HOW TO HIT A GOLF BALL WITH DRIVER FOR BEGINNERS

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James Turner - 3 years ago

Just discovered this channel and it looks really interesting. I originally thought you were American at the start then noticed you sounded English :)

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

James,
I grew up in Britain, America for most of my life. Thanks for watching the video.
Best, Adam

Madden Lover2121 - 3 years ago

This actually works

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

Glad you found the video helpful.
All the best, Adam

Killer Caritas - 3 years ago

Thanks you big help

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

Thanks, glad you liked the video.
All the best, Adam

kgeezy55 - 3 years ago

Would you recommend choking up on the club for better control? Not really a beginner but sometimes going back to square one helps me. Having trouble getting solid contact and keeping it straight but I absolutely mash my irons. Any advice helps. Thanks!

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

Yes, choking up on the club would make life easier. It can cost a bit of distance, but if you hit it more solidly it will make up for that.
All the best, Adam

Life With 2 Princesses - 3 years ago

I love the golf tips great video please make more :)

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

Thanks, I plan to get more out starting pretty soon.
All the best, Adam

Thomas Gaudet - 3 years ago

Being 5’7” and a shorter golfer, does that make golfing harder because your arms and longer clubs are more disconnected from your body??

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

Thomas,
Thanks for the question. I don't really think so, in some ways harder, and some easier (in general). Shorter statured players tend to have less problems with their posture and swing plane, taller players can often create more arc and speed. Not sure if this helps.
Best, Adam

Jagdish Patel - 3 years ago

so impressed, Thank u

Scratch Golf Academy - 3 years ago

Thanks Jagdish. Glad you found the video helpful.
All the best, Adam

WogRus Come today - 4 years ago

Helps a lot

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, glad it was helpful to you.
Best, Adam

James Ryan - 4 years ago

Spot on thanks great video for getting started

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks James. Best of luck with your golf.
Adam

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RON BADACH CALLICOON KITCHEN - 4 years ago

Terrific videos Adam..Will trade you cooking lessons for golf lessons..My game continues to improve..Thx⭐️

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Sounds good Ron.
All the best, Adam

Treenz xo - 4 years ago

Went to the driving range last night for the very first time and was wondering what I was doing wrong. Which is the complete opposite to what you just showed lol. So I’m going again tonight to give it another shot. Thanks for the lesson. From myself, here in New Zealand

Treenz xo - 4 years ago

Thanks so much and yes it most certainly is

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Best of luck to you in New Zealand (I hear it's beautiful).
Thanks, Adam

EveryThing Blind - 4 years ago

have you ever taught anyone that has a vision impairment Adam

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

I wish you well with your golf, and appreciate that you like to watch the videos.
All the very best, Adam

EveryThing Blind - 4 years ago

Scratch Golf Academy well I am totally blind and I have a friend that is helping me

EveryThing Blind - 4 years ago

Scratch Golf Academy that is cool I am getting in to gulf and I watch all of your videos

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks for the question. I have on a number of occasions, but they've always had some level of vision.
All the best, Adam

Jeroen Berkhout - 4 years ago

This is só blatently logical and helpful: thanks, Adam!

Leanna Timmerman - 4 years ago

Will give it a try! Seems like this method could help me be more consistent. Thank you.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Leanna, hope you make some progress.
All the best, Adam

E S - 4 years ago

Thank you Very much. I'm just getting started myself. About your age

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Hope you have fun with the game.
All the best, Adam

RAW DAWG - 4 years ago

You have a rare quality for YouTube even among “professionals,” so thanks for that, and the awesome help!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks very much 'RAW DOG' I appreciate the comment.
Best, Adam

finlay kemp 08 - 4 years ago

did u relise he said relis instead of relise

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

It's not infrequent for me to have a few verbal slip ups. Thanks for watching the video.
Best, Adam

P D - 4 years ago

Subscribing due to the camera quality. Simply amazing. Thanks for the tips!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, hope you like the videos.
Best, Adam

Mike Rodrick - 4 years ago

Hi Adam;
My issue with a driver is that I'm over rotating my hips & not staying behind the ball to be able to hit up on it causing a flat swing. I do the same with short irons which is causing pulls. I know I'm supposed to be making a small lateral shift before the hip turn but can't seem to sync it with the rest of the swing.I'm an intermediate level player. Can you help me resolve this?

