What solved this issue for me: 1000s of swings with a chair behind me backside/butt touching, never lose contact with chair thru whole swing. Faster method: push chair away with left hip at impact. This definitely keeps you down on the ball. James from Palm Beach
In my early 60s, live in Aurora, CO and just got fitted for new clubs...love them and am re-working my swing to take advantage of them. Your tutorials are great and are helping me. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words. Great to hear your passion for the game and improving. If you like our content here, you would benefit from our newly launched VLS Golf Academy where we have live sessions and offer new content. See here if you are interested in learning www.vlsgolfacademy.com/
Thank you I watched your shows every time I get a chance I'm from North Carolina I play golf a whole lot but I still slice and I made everything but I like to watch your shoes because you are helping me out a whole lot and thank you very much keep up the good work
From Bozeman, MT. Thanks, Todd, I really needed this video. I'm 71 and have only been playing for 6 years, so I try and improve my game each year. Love seeing the how-to videos. Please keep them coming!
I would really love to see you playing let say a 9 holes and explaining at it goes on, how you manage the game (direction, club selection, how to hit different shots…). I am a fan of your videos an teaching and I think that it would be very helpful for us in the golf course… 👌 From Quebec Canada
Hi Todd, great lesson. Rick Smith taught me about 30 years ago that to stay down and thru the swing, initiate the swing with left hip, swing thru with head cocked right (ear down ) and follow completely thru like you would skip a rock. From the rear view you finish with your upper body tilted right from the hip- - all good players finish this way. On your last swing that’s the way you finished ie., upper body tilted right arms high. Also allows your arms to extend, not chicken wing. This has worked for me for 30 years and I’ve never changed it and had a lot of success (club championships, etc) that way.
I love the simplicity of the VLS videos and its attentions to us weekend golfers. Not extra words, just great instruction! Can't wait for my driver to arrive while reading "the bad lie". I truly believe my golf game is going to fun again.
Todd Kolb is a fabulous teacher as he makes it so very essay to understand. I am 85 years old and have played golf since I was 8 years old. Thank you Todd for all your help. I am from Nashville, Tn.
Thank you for the simple, to the point explanation! My buddies keep telling my I'm standing up and I've been totally unsure what to try to fix it. For me, the turning my feet slightly out is definitely a cause that I never would have thought of.
Orlando, FL, age 73. Brilliant. I've been having problems with erratic hits, sometimes just thin, sometimes blading or topping. I've watched a LOT of YT videos about topping but never one that addresses the root cause for me. Thanks so much.
Made our day! Thanks for posting. I am excited to announce my first book geared directly for the “experienced” golfer. Here you go www.amazon.com/dp/B0B35T5JMR
Hi Todd, G’Day from Australia, your tip re saying “Right then Left “ while swinging has immediately made a huge difference, I’ve gained about 20 yards in one day!! Also hovering the driver seems to work beautifully. Your instructions are clear and simple. Thank. Jim-Melbourne Australia.
Thanks for the kind words! Total team effort on our side. This video will also add some distance to your driver th-cam.com/video/HuGq4q9_pSs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BrbK7ccMzCsw1Qlj
I've suffered from this my entire golfing life. This is the first time anyone has explained it this way. I'm going to take this to the driving range and hopefully fix this issue.
In all the golf videos I’ve watched on TH-cam no one has ever described “standing up”. Yes they talked about topping the ball and lifting but not described as “standing up”. This instantly resonated with me and describes my problem. I will start on the fixes you described starting tomorrow. I knew about the feet flare but not the hip hinge. The Jack Nicklaus tip was given to me with the wrong eye, so when I’ve tried that I’ve been locking my head instead of freeing it up. 😂 thank you for a very good video. I am now subscribed and look forward to more. Alan from Bootle, North of Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Alan, welcome to USGolfTV and the Vertical Line Swing system. Appreciate those kind words. If you enjoyed this, you will find my book The Bad Lie helpful also th-cam.com/video/ZuShQO2JSxM/w-d-xo.html
Great advice, Todd! Thanks! I'm 70 Y.O. and not flexible. My pro had me swing more vertically and I can rotate better, much better rotation & ball contact and no more shanks, casting, or topped shots!
Greg, it's never too late to start doing/learning yoga exercises. Golf is a sport, believe it or not, LOL. Now we don't have to be pros at it, at our ages, but we can get better, and get in better shape for it. Get loose, walk the course (push cart), and have fun, partner.
