How to Hit Driver for Seniors - 3 Tips to Start 2023 Right!

[@Ramakrishna1947124]

I’m 75 years old and a year ago developed severe back problems. From 18 handicap I couldn’t even break 100. I found your YT YS Golf . Now I enjoy playing golf. I’m scoring in low 90s. I shortened my back swing and moved my feet as advised. Thank you.

[@bobburch2151]

I did this the last time out and I did a lot better and enjoyed it so much better.Thank you

[@michaelmcneilly5546]

Three great tips for seniors.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Michael, appreciate those words. If you would like more, check out our book The Bad Lie where we cover the entire system www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@DougMcilvenna]

I’m heading to the range tomorrow to try this and put it into muscle memory if it works for me . I will keep you updated

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this, if you would like to learn more about the Vertical Line Swing, check out our book THE BAD LIE which can be found on Amazon.

[@gilbloomer4121]

Love your videos Todd. Keep em' coming in 2023 and have a great year.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

2023 will be a record year for the Vertical Line Swing...thanks!

[@susancooper7859]

You are a great instructor and makes perfect sense! I wish I had you in my "back pocket" for personal lessons 😉

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you for the kind words! Here to help. Have you seen this video on the Vertical Line Swing kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDFfGSEYrNsp7ssi=dsSUSnKex8kcsPpo

[@bobburch2151]

I really enjoy this video so much, I will definitely try that. Thank you so much.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You are so welcome! Hope you are a subscriber.

[@bobburch2151]

@@USGOLFTVshow I am definitely.

[@thomaspalmer7483]

I appreciate your consistency in providing instructions for senior golfers. I would invite all viewers to go to your excellent playlist as it reinforces your keys to the golf swing and setup. One area I struggle with is your vertical arms as it causes one to loose the feeling of connection. When I connect my right upper arm to my pec. to try to stay connected my swing is flat. Do you have a swing thought or approach to get your arms and hands vertical without loosing connection? As always, thanks for your continued support of recreational golfers. Tom

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thomas, appreciate the kind words. Here you go per your request kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPEl2iZntaFe7c

[@orlandomartinez9622]

Ocala Fl great information on senior golfers with less mobility please keep it coming

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you covered, more great content planned for 2023!

[@davidcollins8968]

Hi from ol' Blighty, Todd. Thanks for a great video for us "mature" golfers'. The splayed feet and trail foot pulled back have really helped me with my driver distance/accuracy, along with ensuring my shoulders are in line with my feet. Please keep up the great content and all the best for 2023.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

David, appreciate those words. We are committed to helping the “experienced” golfer enjoy this game more. If you would like more in the Vertical Line Swing check this out www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@markp1956]

Spot on Todd, the three tips will help tremendously for a 66 year old senior golfer like me. The bonus tip is especially great......when I hover the driver at address it really frees up the swing which helps create more clubhead speed. Keep the senior tips coming!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Mark, the hover is one of the all time great suggestions. We have used that with much success for years. Thanks for posting! vlsgolf.com/

[@glenntripp7259]

Thanks for always thinking about us well experienced guys. It’s just hard to shift onto a bad left knee thanks again for all of your help. Angier NC

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Glenn, we are here for you. Are you a subscriber?

[@glenntripp7259]

@@USGOLFTVshow yes sir you bet

[@doughirsch9930]

Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to try them out tomorrow. Since I turned 60 club speed down to 85-87 mph, need all the help I can get!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this Doug. Be sure to let us know how it goes. Vertical Line Swing 👊

[@edisonlouie1501]

Nice tips, Todd. Can't wait to try them out. Like everyone else, I am always looking for ways to maximize my performance and my enjoyment of the game. I just turned 77. Every once in a while, I will shock myself with a 275 drive, but I'm usually 240. I love the biomechanics involved.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Appreciate the kind words. We can always improve! Have you read my book, The Bad Lie? We explain the Vertical Line Swing step by step www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@thomasmccauley9607]

Great tips. I have incorporated them in my swing. I also do some training which I call crack the whip. I use a rope but you could use a towel or a yoga band. What I try to do is make my rope make a cracking sound out in front of me when using it like a club shaft with a golf swing. I am 83 years old and average 220 yards off the tee with my driver.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for sharing!

[@67Golfnutt]

I’m working on my Masters in golf teaching and would love to pick your brain. BTW I’m already learning from you and have only watched two videos!

