Good tip on the chipping prior to the round... gonna use that next round. Also going to co-sign on the launch monitor in the off season. I used the Rapsodo MLM 2 Pro this winter and I've noticed a huge difference in my first few rounds this year.
Nice video I subscribed about a week ago I am also a lefty played 27 years straight as a single digit handicapper. That was a while ago I still have a clubhead speed over 100 mph now 71 years old so I will try the shorter driver shaft for consistency. By the way my lowest index was 4.3 now a 18 handicapper 😥 you should look into the NALG very good left handed competition.
@@GolfBusters National Association of Lefthanded Golfers they have state,National and International tournaments used to have a couple hundred entries in the National. In 1985 I came in 2nd in the Ohio State tournament 74-78 for the 2 day tournament.
Instead of cutting down your driver just grip down an inch. I have a 46 “ driver and on tighter holes I grip down for more accuracy and let it buck at the end of the grip on wide open holes
Make sure wherever you go that you ask them to add some lead tape to the head and get the swing weight between D2-D5, other than that it should be simple for any golf shop to do!
I'm really intrigued by the one length irons. I'm an 8 HCP been playing 3 years and irons are by FAR the worst part of my game. I like to joke that I'm a scratch short game player but a 15 HCP iron player and it's properly not far off :D My concern however are the wedges. A 7i wedge sound insane and my feel would be totally gone and I don't wanna lose my short game, but will the gapping be too far if they aren't the same length? Bear in mind, I only do full swing with my GW, my SW and LW are only partial/half swings. I suppose I just answered my own question when I think about it :p
I have single length irons and love them. After playing with them for a year I found myself struggling with my short game from 60 yards in. I purchased standard length short game wedges for anything within 60 yards. This really restored my short wedge game confidence. Life is good again!
How much do the 1 length irons affect chipping around the green? Less takeaway in the swing? Looking at the dark speed one lengths and intrigued to see how they go
Really good, unconventional ideas. I love how scientific you are about playing the best score. Reminds me of Bryson. Not sure I am ready to fully embrace a shorter driver, but after how few fairways I hit yesterday it's making me think twice. I've been grinding really hard practicing, playing, and lessons, but I'm still struggling to lower my 16 handicap... Tough game, but I'm determined to get to single digits at some point!
I went to 43.5 inches my first year and 44.5 after I got better with my driver. Go to a golf shop ask them to shorten your driver to whatever weight you want and then ask them to add lead tape to the head to get the swing weight to D3
@GolfBusters Pretend you're talking to an idiot, obviously not me, im simply asking for a friend, what does D3 mean and idk what my...I mean my friends weight should be. He drives the ball 250 long, and 250 to the right but slowing the swing down 205-225 straight depending on roll. I wish you had an email.....this would make it easier lol i hate being a 23.3 handicappppppp
I think it changes how it is swung with swing weight and such. I really think it’s worth it to cut it down until you feel awesome with your driver and then get it longer once you feel like your cracked with driver
Yeah if I had your mancave with simulator, I’d be on it everyday, I don’t practice therefore I will stay at my index of 24. My goal is to break 90 every five rounds.
Sweet. Ya I’ve read 10.5 helps for the high handicap/slice and has for me for last couple rounds. But I’ve been wanting to cut my driver down and going to do it tonight.
Great video. Regarding putting - if you use the exact same method as for chipping (easy putt and double that stroke length), you have 2 standard distances. You should test those before your round. You then get e.g. 6 and 12 paces for the day, or 10 and 20 for fast greens. Then the rest of the day you base your stroke length for each long putt on that. Will avoid quite some 3-putts.
I like this! I generally am pretty good at distance control but and struggle with keeping it online but I think I may have to start using this method to even better dial in putting distances.
Great tips. Totally agree, good golfers have to get their yardage down pat. A tip for you. Slow your back swing down a tad! Is shortening the driver much different to gripping down on it?
Thanks for the tip! I do rush the back swing, and I believe it is significantly different on the feel of the club in your hand, especially with swing weight.
I've been looking at a Taylormade Mini driver but I will give the shorter shaft a go first. I'm down from 24 to 12 hcp and am looking to get to single digits. The pause at the top of the back swing drill is good for slowing down your swing Cheers Eric
It was just my experience on the best tips that helped me become a single digit handicap. I feel that’s more helpful coming from a golfer who was average than one who has been good their whole life.
So many salty golfers out there. You know how handicap and course rating works right? You can either see it as encouraging someone can get such a low handicap so quickly, or you can choose bitter jealousy and tearing them down because you won't get there. Choice made.
What makes your opinions any more valid than his? He's provided a few nuggets of value for free. Wtf have you provided? Send us to your golf channel so we can 💩 on your content 😁
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Good tip on the chipping prior to the round... gonna use that next round. Also going to co-sign on the launch monitor in the off season. I used the Rapsodo MLM 2 Pro this winter and I've noticed a huge difference in my first few rounds this year.
