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T.J. Valentine Golf
United States
Приєднався 25 вер 2011
Welcome to the T.J. Valentine Golf UA-cam Channel. Why start a channel after over 25 years of teaching? I enjoy every second of coaching, teaching and playing this amazing game. Just like you I am still a student of the game, seeking answers and asking questions to broaden my knowledge of the sport. My desire is to create a community of like-minded people looking to learn and have fun along the way. Even though I have decades of experience as a PGA Teaching Professional, I do not know it all...no one does. Never stop learning is one of my basic philosophies in life. This channel will push me to learn and share as much as I can. That is my promise to you! Here you will find videos on golf technology, equipment reviews, swing instruction, special guests, live lessons, community lessons and so much more.
Over 25 years of Teaching and Coaching experience
Appeared on The Golf Channel many times including The Big Break and Golf with Style
Golf Digest Top Instructors In State
Over 25 years of Teaching and Coaching experience
Appeared on The Golf Channel many times including The Big Break and Golf with Style
Golf Digest Top Instructors In State
How to hit the driver LONGER with this SIMPLE Impact change
In my 25 years of teaching the game of golf I have been asked more times than I can say, "How can I hit the golf ball further and longer?", "Why do I hit the golf ball so short?". "How do I increase my driving distance?", "How do it generate more power with the golf swing?" and many many more like it. Well the short answer is everyone has different deficiencies that decrease their distance optimization. My goal with every golfer is to get them to optimize how far they hit the golf ball. Even though there are many cause and effects behind lack of distance there is one impact condition that hurts most players. That impact condition is Angle of Attack.
The angle of attack refers to the angle between the clubhead's path and the ground at the moment of impact with the golf ball. A positive angle of attack, where the clubhead moves upward through impact, can help achieve higher launch angles and increased distance, especially with drivers. Conversely, a negative angle of attack, where the clubhead moves downward, can lead to lower trajectories and potential backspin. Understanding and optimizing the angle of attack is crucial for golfers, as it directly influences the ball's flight path and overall performance on the course.
Not only can you hit the golf ball longer optimizing your angle of attack you can also hit the golf ball straighter!
Fix Your Over the Top Golf Swing - ua-cam.com/video/Dc4UVMg_yEk/v-deo.html
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The angle of attack refers to the angle between the clubhead's path and the ground at the moment of impact with the golf ball. A positive angle of attack, where the clubhead moves upward through impact, can help achieve higher launch angles and increased distance, especially with drivers. Conversely, a negative angle of attack, where the clubhead moves downward, can lead to lower trajectories and potential backspin. Understanding and optimizing the angle of attack is crucial for golfers, as it directly influences the ball's flight path and overall performance on the course.
Not only can you hit the golf ball longer optimizing your angle of attack you can also hit the golf ball straighter!
Fix Your Over the Top Golf Swing - ua-cam.com/video/Dc4UVMg_yEk/v-deo.html
Join my Virtual Golf Performance Academy on Patreon - www.patreon.com/tjvalentinegolf
*Get your own Pressure Insoles - amzn.to/4fxu5li
If you are interested in remote coaching please reach out to me via TJValentineGolf.com.
#golfdrills #golfswing #golfswinganalysis #golftips #golfswingmechanics #golfswingdrills #backswingdrills #golfbackswing
*affiliate sites help support the production of these videos. Thank you!
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How to hit the golf ball LONGER and more CONSISTENT with this BACKSWING sequence
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In this golf instruction video, you'll learn how to hit the golf ball longer and more consistently by mastering the proper backswing sequence. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced golfer, improving your golf swing mechanics is crucial for increasing your clubhead speed, striking the golf ball with more accuracy, and improving your overall game. We dive deep into essential golf swing dril...
How to create the PERFECT Takeaway in your Golf Swing TODAY - Backswing FIX and Drill
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A proper backswing or takeaway in your golf swing can be the start to a more efficient overall swing leading to less over the top moves and better face control. A lot of golfers struggle with bringing the club too far to the inside (relative to the target line and the hip line) and cannot seem to correct the issue. Over my 25 years of teaching and coaching experience more golfers struggle with ...
