We hope you enjoyed this video! Some great tips here from Rickie, that we know will help a lot of golfers out there! Hit the LIKE if Rickie could help improve your short game👌👍
Great ambassador of the game. Problem with most golfers, especially me, we aren't confident in putting and those elaborate shots is gonna best chance of getting close(if it works)
I’m amazed at the humility of these top class players. When Rickie said “ and pray that it goes well “ when he was about to hit his next shot, goes to show how tough the sport of golf is and the reason why it’s so much more a mental game rather than pure skill.
Golf is a sport where, if play enough and want to succeed, you must embrace failure, not hide from it. I feel that underlying principle makes pros humble by default. This doesn’t diminish their charity work and kindness.
He's always stays by the 18th tee to congratulate the winner, even in tournaments that he ends up losing while on contention. I can't wait for him to win a major. He deserves it.
Coming back to this video for reference and it's so great to see this after Rickie's play as of late and picking up that win in Detroit! Just hearing him mention how he's trying to piece things back together here, 2 years ago, and kept the grind going is inspiring. Always love his positivity and perspective and how it's not just about the end goal. Enjoy what you're doing each and every day! As always, great video guys, and really appreciate all you do for us amateurs out here!
Seems like a good guy Rickie, guess that’s backed up by the fact that everyone on the tour seems to like him and never heard a bad word said about him. Great tips as well, keep it simple.
I've converted to practicing 80% of the time with my 52 and learning to hit that type of shot - it really teaches you about opening the face, using the bounce, and hitting right checking slice spin. That would be my advice to everyone out there - learn to hit low spinning shots & high soft shots with your 52 - when you then get a 56/58 in your hands, it will be like cheating - I can't tell you how much my chipping & pitching improved once this became the focus of almost all my practice time.
that lob shot w/ the face open from the fairway is a dangerous shot. the bounce on the wedge can make you shank that shot so easily. thats a shot you would rarely want to play. hence the reason rickie says it's a low percentage shot lol.
The 30 ~ 50 yard shot is my favorite out of everything I hit during a round. I spent one entire summer hitting at least 1,000 balls a week from inside 60 yards because I couldn't hit that shot and it was killing my game. I got rather good at it (although not nearly in the same league as even the bottom tier pros) and it has been a game saver. For me, the best combination is the Titleist Pro V1 ball and my old (1980's) Ping Eye 2 Sand wedge (57½° loft).
I’m a massive advocate of the ‘7 iron chip and run’ when there’s nothing in front of you. Always struggled with my pitches and still do but there’s nothing wrong with the bump and run. Good to see Rickie agrees. 👍🏻
@@christopherw3007commit to the shot, with a fast FOLLOW THROUGH. fastest part at the bottom, and the hinge and hold would help greatly. Take a bucket of balls and your wedge to the range and go just as fast through, but different length of backswing. Hope it helps :) !
“The lie determines the shot”, very telling comment. I often try something I shouldn’t at times but Rickey’s careful placement for the spinner and the number of times he mentioned the grass tells me that I don’t understand enough about turf. I think you guys also had a video last year with Rahm, he was also commenting on grain and turf when chipping.
If Grass can get between the Face and the Ball, then the grass will diminish SPIN, turning the "Checking Up" Shot into a Pitch and Run that lands too far and then runs too far, usually leaving a long come back Putt.
If you watch Ricky describe the short "lob" shot with his 60 and hands flat-watch how he leads with the heel of the club to assure that the head stays open and he uses the bounce. McIlroy gave that tip on one of the TM videos when discussing similar shots, including bunker shots. Just another way to "think" about it
Very good. I can say a lot of us lose shots on the course because we get a image in our head of how a pitch or chip/flop could look and then spoon it rather than playing the easy shot.
Just want to say thanks for this video. These tips have given me so much confidence pitching the ball. One big take away for me is that the hands have to drop when you open up the face. What a revelation! Thank you!!!
