How to aim the golf club & hit STRAIGHT shots

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How to aim the golf club & hit STRAIGHT shots

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In this video Rick Shiels PGA golf professional gives you a really simple lesson that will help you to aim the golf club & hit the golf ball much straighter!
Aiming the golf club is a skill that will allow you to hit the golf ball straighter, lower your golf score, lower you golf handicap and enjoy the game of golf much more!
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Hi I'm Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This KZfaq channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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@RickShielsPGA 4 жыл бұрын

LIKE this video and you will shoot your best golf score in 2020!!

@josiahscholten9197 4 жыл бұрын

already have mate........0!

@andrewdavitz6873 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Shiels Golf is there any way you could do a video on some tips for golfers who are struggling with their lead knee movement? I am struggling with in my backswing my lead knee (left handed golfer so my right knee) going forward instead of left to right in my swing b

@shawnholland320 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick I broke 95 for the first time yesterday pretty pumped, I have only played about 10 full 18 hole rounds so I still have a lot to learn. Thank you for all your videos I have been able to use a lot of what you have posted to help me get started.

@tylermomberger7344 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick not sure if you have videos on this already but it would be great to have a vid exploring different lies for chipping around the green and how to change your strategy

@jodidavis2448 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Shiels hi

@CEmanified 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you aimed a bit left on the first shot and hit the ball exactly where your feet were aiming. It shows how important it is to practice alignment.

@rasicule 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I stopped the video at that part, looking for this comment.

@adamrasmussen1839 4 жыл бұрын

IMO, feet play a very small part...just look a Lee Trevino and his setup/swing. His feet are constantly moving!

@jerome_morrow 4 жыл бұрын

@Adam Rasmussen: Trevino is everyone’s favourite grandad who smoked like a chimney and drank like fish all his life, yet passed away peacefully in his late 90s - the exception that proves the rule! He also had a shut to open faced swing, testament to his incredible talent for being able to play at the highest level with unorthodox technique. However, even he lined up his shoulders correctly for his intended swing. A point which Nicklaus used to make regarding stance alignment. Whilst we take our stance from the feet up, it is the shoulders that matter the most. The feet do not always have to match.

@adamrasmussen1839 4 жыл бұрын

@@jerome_morrow Exactly. I hate hearing golfers comment on an off shot and say "it went where your feet were pointed"

@supmojo 4 жыл бұрын

@@jerome_morrow Lee Trevino is still alive. As of the typing of this reply. (July 1, 2020)

@daltonpenrod4976 4 жыл бұрын

I was fitted today. My fitter complimented me saying "you have definitely had lessons" I told him Rick Shiels was my instructor! You have helped my swing SOOOOO much! Thank you Rick!!

@kalbomataba759 3 жыл бұрын

Aiming great. Cory Pavin always said aim your feet where you want the ball to start. Aim your club face where you want the ball to finish. It works like a champ for me.

@jjohns941 4 жыл бұрын

These are the things we all learned when we started and then tend to forget as the years go by and we change our swing, clubs, etc. Always good to have a reminder of the basics.

@ezy_012 3 жыл бұрын

This tip is the best iron aiming tip ever! It lowered a shot in every hole (except par 3 lol). Love your videos Rick!

@jimquicksilver442 4 жыл бұрын

I was a 2-3 times a year golfer. This is my first year with a membership. This channel has helped my game so much. I've much room for improvement for sure, but I'm so much better than what I was.

@shaung9099 4 жыл бұрын

The best golf channel on KZfaq. This and the grip video has helped me dropped 6 shots off my game and that's incredible. Thanks Rick keep up the great videos.

@davidreynoldson9152 4 жыл бұрын

RICK!!! This is the single best pointer I have ever received. More than helping with my target, by focusing on a close point on my line, it helped me get through the ball square. Today was my best round of golf thanks to your tip. Thank you!

@tyhaynes1134 4 жыл бұрын

These videos have helped me drop my handicap from a 26 to a 19 since I subscribed in January

@thomaslopez3013 4 жыл бұрын

Without a doubt best video. Often overlooked. I’ve struggled with aim for years and years until now. Ricks El Rey!!

@treker34 4 жыл бұрын

I just want to have Rick give me a day of lessons. I know I’d benefit greatly from it. If you want to give to a valid charity, my handicap could use it. 🏌️

@kanuksyw 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent visual presentation of how to aim correctly. Too many people aim with shoulder/body, then compensate bad aim with all kinds of weird swing technique. Proper alignment and aiming technique is the foundation of a good swing. The cgi was spot on, along with perfect camera angle. Really appreciate you putting up such quality video for us.

