Great advice, Todd. I'm usually tense until I'm within 100 yards of the pin. Then I relax, because that's when I am most confident in my abilities to get up and down.
Good stuff, Todd. Golf is such a mental game. Proper breathing to relax helps me. Perhaps you could touch on that, or combine the two in another video.
Hi Todd, I am new to the game (June 2023) but I am hooked and doing everything I can to improve including weekly trips to the driving range and lessons. I came across your video and found your teaching style easy to understand and to the point. I just subscribed and look forward to learning from your videos. Thanks Osvaldo Belews Creek North Carolina ⛳
Welcome to the game and thank you for the kind words. It is a total team effort on our side. You may consider joining our email list at www.usgolftv.com and reading our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon.
I had a humbling experience the last time I played a round of golf. I learned that I need to make some changes to how I approach the game, I have no pre shot routine at all. I can hit the ball but not consistently. Been watching a lot of your videos and I am getting a better understanding of what is wrong in my head and game next time I’m able to get out I’m going to try some of your advice especially on said video. Thanks for making the videos I enjoy them happy to have come across them. Thanks again.
Our pleasure, thank you for the kind words. Nothing better than sharing our passion for the game with fellow golfers. Have you seen the book of the Vertical Line Swing www.badliegolfbook.com/
Todd, everyone stresses keeping your left arm straight in the backswing. Any tips on how to do that? I never am able to do that without creating tension.
Good question, keeping it straight is not the key IMO. It is more about the direction the arm travels that is important. Feel like it works more straight back and up vs around...hope that helps 👊
Tod, great pre shot routine. There is one thing also needed to be addressed is energy level. As an experienced golfer I find that after around 12 holes my game goes to pot turning a 70s round into a mid 80s. I try different snacks and drink plenty of water. Is there something you would suggest that will help keep the energy level up.
Hi Todd, Gerry here from Bethpage New York. Home of the US Open Black Course. Great advice. I would add a couple of additional steps to the information gathering step. Distance Pin Placement Slope and Ball Lie Wind Direction * Identify Trouble Spots * Evaluate * Determine Target/Landing Area * Determine Shot Shape Practice Swings
Coach what can I say, I love this video a lot because you separated pre shot and shot. My pre shot mental process is a pilot decision making technique TDODAR. I will admit there are a lot of times I do a nice pre shot swing and hit the ball great and sometimes not. Tomorrow I am playing golf in the morning and I am going to try the 3 setters to feel if I can pick up an inconsistency. Hi Nick hope you are doing well.
Hitting down with irons video was a great help, using your left arm as the dominant lead was a great help for me, now hitting straight hits. Q. Which dominant arm should you lead with when using a driver. Play in England 800 ft up on the moors.
Good question, in general we like to see the lead arm be the focus as most golfers over use their trail/dominate arm. We want to find balance between the two. Make sense?
Hi Todd. I hit a very nice and solid shot and contacs each time in driving range but always topping the ball on the golf course. Is it my fear divot and get stuck. I tried to hit deeper but occasionally stuck on the grass. Any good advice?
I am very athletic. Played college basketball. On the range I absolutely smoke the ball. Great ball flight.. Hit the driver a mile. Last round starts with a par 4, 3 , 5. Hooked every tee shot. The drivers were line drive hooks and the par 3 was a pull draw. Went home after the 9th hole. Hit driver off the toe ..something I never do on the range. So frustrating.
Todd I know that feeling. I'm hitting the ball well at the range. Then I wait to play golf. But the course is busy and running behind. Your tee time is 9 a.m. But you don't get on the tee until 9:30. You have carts slacked 1 behind the other. What can I do? I am now in a hurray to tee off and play. That enters my head.
@@willvarela1557 that’s a very good question you had. I hate being rushed cause someone is waiting for me to tee off but I’m waiting on the ones in front of me to move on. Every time I get in a hurry I guarantee that ball isn’t going where I intended it to go.
