I'm a 31 - year old from Papua New Guinea who just started playing 2 months ago. I've been scouring the internet for tips on how to get better in the quickest way possible. After 6 weeks of PAIN, I discovered ZGM two weeks ago and have binge-watching and implementing the instructions every day at the range since. In 2 WEEKS, yes 2 weeks, I'm delighted to say I've gone from being a "tree-hugging" guru during rounds to effortless iron striking right down the centre of the fairway with that oh so sweet compressed and effortless feel. Thank you Markus and ZGM!!! This video addresses one of the things that I'm noticing though. I can strike the ball very well from my PW to my 4i but my 3i hasn't been the same. I now understand perfectly why this is the case. If someone has the second part to this video, please direct me there. Thank you again!!!! 😄
This describes my irons perfectly, so I’m certainty looking forward to part 2! It’s roughly a 10m difference between my predictable shorter irons, but 5-3i seem to be little or no gains when I would have expected slightly more per club. After years away from the game I’m getting back to the range weekly, working on leaving my dreaded over-the-top-chop and slice behind, with a swing around the body more and a path to right-field like you help illustrate with the hoop. When I get it right it feels great with nice shape, better ball speed and distance. Loving your videos from NZ and getting back into golf!
I just wanted to say thank you for making your videos and using real people in them, like me. I haven’t played a round in over a month because of work and a new baby but I have been practicing using a net, the balance board, and visualizing my shot. I like most probably most weekend golfers try to hit the ball straight. Today I didn’t try to do that once and I played probably the best round of my life. Today I didn’t think once about hitting the ball or be upset after a poor shot. I just thought about if the ball did what I visualized. Huge game charger for me. So again thanks for the videos and keep them coming.
Good job Ricardo. I’m progressing. I feel I can be pretty consistent at this game once I figure some things out. Hoping to break 80 this year But more than once. But most importantly be consistent. Videos like this are part of the progression.
Wow. Thanks for pointing this out. 170 yard par 3s have been my nemesis because of this. I have a bleeding fade on my 5 and 6 iron shots and I haven't been able to sort out why. Explained perfectly.
This is perfect. I just finally corrected my swing over the past month after a couple years’ frustration. Wish I’d found this vid sooner; it would have made the process quicker and easier.
Thanks for a great explanation, I never quite understood why I struggle to shape my shorter Iron shots and yet my longer Iron shots bend like David Beckham Freekicks. Now waiting eagerly for the next vid for the solution!
Also a very important video to understand that swing faults could be masked in higher lofted irons an more importantly Exactly why. Best explanation I have ever seen. Genius!
Thanks Marcus for another fantastic insight into this great game we’re all trying to play. Your explanations are so clear and applicable to all golfers. If you haven’t had a lesson with Marcus, I thoroughly recommend you get one arranged. It’s an excellent experience.
Great explanation. Only discovered your channel yesterday. Have watched 4 or 5 videos already and the mix of technical skill and creative thinking is right up my street. I'm using it all the time in my therapy work with clients and did so when I was a professional violinist. Thanks
I see very little need to go below a 7 iron. I use my 5 wood for the longer distances on great fairways but normally will just drive long and play 2 x 7irons for the par 5s. Good explanation of why!
This is exactly what I needed. When I get to my 7 iron it goes left. (Left handed golfer). I never understood it. I learned to turn my wrists down when I get to my 7 iron and above before impact and it goes straight… never understood it until now… with the 7 iron and above I’m coming in with an open clubface so when I close those down with my wrists it goes straight. 8 iron and below I can do normal swings.
I hope you come out with an online instruction/class. I just ran upon this channel, and I hit balls for 5 hours today. Now I have ice put on right above my right glute/lower back. this channel is awesome!
First time I've seen this channel. This was really useful to me, as it explains something I've never really thought about before. Now I am looking forward to watching some more of your videos.
Great video, love the way you explain things it makes the game so easy to understand! Looking forward to hearing back from you and getting a session booked in!
