He's 71 and hit a 321 yard drive. Here's How.

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Learn how to increase swing speed for seniors with this simple VLS Golf Swing lesson from Todd Kolb!
Watch as Todd Kolb, known for his VLS golf swing, shows you how a 71-year-old golfer hit a 321 yard drive. Learn the secrets behind his powerful, easy golf swing for seniors!

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@janetbarnett1986 Ай бұрын

I am a 70 year old lady and shot par the other day a 71 at my course. What you are showing is exactly what I do to drive the ball far. It took me years to realize that I need more weight starting out on my forward leg and that has made all the difference. Hope everyone has a beautiful day!!!! I am headed out to golf....

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@janetbarnett1986 congrats! Hope we are helping you enjoy this great game. 👊

@grovepeate3316 29 күн бұрын

Look like No Norman swing.I'm 79 and can hit it 286 - 290.

@jackwalker1941 8 күн бұрын

I am 83

@jackwalker1941 8 күн бұрын

Play 4 to 5 times a week

@randymahony8157 Ай бұрын

I'm 71. When I was 39, I broke my neck and lumbar spine. The Doctors put metal rods in my spine. They told me I was lucky to be able to walk although I was particularly paralyzed on my left side. When I turned 63 my wife bought me a set of golf clubs. I've been playing golf for about 7 years now and I hang on your every word. Thanks Todd and Nick. P.S. my Dr. can't believe it.

@ElNicopewpew Ай бұрын

So cool Randy, keep at it!

@user-me8qj6zk8n 8 күн бұрын

And you are the one that hits the golf ball 320..?

@kennethcole1551 Ай бұрын

I started playing golf when I was 65 now I’m 86 when I started, I could hit the ball 250 to 270 I Now use a 48 inch shaft senior and I can get the ball up about 200 220 yards. I don’t care I love it. I play golf in winter in Florida and then the summer in Port Jervis New York best of both worlds.

@relentless1 Ай бұрын

I am 63 and I am coming off a 12 year hiatus from playing golf due to 6 major surgeries. I find your golf advice to be very helpful. Thank you

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

Great to hear. We have other great content on our website at usgolftv.com

@paulharnish1823 Ай бұрын

57 years old from Nova Scotia Canada will definitely try these tip. Thanks again ⛳️

@swato59 10 күн бұрын

Hi Todd, great information. I am a 64 male from North Carolina who started playing golf in June of 2023. I still have not broken 100 but I see it on the horizon. Thanks for the time you put in on your videos, they are helpful for us newbies.

@thecount1001 Ай бұрын

i started golfing at age 147 and i'm now 12. i'm hitting it further every day, and right down the middle like a laser beam!

@dwightlaney6356 Ай бұрын

Hi, I’m just south of 78 years old. I enjoy watching your videos, excellent tips for ‘the experienced golfer’. I’ve just gotten serious about the game in the last year, I’m hooked and really appreciate your methods to improve my game!

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

Thanks, total team effort on our side. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE which can be found on Amazon.

@JMoney615 8 сағат бұрын

I witnessed my 73 year old grandfather hit a 308 yard drive during an actual round. One of the most unbelievable things I’ve ever seen

@flash521 25 күн бұрын

73.6 years. For true, I hit a 310 yd drive three weeks ago with my new TM Q10 driver. Longest drive ever for me. What was different? The almost 40 MPH tailwind that wouldn’t let the well hit ball down. LOL. I wasn’t thinking of hitting a drive that far. Never have. But even for us old guys things can come together yet and make us smile at what we can do. Thanks for the lesson.

@amfohr 21 күн бұрын

😂

@michaelstonebreaker1486 Ай бұрын

I’m 77 and have lost a ton of distance in the last few years. I’m going to try your tips and hopefully get some distance back. Thanks

@kenstgermain6488 Ай бұрын

I am 59 but have a bad leg injury and I have to say your lessons have helped me tremendously. I am from Marchand Manitoba Canada. Love your videos.

@JRC2053 Ай бұрын

I am with Todd on this. Like you I have an issue with my left leg which is the most important side for the vertical movement. After a lot of research as well as diagnostic tests, I am looking forward to hip replacement and getting my vertical force back.

@JRC2053 Ай бұрын

It been my observation that as my friends get older their driver trajectories gets lower. I don’t think this is something that has to happen. It’s just a habit. I definitely will be following Todd’s advice once I get my new hip 🤗.

@ggaspord Ай бұрын

I’m 72 and really appreciate this video… thanks!