I saw Arnie quite a few times in tournaments in Michigan where I worked as a sports writer/photographer, including several Buick Opens at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc and the 1972 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in metro Detroit. Thanks for the driving tips.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks. Did you see my video on 5 best driver tips? You can watch it here th-cam.com/video/kVYcFBUEQL8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Gc5ZN3NfykvZwXiG
From Quebec Canada, highly appreciate this simple positioning. Just can’t wait to put this in practice during my first practice session of the year this morning.
Eddie from Greenville, SC My buddies kept telling me this the last time out. You’re right I didn’t have a clue about how to fix it. I’m going to try this next time I go hit. Head, hips, toes. Got it! Thanks Todd!
Amazing. I actually am really struggling with this due to playing indoors during our last Maine winter after back surgery. I played four terrible rounds in a row since the courses opened, and THIS and putting are killing me. I was pleased to see this as today's video, and am glad I have subscribed. As a senior golfer, with some serious disabilities, I find your tips to be very helpful, and they seem geared more to "regular" players, rather than near scratch golfers. Thanks. BTW.......Your putting tip about slightly hitting down on the ball, with an upward swing, really seemed to help, yesterday. Only one three putt when I had been averaging at least five.
Ray Lyle 82 years old from South Africa - I was totally convinced that my weight was on my front foot. Then I asked my granddaughter, using her cell phone, to take a few pics of me striking the golf ball. HA all, and I mean all my weight, was on my back foot!!! With the help of the photographer my weight is now on my front foot and everything has improved. Many thanks!!!
Took up golf again now that kids grown and get ready for retirement:) You have helped me so much!! I am a breast cancer survivor and your tips help me rock despite major chest surgery!! Thank you!!
Linda, thank you for the kind words...hope your health is ok. Golf is a great sport we can do for many years, with many people and be outdoors. If you enjoy reading, you may want to check out our book, The Bad Lie. It goes through the entire game step by step www.badliegolfbook.com/
Hey Todd, just found your channel today and this great. I’ve been looking into the single plane golf swing but this makes more sense. I’m 73 years young, I am flexible as I have always worked out. Body friendly golf swing is where to at. I’ve played golf for 40 + yrs and looking forward to many more. Thanks for the videos.. any suggestions is welcomed. I’m from Michigan
Robert, welcome to the Vertical Line Swing family. We are here to help our "experienced" golfers enjoy this great game. If you want to learn the full system, see here www.badliegolfbook.com/
As a fellow teacher I find you recommendations insightful. I find with my students who stand up (come up out of the swing) is most often due to poor swing sequence- they start the down swing from the top and results in a very rushed downswing. I would appreciate your insights on this. Great video. Thank you!
Thank you for these videos . Hello I’m Eric from Indiana I am lucky enough to golf and work at Sandy Pines golf course in the town of DeMotte . With your tips soon I’ll be winning back some of the money I’ve been losing to my buddies for years . Thanks again for all the free lessons
From Bend, Oregon: Todd - thanks - I needed these tips. I hear this all the time. I'm 67 and 6'6" with back issues - so it's very hard to stay down. I'll try these tips tomorrow.
Hey Todd, great lesson mate. My miss is a high block to the right and i feel like this is from standing up. Love the Jack tip tilting the head ill try that for sure. My go to is keep the right elbow tucked to your hip, it tends to keep me in posture for longer. Not super old at 48 but love the practical tips you give. From Brisbane Australia ⛳️🏌♂️🍻
Love both the content and your clear/natural teaching attribute. I always believed the standing up came from lifting the head. I'm not saying it CAN'T happen but I believe you are spot on here. My rotation sequence needs work...and that's being complimentary! Thank you Mr. Kolb, from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I took up golf late in life. Now, at 68 I am addicted!
At 3:13 or so, I put my cursor on the top of your head and pushed play before your swing. After your swing, my cursor is almost at your neck, so it's pretty clear to me that you're standing up. In slow motion, your head is at the same spot, almost, during setup as when you make contact with the ball, which is what you're trying to demonstrate, but you're definitely standing up after contact is made with the ball. All that said, thanks for all the great videos.
Solid point, note the head does have some movement and if anything works up and away vs down at impact. The KEY is to not overdo it or do it too early. Thanks for posting.
Peoria, Az. Thanks Todd, your tips and simplicity of the how to make easy adjustments have really helped me. I was a solid 17 handicap, with your tips I have gone to 14. Keep posting these videos they' re great and easy to follow.
