2 Common Driver mistakes

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2 common driver mistakes. I see these two driver mistakes repeatedly during driver lessons with clients and also from observations from people I see teeing off the first and 10th holes at every course I have ever worked at. By fixing one of these with a client during the week they picked up and extra 20 meters of length. Well over 80% of golfers I see do these two things wrong. Do you?
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My name is Brian Fitzgerald - I'm an Australian full time golf coach living in Melbourne and coaching at two venues. The Bayviews GC on the Mornington Peninsula south of Melbourne and the Lang Lang GC in South Gippsland (both an hour and a quarter from Melbourne) where there are lot's of Kangaroos.
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@bobadkins7377 Жыл бұрын

Brian thank you for a lengthy instructional on the driver. It’s my nemesis. I am reasonably confident of my irons but the driver is a struggle. I’m going to try the centering method using my nose to align my position and try no use my same swing. I’m fairly sure that I’m trying to strike the ball with the intent of getting to the green in one stroke, and in those attempts I’m simply losing control of the swing. I’m in FL this week and I’ve played at the Ocean course and at the Conservatory course. Going to their range today and replaying the Conservatory tomorrow. Wish me luck, your patient videos have helped my game so much in the past two or three years.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. I am glad your golf is improving. I like the fact that you said you were going to the range to try this approach. It is sensible approach. I know a few people that have watched this video will put it straight to work in their next competitive round and that is problematic. We are in for a cold spell here in Melbourne so I will be with you in spirit in warm Florida. Keep up the great work. Brian

@davidwalters313 Жыл бұрын

Great tips Brian. Thanks. Regards David

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Glad you got something out of it David. Brian.

@AngieMcG Жыл бұрын

This is really going to help me! Guilty of wonky left shoulder so I slice at times. Made me realise I’m not aligned properly. Thanks!

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I would love to hide a camera on a Par 4 or 5 hole and record 100 people teeing off, The percentage of people doing this would be very high. You must be looking forward to the season of golf ahead Angie. Brian

@AngieMcG Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro very much so Brian! Comp tomorrow. I’ll enjoy it whatever the outcome, always do 😁⛳️

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

That’s a terrific attitude Angie

@dyn4mic87 Ай бұрын

can't wait to try this at the range this week - surprisingly some days my driver behaves and is predictable in a high fade shot shape, other days I either hit a big slice that goes 50m+ off target, or I pull hook and is impossible to predict and setup for especially when playing tight fairways. I have always applied shoulder tilt, which makes me think my setup is completely wrong and my shoulders are open as I normally do hit a fade even with longer irons

@fitzygolfpro Ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video and got something out of it. I'd love to hear how you get on at the range. Brian

@dyn4mic87 Ай бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro Thanks Brian, I did what every golf coach tells you not to do - I tried it out on the course this morning and to be honest it worked really well and instead of hitting big fades I was hitting fairly tight draws with the exception of 1 or 2 but I think this is something I can fine tune thank you

@marccouasnon6973 Жыл бұрын

Excellente analyse, merci Brian, je testerais cet AM pour voir si je suis dans le bon geste ou pas... Bonne journée à toi .

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Merci marc

@davidchristensen8462 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, My league partner does the reach down to touch his rt knee he hits more popups and it has transformed his iron swing so now he stays on his rt side and hits fat shots. I’m sending him this video.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks for spreading the word. I hope it helps your golf buddy. Brian

@peterabraham5013 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. 👍

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Brian

@matthewvaneck6384 Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe I forgot this set up you showed me in a previous lesson. Makes sense I’ve been slicing the big dog all over the place or it goes hard left - none are good results Back to the range & see you at Dorset soon.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

We always revert back to our natural bad habits Matt. It will be something you fight forever. I am glad this video triggered the memory. Brian

@danielwenderlich3438 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have been trying this lately and have found exactly what you are talking about. I felt more centered, easy to turn , a powerful position to swing.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I am glad this video has helped you confirm something you have tried. Thanks for watching and commenting. Brian

@user-rc8en9us3x Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, great advice. I’ve definitely moved my tee position back to centre over the past year and progressively lowered my tee height as I regularly skied drives. Couldn’t understand how a large driver head could get under the ball, but this video explains it. I’m definitely striking the ball on the downward swing. Something to tinker with on our golf trip to Numurkah this coming week. Thanks again.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian. I’m glad it helped you and is giving you something to work on. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for the weather for you. I hope you have a great trip. Brian

@johnathanwetherill456 Жыл бұрын

More Fitzy gold !!

