3 biggest driver mistakes golfers make (easy, simple fix)
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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This TH-cam channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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I just picked up golf again at the tail end of COVID after 20 years. I picked up a cheap package set and took it for a spin. I went to the range and obviously, I had no clue what I was doing. I couldn't hit my driver to save my life. The hits were so inconsistent that I took the club out of my bag entirely and borrowed an old draw face from a friend. At the end of my first season, I was hitting around 100 at my local course. Its a fairly challenging course too. The first challenge I had was eliminating my slice. Done. Then, distance. These videos helped fix that too. I went from 220 with a 15* slice to pushing 290 on a slight draw (The new fitted Stealth driver might have helped a bit with the distance). With the help I've gotten from these videos on my Drives, my irons, and my putting, Rick, you've helped me shave 20 strokes off my game in less than a year. I started the season at 105 from the whites. My last round of the season was an 85 from the blues. Thanks so much Rick, your videos have helped my game immensely.
If you could do a new video for putting and bunker shots, I might actually break 80 next year.
Thanks again.
Thanks!
I miss these golf tip videos! Bring back the tutorials… this channel has taught me how to play golf! From never playing to 23 handicap in 2 years… love the game!! ❤
A year and a half ago, I put to practice several videos from Rick about the driver and doing work at the driving range. And after about a dozen range sessions I gained confidence out on the course. Now on to current times...if I "miss" the fairway it is only by 3-4 yards.
So huge thanks to Rick and his efforts.
crazy how practicing the correct way makes you so confident on the course. I've done the same thing and my driving is one of the stronger aspects of my game.
Yeah its not hard to miss a 100 yard wide fairway clown
@@TheChellCountryV2 also not hard to not be kind. Everyone has a different skill set in life and any progress is awesome whether in the game of golf or the game of life. Cheers to a more positive being!
I'm 29 and been golfing casually for the last 10 years. I've never had lessons or anything like that and I've always picked up on new things fairly easy. Golfing has been my biggest challenge though. There are times where I have such amazing days on the course, but I really don't know why or what I did to achieve these results. The next time I would go out and golf and thought I was doing everything the same, the results varied so drastically and I was never consistent. This week I had one of the worst days on the course with my driver ever and I ended up teeing off with my 4 or 5 iron. Because of how bad that day was, I decided to take to TH-cam for some tips and you came up. I've watched a bunch of your videos about how to approach the ball, how to grip the club, posture, etc. It all makes sense, and I feel like it will allow me to be much more consistent. I haven't been able to take any of these tips to the driving range yet, I will in 2 days, but I'm super excited to actually step up to the ball with a plan instead of just mindlessly hitting it without really having any type of setup/checklist. Thanks for all the dedication you put into these videos.
I get it....I used to have days like that,but Rick made a similar video a while back,and the biggest take away from that was ball position and hitting up on the ball.
Don't forget the hip rotation.👍👍
Fellow 29 year old here. I also feel that way. I was a pretty solid multi sport athlete and I pick up most sports and body movements easily. I recently hit 53 on a back 9 and that has been my best round (just started the first week in june) can’t wait to use Ricks videos in the future! Good luck! And hope you grow as well!
Geez. TMI...
Im 33 and only picked it up last year, no lessons either and thanks to Rick and a select few YT golfers I shot 101 earlier in the week. That said, i could go out this evening and be lucky to shoot under 120. Its definitely the most unforgiving sport I've ever tried.
Golf is hard
Just watched the video, went to the course to give it a try. Well, I’m 74 and usually post a 45 for 9, bogey golf. Today, I use a persimmon 4 wood of the tee, the ball flew high, straight, and long! I got a birdie, a par and 7 bogeys,,, 42! 8 out of 9 fairways. Thanks Rick! And by the way I watched an older one of your videos and switched to the Taylor Made TP5 ball, made a difference.
I'm 42 just started playing golf amd got all new ping 425 drivers and your videos are helping me learn this game. Thank you very much
Rick…sir you’re a legend of its own breed! I’ve been following your videos for about 3 yrs now. The multiple levels of improvements made to my game are without a doubt are from your videos!