@@ScottMiller-rx2wc Excacty. I'm warmed up and ready. Now instead I'm waiting. Then in a hurry. You would like to play through but you can't. So it takes me 2 holes to get in rhythm. By that time I'm 3 over. Lol. Sometimes you'll get lucky. Long live golf...
Another great video Todd Been using VLS for 6 months and taken 5 off H/C also ‘ The Bad Lie ‘ book is excellent been recommending it to guys at my club in Sunny Spain
Todd, thanks as always. I am reading your book and watching your videos. One thing so far in the book I can’t figure out. Rotate your head slightly downwards so your chin points at your trail foot. If I tilt my head so my lead ear is slightly higher than your trail ear, how do you get your chin to point at your trail foot?
Thanks for the lesson 🙏
Greetz from the Netherlands
boy did this experienced golfer need this great teaching lesson.todd u nailed this one. man u do a great job.thank u from texas
Thanks Robert...what part of Texas you from?
@@USGOLFTVshow Arlington
Great advice, Todd. I'm usually tense until I'm within 100 yards of the pin. Then I relax, because that's when I am most confident in my abilities to get up and down.
Great video. I will have to work on my pre shot routine.
Good stuff, Todd. Golf is such a mental game. Proper breathing to relax helps me. Perhaps you could touch on that, or combine the two in another video.
You are speaking the truth...appreciate you posting and sharing 👍
Hi Todd, I am new to the game (June 2023) but I am hooked and doing everything I can to improve including weekly trips to the driving range and lessons. I came across your video and found your teaching style easy to understand and to the point. I just subscribed and look forward to learning from your videos. Thanks Osvaldo Belews Creek North Carolina ⛳
Welcome to the game and thank you for the kind words. It is a total team effort on our side. You may consider joining our email list at www.usgolftv.com and reading our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon.
I had a humbling experience the last time I played a round of golf. I learned that I need to make some changes to how I approach the game, I have no pre shot routine at all. I can hit the ball but not consistently. Been watching a lot of your videos and I am getting a better understanding of what is wrong in my head and game next time I’m able to get out I’m going to try some of your advice especially on said video. Thanks for making the videos I enjoy them happy to have come across them. Thanks again.
Our pleasure, thank you for the kind words. Nothing better than sharing our passion for the game with fellow golfers. Have you seen the book of the Vertical Line Swing www.badliegolfbook.com/
Todd, everyone stresses keeping your left arm straight in the backswing. Any tips on how to do that? I never am able to do that without creating tension.
Good question, keeping it straight is not the key IMO. It is more about the direction the arm travels that is important. Feel like it works more straight back and up vs around...hope that helps 👊
Coach I really enjoyed this video because I’ve realized that I need a pre-shot routine and this just might be it. I’m from St Johns Florida
Awesome! A good pre shot routine is vital to hitting quality shots. You got this 👊
Tod, great pre shot routine. There is one thing also needed to be addressed is energy level. As an experienced golfer I find that after around 12 holes my game goes to pot turning a 70s round into a mid 80s. I try different snacks and drink plenty of water. Is there something you would suggest that will help keep the energy level up.
Gail, solid points you make here. Thanks for adding to the conversation 👍
I did not generate this comment.
Hi Todd, Gerry here from Bethpage New York. Home of the US Open Black Course.
Great advice.
I would add a couple of additional steps to the information gathering step.
Distance
Pin Placement
Slope and Ball Lie
Wind Direction
* Identify Trouble Spots
* Evaluate
* Determine Target/Landing Area
* Determine Shot Shape
Practice Swings
Bingo! You are lucky to play such a great course 👊
Excellent advice as always Todd. Well done 👏👏 Tom in Dublin Ireland
Thanks Tom! Who you got in the Presidents Cup?
This is me! Will work on this . From Essex, England
Coach what can I say, I love this video a lot because you separated pre shot and shot.