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

It's hard to say without seeing you swing, but generally I'd focus more on the club. The body is pretty amazing how it works, and if you have a clear picture of what you want to do with the club, and your mind stays quiet (not swing thoughts and "aiming at the ball") I think you'll see progress.
All the best, Adam

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Mike Rodrick - 4 years ago

Hi Adam ; My issue is that I'm hitting my driver way too low. I know why, but can't seem to correct it. I'm not staying behind the ball & hitting up on it, but rather turning my hips in a circular motion making my swing too flat & sometimes causing a slice. I know the ball is positioned properly in my stance so that's not the issue. Is there a drill to correct this? Thanks.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

+Mike Rodrick
Mike,
If you could find an upslope to hit off I'd recommend it. Also hit some half speed shots with the ball teed up higher than normal, pick it off tee. Usually the challenge is mental, people strike at the ball instinctively, try to feel the motion and don't worry about contact initially.
Hope this helps a bit.
Best, Adam

reece cox - 4 years ago

good video thanks helped me straighten out my drives

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

+reece cox
Thanks, glad you found the video helpful.
All the best, Adam

ChosenOne43 - 4 years ago

I play HS Golf but I used to have a bad shank that would go to the right but this helped me out a lot

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

+ChosenOne43
Thanks for the comment. Glad you've made progress.
Best, Adam

Tom Mc - 4 years ago

Adam has an outstanding ability to simplify and humanize the game, especially for us average golfers. My wife and I love his lessons. He's so pragmatic and easy to listen to. We both have gone back to the basics just to follow his no-nonsense advice and techniques. In the several weeks since we were lucky enough to land on one of his lessons, our scores haven't improved significantly, but we are getting some very good results hitting the ball. We just have to pull it together and practice Adam's advice. Great teaching style, Adam! Thanks. Tom and Joan

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

+Tom Mc
Thanks Tom and Joan!
Glad to hear the videos have been helpful.
Best, Adam

VegasDannyReturns - 4 years ago

Really nice tip. Even for an established golfer.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful.
Best, Adam

SerenityNow - 4 years ago

It's so easy to show someone this stuff but you put a club in a beginners hand and for someone who looks completely unnatural swinging the club, to implement any of this is incredibly difficult. I always try to instruct people to keep their eye on the ball first and foremost to try and learn to make contact with the ball before anything else. Because if someone can't connect with the ball at all, it makes golfing unbearable.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks for the comment. I generally find results come when newer golfers relax, and try to just get some decent motion. Sometimes (just my experience) it they are told to "watch the ball" they have rather jerky ball oriented swings. Certainly some people just have much more aptitude for the game than others though.
Best, Adam

Mil Sneler - 4 years ago

I hate this type of video. Too much of talking about 90% irrelevant stuff. One minute video turned into 10

nathan freeman - 3 years ago

Actually, everything he said was pretty relevant.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Sorry you didn't like the video.
Best, Adam

Jonatan - 4 years ago

Thanks helped a lot. :)

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Glad to hear it Jonatan.
Best, Adam

Blake Vander weide - 4 years ago

This video helped me out alot! Great teaching skills Adam

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Blake.
All the best, Adam

Matthew Thomas - 4 years ago

Good teaching, thank you. Subscribed.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Matthew, I hope you'll like some of the other videos at the channel also.
Best, Adam

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Trouble YT - 4 years ago

Thank you so much I've spend months trying to beat my dad we're both terrible but hopefully I'll beat him now

