Im a 70 year old slight build man. Usually drive the ball 185-200 yards maximum. I used these driver tips on the course last week. Wow, did they help. My longest drive with roll out of course, was 265 yards. My average drive for the day was about 220yards or more. THANK YOU
Very interesting. I started playing at 71 in 2021 with clubs gradually accumulated from the local Goodwill. The old driver had a small face compared to other player's clubs but being new I didn't notice. After two seasons I was very happy to be able to drive 140 yards fairly often and get the direction within 30 degrees either side of my intention. Then last summer, my 3rd season, having developed a slight golf addiction, I decided to buy a brand new big faced driver from an actual golf store. (Cost four times as much as all my Goodwill clubs combined (but half as much as a top notch club)). At the time I didn't know what 'draw biased' meant and didn't even notice that was printed on the non adjustable head. I guess the salesman assumed everyone suffered from a slicing problem. (club is a Wilson Launchpad, very light and whippy). In any case, to avoid hooking, I was forced to rotate my stance clockwise maybe 15 degrees similar to your suggestion. Since then, average driver range has gradually increased to about 220 (depending on how the back feels) and even once or twice the ball went 270 (hit the sweet spot I reckon) and direction has narrowed to mostly under 15 degrees either side of desired and perhaps 20% of the time the ball goes very close to intended. So the question is, why do most of my hole one drives go into the left woods but by the 6th hole they've straightened out very nicely?
Dean Hays tasmania Australia Great tips im 53 only started 6months ago so its a bit against with two hip replacements and still working with my son as a roofing contractor Enjoying the game
82 yo golfer your videos and book have helped my game tremendously. I drive the ball much better consistently. I bought the maxvert driver but can’t hit it as far as my regular driver and it goes right. Any suggestions?
6 handicap from Maryland, 56 yrs old. Pretty much self taught but now I rely a lot on your instructional videos. Your channel is the only one I refer to. Keep up the fantastic work- you recently helped me out of a scoring slump! Thank you
Hi Todd, I am a 64 male from Dublin living in Rome.i am going to buy a maxvert 1 driver and hybrid what kind of shaft should I get a regular, senior or stiff shaft. Really enjoy watching your videos feel more confident hitting the ball, in fact last two rounds I have birdied the same par 3
Best senior set up. Turn on the TV, drag the couch to seeing distance, grab a beer and a plate of nachos, turn on the golf and let the young bucks do the work. The white tees are too far back for us anymore, so fuck it.
am 78 year old "experienced" but frustrated golfer. Have read The bad Lie and watched a number off your instructional videos, which have helped. However I have not found any comment/tip that addresses drives that go far and straight, but go straight right, not curved. Good contact, good launch angle but too far right.
Hi Todd, I recently put this in my swing and started hitting some great drives. Occasionally I hit one out of the heel which is annoying. Any advice please? Ken, Liverpool UK
Good Morning, Mr Kolb, I am Manovuth, My origine descent from Cambodia. I started playing golf about five years ago but abandoned it due to a family care issue. I am 64 years old now and trying to go back to this fun game again. I learned from your instruction video through US Golf TV. The problem I am having with my driver is 80% hook to the right side. Even though my prep stands in the correct position. Do you know how I should fix this mistake? I truly, appreciate your advice.
Todd, I love your videos. They are always helpful. Quick question on the last item--"high handle". How high? Is the toe still up? I am in Columbus, OH.
Allan Patrick - New Brunswick Canada There is a big difference between range time and working on the swing. How do we go to the course and get in the zone, trust the swing and become target focussed? I end up tinkering with the swing all round and never really get into the zone.
@alanpatrick. Easy on course think only on getting ball into hole. In other words play game of golf not game of swing, which most golfers don't understand.
You have often mentioned 'hovering' the driver. It seems to help me, but no mention here, in fact you did not do that when you hit the ball. Good stuff, thanks from New Orleans.
Hello Todd, My name is Giel, I am 69 years old and I come from Eindhoven in the Netherlands. I have the following question: the practice swing with the drvier is going well, I swing calmly, keep my arms straight and keep my head in the same position. As soon as I want to hit the ball, I come down with my head and pull my arms in to hit the ball with force. While I know that I should not use force, keep my arms straight and keep my head in the same position. But as soon as the ball comes into play I fall back into my old habits. What can I do best to get rid of this annoying habit? Regards, Giel Bisschops
After buying the Maxvert Driver, I went to the driving range to get used to it. Hitting 70-80 balls with the driver and I find them constantly hooking. Not just pulling to the left but a severe hook. Please help.
You bet, happy to help! Send an email to nick@usgolftv.com and mention this comment, we'll send you some videos to help this issue. Thanks for your purchase and supporting our team!
5:07 "My driver set up?" Well, now is also yours, but instead should read "This driver set up," It's been there forever, but never taught by the standardized PGA, I reckon 😃
Enjoy your senior golfer tips. As an 80 year old golfer, I need all the help I can get. Thanks.