@robertademers1979 Ай бұрын

I am 74 from Montreal Canada your lesson is great I must master your suggested drive movement I have difficulties exceeding 190 yards ….

@tooheymac Ай бұрын

52 yo from Albuquerque nm. Thanks for the tip

@markvreeland6315 Ай бұрын

Mark, from Chesterfield, MO. I am 70 and have been playing consistently in the 80’s and driving the ball better. Thanks for all the tips and the video lessons.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

We got you covered. Are you following the Vertical Line Swing system?

@dudenamedshannon Ай бұрын

46 the old from Rocklin, CA here. 321 yrds at any age is super impressive! My wife, son and I are beginners and we found your video very helpful. Thanks for posting! 💥

@LionelMessi-ct7tu 13 күн бұрын

At aged 72 it’s not impressive, it’s a downright lie, period!

@geneelliott5666 Ай бұрын

I am 93. Love this lesson.

@jasonbourne488 Ай бұрын

I would love it if you did a comparison of the vertical line swing vs. stack & tilt vs. single plane and explain why VLS is the way to go. Also please bring AJ on a future video to show us his 300+ yard swing.

@jpdst29 Ай бұрын

I golf with a lot of older guys, and I always listen to what they have to say. They might not hit the ball far, but their course management is amazing.

@T35LA Ай бұрын

i’m 68 playing of 5.8 / got injured, a chiropractic doctor made it worse for me / struggled with sciatica and an unstable SI joint for a year / couldn’t walk but kept playing golf / had to change my swing / i’m now doing your third option (plus off course strength training to rebuild my core stability and muscles around my joints) / still searching for more club head speed / yesterday I started to focus on bringing my hands way above my shoulder in the back swing --> that added 30 yards !!! thought it was a coincidence a good day but i went to play again to see if it worked again and yes! I’m basically almost back at my old club distances / it’s amazing what you can do by creating more momentum / effortless power and -in my case- most importantly a pain free movement (can’t do the jumping swing anymore, tightens the gluts and pinches the sciatic nerve too much)

@alanmartin6265 Ай бұрын

I am 74 years old and just getting back to playing golf. I am looking for a routine to work on my driver so this video is just Right for me thank you.

@rickanderson554 Ай бұрын

Basic physics for the golf swing. Seventy-eight and still wanting to hit it further. Thanks for the lesson.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@rickanderson554 you got this! Are you following the Vertical Line Swing System?

@bamabaldguy1022 Ай бұрын

65, Muscle Shoals AL. Was off for 31 years with back problems, until January of 2023. Started back then had trigger finger surgeries on four fingers. Still have been able to drive the ball 270 yards. Need to develop more consistency, but I’m patient and really appreciate your tutorials/lessons.

@ianfraser1129 Ай бұрын

Love this video and all your assistance. It has improved my golf. I am an Australian Air Force veteran with lower back and right shoulder issues. Keep up the great work!🇦🇺🇺🇲✔️

@gustavusjohnson6127 Ай бұрын

Hi I’m 65. Thank you for the great tips.

@Allabertina 25 күн бұрын

I'm 67, HI 8. I do the opposite. Load the trail leg heavily in the setup with a slight lean backwards and keep it relatively rigid. You do the backswing and there's nowhere to go but forward just prior to the downswing.

@paulblaesing4615 18 күн бұрын

I’m 76, from Willowbrook, Illinois. I’ve learned a lot and enjoy your lessons. I have, and have read, your book, The Bad Lie. Thank you! Transitioning and starting the downswing correctly and consistently is an area I am working on. Any help greatly appreciated.

@chriskeierleber1907 Ай бұрын

Well done. I am 55 and hit a good drive about 250-260. My club head usually around 102.

@kyramanujam875 Ай бұрын

I am 65 and loving your advice!

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@kyramanujam875 thanks, total team effort on our side. You would enjoy our book The Bad Lie which can be found on Amazon

@davidchristensen9645 Ай бұрын

78 from Auckland, NZ and loving golf :-)

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@davidchristensen9645 awesome! You may also like our book The Bad Lie which can be found on Amazon

@alvaroaguayo824 Ай бұрын

Hello, I am 58 and crom Chile, south America. Great tips, will definitively practice them.

