How Your Irons Should ACTUALLY Sit On The Ground! (SO MANY GO WRONG)

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  • @AlexElliottGolf
    @AlexElliottGolf  Рік тому +2

    *How should your irons sit on the ground!? Don’t get this wrong because it had a huge impact on your strike location & direction*

  • @rickymundy8663
    @rickymundy8663 3 місяці тому +1

    Alex thank you for sharing your lessons. I appreciate the fact that you explain the different incorrect club setups. Explaining each one helps me diagnose what causes my bad shots. Then you show the correct way. I’ve learned a lot from your tutorials. Thank you for taking time to share these and the way you are coaching us.

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  3 місяці тому

      Appreciate that! hope it helps ricky 🙌🏼

    • @rickymundy8663
      @rickymundy8663 3 місяці тому

      @@AlexElliottGolf
      I went outside this morning. Through your tutorial I realized I was turning my hip with my down swing. I have had trouble getting my club head thru the ball thus leaving everything right. When I played yesterday I was turning on the ball on my shorts irons hitting them straight with more distance. Thanks again for sharing your talent. Please don’t let the ones who have negative comments stop you from posting your tutorials. People should appreciate you taking time and effort making these. If they don’t agree and help them that’s ok.

  • @rayhuckell7263
    @rayhuckell7263 Рік тому

    Just found this excellent video on how to sit irons on the ground. Five minutes age I dropped a comment on getting irons with the right amount of shaft angle on another video of Yours. Many years ago I had a 56 degree wedge that always had everything going left or even hooking left. I had the shaft angle changed which corrected these off line shots.Your subscribers may be interested in this type of information. Ray

  • @dennisfehrman5607
    @dennisfehrman5607 Рік тому

    Heck yeah Alex! That tip on the finger knuckles of lead hand is awesome. Thanks.😊

  • @Vnam72
    @Vnam72 Рік тому

    Good vid. It's not obvious either. I've seen a number of pros and they wouldn't answer the question. It took me best part of 3yrs to realise that the shaft is leaning forward at address and this is where it returns. Now I hit the ball properly! My longest iron is a 6 but this is a hangover from my bad iron days, I have a 5 I reckon would work now.

  • @Islanddweller18
    @Islanddweller18 Рік тому

    Moving forward it’s hands slightly forward of centre. Thx Alex I think this will help me compress the ball better

  • @kevinday2816
    @kevinday2816 Рік тому

    Fantastic video . Just what I needed cheers Alex.👍

  • @peterjurenovskis5933
    @peterjurenovskis5933 Рік тому

    Great vid. In some of your shots, the ball placement is towards the hozel. I would have thought that the ball should be in the centre of the face. Pls advise.

  • @paultheriault7229
    @paultheriault7229 Рік тому

    great info, had never seen training on this

  • @doowoprichie
    @doowoprichie Рік тому

    Thanks Alex,good stuff

  • @DouglasHart-k2j
    @DouglasHart-k2j Рік тому

    I am a retired engineer and you do a great job explaining WHY the particular drill and set up is. A great help.

  • @jeffreypillar4977
    @jeffreypillar4977 Рік тому +1

    Alex, I'm an older golfer that's lost major distance from driver through SW, I feel my shoulder turn is limiting a full swing. How can I get more rotation or bigger shoulder turn. I've been playing for 43years and used to be able to hit the 300yd drives and 150yd 7 irons. Can you help me out? Always love your lessons and tips been subscribed for sometime now.

  • @matty_1337-c7u
    @matty_1337-c7u Місяць тому

    @AlexElliotGolf - great advice for all of us newbies. Love it. I know you did cover this, but I wish you could have spent more time to show us what the club should look like at address (and this is only for confirmation that we high HC’ers have our hands in happy place - slightly ahead but not too far forward). As always, great post - keep doing what you’re doing, brotherman! -Matty

  • @momurda0937
    @momurda0937 Рік тому

    I so wanted and needed something like this...