I actually sent you an email to say thanks and to invite you to my bachelor party in Scottsdale this July! Hahah
Nonetheless…thank you sir!
Cheers Pal!
Number 2, the tilt, is what fixed my slice and I'm forever indebted. Your instructional videos are top-notch! Thanks!
TH-cam suggested your channel to me for no apparent reason and I have been watching it for about two or three weeks now. After years of not golfing, I want to golf again. Thank you for your instruction and interesting videos.
I've saved this video and I watch it before every round. It's made a huge difference in my consistency. Thanks Rick!
Thanks for the tips, Rick.
Rick I’ve been watching for about a year and after a lot of work at the range I just hit my first 300+ yard drive. Thank you for making these videos and keep going! 😃
Good stuff kev! Keep grinding man those 300yd ones feel and look great
Nice job! I’m at 220ish so still got a ways to go 😅
I hit 285 today thanks to Rick. Could barely hit 230 last week
This is great for my 5 year old who likes to take a step back as she swings - the way you show it incorporates what she already does! Could you make a 5 minute video for young kids teaching them the steps for a good swing?
Long time watcher, first time commenter. I have been struggling with driver this year. Played 18 holes tonight and took driver on 10 of them. Watched this last night and gave it a try. The lining up and then pivoting/moving of my left foot slightly as indicated in your video has hands down had a great impact.
7/10 drives went 25 yards further and only had a minor 5-10 yard fade as opposed to a power fade/slice.
Will keep at this but this is the first bit of advice in a long time that’s had an immediate impact.
I also took the same set up for my 3 wood and hybrid but took the left foot and extra half step for each. 3 wood needs more investigation but I was absolutely flushing my hybrid almost arrow straight.
Cheers Rick 👍🏻
Thanks! Your educational videos are wonderful, straightforward and so well demonstrated!
I've been really struggling with my driver for weeks now- pulling everything left. Today I tried the set up in this video and bombed every driver straight down the middle. My playing partners couldn't believe the difference
Thanks for this Rick - you've transformed my game
Rick I just want to thank you. I've been playing just over 1 year. I get most my golf tips from you. I shot an 88 today. Thank you.
I was just thinking earlier this morning, "I wonder if Rick has any driver tip videos. I'd love to have more consistency." And here we are. Good video, I can't wait to give these a try.
Second time on the range today. I used Rick’s tips and was hitting the ball a lot better and longer than the last time. Still slicing but one step at a time!
I can't help but think, easier said than done. One thing about TH-cam videos is that you can get a concept to take to the range but it's hard to teach yourself with a youtube video. One day I feel like I am doing these things.. then the next day it feels the same but it isn't working. I am slowly coming to the conclusion that lessons are the only way to really get better.. Have someone who knows and can recognise your mistakes and help you correct them. I watch all kinds of videos from Rick and Pete and Matt and Mark and Grant and James and I can go on and on... Without someone recognising you aren't doing what you think or feel like you are, it's very hard to make changes. I won't say some videos can't help. Chipping videos are often very helpful but that's because there is a much shorter and slower swing involved. Trying to learn to hit driver on your own is hard. I honestly have so many things I am trying to think about that it's hard to get them all right and one thing can derail a good swing.. Weight, balance, take away, hip turn, knee bend, level, grip, ball position, body tilt... My brain hurts thinking about all the things you gotta get right for even these three things to work correctly... :(
You probably own a cell phone. Video yourself to see if what you feel you are doing is really what your doing. The two are often not the same. No other club requires more trust than the driver. It's the longest swing, turning your back away from the target the farthest, and tempo is everything. Study the pro's and compare what your doing from the video you take of yourself to their swings.
Rick, thanks for all the work you put into making these videos. I've learned...and have been able to apply...several of your lessons. I must confess, part of the reason I tune in to your channel is that you have (or had) a doppelgänger. My brother, Steve. He past away 30 years ago. When I see you sometimes I turn down the sound and just watch and smile. Thanks
Production value and editing on point as always, great job guys!