@@USGOLFTVshow just played in our Presidents Prize today in a Gale force wind off the back markers, it was very tough. Off to the North West of Ireland tomorrow to play Carne and Enniscrone (seaside links) for four days. Weather forecast is for strong wind again. I’ve been to Myrtle Beach twice and loved it. Keep up the the good work Thanks.
I have been following you from Kent in the UK. Absolutely brilliant guidance. Effective and easy to follow. Have also joined the Vertical Line Club. Thank you, you are a Ray of sunshine!
Great vid. Love the tips on how to fix things. My rotation is poor with the driver so I’ll try these tips and hopefully get better contact without slicing. From New Zealand. 👍
Todd, I believe Jack Nicklas turned his head with the left ear lower than the right ear to start his swing. Opposite from your head tip. Am I wrong? Thanks.
Just saw your ‘standing up on swing’. I do that. So thank you for this video. Bob Baker Carthage, Texas ( 125 miles west of Dallas… 200 miles north of Houston)
I’m 77 years old, play 2X a week, and Marshall/ Host at Sandestin golf courses in Santa Rosa Bch Fl. I’ve been looking for someone, anyone who help me with this problem.When I stay in my swing I can hang with anybody. Been coming out of my swing for almost a decade & no one has ever explained like you just did. Thanks, Joe B in Fl Panhandle
Joe, hope this helps you out. Appreciate you taking the time to post and share your thoughts. Have you seen this video th-cam.com/video/wXlc5dkH5Ls/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JcFN6hrdZJ8jbFHa
Thank you at age 67,recovering from severe arthritis inflammation in my right hip. Thing was I came out of my posture due to knee injuries. Increased the length of all my wedges 2 inches. Not as challenging to maintain my posture .I like the flair or open feet.Nice explaination of the hip hinge.And setting a head position Thank you,I will try adding these ideas.Seems like recovery will be easier All the best NOW SUBSCRIBED Charles
I swear you must follow me on the course. Today I had an issue standing up. I did use your tip for ball placement by pointing butt of the club at my belt buckle you talked about earlier. Helped a bunch. Now to work on this. Thanks
@@USGOLFTVshow Positioning of the feet and head. I checked and I do (or did - am trying not to) have the feet straight or slightly toes in. Also have a tendency to lift the head as I swing and tilting it back/right a little helps combat that.
Thanks for the kind words! Hope you are enjoying the channel. Have you read our book The Bad Lie? You can find it on Amazon here www.badliegolfbook.com/
Todd- thank you for all the great advice. You’ve made my transition to an “experienced” golfer happen far beyond my expectations! One equipment question- do you recommend shortening the shaft on the driver and 3 wood to help with club control? Thanks again. Your the best!
Scott, appreciate those kind words. We are here to help our fellow golfers enjoy this great game. Yes, we do like a little shorter shaft for the driver and 3 wood. 👊
Recently found your videos and I'll honestly say, "the most simple, to-the-point solutions"; and the important aspect is the "solution" portion. I am one that always appreciates "Tipps"; but the problem is the "good golfers" in the group always tell me what I am doing wrong, which I know but not how to fix it. You, explain that. One comment I would like to make is; that when I hit "tips for senior golfers" most videos start of with; "Hey for you seniors in your late 40s and 50s......" - LOL, I was golfing at a 4-5 handicap when I was 40, 50 60; never considered myself a "Senior", now into my 70s, still enjoying the game, I consider myself a "Senior", very little tips for us 70 guys, other than "stay off the course" - Canfield, Ohio
Yes I used the baseball type grip for many many years but in the last 5 years or so I have gone to either overlapping or the grip with a tucked in fingers. Found as I got older that the overlap type seemed to give my wrists more flex. And yes I get a wear spot on my glove but I wear the same one for maybe 20 to 30 rounds.
What solved this issue for me: 1000s of swings with a chair behind me backside/butt touching, never lose contact with chair thru whole swing. Faster method: push chair away with left hip at impact. This definitely keeps you down on the ball. James from Palm Beach
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I love how you did this video. Plain, simple and easy to understand. You go straight to the point.
Thank you! Hope you are enjoying the channel. Have you read our book, THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon.
In my early 60s, live in Aurora, CO and just got fitted for new clubs...love them and am re-working my swing to take advantage of them. Your tutorials are great and are helping me. Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words. Great to hear your passion for the game and improving. If you like our content here, you would benefit from our newly launched VLS Golf Academy where we have live sessions and offer new content. See here if you are interested in learning www.vlsgolfacademy.com/
Thank you I watched your shows every time I get a chance I'm from North Carolina I play golf a whole lot but I still slice and I made everything but I like to watch your shoes because you are helping me out a whole lot and thank you very much keep up the good work
You are making progress, great work! Have you read thiswww.badliegolfbook.com/
From Bozeman, MT. Thanks, Todd, I really needed this video. I'm 71 and have only been playing for 6 years, so I try and improve my game each year. Love seeing the how-to videos. Please keep them coming!
