Hit the golf ball, then take a divot

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  • čas přidán 10. 03. 2024
  • In order to hit a good shot, you must hit the ball first then take a divot. This is how to do it.
    Jimmy Tropicana
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Komentáře • 58

  • @Mollineaux
    @Mollineaux Před 2 měsíci +2

    if only you'd been around giving this lesson 45 years ago, it would have saved me countless hours of total frustration(and a few thrown clubs!) Back then the golf magazines never really talked about it; lots of other stuff but hitting ball then taking a divot was something of a secret that you got either by watching professional golfers eg at Augusta, AND understanding what they were doing (commentators tended to avoid explaining what was happening), or taking a lot of expensive lessons from a pro - it was pretty much a 'closed shop' until the internet & CZcams. Keep taking the 'mystery' out of it all for many of us recreational golfers....many thanks.

  • @chrismostert5338
    @chrismostert5338 Před 4 měsíci +7

    Great video Jimmy. Learning more from you than the 570 other pro golf coaches I've watched on-line. 😄Thank you as always. [ from Surrey UK ]

  • @lesshirt4997
    @lesshirt4997 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Loving the videos Jimmy. I'm using your mantra "turn back, wave to the camera (slight pause) lateral move and sweep the grass" , in my new, smooth, unhurried swing. Just need to get a camera to wave to on the backswing now. 😅
    Looking forward to some decent golfing weather here in the rainy UK. Thanks very much 👍

  • @martinpriestman5395
    @martinpriestman5395 Před měsícem

    Love those cigars, your smoke buddy and a good point that you make I’m always hitting the ground first before I hit the ball. It’s hard to cure me of that because I’m 75 years old.

  • @stephenmartinez4757
    @stephenmartinez4757 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you, Jimmy. All of your instruction videos have made me realize that the scores will come down without smashing the ball as hard as I can. Simple and makes the game more enjoyable. Have an amazing day!

  • @JuanPerez-hb5kb
    @JuanPerez-hb5kb Před 4 měsíci +2

    Wow, just wow. I started playing in 1991 while in the military in Hawaii. This is the best I've seen. I'm going to play tomorrow and am going to follow your advice. I'm shooting in the mid 90s and have been for a long time. Thanks again

  • @KingofDoubleBogey
    @KingofDoubleBogey Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love your explanation, thanks very much. You’re easy to understand. And keeps it simple and fun - play smart and easy less aggravation

  • @kevindaniels9943
    @kevindaniels9943 Před měsícem +1

    Gary player says green side bunker strike that match

  • @MitchHayesFusion_Golf
    @MitchHayesFusion_Golf Před 4 měsíci +4

    Jimmy Trop...is da man!

  • @gregboggs4721
    @gregboggs4721 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Those mountains in the background from that bunker are beautiful!

  • @brucesullivan4681
    @brucesullivan4681 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hi Jimmy. Luv your videos. One question. In many of your videos, you mention ball position for irons is back just inside right foot. In this video it appears the ball is in the center of your stance. Is that something you changed?

  • @tma6983
    @tma6983 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the reminder, Jimmy. Perfect divots btw!

  • @robertmaltby7687
    @robertmaltby7687 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Pretty nice mountain view from the bunker

  • @prophetparrot5113
    @prophetparrot5113 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Man you just speak the truth i played well for many months and dropped my HCP but last 2 weeks i struggled a lot and not knowing what to do like playing golf for the first time and i wanted to quit Golf feeling like i’m a different person totally lost it … but today i knew my mistake was not hitting down on the ball so my swing resume normally after working on hitting down on the ball i felt like my brain is connected again

  • @billgalante1181
    @billgalante1181 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Jimmy, another fantastic video, really helps.

  • @MrHaaspaul
    @MrHaaspaul Před 4 měsíci +5

    Jimmy don’t forget to mention BALANCE……keep the weight centered in your feet between your heels and toes. I’m still fighting going forward toward my toes and hitting the heel of the clubface a lot. Very important to get solid contact.

    • @TropicanaEntertainment
      @TropicanaEntertainment  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thats not correct. My weight is in my heels. I lift my toes up in my shoes before I hit.

    • @MrHaaspaul
      @MrHaaspaul Před 4 měsíci

      @@TropicanaEntertainmentYes that works too. Keeping my weight between my heel and toes works best for me…..I don’t want to fall forward or backwards when swinging.

  • @coolstuff9374
    @coolstuff9374 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Jimmy, love your videos! You keep things nice and simple!
    To get the low point of the swing in front of the ball I’ve found having more weight on my lead foot at set-up helps. It means you don’t have to worry about weight transfer in the swing as it’s partly there at the start! What do you think?

