When you return home for a holiday and before seeing them, you hear that one voice that brings you comfort and a peacefulness settles deep within . . . so your voice did for me as I tuned into the coverage on 15 & 16 the past few days. Thank you for your insights and coverage of my 2nd most favorite golfing event. I’m hoping we have a video, soon coming, of you playing a few holes in Augusta . . . an old friend can hope, can’t he?!!! Thanks again for sharing your time and gifts with us.
My ears perked up as soon as I heard you calling holes 15&16 at the Masters. You make everything more enjoyable and peaceful Iona. Thanks for what you contribute to golf(and life).
More of the best golf content online from Iona! Wonderful practice routine! I really enjoyed listening to you on the Masters broadcast. And I love the blooper and the laugh!❤️
I enjoyed listening to you today on 15/16. Made My day! Thank you for squeezing in a video! I was telling my coworker about your videos today and these tips are just amazing. Thank you for spreading the knowledge. You're an amazing person and golfer, thank you Iona!
I'm very happy when i get the chance to spend 10 minutes in your company on these videos, time to rethink my short game as I've defaulted to using 9 iron around the green irrespective of lie
Your content is so enjoyable! And I get great practical tips that improve my game. You are simply wonderful Iona! Thank you for another helpful , productive and encouraging video!
Fun short game challenge there, Iona. Love that blooper at the very end! Change the grip, change the club, change the ball position, open the clubface, close the clubface - my short game gets in a funk now and then - having options in the locker built on solid practice makes all the difference for me.
Great video, with insightful nuggets of information on the many types of chip shot scenarios we all come across. Love the way you are not afraid to show us that things don't always turn out perfect each time (makes your content so relatable). Thanks ⛳️
Go highest loft you can on a downslope. Learned something today😀. Have only just put a 60 in the bag for the first time so will definitely try this drill. Thanks. Also didn’t know putting it back for a 60 will make it go higher👍. I’m such a noob with this club🤷♂️
Greetings from Scotland. Really enjoy your content Iona. Next time can you be more specific about ball position and weight distribution when chipping please?
👏 Fantastic video, Iona! Really appreciated the detailed breakdown of each chip shot, especially the strategies for dealing with tricky lies like the sandy area near the bunker. It's great to see how adjusting techniques can drastically improve outcomes. The idea of the "Ring of Hope" is brilliant for practice sessions-it’s something I’ll definitely incorporate into my own training. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips!
Outstanding video! Your discussion of how to do each shot will immediately be incorporated into my practice sessions. Thank you again for your insight.
I was all excited when I saw you were going to hit 5 different shots! I wondered what they would be! I use 3 different basic chip shots based on the height and roll I want to use! From forward in the stance.. middle and back! Then I adjust between those three positions to adjust my shots to get the shot I'm looking for! I also vary shaft angle to adjust the face... and the use of my wrists to control the spins! While you played from 5 different locations.... I might do the same thing but I would hit three different types of shots from each position! I use my sand wedge for all these shots because it's easier to adjust... because the club weight is always the same... and so is the distance from my hands to the ball! And when possible I want to use the least height on the shot .. because it's more efficient for distance and getting the ball on line! And I would also explain what makes shots go bad😮😮!
Love this video. Circle of hope would need to be much smaller for me to think there is a chance of making the putt but MUCH bigger for a realistic chance of ending up in it after a my shot.
I’ve recently picked up golf as a beginner and chipping is so hard 😂 I always catch it thin and send it shooting over the green or duff the grass short of the ball
Chipping around the green is in my opinion the most fun because it allows you to be creative! Another good thing is that you can practice at home if you have a grassy area! First thing that could help you is that you always want to be swinging down into the ball... let the club face develop the lift to the ball! Don't try and help the lift by swinging up at the ball...it never works! I'd suggest using a sand wedge 56° if you have one! Try different shots using different positions of ball placement from front to back of the stance! Also try different shaft angles to adjust the angle of the club face! Oh yeah.. don't swing too hard.. but try and always be accelerating through the ball! This should help you get started!
Why is golf easy the second time around. As I always say "You should be allowed to hit your Blue Peter one first", the one you made earlier. Really enjoy your vids Iona.
I also love that sound! When I got my first pitching wedge.. I started practicing in the back yard! 6:52 I'd use 5 or 6 balls and just started hitting short shots! I'll never forget how it would take me around 5 shots before I would get that proper contact to make that sound! Taught me how important practice is!
@@johnbuethe3277 I hear ya! I now have a net and mat at home (2 months ago I got it) and it takes me about 5 or so shots before I start hitting them with the ‘crisp’ sounding shot. That and compressing full swing irons is what makes golf so much fun! I’m a little OCD, slightly obsessed with my swing and strike!!