@jeremybeasley6415 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing tips yet again....... basic, simple with no technical - confusing jargon. Keep up the amazing work Rick

@robh316 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick daily golf fix sorted

@dmp327 4 жыл бұрын

nice visuals. you're going to need a lot more of these for all us golfers who haven't played in a while. good refreshers.

@tedstan9734 4 жыл бұрын

Shielsy. I award you the trophy for best lockdown videos. Helped keep me focused. Thanks.

@jordytremblay7741 3 жыл бұрын

Rick .. your the best golf youtuber you help me fix the frustrating slice

@cwright0000 4 жыл бұрын

I have to say thank you. This video has shaved at least 5 strokes off my game. I'm hitting more greens instead of going left . I was never thought the proper way to aim. I always just squared up to the hole and let her rip. So again thank you.

@RickShielsPGA 4 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing Chris! Well done 🙌

@daynevickers1079 3 жыл бұрын

I was apparently born without the ability to properly 'aim' a golf club, and for many years couldn't tell if I was lined up properly or not. One day I was playing with a scratch golfer, and he gave me the EXACT advice Rick gives in this video. Worked like a charm ever since. I was so happy to find a 'work-around' for my golf 'disability'. And all these years, I thought it was my own little secret! Thanks again, Rick!

@crackspider101 3 жыл бұрын

Right? I can hit a shot that goes absolutely dead straight, yet ends up left or right of the target that I thought I was aimed at. I don't think, for the most part, I'm hooking or slicing it - I think most times I am just crap at aiming! I will definitely be giving this a go

@lukekosut3549 4 жыл бұрын

Ricks video’s give me the “kid on Christmas morning” feeling about golf every time watch them.

@kranthzesparzajr5651 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you rick I always go to your channel to fix my golf game. I actually got better when I started watching your channel. Stay safe rick

@edbilton8862 4 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to try this in 1 hour Rick cheers

@corbinnorton3558 3 жыл бұрын

I never realized just how much to the right I was always aiming. Watched this video and went out on the course and put his advice into practice and immediately started hitting more accurate shots! Thanks for the advice Rick! Keep the videos coming.

@bennielsen1524 3 жыл бұрын

Great golf tip. I really appreciate people on a high level that can convert their knowledge to make amateur's understand

@michaelharris4725 4 жыл бұрын

Rick, I just watched this video for the first time. I would suggest adding side hill lies and the adjustments needed for the high handicap player. I understand you can't always touch on all aspects as your videos could easily be too long. Love your channel and appreciate your efforts!

@ryanashley6241 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip. I took my son out this past weekend for his first round of golf. Ill have to show/teach him this when we work in the yard this weekend.

@ryanashley6241 4 жыл бұрын

That said its also a tip I can definitely use.

@danielfoxton888 4 жыл бұрын

Played my first round today since last June. And after watching your videos some over and over again I just wanted to say how much it helped me play. Whether it be lining up my shots or putting grip, I could feel a huge difference and certainly more confidence. Cant wait to play more and practice even more.

@mdgann6241 3 жыл бұрын

This video singlehandedly helped me break 90 yesterday! Thanks!!!

@captainirv3542 5 ай бұрын

I'm coming back to golf after 14 years of inactivity, and your videos have helped me a lot to find back the basics of the game. Hence, enjoy it more! Funny note: I feel like a caveman as everyone is using so much new gadgets and technology available, and I'm still figuring out distances, wind, and clubs, the old way! LOL!!! Thanks for your time and your videos, Rick!

@clarkangevine195 4 жыл бұрын

as a teacher... I love having students choose a far tree...farther than the club could ever reach. relaxes the brain and lets them swing toward that point...intermediate target for the hands to follow Love your stuff Rick !

@jimmartin2853 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos have really helped me play better

@stephenperkins124 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice Rick. I’ll have to watch all your other trading videos to make sure I hit the ball where I’m aiming!

@garybrumley3519 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific video, Rick. Your aiming technique was taught to me 30+ years ago and it was one of the best pieces of advice ever. To add another to this...if your tendency is to slice the ball (for a righty), stand on the right side of the tee box and aim down the left side. Pick a point that should you hit it straight, it will still be in play. This will allow your slice to not end so far off of the fairway to the right, if at all. Thanks for the great information. Cheers!

@jerome_morrow 4 жыл бұрын

“Tee up on the side of trouble”.

@garybrumley3519 4 жыл бұрын

Jerome Morrow that works, too. What I said was a part of the aiming technique taught to me by a friend that was a scratch golfer. He was patient with me because I had a terrible slice when I first started. It actually does work to keep the ball closer to the fairway.