Wonderful visual explanation. Didn't understand this face/path/loft concept variability fully. Now I do! This should help immensely with awareness during a round when swing is off slightly especially on windy days. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Marcus...great vids...much appreciated as I have improved my game and distance putting in practice your concepts. As different to many players, I struggle with short irons swing and I think it is due to my previous experience playing baseball and softball. I feel really uncomfortable with short irons.
Holy cow. Now I understand why I hook the crap out of my 4i, and when I try to correct it, it just goes 20 miles right! Unfortunately, we're left to our own to figure out how to solve this issue. LOL. But thanks for throwing some extra science into all of this!
This is an OUTSTANDING video! If you are a very good player, this is a great reminder. If you are a beginner or someone looking to improve, this is the best explanation I’ve viewed on TH-cam!
Exactly the problem I have at the moment, put us all out of our misery and give us part 2! 🤣😂 Keep up the great videos fellas. Hope to hear back from you soon, ive got to get myself a lesson to empty all the pre swing crap from my head!!
This is great info, but how do I make sure the face is straight? (I started this year on Father’s Day) and can hit most of my clubs except long irons, I have 0 confidence to make a long iron shot from way out I always grab my woods and I want to change that.
I’m actually the opposite of recent. Hitting my 7-5i great but distance drop off on my short irons. Suspect angle of attack has gotten a little shallow.
Im a 9 handicap and my long irons anywhere but off the tee are a PROBLEM. I can hit 6 and down off fairway no problem but if it's a 5 or 4 iron it's a consistent thin. It makes me layup on 200 yard shots which is literally me hitting sand wedge back to back. Hitting my long irons well would help me so so so much to drop 2-3 shots a round
Yes, I've got such a huge mountain of emails to get through. I've got an online booking system being constructed which should be operational next week 👍
Haha i can imagine with how you manage get people to realise how simple golf can be! Well fingers crossed in a few months i am able to get a lesson. Amazing content from you and robin it is really helping!
Stock lie angle 718 AP2s I cut 4 iron about 10 yards right. My mizuno job 921 tours…1 degree upright from titleist standard lie. Straight as an arrow…with same swing
Tend to see my wedges go straight. PW to 8 Iron draws then after that it tapers off to the right. I've got a neutral to weak grip with my wedges and then it goes stronger as I go up the bag.
You hit perfectly straight shots by getting the face and path perfectly aligned at impact. But your not a machine and getting these perfectly aligned every shot is impossible. But you need to: 1.) Get control of the face and the path. 2.) Accept that your not a machine and getting these perfectly aligned every shot is impossible, your ball is going to curve, either right or left, almost all the time, based on you swing tendencies. 3.) Strive for alignment perfection but play golf allowing for the shot shape you tend to hit.
My PW goes 100m, my 7 Iron goes 130m, my 5 Iron goes 90m and my 3 Iron goes 70 Meters. 🤦♂️
spot on mate
The struggle is real
Me too night mare
Yup…. My distances with my iron is a bell curve.
What about 6 iron?
I'm a 31 - year old from Papua New Guinea who just started playing 2 months ago. I've been scouring the internet for tips on how to get better in the quickest way possible. After 6 weeks of PAIN, I discovered ZGM two weeks ago and have binge-watching and implementing the instructions every day at the range since. In 2 WEEKS, yes 2 weeks, I'm delighted to say I've gone from being a "tree-hugging" guru during rounds to effortless iron striking right down the centre of the fairway with that oh so sweet compressed and effortless feel. Thank you Markus and ZGM!!!
This video addresses one of the things that I'm noticing though. I can strike the ball very well from my PW to my 4i but my 3i hasn't been the same. I now understand perfectly why this is the case.
If someone has the second part to this video, please direct me there. Thank you again!!!! 😄
10 minutes worth of telling me my swing is sh*t, lol. Thanks for the reminder.
I think most folks will agree.