@paulrado7044 Ай бұрын

71 but feel 61 😂(if I keep thinking and saying that I’d have to believe it, right?😮). Good stuff today. Tks ⛳️

@liammcca1 Ай бұрын

64 from Dublin, Ireland Thanks Todd, great help

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

Glad to help and more great content coming. You can also get more of our golf advice on our website www.usgolftv.com

@garysloane1149 Ай бұрын

65 here and feeling every year of it Great Tip 🎉

@johnsmurthwaite3656 Ай бұрын

I’m 71 playing off 20 and will be trying out what you have shown in your video in two days time on my local course South Herefordshire in the Uk.

@michaelnorton7112 Ай бұрын

Yes I am going to start on my next visit to the range tomorrow

@billlepley4273 Ай бұрын

I will be 79 in September and play to a 12. These drills should help me lessen low back pain. Thanks

@jeffrickle Ай бұрын

52 with a bad back so i appreciate a teacher who can actually relate lol!

@SkipHillert Ай бұрын

I am from Saginaw Mi I am 65 from last year to this year I have lost distance on all clubs. I like the last move you showed I will work on it. Thanks

@billgalante1181 Ай бұрын

Todd, another great tip from Northern Wisconsin.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

Thank you! More to come, are you a subscriber?

@billgalante1181 Ай бұрын

@@USGOLFTVshow yes

@dbwiskus 8 күн бұрын

Great video. I'm 48 and have a 7 handicap at my course. I went from driving around 260 to barely making it off the blocks. I seem to be topping or coming down on the ball. Driving range good..course bad. It's agrevating. I will try these tips.

@USGOLFTVshow 6 күн бұрын

You got this, the Vertical Line Swing is changing the game for so many golfers...

@GeneGalvin 12 күн бұрын

I'm 68 years old and barely break 100 now after losing 3o yards on my drives, etc. Hopefully these tips will bring them back. Used to be a 10.8. Santa Monica, Ca. ( I have a Maxvert) Lol

@chrissunseri6315 Ай бұрын

I'm 69 years old and a scratch golfer. Playing the best golf of my life and still long as ever.

@rryybass 16 күн бұрын

Erm well as strange as it may seem, I am 71 also and I have been playing this great game since I was eight thanks to my father and I still manage to drive a golf ball with a average of 285, now with your tips I will see what I can hit at the weekend, so thank you for them

@USGOLFTVshow 16 күн бұрын

Let's go, good for you. Have you seen our other products on www.vlsgolf.com

@ricksleeman5712 Ай бұрын

I am almost 80 from Stittsville On.Canada. Thanks for the tips which I really needed due to lack of distance with all clubs.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

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@larrycaringer Ай бұрын

77 here. Lately, distance has been dropping off a bit much. These three drills can help! Thanks!

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@larrycaringer you got this. We cover all 3 power sources in detail in our book The Bad Lie which is available on Amazon

@scottwaldman7941 Ай бұрын

I am an athletic 73 yeas old and can only hit the ball a little over 200 yards. This is very disappointing. I will give this a try and see if it will help. I'm encouraged.

@janesterling4184 19 күн бұрын

Chuck from Plymouth Ma ( not far from the pilgrim landing site) just took delivery of my Maxvert driver and hybrids. Went to the range and they were hot. Will be playing with my 4some tomorrow and quietly unveiling my new secret weapons. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="456">7:36</a>

@2Bill 18 күн бұрын

80 years old - recently shot my age twice with the VLS driver

@MrRudeDog100 Ай бұрын

I'm 74 and am just returning to the game after over 15 years due to work and later some physical difficulties. I used to hit long drives, but I'm having a hard time getting rotation and building swing speed. I'm sure that just getting out there and doing it will help me to improve, but I need to do these things in the proper direction. I am finding that your advice should really help me.

@PastorMartyReid Ай бұрын

I'm 62 & live just outside Dallas, Tx.

@jam-pa8874 29 күн бұрын

66 and trying to get back into golf after laying off a few years. I'm trying to get back into the swing of it with better results than before

@USGOLFTVshow 29 күн бұрын

Hope we can help you. The Vertical Line Swing is designed for golfers just like you. You can learn the entire system on our website www.vlsgolf.com and in our book The Bad Lie

@boomshacker Ай бұрын

played ice hockey till 26...golf was too slow back till 27 then but i love the game now for 30 years

@user-fy5ke3xj6m 20 күн бұрын

67 just getting started playing golf don't know must never played before

@richardberk5479 Ай бұрын

I'm 81 1/2 and have played with younger players who can hit it a ton (270 - over 300). I've lost distance over time, have a torn rotator cuff (wear a brace to play) and can get to 200 on a good day. These drills look great so will try them out. Thanks

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

You got this. We also offer personalized coaching if you are interested. Learn more at www.vlsgolf.com

@joegarrett5636 Ай бұрын

I'm 70, from South Carolina.