Marsha, you live in a beautiful area. We are jealous 😂 Great to have you here. Are you a subscriber?
Not far from John Dutton ?
I would really love to see you playing let say a 9 holes and explaining at it goes on, how you manage the game (direction, club selection, how to hit different shots…). I am a fan of your videos an teaching and I think that it would be very helpful for us in the golf course… 👌
From Quebec Canada
You must be reading our mind. We have that on our content to do list. Have you watched our Vertical Line Swing series?
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes, absolutly! All of them and I also get your website course…
Hi Todd, great lesson. Rick Smith taught me about 30 years ago that to stay down and thru the swing, initiate the swing with left hip, swing thru with head cocked right (ear down ) and follow completely thru like you would skip a rock. From the rear view you finish with your upper body tilted right from the hip- - all good players finish this way. On your last swing that’s the way you finished ie., upper body tilted right arms high. Also allows your arms to extend, not chicken wing. This has worked for me for 30 years and I’ve never changed it and had a lot of success (club championships, etc) that way.
Rick is an all time great coach...glad we are on the same page 👊
I love the simplicity of the VLS videos and its attentions to us weekend golfers. Not extra words, just great instruction! Can't wait for my driver to arrive while reading "the bad lie". I truly believe my golf game is going to fun again.
Todd Kolb is a fabulous teacher as he makes it so very essay to understand. I am 85 years old and have played golf since I was 8 years old. Thank you Todd for all your help. I am from Nashville, Tn.
Alyse, post of the day here. We have a good friend who lives in Nashville, TN. He says it is a great area. How is the golf there?
From Argentina, South America. Great tips many thx!
Great advice, thanks Todd for the tip.👍
Thank you for the simple, to the point explanation! My buddies keep telling my I'm standing up and I've been totally unsure what to try to fix it. For me, the turning my feet slightly out is definitely a cause that I never would have thought of.
Another valuable lesson from Todd .
Toes out, hips, eyes & head tilt.
Alan from Darlington, England.
You got this Alan, thanks for watching!
Orlando, FL, age 73. Brilliant. I've been having problems with erratic hits, sometimes just thin, sometimes blading or topping. I've watched a LOT of YT videos about topping but never one that addresses the root cause for me. Thanks so much.
Made our day! Thanks for posting. I am excited to announce my first book geared directly for the “experienced” golfer. Here you go www.amazon.com/dp/B0B35T5JMR
At the range right now... sitting in my truck watching your videos.
Thank you my friend.
Clear and concise!
Subscribed.
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Welcome aboard! More great content to come...
Hi Todd, G’Day from Australia, your tip re saying “Right then Left “ while swinging has immediately made a huge difference, I’ve gained about 20 yards in one day!! Also hovering the driver seems to work beautifully. Your instructions are clear and simple. Thank.
Jim-Melbourne Australia.
Thanks for the kind words! Total team effort on our side. This video will also add some distance to your driver th-cam.com/video/HuGq4q9_pSs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BrbK7ccMzCsw1Qlj
I've suffered from this my entire golfing life. This is the first time anyone has explained it this way. I'm going to take this to the driving range and hopefully fix this issue.
Be sure to let us know how it goes 👊
Nothing like a great teacher. This channel rocks
Appreciate the kind words...total team effort on our side
Thank you for the tip!!! Kind regards from South Africa 🥰⛳️🏌️♀️
Our pleasure! If you would like more of our instruction see our book www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1
In all the golf videos I’ve watched on TH-cam no one has ever described “standing up”. Yes they talked about topping the ball and lifting but not described as “standing up”. This instantly resonated with me and describes my problem. I will start on the fixes you described starting tomorrow. I knew about the feet flare but not the hip hinge. The Jack Nicklaus tip was given to me with the wrong eye, so when I’ve tried that I’ve been locking my head instead of freeing it up. 😂 thank you for a very good video. I am now subscribed and look forward to more. Alan from Bootle, North of Liverpool, Merseyside, UK
Alan, welcome to USGolfTV and the Vertical Line Swing system. Appreciate those kind words. If you enjoyed this, you will find my book The Bad Lie helpful also th-cam.com/video/ZuShQO2JSxM/w-d-xo.html
You really do simplify the basic golf swing, bringing joy back to the game 🎉- Bay City MI
Thank you. If you enjoy learning and reading, this would be helpful to your game www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1
Great advice, Todd! Thanks! I'm 70 Y.O. and not flexible. My pro had me swing more vertically and I can rotate better, much better rotation & ball contact and no more shanks, casting, or topped shots!