There's also the ' trying to hit the ball hard' with longer irons too, which gets me all out of shape and tempo 😬
That is exactly my problem and I wish I had an answer to it.
This describes my irons perfectly, so I’m certainty looking forward to part 2! It’s roughly a 10m difference between my predictable shorter irons, but 5-3i seem to be little or no gains when I would have expected slightly more per club. After years away from the game I’m getting back to the range weekly, working on leaving my dreaded over-the-top-chop and slice behind, with a swing around the body more and a path to right-field like you help illustrate with the hoop. When I get it right it feels great with nice shape, better ball speed and distance. Loving your videos from NZ and getting back into golf!
I just wanted to say thank you for making your videos and using real people in them, like me. I haven’t played a round in over a month because of work and a new baby but I have been practicing using a net, the balance board, and visualizing my shot. I like most probably most weekend golfers try to hit the ball straight. Today I didn’t try to do that once and I played probably the best round of my life. Today I didn’t think once about hitting the ball or be upset after a poor shot. I just thought about if the ball did what I visualized. Huge game charger for me. So again thanks for the videos and keep them coming.
Awesome, so pleased it's helped 👍
ZEN Golf Mechanic I hope you show some more short game and putting videos.
Just to Inform I've won my first golf tournament this weekend! Thanks Marcus for all TH-cam video's. A game changer your lessons!!
Wow, super happy for you my man 👊
@@GRFGolf breathing and visualization what an experience.cheers from Portugal
@@GRFGolf net and gross
And nearest to the pin!😂
Good job Ricardo. I’m progressing. I feel I can be pretty consistent at this game once I figure some things out. Hoping to break 80 this year But more than once. But most importantly be consistent. Videos like this are part of the progression.
wow! what a mind opening truth. mine stop at 6 iron. any longer club starting to get really ugly ball flying path. Thanks alot Sir!
Wow. Thanks for pointing this out. 170 yard par 3s have been my nemesis because of this. I have a bleeding fade on my 5 and 6 iron shots and I haven't been able to sort out why. Explained perfectly.
So much talking without saying anything
I have exactly the problem you described. So would you recommend adjusting the amount you bow your wrist depending on the iron length?
This is perfect. I just finally corrected my swing over the past month after a couple years’ frustration. Wish I’d found this vid sooner; it would have made the process quicker and easier.
Thanks for a great explanation, I never quite understood why I struggle to shape my shorter Iron shots and yet my longer Iron shots bend like David Beckham Freekicks. Now waiting eagerly for the next vid for the solution!
Also a very important video to understand that swing faults could be masked in higher lofted irons an more importantly Exactly why. Best explanation I have ever seen. Genius!
This is very clear and thinking about it - would it actually be better to use a 4 iron to perfect the swing?
Thanks Marcus for another fantastic insight into this great game we’re all trying to play. Your explanations are so clear and applicable to all golfers. If you haven’t had a lesson with Marcus, I thoroughly recommend you get one arranged. It’s an excellent experience.
Great explanation. Only discovered your channel yesterday. Have watched 4 or 5 videos already and the mix of technical skill and creative thinking is right up my street. I'm using it all the time in my therapy work with clients and did so when I was a professional violinist. Thanks
Great explanation of why i suck at golf
Markus, is there really a Part 2 for this video ? I can’t find it 😔
Superb explanation of what happens to the ball with the longer irons. Really great to understand that.
I know all that! My problem is swing speed, I hit it more or less strait, but 7 iron up I get same distance.😢
Too much dynamic loft at impact. Chances are it's an early release.
So correct on this..
Long iron ball flight tells me when my swing is off.
Great video!
Amazing explanation! It's exactly what I've been seeing.
Short irons great, long irons slice!
Brilliant analogy I think most club golfers have this problem. Including myself. Great stuff Marcus.
This video and the universe brought us together because I had a range session last night and I couldn't hit anything over a 7 iron, so thank you
I see very little need to go below a 7 iron. I use my 5 wood for the longer distances on great fairways but normally will just drive long and play 2 x 7irons for the par 5s. Good explanation of why!