I'm very envious of you two guys spending some time with Ricky, I had watched him on TV prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup match but seeing him as an 18 Yr old under tremendous pressure coming from 3 or 4 down in his singles match at 'Dormy ' to gain a half and making 3 long quick putts all I believe with a break has made me a big fan of his. Also he doesn't tend to over hit his shorter putts but gauges the break carefully and generally his putts drop on an exact pace rather than hitting the back of the hole firmly, Ricky Fowler I hope you come back stronger than ever And wish you well along with a major or four.
Great video. I have a tendency to pull my pitch shots left, do you have any idea on what may be happening there please? I set up with my weight on my lead side and a narrow, slightly open stance.
Initial thing I would look for if I could see you play this, is your path back away from the ball. If I take the Clubhead to the outside or even straight back, I end up Left. It's not really a pull, because of the Open stance, just a Straight Shot initially Aimed Left of Target. My feel is an opening of the clubface, while swinging slightly to the Inside of Target Line.
Totally agree with Ricky on chips, more of a “hinge and hold” works so much better and consistently than trying to get back to 90* or nutrual, unless your going for more of a flop. I keep seeing TH-cam golfers suggest getting back to that 90*, just seems very scoopy, easy to hit fat or blade when doing that, rather than letting your lead hand (glove hand) lead and catching it nice and crisp.
These two guys do an excellent job. It looked to me like the spin shot only works if the ball is sitting up a bit. If you have that, open the face until the back of the club lays on the grass. Then, cut across the ball a bit using an outside in half-stroke. This is all touch & feel, so there is no short & brisk stroke. It's a longer, smoother stroke & you have to go with your best guess on how fast you swing.
Always use my favorite Rickie Fowler line from Playing Lessons from the Pro’s: “Don’t F-up the Layup” 😂🤣 Such a great dude! Love the video and instruction… want to go practice now…
Great advice and tips. Best tip was to hit a 7 iron or 4 iron and not try to hit the perfect shot. I personally use an 8 iron or my hybrid to just get it on the green. Keep up the great content!
I’ve found the key to making better short shots is to just relax the arms and body as much as possible to avoid tensing up and missing/thinning the ball, and choke up a bit for control and to reduce the swing weight naturally.
"What's the easiest way to get it as close as possible" reminds me of one of Lee Trevino's biggest tips "the best shot to play is usually the simplest one".
Fantastic piece on chipping, but I have a question that I have not found anyone talks about, that is the double hit. Every once in awhile I will hit a chip and somehow manage to catch the ball and hit it again. I turn my body with the swing and have a good extension with the back of my left hand facing the target., I don't feel like I flip the club, but could that be the reason?
Currently practicing my chips from about 75 feet out was curious how to put even if it's a little bit of backspin on the ball just for a little more control so the ball isn't always going passed the hole.
My shot game struggle is where to land my chip shot to allow the ball to roll close to the hole; e.g. from 30 meters away, using a 8 iron or a 9 iron , 56° wedge, in general, how far from the hole should I land the ball?
Random question what are you guys wearing on your fore arms ? I often get sore forearms from golf especially from the range is it something to do with that or just a accessory haha
Probably the most important tip from Rickie was that amateurs should focus on getting it in the hole in 3 shots from there. Best way to take the pressure off the shot and break 90 or 100.
@Meandmygolf Hi guys, thanks as always for your videos. I was wondering if you have anything on arm pressure and positioning? For example, as a right-handed golfer: What should be the left arm and right arms' positions at address and level of tension in both. Is it the same throughout? Does it adjust throughout the swing? I typically try to keep my left arm straight, and this causes more tension in it, and my right arm more loose, so as to try to promote the angle/lag on the downswing through impact. I'm just not sure however about the FEELING of all this. My instructor tells me I come over the top and I am too strong with the arms(first) coming down to impact. I'm trying to get the feeling of lead hip rotation and PULLING my arms down to impact so I can get rid of this issue. Thought I sense that the arm positions and pressure plays a role as well. Anything specific on this? Or maybe you guys can put together a focused video on it. Thanks!
Hitting a shot with your hands low is something I associated with bunker shots but not off the turf, that is a useful little nugget, as is the advice to not go for the hero shot and just get it on the green.
I have always had a problem getting the flight straight to the flag each time I approach the green with a wedge. My ball tends to travel to the right I also have difficulty making a divot with my wedges like if I am going to break it if I do so. Hence the ball travels way pass the flag.