Greg, it's never too late to start doing/learning yoga exercises. Golf is a sport, believe it or not, LOL. Now we don't have to be pros at it, at our ages, but we can get better, and get in better shape for it. Get loose, walk the course (push cart), and have fun, partner.
Best I have found. Keep up the good work. St Petersburg fl
@@DanielJacobs-bc7eo our pleasure! Appreciate your post. If you enjoy our video content, you would like our book also. See here www.badliegolfbook.com
I saw Arnie quite a few times in tournaments in Michigan where I worked as a sports writer/photographer, including several Buick Opens at Warwick Hills in Grand Blanc and the 1972 PGA Championship at Oakland Hills in metro Detroit. Thanks for the driving tips.
Great video. Thank you so much. This helped immensely to correct something I have been struggling with.🎉
Great tips. I will try them. Thanks
Thanks! This makes sense. In Thunder Bay, Ontario our season opens in a few days, can't wait.
Bring on spring and the golf season. Here we go...hope you are a subscriber.
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes, a while back
great tips Todd and communicated in a simple and clear manner
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks. Did you see my video on 5 best driver tips? You can watch it here th-cam.com/video/kVYcFBUEQL8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Gc5ZN3NfykvZwXiG
Hi Todd,
It’s Greg from Brisbane, Australia.
Watched a number of your videos & without a doubt this one really clicked for me, thank you.
Thanks! Glad you are finding the channel helpful to your game. More to come.
Thx Todd. Hoping to get my swing back in form and looking forward to trying your ideas tomorrow. I appreciate the advice.
Tim - Windsor,Ontario CANADA
Hope the info helped!
From Quebec Canada, highly appreciate this simple positioning. Just can’t wait to put this in practice during my first practice session of the year this morning.
We need to take care of our friends in Canada! 👊
Todd, thank so much. I'm from Atlanta and getting back into the game after an illness & this is EXACTLY what I was looking for...
Jay, glad you are feeling better. Golf is a the best game...we got you covered 👊
Appreciate the instruction and the split screen shot is a great tool. TY
We got you covered, are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow thank you. Yes
Eddie from Greenville, SC
My buddies kept telling me this the last time out. You’re right I didn’t have a clue about how to fix it. I’m going to try this next time I go hit. Head, hips, toes. Got it!
Thanks Todd!
Eddie, you got this. Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
From Taipei, Taiwan. That head tilt makes such a difference! Thanks for pointing that out, Todd!
Great to hear! What is the golf season like in Taiwan?
@@USGOLFTVshow We are on a tropical island, so basically you can play all year round.😋
Amazing. I actually am really struggling with this due to playing indoors during our last Maine winter after back surgery. I played four terrible rounds in a row since the courses opened, and THIS and putting are killing me. I was pleased to see this as today's video, and am glad I have subscribed. As a senior golfer, with some serious disabilities, I find your tips to be very helpful, and they seem geared more to "regular" players, rather than near scratch golfers. Thanks. BTW.......Your putting tip about slightly hitting down on the ball, with an upward swing, really seemed to help, yesterday. Only one three putt when I had been averaging at least five.
Awesome! So glad to hear we are helping our fellow golfer. We have our first book coming out soon...stay tuned.
Ray Lyle 82 years old from South Africa - I was totally convinced that my weight was on my front foot. Then I asked my granddaughter, using her cell phone, to take a few pics of me striking the golf ball. HA all, and I mean all my weight, was on my back foot!!! With the help of the photographer my weight is now on my front foot and everything has improved. Many thanks!!!
Ray, post of the day here! So great that golf is bringing you and your grandkids together. Golf is the best game. How long is the golf season there?
A little over 365 days if it does not rain!!
Took up golf again now that kids grown and get ready for retirement:)
You have helped me so much!! I am a breast cancer survivor and your tips help me rock despite major chest surgery!!
Thank you!!
Linda, thank you for the kind words...hope your health is ok. Golf is a great sport we can do for many years, with many people and be outdoors. If you enjoy reading, you may want to check out our book, The Bad Lie. It goes through the entire game step by step www.badliegolfbook.com/
Thank you! I can't wait to try this out this weekend. The head tilt makes good sense. This is Matt from Maui.