  • @liquidsmokemustang1537
    @liquidsmokemustang1537 Рік тому

    If one just looks at a tour pro’s divot, it is plane to see that their divot almost always has a skinny tail on the players side of it, then you see the full club head width going forward. Nice tip Alex.

  • @vincelucas5722
    @vincelucas5722 Рік тому

    Your videos are so helpful. Thank you!

  • @markbourne8567
    @markbourne8567 Рік тому

    Would you be able to show how to hit a flip shot, and when best time to use this .
    Mark B

  • @ST-xg3gy
    @ST-xg3gy Рік тому

    Alex, where does your left thumb sit on the grip? Left of the logo, right? Thank you!

  • @carlrice6380
    @carlrice6380 Рік тому

    Great video. Can you do one on the release for driving? I have been tought the drinks and throwing them onto the ground after impact but really struggling to get to grips with it!

    • @carlrice6380
      @carlrice6380 Рік тому

      When i mean drinks i mean carrying a tray of drinks like a waiter 🤳

  • @gtplumbing2004
    @gtplumbing2004 Рік тому

    I've been asking this simple question for ever.

  • @KipThomas-dn2em
    @KipThomas-dn2em Рік тому

    Longest iron 4 iron. Love the video lesson. They have really helped my golf game. Keep them coming

  • @mikebest634
    @mikebest634 Рік тому

    Longest iron is 4 ,no rescue club I use a 7 wood ,hate offset clubs as my natural shot is a draw so I don’t need any help going left . One thing to mention is that offset clubs force your shaft position with more hands forward than than clubs with little offset ,this is very noticeable when I pick up the wife’s ping offset shovels,easy to hit but hook city for me .I play mizuno 919 tour irons with kbs lite x shafts and for the most part games fine ,worst case is the shanks which appear from time to time and kills my game ,had them on and off ever since I started playing this game ,I will check my set 8pm after this video later today at the range ,cheers .

  • @bermchasin
    @bermchasin 2 місяці тому

    i recently started carrying a 1 iron. its great. I can almost hit it as far as my pitching wedge.

  • @ra1der5
    @ra1der5 Рік тому

    One more thought about how the club is placed that wasn’t reviewed; at 3:15, the ball is positioned close to the hosel as opposed to the middle of the club face. Is that correct?

  • @mikemenczynski
    @mikemenczynski Рік тому

    Another great tip, I do have one question, when you address the ball, is the ball near the heel or slightly off center or center of the club?

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  Рік тому

      great question!! i have it with irons just slightly on the heel side of the golf club

  • @natemorris535
    @natemorris535 Рік тому

    Longest iron in my bag is a 3 iron, then a 4 hybrid, then 5-PW. 3 iron usually only comes out if I need to recover from the woods or if I'm feeling extra confident lol

  • @ramlanhusain4811
    @ramlanhusain4811 Рік тому

    Thanks. I have been following your lessons quite a long time ago. From Malaysia hc17 66yrs old

  • @shazayn
    @shazayn Рік тому

    Great vids Alex! 6 iron longest then 3-5 hybrids. What app do you use to get top tracer feature ?

  • @jamesbacon1844
    @jamesbacon1844 Рік тому

    Thanks for all the tips man. Good stuff! keep it up sir. 👊

  • @katos84770
    @katos84770 Рік тому

    Hey Alex!!! DO you think 1-2 degrees would make a huge difference in flight? 0 vs 1-2 degrees flat?

  • @devinanderson15
    @devinanderson15 Рік тому

    My longest iron is a 2 iron but I go 2,5,6,7,8,9,pw
    I typically only use the 2 iron when I’m under trees but I’m starting to use it as a 3 wood alternative for either the rough or hard lies

  • @jimferguson2463
    @jimferguson2463 Рік тому

    Love your lessons. They are easy to understand and well presented. You cover topics that we never get from an instructor. Thanks for all you do.

