Here’s the Practice Plan to go with the video: www.dannymaude.com/practice-plans-detail?productId=why-90percent-of-golfers-cant-strike-their-irons&widget=hidden
I don’t get the practice plan from that link. It just gives me an option to sign up for a “waitlist” or I can pay to view it? Am I missing a step or doing something wrong?
Tip #4. I've been playing golf on and off for 35 years and nobody ever told me this. Went to the range last night and practiced for 40 mins, it was like being liberated to actually "strike" the ball for the first time ever. Great results straight away. Thanks Danny!
@@jschumme Real and feel are not the same thing, plus some golfers have more mobility in their turn than others. When you are imagining this motion to 4 or 5 o clock, take some video of yourself and see what it actually looks like. I'll bet it doesn't look like it feels to you as you are doing it. The key is split your range of motion up into 4 or 5 parts and that's the clock feel that fits you mobility. For myself, if I try and swing to 5 o'clock, i over swing and top position looks horrible on camera. If I shoot for 3 or 4 o'clock, everything looks much better on camera. So I have eliminated the idea of swinging to 5 in my swing in favor of consistency. If I had a tour players body, then things would be different.
Hey Danny, hit all my faiways yesterday. All because of watching your video on how to hit the driver straight. I am 89 years young, play three times a week, and I am very sure I can take at least 5 or 6 strokes off my game. Thanks a bunch, and I can't wait to get back on the course.
After several years with hours of videos and hundreds of dollars wasted on lessons, I finally found a video that addressing everything wrong with my swing. I can't wait to start implementing these tips. I had all of these problems but I couldn't find any resources to tell me how to fix them. It was quite frustrating!
Add up all the money you spend on New and used golf Drivers, putters, shoes, range Bucket balls, new dozen box of golf balls, tee time fees, instructor lessons, and Gas traveling to different courses, oh I forget replacement golf bags and expensive golf Gloves, add it up for 10 years and its probably 75 G's.
That "wring the towel" tip for a square club face is genius. I can totally feel it as I swing without over-squeezing and it's keeping the face incredibly square. I can't wait to try it at the range.
Nice to get solid instruction like this on basics, at a lower handicap it always feels like there must be a complex solution, but this definitely turned on a lightbulb
Thanks Danny great tips 👍so easy to forget the basic set up and then go chasing all sorts of remedies to try and fix it. The sternum position so important 🙏❤️
RIGHT!! he doesn't just show what to do. He shows the mistakes you might be making and how to fix it. I absolutely love this man lol I just started playing and I've been getting so much better so fast
I've played the game for 15 years and this is this first lesson I've seen that explained everything I'm doing wrong and how to easily correct it in about 10 minutes. I feel like I really understand the iron swing for the first time.
I'm a new golfer as this is my first year. I'm currently taking lessons, but still like to watch TH-cam videos cause everyone has little tips, here and there that help in different why's. I've watched thousands of videos and too be honest I was going backwards in my golf swing cause everyone had a different opinion. Then I came across your videos, I made myself stop watching the other videos, not cause they didn't know what their talking about, because your videos are so well explained and detailed. This video in particular was a God send too me. This was me to a T, I used these tips the other day finally and it changed my game TREMENDOUSLY. Thank you for your well explained and detailed videos. I can see your love for teaching people and the game. If you where closer I'd set up a hands on lesson in a heartbeat. If I could recommend a video from you, I'd like too see the perfect on plane video with lines and everything. Thank you again
Thank you Danny. This single video has literally changed my swing and whole game. Went to the Range today and couldn’t believe how I was hitting it. Hopefully now I can break 100. I appreciate you brother.
Danny, you are the best. Been watching videos for ever - I am 66. You make it so simple. I have started shooting 80 again with just a few tips from you with both my irons and woods. Cheers Mate!
This is such great Basic Info. I do this alignment and thought process before all my iron shots. Then I say a prayer. LOL... Thanks Buddy, Dallas Texas USA
Danny, thank you for giving so freely so much quality information. At 69 after 40 years of ongoing instruction and thousands of dollars, check that probably tens of thousands of dollars, these five tips are perhaps the best single lesson I’ve ever had. I still struggle to shoot in. the 80s and I saw so much of myself this brief two minutes. Looking forward hitting the range
Is it ok if my lead arm forms a slight bend during the backswing? I’ve tried to keep my lead arm straight the whole backswing but it feels so awkward. Just started golf 2 weeks ago so I have very little experience. Thanks!
So much GREAT INFO and VISUALS without the silly "entertainment" that most do! This was just awesome and made me realize exactly what I've been doing lately - ALL OF THEM!! My best score ever was a 69 on a course I'd never seen before - long but not too tricky! That was when I was young and before I started watching all the OTHER experts! I think I've tried about every method to try to get back to my 30 something swing but my 70 year old body doesn't seem to do what it once does. This vid gives me a whole new perspective on HOW to fix my crappy swing and maybe I can stop shooting 80 - 88 from the yellow tees! I LONG for the day of a really good, solid ball strike!! Thanks Mr. Maude!
I’ve watched so many of your videos and you’ve really helped me in so many ways with my golf, but your video on ball path and shape and this one are just superb. I’ve long struggled with low trajectory and trailing off shots, always finishing right. Pretty straight, not really a big slice or direct right shot, but always felt weak. I’m 72 years old and just thought “ well this is just how it is “. But after those two videos and changing my setup routine to really check ball position with my sternum and my arm alignment and the 1-5 arm lifting with my takeaway and the little wringing of my hands….it’s just amazing. I just hit 25 balls in a row straight to target line, no fade, no trailing, high trajectory and 150+ with my 7i. My 7i is normally reliable at 118 to 125. And those shots were crisp, I didn’t hit it hard or overswing. It’s just incredible to me. Thank you so very much. It’s feeling like I’m hitting it like I was 25 years younger. Just amazing difference.
