Brilliant explanation Chris. A lot of people say to "hit down" on the ball or surf the knees towards target etc, but they don't really demonstrate or explain it right. You break it down very clearly and make it obvious.
I played golf for a bit when I was in junior high and got out of it and 15 years later I started playing again and I had lost every bit of skill and technique I developed all those years ago and your videos man have made me a better golfer now than I ever was back then and i've only been playing again for 3 or 4 months..I don't know if you'll see this but I just wanted to say thanks..love the content.
Thank you I have just watched 9 videos over hitting irons. You were the first one to show me where the ball should hit the club and related the parts of the swings to get that to happen. I lean back and don't have hip motion. Going golfing tomorrow
New golfer here. Explaining the mechanics how the forward lean of the shaft really allows to connect to the sweet spot was perfect. Thanks so much! Subscribed.
You are the GOAT my friend. I was using all upper body before; no hip turn or weight shift. After watching this i'm booming my 4 Iron. Yesterday, i could barely hit it.
Thank you Chris. I love your visual graphics and clear to the point explanations. I have been searching for a view of this very thing but would so appreciate you showing this how I would see the club head and ball looking down from golfers perspective not club head view from spectators view. You are a blessing.
Thanks a whole bunch. The way you explained it was very very helpful to this new golfer. I couldn’t figure out how or why I would occasionally hit it right and mostly wrong the rest of the time
At 5:07 Chris talks about body position. This movement with you hips is the key. After watching this video, I’ve never hit the irons more pure and as long. I have an incredibly slow swing speed. My backswing is very limited. But this little change in my setup helped so much. Thank you.
This changed everything for me...I have spent so much time on swing mechanics...but understanding this concept made a huge difference...I just tried to keep this video in mind and make my iron strike the balls on the sweet spot and my form/mechanics/lag all started to sort of "take care of themselves"...great explanation
Every channel presenting golf tips says they have the best system to learn the golf swing. I have watched many of them. These videos give me the best understanding of what a golf stroke is and how to produce it. I believe it is because the explanations make the most since to me so I can apply the ideas. It isn't enough to say here is how you do it - watch me hit the ball. Great job bud.
Hey Chris I’ve been golfing on and off for 19 Years. I’m 34 have never broken 85 (usually hitting 95). In the last couple years I’ve finally made the progression from a few lessons from a friend and now get that tour style ball flight on my low irons and wedges. And I drive the ball well 260-280 depending on the day basically straight and predictable. This is the first video I’ve watched where I you’ve made the basics of a gold swing so apparent and obvious. I have never been able to hit 6-3i well, but I think with some of these tips I’ll get there. I have a pretty nasty but predictable hook on those irons. I’ll stop the rambling but I look forward reviewing your videos.
Great video. It makes me understand why some of my iron shots have that “clicking sound”. I now know what my body is supposed to do to hit the ball correctly. I’m definitely trying this tomorrow at the range.
Very good tutorial on iron play. Good reminders for improving performance. Excellent for beginners and the “weekend warrior” alike. You do an outstanding job with your detailed yet easy to understand explanations. Thank you for the video. Very helpful.
Ryan great video . I completely lost my iron game . Going back to the basics is what I needed to hear and do , i think this video will help me a great deal . I never was a great iron player but I was never as bad as I am now . Ryan I'm hitting all my long clubs very well but hitting my mid to short irons closer to the hossell . Do you have a video for my problem . I'm going to practice this and hope this is the answer. Again great video . Thank you .
I have been golfing only a couple of months but I sort of discovered what you are saying on my own but in a more simple way. I found I make better contact when I keep my stroke short sort of like when I put but also swing my hips forward, that would naturally be akin to generating the swing you refer to. As you improve you can extend the length of the swing, but I find when I try to hit the ball hard is when hit it 20 ft instead.
Hello Chris. Great Video. I would only have one question. Ball position? Can you make a video talking about ball position in your stance for lets say 5, 7, 9 irons? Thank you!
Lovely, But Can you add more slow mo replays... they are very useful. I rewatched the one in this video a lot of time to see everything you talked about.. rotation, leaning , and striking .. very insightful.
Chris love your videos. I'm having trouble hitting a lob or sand wedge with any distance. I see you and other instructors hitting 90 to 100 yards. Can you please help me?