Many Tour Pros play lower bounce on their 58°-60°, than on their 54°-56°, to be able to generate Height and/or Spin from tighter lies. Remember they play into much faster and firmer Greens than a Recreational Golfer will ever see.
Great tip but would it be possible to have some slow motion close up footage of the club striking the ball? That would at me visualize what should happen with spinning these shots.
Hi together from Germany 🙂 Yes, its fully correct...sometimes you dont need shots Rickie can do, but the Fun Factor weights much more sometimes playing with a good Friend 🙂 Greets Matthias
We hope you enjoyed this video! Some great tips here from Rickie, that we know will help a lot of golfers out there! Hit the LIKE if Rickie could help improve your short game👌👍
Great ambassador of the game. Problem with most golfers, especially me, we aren't confident in putting and those elaborate shots is gonna best chance of getting close(if it works)
Great info and examples however the camera angles to see hit hitting and the ball landing where terrible
I’m amazed at the humility of these top class players. When Rickie said “ and pray that it goes well “ when he was about to hit his next shot, goes to show how tough the sport of golf is and the reason why it’s so much more a mental game rather than pure skill.
Yes it's great to see that. All the players were awesome.
@@byrontaylor2407 i thought that until i fined it 80 past the green in to the bush 😅
@@byrontaylor2407 What in the world are you talking about?
Golf is a sport where, if play enough and want to succeed, you must embrace failure, not hide from it. I feel that underlying principle makes pros humble by default. This doesn’t diminish their charity work and kindness.
A good reminder that while they make it look easy, it's not easy.
I love Ricky. Such a humble, talented golfer. Easy to listen to.
"What shot do you struggle with in your short game"
Yes
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That one hop stop was nice. Ricky sandbagging saying how hard it is, he nailed it!
It was so tough off that lie too. So good
I really hope to see rickie get in contention very soon. I love to root for him. He just seems like a good, honorable dude.
He's always stays by the 18th tee to congratulate the winner, even in tournaments that he ends up losing while on contention. I can't wait for him to win a major. He deserves it.
this aged well
Coming back to this video for reference and it's so great to see this after Rickie's play as of late and picking up that win in Detroit! Just hearing him mention how he's trying to piece things back together here, 2 years ago, and kept the grind going is inspiring. Always love his positivity and perspective and how it's not just about the end goal. Enjoy what you're doing each and every day! As always, great video guys, and really appreciate all you do for us amateurs out here!
The videos you guys put out with the pros are invaluable to us amateurs. Fantastic work
Thanks Adam! Glad you enjoyed it and can help you👍
Seems like a good guy Rickie, guess that’s backed up by the fact that everyone on the tour seems to like him and never heard a bad word said about him. Great tips as well, keep it simple.
Yes it seems that way Craig, Really good guy. Would be great to see him challenging for a major.
A class act. Great ambassador for the game!
Yes really good guy. Awesome shots too.
Love Rickie Fowler always great when he’s on the channel
Yes he's top notch.
I've converted to practicing 80% of the time with my 52 and learning to hit that type of shot - it really teaches you about opening the face, using the bounce, and hitting right checking slice spin. That would be my advice to everyone out there - learn to hit low spinning shots & high soft shots with your 52 - when you then get a 56/58 in your hands, it will be like cheating - I can't tell you how much my chipping & pitching improved once this became the focus of almost all my practice time.
Great advice. I never had a 60 so I learned how to hit flops with my 56 and now I get to have an extra club! Lol
that lob shot w/ the face open from the fairway is a dangerous shot. the bounce on the wedge can make you shank that shot so easily. thats a shot you would rarely want to play. hence the reason rickie says it's a low percentage shot lol.
I've always used gap wedge around greens. 52 degrees. It's my go to. Unless I gotta get up real quick then I'll go 60
Outstanding video and Rickie explains it so well and also makes it look so easy
Thanks Tommie. Glad you enjoyed it. Rickie was awesome.