@sarahleecheesecake1593 3 жыл бұрын

Using a point about 5 feet infront of the ball is so smart! I'll definitely be remembering this

@davidaldrich3488 4 жыл бұрын

Being a Pro Teacher myself have taught this method throughout my teaching experience..........Having your feet PARALLEL to target line is a key factor.......Players want to put the club on their shoulders or knees and aim the club at the target which in fact would promote a line well right of the target for right hand golfers. Thanks for promoting this critical alignment strategy.

@jorgesoto6532 3 жыл бұрын

Rick your videos have made significant improvements in my game. I just started playing about 2 month ago and I have gone from not being able to hit the ball to hitting targets more consistently. Thank you for all these great tips.

@roberthall61 4 жыл бұрын

My teacher 30 years ago taught me this when I started playing ! Great that you pointed this out!

@PierreJeanPierre 3 жыл бұрын

Always impressed by the editing of the video (marks, text boxes etc.), this is especially useful in this one.

@christopherrogge7016 4 жыл бұрын

Rick great video...I used to this same exact alignment method. However I found that my eyes would play tricks on me, and more often than not, I would end up aiming too far to the right. What I did to correct this was aim my ball logo (on tee shots only) similarly to lining up the ball logo on the green when putting. This way, I have something to reference aim/direction that is right next to the club face.

@737max3 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still really new to golf and I'm getting far shorts but often not straight, you were the man that got playing better, thanks rick!

@brandonbrame1171 4 жыл бұрын

So simple but GREAT idea!

@matthewokner8860 4 жыл бұрын

rick man, thanks for all the tips and tricks, during this very "fun" year having any excuse to get outside is huge mentally and the fact that I've seen regular improvement and increased enjoyment is even better, thanks man

@cgoodson1438 4 жыл бұрын

Rick, Jack Nicholas would really appreciate seeing your lesson today because 50-60 years ago this started being his method & produced some very impressive results. JN = GOAT

@ryannaldrettgolf567 4 жыл бұрын

Best yt golfer

@alexmeades1490 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video Rick, I've just started really playing golf and I can hit the balls on the range but when it gets to the course my aiming and shot style goes astray. This was really helpful would love to see some more videos to help beginners like me.

@tevinrivera4023 4 жыл бұрын

Rick Shiels has returned to golf course. Earth is healing

@RickShielsPGA 4 жыл бұрын

This was actually filmed back in February 😆

@tevinrivera4023 4 жыл бұрын

Shhhh.... The people need hope, Rick

@lairdoglencairn 4 жыл бұрын

Tried this out on the course today and it worked!! Thanks Rick!

@ronaarons8224 3 жыл бұрын

I used this system yesterday and helped me so much. My direction was horrible until now. Won the day with 40 stableford points off a 32 handicap. Now the goal is to reduce my handicap Thanks Rick

@purpleteddybear6239 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t miss a fairway,thank to you.

@nicholasschofield6423 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful helped me shoot my best score

@outdoorswithbubba6590 4 жыл бұрын

Went for the 2nd time in 8 years today and Iv been watching your videos to help me well i scored 92 par was 79 you have helped me so much thank you!!!

@bgwendler 4 жыл бұрын

Rick your videos are keeping me sane in quarantine. Keep it up! Can't wait to get back out there.

@tommy.d7985 4 жыл бұрын

Rick yet again top tip I always set my feet up bit wrong this video just after helping me out lot cheers pal yet again top class video

@KayakFishingAddict Жыл бұрын

Great lesson Rick! Intermediate aiming point. I combine this with using the line on my ball on the tee box and on the green for the best precision.

@bunkysbbq6374 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The simplicity and effectiveness of this technique is outstanding. Great job Rick!

@sadmcbain4183 4 жыл бұрын

Do this when putting but never thought to do it with my irons. Don’t know why. Will give it a go!

@marcustang6349 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice.

@CCHRISTOF 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. I've been doing this for a while and it makes lining up so easy.

@b3ats 4 жыл бұрын

Went today for the first time in a very long time. Hitting it straight was the least of my problems - getting the ball off the ground was more difficult 😅

@Handletaken4 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure your sternum is in front of the ball and stays there.

@mattdude9865 4 жыл бұрын

Great useful tips Rick! Thank you!

@Axel-O-624 4 жыл бұрын

When I was in high school this is what my golf coach told me to do, and I’ve been doing it every shot ever since. Now I still don’t hit the golf ball perfectly every time, but before this I was always terribly set up in my stance, I would lined up way off because I would just go up stand to the ball and kinda guess where I needed to aim. This is a tip I remember the most out of my entire time playing golf.

@zachdixon8851 3 жыл бұрын

Love when you teach and give game improving tips Rick.....