Awesome! We are looking at a family trip this summer to your area...
Hey Todd, just found your channel today and this great. I’ve been looking into the single plane golf swing but this makes more sense. I’m 73 years young, I am flexible as I have always worked out. Body friendly golf swing is where to at. I’ve played golf for 40 + yrs and looking forward to many more. Thanks for the videos.. any suggestions is welcomed. I’m from Michigan
Robert, welcome to the Vertical Line Swing family. We are here to help our "experienced" golfers enjoy this great game. If you want to learn the full system, see here www.badliegolfbook.com/
I’m from Alamo CA. I’m 53, I’ve been playing on and off since I was 12. I started standing up in my swing lately. Thank you for the tips!
Hope the ideas here improve the game. Lots of great golf ahead 🤜
As a fellow teacher I find you recommendations insightful. I find with my students who stand up (come up out of the swing) is most often due to poor swing sequence- they start the down swing from the top and results in a very rushed downswing. I would appreciate your insights on this. Great video. Thank you!
From a fellow coach this is my favorite type of post. Thank you! We can all learn from each other. 👊
Would like an explanation of what you're saying 🙂
Thank you for these videos . Hello I’m Eric from Indiana I am lucky enough to golf and work at Sandy Pines golf course in the town of DeMotte . With your tips soon I’ll be winning back some of the money I’ve been losing to my buddies for years . Thanks again for all the free lessons
You got this, time to win back some cash, LOL. I would also suggest you read this www.badliegolfbook.com/
From Bend, Oregon: Todd - thanks - I needed these tips. I hear this all the time. I'm 67 and 6'6" with back issues - so it's very hard to stay down. I'll try these tips tomorrow.
You got it! We have spent time in Bend each summer for a few years now. Beautiful area!
@@USGOLFTVshow You should come play Brasada next trip
thanks! As a senior, I have been working on the "hip hinge." The head tilt makes sense but I would not have thought of it. Vancouver, WA!
Hey Todd, great lesson mate. My miss is a high block to the right and i feel like this is from standing up. Love the Jack tip tilting the head ill try that for sure. My go to is keep the right elbow tucked to your hip, it tends to keep me in posture for longer. Not super old at 48 but love the practical tips you give. From Brisbane Australia ⛳️🏌♂️🍻
This is the best golf advice for my 40 years of "head popping". Simple and clear. Thanks!
Great to hear John! What other topics would you like to see us cover?
Thanks Todd, watching in from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Game changer for me Todd - thank you so much for this video. I plan to watch all of yours!
You are too kind! If you like our videos you will really enjoy our book www.badliegolfbook.com/
@@USGOLFTVshow I did!
Love your lessons, thank you! I'm from Iceland
Yes, agood lesson didn't know about the head tilt made fir a better rotation, so thanks, and good health.🇬🇧
From Albuquerque N.M. Having big problem with “ standing up “. Thank you for the tips.
Our pleasure, we spend a few years in Las Cruces, fond memories!
Hi from Zephyrhills Florida
this is spot on what I was doing!
thank you never realize this was causing my problems.
We got you covered...nice and warm this time of year in Florida 🔥
Thanks you have explained very well . This is my main issue. it will definately will help .. From Dubai
Thank you! We do offer personal coaching if interested....visit www.vlscoaching.com if interested
Love both the content and your clear/natural teaching attribute. I always believed the standing up came from lifting the head. I'm not saying it CAN'T happen but I believe you are spot on here. My rotation sequence needs work...and that's being complimentary! Thank you Mr. Kolb, from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I took up golf late in life. Now, at 68 I am addicted!
Appreciate those kind words...we are making progress 👊. If you like to read to learn you will love our new book www.badliegolfbook.com/
At 3:13 or so, I put my cursor on the top of your head and pushed play before your swing. After your swing, my cursor is almost at your neck, so it's pretty clear to me that you're standing up. In slow motion, your head is at the same spot, almost, during setup as when you make contact with the ball, which is what you're trying to demonstrate, but you're definitely standing up after contact is made with the ball. All that said, thanks for all the great videos.
Solid point, note the head does have some movement and if anything works up and away vs down at impact. The KEY is to not overdo it or do it too early. Thanks for posting.
I am happy with the tips given. Quite often I make mistakes like that. Thank you Greetings from Indonesia.
Thanks! Never been to your area. How are the courses there?
Peoria, Az. Thanks Todd, your tips and simplicity of the how to make easy adjustments have really helped me. I was a solid 17 handicap, with your tips I have gone to 14. Keep posting these videos they' re great and easy to follow.