We got you covered 👊
Im a 70 year old slight build man. Usually drive the ball 185-200 yards maximum.
I used these driver tips on the course last week. Wow, did they help. My longest drive with roll out of course, was 265 yards. My average drive for the day was about 220yards or more.
THANK YOU
Awesome! Good for you. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE where we cover all this in more detail? You can find the book at Amazon if interested
@@USGOLFTVshow Thanks. I will check it out. 🤙🏻
Great on-line tuition. I love the way you make golf look easy.
Very interesting.
I started playing at 71 in 2021 with clubs gradually accumulated from the local Goodwill.
The old driver had a small face compared to other player's clubs but being new I didn't notice.
After two seasons I was very happy to be able to drive 140 yards fairly often and
get the direction within 30 degrees either side of my intention.
Then last summer, my 3rd season, having developed a slight golf addiction,
I decided to buy a brand new big faced driver from an actual golf store.
(Cost four times as much as all my Goodwill clubs combined (but half as much as a top notch club)).
At the time I didn't know what 'draw biased' meant and
didn't even notice that was printed on the non adjustable head.
I guess the salesman assumed everyone suffered from a slicing problem.
(club is a Wilson Launchpad, very light and whippy).
In any case, to avoid hooking, I was forced to rotate my stance clockwise maybe 15 degrees
similar to your suggestion.
Since then, average driver range has gradually increased to about 220 (depending on how the back feels)
and even once or twice the ball went 270 (hit the sweet spot I reckon) and
direction has narrowed to mostly under 15 degrees either side of desired and
perhaps 20% of the time the ball goes very close to intended.
So the question is,
why do most of my hole one drives go into the left woods but
by the 6th hole they've straightened out very nicely?
One of the easiest and best tips for senior golfers on the internet.
@@paramsoni345 thanks! Hope you are enjoying the channel and it is helping your game.
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes, although sometimes I hook left. Maybe face is not square.
Just using the shoulder tilt helped straighten my drives this past weekend. Thanks!!
Glad it helped! If interested you can find the entire Vertical Line Swing System in our book The Bad Lie. You can find it here www.badliegolfbook.com/
Dean Hays tasmania Australia
Great tips im 53 only started 6months ago so its a bit against with two hip replacements and still working with my son as a roofing contractor
Enjoying the game
Welcome! Have you seen our book where we cover all this in detail and much more for our "experienced" golfers www.badliegolfbook.com/
Todd, Jeff from Venice Florida. Really needed these tips . Thanks again
@@jeffreyklein3481 we got you covered. Are you following the Vertical Line Swing system?
Thanks for the quick tutorial with 5 great tips. From experienced golfer in Alabama.
@@paulcook5582 we got you! You would enjoy our book The Bad Lie which can be found on Amazon
Great tips and explained simply!
82 yo golfer your videos and book have helped my game tremendously. I drive the ball much better consistently. I bought the maxvert driver but can’t hit it as far as my regular driver and it goes right. Any suggestions?
Nice! I'll try this later today. Gary from Sequim Washington.
Todd, great advice, thanks for sharing , from Wisconsin.
Thanks for watching! We got you covered. Check out our coaching for more information at www.vlsgolf.com
6 handicap from Maryland, 56 yrs old. Pretty much self taught but now I rely a lot on your instructional videos. Your channel is the only one I refer to. Keep up the fantastic work- you recently helped me out of a scoring slump! Thank you
Thank you, total team effort on our side. If you are ever interested in more personal coaching, visit www.vlsgolf.com
Hi Todd, I am a 64 male from Dublin living in Rome.i am going to buy a maxvert 1 driver and hybrid what kind of shaft should I get a regular, senior or stiff shaft. Really enjoy watching your videos feel more confident hitting the ball, in fact last two rounds I have birdied the same par 3
Great to hear Tony! Send us an email to nick@usgolftv.com and we can get a little more information from you to get you in the right shaft option!
Best senior set up. Turn on the TV, drag the couch to seeing distance, grab a beer and a plate of nachos, turn on the golf and let the young bucks do the work. The white tees are too far back for us anymore, so fuck it.
Tips 1, 2, and 5 all seem to promote the same outcome which is to swing in to out and hit a draw. What if you already hit in to out?
I use a Martini tee. It promotes a high drive. Have you used it?
I tried the flair toes position and it caused me to lose balance a bit through the swing. My stance is a bit wider than you use. Any suggestions ?
Yes, hit balls with feet together to regain balance.
am 78 year old "experienced" but frustrated golfer. Have read The bad Lie and watched a number off your instructional videos, which have helped. However I have not found any comment/tip that addresses drives that go far and straight, but go straight right, not curved. Good contact, good launch angle but too far right.
@@frankcruthers7771 check your takeaway and make sure the clubface is staying square. Sounds like your clubface is open.