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I am glad you dig it 😄

@marcbrown729 Жыл бұрын

Such common sense advice. Thank you.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc. It is always my goal when making a video (or coach for that matter) to keep it simple. Thanks for watching. Brian

@mattthomas3674 6 ай бұрын

Hey Brian Had been struggling with a pull hook and a push hook recently.. watched this video and it’s given my back my draw with the straight miss It’s much more fun from the fairways

@fitzygolfpro 6 ай бұрын

That is great news Matt. I’m glad the video helped.

@davidjackson7051 Жыл бұрын

Great Lesson absolutely me sometimes thanks for bringing that to my attention now I can birdie my favorite 300yd hole maybe eagle it huhI can drive it but sometimes it just won't draw now I know why

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I am glad my video has helped you with your understanding. Thanks for watching and letting me know. Brian

@frankgurgone8775 Жыл бұрын

I gotta check this shoulder alignment tip. Feels like me.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Statistically it probably is Frank. Let me know how it goes. Brian

@chrisjeffers7300 Жыл бұрын

I have been over tilting and hooking it so I think this may work for me

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I am sure it will Chris. Just get your nose over the middle of your stance. Brian

@stevetaylor3455 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian - they are very helpful tips and what you say is straight forward and makes sense. That is great you are going to be coaching at Dorset; that is my home course and I'll look forward to catching up with you.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve. I look forward to catching up with you at point. Brian

@bobwilkinson6828 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, I've seen your shoulder alignment tip before when you were working with a golfer on a course, but the nose position is completely new to me but makes perfect sense. I'm playing in an 18 hole stableford tomorrow so will be paying special attention to my setup.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob. I am glad you enjoyed. It would be a good idea to try these things out on a range or during a practice on the course rather than during a competitive round. Let me know how it goes. Brian.

@johnschwartz1536 Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video Brian on two Driver Mistakes! I agree with you about "others" recommendation of moving the right shoulder down too much at address. I agree with you that this isn't necessary because a player has a slight tilt taking place when the right hand is placed on the club at address anyway. The two other things you recommended and I will be paying attention to is nose position and ball position at address! I always pay attention to my shoulders and hips at address because my set up is for an in to out swing. Great Job Brian! One of your best!

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks John. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I love covering the basics as they are both so important and so often bypassed. In this hurry up short attention span world we live in some people skip the basics and go straight to the advanced stuff. Not a great thing to do. Thanks again for watching and your comment. Brian

@johnschwartz1536 Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro I was so impressed with this video on Driver, that I am now going to find one in your collection on iron play! Your putting video has also helped me. My handicap is in a downward progression! :-)

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I love that downward progression John. I have made so many videos I forget some of them. May this one might help. I think it is my best video but the lack of views tells me otherwise. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZyHetV0qdq5qXk.html Let me know what you think.

@shuopanwang2135 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian. I think I have both of the two mistakes and this video is very helpful to understand them and will potentially improve my driver if I can correct them. A question for mistake number 2, how to practice alignment to make sure the all parts of the body are aimming correctly? Also, thanks for letting me know you will be available at Dorset golf course. I have booked a lesson in and I am looking forward to seeing you there on this Saturday.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I saw that and am looking forward to getting to work with you on Saturday. I know from the video you sent me we have to fix both of these. See you on Saturday. Brian

@donnawaite7705 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Brian, very helpful tips. I have been doing all the things that you've recommended not to do. I wasn't tilting my shoulders and definitely hitting the ball further and straighter and then I watched another you tube video and it was telling me to tilt my shoulders , I've been trying to master this and my driving has been worse. I'm definitely going to go back to what you have recommended today and only watch and listen to your advice. Thank you