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Best of luck!
Thanks, Adam

bigbilly1957 - 4 years ago

have been struggling a lot with my driver, this approach to hitting it makes so much sense. You explanation in terms I could understand are much appreciated! Thanks!!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful.
Best, Adam

TheUKETrain - 4 years ago

Adam, you're the best. I watch your videos and go to the range and see an improvement every time. Thanks!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, glad the videos are helping you.
Best, Adam

Ben Dowsett - 4 years ago

Really useful, I was trying to learn by going at full pace, but this simple lesson really changed things for me

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Ben, glad the video was helpful to you.
Best, Adam

Eddie LC - 4 years ago

Thank you so much my dad try's to explain to me but it gets messed up in my head but this video is perfectly clear.

Thank you so much Adam!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Glad you found the video helpful.
Best, Adam

garyt1984 - 4 years ago

Great video im going range this evening and will try all this. every drive my ball striking is lovely bang middle of club and the ball starts straight enough in the air but around 100 yds it starts turning right and ends way right. i cant shake it off as on the range i could hit 100 balls and 70 will go perfectly straight.

Andrea Campbell - 4 years ago

This is really great. I am going out for the 1st time on Sunday. These videos have been great to help me learn a little bit more of what I need to be doing. Thank you!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Andrea. Hope you make some progress on Sunday.
Best, Adam

bridget reynish - 4 years ago

Great video! But what should my stance be when I swing? And where should my feet be place? Thank you!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

+bridget reynish
Thanks Bridget. I'd place your feet a little wider apart than the outside of your hips, and place the ball about opposite of your left (if your right handed) instep.
All the best, Adam

H Rendell - 4 years ago

this has been fantastic... however when I bend my arms I start topping the ball... do you have video to take me beyond the mallet idea? which as I say has trained me to hit straight and consistently, just want to work on increasing the distance a bit now

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, glad you're making progress. Bending the arms through impact usually means that there is not enough energy being transferred out to the club (centrifugal force) through impact. If it's of interest I offer full courses in simple building block fashion at www.scratchgolfacademy.com
Best, Adam

Steven Mills - 4 years ago

I will try this thank you for helping me improve my score

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Steven.
Best, Adam

Brett Stephens - 4 years ago

Adam can you please show how to hold a golf club for left handed players. Also I can only grip a club with baseball style grip. Any other way i get really bad blisters

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Brett,
I have several 'grip' videos at the YouTube channel. It's the same (only reversed) for left handed golfers. I'm fine with the baseball grip as long as the hands are reasonably together.
All the best, Adam

Sarah Fenton - 4 years ago

This has really helped me - very clear explanation.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Sarah, glad it was helpful to you.
Best, Adam

Chase Lanier - 4 years ago

didnt tell us where to stand or how to hold it. didnt help at all

Isaac 08112 - 4 years ago

Chase Lanier he's trying to help so go to a different video

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Chase,
Sorry you didn't like the video. I'm afraid each video has to be limited in what it covers (analytics show that it's rare for people to watch even a 6 minute video all the way through when on internet), I have many videos on grip and stance etc.
Thanks, Adam

RapidSpike - 4 years ago

another gem Adam, thanks.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, glad you found it helpful.
Best, Adam

Jbird Perez - 4 years ago

thanks ..that was good motivation , direction and inspiration

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, glad it was helpful for you.
Best, Adam

CTM TV. - 4 years ago

I'm having a very hard time hitting the ball still, do you have any other drills that could help?

