This is the first time someone has explained clearly, simply, and comparatively how the swing is adjusted between driver and irons! Very helpful. I have good days either one or the other and scratch my head why. Now I know how to adjust. Thank you!
I've struggled constantly with 'good day irons - bad day driver' and vice versa. So many other instructors focus on club head position in the back swing, rotation, and hinge-unhinge. No doubt important. But I have never had this explained in such a simple manner. Easy to visualize when you are out there to make this simple correction. Thanks Carolin! 👏
For me, it is exactly the other way round. I hit my driver much better than my irons, my best shots come with my 3wood off the fairway, and the clubs with which I struggle most are short irons and wedges. I always think that it has to do with the fact that my first sports were tennis and baseball, so flatter swings come a lot easier to me.
One-length iron sets aren't super popular but there's a new trend of one-length shorter irons. Might help. My specs are standard but I play irons and wedges +2 inches for the increased swing weight. My posture and swing plane also improved. I picked up a standard wedge the other day and it felt extremely short and uncomfortable.
I appreciate not doing a second take after hitting the wall on the takeaway :D Thank you for the visual! This has been one of the best channels in getting my golf thoughts/visuals sorted
Astounding. Never seen this visual before in any magazine or video instruction. So appreciative. Will work on this because I can see immediately why I have been struggling with my driver. Thanks, Coach!
I have been playing over 50 yrs and as I lead with my right side ( i call it right handed ) well I went over on my left ankle sprained it 6 days ago used a buggy on 3 rounds walked 2 but worst was playing a shot , as turning on my left foot was very painful SO WHAT I DID WAS USE TORSO AND ARMS ONLY , YES LOOKED LIKE NOTHING TOLD BUT EVERY DRIVE WAS NOT ONLY DOWN THE CENTRE BUT WITHIN A IF NOT ON CENTRE CUT OF FAIRWAY AND PRETTY LONG , MADE ARMS ACHE NEXT DAY , EVEN on the irons , when you chip its a lot like that , THROUGH ADVERSITY YOU FIND A WAY, if like me you play 5 times a week . Paul
This makes perfect sense. Thank you for sharing. I'm solid with all other clubs but driver is my box of chocolates. Gives me something to drill. Great vids! I've saved this one to my golf playlist.
Pefect video! What would be the cause of a steep driver swing? Hands to far in front of the club? Who knew my hallway could heal my swing! Please keep up the great work!
Great explanation. Thank you. 🙏 I have a very hard time hitting my 5 wood and 4 hybrid but no problems with my irons. Driver used to work great but I don’t seem to get the distance as I used to for a couple of years. Strange, once I started hitting my irons well my driver, wood and hybrid have slacked off. Help!
Been playing for 20 years. NEVER hit both irons and driver well . If I’m hitting my driver well I’m pulling my irons left, if I’m dialed in with my irons I’m hitting a push/slice with my driver. Either day I’m shooting low 80’s , but I sure would like to get to the next level.
CC - loved this. easily my biggest prob - way steep on D. With driver swing being so fundamentally different than irons, can you parse the subtle differences in swing thoughts from top of the backswing through release? I think i have the exact same swing thoughts there - yet the swings are so very different . what swing thoughts CHANGE from the top of your backswing thru release driver vs irons. how about some side-by-side bullets - so the subtleties JUMP OUT 😁⛳️
For myself, I say I’m better with my irons for one simple reason. My iron swing is easy to duplicate over and over so my shots are more consistent. With my driver it’s extremely hard for me to build the muscle memory to duplicate the swing every shot. The length of the driver and being tall just make more room for error.
When I ask what the difference of swing driver vs. iron. All reply are the same which is you should do same swing. I noticed they are wrong by finding this video. Appreciate!!!
Thanks. I like the idea of not having weight more one Right side than the Iron and keep the same swing. Just, do you have any tip to have the club forward like to scoop the Ball and not hooking it?
Coach Carolin, how much spine angle tilt is recommended for driver as opposed to the irons? I do about a 20% tilt on the driver and practically neutral on the irons. Is that too much tilt or too less on both?
Does this mean that what would be classed as a flip with irons is actually perfectly acceptable with a driver? I wonder this because when I FEEL flippy (might not actually be happening) like a bunker splash shot - I hit my driver great!
When people ask you ‘do I have to shallow my swing with driver’ they probably mean do they have to drop it into the slot at transition which would be a YES answer, not a ‘no you do not’ answer, anyhow
Why hit down on the ball with an iron? Everyone say so, and I do. But why? Doesn't that deloft the club? And the more you hit down, the more you deloft?
its due to how clubs are built, and also, if you hit down on the irons the correct amount that is taken into consideration in the build as that is how the club performs the best. So only if you hit down it further than standard are you actually delofting it.