[@goboater909]

Any tips on getting your hands to square the club face at impact?

[@johnhesketh1487]

Thanks Todd, just read your book and watched your videos which are great by the way. I’m in Warrington, UK by the way. Question, to create the draw am I swinging to the right of target along the closed stance line with a square club face? Just a little confused. I can then head to the range and hit a few balls and practise what I have just read. Thanks

[@mikereed3287]

Great tips...I will try them all!! Do you have any recommendations on driver club setup for an expierenced player?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Mike, two suggestions: Watch these videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6LYl5ignsammqc Look into this www.verticallinegolf.com/

[@johnveray9440]

Great tips, and I try to incorporate them into my swing. I have another problem that this video doesn't address - hanging back on my trail foot as I finish my swing. Do you have a video that addresses my problem? I often can't seem to get to a finish where my weight is on my lead foot. I'm an 82 year old golfer from Daytona Beach.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

We got you covered. Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaXLmJpmnbqEY6ssi=u5iZNqXkMLYYWSmz

[@brianohanlon9743]

Todd - a great, ready to retain set of tips. I've read the Bad Lie book. I have just begun a set of lessons with my main issues being out to in path,no distance with longer clubs and topping my 5 wood. Your tips seem very appropriate. Will try them beginning tomorrow. A question from the book - have you been able to pull out the key checklists zoo they could be printed or put on index cards and laminated? I've got the checklists (9 if I recall) in separate images but don't know how to assemble/print them.

[@bobcastagna7687]

Hey Todd thanks for the video. I have your book. My question is when I close my stance and shoulders I hit the ball to the right. Exactly where my shoulders are aiming. Is there something I’m missing to get the balling going to the target line?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thanks for the book purchase. Hope you are enjoying it. The shot to the right is related to your clubface. Watch this video for help kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJO6f5JmaMqmppYsi=gipPJ54bqgWXDMKR

[@bobcastagna7687]

So it’s not a slice. It’s straight. But straight to right of target

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Yep, the face must be open at impact@@bobcastagna7687

[@bobcastagna7687]

Will be at the range tomorrow. Will be sure face is square to target or slightly closed. And be sure I’m not rotating open during the takeaway. Thanks

[@bobcastagna7687]

Went to the range. Back to your book. Started at the beginning. Grip. Realized my grip was weak so worked on that. The setup, check! Takeaway, check! Started hitting it straight or a slight fade. Thanks

[@stevenwhiting8941]

Hi Todd, using the vertical line method with the driver can this be used for all clubs in the bag and how do you shallow out the club or is that not necessary using this method? Keep up the good content

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Absolutely, yes it can. The key is to have a full body turn in the backswing. This starts with a full hip turn. The arms take the club back and up and the pivot takes the club around.

[@stevenwhiting8941]

TY, you should do more content for the mature or experienced golfer. There are a lot of us that need a different way of swinging the club, just not as flexible but still want to play. I will try this method at the range on all my clubs and let you know how I made out.

[@thetaylorfamilyexcitingfun1822]

My slice got worse with this. With my hands closer to the outside at the top, I am coming over the top even more. Is there a good tip to use the straight line swing and still swing from the inside, thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Two suggestions Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKnJlKWgabqKmtk Read this www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@jgroend]

Hi Todd - I think I've watched most of your videos. One subject I haven't seen, and this is one of my ongoing problems. Chunking a fairway wood. Can you help?

[@RayDittrich]

when you pre-set your hips slightly closed at address, do your shoulders go with them or remain square? ?

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Good question. The hips and shoulders will be slightly closed to the target line with the clubface square to the target line. These are cornerstones of the Vertical Line Swing. Full system covered here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@jdwond3673]

The one thing I try not to do is moving to the right on the backswing. For better striking consistency, I need to move the right hip more back than right. I realize this may not create as much weight on the right foot, but it works better for me. I am almost 70 and I'm working on getting my hands higher in the backswing. Like you said, my backswing has been way too flat and was restricting my length. Thanks.

[@sclawndr1]

It seems that when I drop my right foot back a bit as you suggest, it feels like I’m either too close or too far away from the ball and my swing is just not right. Any suggestions? Thanks for the great videos!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Make sure the clubshaft is pointing at your belt buckle at address. This will make the club feel longer in your hands