  • @kimcampbell9421
    @kimcampbell9421 Рік тому

    Great tip. Never knew this information. Thank you. Longest iron is a 4. Learning from you big time. Explains my inconsistency. Can't wait to play good golf often.

  • @jamesw7624
    @jamesw7624 Рік тому

    Hi Alex I absolutely love the videos. Do you do any 1 to 1 lessons in person , I would love to have a couple mate. I live in Kent

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  Рік тому +1

      Hi, yes - in Cheshire. Please email me alex@alexelliottgolf.co.uk

    • @jamesw7624
      @jamesw7624 Рік тому

      @@AlexElliottGolf wish I lived closer but thanks Alex

  • @BeWise4Life
    @BeWise4Life Рік тому

    Currently got 4 wedges up to a 5 iron and then 4-3 hybrids. I got double hybrids at the top and I can hit them beautifully but I miss having longer irons in the bag. I’d rather have a 5 hybrid and a 4 iron even though my 4 hybrid is so reliable…..flies about 190 and gives me about 205 in distance. My 3 hybrid has taken the place of my 5 wood. I do miss having those lower lofted irons when I have long shots under a tree line. I could easily get over 200 yards on a hooded 3 iron that went no more than 10 ft off the ground. I don’t have that shot anymore. My hooded 5 and below still works for most of those shots when they come up but I feel they happen more often than my 3 hybrid does. I’m usually lying under 200 or over 240 which is more of my HL 3 wood range….235-250. Giving up my regular 3 wood means no more reaching the greens from 250+ but I wouldn’t say that was a reliable shot for me anyway. The biggest beauty of the long hybrids is stopping power. If I fly a green with my hybrid it will stop, often in under 5 feet. I didn’t have that reliably with a 4 or 3 iron. It’s awesome flying a green from 185-210 yards and stopping it. I dunno. Still figuring out my clubs. I need a new putter and driver. Still figuring out which wedges I like best. My drives are typically 260-290 with occasional low and high. I’ve got an old clunking driver someone gave me and I’ve tried some others and they just feel so much easier to hit. I also pretty cheap and used golf balls. I have a feel I could reliably drive 285+ with a better driver and maybe some pro v1’s. Got fitted for my current clubs and it made golf a lot easier. 😂 I’m kinda waiting till I get somewhere for a driver fitting maybe find out a better putter than the hand me down I have. For the first time I’m trying to figure out how to be better at golf in 20 years and actually playing regularly…..my HC is currently 3.5 but I feel like that is deceiving. I do usually play in the 70’s or low 80’s on non-pro courses but it’s the occasional good round that gives me that handicap. I’m an okay golfer. I just typically play smart. I could easily have a HC of 12. I am finding that clubs make a huge difference. I mix in 1 great shot with an okay and a bad shot to get a lot of pars. 😅occasionally I get 2 good ones in a row and that’s where my birdies come from or the opposite and my bogeys. Anyway, I just started watching videos like this a few weeks ago and it has improved my game. I actually just learned this tip this last week. Kind of rambling now but just want to keep getting better.

  • @dennisjasinski254
    @dennisjasinski254 Рік тому

    Alex, when swinging, what arm should lead? Pull the club with left arm or push the club with the right arm?

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  Рік тому

      I feel like take the club away with the left and hit with right - I hope that this helps

  • @supersoup5509
    @supersoup5509 2 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @garylovejoy1432
    @garylovejoy1432 Рік тому

    Nice divot at the end are you the club pro at Mottram Hall ?

  • @andylawrence7955
    @andylawrence7955 Рік тому

    Got a 3 Iron! Another great video!

  • @markwhent2523
    @markwhent2523 Рік тому

    Great vid nice original subject matter

  • @robcrook9204
    @robcrook9204 Рік тому

    How important is the positon of the ball between your feet, and do you still keep your knuckles in line with the front of the ball even when you have the ball further forward in your stane with the longer irons?