Nice video I subscribed about a week ago I am also a lefty played 27 years straight as a single digit handicapper. That was a while ago I still have a clubhead speed over 100 mph now 71 years old so I will try the shorter driver shaft for consistency. By the way my lowest index was 4.3 now a 18 handicapper 😥 you should look into the NALG very good left handed competition.
What is the NLG?
@@GolfBusters National Association of Lefthanded Golfers they have state,National and International tournaments used to have a couple hundred entries in the National. In 1985 I came in 2nd in the Ohio State tournament 74-78 for the 2 day tournament.
Good ideas. Thoughtful golfers can give great tips.
Bro those iron yardages are insane. If i hit like that I am sure I would be a 6 handicap, but no idea if I will ever get my 5 iron to go 200 plus lol
Thanks bro 👍 the distance helps a lot for sure
Instead of cutting down your driver just grip down an inch. I have a 46 “ driver and on tighter holes I grip down for more accuracy and let it buck at the end of the grip on wide open holes
If im going to follow one length irons, which iron length should i copy?
My irons range from 3-9
I would suggest a 7 iron since for most golfers it is in the middle of the stance
Awesome stuff! Definitely gonna try to shorten the driver, and not beat myself up over it. You’re right…it’s a tough club to hit 😂
Make sure wherever you go that you ask them to add some lead tape to the head and get the swing weight between D2-D5, other than that it should be simple for any golf shop to do!
@@GolfBusters will do, thanks brotha!
Asxa lefty I have been dealing with the shanks lately.
Thanks for the content.
Thanks for the comment
This is so useful bro. Thanks so much. How you present and edit this video is so classy👍👏
Thank you!
I'm really intrigued by the one length irons. I'm an 8 HCP been playing 3 years and irons are by FAR the worst part of my game. I like to joke that I'm a scratch short game player but a 15 HCP iron player and it's properly not far off :D My concern however are the wedges. A 7i wedge sound insane and my feel would be totally gone and I don't wanna lose my short game, but will the gapping be too far if they aren't the same length? Bear in mind, I only do full swing with my GW, my SW and LW are only partial/half swings. I suppose I just answered my own question when I think about it :p
I have single length irons and love them. After playing with them for a year I found myself struggling with my short game from 60 yards in. I purchased standard length short game wedges for anything within 60 yards. This really restored my short wedge game confidence. Life is good again!
How much do the 1 length irons affect chipping around the green? Less takeaway in the swing?
Looking at the dark speed one lengths and intrigued to see how they go
I choke down on them and I would say chipping is one of my strengths.
Thanks!
Really good, unconventional ideas. I love how scientific you are about playing the best score. Reminds me of Bryson.
Not sure I am ready to fully embrace a shorter driver, but after how few fairways I hit yesterday it's making me think twice. I've been grinding really hard practicing, playing, and lessons, but I'm still struggling to lower my 16 handicap... Tough game, but I'm determined to get to single digits at some point!
I think taking 1 inch off will 100 percent be worth it. I’ve felt no loss in distance and feel way more comfortable
@@GolfBusters Nice, thanks! Definitely comforting to know you didn't lose any distance.
2 part question. First, how did you know how short to Cut your driver down. Second how did you get a cut
I went to 43.5 inches my first year and 44.5 after I got better with my driver. Go to a golf shop ask them to shorten your driver to whatever weight you want and then ask them to add lead tape to the head to get the swing weight to D3
@GolfBusters Pretend you're talking to an idiot, obviously not me, im simply asking for a friend, what does D3 mean and idk what my...I mean my friends weight should be. He drives the ball 250 long, and 250 to the right but slowing the swing down 205-225 straight depending on roll. I wish you had an email.....this would make it easier lol i hate being a 23.3 handicappppppp
Golfbustersofficial@gmail.com
D3 is the swing weight!
for me Driver is the easiest to maintain consistency with
I’ve been playing everyday for 2 months and my handicap has only went from a 32 to a 26. It’s very hard
Should we shorten irons too?
Nope! Unless your shorter as a person
@@GolfBusters ok i'm 5,6 ft tall. Am I in the standard Height of Golfer?
Would gripping down on the driver help?
I think it changes how it is swung with swing weight and such. I really think it’s worth it to cut it down until you feel awesome with your driver and then get it longer once you feel like your cracked with driver
It will help with accuracy. If my driver starts to get squirrely the first thing I do is choke down and slow my swing
Yeah if I had your mancave with simulator, I’d be on it everyday, I don’t practice therefore I will stay at my index of 24. My goal is to break 90 every five rounds.
How important are practice swings? I usually don't take em unless it's like partial swings awkward lies and chips
I’m not sure, I always take them to get a feel for the lie
What is your degree set on your driver?