@alfreedom3971 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir; Are incredible.

@wareidav 2 жыл бұрын

Like it my friend.. Simple, concise instructions to follow that work. Thank you

@maple5793 2 жыл бұрын

This is a classic approach - once taught by the Golden Bear himself. I remember reading it in one of his illustrated paperbacks (we didn't have KZfaq then). He used a ladder to cement the mental picture that your feet are to be parallel to your target line. Well done Rick.

@MrDinoWodini 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip Rick. Same principal to the "aiming" technique as applied to playing 10 Pin Bowling. Some players aim or focus on a position in the pin cluster and that is 60 feet from the foul line while other bowlers aim at the guide markers which are only 15 feet away from the delivery line. Same as the ball flight off the club in that you really need to be fully aware of how your ball rolls, how you release the ball etcetera - do you have a hooking ball roll or a smooth curved roll or a straight roll for example. Similar to the ball off the golf club in essence.

@Prochillydog 4 жыл бұрын

You the man Rick! Keep the tips videos coming

@ryantumas468 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU RICK FOR GETTING ME THROUGH QUARANTINE

@donaldcampbell4518 4 жыл бұрын

Rick I would like to thank you very much for this video. I have always had an issue with aiming on the course. I recently went and played 18 holes and watched this video again before I played. I shot 9 shots under what I normally shoot just by aiming correctly. Thank you again sir!!!!

@christopherfernandes4401 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and demonstration.

@Geofferlyhills 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I stand behind the ball and aim with the club, but bringing back the target I didn't do that. So thanks a million!

@YQMaoski 4 жыл бұрын

This is great, things that a weekend golfer might not think about, and it's easy to self-troubleshoot whether it's an aiming problem or a swing problem. Thanks!

@ws594 4 жыл бұрын

Concise and simple, wonderfully clear! Thanks!!

@Star-fk7py 4 жыл бұрын

Went on the range for my first ever golf today and this is definitely a video i needed to see

@TheGolfJourneyJoshCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Shot my best score in a long long time using this, thank you rick! Shot 78 on a tough course, played to a 2.4 handicap!!

@chadslawson 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for these tips. My last few rounds have been plagued with poor aim/alignment. I can't wait to try this out!

@andersnord1023 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rick, I'm going to try your methods tomorrow. I think this will solve some of my problems on the course...!

@williamjones205 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Taken me forever to get my shots to go straight

@joshuamorrison3204 4 жыл бұрын

Will you review a Top Flite XL ball? Would love to see the numbers vs a premium ball.

@jaylee2267 4 жыл бұрын

Your editing is world class

@brodypilcher3643 3 жыл бұрын

Man I’m ready to get out ther and try this out…thanks Rick

@chad8155 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought of this way for aiming. Seriously mind blown right now. Always amazing videos man

@josephjohnhopkins 4 жыл бұрын

First round today and this model undoubtedly help. Cheers Rick - top channel 🙌

@jamescarter8421 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Been aiming left all year.

@pauladams5834 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. I struggle with GIR due to iron accuracy. This makes total sense - I do this when putting 🤦🏻‍♂️ I took it to the course and hit a couple of extra greens. This will become my routine. Thanks again.

@trulyhappy8855 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your tutorials literally fixed my 20 year old slice and has improved my game markedly! You’re the man, Rick. Tell Pete I don’t even watch his hitting tutorials 😂

@jerryneff6018 3 жыл бұрын

Great refresher

@zachcraig8151 4 жыл бұрын

I watched a video like this and Rory using this method so I started to. Thanks for the reminder!

@kusler67 4 жыл бұрын

"It's called the ground when it's outside" -Ron Swanson

@28russ 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it always makes me cringe a bit when the bloody poms call the ground the floor. I'm like, that's not carpet, it's bloody grass ya twats. lol

@jbspullins1725 4 жыл бұрын

appreciate the practice and improvement videos.

@jimmartin2853 3 жыл бұрын

Great video helps start swing on line

@Phil_McAvity 4 жыл бұрын

Yup been teaching all this for almost 20 years. Good video 👍

@christianvanness5340 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the tips and advice Rick. I’ve been able to keep playing with my dad as a new golfer cause of some of your videos.

@landonarnold6405 4 жыл бұрын

Going golfing today

@stanleyhampton4707 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Rick will give it a go

@akrgolf6627 4 жыл бұрын

Finally it’s up been waiting all morning

@mackerthewacker7822 4 жыл бұрын

I do this on every shot. It's especially easy on the tee box as there are usually many divots to line up behind. It may cost you a yard or two on the tee box but I'll take that loss for a potentially straighter ball. If this technique was/is good enough for Jack Nicklaus, it's good enough for us.