  • @lee4851
    @lee4851 Рік тому

    alex how does the actual iron shaft affect your golfing ability i.e kbs vs project x..... i prefer kbs but is there a big difference or does that only come into consideration when there stiff or flex shafts? thanks for all the great work and copious amount of great tips and videos, Lee from dublin

  • @rjoziasse61
    @rjoziasse61 Рік тому

    Hi Alex.
    First of all, thank you for all your simple and very effective tips. I watch them every day and really made some huge improvements already, thanks to you!
    But I also have a question for you in which I hope you have a drill that would help me out on my (main?) problem.
    My teaching Pro tells me over and over again that I have a very good swing. BUT I have one thing that I cannot get under control and that are my straight arms.... In the practice slowmotion swing, I know what to do. But when taking a normal swing or when I am hitting the ball, my arms (especially the left one) are always slightly bended.
    Sometimes I think the swing was okay, but after checking the films he is making from my swing, I always end up disappointed.
    Can you please help me out on this matter?
    Greetings Rene

  • @roncarlton1882
    @roncarlton1882 Рік тому

    Thanks for this tip Alex. I was taught proper technique but it is important to always check yourself for proper setup. I know we all take it for granted many times. The Pro’s always take their time and check themselves. Most of us just try to whack the ball somewhere in the direction we are pointing. Those of us who take the game more seriously or have the time to play more often seek great advice and your channel provides much content relative to many of us.
    The lowest iron I carry is 5 iron. Typical setup for today’s gamers. I can still hit long irons but a hybrid is much easier and it has may other uses. For those par 3’s from 165 to 185 I prefer to hit a 19 degree hybrid. But I also use it at times just off the green instead of chipping.
    Question: What about forward shaft lean at setup? When should it be utilized if at all. I have tried it and found it to be effective in striking the ball. Comments?

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  Рік тому +1

      Hi - thanks so much for tuning into the video Ron. I have a video coming up tonight that wil help you with this on chipping around the green, the forward shaft lean that you mentioned

  • @JulianCross-wk2cq
    @JulianCross-wk2cq Рік тому

    Love it great tip 🎉

  • @gailhill5734
    @gailhill5734 Рік тому

    I only have 6 and 7 long irons but struggle with keeping long shots straight and consistent. Fine with shorter irons and wedges. 6 especially I lack confidence so dont use as often as I should. Got to 10.2 hcap but struggle to get to single figures 😥

  • @carlgordon936
    @carlgordon936 Рік тому

    Longest iron is a 2 iron. A proper 2 iron not a driving or utility iron. Fully matches the rest of the set.
    Great tip for those higher handicappers

  • @martindesjardins4282
    @martindesjardins4282 Рік тому

    My longuest iron is a 5. I could have bought my Ping Karsten set with a 5 hybrid instead of a 5 iron but I just picked what was in stock at the shop. This is a decision I regret today, because I rarely hit my 5 iron past 7 iron distance, often shorter because of mishit, while I wish I had a hybrid a little easier to hit than my 4 hybrid.

  • @debuller8421
    @debuller8421 Рік тому

    I have a 2 iron. 2-sw

  • @richardgreen4209
    @richardgreen4209 Рік тому

    Great tips as always 👌

  • @aaronjolly2337
    @aaronjolly2337 Рік тому

    Alex,
    I have a question about lie. I was fitted for 3 deg upright clubs. I could hit my long irons decent and my short irons were garbage. I flattened my clubs to 1 deg upright and now my short irons are fire and my long irons are garbage. Is it normal for people to have different lie angles in their bag? Should i go 3 deg upright on my long irons and stay at 1 deg upright on my short irons?

  • @ashleyelliott778
    @ashleyelliott778 Рік тому

    Great tip

  • @brucesirota2078
    @brucesirota2078 Рік тому

    I've got 6-LW for irons. And a 5H

  • @royclose946
    @royclose946 Рік тому

    Well done alex 🏌‍♂️ 😊

  • @danielgreer9811
    @danielgreer9811 4 місяці тому

    Thumbnail diagram showing red impact spots on club face confuses me. Assuming ball is laying on the dashed line, why is red spot at different height above the dashed line for the three club angles.