This is exactly what I needed. When I get to my 7 iron it goes left. (Left handed golfer). I never understood it. I learned to turn my wrists down when I get to my 7 iron and above before impact and it goes straight… never understood it until now… with the 7 iron and above I’m coming in with an open clubface so when I close those down with my wrists it goes straight. 8 iron and below I can do normal swings.
This is genius I’ve never had it explained like this. This is why I hit all my long irons the same distance with more curve.
Hi Marcus -great video re short/long irons but I cannot find part two ? Love ❤️ the coaching 👍👍👏👏👏👌
I hope you come out with an online instruction/class. I just ran upon this channel, and I hit balls for 5 hours today. Now I have ice put on right above my right glute/lower back. this channel is awesome!
Thanks, take it easy man 👍
First time I've seen this channel. This was really useful to me, as it explains something I've never really thought about before. Now I am looking forward to watching some more of your videos.
Great video, love the way you explain things it makes the game so easy to understand! Looking forward to hearing back from you and getting a session booked in!
The VERY BEST visual explanation of this phenomenon, bar none! Thanks.
Hey great video, 3:27 is exactly what I am doing. I only use my hybrid PW and driver on the course.
Wonderful visual explanation. Didn't understand this face/path/loft concept variability fully. Now I do! This should help immensely with awareness during a round when swing is off slightly especially on windy days. Thanks a bunch!
Hi Marcus...great vids...much appreciated as I have improved my game and distance putting in practice your concepts. As different to many players, I struggle with short irons swing and I think it is due to my previous experience playing baseball and softball. I feel really uncomfortable with short irons.
Holy cow. Now I understand why I hook the crap out of my 4i, and when I try to correct it, it just goes 20 miles right! Unfortunately, we're left to our own to figure out how to solve this issue. LOL. But thanks for throwing some extra science into all of this!
is it correct to train more with the longer irons rather than with the shorts one?thanks from italy....
haha Just asked that myself ... 9,8,7,6 OK... 5 iron and I feel like I just started playing golf for the first time. Thanks for the vid
Is there a part 2?
This is an OUTSTANDING video! If you are a very good player, this is a great reminder. If you are a beginner or someone looking to improve, this is the best explanation I’ve viewed on TH-cam!
Exactly the problem I have at the moment, put us all out of our misery and give us part 2! 🤣😂 Keep up the great videos fellas.
Hope to hear back from you soon, ive got to get myself a lesson to empty all the pre swing crap from my head!!
Nice, now I understand nu problem. How do I solve it!🏌🏻♀️
Brilliant observations and explanations. Looking forward to part 2.
I liked how he explained why shorter irons are more forgiving with open club head
This is great info, but how do I make sure the face is straight? (I started this year on Father’s Day) and can hit most of my clubs except long irons, I have 0 confidence to make a long iron shot from way out I always grab my woods and I want to change that.
Thanks for another great video Marcus. That’s really helped me to understand the club lofts and direction. Looking forward to part 2!
1st year golfer
Dude Just blew my mind with the relationship of loft to path
😂
That makes so much sense
Great breakdown, consistent and thorough as ever!
I’m actually the opposite of recent. Hitting my 7-5i great but distance drop off on my short irons. Suspect angle of attack has gotten a little shallow.
So what’s the fix?
My contact is less consistent with longer irons. Is that just a matter of repetition or confidence thing?
With my long irons I hit the ground all the time, the ball still goes straight. Any suggestions? Thanks!
What a great explanation. This is spot on what's happening to me. I need to fix my path something fierce. I'm so over the top.
That makes perfect since .I'm deadly accurate with 9,P,A,S..ect
But 20ft off with 3,4,5,6
Figured this out today just had to grip the longer irons a bud harder
Was part 2 ever released?
I get the distance but I can’t get it to come off to low and knuckle sometimes in a weird shape
I cured my long iron issues , I replaced them with hybrids.