@michaelcrase86 9 күн бұрын

Columbus, GA

@thomaspuckett1371 Ай бұрын

64 and just getting started back after 5 year away, I’m going to try these drills as I can hit it straight but about 2/3 of the distance I had 10 years ago.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@thomaspuckett1371 awesome! You would enjoy our book The Bad Lie which can be found on Amazon

@CoreFit4u Ай бұрын

Bradenton, FL

@garyaucoin4051 Ай бұрын

Oakville, Ontario, Canada 61 years old

@johnholmes6 Ай бұрын

Great to find your channel, I'm 64 and from the UK , have lost about 40 yds in the last 18 months. Not sure if a back injury is a factor in this but trying to hit the ball out of the park and poor strikes is definitely not working. Appreciate your help in this area, love the game more than I ever have done but the lost distance is getting me down

@JRC2053 Ай бұрын

I will second what Todd. is saying, especially concerning golfer 60 and older. I play with a lot of older players who have a ball flight that is half the trajectory of a normal thirty year old’s. I don’t necessarily think it has to do with age but with fear. They have learned over time that a low flighted ball seems to stay on line longer. Without thinking about it, they think they have to hit out and not up to get their maximum distance. This is true that a low ball trajectory provides for more control but the result is that these golfers are hitting drivers less than 220 so they move up to the senior tee box when they really don’t need to as far as strength goes. Frankly, I have pointed out to them that they don’t need to be stronger or more flexible but as Todd explains, just put a little more effort into the vertical component of their swing. For sure though if there’s a knee or hip issue involved they are going to have difficulty rising up through the ball.

@JRC2053 16 күн бұрын

@@jerryinsc I’m definitely not implying that anyone in their 70’s would be able to drive it 300 yard’s except Dr. Gary Wiren. Like you, I have a lot of experience with senior golfers. And, yes, you should play the tees that give you fun. However, I can say with confidence that most senior golfers, due to their experiences, start hitting the ball lower and lower. Some of it is related to their physical fitness. But I think it’s mostly due to their perception that a lower ball flight is safer. I can’t disagree with that. However, the trade off in a negative way is distance. So, even without seeing your swing, I would suggest that if you want to hit the ball longer than you do now, look up at the clouds or above the trees in the distance. Make that your target instead of focusing on keeping the ball between the trees. Do look a a very specific point in one cloud or above the top of one tree. Just give it a try. You don’t need to swing harder and you certainly don’t want to fall back as you try to hit it higher. I’ll bet dollars to donuts that you will get 10 to 20% more distance from your driver. A guy once asked me how I get my irons to go higher (if I should so choose) considering your told to hit down. My answer was just think higher. Think penthouse instead of 7th floor. You can still hit down but get a higher ball flight. It has a lot to do with the angle of incidence. Much more than trying to lift the ball. In fact if you don’t hit down you will usually get a lower ball flight with an iron. So my over arching thought is from Ben Hogan paraphrased, trajectory is everything in golf. Nothing wrong with playing the senior tees but if you’re able to hit it further than your buddies, they will be buying lunch assuming your short games are equal.

@AKUSUXs Ай бұрын

I'm 53 with an ultra rare disease that affects all my joints and reduced flexibility. The last 2 years my golf game has struggled. I would like to see suggestions on how to to deal with the loss of flexibility. I will say pointing your toes outward does help!

@winzaw6902 Ай бұрын

74 and still trying to better myself.

@Jdeneik Ай бұрын

62 thank you!

@ronaldworth4146 Ай бұрын

London originally now cork Ireland

@gcoffey223 Ай бұрын

So, what you are telling me is... there's a chance!!

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

LOL, there is always a chance. We cover the 3 main power sources in our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon

@johnyarbrough1244 12 күн бұрын

You forgot to mention AJ is a former PGA tour player, who has biceps the size of grapefruits!😊. S. Carolina

@leonardzeh8449 Ай бұрын

I wish you could show more left hand technique for us south paws Ohio Cincinnati Ohio

@boydgrandy5769 Ай бұрын

I am 73. 6'2", 155 pounds. I have lost 20 - 30 yards off the tee in the last year, so I am definitely interested in methods to get some speed and power back.