One of the best videos I have ever seen. I never thought about the sternum. No wonder I hit behind the ball badly. Did not think to check that position. Thanks for putting that out
Thank you for your videos. I am 76 years old and am playing the best golf of my life. I finished last summer with a 79 and started this year with a 39 for 9 holes, Your videos are simple and make good sense. I watch only your videos and use them as I teach my grandkids. I am a retired physical education teacher of 42 years and a coach of 52 years.
I had a score of 82 on one of the more difficult courses in my area last weekend. A friend asked me how I went from shooting over 100 to shooting in the low 80's in a weeks time. I told him it was actually simple. I paid a great deal more attention to the way I was setting up over the ball. Just by doing that, I dropped nearly 20 strokes from my 18 hole score. I'm so looking forward to trying the back alignment and squaring the club face I didn't know about (but I do now) thanks to this video. You have taught me so much and I thank you.
My sternum has been behind the ball this entire time without me noticing it, until I watched this video! This video, and your most recent driver video are extremely timely for me! Your ability to teach so clearly is a gift!
I think I've watched almost all of your videos. It was not until you got to "4. You turn in the golf swing as apposed to pivot" in this video with the demonstration of the 12 o'clock, 1 o'clock etc that things clicked for me on why I drfit in and out of great swing mode during 18 holes. Yesterday, I deliberately practiced your example at the range and had an ah-ha moment. I've seen you describe the concept in other videos, but it didn't strike me as so significant as the demonstration in yesterday's video. It also makes so much sense in terms of the enabling more of a feeling of the weight of your arms and club together just falling along the path to begin building momentum. Your teaching is superb. I am a huge fan. Thank you for creating this channel and the volume of examples with alternative approaches to explaining and demonstrating key concepts.
Danny! Tip 4 is excellent. It greatly illustrates the point. The club comes down 'down' with the arms and not 'around.' This has greatly improved my ball striking. Thanks!
So far in practice (only twice) I did the "5 o'clock" move from this video, tip #4. I went from maybe 50/50 strikes to 80-90% good strikes hitting the ball right down the middle. I was amazed. Can't wait to try it on the course. I always thought it was around and around. I think this is the best tip I have ever implemented. Thank you.
Thank you for your generousity and passion in teaching me how to improve my golf game. I've not taken any lessons and mostly play at Cleckheaton once every 3 weeks and I have seen a significant improvement, shaving at least 20 shots off my round since watching your videos. Still lots of room for improvement and your approach is an inspiration.
Good video Danny. I saw your video with Pete Cowen. I was taught by him from around 1993 -1999. Each session we always checked my posture as he said if the posture is out, then immediately we have to make a correction in the swing to compensate. It’s something i still maintain today. I’m 51 and still off +2. I often see videos on here talking about fixing something, but completely ignoring the setup.
Have been working on the "wring the towel" grip since witching the video. Is starting to work for my golf swing (more practice needed) but have seen massive improvements in chipping and putting - deep joy.
Just started swinging a club again after 2 months off through injury. Spotted this video and watched it; it made perfect sense. I ended up trying to incorporate most of these ideas and swung smoothly through the ball. Took a few shots to start to feel the difference, but after that.....for the first time in 20 years, I had some kind of control over my swing - nice, tidy little draw shots, repeating swing after swing. I reckon that if I can work this in over the Winter, and learn to trust it, I might just have a decent golf game by the time Spring comes.... Thanks, Danny!!
that towel wringing drill is golden, I haven't fully figured out it yet because im falling away causing a slice but one thing it addresses that you didn't mention is that it helps with my doing a chicken wing, keeping my arms fully extended through the swing
Thanks very much Danny. Like others on here this is the first time I learned this lesson and it works. Ive been playing for over 50 years - 12 years in Kent Veterans League, not now too old. Others had told me the Ball Position should be aligned under my Left Armpit which didn't work with anything other than my Driver. Thanks
Hi Danny, I always watch your training videos. I love the way you make everything look so easy! After watching this one I played my best round ever, just by changing very slightly my stance but more importantly the up and down movement of my arms. Nearly all my iron shots were clean straight ball then turf shots. I’ve never managed that consistency in the 3 years I’ve been playing. Thanks so much Danny.
Danny thanks again for another good lesson. I saw the cow and squeeze the towel thing a year or so ago that absolutely helps square up the face. He didn’t talk about how much pressure was needed and your explanation cleared it up for me. Also getting my arms and shoulders lined up really helped get my iron striking back. I’m 80 years old still playing a lot of golf and still learning from people like you thank you thank you thank you
Time and time again, excellent advice. As golfers bad habits creep in, these videos are a constant reminder to keep checking what seem like simple things but they are invaluable. Keep up the fantastic videos 😀
Incredible, very simple tips. I’m having problems with consistency in my irons shots. I’m going to play and use this tips immediately. Thank you Danny.
Great video as always Danny. I watched one of your older videos and shortened the swing a little which allowed me to stay far more connected. Resulted in me hitting some of the most solid irons ever. Can’t thank you enough.
I'm striking it well at the moment (because of your other drills, thanks Danny) but these will be great to add in to try to maintain that. I have a pattern of falling back into old bad habits so a few minutes a week on these should hopefully help me break that pattern.
Tip #4 is insane. Literally the best tip ever. Yesterday I was so frustrated at the driving range because of my backswing. I kept thinking "HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO A GOOD CONSISTENT BACKSWING??" and this guy answers it. Literally just lift your arms up like you're pointing up at 12 o clock instead of whatever the hell I was trying to do before. Amazing
Hi Danny, another great video thank you. Quick question, for longer irons where you move the ball position forward (or even shorter clubs where you move it back) - do you then still try to keep the sternum over the ball or do you try to keep centre? Thank you!