Matt, appreciate this post and kind words. Total team effort on our side. More great content coming 👍
I’m 86 still love the game. Like your lesson.
Appreciate that Larry. More to come my friend...
Great tips Todd I can’t wait to try them cause I do top the ball a lot. All my buddies say I’m try to kill the ball but I don’t feel like I am.
Scott, give this a try and be sure to let us know how it goes. Also, don't listen to buddies LOL😀
Great refresher tips for me, thanks again, from Castlemarthyr Golf Club,Cork Ireland.
Appreciate the post. How’s the golf season in Ireland?
@@USGOLFTVshow just played in our Presidents Prize today in a Gale force wind off the back markers, it was very tough. Off to the North West of Ireland tomorrow to play Carne and Enniscrone (seaside links) for four days. Weather forecast is for strong wind again.
I’ve been to Myrtle Beach twice and loved it. Keep up the the good work Thanks.
I have been following you from Kent in the UK. Absolutely brilliant guidance. Effective and easy to follow. Have also joined the Vertical Line Club. Thank you, you are a Ray of sunshine!
Giles, thank you for the purchase. Are you seeing progress? Drop me a note at toddkolbgolf.com/contact/
Ocala,Florida. I stand up a lot lately and have had trouble finding a way out of it. I’ll definitely be trying out your tips this weekend.
Be sure to let us know how it goes Warren, hope you subscribed!
This is one of the best for several corrections I need❤️
Sharon, awesome! Where are you from?
@@USGOLFTVshow Chicago ❤️
solid basic information, keep core/ ribcage down as well. Thanks Jim from Oahu
Thanks Todd, great video ! - from Brisbane, Australia.
You got it! Still golf season in Australia?
Your advice had helped me out tons, I can't thank you enough
Appreciate those kind words Clarence. Doing our best to provide good solid information for our fellow golfers...more to come.
Thanks for the golden nugget. That really helps. I'm from The Netherlands.
Glad to hear it Marc, thanks for the support!
That will be the only swing thought i will do… thank you very much, will let you know if i will have improvement in my ball striking….
Great vid. Love the tips on how to fix things. My rotation is poor with the driver so I’ll try these tips and hopefully get better contact without slicing. From New Zealand. 👍
Appreciate. you posting. Is New Zealand as beautiful as they say?
@@USGOLFTVshow NZ sure is and certainly lot more beautiful than my golf😀!
Todd, I believe Jack Nicklas turned his head with the left ear lower than the right ear to start his swing. Opposite from your head tip. Am I wrong? Thanks.
Just saw your ‘standing up on swing’. I do that. So thank you for this video.
Bob Baker
Carthage, Texas
( 125 miles west of Dallas… 200 miles north of Houston)
Thanks Bob! Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow yes new member
Love the Jack Nicklaus reference on head tilt. Love your videos!
Thanks Jim! What other topics would you like to see us cover in future videos?
Terrific video with great advice.
Thanks Joseph! Appreciate the nice comment. If you would like more game improvement content check out our new book www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1
I’m 77 years old, play 2X a week, and Marshall/ Host at Sandestin golf courses in Santa Rosa Bch Fl. I’ve been looking for someone, anyone who help me with this problem.When I stay in my swing I can hang with anybody. Been coming out of my swing for almost a decade & no one has ever explained like you just did.
Thanks,
Joe B in Fl Panhandle
Joe, hope this helps you out. Appreciate you taking the time to post and share your thoughts. Have you seen this video th-cam.com/video/wXlc5dkH5Ls/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JcFN6hrdZJ8jbFHa
Loved this simple video, can't wait to try this method, I'm from Nigeria
Thanks for watching and subscribing Harrison, hope the info helps!
Fabulous tips!!! Midland Ontario Canada!!!
Thanks Richard, hope you subscribed!
I do this all the time and had someone give me the same tips you just did. They seem to be working. Thanks.
Fantastic! Are you a subscriber?
@@USGOLFTVshow I am now
Thank you at age 67,recovering from severe arthritis inflammation in my right hip. Thing was I came out of my posture due to knee injuries. Increased the length of all my wedges 2 inches. Not as challenging to maintain my posture .I like the flair or open feet.Nice explaination of the hip hinge.And setting a head position Thank you,I will try adding these ideas.Seems like recovery will be easier All the best NOW SUBSCRIBED Charles
Thanks Charles! Our goal is to provide good solid yet easy to understand information for our fellow golfers. Great to have you on board 👊
Will try this next time out. Essex England
Corning, NY. Thankyou very much!