With a higher loft, if you sweep the ball, you will hit the ball low on the club face. To hit the ball with the center of the club face you need to hit slightly down. Less so with long irons.
@@hammer86_ That's a good point. Hogan said, when asked what he was thinking when he hit his famous one iron, "I was thinking of hitting it with the second groove."
This is the first time someone has explained clearly, simply, and comparatively how the swing is adjusted between driver and irons! Very helpful. I have good days either one or the other and scratch my head why. Now I know how to adjust. Thank you!
I've struggled constantly with 'good day irons - bad day driver' and vice versa. So many other instructors focus on club head position in the back swing, rotation, and hinge-unhinge. No doubt important. But I have never had this explained in such a simple manner. Easy to visualize when you are out there to make this simple correction. Thanks Carolin! 👏
This is arguably the best golf learning content you can find on the internet
Thanks so much 🙏🏻means a lot!
I’ve been playing golf for about 25 years, but you are the first person who can explain why I sometimes habe wood or iron days! Thanks a lot!
Glad it is helpful! Make sure you hit the bell button for more tips :)
For me, it is exactly the other way round. I hit my driver much better than my irons, my best shots come with my 3wood off the fairway, and the clubs with which I struggle most are short irons and wedges. I always think that it has to do with the fact that my first sports were tennis and baseball, so flatter swings come a lot easier to me.
One-length iron sets aren't super popular but there's a new trend of one-length shorter irons. Might help. My specs are standard but I play irons and wedges +2 inches for the increased swing weight. My posture and swing plane also improved. I picked up a standard wedge the other day and it felt extremely short and uncomfortable.
I appreciate not doing a second take after hitting the wall on the takeaway :D Thank you for the visual! This has been one of the best channels in getting my golf thoughts/visuals sorted
You are so welcome!
Haha, Golf Hallway! Great content and appreciate the ‘dumb’ down explanations to simplify the cause and effect understanding. Keep it up!
The golf hallway is such a valuable visual aid. It has helped a lot. Glad the wall wasn't damaged.
Agree! Glad you find it helpful
Astounding. Never seen this visual before in any magazine or video instruction. So appreciative. Will work on this because I can see immediately why I have been struggling with my driver. Thanks, Coach!
I love the way you explain the difference between driver and irons. Now I can adjust my swing and my hands thanks for the tip.
Let me know how it goes Martin...
Nice video coach. That spandex be screaming! 😅
Good visualization of the two strokes. I will try to take this into the range as my driver is a little erratic.
Excellent hallway instruction. I’m a first time viewer and I really enjoyed it and understood what you were teaching. Thank you
I have been playing over 50 yrs and as I lead with my right side ( i call it right handed ) well I went over on my left ankle sprained it 6 days ago used a buggy on 3 rounds walked 2 but worst was playing a shot , as turning on my left foot was very painful SO WHAT I DID WAS USE TORSO AND ARMS ONLY , YES LOOKED LIKE NOTHING TOLD BUT EVERY DRIVE WAS NOT ONLY DOWN THE CENTRE BUT WITHIN A IF NOT ON CENTRE CUT OF FAIRWAY AND PRETTY LONG , MADE ARMS ACHE NEXT DAY , EVEN on the irons , when you chip its a lot like that , THROUGH ADVERSITY YOU FIND A WAY, if like me you play 5 times a week . Paul
I really like the way you explain/show how the hands should be placed
Thanks for making this video! Do you have a video explaining the club face already? If not, could you please make one?
If your hallways walls could talk back to you!!! Thanks for the clear explanation. Should the club lay more on the heel? 🤣
No it should be level!
This makes perfect sense. Thank you for sharing. I'm solid with all other clubs but driver is my box of chocolates. Gives me something to drill. Great vids! I've saved this one to my golf playlist.
Awesome thanks so much for all the support! So glad it is helpful :) makes me happy!
Thank you Coach. You should call it Coach Carolin's Hall of Fame. it really delineates your message.
I should…. 😎
Pefect video! What would be the cause of a steep driver swing? Hands to far in front of the club? Who knew my hallway could heal my swing! Please keep up the great work!
Thank you for your excellent tuition videos. As I've only just found you I have a lot to catch up on .
Thanks for the kind words Ian! Let me know how you like my other tips! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Great explanation. Thank you. 🙏
I have a very hard time hitting my 5 wood and 4 hybrid but no problems with my irons. Driver used to work great but I don’t seem to get the distance as I used to for a couple of years. Strange, once I started hitting my irons well my driver, wood and hybrid have slacked off. Help!
Excellent explanation. Thank you
You are welcome!
I will definitely work on this during today’s trip to the practice area.