I was wondering the same thing but I also saw a video by GOLFTEC that said you would set the ball up in the same place each time but it was the BACK foot you would bring forward for shorter irons and move back for longer irons. I'm not fully convinced on this but it this were the case, you could always have your sternum over the ball. This is my second year of playing and though I have drastically improved, there are times when it is like I have forgotten everything I ever learned for ball striking and there are SO many things to think about, you forget about some of them. Quite a sport!
I have been using Pete Cowans opposing hands at address and it really helps. I still have a little trouble starting the backswing by letting the arms drive the swing..
I cannot express how grateful I am for this video. I was having the hardest time figuring out what my problem was. I was trying quite literally everything and I felt like my swing was getting worse sometimes. After watching this video I realized my problem was number four. The way you explained, it was so perfect, it felt like a paradigm shift. Thank you so much!!
Always my favorite videos. I only get to play 2 or 3 months of the year. Getting older and raising active kids, these videos help me not spend hours and hours at the range. Thanks man, appreciate it.
Forearm alignment is new to me but makes perfect sense Chopping down at the start of the downswing is also a great takeaway for me I always seem to get something from each video. Great work Danny
Someone once told me to grip the club with the right hand from behind. Turn your right forearm so it’s facing away from you and let the club sit into your open hand. Then a little squeeze with both hands like a Chinese burn to tighten the grip. Worked for me.
Okay so I’ve never commented on anything, ever! But this video was so helpful, I must. I just hit 80 balls on the range and it was an awful session. Then I played 9 holes and that too was awful. So I sat in the car and came across this video and thought okay, I’ll go and hit another 25 balls and put your teachings in place. Wow. Every ball went straight or a slight draw. Thumbs up and follow from me! You helped me so much so I can only thank you! Top bloke
Thank you again for another great video. I have been struggling so much and thinking about quitting golf altogether. I saw you video today and the tip about bringing the club up to 5 o'clock and the tip about wringing water from the towel helped me so much. We played 36 holes today and I shot an 85 and then a 76. The 76 is my best score ever and it's in a big part because of this video. I appreciate you say much. Cheers from America.
As usual, fantastic instructions Danny! How dedicated to your followers are you...? Making videos in the rain with perfect communication and attention. You are such a pro and showman! Strong work brother and thank you for all that you do! I am beyond grateful for you and your golf instructions.
Had a shocker last Wednesday. Watched this over breakfast today. Went down the local Top tracer range. Gradually incorporated your instructions. By the end hitting lovely soft draws with good contact. Took 200 balls & £20 but put a smile back on my face. Can’t wait to play next week. Thanks for all you do for the golfing community.
As a beginner, tip #4 was so easy to understand but something i never thought of, especially thinking of the backswing with the beginner-mindset. I believe this is why my trail arm is so tight/close to my body in the back swing. Great stuff and thank you
wow! that last "towel tip" was the solution for my swing. I've done so much to try to focus on the start of backswing to get rid of my open face on top, but when it works on the range it's gone on the course. This was an easy trigger that was spot on. Can't thank you enough!
Thank you Danny, this whole video tips help me with my golf game. I am actually ball striking better ,it helped me to eliminated my slice with adjusting my trail shoulder with your steering wheel tip. I actually hit my driver straighter than ever almost 300 yards thank you Danny for all your help and your video instructions 10 stars in my book.
Struggled last few weeks with out knowing what’s gone wrong, harder i tried the the worse it went. This video got me back smiling, most points applicable. Lazy set up routine crept in over time. Brilliant tuition
Hmm, possibly one of the best videos I’ve seen. Something for everyone in here. Personally, this has helped me realise and feel the difference between turn and coil. Your “clock method” has really made it click for me and I was deffo turning and therefore swaying before. Just had a quick range session and this had made a lot of difference. Thanks for putting up with the rain, it was worth it.
I've come to believe that a lot of the reason us amateurs do so many of the weird stuff we do to try and hit a golf ball is because we have been taught so repeatedly not to roll over the clubface. That leads to never releasing the club. I recently had an epiphany that I needed much more release in my swing. The difference is that release is coming mostly after I've hit the ball. I realized that aiming to release the club after the ball causes me to square the face through the ball. I never understood fully that my left wrist does a 180 from last parallel to halfway through my followthrough. Once I got that visual in my feeble mind I am now just lazering the ball straight and I can now switch from a fade to a draw on the next shot. It's soooo awesome being able to control the ball like that! I've been watching your channel for a long time Danny and I've learned a huge amount from it. Thank you for your awesome tips! I'm going to go play today and I'm super fired up about it because I know I'm going to totally smoke the ball.
Danny, again you are showing me where my faults are! My iron play is miserable and I am hoping your tips will improve my game/ Going to the driving range tomorrow with my iPad and try it on the range and not r=try this on the course. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
I don't know how you do it Danny but please keep doing it! This was pure gold, especially the last few tips, I realised that I have been doing the spine thing as well. Thanks man.
I’m new to golf, only been to the driving range 5 times but watching lots of coaching vids to get tips. His clock drill in this improved my swing massively. Suddenly hitting my 7 iron 180 yards relatively straight!
Thank you. I’ve seen lots of good videos on different on things but nothing has come close to providing a guide on swing path, angles and heights to take club to in backswing that then has allowed me to deliver club to ball as smoothly as that. Now working my way through your catalogue of vids. No idea what order I should tackle these though 😂
Danny, just had a "Lightbulb Moment"!! when it comes to the proper lifting of the arms not a turn!!! Thank you!!! This is the answer to so many of my problems. Can't wait to try on the course. It worked great on my practice mat. You are the BEST!!!