I never watch these kind of videos expecting the tips to really help all that much, but I feel like these 3 tips could really make a difference in my swing straight away. Much love Rick 👍🏻
謝謝！
I have always struggled with consistency on driver, but the stance and ball position made an instant impact! Thanks Rick!
I was hitting my driver super low, and sometimes would just straight top it. Stingers and worm burners for days. I used this setup, and now my apex is much higher ( 90+ft) and my carry distance is 40-50 yards further! This setup video has saved my golf season from the terrible driver woes I have been plagued with! Playing much better and confidence with driver has gone way up! Thanks Rick! 😎
I've started hitting the fairway most of the time with your help
Rick you are truly one of the greatest online teachers out there!
Really appreciate how you break things down for us “amateurs”.
Just wish you were here in the States to get lessons in person.
Thank you again sir!!!
New to the game, so frustrating and loads of info to take in ...why am I addicted ? 😃
I spent the entire time at the range yesterday topping my driver over and over again... Came so close to snapping it out of frustration. Watched this video and went back to the range and I was bombing my driver straight and far! I can't thank you enough Rick! Saved me from buying a new driver that I can't afford! Cheers mate!
Thank you dear Ric. I am heading to the Driving Range now. Another gem from you. God Bless you always.
Love your videos! I watched the complete driver setup series and it got me down to a 93 last time I played
Balance is such an underused word in swing tips videos yet I think it’s the key to all sports, so I was very pleased to hear you mention it here. Whether it’s striking a football, tennis ball or golf ball, having balance at and through impact makes a huge difference…just wish I practised what I preach better!!
Wow. Finally treated myself to a new driver and was consistently hitting the top edge. I looked through a range of YT videos. This one actually nailed it for me. Many thanks Rick!!
Best driving video I've seen in many years, and pretty simple to follow. Cheers Rick.
Awesome tips Rick, I finding keeping my swing thoughts as simple as these really help 👍👍 Definitely trying the turning front foot out next time on range
True, sometimes I can forget to turn and start blocking them right!
@@breakingparthequest3601 same here. Now feeling and knowing that I’ve not rotated has made a big difference to my game. It has brought down the number of slices and reduced my handicap really quickly.
Rick I just start playing these video help a lot I have alot to learn but enjoy playing the game even if I have bad rounds
I've never seen you hit 3 drives that great in a row, ever. Just perfect! You should watch this tutorial before your next Break 75 Rick ;-p
Rick I’ve been using these tips and have improved my contact, ball flight, and distance. Thank you!
I was hitting down on the ball with the big stick, only getting about 320 with roll out - but after taking Rick's tips to heart, I am now flying it around 360+ (into the wind of course).
OMG! If I had a nickel for every comment bragging about 280 to 300 yard drives, and they could ACTUALLY get it out there anywhere near that far (excluding the one downwind/downhill that hit the cart path), I might have a nickel! Rick is a pro who hits it around 280 on a good day. Most amateurs' drives are nowhere near that length - 220 to 240 is more like it, while 250 is a much more realistic goal for the average golfer. Unless the ball is struck the middle of the clubface with consistency, and that golfer has ball speeds of at least 170 mph, 300 yard drives are a fantasy.
Great tips !! I was struggling with driver for decades but he made it easy ! Thanks a ton
Nice add on to the other driver videos you've done Rick - got rid of that fade(again!)at the range this morning ☺️
Been struggling with my driver, I have never tried to angle my left foot like that. Gonna try that today, thanks Rick!
You have helped me with drive more than any lesson I have taken. I am on automatic from the tee now..
I have tried the setup where I turn my foot from 12 to 11 o’clock. Huge difference in my drives. I am more consistent with my drives now. I am getting lower scores on my card now because I’m in the fairway and my drives are absolutely longer. Keep the great tips coming Rick.