  • @sploshbook5349
    @sploshbook5349 Рік тому

    I’m so confident hitting irons so I have a 2 - 9 set with one sand wedge and a chipper

  • @RH-qk5lt
    @RH-qk5lt Рік тому

    I really feel that with the new rescue woods, and improvements in fairway woods, it's drastically reduced my number of irons. I'll use a 3 or 4 iron for a little punch and roll if needed but otherwise, 7, 9 & PW.

  • @drfpalmer
    @drfpalmer Рік тому

    LOL, carry a 4 iron and actually hit it the best of all my irons. Great video.

  • @RobPickles
    @RobPickles 11 місяців тому

    I had problems with low ball flight because of this issue. I was too far up with my toe. My 8 iron was only averaging 60 ft . Now its averaging 90 ft. The strike is also loads better as im now hitting the middle of the club with lots more consistency. Also it's improved my posture. Thanks Alex great video's.

  • @AngelInTheDesert
    @AngelInTheDesert Рік тому

    My biggest issue is my clubs are for sure too short for me at 6’4” so my swings fkd as I’m way too close to the ball to compensate.

  • @thomasmccauley9607
    @thomasmccauley9607 Рік тому

    One thing you forgot to mention which was in one of previous video is that the forces on the club on the downswing tend to bend the shaft in towards you due to clubhead toe weight which is offset from lever arm which is the shaft. This weight wants to move downward due centripedal force but the downward force bends the shaft inward.

    • @johnogolf
      @johnogolf Рік тому

      exactly right, plus the softer the shaft, the more it can happen!!

    • @blue24563
      @blue24563 Рік тому

      that's why you need the toe slightly off the ground. The shaft bend squares it up at impact.

  • @aaroncopass5023
    @aaroncopass5023 Рік тому

    2i is my longest club

  • @timbo7457
    @timbo7457 Рік тому

    longest iron is a 4, on a good day its my best friend. This was a great video I think I have been a little too high in the toe maybe 3-4 coins

  • @jasongorman7974
    @jasongorman7974 Рік тому

    My longest is a 2 iron currently in the bag.

  • @Frogstomp_actual
    @Frogstomp_actual Рік тому

    My longest Iron is a 4. I cant hit a driver to save my life. I am happy with 180mtr 4iron but I noticed lately I am hitting it at the base of the club.

  • @karlrussell4956
    @karlrussell4956 Рік тому

    Really think your videos are great and the longest art in my bag is a three on

  • @bracflohr4925
    @bracflohr4925 Рік тому

    Longest iron ..8 hybrid take over for the long shots

  • @WorldBeater123
    @WorldBeater123 Рік тому

    It depends on your swing

  • @kenmoats811
    @kenmoats811 Рік тому

    2 driving iron

  • @2sqnbandit379
    @2sqnbandit379 Рік тому

    This is massive. Make sure the handle points at your belt buckle

  • @fretless05
    @fretless05 Рік тому

    My longest iron is a 5. I used to carry a 4 that I thought I hit well, but Arccos told me that it really didn't go further than the 5, so it was replaced by a hybrid. I've recently been trying to set up with the toe higher and making really sure the club is in my fingers, and my iron miss has gone from right (fade) to left (draw). There are SO MANY variables!

    • @jimgiblin5158
      @jimgiblin5158 Рік тому

      Great shows that have really improved my game. Thank you

  • @kenbrown2808
    @kenbrown2808 Рік тому

    I carry a 3 iron, and if my fairway woods are underperforming any day, I use the 3 iron.

  • @ronj9460
    @ronj9460 Рік тому +1

    I have switched to a complete set of hybrids, NO irons.