I force my right big toe into the ground on the backswing. I’m a right handed so left big toe for left handlers. Backswing slowly. Release the pressure on the big toe on the downswing but keep the weight on your your leading leg. Focus really hard on looking at the back of the ball. Don’t look anywhere else. Try to see the club strike the ball. Release through the shot and follow through to a classic golfers pose. My new fitted clubs has me down to 10 handicap from 19 in just 8 weeks. Best golf I have ever played. I’m 60 yo BTW.
Another great video Chris. Time and again, you do the best job of explaining the technical aspects in a way that's easy to understand. Would you recommend using a slower or shorter swing, even during a round, until the consistency is there?
Great video.. thanks Chris. I noticed in your practice shot towards the end your left arm was fairly and tightly straight during shot. Where is your focus point on your body during take away and coming down to the ball and hitting? How do you keep your left arm still so relax? Thanks
Im a new golfer. I've had a couple of lessons but I seem to be very inconsistent. One day I'll go to the range and think I'm made progress. The next day I go backwards. I'm looking forward to trying these tips out. Any reason why my shots with a hybrid or driver go left ?
Thanks so much. My irons roll on the target line or fly really low. I think this will help. Next I will have to figure out the flubbed chip shot. Blading or rolls up the face 2’ in front of me.
Been playing a long time, but my iron shots are high and short. I've been trying to concentrate on a better impact position but I ended up doing a lot of shanks. If I stay with my old swing, its spot on, but my 8 iron is 130 yds and my 4 iron is 170. I'll watch your iron videos, but I really need some good practice tips when in the range. Thanks for another great video!
I have never seen someone explain an iron so simply and good. Thank you so much.
Brilliant explanation Chris. A lot of people say to "hit down" on the ball or surf the knees towards target etc, but they don't really demonstrate or explain it right. You break it down very clearly and make it obvious.
If you're hitting down on the ball then you fell for the latest golf sales pitch
Omg! This was so good! I've played golf for 30 years and never really understood this. Thank-you thank-you.
Very well articulated Chris.... you've broken the complexity of a golf swing into very clear and concise explanations. Thank you.
Best video I’ve ever seen on hitting irons. It’s unbelievable the difference it has made for me
I played golf for a bit when I was in junior high and got out of it and 15 years later I started playing again and I had lost every bit of skill and technique I developed all those years ago and your videos man have made me a better golfer now than I ever was back then and i've only been playing again for 3 or 4 months..I don't know if you'll see this but I just wanted to say thanks..love the content.
Thank you I have just watched 9 videos over hitting irons. You were the first one to show me where the ball should hit the club and related the parts of the swings to get that to happen. I lean back and don't have hip motion. Going golfing tomorrow
New golfer here. Explaining the mechanics how the forward lean of the shaft really allows to connect to the sweet spot was perfect. Thanks so much! Subscribed.
Finally a prcise sequential explanation coupled with practise to understand how to hit the ball first. Thank you!
You are the GOAT my friend. I was using all upper body before; no hip turn or weight shift. After watching this i'm booming my 4 Iron. Yesterday, i could barely hit it.
I watched this video, did what you said and hit my irons 30-40 yards further and straighter instantly. This is the advice I needed, thank you.
Thank you Chris. I love your visual graphics and clear to the point explanations. I have been searching for a view of this very thing but would so appreciate you showing this how I would see the club head and ball looking down from golfers perspective not club head view from spectators view. You are a blessing.
This is the best irons fundamental video in TH-cam. Excellent didactic.
I have saved this in golf playlist and always rewatch it when I’m losing confidence in my iron play! Thank you mate
Three minutes in to this video and I've already improved my shot. I appreciate your time and expertise.
Excellent. So much relevant detail presented in an easy to understand way,
Thank you.
I really liked the 'blue spot' mental aid for helping with a bottoming out the swing at the right point. Great stuff.
This one suggestion completely changed my game. THANK YOU!
Your breakdown, positioning and executing were perfect. I make that "clicky" sound during practice sometimes. Now I know why. Thanks!!
Excellent description of how to hit the ball….clearly explained thanks
Very interesting and very well explained Chris. Many thanks.
Chris, following this video, I’ve added 25 yards through the bag! You’re a godsend! Great stuff, keep it up and a massive thank you!