Transform your OVER THE TOP golf swing with this SIMPLE concept with drills
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Join my Virtual Golf Performance Academy on Patreon - www.patreon.com/tjvalentinegolf Do you want to finally make a change to your over the top golf swing? Do you slice and pull the golf ball and have tried everything to fix your swing? You most likely are not looking in the right place and honestly you might NOT even be able to see what the cause and effect is. In this video I will dive into a...
How to HIT MORE GREENS NOW (The secret to understanding your yardages)
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Join my Virtual Golf Performance Academy on Patreon - www.patreon.com/tjvalentinegolf One of the MAJOR keys to scoring lower in golf is hitting more greens. This is a statistical fact, no matter what your handicap is. If you have ever asked yourself "how do I hit more greens in regulation?" you might simply not understand your yardages with your irons. The key to hitting more greens lies in und...
I tried this after I watched your full video on it and boy what a difference. I must have picked up 10 yards with my 6 iron and down. Work in progress with the longer clubs but honestly thank you!
I am glad it helped!
the one thing that always stands out to me is my club face angle to path. I am constantly 5-10 degrees open to my path and the path is typically pretty decent around +-2
Face control is one of the most challenging pieces of the puzzle. There are many cause and effects related to open face at impact. I just saw your other comment and I’m going to film a video addressing it.
Love your Videos, a couple have helped my college golfer daughter and myself. You make them so simple to follow. Also was rooting for you on Big Break!
Thank you for watching and I am glad I can help! Can’t believe how long ago our season of the Big Break was.
I can't for the life of me stop opening the clubface in the backswing. Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
really good analysis. Anytime you can incorporate Nepolean Dynamite into a video you know its going to be good!
Have always been reluctant to go on a launch monitor. Afraid of what I will see ha
Can’t stress enough. If you want to improve find a coach that has one and can walk you through the how’s and whys.
There is nothing more valuable to ball striking improvement than having a launch monitor at home. Personally have the BLP and have watched my game improve so much just knowing my impact numbers.
AOA +4 LA 16 Spin 2600
I couldn’t agree more. Once you establish a baseline it is much easier to make adjustments. It’s tough to make changes without knowing certain info. With LM getting better and more cost effective you will see a lot more dedicated golfers with them at home.
I was on my first launch monitor recently and learned a lot (I think). I am down with my driver. If I remember correctly -3 and spin was 4000. I feel I leave a lot of distance on the table. Will try this and see. Appreciate the content and the time put into it.
Yes, with those numbers you definitely have some room to improve. It is just physics and geometry at that point. Now you need a plan to improve those! I appreciate the comment and you watching!
Simple yet important advice.
Yes it is. Over the years I have given many lessons that simply involved the players ball position drifting. A lot of low handicap players as well.
Must have width! Thanks TJ.
You know it!
Ive done the tight rope thing only 300' over a gorge at night👍😃 one of the best videos ive seen on over the top.👍
I’m getting anxiety just thinking of that! Amazing! I appreciate the comment.
Excellent explanation. I have had my struggles over the years with balance in my swing. How much do the type of shoes play a role in this? I understand its more of the person but I would assume certain shoes would be helpful? or maybe I'm overthinking.
No you are not overthinking at all. Shoes can absolutely play a role in this to a degree. I have actually done research on this in the past. Maybe I’ll put something together and film on this topic.
I have a tendency to wind up on my toes in the backswing. Its a 1-2" error and ill hit it off the heel. As soon as I transition to the downswing I wind up leaning forward. Didnt notice it until I got lessons. The past 2 videoes of your ive watched (over the top and this vid) its like you made these vids specifically for me. Now...back to working on NOT finishing forward on my toes lol
Thank you for watching! I hope this helps you out and compliments what you have been working on.
One of the best coaches out there!
Thanks Frank!
I tell myself this before every chip shot where the pin is close to the edge...and then I leave it short. Thank you for the reminder.
Even the greatest do it.
Very good advice. Even the best players need to hear this.
We have all made this mistake. It’s all about discipline and intentions.
grabs clubs...heads to range. Interesting as I never thought those two pieces were tied together. Keep up the great videos
They definitely can and are tied together BUT there are limitations to what every golfer can do.
Great explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
Share this with someone that needs to hear this!
I know a couple golfers that should watch this over and over again
@johnsonwilber56798! @23jumpmangame11 He is talking to you guys!
Great coach right here!
legit good analysis. i m def on my toe and after a swing i lose balance forward i think and i have the inside take away
The next time you are hitting balls exaggerate the feeling of staying “on your heels” and see what happens. Play with that feel a bit. You should start to see a change. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great videos, TJ!
