👍🏼🏌🏻‍♂️

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks for watching Jonathan 👍

[@humblequest7905]

Match against Tom Roberts of Absolute Bandits would make a great video. Similar handicaps and both great content makers.

[@UpDownGolf]

Great shout Humble 👍

[@bandohabandoha2482]

Tbh I’d still thin the 9 iron into the bunker 😂

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha we've all got one in us Bando 😂

[@davea.4542]

Thanks for sharing! You're so right about the KZbin rabbit hole! I've had more epiphanies just watching people swing on broadcasts, and KZbin, than actually being TOLD what to do haha I know this isn't a Q and A video, so I apologize in advance but when you first started did you find yourself hitting the ground behind the ball often? As in, WAY behind the ball? There has been times when I whacked the ground, which let me tell you, is never pleasant. When I first started, my wrists hated me. Always reminds me to turn more haha

[@UpDownGolf]

Definitely Dave! The more tense I get, the more behind the ball I hit for sure. Did this a lot early on

[@davea.4542]

@@UpDownGolf thanks for the reply! And for making me feel better about it, knowing it's not just me haha

[@niteninja0133]

I like to put 3 balls in a line and hit the middle ball to make sure im coming in square

[@UpDownGolf]

Nice, I tend to use either the rubber tee or a headcover. I only need it one side as I live on the heel 😂

[@dannytait3667]

I have regular lesson with a pro but keep going back to the same crap golf when I’m on the course. I’m not learning anything 🤷‍♂️ should I just give up and take up darts ???? Many thanks Danny ps ... great video by the way

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Danny! Aha try asking your coach to play 9 holes with you. Then you can implement what you do together on the course 👍

[@trustinflames1022]

Excellent video, I started playing 6 months ago and scored 128 on first round out. Now scoring low 100s and hoping to break 100 by the end of year. After my first two months at the range and after my first round I started having a lesson once a month. It has helped, but I always find it makes it worse, until you practice what they try to teach you and it clicks. I have my last lesson out of the 4 I booked on Saturday and I plan to leave it for the rest of the year, to just practice and play regularly. My questions is did you join a club to play the same coarse or pay and play at different courses?What would you suggest? I currently been playing different coarse, looking to find one to join in soon.

[@UpDownGolf]

That’s awesome! 👍 I haven’t joined a club and just enjoy playing different courses

[@IIISWILIII]

Pitching/chipping: Hit it high, you're gonna cry. Keep it low and get the hos 💯

[@UpDownGolf]

I've never heard that one!

[@frankmartin1638]

Good content !

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Frank 👍

[@TheJuzi]

playing an easy course probably helps. what is the slope rating of your current club?

[@UpDownGolf]

I'm not a member of a club. We play a variety of the courses around us. An easy course wouldn't make a difference either as the slope would be lower? Therefore you'd need to shoot either lower

[@TheJuzi]

@@UpDownGolf How about a subscriber challenge? I am nearby at Rotherham Golf Club(home course of Masters champ Danny Willet)? You can be my guests, i will take you on? It is a very nice course. I notice you play in the South Yorkshire area sometimes.

[@SimonJones265]

Was that Mount Golf and Country Club aka Perton Golf club in the first few seconds? Looks familiar.

[@UpDownGolf]

Woolley Park GC

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

Very impressive stuff, what's the next goal, Luke?

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks Jonny! Just keep going lower if possible 👍

[@JonnyPlaysGolf]

@@UpDownGolf simple, but effective! I like it

[@kyleholdom6480]

11:36 I give my shelf… little Sean Connery

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha I noticed that when editing 😂

[@guillermor.5862]

Good video, Luke! But...I have to respectfully disagree on the lessons. I think Swingtweaks lessons are great for more advanced players, but it's useful for mid-high handicappers to have a coach to identify the issue, provide a drill or solution and see you do it. Often times you think you're doing what the coach is telling you to do, but you're not. I do think 30 minutes lessons are probable the best value for your money, and that it is essential to use video support during lessons.

[@UpDownGolf]

I hear you G. I pay £60 per hour for my lessons and Swing Tweaks is £20 normally (even cheaper with the code) and the ST coach highlighted the same issue as the coach I saw in real life did. For people looking to reduce the cost of tuition, I don't think you can go wrong with it at all

[@artd4163]

​@@UpDownGolf I was going to ask what way key to your own development - how many lessons have you had over the last three years and what have you done to supplement that, i.e. do you follow any KZbin instructors? Well done by the way!