Thank you so much for these tips, #1 was the big one for me, followed your advice and sure enough I saw the faults and was able to correct them, still go into the woods on occasion, but more aware of the cause, and able to fix it on the next swing
You make it so understandable which I love about your lessons. I don't need x's and o's but, common sense instruction. Your instruction reminds me of Manual De La Torres whose book was the first one I read when I started golf some 40 years ago. Just simplify the game.
Great ,great ,great lesson. This Is my problem. Tomorrow i Will make this to driving range . Sorry for my bad english but I am itałian golfer. Great Danny. Tanks.
WOW to all the tips, but mostly tip 4 for me. I've been playing around 3 years, and shoot in the mid 90s. I went out the day after I watched this video, and worked on it a few hours at the driving range before work. Next day, I shot an 87, which for me was HUGE!!!! (I did have a few lucky putts lol), but I've never broken 90 before!!! Thank you so much for this invaluable information!!
I know I have more than likely a few of these issues. I’m glad I found this video. It gives me a few things to tinker with to try and ease my frustrations. Thank you!
Wow, everything makes sense! I learned so much in this lesson, can’t wait to practice all of these fundamental tips. Thanks Danny, you’re a GREAT teacher and I enjoy all your lessons.
I look forward to that last tip; the slight tension like you're wringing out a washcloth. You hit it spot on with me; both hands open, both hands closed, so unbelievably inconsistent. Thanks for that tip, can't wait to try it.
Wow I needed this video! My iron shots have been horrible the last couple of weeks and this video is going to hopefully straiten our my ball striking. Thanks Danny!
@@DanielMaude OK I am striking the ball much better now but it took a few days working at the range. I am still having issues with direction, push to the right is the biggest issue with an occasional pull. Shot a 98 before I watched your video and my last round after going to the range was 86. I will continue the training using the practice plan at the range. Thanks Danny!
Awesome Awesome Awesome info just amazing thank you thank you thank you can't tell how timely this information is for me I needed to implement all these moves into my golf swing I new the moves but this totally enlightened them with fresh perspective actually every point you touched on is going to make such a difference very excited thanks again Danny you truly are an invaluable resource
Excellent tips! Thank you DM! My husband and I take your tips with us to the driving range and are constantly encouraged by how helpful they are! I'm a new golfer and can't wait to try the tip about ringing the towel to help me square the clubface......I also struggle to understand how hard to grip the iron. Maybe the towel ringing concept will help with this as well as squaring the face?
This was an amazing video, I saw exactly what was wrong with my swing through every section of the video. These simple tweaks should improve my game a bunch! Many thanks man!
Here’s the Practice Plan to go with the video: www.dannymaude.com/practice-plans-detail?productId=why-90percent-of-golfers-cant-strike-their-irons&widget=hidden
thanks you so much danny keep up the great videos.
I don’t get the practice plan from that link. It just gives me an option to sign up for a “waitlist” or I can pay to view it? Am I missing a step or doing something wrong?
Great video
Danny, when I try to make a proper shoulder turn, I tend to reverse pivot. Do you have a lesson for that?
I’ve watched videos on TH-cam for 5 years and this 11 min video is better than anything I’ve ever watched. God bless your heart
Tip #4. I've been playing golf on and off for 35 years and nobody ever told me this. Went to the range last night and practiced for 40 mins, it was like being liberated to actually "strike" the ball for the first time ever. Great results straight away. Thanks Danny!
Seriously. That chopping motion to 5 o'clock was the best tip I've seen on TH-cam. No joke
I just don't see the 4 and 5 o'clock. Isnt the iron too high for 4 o'clock?
@@jschumme Real and feel are not the same thing, plus some golfers have more mobility in their turn than others. When you are imagining this motion to 4 or 5 o clock, take some video of yourself and see what it actually looks like. I'll bet it doesn't look like it feels to you as you are doing it. The key is split your range of motion up into 4 or 5 parts and that's the clock feel that fits you mobility. For myself, if I try and swing to 5 o'clock, i over swing and top position looks horrible on camera. If I shoot for 3 or 4 o'clock, everything looks much better on camera. So I have eliminated the idea of swinging to 5 in my swing in favor of consistency. If I had a tour players body, then things would be different.
Hey Danny, hit all my faiways yesterday. All because of watching your video on how to hit the driver straight.
I am 89 years young, play three times a week, and I am very sure I can take at least 5 or 6 strokes off my game.
Thanks a bunch, and I can't wait to get back on the course.
After several years with hours of videos and hundreds of dollars wasted on lessons, I finally found a video that addressing everything wrong with my swing. I can't wait to start implementing these tips. I had all of these problems but I couldn't find any resources to tell me how to fix them. It was quite frustrating!
Really hope it helps, all the best
I have all these problems too.
I have even more problems
Add up all the money you spend on New and used golf Drivers, putters, shoes, range Bucket balls, new dozen box of golf balls, tee time fees, instructor lessons, and Gas traveling to different courses, oh I forget replacement golf bags and expensive golf Gloves, add it up for 10 years and its probably 75 G's.
@@matt7iron Not even close haha.
That "wring the towel" tip for a square club face is genius. I can totally feel it as I swing without over-squeezing and it's keeping the face incredibly square. I can't wait to try it at the range.
Danny, you’re always bringing the heat. The way that you explain things is what sets your content apart big time.
Thanks for the support Dave
Nice to get solid instruction like this on basics, at a lower handicap it always feels like there must be a complex solution, but this definitely turned on a lightbulb
Thanks Danny great tips 👍so easy to forget the basic set up and then go chasing all sorts of remedies to try and fix it. The sternum position so important 🙏❤️
cann’t agree more!