😂😂
Solved mine with Cobra one-length
Can’t find part 2??
Saw the title of this and came running 😂 it’s beginning to get very frustrating having to lay up so often.
love the title. honest and accurate
I’m asking what time is it and he builds a clock!
Then you don't need to ask again in the future 👍
So if I’m drawing my SW 5yds, my 5i should drawn more?
Yes, less loft, easier to tilt spin axis of ball
FFS! Whens part 2? Had the equivalent of a golfing semi there.... Obviously kidding! Wonderful description gents!
😂😂😂
I need part 2! Please! 😂
Finally a video under 10 minutes. 👍🏻
What a great demonstration .
Great lesson. We now can figure out that practicing more often with long irons can help improve our swing path instantly! 👍
And the instructors on TH-cam and golf clubs, use 7 irons.
Makes sense that I can hit my lower irons on hills so well. Haha I hope this works next time out on the course cause I'm doing the opposite.
This video is a game changer for me. Thanks for the succinct explanation.
Fixed ny driver and Long irons, but now im Hooking my short irons😅
Im a 9 handicap and my long irons anywhere but off the tee are a PROBLEM. I can hit 6 and down off fairway no problem but if it's a 5 or 4 iron it's a consistent thin. It makes me layup on 200 yard shots which is literally me hitting sand wedge back to back. Hitting my long irons well would help me so so so much to drop 2-3 shots a round
Great video
I'm bingeing these videos while I sit indoor with covid 😅
So good !!! Thank you!
Great explanation.
Your videos have helped dramatically mate. I feel a lot more confident in my swing now. Are you doing lessons?
Yes, I've got such a huge mountain of emails to get through. I've got an online booking system being constructed which should be operational next week 👍
Haha i can imagine with how you manage get people to realise how simple golf can be! Well fingers crossed in a few months i am able to get a lesson. Amazing content from you and robin it is really helping!
This is really eye opening and vital. Great vid
great eye opener !! I was told it,s my LOFT... lack of frekin talent !! : ). Thank you Coach !!
Hi Marcus, are you back to coaching again?
Stock lie angle 718 AP2s I cut 4 iron about 10 yards right. My mizuno job 921 tours…1 degree upright from titleist standard lie. Straight as an arrow…with same swing
This is absolute class! What a fantastic explanation. You da man!!
Tend to see my wedges go straight. PW to 8 Iron draws then after that it tapers off to the right.
I've got a neutral to weak grip with my wedges and then it goes stronger as I go up the bag.
May I add that I am in the process of working on the zen way if you like. I will also add the stronger grip tends to suit me
You hit perfectly straight shots by getting the face and path perfectly aligned at impact. But your not a machine and getting these perfectly aligned every shot is impossible. But you need to: 1.) Get control of the face and the path. 2.) Accept that your not a machine and getting these perfectly aligned every shot is impossible, your ball is going to curve, either right or left, almost all the time, based on you swing tendencies. 3.) Strive for alignment perfection but play golf allowing for the shot shape you tend to hit.
This is the exact video i’ve been looking for! Thanks!
Hey Marcus you may be able to help NBA hall of Famer Charles Barkley in the US
The only man who could hahaha
@@malone77 😂😂😂
This makes so much sense
Dude! You put it out there in a way that I can pick up what your putting down.
Mine is starting on line then turns 60yrds left of target with 6,5,4 irons but I generally miss left with most clubs🤯🤯🤯
Why do club manufacturers keep removing loft from irons? Surely dispersion will be up for the average golfer
Where is part 2?
Is there a tip?
What’s the solution my boy
Great video. Please do more like this. Never seen this before.
I have the opposite problem. 3-7 might not fly as high but the contact is more consistent and straight.
100% me my 7 iron up are banging soon as I get 6,5 4 it’s down hill
You did nothing in this video quit yapping for monetization if you can’t help people.
Good video Marcus but my gawd do something about them lights i thought i was gonna have a fit too much strobe effect 🥴
Clear as mud.