What I LEARNED about GOLF at 14! This can HELP YOU!

[@orlandojack7439]

I was chasing girls at 14… and look what that got me! You got it - a weak grip and an over the top swing. 😂 GREAT video - you really inspire us!

[@mistahshorthitter]

😆 🤣

[@mistahshorthitter]

@orlandojack7439 Did you catch any? Don't answer that 😂

[@Criscross292]

The reason you’re an inspiration to us is because you’re not huge and all bulked up, yet you are always so consistent.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!!

[@bodacious2276]

I started this season with the intention of breaking 100 and accomplished that pretty quickly. Today I shot a 91 and if I didn't play pinball with a few trees on the 18th for a triple bogey I would've broke 90 today. I birdied the 18th on my last round. I love this crazy game!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@bodacious2276 Very very good!

[@bodacious2276]

@@mistahshorthitter You helped make that happen. Thank you!

[@danielowen5889]

Hi have 3 tee clubs. 2 iron, 7 wood, driver.. 2 iron is very predictable.. low fader.. 7 is mostly straight or with a draw.. you got this.. keep grinding...

[@darylspencer3918]

Not just one of your best videos, it's one of the best golf videos I've seen b/c of the practical insight into playing real golf

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@darylspencer3918 That means a lot! Thank you so much!

[@robertflint4115]

Drive for show, putt for dough. Is the honest truth. 🤘😎

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Robert!

[@JetLagRecords]

Mistah Short Hitter, cool content keep it up bro

[@mistahshorthitter]

Will do!

[@samhotstick13.28]

I’m struggling off the T currently, hip flexers are not helping my swing any, but smaller shots, pitching and chips putts are saving me at times. I probably just need to swing easier, distance is not a issue. I also need to control my emotions, I do get mad at myself. Which compounds my bad shots off the T. Great advice.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelswisher8630]

Two things, although you expressed them differently: 1. play certain par 4s like a par 5 ; bogey is a good score, and 2. hit the approach shot straight. I do not have your reliable swing (very few of us do), so I learned to hit low, straight punch shots with a lower lofted club. If I am 80-90 yards out, instead of hitting the wedge I will punch a 9 or 8 iron and roll it onto the green. These shots are so much more reliable for me.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@michaelswisher8630 Thank you Michael !

[@SCahoe]

I enjoyed that, Thanks. That was time well spent when you were 14

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@SCahoe Thank you so much!

[@arnoldlunsford9872]

You give the best advice on KZbin. It's very much appreciated. Thanks. "Hit'em straight "

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you Arnold!

[@johndorian3359]

Your ad caused me to "like" this content earlier than normal. That is funny and original!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@johndorian3359 Thank you so much!

[@dbdors]

A minute and a half into the video and gave it a thumbs up, great stuff.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@dbdors Thank you so much!

[@mikepainter2135]

Good points you learned at an early age. Definitely, do not worry about what club others are hitting.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, Mike!

[@averyy529]

When you looked in the camera, during safe shot and said, "And chip the back into the fairway," I literally felt the energy of both my uncle and dad 😂

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@averyy529 😆 🤣

[@keithp5568]

Thanks for another great video. For me I think it’s staying inside my ability and knowing my distances. I’m very familiar with having to hit a longer club on a similar shot to my golf buddies and I’m fine with that. It’s the score at the end and putting yourself in situations with higher probabilities of success, that makes the difference. Know your distances and play the safe shot, not the one in a million shot. Thanks again!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@steveschwab922]

Great video! The importance of chipping closer to the hole, or even to punch out to the right spot, is so true. You did the work at 14 to give yourself a lifetime of good golf. I miss the 300 yard drives from my youth, and wonder if I can get there again (says the bogey golfer)?

[@mistahshorthitter]

I appreciate you Steve!

[@eddiem2868]

Solid advice

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@eddiem2868 Thank you!

[@michaelgillen7056]

well done MSH, another gem!!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@michaelgillen7056 Thank you!

[@PonchoKid]

Great video MSH! Always good to reflect. Thanks for sharing!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you for watching!

[@KarlDuffer50]

Thanks for sharing the experiences!

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@KarlDuffer50 You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@lessmith5285]

Great advice MSH. My favorite is not worrying about your opponent, and second was chip out and take your medicine.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@lessmith5285 Thank you Les!

[@LouisAlvarado-mf7xn]

You have changed my game! Thanks! Q: which tees do you play off?

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@LouisAlvarado-mf7xn I'm generally playing practice rounds from the tees the tournament will be from. For example, when I qualified for the state open, I practiced from 7200 yards because that was the tournament setup. Other tournaments may play from 6400 yards.

[@LouisAlvarado-mf7xn]

@@mistahshorthitter awesome! I’ve turned 60 and am currently playing from the senior tees. One right behind the forward most tees. I play off a 15 handicap

[@GarryBBimmy]

Great video, your excellent ball striking is a result of lots n lots of practice and mental strength, I take my hat of to you sir ! Garry B in Manchester UK

[@mistahshorthitter]

@user-ku7fz9tx6p Thank you so much Garry!