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

The only suggestion I can offer is to hit shots on a small scale. Relax and hit some 50 yard shots, hopefully you'll build on that.
Best, Adam

mohith reddy - 4 years ago

Any golfers who hve tried dis out

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Mohith,
Hope this video helps you.
Best, Adam

TD Kane - 4 years ago

This helped massively, Thanks

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Glad it was helpful to you.
Best, Adam

Johnathan Camaj - 4 years ago

this video helped a lot. thanks

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Glad to hear it Johnathan.
Best, Adam

Torrese Johnson - 4 years ago

Check out my latest golf tip video! it's serious but funny something that all golfers would enjoy. A subscribe would be clutch!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks Torrese, and best of luck with your golf.
Thanks, Adam

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Dakota Lake - 4 years ago

WOW, very impressive, tries to break the swing down to basics, I am definitely going to try this, thank you.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

+Dakota Lake Thanks Dakota, best of luck with it.
Best, Adam

snicksim - 4 years ago

subbed for the 1080p60.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Oh, thanks. It's a 4K camera.
All the best, Adam

snicksim - 4 years ago

The video quality is great :)

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Sorry, not sure what your comment means?
Best, Adam

Peter McGraw - 4 years ago

Great informative lesson, thank you!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks very much Peter.
All the best, Adam

Tyler's Lava - 4 years ago

Thanks it helped me

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Glad it was helpful to you.
Best, Adam

Tel Bair - 4 years ago

what kind of golf clubs would you recomend

Tel Bair - 4 years ago

Thank you very much

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Tel;
Thanks for the question. Really, there's a lot to selecting clubs (shaft flex, length, grip size, set make-up), you'd want to go to a quality local club fitter to make the best decision.
Thanks, Adam

Steve G - 4 years ago

Adam, I have only taken up golf 3 months ago in my 60's...always had problems with the driver...saw this, now realised where I was going wrong...went out today and was smashing them straight down the line...thanks so much!

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Glad to hear it Steve!
Best, Adam

Andy Wright - 4 years ago

So impressed. Adam is such a brilliant communicator. His teaching style is perfectly clear and achievable. Certainly the best I've found online. Thanks very much Adam.

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norma villegas - 4 years ago

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Robert EllisEllis - 4 years ago

Mark Anthony - 4 years ago

Just wonderful, been searching for "natural golf swing" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Graysonyon Putter Prolific - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some super things about it and my friend got cool results with it.

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks very much for the comment Andy.
Best, Adam

fosbal mike - 4 years ago

What is the correct height to tee a ball?

fosbal mike - 4 years ago

Yes, thank you. Every bit of info will help as I'm just picking up the game.

mui muhadresh - 4 years ago

Scratch Golf Academy vor 6 Monaten
Jason,There is no definitive correct answer, but if you tee it so that half the ball is above the top edge of the club that is the average. Adjust as needed so that your hits are coming off the middle to slightly above middle of clubface.I hope this helps. Best, Adam

marlies84 - 4 years ago

Hi Adam. Do you offer in-person lessons in Florida, as well? Do you have a site with information on this? I like your philosophy and style of teaching. Many thanks!
-Hans

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Thanks, yes I do. Go to www.adambgolf.com and you'll see more info.
All the best, Adam

Landon Belk - 4 years ago

I know with an iron and putter, theres a certain way to hold and swing it. Is there one for the driver too or just how we feel?

Scratch Golf Academy - 4 years ago

Landon,
Other than ball position it's very similar grip and swing with both driver and irons.
Thanks, Adam

danoto1000 - 5 years ago

THAT WAS GREAT

danoto1000 - 5 years ago

BIG TIME HELP,THANKS AGAIN

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful for you.
Best, Adam

Bill Muller - 5 years ago

great tip over the top habit has crept into my swing so back to basic's

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks Bill, glad it was helpful.
Best, Adam

Shane Carney - 5 years ago

Nice video. Good frames too!

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks Shane.
Best, Adam

Jim Shaffer - 5 years ago

Adam, this is great information. I'm 68, started playing golf rather late. Wish I'd had this instruction when I started. I tend to over think the process. Will try to rewind and learn again using your ideas of flow and letting go. Regards, Jim Shaffer

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks Jim, glad the video was helpful to you.
Best, Adam

tubewatcher38 - 5 years ago

Good video. Like the tee-gate drill.