  • @robcrook9204
    @robcrook9204 Рік тому

    4 iron

  • @gryphonrage3712
    @gryphonrage3712 Рік тому

    I’ve got a cheeky old 1 iron that I used this last weekend to outdrive the guys I got matched with 😂. These guys had brand new Taylormade drivers 😂

  • @theindooroutdoorsman
    @theindooroutdoorsman Рік тому

    This is a question I've had for years.

  • @danvu9812
    @danvu9812 Рік тому

    Also depends on your height

  • @johnwilster4242
    @johnwilster4242 Рік тому +1

    My longest iron is a 5-iron these days.

  • @matt7iron
    @matt7iron Рік тому

    I need to check my iron Lie at the range, maybe my iron pulls are because my toe is up to high.

  • @michaelmalarkey2943
    @michaelmalarkey2943 Місяць тому

    6i is lowest iron in bag

  • @Nobody-n2m
    @Nobody-n2m 3 місяці тому

    I dont have a longest iron. All mine go 150 yds lol

  • @edanzore
    @edanzore Рік тому

    Isn't it more important at the point of impact than at address? That shaft bows doing the swing

    • @AlexElliottGolf
      @AlexElliottGolf  Рік тому

      100% but the address is also important

    • @edanzore
      @edanzore Рік тому

      @@AlexElliottGolf I agree. But Ian Fraser from txg golf, now club champion, and my PXG fitter said it was ball flight and not how it sits. I'm so confused😂

  • @michaeljones1802
    @michaeljones1802 Рік тому

    6 iron, 5 hybrid

  • @AaronArmentrout
    @AaronArmentrout Рік тому +6

    It's hard to watch the videos because they spend a lot of time telling me how I or someone else is doing it wrong. Just tell me how to do it. For me that gets confusing and when I go try it I can't remember what was the wrong way or right way. Don't need to sell me on how I'm doing it wrong. I know I'm doing it wrong that's why I'm watching the video instead of golfing. Thanks

  • @johnfelton6
    @johnfelton6 Рік тому

    3 iron us my longest

  • @tomasmorrissey7324
    @tomasmorrissey7324 Рік тому

    5 lowest

  • @chrisimes478
    @chrisimes478 7 місяців тому

    "6 Inches" from my belt buckle .... You can tell a guy came up with that measurement vs. actual distance LMAO :p

  • @simont9984
    @simont9984 Рік тому

    4 iron is my longest.

  • @tomjepsen
    @tomjepsen Рік тому

    1-iron

  • @Pwrcritter
    @Pwrcritter Рік тому +1

    Good. Maybe I'll stop hitting it so fat, lol.

  • @andrewthompson545
    @andrewthompson545 Рік тому

    That's ur best tip so far , wat does the p on ur hat stand for?

  • @Gggolfff2780
    @Gggolfff2780 Рік тому +1

    When my toe is up it brings the shanks into play.

    • @tonybarber420
      @tonybarber420 Рік тому

      That's how u know your swing is flawed

  • @bigbb70
    @bigbb70 Рік тому

    6 iron, and a bunch of hybrids

  • @kenlynch6332
    @kenlynch6332 Рік тому

    🏌🏌🏌🏌🏌

  • @ArnieTX
    @ArnieTX Місяць тому

    Address doesn’t matter. It what’s happening with the lie at impact.

  • @Dizzyg28
    @Dizzyg28 Рік тому

    Over complicating a simple thing. Learn a proper Grip first then address the ball. Don’t ever set your club and grip it because literally every ball you hit is from a different lie, therefore will be an inconsistent grip and face lie. Grip, address & align accordingly. Problem solved.

  • @rdcruick
    @rdcruick Рік тому

    Pretty much every single instructional golf video on youtube is like 75% longer than it needs to be. I guess they do it to earn more money, but jesus christ is it annoying.

  • @brandonlarkin8834
    @brandonlarkin8834 5 місяців тому

    This is too dramatic. Better off using your own irons, go to the range and figure it out.

  • @markbradley5290
    @markbradley5290 Рік тому

    I figured this out myself,I added 10-15 yards to my irons.