RIGHT!! he doesn't just show what to do. He shows the mistakes you might be making and how to fix it. I absolutely love this man lol I just started playing and I've been getting so much better so fast
I've played the game for 15 years and this is this first lesson I've seen that explained everything I'm doing wrong and how to easily correct it in about 10 minutes. I feel like I really understand the iron swing for the first time.
Brilliant so happy to hear that 😁
I'm a new golfer as this is my first year. I'm currently taking lessons, but still like to watch TH-cam videos cause everyone has little tips, here and there that help in different why's. I've watched thousands of videos and too be honest I was going backwards in my golf swing cause everyone had a different opinion. Then I came across your videos, I made myself stop watching the other videos, not cause they didn't know what their talking about, because your videos are so well explained and detailed. This video in particular was a God send too me. This was me to a T, I used these tips the other day finally and it changed my game TREMENDOUSLY.
Thank you for your well explained and detailed videos. I can see your love for teaching people and the game. If you where closer I'd set up a hands on lesson in a heartbeat.
If I could recommend a video from you, I'd like too see the perfect on plane video with lines and everything.
Thank you again
That’s amazing Jared, well done
Thank you Danny. This single video has literally changed my swing and whole game. Went to the Range today and couldn’t believe how I was hitting it. Hopefully now I can break 100. I appreciate you brother.
Danny, you are the best. Been watching videos for ever - I am 66. You make it so simple. I have started shooting 80 again with just a few tips from you with both my irons and woods. Cheers Mate!
This is such great Basic Info. I do this alignment and thought process before all my iron shots. Then I say a prayer. LOL... Thanks Buddy, Dallas Texas USA
Pleasure, really happy to help
Danny, thank you for giving so freely so much quality information. At 69 after 40 years of ongoing instruction and thousands of dollars, check that probably tens of thousands of dollars, these five tips are perhaps the best single lesson I’ve ever had. I still struggle to shoot in. the 80s and I saw so much of myself this brief two minutes. Looking forward hitting the range
Have fun 👌
Is it ok if my lead arm forms a slight bend during the backswing? I’ve tried to keep my lead arm straight the whole backswing but it feels so awkward. Just started golf 2 weeks ago so I have very little experience. Thanks!
So much GREAT INFO and VISUALS without the silly "entertainment" that most do! This was just awesome and made me realize exactly what I've been doing lately - ALL OF THEM!! My best score ever was a 69 on a course I'd never seen before - long but not too tricky! That was when I was young and before I started watching all the OTHER experts! I think I've tried about every method to try to get back to my 30 something swing but my 70 year old body doesn't seem to do what it once does. This vid gives me a whole new perspective on HOW to fix my crappy swing and maybe I can stop shooting 80 - 88 from the yellow tees! I LONG for the day of a really good, solid ball strike!! Thanks Mr. Maude!
I’ve watched so many of your videos and you’ve really helped me in so many ways with my golf, but your video on ball path and shape and this one are just superb.
I’ve long struggled with low trajectory and trailing off shots, always finishing right. Pretty straight, not really a big slice or direct right shot, but always felt weak. I’m 72 years old and just thought “ well this is just how it is “. But after those two videos and changing my setup routine to really check ball position with my sternum and my arm alignment and the 1-5 arm lifting with my takeaway and the little wringing of my hands….it’s just amazing. I just hit 25 balls in a row straight to target line, no fade, no trailing, high trajectory and 150+ with my 7i. My 7i is normally reliable at 118 to 125. And those shots were crisp, I didn’t hit it hard or overswing. It’s just incredible to me. Thank you so very much. It’s feeling like I’m hitting it like I was 25 years younger. Just amazing difference.
Brilliant Jack thanks for taking the time to comment 😁
One of the best videos I have ever seen. I never thought about the sternum. No wonder I hit behind the ball badly.
Did not think to check that position.
Thanks for putting that out
Thank you for your videos. I am 76 years old and am playing the best golf of my life. I finished last summer with a 79 and started this year with a 39 for 9 holes, Your videos are simple and make good sense. I watch only your videos and use them as I teach my grandkids. I am a retired physical education teacher of 42 years and a coach of 52 years.
Thank you Leslie appreciate the support 😁
I had a score of 82 on one of the more difficult courses in my area last weekend. A friend asked me how I went from shooting over 100 to shooting in the low 80's in a weeks time. I told him it was actually simple. I paid a great deal more attention to the way I was setting up over the ball. Just by doing that, I dropped nearly 20 strokes from my 18 hole score. I'm so looking forward to trying the back alignment and squaring the club face I didn't know about (but I do now) thanks to this video. You have taught me so much and I thank you.
That’s wonderful Jeff, well done
I’m with you Jeff. Danny is the best..
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Your lessons concerning shoulder alignment have changed my game. My handicap went down overnight!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!!
Thank you !
My sternum has been behind the ball this entire time without me noticing it, until I watched this video! This video, and your most recent driver video are extremely timely for me! Your ability to teach so clearly is a gift!
I have been obsessed with golf instruction this summer watching a multitude of instructors. This gentleman has been the best for me.
Thank you, Sir.
@chrisdahl1513 thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed my video 🙏🏻
Brilliant as usual Danny…loved tip four, so focused on getting that big turn that I sometimes I forget to do it properly! Thank you 😊
You are very welcome Jeff, all the best
I think I've watched almost all of your videos. It was not until you got to "4. You turn in the golf swing as apposed to pivot" in this video with the demonstration of the 12 o'clock, 1 o'clock etc that things clicked for me on why I drfit in and out of great swing mode during 18 holes. Yesterday, I deliberately practiced your example at the range and had an ah-ha moment. I've seen you describe the concept in other videos, but it didn't strike me as so significant as the demonstration in yesterday's video. It also makes so much sense in terms of the enabling more of a feeling of the weight of your arms and club together just falling along the path to begin building momentum. Your teaching is superb. I am a huge fan. Thank you for creating this channel and the volume of examples with alternative approaches to explaining and demonstrating key concepts.