[@UpDownGolf]

I've answered some of those questions at the end of the video mate 👍 I don't follow any specific YT instructors but I do think there are some great ones on there

[@AndyB952]

I use dry shampoo on my club if i need to see where i am hitting it on the face. Really easy to see

[@UpDownGolf]

Nice, never thought of that 👍

[@eddielau7062]

I love the putting tip.I'll assume USGA rules allows anyone to pick up their golf ball (with a marker) on the green anytime and reset the line? And also, we can use a different golf ball with lines, marks, etc?

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah to my knowledge Eddie 👍

[@Ericka-kl4hb]

No, you cannot swap balls for putting. You can pick it up and clean it, but you can not swap a ball mid-hole unless you lose it and take the penalty.

[@elijob9871]

thanks for the video. we need woody back :(

[@UpDownGolf]

Thanks! I'll try get him back on soon 👍

[@jameshill23]

Can you give a little more information on how you used the towel drill and moving low point forward? I understand that you have to miss the towel but how did you move the low point forward?

[@UpDownGolf]

The low point moves in front of the ball by using the towel James. If you have the towel close and miss it as you strike the ball, you will hit the ball first and ground after. This gives you a low point that is after the ball 👍

[@jameshill23]

@@UpDownGolf Thanks! I suppose what I’m asking is how exactly does the low point move forward? By moving your upper torso towards the target? Shifting your lower body towards the target? It doesn’t seem to matter how much I want to miss the towel, I hit it, unless I slide massively to the left. Sorry for the confusion!

[@UpDownGolf]

Your low point will typically be where your centre of mass is when you bottom out with the club. So if you are finding yours is behind the ball, then you need to get your centre of mass further forward. Hard to say what would be the cause (as I'm no coach and can't see your swing) but swaying for example usually causes it. A proper coach would definitely help you with this 👍

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

Great video, love the gaffer mat, but I'm not on Instagram so I'm out of the drawing to win one. Are these available in USA? I searched and see some similar but with felt, not glass beads. I'm a new golfer (1 yr). I'd gladly accept one if they want to send one to Montana.

[@UpDownGolf]

Hey John, apologies I'll make sure to do the next giveaway on YT instead 👍

[@ncphenom2309]

Great video. But what I see a lot of is European guys with low handicaps, but you are playing on links courses. Which makes it way easier. My home course is lined on every hole with woods and water. I would love for you to come over here and play a round and see if that 8 holds up.

[@UpDownGolf]

We don’t play links courses mate (not often anyway). Not sure I’d agree links courses are easier either tbh. Just uploaded a video at a place called Forest Pines. All tree lined and water hazards. I shot 10 over in total

[@spa2damax]

Lol I would love to see you play a proper links 😂

[@ncphenom2309]

@@spa2damaxI actually have played quite a few when I was in UK last year. For reference I am an 17 handicap here. I shot low 80’s on each course. So for me they are easier than what I play here.

[@Vnam72]

The instagram post doesn't say anything about entering on youtube.... 🤔

[@UpDownGolf]

Ah just follow the instructions on the insta post 👍

[@BobbysBearded]

How often did you practice

[@UpDownGolf]

I'd say the range on average once per week and then I try to play a couple times per week if possible 👍

[@call4blake]

I got to 7.3 in 3 years aswell, lucky i guess

[@UpDownGolf]

Well played dude!

[@potterpotty01]

as someone who has been in the 20's for over 15 years of his golfing life and only broken 90 once, this video is gonna piss me off isn't it. 😂

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha I hope not dude! 👍

[@scottplaysgolf]

Why are you on igolf and not a member anywhere? Are you just paying green fees all the time to get on course practice?

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah we play a variety of courses around us. Never needed/wanted to tie ourselves to one course

[@Chris-mr8qm]

Which app are you using to track your handicap

[@UpDownGolf]

The iGolf app Chris. It's through England Golf 👍

[@oGarretto]

Arccos is great.. at least in the US, idk about other countries.

[@UpDownGolf]

I've thought about Arccos before. Do you use the shot tracking system too? Do you like it?

[@darrellspencer1809]

I went from 141+ and 23 balls lost last week, to 109 and losing 15 balls today. Lipstick on a pig.

[@UpDownGolf]

Haha who cares Darrell if you had fun mate!

[@TurboPleb]

The best part of my game is wedges and putting. I'd rather my short game 7/10, iron game id rate 5/10, driver... 2/10.

[@UpDownGolf]

Like it 👍

[@jarvothegooner]

£96, I’ll practice with a towel at the range 😊😂

[@UpDownGolf]

Yeah I hear you, you can still make good progress without expensive training aids. Although I use the mat indoors a lot which is hard to replicate

[@leebennett9258]

⛳️

[@UpDownGolf]

🤙