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I hope things start to get better for you after going back to a more natural set up. Thanks for putting your trust in me to help you with your golf Donna. Brian

@donnawaite7705 Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro you are a legend. You have definitely improved my golf

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Donna. You have made my day. Brian

@paulgriffiths1566 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Brian. Some great information here.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Brian

@jesseross3794 Жыл бұрын

great great video. you got me 100%. this will help me a great deal. thank you sir

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

So my secret security camera watching you play is working well 😀 It will help but it will also feel terrible. Brian

@OzCats Жыл бұрын

Morning Brian, Great Advice As Always. That advice you gave me with my alignment has helped me greatly. Keep up the great work. Cheers Joe

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe. I am glad that playing lesson at Bay Views has paid off on many fronts. I am glad it is all coming together Joe. Brian

@OzCats Жыл бұрын

@fitzygolfpro I had a fantastic time and learnt so much Brian.

@davidleigh2573 Жыл бұрын

Great tuition as usual. Will try this. My natural shot is a fade or at best straight but try as I might, cannot hit a draw. Will try to apply your tips at the range first and maybe my years of not being able to hit a draw will be a distant memory. Other coaches have failed or rather I have but I believe like always we will be successful. Stay safe and thanks

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. You are either born a fader or a drawer of the ball. If you are one it is difficult to achieve the other. But if the draw is what you are trying to achieve. It is really important to get the set up matching your intention. I like the fact that you said try it on the range first. That is a great approach. I hope the weather is kind and you get out to play tomorrow. Brian.

@TheStaniG Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro Wait, I see this alot and how almost every video is trying to get ppl to have a nice draw or fade on the ball and I dont understand why, because just hit it straight.... with every single club. Am I actually the odd one out??? Huh?? This cant be the case surely... am I weird??

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

No you are not weird at all. I gave no bias towards clients hitting fades or draws. It’s whatever they do naturally that they should do. The most difficult shot is the straight shot. I have yet to see a golfer do that consistently. So thus would be though to achieve on a regular basis. So I am a fan of going with what someone can do naturally and then helping them to control it. I hope that makes sense to you. Brian

@TheStaniG Жыл бұрын

@@fitzygolfpro Well shit, thats good to know. Ill count myself lucky then. That golf book I read when I was like, 7? mustve distilled its magic into my brain 😂

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Or it was something in the water back then. 😂 Well done what ever it was.

@AdiHughesGuitar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! My drivers been pretty reliable but I've never thought about nose position when driving, so something simple to check in setup. Didn't get out this weekend but traded it off with a custom iron fit (I think it was Ping 425s that we settled on), so looking forward to some shiny new clubs soon.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

New gear is very exciting Adi. I’ve been talking nose position for years and have made several videos on it in the past. It’s just an easier thought. I like easy. Hopefully you get out again soon. Brian

@bobj2447 Жыл бұрын

Always feel awkward tilting, now will concentrate on this.👍

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I’m glad this video has helped you. Brian

@renegade2853 Жыл бұрын

Fitzy, do you like trail foot set back slightly I aid coming more from the inside?

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

It can help some people some of the time but it won’t work for everyone. Ultimately it’s about the club face and not the feet. But give it a go. Brian.

@dermotdublin8002 Жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, I got a lesson last year and was told to push in my hip, struggled with my driver even more. Going to try your 2 tips,makes great sense. Any tips for driving off an uneven tee box, I know they should be level but not the ones I play on.

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

Hopefully these will help get your driving back on track. Practicing from those uneven tees is the best way. Get out on the quiet and hit a few tee shots from different spots and get used to it. Nothing can prepare you for it. A bit like driving a car in the rain. The more you do it the better you get at it. Thanks for watching and commenting Dermot. Brian

@fitzygolfpro Жыл бұрын

I go into a little more depth on Nose position in this video play list kzfaq.info/sun/PL0pw2jOJGhNf9Iqp4uBEGvpRSICed0pi5