[@jhooton75]

Great video. I don't really have a favorite tip, I think they were all great. I do struggle with the "I know I should hit it under this tree safely into the fairway, but I'm sure I can make it over the tree and on the green" syndrome. LOL

[@mistahshorthitter]

😆 🤣

[@davidlargen31]

Great video... You were a very smart young man back then to evaluate ur game so well at that age and be disciplined enough to execute. For me to get the most out of my game golf is like playing chess. One move setting up the next. Knowing ones game and understanding how to manage ur way around a golf course. Even when i was playing my best i rarely shot right at a pin knowing my misses on tucked pins. Always trying to play the high percentage shot for success. For me anyways...

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you, David!

[@mikejackson9105]

At 14 I was just playing soccer and running, I didn’t pick up golf until I was 28, I was that guy hit it far and hard, now at 62 I wish I could of told that man back it off. I am now playing some of my best golf I have ever played because I don’t swing hard and I think more about were to hit the ball, on my good days high 70s on my bad day low 80s more consistency. As for hole in one my first one I ran down the hole then nearly pass out from exhaustion 😂 my second one I just jumped up and down, my third was ho hum another one. I am not bragging I’ve been lucky 🍀👍🏌️‍♂️🇨🇦

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you Mike!

[@Nobody-n2m]

I just finished my 2nd yr of golfing at 50. Im taking your advice and steadily improving, slowly. So far, my best has been within 3 strokes of par. Thanks

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much! Keep it up!

[@deancardin8513]

Always giving great advice. Playing in our weekly Par 3 tournament today that has three weeks worth of roll overs for skins… maybe at least one of these tips will help me win one lol. Fingers crossed.

[@mistahshorthitter]

You got this!

[@BriantheLion13]

I remember your hole in one like it was yesterday...great walk down memory lane! If I did a video of what I learned it would be everything you and my Dad taught me! Listen up golf audience these tips are going to save you 4 to 6 shots around. I could only make a video called hero shots and then show my double bogies as a result LOL..... MSH - I always relish hearing stories of the past probably because golf back then was purer! Do I know the player calling you Grandma?

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@BriantheLion13 Yes, you do!

[@jeffbadke5932]

Always enjoy the tips. The simulators are great for working on some things, but I think there's no replacement for hitting balls in places like your spot near the school. The lie also influences the shot trajectory. So it's important to know how far and in what direction (predominantly) you hit each club from course conditions.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@jeffbadke5932 Thank you Jeff!

[@stevenking3912]

Great video!

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you!

[@dragg292]

Nice video thanks

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@dragg292 Thank you!

[@WesleyPatten]

All the information was great, but what I take and I’ve been doing is not always sitting driver off tee. My scores are starting to come down a little thank you.

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@WesleyPatten Thank you!

[@ryanwalters694]

I wish I had picked up golf as a teenager or even earlier. Could’ve played with my dad if I had. But I was playing football and baseball. Didn’t pick up golf until my mid 20’s. Lost some time due to a back injury-like 7 years. I wish I was as consistent as you. I have about a 60% chance of hitting it where I’m aiming. I don’t like those odds. I think I need to break down and go talk to a coach. Just to make sure my mechanics are repeatable. If I could make the same swing every time, that would be fantastic

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much Ryan!

[@jackrutherford-1]

Check your ego and pick the right club for the distance. I like that advice. My goal for rest of 2024 - 120 birdies. I have 47 to go.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much!

[@johnrobinson1664]

My goal for this year is to be competative in my division (Super Senior 65 - 70 yrs old) of the Club Championship...currently a 7.3 index. Seems like every year the ball goes a little bit shorter and the index seems to creep up a little bit more 😶‍🌫️😵🤢

[@mistahshorthitter]

It's a battle that's worth fighting! Keep it going!

[@dannyb.3924]

Great video my friend! We are ALOT alike. 😀 Like you, height wise, I am normally the shortest in my group at 5' 3". Like you, I am the sexiest in my group. 🤣😉 I know you didn't mention that but felt an obligation to put that out there. Our mindsets, approaches to certain holes, practice efforts and the emotional aspects you spoke of are eerily similar. I need to allow myself to get a little more emotional or excited on the course when I get a birdie or hit a great shot. I am golfing this morning and I will do just that. My goal today won't be a score. It will be to truly and genuinely enjoy my good shots and express the emotion that should accompany an excellent shot or hole. I will report back later today. 😁

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@dannyb.3924 Thank you so much!

[@LouisAlvarado-mf7xn]

Which tees do you play off? Thanks for the great advice!

[@mistahshorthitter]

I play based on the tournament I am preparing for. It varies.

[@graniteman62]

Brother need ur bunker video

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@graniteman62 Will do!

[@coreygraham796]

Ball striking and driving is not my issue My problem is I 3 putt almost every green such an easy fix right? Wrong

[@mistahshorthitter]

@coreygraham796 I don't know how much you practice or if you've taken putting lessons so I can't answer that. Thank you for watching!

[@CJock]

1:51 see this all the time

[@mistahshorthitter]

@CJock Thank you Chris!

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Remember, its not "how, its how many"

[@mistahshorthitter]

So true!

[@alanmartins6349]

Even though I'm only 5'9 I was a long hitter. But didn't become a decent golfer untill I did just exactly what you do in this video. Excellent.😂

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you so much Alan!

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Best hint for me is not to try those hero shots in the trees...and keep my emotions under control.

[@mistahshorthitter]

Thank you Jerry!

[@tylerhawk742]

Are you in Ohio?

[@mistahshorthitter]

@@tylerhawk742 No, Illinois.