@@meandmygolf. I can imagine, he seems like a real nice guy. I can’t thank you enough for filming these for us
I couldn't wait to put this into my swing pratice. Working with only my 6 iron it was amazing how effective this was for taming my line.
Thanks.
The 30 ~ 50 yard shot is my favorite out of everything I hit during a round. I spent one entire summer hitting at least 1,000 balls a week from inside 60 yards because I couldn't hit that shot and it was killing my game. I got rather good at it (although not nearly in the same league as even the bottom tier pros) and it has been a game saver. For me, the best combination is the Titleist Pro V1 ball and my old (1980's) Ping Eye 2 Sand wedge (57½° loft).
Love those old ping irons I had a set of the zings man and loved them very much
I’m a massive advocate of the ‘7 iron chip and run’ when there’s nothing in front of you. Always struggled with my pitches and still do but there’s nothing wrong with the bump and run. Good to see Rickie agrees. 👍🏻
I used to blade or chunk everything. A neighbor gave me a chipper as a gift and I gotta say it feels like cheating lol
@@christopherw3007commit to the shot, with a fast FOLLOW THROUGH. fastest part at the bottom, and the hinge and hold would help greatly. Take a bucket of balls and your wedge to the range and go just as fast through, but different length of backswing. Hope it helps :) !
“The lie determines the shot”, very telling comment. I often try something I shouldn’t at times but Rickey’s careful placement for the spinner and the number of times he mentioned the grass tells me that I don’t understand enough about turf. I think you guys also had a video last year with Rahm, he was also commenting on grain and turf when chipping.
If Grass can get between the Face and the Ball, then the grass will diminish SPIN, turning the "Checking Up" Shot into a Pitch and Run that lands too far and then runs too far, usually leaving a long come back Putt.
Rick is a class act. If there is anyone who is due to win a major ... it's Rick
Uploaded the season before his worst season ever. 2 years later.. still no majors. 😢 I really hope he gets 1 as well.
@@LucoMcc he’s overdue!
Hey piers and Andy, can you help me with turning over the club to much or to soon, causing a pull/hook my swing is in-out.
Go Rickie! I'd love him to win a major one day.
4:16 great response from Ricky. Good commentary for the average golfer to understand some more complexities of short game in golf.
If you watch Ricky describe the short "lob" shot with his 60 and hands flat-watch how he leads with the heel of the club to assure that the head stays open and he uses the bounce. McIlroy gave that tip on one of the TM videos when discussing similar shots, including bunker shots. Just another way to "think" about it
Very good. I can say a lot of us lose shots on the course because we get a image in our head of how a pitch or chip/flop could look and then spoon it rather than playing the easy shot.
Love Rickie and the tp5x pix he helped design! They have helped my putting so much vs using the sharpie line!
Great to hear!
Just want to say thanks for this video. These tips have given me so much confidence pitching the ball. One big take away for me is that the hands have to drop when you open up the face. What a revelation! Thank you!!!
Absolutely enjoyed this! Thank you. Watching the technique was inspiring but listening to the thought process - invaluable!
Love me some Rickie! Fellow OSU alum! He looks much better in orange than I do. Love the instructions!
"Good play is, hopefully right around the corner..." Two years later, back in the winner's circle. Congrats, Ricky! And thanks for the lesson.
was about to comment the same thing. just makes me so happy seeing him win again!
I'm very envious of you two guys spending some time with Ricky, I had watched him on TV prior to the 2010
Ryder Cup match but seeing him as an 18 Yr old under tremendous pressure coming from 3 or 4 down in his singles match at 'Dormy ' to gain a half and making 3 long quick putts all I believe with a break has made me a big fan of his. Also he doesn't tend to over hit his shorter putts but gauges the break carefully and generally his putts drop on an exact pace rather than hitting the back of the hole firmly, Ricky Fowler I hope you come back stronger than ever
And wish you well along with a major or four.
Ricki explains it so well. Good video guys!
Yes he's a great guy! Awesome shots he played too.
I recently took my 50* to a pitch and putt course and only played with that, learned a lot about that club after 18 holes.
Great video. I have a tendency to pull my pitch shots left, do you have any idea on what may be happening there please? I set up with my weight on my lead side and a narrow, slightly open stance.