Thank you Leif glad this example clicked for you. Appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback 👍
Danny! Tip 4 is excellent. It greatly illustrates the point. The club comes down 'down' with the arms and not 'around.' This has greatly improved my ball striking. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing Greg
So far in practice (only twice) I did the "5 o'clock" move from this video, tip #4. I went from maybe 50/50 strikes to 80-90% good strikes hitting the ball right down the middle. I was amazed. Can't wait to try it on the course. I always thought it was around and around. I think this is the best tip I have ever implemented. Thank you.
Thank you for your generousity and passion in teaching me how to improve my golf game. I've not taken any lessons and mostly play at Cleckheaton once every 3 weeks and I have seen a significant improvement, shaving at least 20 shots off my round since watching your videos. Still lots of room for improvement and your approach is an inspiration.
Good video Danny. I saw your video with Pete Cowen. I was taught by him from around 1993 -1999. Each session we always checked my posture as he said if the posture is out, then immediately we have to make a correction in the swing to compensate. It’s something i still maintain today. I’m 51 and still off +2. I often see videos on here talking about fixing something, but completely ignoring the setup.
I’m with you there Adam, if we start of badly it makes things so more difficult
Have been working on the "wring the towel" grip since witching the video. Is starting to work for my golf swing (more practice needed) but have seen massive improvements in chipping and putting - deep joy.
Brilliant Mick happy to hear it 😁
Just started swinging a club again after 2 months off through injury. Spotted this video and watched it; it made perfect sense. I ended up trying to incorporate most of these ideas and swung smoothly through the ball. Took a few shots to start to feel the difference, but after that.....for the first time in 20 years, I had some kind of control over my swing - nice, tidy little draw shots, repeating swing after swing. I reckon that if I can work this in over the Winter, and learn to trust it, I might just have a decent golf game by the time Spring comes.... Thanks, Danny!!
That’s awesome Steve, can’t wait to hear how you get on 🤜🏻🤛🏼
that towel wringing drill is golden, I haven't fully figured out it yet because im falling away causing a slice but one thing it addresses that you didn't mention is that it helps with my doing a chicken wing, keeping my arms fully extended through the swing
I think that’s a great visual Andrew
Thanks very much Danny. Like others on here this is the first time I learned this lesson and it works. Ive been playing for over 50 years - 12 years in Kent Veterans League, not now too old. Others had told me the Ball Position should be aligned under my Left Armpit which didn't work with anything other than my Driver. Thanks
Hi Danny, I always watch your training videos. I love the way you make everything look so easy! After watching this one I played my best round ever, just by changing very slightly my stance but more importantly the up and down movement of my arms. Nearly all my iron shots were clean straight ball then turf shots. I’ve never managed that consistency in the 3 years I’ve been playing.
Thanks so much Danny.
That’s amazing Stevie, well done
The single most effective set of instructions I have ever come across. Tx Danny
Danny thanks again for another good lesson. I saw the cow and squeeze the towel thing a year or so ago that absolutely helps square up the face. He didn’t talk about how much pressure was needed and your explanation cleared it up for me. Also getting my arms and shoulders lined up really helped get my iron striking back. I’m 80 years old still playing a lot of golf and still learning from people like you thank you thank you thank you
Thanks Billy 😁
Time and time again, excellent advice. As golfers bad habits creep in, these videos are a constant reminder to keep checking what seem like simple things but they are invaluable. Keep up the fantastic videos 😀
Thanks Ian appreciate the kind feedback and will do !👍
Hi Danny, I watched this video again and tip 2 forearm alignment is very helpful. My ball striking improved massively. After all these years 🎉
Happy to hear it Wil 😁
Incredible, very simple tips. I’m having problems with consistency in my irons shots. I’m going to play and use this tips immediately. Thank you Danny.
All the best Hector
Great video as always Danny. I watched one of your older videos and shortened the swing a little which allowed me to stay far more connected. Resulted in me hitting some of the most solid irons ever. Can’t thank you enough.
Brilliant Jon well done 👍
I'm striking it well at the moment (because of your other drills, thanks Danny) but these will be great to add in to try to maintain that. I have a pattern of falling back into old bad habits so a few minutes a week on these should hopefully help me break that pattern.
All the best Stuart
Wow, tip four is exactly how I've been taking my back swing. This has helped me massively. Thank you so much
Definitely going to need this because our Monday night league is going into the playoffs 👍
Amazing! Have fun
@@DanielMaude that's what it's all about.
Tip #4 is insane. Literally the best tip ever. Yesterday I was so frustrated at the driving range because of my backswing. I kept thinking "HOW ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO A GOOD CONSISTENT BACKSWING??" and this guy answers it. Literally just lift your arms up like you're pointing up at 12 o clock instead of whatever the hell I was trying to do before. Amazing
Glad it helped! 🙏
Hi Danny, another great video thank you. Quick question, for longer irons where you move the ball position forward (or even shorter clubs where you move it back) - do you then still try to keep the sternum over the ball or do you try to keep centre? Thank you!
My question exactly!
I was wondering the same thing but I also saw a video by GOLFTEC that said you would set the ball up in the same place each time but it was the BACK foot you would bring forward for shorter irons and move back for longer irons. I'm not fully convinced on this but it this were the case, you could always have your sternum over the ball. This is my second year of playing and though I have drastically improved, there are times when it is like I have forgotten everything I ever learned for ball striking and there are SO many things to think about, you forget about some of them. Quite a sport!
@@guibox3 I couldn’t agree with you more Mr. C. Game can be very frustrating
Thank you for dedicating your time teaching! Even when it's raining, you are providing great content.