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful
Best, Adam

Michael Ackerman - 5 years ago

Adam, I suspect you are right. Years ago when I took lessons from a former touring pro, Pete Cooper, I had to fight over swinging and lifting the club straight up to increase my swing length. As you know when you haven't practiced a lot for a while you sometimes tend to return to old habits. Thanks for a great lessons and drills.

Jerry Siaw - 5 years ago

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Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks Michael

Michael Ackerman - 5 years ago

Thank you Adam! I am relearning many of my golfing skills and this video is very helpful. Due to a variety of reasons - including health issues, i have played very few rounds of golf for the last 6 years or so. Before that I was a six handicap. My driver used to be one of my best clubs and now it is my worst. I have been working on shorter, controlled swings. Surprisingly, I hit a drive further than my full swing drives today. My ball contact, launch angle and ball spin seemed to be ideal on that swing. The next swing I tried a full swing and made very poor contact.

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Hey Michael would you mind sending me a private message I have something to ask you? Go to the about page for my channel and click on "message". See this screenshot: http://screencast.com/t/GZ4mxmINyggr Thanks!

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Michael,

I'm glad you are back at golf, and making some progress. It would be interesting to see how short your 'short' swing is on video. It maybe closer to normal length than you think. Best, Adam

jason day - 5 years ago

How do I know if i tee it good . I still dont know how to tee for the driver please if you can tell me how to tee for driver....

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Jason,There is no definitive correct answer, but if you tee it so that half the ball is above the top edge of the club that is the average. Adjust as needed so that your hits are coming off the middle to slightly above middle of clubface.I hope this helps. Best, Adam

Vikas Annadata - 5 years ago

Phenomenal Video

Jim Kinnamon - 4 years ago

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Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks very much Vikas, and thanks for your interest in the videos.Best, Adam

erik dennard - 5 years ago

Fantastic lesson

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks Erik!Best, Adam

Jancen - 5 years ago

Thanks for the video!

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Glad it helped you!Best, Adam

moledog88 - 5 years ago

I'm ready to throw the driver in the lake here ,,,been playing 3 years and can't hit the club anymore ,,,,topping everything off the tee,thinking too much ,,I don't know ,,,,will try this drill to get it going ,,,I love the videos,,,,great job!!

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Sounds desperate! I hope the video helps, but you'll really have to master it on a small scale (with a relaxed, free mind) before gradually adding speed.Best, Adam

John R Yujuico - 5 years ago

I just subscribed. Good videos. On all full swing shots with all clubs, could you talk about an upright swing vs a more around the body swing? I can hit them both but don't know which one I should concentrate on. I am 5'8" and a former Big 10 Baseball player. My Mantra is "Everything in Moderation, Keep it Simple, Less is Best." I am seeking a Simple, Compact, Repeatable swing with all clubs. Thank you.

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks John. I look forward to staying in touch

John R Yujuico - 5 years ago

OK Thanks Adam. I am an athlete and can very quickly recognize athletic movement in others. Along with simplicity, your swing depicts that. Compact, simple with no "Whips & Jingles." Excellent advice also.

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

John,Thanks for your question. I agree with you, keep it simple. I don't think a swing has to be either upright or flat, can certainly be in between (left arm covering right shoulder as viewed down the line). If you have a lot of lateral leg drive a little more upright might be good.Later this summer I will be offering full video courses in all aspects of the game, lots of details and parameters, at www.scratchgolfacademy.com Thanks, Adam

650Thunderbird - 5 years ago

Great lesson, thanks Adam!

Steve Davies - 4 years ago

Scratch Golf Academy hi Adam I'm a left handed golfer and always slice to the left with the driver it starts out straight then goes way to the left hope you can help.thanks steve

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Thanks very much!

Cedric Franklin - 5 years ago

how wide is the T gate

Scratch Golf Academy - 5 years ago

Cedric, You can make it as wide (more forgiving) as you like, but I'd go about an inch on each side of the club. Lean the tee on the heel side of the club back a bit so it's similar to the shaft angle of the club. Hope this helps.

Best, Adam

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