Initial thing I would look for if I could see you play this, is your path back away from the ball.
If I take the Clubhead to the outside or even straight back, I end up Left.
It's not really a pull, because of the Open stance, just a Straight Shot initially Aimed Left of Target.
My feel is an opening of the clubface, while swinging slightly to the Inside of Target Line.
Rickie strikes me as a very humble person. I wish him and family a wonderful joyous life. 🙏✝️
He saves the trash talk for the course 😂
Thanks Guys !! Keep it going Rickie !
Totally agree with Ricky on chips, more of a “hinge and hold” works so much better and consistently than trying to get back to 90* or nutrual, unless your going for more of a flop. I keep seeing TH-cam golfers suggest getting back to that 90*, just seems very scoopy, easy to hit fat or blade when doing that, rather than letting your lead hand (glove hand) lead and catching it nice and crisp.
Great video of Rickie giving great explanations!
Rickie is my boy and I follow him alot, hope you have more vids with him
Rickie is one of my favs. Going through a swing change. Be Back
Jeez, what a guy. Great ability to explain
These two guys do an excellent job. It looked to me like the spin shot only works if the ball is sitting up a bit. If you have that, open the face until the back of the club lays on the grass. Then, cut across the ball a bit using an outside in half-stroke. This is all touch & feel, so there is no short & brisk stroke. It's a longer, smoother stroke & you have to go with your best guess on how fast you swing.
Very cool. Thank you Rickey and gents
I like the low spinner check up shot to where it bounces twice and checks up
I love how pure Ricky hits it!
Used Ricky’s technique today and it real worked. I still need a lot practice!
I'd love to say subtly I caught that one about a groove low
Yeah ,that line made me smile. For us amateurs we're happy to catch any groove.
This is my favorite of this series!
Always use my favorite Rickie Fowler line from Playing Lessons from the Pro’s: “Don’t F-up the Layup” 😂🤣
Such a great dude! Love the video and instruction… want to go practice now…
Great advice and tips. Best tip was to hit a 7 iron or 4 iron and not try to hit the perfect shot. I personally use an 8 iron or my hybrid to just get it on the green. Keep up the great content!
Certainly, when there is no forced carry, plus few play on and into Greens that run at "Tour Speeds" which require reducing the roll out.
Great seeing a Pro and his thoughts on chipping. I usually hit it too far across the green. Going to develop the flop shot.
I’ve found the key to making better short shots is to just relax the arms and body as much as possible to avoid tensing up and missing/thinning the ball, and choke up a bit for control and to reduce the swing weight naturally.
Rickie, wishing you a great year. Thanks for the tips!
Glad you enjoyed its Ed.
Huge fan of your videos! You've helped my game so much. Please keep them coming.
Ricky is a prett cool guy. Glad u2 had him on!
So much talent. Masters 2021........?
Gr8 content
"What's the easiest way to get it as close as possible" reminds me of one of Lee Trevino's biggest tips "the best shot to play is usually the simplest one".
Ricky is my hero! Don't know what I'll ask if I met him one day!
Fantastic piece on chipping, but I have a question that I have not found anyone talks about, that is the double hit. Every once in awhile I will hit a chip and somehow manage to catch the ball and hit it again. I turn my body with the swing and have a good extension with the back of my left hand facing the target., I don't feel like I flip the club, but could that be the reason?
great tips from rickie especially dont take on heroic shot unless you need to
The captions say: "Everybody wants to play that sexy, spinning WET shot."
lol!!
Ricky talks about using an open stance, how much does that affect aim/direction? I assume one should aim a few yards left.
Thanks for your videos guys, keep it up :)
Rickie fowler . What a genuine gentleman 👍
Great video guys. Good luck on tour Rickie. Thank you for the info.
Thanks Jim. Glad you enjoyed it.
Currently practicing my chips from about 75 feet out was curious how to put even if it's a little bit of backspin on the ball just for a little more control so the ball isn't always going passed the hole.
at the 11:30 pitch/flop shot he actually uses his lower body a lot even though he says otherwise
He is the man! What a player!
Yes so good Russell.