Evan
Fantastic video Coach Carolin.. makes a lot of sense.. to me ..looking forward on your driver set up video..thanks much appreciate
You bet!
Your dog was the star of the video😜
Been playing for 20 years. NEVER hit both irons and driver well . If I’m hitting my driver well I’m pulling my irons left, if I’m dialed in with my irons I’m hitting a push/slice with my driver. Either day I’m shooting low 80’s , but I sure would like to get to the next level.
CC - loved this. easily my biggest prob - way steep on D. With driver swing being so fundamentally different than irons, can you parse the subtle differences in swing thoughts from top of the backswing through release? I think i have the exact same swing thoughts there - yet the swings are so very different . what swing thoughts CHANGE from the top of your backswing thru release driver vs irons. how about some side-by-side bullets - so the subtleties JUMP OUT 😁⛳️
For myself, I say I’m better with my irons for one simple reason. My iron swing is easy to duplicate over and over so my shots are more consistent. With my driver it’s extremely hard for me to build the muscle memory to duplicate the swing every shot. The length of the driver and being tall just make more room for error.
When I ask what the difference of swing driver vs. iron. All reply are the same which is you should do same swing. I noticed they are wrong by finding this video. Appreciate!!!
Excellent!!!!
Thanks. I like the idea of not having weight more one Right side than the Iron and keep the same swing. Just, do you have any tip to have the club forward like to scoop the Ball and not hooking it?
Very good video & very good VISUAL ❤😮
Good visualization
This really helped me understand the driver better
Amazing! Love to hear it !
Very good illustration thank you !
You are so welcome!
This. Explains. So. Much. 😮❤
Wow -- Most Excellent! Thank You!
You're very welcome!
Thanks. Great content. Well presented.
Great video! Thank you so much
Quibble: Wisdom isn't 'Tips.' Good stuff, thanks. Dou
Wish I would have seen a tutorial like that years ago!!!
Its never too late. Make sure you hit the bell button to be the first one to know if a new tip is out!
Strait forward!!
Very good video - very good explanation of driver head 👍
A-HA! That totally makes sense ... going to try that next time (4:10). Thank you!
The big problem I have is placing the driver behind the ball. How many inches behind the ball?
Coach Carolin, how much spine angle tilt is recommended for driver as opposed to the irons? I do about a 20% tilt on the driver and practically neutral on the irons. Is that too much tilt or too less on both?
Does this mean that what would be classed as a flip with irons is actually perfectly acceptable with a driver? I wonder this because when I FEEL flippy (might not actually be happening) like a bunker splash shot - I hit my driver great!
This should help me some.
This 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Excellent advice
Great tips thankyou !
You're so welcome!
Can you make a video on hitting 3 wood please?
I second this request. Especially for hitting from the fairway.
Very good!
Is there another good drill for this that you recommend?
I can outdrive everyone i play with but it will take me five iron strokes to the green. Im horrible at them.
It's with me too😂 from India
Well done
Love your videos.
Thanks Joe, appreciate it
Brown never looked so good!
nugget ty
This sums up the current state of my game. I've been tee'ing off with my 5-wood until I can get it sorted. Will try this, thanks for the tip!
I’m the opposite, I can’t hit my 7-8 if my life depended on it.
😮
German? Good video, thank you.
German :)
@@coachcarolin Thought so, I live there for 10 years. Thanks.
Three woods are the hardest.
I’m the opposite. I can hit my driver but can never hit the irons..
When people ask you ‘do I have to shallow my swing with driver’ they probably mean do they have to drop it into the slot at transition which would be a YES answer, not a ‘no you do not’ answer, anyhow
For me, hitting the driver is pretty easy, on the contrary, irons are a nightmare!
I am better with woods than irons. So much so I have a 15 wood and a 13 wood!
can i just buy the hallway as a training aid 😂
LOLOLOL
Why hit down on the ball with an iron? Everyone say so, and I do. But why? Doesn't that deloft the club? And the more you hit down, the more you deloft?
its due to how clubs are built, and also, if you hit down on the irons the correct amount that is taken into consideration in the build as that is how the club performs the best. So only if you hit down it further than standard are you actually delofting it.
@@coachcarolin Thank you. I enjoy your videos.
With a higher loft, if you sweep the ball, you will hit the ball low on the club face. To hit the ball with the center of the club face you need to hit slightly down. Less so with long irons.
@@hammer86_ That's a good point. Hogan said, when asked what he was thinking when he hit his famous one iron, "I was thinking of hitting it with the second groove."
What did she say?
How tall is she?? And what size shoe 👠 does she wear!? 🤔
Plz marry me 😂😂❤
Is this the woman that smokes cigarettes on the course?