Thanks a whole bunch. The way you explained it was very very helpful to this new golfer. I couldn’t figure out how or why I would occasionally hit it right and mostly wrong the rest of the time
At 5:07 Chris talks about body position. This movement with you hips is the key. After watching this video, I’ve never hit the irons more pure and as long. I have an incredibly slow swing speed. My backswing is very limited. But this little change in my setup helped so much. Thank you.
Great video, very detailed explanation! Love the deer showing up in the background at 4:28!
This changed everything for me...I have spent so much time on swing mechanics...but understanding this concept made a huge difference...I just tried to keep this video in mind and make my iron strike the balls on the sweet spot and my form/mechanics/lag all started to sort of "take care of themselves"...great explanation
THANKS, THE BEST OF ANY VIDEOS IVE WATCHED, CLEAR, CONCISE AND SO HELPFUL
I am struggling to hit my irons. This in-depth explanation helps and clarifies in my mind what my swing should be like for a good solid strike . 👍👍👍
A complete tutorial on iron theory/ technique basics. Great video Chris!
Thanks Larry 👍
Thanks a lot a great explanation of iron swing. Will take it to the range and then the course. Thanks again.
Great video Chris. Found this area of my game really needs work and this should help massively!
Thank you so much Rick, just what I been searching for
Every channel presenting golf tips says they have the best system to learn the golf swing. I have watched many of them. These videos give me the best understanding of what a golf stroke is and how to produce it. I believe it is because the explanations make the most since to me so I can apply the ideas. It isn't enough to say here is how you do it - watch me hit the ball. Great job bud.
One of the best explanations on how to hit with an iron. Thank you.
I'm really struggling with my iron shots and I've never had it explained like this before.Gonna try the dot on my club on the range for certain
Great lesson! I have improved my iron shots by insuring that my hands finish ahead of the clubhead. This really reinforced that thinking.
Best explanation of striking irons i've ever seen on TH-cam
Thanks Kevin 👍
Hey Chris I’ve been golfing on and off for 19 Years. I’m 34 have never broken 85 (usually hitting 95). In the last couple years I’ve finally made the progression from a few lessons from a friend and now get that tour style ball flight on my low irons and wedges. And I drive the ball well 260-280 depending on the day basically straight and predictable. This is the first video I’ve watched where I you’ve made the basics of a gold swing so apparent and obvious. I have never been able to hit 6-3i well, but I think with some of these tips I’ll get there. I have a pretty nasty but predictable hook on those irons. I’ll stop the rambling but I look forward reviewing your videos.
You sound exactly like me
Wonderful explanation of how the club works!
Direct and to the point. I love this instruction
For Long iron do we hit 1 inches behind the ball or hit directly at the ball
Such an informative and well explained video. Thanks Chris.
Great video. It makes me understand why some of my iron shots have that “clicking sound”. I now know what my body is supposed to do to hit the ball correctly. I’m definitely trying this tomorrow at the range.
Thanks Chris. Fantastic explanation. Nail on the head moment for me.
Very good tutorial on iron play. Good reminders for improving performance. Excellent for beginners and the “weekend warrior” alike. You do an outstanding job with your detailed yet easy to understand explanations. Thank you for the video. Very helpful.
Another great video. Between yesterday’s and today’s I can see my iron game at a new level. Thanks a bunch
Thanks Chris, brilliant explanation.
Thank you I am new to golf and this made a lot of sense and was explained in a way i really understood I need to get out and practice now 😊
Great explanation, seen lots of videos on this but yours is definitely the easiest to understand and put in to practice 👍🏻
Great explanation, I’ll try it tomorrow at the range.
What great information,well presented and easy for a senior newbie to understand,thank you very much.
Ryan great video . I completely lost my iron game . Going back to the basics is what I needed to hear and do , i think this video will help me a great deal . I never was a great iron player but I was never as bad as I am now . Ryan I'm hitting all my long clubs very well but hitting my mid to short irons closer to the hossell . Do you have a video for my problem . I'm going to practice this and hope this is the answer. Again great video . Thank you .
First part explaining ball, centre of face, and shaft angle is gold
Awesome Chris! Thank you for straight forward golf instruction and explanation!
Brilliant video, would love to see a slow almost freeze frame the actual impact to leaving the iron of the gold ball
I have been golfing only a couple of months but I sort of discovered what you are saying on my own but in a more simple way. I found I make better contact when I keep my stroke short sort of like when I put but also swing my hips forward, that would naturally be akin to generating the swing you refer to. As you improve you can extend the length of the swing, but I find when I try to hit the ball hard is when hit it 20 ft instead.