All good advice thanks.
My drive improvement came when I reduced the shaft length on my driver to 43.5 inches, please comment.
Exactly what I did with mine with greater consistency and no loss of distance
@@larrybenedet9553 solid advice. We like a slightly shorter length driver for most golfers
Rather than a shorter shaft would you not just have gripped down a bit?
The issue of driver shaft length is thoroughly explored in TOM WISHON,s books. Most golfers have a shaft that is too long in their driver.
Hi Todd, I recently put this in my swing and started hitting some great drives. Occasionally I hit one out of the heel which is annoying. Any advice please?
Ken, Liverpool UK
Good Morning, Mr Kolb,
I am Manovuth, My origine descent from Cambodia. I started playing golf about five years ago but abandoned it due to a family care issue. I am 64 years old now and trying to go back to this fun game again. I learned from your instruction video through US Golf TV.
The problem I am having with my driver is 80% hook to the right side. Even though my prep stands in the correct position. Do you know how I should fix this mistake?
I truly, appreciate your advice.
@@manovuthchhom welcome to the VLSGolf Family. We have many videos on our channel that can help with the shot you mentioned. 👊
Todd, I love your videos. They are always helpful. Quick question on the last item--"high handle". How high? Is the toe still up? I am in Columbus, OH.
@@garykazanjian824 good question. Basically want the butt end of the club pointed at the belt buckle. Make sense?
@@USGOLFTVshow Yes, thank you. I will try it tomorrow on the course!
Allan Patrick - New Brunswick Canada There is a big difference between range time and working on the swing. How do we go to the course and get in the zone, trust the swing and become target focussed? I end up tinkering with the swing all round and never really get into the zone.
@alanpatrick.
Easy on course think only on getting ball into hole. In other words play game of golf not game of swing, which most golfers don't understand.
@@geoffcohen613 Thanks. Our season is over but I will work hard on this next year. I will need a pre-shot routine that gets me in the zone for this.
You have often mentioned 'hovering' the driver. It seems to help me, but no mention here, in fact you did not do that when you hit the ball. Good stuff, thanks from New Orleans.
@@cobbbarksdale7017 we do like the hovering of the club for the driver also. It is not a cornerstone of the Vertical Line Swing but a suggestion
Hello Todd,
My name is Giel, I am 69 years old and I come from Eindhoven in the Netherlands. I have the following question: the practice swing with the drvier is going well, I swing calmly, keep my arms straight and keep my head in the same position. As soon as I want to hit the ball, I come down with my head and pull my arms in to hit the ball with force. While I know that I should not use force, keep my arms straight and keep my head in the same position.
But as soon as the ball comes into play I fall back into my old habits.
What can I do best to get rid of this annoying habit?
Regards, Giel Bisschops
Great video Todd, forgive me but i cannot make out the driver you are using. The wife keeps telling me i need to get my earing sorted.
Do you recommend tilting your shoulders if you have a tender back
Recommend a larger hip turn if you have a bad back. We cover this in our book The Bad Lie which can be found on Amazon or www.vlsgolf.com
When I set the ball even with the inside of my front heel I hit a duck hook., or pull hard left. What would fix this?
Watch this ua-cam.com/video/EB4kLpgDN58/v-deo.htmlsi=aQj56qmYG-_hUIwp
After buying the Maxvert Driver, I went to the driving range to get used to it. Hitting 70-80 balls with the driver and I find them constantly hooking. Not just pulling to the left but a severe hook. Please help.
You bet, happy to help! Send an email to nick@usgolftv.com and mention this comment, we'll send you some videos to help this issue. Thanks for your purchase and supporting our team!
I,m happy to be 40yds behind and on the fairway, while my buddies are playing from the trees and shooting doubles
Fairways and greens is a always a good option.
Armando. Mérida, Yucatán, México: would you use the high handle on irons?
@@ArmandoJ.MadahuarBoehm yes the same concept can apply to irons as well. We cover this in our book The Bad Lie which you can find on Amazon
I think you might need to address when you tilt shoulders, sometimes open the clubface.
Yes, this can happen. We cover this in more detail in our book The Bad Lie which is available on Amazon
5:07 "My driver set up?" Well, now is also yours, but instead should read "This driver set up," It's been there forever, but never taught by the standardized PGA, I reckon 😃
👏👏👍💯
Those are OLD Footjoys…look at the yellow strip in the sole.
Am 80 and hit my driver always over 250………downhill
Most guys don’t care how they play or their score they just want to get away from the old lady
Don't agree with raising the handle. Just spent 11 minutes with another pro explaining why it kills solid face hits. Oh well.
I am two minutes in and she is the one who is wasting my time. Get to it without the long intro. I am out and learned nothing
Some nice tips. Just don't want to be playing with the guy trying to use them on the course. Slowwww play a comin'
Omg its totally ridiculous how many videos out their and they all say the same shit ... so tired