@diontejames6877 Ай бұрын

Hello, I’m 49 starting playing in 2020 club speed 103. Phoenix,Az

@HolyGrailOfGolf Ай бұрын

You cannot "load" the rear leg. It's a myth. What's actually happening is you're really "loading" the front leg. Look closely, a leg that straightens cannot be "loading" or building torque ... the front leg is the one that's bending and loading in preparation to provide resistance which speeds up the swing and dictates the release point. Myth's like this are why everyone has such a hard time learning to swing a golf club properly.

@raymomdzavala1156 Ай бұрын

62 from chicago

@jerrywoods4845 12 сағат бұрын

Playing from the senior tees theres no need for 300 yd.drives. I'm 68 and max out at about 250 and as most amateurs pretty inconsistent of the tee with my driver. Most of the time I opt for a 5 or 6 iron on the 325 par 4s and par or birdie pretty regularly. So see theres really no need for huge tee shot distances in older age.

@Fatrav 27 күн бұрын

70.From Lake Geneva in the Alps, some beautiful golf courses here ( hardly a flat square inch anywhere which does make golf a little challenging) Great channel 👍

@jimstahlbaum9291 Ай бұрын

From Erie pa..65 years young.

@marknorris1717 Ай бұрын

From Ontario, Canada.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@marknorris1717 welcome! Canada is producing some great golfers right now.

@user-fc6ci8dh3m 8 күн бұрын

There’s no 70 year old lol here to see a 300 yard drive which makes me feel as if I’ve been duped. Is there really an AJ? Does he really swing like the video said? Is this instructor like all the rest and are about as honest as a used car salesman? So many questions have burst to the surface here so I’ll leave you guys with this, how can I touch the like button or subscribe or think about notifications when there’s been potentially hoodwinking throughout this video? How? AJ can clear it all up with an appearance or even a video that’s verified. So easy to do and I give my word to subscribe if he shows.

@golfduckfan56 Ай бұрын

67 years old. San Antonio TX.

@drjcwardjr 13 күн бұрын

80 yrs old😎👍

@winstonbrown843 11 күн бұрын

From NSW Aus.

@bobnelson1428 Ай бұрын

From Newfoundland 🇨🇦

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

How is golf this time of the year in your area?

@bobnelson1428 Ай бұрын

@@USGOLFTVshow golf is great temperatures low 70’s greens are the best I have ever played on HARMON SEASIDE LINKS.Stephenville NL.

@manticore143 22 күн бұрын

83 Sarasota FL

@piesangl3323 Ай бұрын

I am 50 year old and I hit my golf ball 332 meters i am form South Africa

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@piesangl3323 welcome! Is golf expensive in South Africa?

@piesangl3323 Ай бұрын

some places yes

@mre_man Ай бұрын

This is all bullcrap unless you bring that 71 yearold and have him prove it!!

@jsant24 Ай бұрын

I do t know of any of the senior PGA tour players can hit it as far as this 71 year old he’s talking about?

@tgkellyiii1 Ай бұрын

76 yr old but still golfing in AZ heat!!

@bobeverling892 4 күн бұрын

Im not completely sold on get up on our toes to hit the ball, but then again i was a baseball player

@vicmadeira6898 Ай бұрын

66 in FL. Getting back on course after a foot injury. What's a good warm up routine before each round without a driving eange?

@georgevarner7935 5 күн бұрын

I'm 76 and shot my age on front 9!

@mikeg.5233 Ай бұрын

I’m 83 and am lucky to get 205 yards.

@LeoCarriere-i2m Ай бұрын

I'm 62 and live in Winnipeg mb Canada

@neillsizer9888 Ай бұрын

I’m 59 from Norfolk in 🇬🇧

@jameslarsson1311 Ай бұрын

70 from Oakland A

@leopoldvangenechten613 Ай бұрын

72 from Belgium.

@USGOLFTVshow Ай бұрын

@@leopoldvangenechten613 welcome, hope you are finding our channel helpful to your game. 👊

@sardarahmed3780 Ай бұрын

A great 71 year golfer can shoot low scores . But not even the best professional golfers on tour are hitting it 300 yards + . Certainly not 71 year olds

@DP-ol5uv Ай бұрын

At 67 and a RH golfer I am loosing distance due to a stiff back, a bad right shoulder due to multiple dislocations thanks to HS football, and a bad right knee. It’s difficult to load on the right leg and I can only take my hands back even with my shoulders. Any Recommendations or just keep moving up on the tee box