Thanks for the support Orlando
I have been using Pete Cowans opposing hands at address and it really helps. I still have a little trouble starting the backswing by letting the arms drive the swing..
You will get it Peter, stick with it
I cannot express how grateful I am for this video. I was having the hardest time figuring out what my problem was. I was trying quite literally everything and I felt like my swing was getting worse sometimes. After watching this video I realized my problem was number four.
The way you explained, it was so perfect, it felt like a paradigm shift. Thank you so much!!
"I'm probably gonna get completely soaked soon". Mate you are in the UK what did u expect? LOL!
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I don't know what we'd do without you, Danny! Thank you so much, as always!
Thank you David 😁
First again ! 😉
Always a legend Rick 🤜🏻🤛🏼
Danny you are the man. The forearm alignment was huge for me. Never thought about it before. Great lesson as always
Very kind of you Mitch thanks 😊
The people who paid God knows how much just to see all there tips online for free 😑😑
Always my favorite videos. I only get to play 2 or 3 months of the year. Getting older and raising active kids, these videos help me not spend hours and hours at the range. Thanks man, appreciate it.
Thank you Jason 😁
The clock face is the key... Great and easy explanation. 👌
All the best Graham
Wow, these are some amazing tips for problems I was literally having today at the driving range. Can’t wait to try this tomorrow!
Have fun Austin
You are hellava teacher and alot of things I haven't seen to improve my game. Cheers!
Forearm alignment is new to me but makes perfect sense
Chopping down at the start of the downswing is also a great takeaway for me
I always seem to get something from each video. Great work Danny
Really happy to help Dave, great to see you on the Live
Someone once told me to grip the club with the right hand from behind. Turn your right forearm so it’s facing away from you and let the club sit into your open hand. Then a little squeeze with both hands like a Chinese burn to tighten the grip. Worked for me.
Okay so I’ve never commented on anything, ever! But this video was so helpful, I must.
I just hit 80 balls on the range and it was an awful session. Then I played 9 holes and that too was awful.
So I sat in the car and came across this video and thought okay, I’ll go and hit another 25 balls and put your teachings in place.
Wow. Every ball went straight or a slight draw.
Thumbs up and follow from me! You helped me so much so I can only thank you! Top bloke
Thank you appreciate you taking the time to comment 😁👍
Thank you again for another great video. I have been struggling so much and thinking about quitting golf altogether. I saw you video today and the tip about bringing the club up to 5 o'clock and the tip about wringing water from the towel helped me so much. We played 36 holes today and I shot an 85 and then a 76. The 76 is my best score ever and it's in a big part because of this video. I appreciate you say much. Cheers from America.
Brilliant Page well done 😁
@@DanielMaude guess what?!?! I went out today and shot a 78 to follow up my 77 from yesterday. Thank you thank you.
As usual, fantastic instructions Danny! How dedicated to your followers are you...? Making videos in the rain with perfect communication and attention. You are such a pro and showman! Strong work brother and thank you for all that you do! I am beyond grateful for you and your golf instructions.
Thanks Aaron appreciate the support and feedback 😁⛳️
Had a shocker last Wednesday. Watched this over breakfast today. Went down the local Top tracer range. Gradually incorporated your instructions. By the end hitting lovely soft draws with good contact. Took 200 balls & £20 but put a smile back on my face. Can’t wait to play next week. Thanks for all you do for the golfing community.
No problem glad to hear the video helped you 👍 thanks for the comment!
As a beginner, tip #4 was so easy to understand but something i never thought of, especially thinking of the backswing with the beginner-mindset. I believe this is why my trail arm is so tight/close to my body in the back swing. Great stuff and thank you
Thank you Colton 👍
Thank you Danny. At 41 I am just learning to play golf. Was lucky to find your account. Great explanations.
Welcome to the channel Iskander
wow! that last "towel tip" was the solution for my swing. I've done so much to try to focus on the start of backswing to get rid of my open face on top, but when it works on the range it's gone on the course. This was an easy trigger that was spot on. Can't thank you enough!
Pleasure Mike happy to help 😁
Brilliant series of tips. Used them this evening and my irons were crisp, high and long. Thank you Danny.
Wonderful Ramin thanks for sharing
Thank you Danny, this whole video tips help me with my golf game. I am actually ball striking better
,it helped me to eliminated my slice with adjusting my trail shoulder with your steering wheel tip. I actually hit my driver straighter than ever almost 300 yards thank you Danny for all your help and your video instructions 10 stars in my book.
Thank you appreciate the support and taking the time to comment 👍
Hitting at the target line behind the ball is what made my striking superb.
Good stuff here.
Awesome thanks for sharing
Went from losing 5 strokes a game due to my irons to 1.5 after one visit to the range after this video, HUGE help. Thanks.
Struggled last few weeks with out knowing what’s gone wrong, harder i tried the the worse it went. This video got me back smiling, most points applicable. Lazy set up routine crept in over time. Brilliant tuition
Thanks Keith happy to hear it helped you 👍
Hmm, possibly one of the best videos I’ve seen. Something for everyone in here. Personally, this has helped me realise and feel the difference between turn and coil. Your “clock method” has really made it click for me and I was deffo turning and therefore swaying before. Just had a quick range session and this had made a lot of difference. Thanks for putting up with the rain, it was worth it.
Thanks Stuart appreciate the support 😁👍
I've come to believe that a lot of the reason us amateurs do so many of the weird stuff we do to try and hit a golf ball is because we have been taught so repeatedly not to roll over the clubface. That leads to never releasing the club. I recently had an epiphany that I needed much more release in my swing. The difference is that release is coming mostly after I've hit the ball. I realized that aiming to release the club after the ball causes me to square the face through the ball. I never understood fully that my left wrist does a 180 from last parallel to halfway through my followthrough. Once I got that visual in my feeble mind I am now just lazering the ball straight and I can now switch from a fade to a draw on the next shot. It's soooo awesome being able to control the ball like that! I've been watching your channel for a long time Danny and I've learned a huge amount from it. Thank you for your awesome tips! I'm going to go play today and I'm super fired up about it because I know I'm going to totally smoke the ball.