It was 9.5 during this video 10.5 currently
I also play single length irons. Play cobra for years and just built custom TaylorMade P790s with single length KBS 120 shafts.
Sweet. Ya I’ve read 10.5 helps for the high handicap/slice and has for me for last couple rounds. But I’ve been wanting to cut my driver down and going to do it tonight.
200 yards with a 7 iron? Not in the cold weather of Scotland 😂
200 yards with a 7 iron yeh that’s when I turn off your not hitting pga distance
Had it Bent weak recently so it’s 190 total now probably 180 carry
200yds 7 iron. Smug
PING would disagree with you that research shows shorter drivers are better. There’s a reason Rory went back to the longer driver.
He’s back to the short one again
You tube yardages
This is def the video that Biden watched 😎
lol
You hit your 7iron 200. 😂
Old irons I did, now it’s 185-195
You must’ve had no impetus to work, you must’ve had a lot of free time
Teacher, summers off
Lost me when you suggested we go out and purchase a 2 thousand dollar launch moniter. Know your key demographic.
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To be fair he did say not for everyone
@@GolfBusters give lessons. Not a sales pitch.
@@williamshea4425he gave a lot of good info. He’s got a right to promote a product. You got a right to not buy it.
Never did he say You must... Comprehension is a tough skill
24 handicap 365 days ago and now you hit a 7 iron 195?!. That’s less believable than your handicap
Video next week I try out for the Michigan state golf team, I hit a 7 iron in the video you can see my trackman stats to verify.
Lost me at using a range finder for a chip. Gtfo.
How you got down to 6 handicap was a lot of practice, the rest of the video is pointless tbh. Apologies but that's how I feel.
All good! Thanks for watching and giving me insight!
I appreciated the perspectives you shared. Thanks! @golfbusters
Haha haters. No these check points are great. Mastering the distance with precision is great. Thanks !
@@GolfBustersgreat tips. Haters are abundant these days
Shortening the size of your club is really specific and good advise.
Sorry, turned of as soon as I heard “shorten your driver” 🤦🏻♂️
Pros play shorter drivers 🤯
Try telling Bryson that
Imagine what this dude is gonna say when he realizes a 6 foot tiger woods in one of his most dominant years in 2008 played a 43.5 inch driver 😂
Well done,be goog to know what your swing speed is and your club head speed are.
Do you play regular length wedges or the one length ones as well? Some good tips
One length! Just put a video out on it!
Just curious, but were you at North Kent golf course driving range a week or two ago?
I was! I had a little baby running around I believe when we met?
I was the guy you helped fix his driver swing. I just randomly found your golf videos and recognized you.
Pretty sure you were playing behind me today but was too scared to ask if it was you. Did you see some goofy guy wearing jeans today?
What course?!
@@GolfBusters The 8th hole of flame.
Yup that was me! Come say hi next time!
@@GolfBusters I KNEW IT!!! 🤣 I'm sure we'll run into other at some point.
Shorter driver, consider a mini driver. Already manufacture to short shaft specification, no need to butcher your expensive driver.
That's a great point!
Great video. Regarding putting - if you use the exact same method as for chipping (easy putt and double that stroke length), you have 2 standard distances. You should test those before your round. You then get e.g. 6 and 12 paces for the day, or 10 and 20 for fast greens. Then the rest of the day you base your stroke length for each long putt on that. Will avoid quite some 3-putts.
I like this! I generally am pretty good at distance control but and struggle with keeping it online but I think I may have to start using this method to even better dial in putting distances.
Great tips. Totally agree, good golfers have to get their yardage down pat. A tip for you. Slow your back swing down a tad! Is shortening the driver much different to gripping down on it?
Thanks for the tip! I do rush the back swing, and I believe it is significantly different on the feel of the club in your hand, especially with swing weight.
I've been looking at a Taylormade Mini driver but I will give the shorter shaft a go first. I'm down from 24 to 12 hcp and am looking to get to single digits. The pause at the top of the back swing drill is good for slowing down your swing Cheers Eric
Great tips on this video
Too bad I could only play 1x a week...no hope for me to get down from 20 hcp 😔
I feel like short game is where the 1 length irons lose me
Maybe 1 length up to pitching wedge then standard wedges
Shorter 4, 5, and 6 irons is very interesting
I choke down on short game!
Average golfers should not be posting swing advice videos. The course you play on looks extremely easy as well.
It was just my experience on the best tips that helped me become a single digit handicap. I feel that’s more helpful coming from a golfer who was average than one who has been good their whole life.
Certified internet hater 🏅
So many salty golfers out there. You know how handicap and course rating works right?
You can either see it as encouraging someone can get such a low handicap so quickly, or you can choose bitter jealousy and tearing them down because you won't get there. Choice made.
What makes your opinions any more valid than his? He's provided a few nuggets of value for free. Wtf have you provided?
Send us to your golf channel so we can 💩 on your content 😁