Super video Rick. Concise, visual and very informative (and no waffling). Perfect.
I was a terrible slicer for a long long time. The correction was to approach the driver with the thought in my head to swing UP on the ball. I'm trying to launch it into the air not slap down on it like an iron. This thought alone has made a world of difference. You will naturally tilt and be long in the drive swing with this key point being your main thought in the swing. It helped me considerably and I am much more consistent. A bad miss on the driver doesn't spiral off into oblivion, now it's just a miss to the right of the fairway. I learned this from an earlier video of Rick's and now this video helps remind me further to always be thinking about coming through the drive with an upward hit at impact.
For a tilt drill, I hit shots keying on my head staying back thru impact. I found maintaining awareness of my head position in space easier to do then focusing on tilt per se. It really helps having the head as a point of resistance to hit against coming down.
We GUESS there MIGHT be SOME sense in this word salad SOMEWHERE - but we will stick to the advice from the professional for now. Thanks anyway.... 🤔
It's a feel thing, it either works for you or it doesn't.
I know exactly what you’re saying. But I focus on my head & spine position staying still & I can trust I will make good contact. Once you feel it everything makes sense. Lol
Perfect timing for this video because I put my driver back in the bag yesterday evening but after an awful range session I was about to take it straight out again.
Anyhow spurred on by your video, I went back down to the range tonight but it was super busy so had to go outside (where there are no autotees) and just used a tall rubber tee off an old practice mat and followed your routine. The difference this evening was incredible and left the range absolutely buzzing (never hit the driver so consistently straight and long before) but having to use that rubber tee also made me realise something I have been doing wrong and that is not setting ball up high enough.
The autotees on my range don't get the ball high enough and last night I was often hitting the mat just before the ball even on the highest setting. In contrast I probably had that happen only 5 times out of 75 balls tonight.
I’m not one to look for the next best golf tip but after watching this vid and taking it to the course…wow. It’s been ages since I hit the ball like that. As a matter of fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever hit the driver on that high of a trajectory. I hit several in the 300 range which at my age is awesome. My playing partner was shocked. Thanks, Rick!
Love another driving tips video. Some might say he makes too many videos on how to hit a driver but to me, if you're serious about getting decent enough and STAYING decent where you can play with anyone and have fun, you can't just watch these videos once but over and over and over. I watch his Complete Guides Videos at least once a month if not twice.
Fantastic Tip that Rick. Of late I’ve been hitting the driver low of the tee and it’s been getting very frustrating. Watched the video yesterday and played golf today using the pre routine set up. I kid you not every drive I hit went high and long, back to my normal self.
Thank you once again.
Keith Hardy.
Thanks for that. I will start doing these and hopefully it will help my swing.
the video quality is second to none. On top of the amazing coaching. =)
I love this guy...he could retake shots and make himself look great but puts out his awful shots/rounds ...makes you feel that even a club pro struggles with this bloody game lol..keep up the great videos
Literally went to the range today implemented the front foot tip and stoped turning my body hard and early, I was hitting 280 yard high draws for the first time in like 2 months! No more slices 👏🏻 legend Rick!
Saw what might help. Rick has definitely helped me in areas. Trying this my next outing for sure
I know I can only do one thing at a time. Any more than that, and I am all over the place. SO... Thank you for the positioning. Knowing just the positioning part should help. Thanks!
i just started golfing this will help me a lot thank you
Great video! Ball placement like that and grip made me a good driver for this my second year of golf
I have always struggled marrying the concepts of #2 and #3 together, and NO ONE talks about how to keep that side tilt at impact without hanging back. Thank you for covering this.
I've used these tips Rick and they definitely have been a huge help for me. Many thanks!
Great tip Rick, going to try this tomorrow morning!
Good information that's always good to review. Over time I tend to lose attention to the details that you described in your video. Then my score starts to climb again. I have great golf days, and then things slip in the wrong direction. Ground hog day kind of stuff
You described me hitting it super low all the time. Going to try these tips next time out. Thanks!