Have an awesome time
You dont know how much ur videos help us all. Thank you!
Danny, again you are showing me where my faults are! My iron play is miserable and I am hoping your tips will improve my game/ Going to the driving range tomorrow with my iPad and try it on the range and not r=try this on the course. THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
The posture tip seems very similar to what Adam from Porzak golf always talks about - the 1 inch hip bump. Love it.
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Wow Danny...so much Great info in one video. I'm going to watch this over and over. You are the best. Thank you and God bless. Cheers to 2023
I don't know how you do it Danny but please keep doing it! This was pure gold, especially the last few tips, I realised that I have been doing the spine thing as well. Thanks man.
All the best Roli
I’m new to golf, only been to the driving range 5 times but watching lots of coaching vids to get tips. His clock drill in this improved my swing massively. Suddenly hitting my 7 iron 180 yards relatively straight!
Brilliant Michael! Well done 😁
Thank you. I’ve seen lots of good videos on different on things but nothing has come close to providing a guide on swing path, angles and heights to take club to in backswing that then has allowed me to deliver club to ball as smoothly as that. Now working my way through your catalogue of vids. No idea what order I should tackle these though 😂
Some of the best lesson content on TH-cam. Keep it coming.
Thank you appreciate your support 😁
Danny, just had a "Lightbulb Moment"!! when it comes to the proper lifting of the arms not a turn!!! Thank you!!! This is the answer to so many of my problems. Can't wait to try on the course. It worked great on my practice mat. You are the BEST!!!
Thank you so much for these tips, #1 was the big one for me, followed your advice and sure enough I saw the faults and was able to correct them, still go into the woods on occasion, but more aware of the cause, and able to fix it on the next swing
No problem Pete happy to help!
You make it so understandable which I love about your lessons. I don't need x's and o's but, common sense instruction. Your instruction reminds me of Manual De La Torres whose book was the first one I read when I started golf some 40 years ago. Just simplify the game.
That’s great Dan, really happy to help
Did the sternum and grip tip yesterday, shot gross 74 against a par of 72. Thanks Danny
Amazing! Well done Paul
Wow! This video took 10-15 strokes off my game. i never hit my irons so well. Thank you.
That’s wonderful to hear
Great ,great ,great lesson. This Is my problem. Tomorrow i Will make this to driving range . Sorry for my bad english but I am itałian golfer. Great Danny. Tanks.
Love to hear how you get on Mauro
Amazing instructions. I'm a beginner and going to play at the driving range today to improve my swing! Thanks! :)
WOW to all the tips, but mostly tip 4 for me. I've been playing around 3 years, and shoot in the mid 90s. I went out the day after I watched this video, and worked on it a few hours at the driving range before work. Next day, I shot an 87, which for me was HUGE!!!! (I did have a few lucky putts lol), but I've never broken 90 before!!! Thank you so much for this invaluable information!!
I literally need to watch this before every round! Thanks Danny! 👍
All the best, hope it helps
I know I have more than likely a few of these issues. I’m glad I found this video. It gives me a few things to tinker with to try and ease my frustrations. Thank you!
Thanks Greg 😁
Wow, everything makes sense! I learned so much in this lesson, can’t wait to practice all of these fundamental tips. Thanks Danny, you’re a GREAT teacher and I enjoy all your lessons.
Thank you Don really appreciate the support 😁
Number 5. The last tip. Interesting. No ones ever mentioned this small adjustment. I will certainly try it out. Thanks Danny
All the best Rod
Danny Maude.......best instructor on TH-cam
Really appreciate the support, I know there are some awesome coaches out there
Just.A.Natural.Teacher..
TVM Danny
Appreciate the feedback
I look forward to that last tip; the slight tension like you're wringing out a washcloth. You hit it spot on with me; both hands open, both hands closed, so unbelievably inconsistent. Thanks for that tip, can't wait to try it.
Pleasure Brad, all the best
Thank you so much. Your literally fixing every problem i have.
Wow I needed this video! My iron shots have been horrible the last couple of weeks and this video is going to hopefully straiten our my ball striking. Thanks Danny!
Love to hear how you get on Jerry
@@DanielMaude OK I am striking the ball much better now but it took a few days working at the range. I am still having issues with direction, push to the right is the biggest issue with an occasional pull. Shot a 98 before I watched your video and my last round after going to the range was 86. I will continue the training using the practice plan at the range. Thanks Danny!
Excellent simple accurate tips that have immediate improvement.
Awesome Awesome Awesome info just amazing thank you thank you thank you can't tell how timely this information is for me I needed to implement all these moves into my golf swing I new the moves but this totally enlightened them with fresh perspective actually every point you touched on is going to make such a difference very excited thanks again Danny you truly are an invaluable resource
You are so welcome Craig
What a brilliant Teacher! The way you explain things are so good.
Thanks Andy!
Excellent tips! Thank you DM! My husband and I take your tips with us to the driving range and are constantly encouraged by how helpful they are! I'm a new golfer and can't wait to try the tip about ringing the towel to help me square the clubface......I also struggle to understand how hard to grip the iron. Maybe the towel ringing concept will help with this as well as squaring the face?
This was an amazing video, I saw exactly what was wrong with my swing through every section of the video. These simple tweaks should improve my game a bunch! Many thanks man!
Thanks for persevering in the rain and passing on these excellent tips.
No problem Leven happy to help 😁