I swear you must follow me on the course. Today I had an issue standing up. I did use your tip for ball placement by pointing butt of the club at my belt buckle you talked about earlier. Helped a bunch. Now to work on this. Thanks
We do our best to predict what you need! Haha, thanks for watching!
@@USGOLFTVshow yesterday I had three times where I had hit a great tee shot then stood up on my second shot. Two of those three wound up in water.
Rob from Leesburg, FL. Great video covering one of my biggest problems. Will be trying your tips later this week.
You got this Rob, keep us posted to let us know if the info helped!
thnks Todd, Brilliant video great tips works perfect for me...Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 cheers mate
Sydney is on our bucket list! Check out our new book www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1
thanks, I will try this tomorrow, from Phoenix, AZ
We were just in Phoenix. Nice and warm. Also will be offering potential golf schools there if you are interested.
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Loved this video as I do this a few times in every round. Vermont.
Hopefully this helps, thanks for watching Charles!
Thanks for this, Todd. Excellent clearly explained advice. From Hampshire, UK.
Glad it was helpful, thanks for subscribing Laurie! What did you find most helpful?
@@USGOLFTVshow Positioning of the feet and head. I checked and I do (or did - am trying not to) have the feet straight or slightly toes in. Also have a tendency to lift the head as I swing and tilting it back/right a little helps combat that.
I'm from Germany, living in The Netherlands. Thank you very much for your helpful advice.
You are so welcome! How long you been playing?
@@USGOLFTVshow % Years now, but I'm in a crisis. Playing currently like an absolute beginner. No clue what I'm doing wrong.
5 Years
I'm from summerville sc. You are the only voice I listen too. I'm 72. I shot a 75 this morning. I only walk. It is about 6 miles. I pray 5 x a week.
Thanks for the kind words! Hope you are enjoying the channel. Have you read our book The Bad Lie? You can find it on Amazon here www.badliegolfbook.com/
Best tip ever for me. From Virginia.
Appreciate the post. Hope you are enjoying the channel.
Once again great advice Todd!
We are here for you 👊
This video is exactly what I needed
Be sure to let us know how it goes
@@USGOLFTVshow cheers. it improved my consistency massively in just 1 day.
Thank you, I stand up and topping my ball often. Hopefully this will help me . From Baltimore
You got this! Be sure to let us know how it goes.
Agreed
Will try to maintain Hip hinge
Be sure to let us know how it goes, hope you subscribed!
Great hint. Thanks from Oceanside California
Oceanside is a great spot 👊
Todd- thank you for all the great advice. You’ve made my transition to an “experienced” golfer happen far beyond my expectations! One equipment question- do you recommend shortening the shaft on the driver and 3 wood to help with club control? Thanks again. Your the best!
Scott, appreciate those kind words. We are here to help our fellow golfers enjoy this great game. Yes, we do like a little shorter shaft for the driver and 3 wood. 👊
I usually kick the Left knee inward to help keep the head down.
TQ for those three tips. Recently I move out the left toe and hit and boom my iron work better💪
Awesome! If you would like more information from us, check out our new book www.badliegolfbook.com/
Recently found your videos and I'll honestly say, "the most simple, to-the-point solutions"; and the important aspect is the "solution" portion. I am one that always appreciates "Tipps"; but the problem is the "good golfers" in the group always tell me what I am doing wrong, which I know but not how to fix it. You, explain that. One comment I would like to make is; that when I hit "tips for senior golfers" most videos start of with; "Hey for you seniors in your late 40s and 50s......" - LOL, I was golfing at a 4-5 handicap when I was 40, 50 60; never considered myself a "Senior", now into my 70s, still enjoying the game, I consider myself a "Senior", very little tips for us 70 guys, other than "stay off the course" - Canfield, Ohio
Thanks John! Appreciate your kind words. We just launched our first book The Bad Lie www.badliegolfbook.com/?r_done=1
Todd, Mario from Rancho Cucamonga, Cal
Great tips! Easy to remember when out playing. Looking forward to your next video.
Appreciate your post! We have a record summer of content planned.
Yes I used the baseball type grip for many many years but in the last 5 years or so I have gone to either overlapping or the grip with a tucked in fingers. Found as I got older that the overlap type seemed to give my wrists more flex. And yes I get a wear spot on my glove but I wear the same one for maybe 20 to 30 rounds.
If you are getting 20-30 rounds that is good. The grip has to be fairly solid...