Thank you for watching Paul!
This is interesting and makes a lot of sense. It's wild that something like a slightly poor set up can greatly influence the outcome of the strike of the ball.
Most definitely. I stress the nuances of the set up due to the cause and effects. Everyone is still unique due to the nature of our bodies so matchups are still the most important aspect of how the set up relates to the dynamic motion of a player.
another great video!
I appreciate it
Thank you Thank you Thank you. This is what I find myself doing. I never would’ve guessed that the weight shift to the toes was causing me to swing over the top and outside in.
I am glad it helped! I see this "unseen" issue a lot with players. The reason why a lot have a hard time self diagnosing is the fact that most just focus on the upper body when in a lot of cases the lower body is the cause of the upper bodies movements. Keep me updated on your journey!
This is a great drill ⛳
Very interesting and makes a lot of sense
Thanks for watching!
great drill
Heading to the range today and need to try this out. This could be what I have been missing. Good content
WOW! Just got back from practicing and this was IT! It took a few minutes to get used to it but when I did I started to hit little draws. I also filmed myself and the over the top move was basically gone. Thank you very much @TJValentineGolf. Wish there was a way to tip you here.
With any small or large change in your patterns it does take some time for the body to self organize itself if done correctly. I am glad it helped! Keep me updated on your progress.
@@TJVGolf Thank you for the reply
@stevenoaker36924. You!
I just realized you are TJ from Big Break 4! I have a question. Can you elaborate a bit more on getting the club stuck too far inside on the takeaway? I struggle with this and for the life of me cannot correct it. Also, I would be interested in some remote lessons if you do that. Thanks for reading. Jon from South Carolina
Hi Jon, yes. Almost 20 years ago now! Crazy how fast time flies. I’ll film a video trying to answer your question. Keep an eye out for that. Yes, I coach a lot of players remotely. If you are interested please either reach out to me via Instagram @TJValentineGolf or my contact form on my website. I am also going to be doing some via my new Patreon. Thanks again for watching it is appreciated!
This is great insight. I’m going to be getting these numbers at my club this week. You have a great swing with beautiful tempo by the way.
Holy smokes! What an eye opening video! I tend to get on my toes on the downswing. I fight hard to get my weight on my lead heel. As a result, I wind up flipping at the ball.
Thanks for watching and I hope it helps a bit!
11:20 love the tightrope analogy. Makes total sense.
very informative, took a lot of translation because I'm a left handed player haha
I am glad you got a lot out of it! I’ll make it easier in the future for all the lefties out there!
Really good videos by the way. New subscriber.
Is this the reason I hit the ball better when I am on a side hill pulling me back?
@@sundaygolfer it is definitely a part of it but there are other factors that change the geometry of impact such as lie angle of the club. When the ball is above your feet the lie angle becomes more upright which points the face more left. Thanks for watching!
Great drill! Helped me out significantly.
This makes so much sense...👍🏻
You bring up a lot of great points. I don't think I have ever not thought of my irons going anything other than 1 distance. The point you made about not using a range finder resonates with me. I now just use gps front middle and back to make my club decision. Good video overall and I hope you make more. Side questions. What indoor system are you using?
If every golfer used even basic front middle back yardage data they would naturally make better club choice decisions. I have a uneekor launch monitor in my studio. I also use trackman and flightscope on range and course. Thanks for the comments and questions!
Do you think getting the distances in a simulator gives you true yardages?
You shouldn't just rely on studio data as it is the most controlled environment you can be in. Highly suggest doing this over multiple days in various conditions. On grass, studio, cooler weather, warmer weather (in a perfect world).
I'm in the 99..9% and would never think of my irons going in a zone. This makes so much sense. Thank you!
One of only a few UA-camrs who actually understands this critical aspect of the swing.
I hope this fixes my flipping.
Thank you very much. This video is exactly what I needed.
THANK YOUUUUU!!!!!!🎉❤
You look familiar...where did I see you? One of those Big Breaks, Golf Channel series?
OMG I was right!!!!
You are correct! Many moons ago now 😀
This is my enemy.. my hands are always leading as if I'm compressing an iron shot. The only way I've been able to correct it is by swinging 40-50% feels like speed. I'll practice this drill.