I'm very new to golf and really enjoy your videos. I do get confused though when the loft of the club is mentioned but I don't know what club that relates to? what number iron or to use a pitching wedge? and I thought sand wedges were used for the bunkers only? As I said I'm a novice so any help would be great! thanks Iona
Great tips. I love the use of imagination around the greens. That is a fab practice area by the way. Definitely not this country. You didn't hit any splatter duffs. 🤣🙈
Love the tips but Circle of Hope, ( trust, truth) all sounds a bit wimpish and lacking in conviction...lets be more positive mentally with Ring of Fire!
When you return home for a holiday and before seeing them, you hear that one voice that brings you comfort and a peacefulness settles deep within . . . so your voice did for me as I tuned into the coverage on 15 & 16 the past few days. Thank you for your insights and coverage of my 2nd most favorite golfing event.
I’m hoping we have a video, soon coming, of you playing a few holes in Augusta . . . an old friend can hope, can’t he?!!! Thanks again for sharing your time and gifts with us.
My ears perked up as soon as I heard you calling holes 15&16 at the Masters. You make everything more enjoyable and peaceful Iona. Thanks for what you contribute to golf(and life).
I watched it for hours on Sky sports and never heard Iona or anyone mention that she was there . All you hear is Radar Riley all the time
I also heard you on tsn here in Canada. Love that voice!
I found the 15/16 hole bonus channel! Iona all day long! I loved the cheeky soft lemonade reference you squeezed in. Up the Golf Life !!
Thankyou Iona, this video was very helpful! My chipping could stand alot of improvement. Appreciate all the tips!! 👍😊
So good, Iona!!! Keep them coming - looking forward to the next one. Love the fun blooper, too!! 😂😊
Thanks for the chipping vid...and thanks for your fab work at the Masters...and hope you and everyone has a wonderful Master's Sunday.
Iona! Heard you commentating 15&16 at Augusta yesterday - so cool! Great job!!
Great incite Iona, love your content and delivery, so warm and welcoming 😊❤
Enjoyed listening to you on 15 & 16!
Thanks for the realistic examples. I love the integrity and character you always show on the course in any situation.
Love your little instructionals like this.
OMG that duff at the end 😂. I felt your pain. Keep up the stellar content, Iona!
Great tip and video iona thanks have trouble with my Chipping , especially when ground is wet in winter any tips for Chipping in really soft ground
More of the best golf content online from Iona! Wonderful practice routine! I really enjoyed listening to you on the Masters broadcast. And I love the blooper and the laugh!❤️
I enjoyed listening to you today on 15/16. Made My day! Thank you for squeezing in a video! I was telling my coworker about your videos today and these tips are just amazing. Thank you for spreading the knowledge. You're an amazing person and golfer, thank you Iona!
I'm very happy when i get the chance to spend 10 minutes in your company on these videos, time to rethink my short game as I've defaulted to using 9 iron around the green irrespective of lie
Thank you, love the concept, great way to practice. Wish we had your commentary Down Under
This drill was brilliant! I am headed to the practice green as soon as the sun comes up or as soon as I finish paying my monthly bills. Thanks!
Your content is so enjoyable! And I get great practical tips that improve my game. You are simply wonderful Iona! Thank you for another helpful , productive and encouraging video!
Fun short game challenge there, Iona. Love that blooper at the very end!
Change the grip, change the club, change the ball position, open the clubface, close the clubface - my short game gets in a funk now and then - having options in the locker built on solid practice makes all the difference for me.
The "Ring of Hope" made me smile :-)
Excellent lesson, I struggle the most with the shot behind the bunker. Thanks
Great wee video Iona🙏 love the blooper!
Great content Iona
Great stuff Iona. Loving your videos.
Great video, with insightful nuggets of information on the many types of chip shot scenarios we all come across. Love the way you are not afraid to show us that things don't always turn out perfect each time (makes your content so relatable). Thanks ⛳️
Right. I’m off to the practice green now for some of that. Oh then breakfast 👍🏻
Go highest loft you can on a downslope. Learned something today😀. Have only just put a 60 in the bag for the first time so will definitely try this drill. Thanks. Also didn’t know putting it back for a 60 will make it go higher👍. I’m such a noob with this club🤷♂️
Greetings from Scotland. Really enjoy your content Iona. Next time can you be more specific about ball position and weight distribution when chipping please?
Love these videos and always pick up some great tips, which you explain in such a clear way.
👏 Fantastic video, Iona! Really appreciated the detailed breakdown of each chip shot, especially the strategies for dealing with tricky lies like the sandy area near the bunker. It's great to see how adjusting techniques can drastically improve outcomes. The idea of the "Ring of Hope" is brilliant for practice sessions-it’s something I’ll definitely incorporate into my own training. Thanks for sharing these valuable tips!