What a great video Chris. Your explanation is simple and easy to understand. Thank you.
it's so simple it just might work! great explanation!
Excellent video with real clarity and presented very well. nice job👍
Fantastic explanation. I'm new to the sport and this is quite helpful.
This instruction I believe is the best on you tube.
John
Chris that is one of the best swings I’ve seen. Thanks for the great advice
Just watched bit of a light bulb moment of what I was doing wrong going to watch a few more times really enjoying your tips
Hello Chris. Great Video. I would only have one question. Ball position? Can you make a video talking about ball position in your stance for lets say 5, 7, 9 irons? Thank you!
Great lesson Chirs now i know i dont tape a divet on my iron shots i will do this drill, thanks.
Thx. Very good explanation. But I always dun understand will it lost a lot of loft.
Lovely, But Can you add more slow mo replays... they are very useful. I rewatched the one in this video a lot of time to see everything you talked about.. rotation, leaning , and striking .. very insightful.
Absolutely brilliant 👏. Top video as always
Chris love your videos. I'm having trouble hitting a lob or sand wedge with any distance. I see you and other instructors hitting 90 to 100 yards. Can you please help me?
I force my right big toe into the ground on the backswing. I’m a right handed so left big toe for left handlers. Backswing slowly. Release the pressure on the big toe on the downswing but keep the weight on your your leading leg. Focus really hard on looking at the back of the ball. Don’t look anywhere else. Try to see the club strike the ball. Release through the shot and follow through to a classic golfers pose. My new fitted clubs has me down to 10 handicap from 19 in just 8 weeks. Best golf I have ever played. I’m 60 yo BTW.
Excellent explanation thank you 👍👍
Love the tips hope to see a video on striking the 3 wood soon.
Thanks Buford
Another great video Chris. Time and again, you do the best job of explaining the technical aspects in a way that's easy to understand. Would you recommend using a slower or shorter swing, even during a round, until the consistency is there?
Such a great explanation without metaphors. It’s science really.
Great lesson, thank you!
Another amazing lesson ! Thx my brotha
Another good video from you Chris.You explain and demonstrate everything extremely well.
+Bob Runciman thanks Bob
Finally, a simple explanation!
Best explanation I have heard. Thanks.
One of the first videos that actually helps the majority of other confuse me. Really well explained and will look for me from Chris thankyou
Thanks Nicky glad it helped 👍
Thanks mate, I will try this out on the Woodford course tomorrow!!
Anyone else notice the deer at 4:40
There is another deer at 4:29.
Great video.. thanks Chris.
I noticed in your practice shot towards the end your left arm was fairly and tightly straight during shot. Where is your focus point on your body during take away and coming down to the ball and hitting? How do you keep your left arm still so relax? Thanks
This is a great lesson Chris,really well explained.Thanks.
First ever public comment - super simplistic, but brilliantly explained and very clever.
John
Im a new golfer. I've had a couple of lessons but I seem to be very inconsistent. One day I'll go to the range and think I'm made progress. The next day I go backwards. I'm looking forward to trying these tips out. Any reason why my shots with a hybrid or driver go left ?
Thank you. This was helpful.
As a recreational golfer with zero training from a golf pro, this is one of rhe best explanations/tutorial I've seen yet. Thanks.
Just brilliant! Now looking for a clip about the swing itself..?
Great Explanation. Thank you.
Going to the range this morning and will have a marker pen with me …. 🍻!
fantastic lesson
Thanks so much. My irons roll on the target line or fly really low. I think this will help. Next I will have to figure out the flubbed chip shot. Blading or rolls up the face 2’ in front of me.
thanks Chris, do you present the forward shaft lean and forward weight shift during your setup or does it emerge during the downswing?
It all becomes so obvious once you explain it in simple steps. Great video
Been playing a long time, but my iron shots are high and short. I've been trying to concentrate on a better impact position but I ended up doing a lot of shanks. If I stay with my old swing, its spot on, but my 8 iron is 130 yds and my 4 iron is 170. I'll watch your iron videos, but I really need some good practice tips when in the range. Thanks for another great video!
Mustang Larry
Exactly what I needed, thanks.
I love the video sweet and simple. Wish me luck out there😊
Great tuition,well explained,thanks
Thank you for the content