  • @geraldyanello8664
    @geraldyanello8664 Před 3 měsíci

    Jimmy... been following you since Jan this year. My score has dropped on average 5 strokes and hitting it very solidly. Thank you
    Jerry

  • @Wg.Cdr.Rajinder.Singh1157
    @Wg.Cdr.Rajinder.Singh1157 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Makes sense, Genius!

  • @davidaccursi7825
    @davidaccursi7825 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks a lot from Paris Jimmy 🤜🤛

  • @user-gg1dm4cj2c
    @user-gg1dm4cj2c Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great lesson again Jimmy.
    Pretty snappy outfit as well!!
    Keep the videos coming.
    Jerry in Brazil.

  • @philliprash6887
    @philliprash6887 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hey Jimmy great teaching series. Would you hit some shots and show us the head on view so we can get a better understanding of the swing and ball position? Thanks

  • @desis.3755
    @desis.3755 Před 3 měsíci +1

    the attire is 100% Bill Dance

  • @showmemomaineiac32
    @showmemomaineiac32 Před 4 měsíci +2

    🍀 outstanding!

  • @JohnH33817
    @JohnH33817 Před měsícem +3

    Jimmy, 2 months back you said you must play the ball back on all irons now this video you say ball center which is it I'm confused ?

    • @TropicanaEntertainment
      @TropicanaEntertainment  Před měsícem +1

      Ball back. Center at most. Never more than center

    • @JohnH33817
      @JohnH33817 Před měsícem

      @TropicanaEntertainment Thank you Jimmy for the quick response I love your videos I have all my golf buddies watching your videos 👍⛳️

  • @RogerFedora895
    @RogerFedora895 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I swear you said ball back except driving,in a previous vid?

  • @howiewilliams1329
    @howiewilliams1329 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I still remember starting out playing this game (I'm 69 now) and an old guy told me exactly the same. He put it like this the ball is a sphere sitting on top of another sphere (planet Earth) Which one will you move if you hit it 1st? 😅

  • @markzinda8863
    @markzinda8863 Před 4 měsíci +2

    K.I.S.S. works every time!
    By the way, what Irons are you playing? Looks like berillium copper?

  • @MrBgrif67
    @MrBgrif67 Před 3 měsíci

    Hi Jimmy, You might have answered this already, but what are the clubs you are using? Thanks

  • @2wheelhopelessgarage258
    @2wheelhopelessgarage258 Před měsícem

    I dont usually make divots at all. Im i doing something wrong? Improvement opportunities?

  • @jimsaddler942
    @jimsaddler942 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Another great one Jimmy! Golfing here in Ohio is a challenge when we get a warm day. Do you make any adjustments though when playing in wet, sloppy ground? Usually I'll take a divot the size of Tennessee, and a little oil comes out of the ground when playing in very soft (almost muddy) turf. Help!

    • @TropicanaEntertainment
      @TropicanaEntertainment  Před 4 měsíci

      When its soggy I try to make sure 1000% That I hit ball first

    • @jimsaddler942
      @jimsaddler942 Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks Jimmy! I always appreciate the replies and advice! @@TropicanaEntertainment

  • @richardjames8728
    @richardjames8728 Před měsícem

    I've played golf for 40 plus years and still cant take a divot. Love your videos but I can't make it work

  • @ronpagliaro3442
    @ronpagliaro3442 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hi Jim, I’m a little confused, and with me that’s easy, where is the ball position?
    In one of your videos you play the irons in the back of your stance, it looks
    like now you’re playing the ball in the middle. Straighten me out, please. Ron

    • @TropicanaEntertainment
      @TropicanaEntertainment  Před 4 měsíci +3

      Ball is always middle/back. Never forward

    • @JohnH33817
      @JohnH33817 Před měsícem

      That isn't what you say in other videos you say always back and in the bunker too always back?​@TropicanaEntertainment

  • @kennethjonczak641
    @kennethjonczak641 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Dumb question but knowing that you say to play the ball back in your stance does your head stay in the middle of your stance and your eyes look back at the ball?

  • @limle2268
    @limle2268 Před 4 měsíci

    Hi Jimmy! I bought a 69 wedge from you; however, it doesn't work. It doesn't work for me. Can I return it? Thanks

    • @TropicanaEntertainment
      @TropicanaEntertainment  Před 4 měsíci

      Doesnt work as in.. its broken?

    • @limle2268
      @limle2268 Před 4 měsíci

      It doesn't hit the ball far enough to get on the green. The maximum distance is very short. Maybe it designs for men only? Also it's very heavy and long for a lady.

  • @rikclarke4881
    @rikclarke4881 Před 4 měsíci

    I hate divots