My pre shot mental process is a pilot decision making technique TDODAR. I will admit there are a lot of times I do a nice pre shot swing and hit the ball great and sometimes not. Tomorrow I am playing golf in the morning and I am going to try the 3 setters to feel if I can pick up an inconsistency.
Hi Nick hope you are doing well.
You got this! Great to see tour game improving and the passion you bring. Let the 3 setters rock!
Hitting down with irons video was a great help, using your left arm as the dominant lead was a great help for me, now hitting straight hits. Q. Which dominant arm should you lead with when using a driver. Play in England 800 ft up on the moors.
Good question, in general we like to see the lead arm be the focus as most golfers over use their trail/dominate arm. We want to find balance between the two. Make sense?
Hi Todd. I hit a very nice and solid shot and contacs each time in driving range but always topping the ball on the golf course. Is it my fear divot and get stuck. I tried to hit deeper but occasionally stuck on the grass. Any good advice?
I am very athletic. Played college basketball. On the range I absolutely smoke the ball. Great ball flight.. Hit the driver a mile. Last round starts with a par 4, 3 , 5. Hooked every tee shot. The drivers were line drive hooks and the par 3 was a pull draw. Went home after the 9th hole. Hit driver off the toe ..something I never do on the range. So frustrating.
Todd I know that feeling. I'm hitting the ball well at the range. Then I wait to play golf. But the course is busy and running behind. Your tee time is 9 a.m. But you don't get on the tee until 9:30. You have carts slacked 1 behind the other. What can I do? I am now in a hurray to tee off and play. That enters my head.
Will, you are not alone. This is far too common for many golfers. Hopefully this information helps. 👊
@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks. Yes it does...
@@willvarela1557 that’s a very good question you had. I hate being rushed cause someone is waiting for me to tee off but I’m waiting on the ones in front of me to move on. Every time I get in a hurry I guarantee that ball isn’t going where I intended it to go.
@@ScottMiller-rx2wc Excacty. I'm warmed up and ready. Now instead I'm waiting. Then in a hurry. You would like to play through but you can't. So it takes me 2 holes to get in rhythm. By that time I'm 3 over. Lol. Sometimes you'll get lucky. Long live golf...
Fountain Hills AZ. Someone in my 4 some doesn’t get relaxed and hitting great shots until he meets up with the cart girl !
😂🤦♂️
David. Ohio, great lesson I am going try this today.
Thanks! How are the Browns going to be this year?
Love it. Straight in align with Vision54 instruction.
You got it! Have a full section in our latest book on this topic www.badliegolfbook.com/
@@USGOLFTVshow thanks Todd! I've already bought four copies and one digital copy. Sent it to my parents and friends. It's all great!
Another great video Todd
Been using VLS for 6 months and taken 5 off H/C also ‘ The Bad Lie ‘ book is excellent been recommending it to guys at my club in Sunny Spain
You are too kind! Thank you. Is the weather turning in Spain?
@@USGOLFTVshow Always sunny here especially when I’m on the course ( Aguilon Golf )
Todd, thanks as always. I am reading your book and watching your videos. One thing so far in the book I can’t figure out. Rotate your head slightly downwards so your chin points at your trail foot. If I tilt my head so my lead ear is slightly higher than your trail ear, how do you get your chin to point at your trail foot?
Good question, feel like your trail ear is pointing slightly down and towards your right foot just a tad. 👊
Golden!!
Oklahoma
Thanks! Best course in Oklahoma?
I am from Namibia. I usually blow 2 holes on each 9. Normally because I try to force the ball
Wow, first post from Namibia. How long is the golf season there? Are you a subscriber?
I’m from Maine
Wonderful area...what is the best course you like to play?
Sending a huge thanks from The Kingdom of Bhutan.
Awesome! This is our first comment from your area. How is the golf there?
Why do I hit a great 5 iron off the fairway then hit it poorly off a tee
When I feel like I am losing my swing I just try to remember I am here to have fun not make money