Your advice has seriously helped my performance, I’m confident enough to be playing my first ever actual game in a couple of weeks! Thanks for all the advice mate!
Recently taken up golf and started watching your videos. Your tips and tricks are helping me a lot to progress 👍🏼 thank you
really love the tips and have religiously watched your fix my slice and then fix my hook videos which have proven really useful and help my game a lot (from someone who just accepted they sliced forever)
Good tips mate I’m of to the range to try this out will keep you posted 😂👍
I have recently been watching ur old vids and gold bidder I highly would love if you guys would do a season 2 of the golf bidder challenge
Thank you Rick! I have been struggling with this club so much lately...on a Trackman I was hitting down with a closed face, and pulling to the left side....resulting in my power pull hook...😁I have been working ton these very things you are pointing out here, thanks for making it easy to understand, especially the ball position, thanks again!
Keep up the great work Rick... Brilliant channel
Thank you for your instructions!
Recently started hitting my driver low on the face losing distance. Changed my setup routine just as you do here and I’m back to great ball flights. Thank you Rick!!!
Thanks for a very good video. I've been playing golf for just over 2 years and have managed to get my handicap down from 25 to 20. The best thing to get extra distance is to absolutely clatter the ball as hard as possible and most of the time it will go in the right direction. If it is going all over the place then you're probably doing something else wrong. Good luck. Johnny Muscles.
Nicely done! Quick and to the point.
Awesome video Rick. So simple but looks so effective. I can’t wait to give these three tips a go on the course and see the results.
Been watching a few of your videos this past week. Put some of your tips to practice this morning and could tell a difference. Thank you for the tips 🤙🏼
I’ve just played my third round using the setup you described. I can tell you I am hitting it straighter, longer and I am more consistent. My friends are amazed how far I am hitting the ball. I was a mid 90s player. Now I’m hitting mid to low 80s
Thanks Rick for some more very useful information.
I've been playing for 12 weeks. Picked up the game at 40 years old. Took this drill on the range and I swear I hit 280 carry. I couldn't believe it. This changed everything.
Your instruction is the best. Your videos have helped me tremendously. Thank you!
Happy birthday Rick!! Thank you so much for all of your amazing videos.
Working on it! Thanks for the tips Rick.
Awesome video Rick, love your content😍😍
👍Simple tips are a real winner. Thanks.
Good tips Rick will try them next time on course, have been struggling big time with my driver, though I hit my irons perfectly fine driver is a big slice🙃!!
Rick!! This is my weakest club and it’s so frustrating but I’m gonna work on these techniques and I’m gonna let you know how I do. I’ll be back in touch my friend. Thank you.
Great tips! .... Thanks Rick.
Also, i like to choke down on my grip about one inch. ... I give up a 'little' bit distance but, I get a much better drive. But that's just me.
Your tips are awesome Rick! If you ever come to Santa Barbara, CA I would love to hire you for some lessons.
I spent my entire childhood and young adult life hitting my driver shorter than all of my friends and competitors. I took 11 years off just getting back into it because of ricks videos, and I now hit my driver a mile and straight! Changed the way I play golf now. Wish he did these videos 15-20 years ago lol
I'm new to golf, and I enjoy watching you Rick! You've been extremely helpful! Continue the excellent work!
I use to hold my weight on the back so much that I would end up with a bad duck hook. Once I learned how to not only stay behind the ball, but the art of delaying the move and shifting the weight at the end.. then I was golden. Straight bombs 280 plus and that's not even swinging my hardest. Great refresher Rick!
Same.
Thank you for making this video it helps because I'm a junior golfer
I Hit the 3 longest drives I have ever hit today at the driving range at 251 268 and 277 I was absolutely over the moon and will be mentioning this to mates for several weeks
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@@rip1264 not gay
Really helping it think another thing is ball position knowing where and how high to place the ball
Every single video I watch at the start is always “ I’m Ryan Rustan and I’m josh Kelly”
Great tips Rick definitely will help me ..
Thanks for the tips as always!!