Outstanding video! Your discussion of how to do each shot will immediately be incorporated into my practice sessions. Thank you again for your insight.
Love it. Your tips I always find helpful. 👍🏻👌
thanks for the tips Iona, I'm sure it will lower my scores!
Iona I like how you always stay positief 😊😊
I was all excited when I saw you were going to hit 5 different shots!
I wondered what they would be!
I use 3 different basic chip shots based on the height and roll I want to use!
From forward in the stance.. middle and back!
Then I adjust between those three positions to adjust my shots to get the shot I'm looking for!
I also vary shaft angle to adjust the face... and the use of my wrists to control the spins!
While you played from 5 different locations.... I might do the same thing but I would hit three different types of shots from each position!
I use my sand wedge for all these shots because it's easier to adjust... because the club weight is always the same... and so is the distance from my hands to the ball!
And when possible I want to use the least height on the shot .. because it's more efficient for distance and getting the ball on line!
And I would also explain what makes shots go bad😮😮!
Ur explanation is so simple, love Iona, so easy for all golfers to understand 👍
Excellent advice Iona...wish I had your short game 🙏
Love this video.
Circle of hope would need to be much smaller for me to think there is a chance of making the putt but MUCH bigger for a realistic chance of ending up in it after a my shot.
Really good video. Will be trying this next time I’m practicing.
Circle of Hope! Love it!
Such an amazing lady! Love you iona! Never stop being you!
I have always gone the opposite way with loft on a downslope, going up in loft has never occurred to me and it makes so much sense.
That’s a great idea Iona, using just 1 ball, as though you’re on the course👍⛳️
Love your chipping stroke. ❤
I’ve recently picked up golf as a beginner and chipping is so hard 😂 I always catch it thin and send it shooting over the green or duff the grass short of the ball
Chipping around the green is in my opinion the most fun because it allows you to be creative!
Another good thing is that you can practice at home if you have a grassy area!
First thing that could help you is that you always want to be swinging down into the ball... let the club face develop the lift to the ball!
Don't try and help the lift by swinging up at the ball...it never works!
I'd suggest using a sand wedge 56° if you have one!
Try different shots using different positions of ball placement from front to back of the stance!
Also try different shaft angles to adjust the angle of the club face!
Oh yeah.. don't swing too hard.. but try and always be accelerating through the ball!
This should help you get started!
Why is golf easy the second time around. As I always say "You should be allowed to hit your Blue Peter one first", the one you made earlier. Really enjoy your vids Iona.
I have simply fell in love
With the game
Who doesn’t love a crisp sounding chip shot?! Little doozy of a video Iona.
I also love that sound!
When I got my first pitching wedge.. I started practicing in the back yard!
6:52
I'd use 5 or 6 balls and just started hitting short shots!
I'll never forget how it would take me around 5 shots before I would get that proper contact to make that sound!
Taught me how important practice is!
@@johnbuethe3277 I hear ya! I now have a net and mat at home (2 months ago I got it) and it takes me about 5 or so shots before I start hitting them with the ‘crisp’ sounding shot. That and compressing full swing irons is what makes golf so much fun! I’m a little OCD, slightly obsessed with my swing and strike!!
Always useful insight
Great wee video Iona chipping is one of the hardest part of the game
I'm very new to golf and really enjoy your videos. I do get confused though when the loft of the club is mentioned but I don't know what club that relates to? what number iron or to use a pitching wedge? and I thought sand wedges were used for the bunkers only? As I said I'm a novice so any help would be great! thanks Iona
Great video
Great tips Iona .I will keep these in mind when we hack round slaly hall next week.
lOVED IT. ty.
Great tips. I love the use of imagination around the greens. That is a fab practice area by the way. Definitely not this country. You didn't hit any splatter duffs. 🤣🙈
Hearing you at the Masters
it went from 'circle of hope' to 'Circle of trust' to 'circle of truth' 😆
😂😂 can you tell I’m clutching haha
Dear Iona
Masterclass again
Hows your plans going with competing?
( Brave woman!)😊
So which is it the "Circle of Hope" or the "Circle of Truth?" You need to commit to the shot or in this case clever naming! LOL
Is this in California?
Loved the video. But you need to get better camera work. Cause it's impossible to see how and where you're hitting the ball
IONA there is no way u got size 12 feet 😂😂 5ft ring of hope but love yer work who u backing for the masters win ?
God you're a bloody god golfer
The bigger feet you have, the easier this gets.
The ugly zone❤❤
Love the tips but Circle of Hope, ( trust, truth) all sounds a bit wimpish and lacking in conviction...lets be more positive mentally with Ring of Fire!
Nope