@@meandmygolf. I use the pix ball but can’t make it dance like that! 😂
@@meandmygolf. any course management videos of yours you recommend? I play off 7 and want to lower it! When we get back to it!!
Watching this in 2023 and so happy to see Rickie back to his best. He’s good for the game.
Thank you Rickie.
My shot game struggle is where to land my chip shot to allow the ball to roll close to the hole; e.g. from 30 meters away, using a 8 iron or a 9 iron , 56° wedge, in general, how far from the hole should I land the ball?
Random question what are you guys wearing on your fore arms ? I often get sore forearms from golf especially from the range is it something to do with that or just a accessory haha
I would like to see a video on the 4 iron, 7 iron, putter thing yall spoke on earlier in this video please.
Probably the most important tip from Rickie was that amateurs should focus on getting it in the hole in 3 shots from there. Best way to take the pressure off the shot and break 90 or 100.
Great insight Rickie
I love their cute little matching outfits.
@Meandmygolf Hi guys, thanks as always for your videos. I was wondering if you have anything on arm pressure and positioning? For example, as a right-handed golfer: What should be the left arm and right arms' positions at address and level of tension in both. Is it the same throughout? Does it adjust throughout the swing? I typically try to keep my left arm straight, and this causes more tension in it, and my right arm more loose, so as to try to promote the angle/lag on the downswing through impact. I'm just not sure however about the FEELING of all this.
My instructor tells me I come over the top and I am too strong with the arms(first) coming down to impact. I'm trying to get the feeling of lead hip rotation and PULLING my arms down to impact so I can get rid of this issue. Thought I sense that the arm positions and pressure plays a role as well. Anything specific on this? Or maybe you guys can put together a focused video on it.
Thanks!
Ricky deserves a major
Hitting a shot with your hands low is something I associated with bunker shots but not off the turf, that is a useful little nugget, as is the advice to not go for the hero shot and just get it on the green.
a tough shot I face often on the cheap muni courses I play is ball sitting down in sticky crab grass, 20-30 yards out to a hard elevated green
I have always had a problem getting the flight straight to the flag each time I approach the green with a wedge. My ball tends to travel to the right I also have difficulty making a divot with my wedges like if I am going to break it if I do so. Hence the ball travels way pass the flag.
This will definitely be club face issue. Check the grip first and then the back swing.
What bounce is rickie using on that 60? Is less bounce better for opening the face up or does it come down to the grind more?
Many Tour Pros play lower bounce on their 58°-60°, than on their 54°-56°, to be able to generate Height and/or Spin from tighter lies.
Remember they play into much faster and firmer Greens than a Recreational Golfer will ever see.
How do you hit from the sand bunker 20-70 yards?????
You guys are rockin the new Germany soccer strip.
Great video. Love his blue glove as well!!
Thanks Chris. Glad you enjoyed this.
A groove low... Rickie be blowing my mind over here lol it makes sense too
Great tip but would it be possible to have some slow motion close up footage of the club striking the ball? That would at me visualize what should happen with spinning these shots.
Hi together from Germany 🙂
Yes, its fully correct...sometimes you dont need shots Rickie can do, but the Fun Factor weights much more sometimes playing with a good Friend 🙂
Greets Matthias
Great video. I'm heading down to the chipping green right now 🏌
“Last thing you do is pray.” Never change Rickie. 😂
My all time favorites , Lee, Fuzzy, Freddy, Phil and now Rickie.
Very popular humble player who makes the difficult shot look deceptively easy.
It's simply a matter of time till he returns to the winner's circle.
side spin…really? Just amazing. Great vid!
Hope to see him back in the winners circle soon! Great video 👍🏼
Go Ricky, major year!
British open, watch out!
Good to see one ball short of the green that obviously got cut out of the video... even rickie chunks one now and again!
Love Rickie.
6:30 so much safer and accurate to use like a 9 iron to brush and pop that ball at the pin.
I use my 8 iron,works great for me.
Rickie is like, "Can you I take my shot please?" :P
Nice video, thanks :)
swag lord rickie
M&MG how much bounce is Ricky using on the flop?
Not sure Doc exactly. He was laying that face wide open though.