This Makes Hitting Driver so Much Easier for Senior Golfers
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2023
- If you're a senior golfer and you're struggling to hit your driver the way you want to, this golf lesson from Todd Kolb is for you! In this video, we'll show you how to increase club head speed with your driver, so you can swing faster and hit the ball farther.
This easy driver golf swing will help you hit the ball harder and straighter, regardless of your clubhead speed. If you're tired of hitting the ball low and right-handed, this video is for you! - Sport
Todd, Im from NJ and as an “experienced” golfer I’ve really appreciated you’re lessons and tips. Thanks, you’re helping a lot of us. 😄
Our pleasure. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE. You can find it on Amazon.
Hi Todd, Jim from Pittsburgh Pa. Definitely enjoy watching your videos that help us experienced golfers. Thanks.
Todd, love you easy to understand golf tips,all the very best from Scotland.!!
Thank you, it is a total team effort on our side. We just shot some great content that will be coming out soon. Hope you are a subscriber.
Love your golf tips as always. Watching you from the Gold Coast, Australia.
This was a great session. Many thanks to Todd and Nick as well.
Our pleasure, glad you are enjoying the channel. Have you seen our book, The Bad Lie. You can find it on Amazon
Great tips easy to remember and practice. Presented very well
Thank you, if you liked this you would really enjoy our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon if you enjoy learning.
all the best from Dublin, Ireland!
Watching from Maryville, TN. Looking forward to applying these tips today. Thanks!!
You got this...are you a subscriber?
Todd , I have enjoyed your lessons
I am 73 from Memphis TN! I play in a seniors group 2 times a week and my handicap has improved since watching your tips!
Post of the day...thank you! It is a total team effort on our side. Have you seen our book The Bad Lie, you can find it on Amazon
Experienced golfer from mid-Michigan here. Thanks, Todd. Will take these out to the course today.
Getting ready to hit the long ball! Let us know how it goes.
Great tips, thank you. Euless, TX
I found you by accident (CZcams suggested)
Your teaching is practical and useful. Several times it's helped me on the range...Thank you Todd
Welcome! We do our best to provide good, solid and easy to understand golf ideas that can help our "experienced" golfers. Hope you subscribed!
Watching from Windsor, Ontario, Canada and I played golf with my 80 year old father today and he shot 89 and he wasn't happy with that. He's 80 but he's in great shape and he has a nice, easy golf swing and routinely shoots in the low 80's! But more importantly, it was a really nice day here, the weather was perfect and we had a great time out there and that's what it's all about! Great tips, great channel and keep up the great work!
This is why golf is the best! It connects us with people of all ages and generations. Great story, thanks for sharing 👊
Hi Todd, I'm originally from RI but have been living in Florida the last 3 years. Love all the advice and tips! I was having trouble on the fairways but after purchasing the Maxvert 22 and 18 degree hybrids you were right, they are much easier to hit and get off the ground with distance than my older ones. My Maxvert Driver arrived today and I cannot wait to go to the driving range and try it out tomorrow. I will let you and everyone know how I make out. Thanks! Bob
That is awesome! Appreciate you supporting us and our team. Nothing better than sharing what we have learned with our fellow golfers. 👊
Hi,
I’m Mark from Bristol Connecticut. Thank you; your driver videos have added at least 30-40 yards to my drives.
Fantastic! Are you following the full Vertical Line Swing system? You can learn more here czcams.com/video/4obK1N-N9qY/video.htmlsi=XB_0805j0NnbMWaP
Definitely a golf tip designed for me Todd! As an experienced golfer, I have definitely lost length to my backswing because of an occasional hip issue. Your suggestion of flared toes and a better hip turn and body rotation should help as well as taking my arms back to shoulder height. Always learning from your video's Todd! Keep up the good work!
Our pleasure! We "experienced" golfers need more speed...LOL
Watching from Salisbury NC. Thx for the video..!!!
Thanks for watching! Are you following our Vertical Line Swing system? We cover it all here in our book THE BAD LIE www.badliegolfbook.com/
Terrific tips, thanks.
We got you....
Todd, a great set of 6 tips. Thanks to you at 77 I drive like a kid of 65. Rich
That is awesome! Thanks for posting Rich
Im from northern Minnesota and been working as a greens keeper and maintenance for the past 3 years. That you recommending to his video.
Just getting back into the game after a long layoff. I found your videos and just ordered your book. I’m in Utica NY.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy the book. It has been making the game more enjoyable for so many golfers....been great to see.
I am from Quebec, Canada and I love your videos! As we get holder, we’re moving less the hips and arms more?
Thank you from Roslyn, Washington
Great videos addressing older golfers love the breakdowns and simple pointers From New Braunfels Tx ⛳️🏌️♂️
Hi Todd, I write to you from Maastricht, The Netherlads. I watch your videos and as so many, thank you for your clear instruction. Just saw your driver tips, so useful!!!
You are very welcome, we are here to share what we have learned with our fellow golfers.
Great tips! Subscribed,,, Longmont, Colorado
Welcome! Colorado is a great state for golf...
I am from Australia and have taken up golf in my mid 50's, left handed learning how to play right handed - just to add to the challenge ! These tips have been awesome. Going for my lesson today and will put them into practice - wish me luck
Welcome to the channel and the game. Great to. have you here. As a new golfer, you may find this video we did helpful czcams.com/video/F_QBdBOfhYw/video.htmlsi=ZocKSedDm30UK8zE
Good tips. I’m 65 (last week) and I have lost some distance over the last few years. Will give your tips a try once winter ends and golf season starts. From Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canada
You got this! Would also suggest checking out our book The Bad Lie where we cover the entire Vertical Line Swing system. You can find it on Amazon
Hi Todd, short and sweet videos, brilliant. West Bromwich, England 👍🏻
Glad you like them! More to come...
I am an experienced golfer of 68 years old, 55+ years of playing the game, never better than a 17 handicap, right now a 19 handicap. Your instructions have been helpful, but one. The Maxvert Driver. I purchased one and tested it against my 15 year old Mizuno driver and the Mizuno was still 30+ yards longer. I am sending it back. Other than that, great tips!
Thanks Todd, good information as always. I will try it out when stops raining over here in the uk 😂
We got you covered....Thanks for posting.
Great advice cheers
We are hear to help. What other topics should we help with?
Hello, I am from Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada and have been watching your most informative videos for some time. I watched this video with interest and have to say that I've tried using a long swing vs a short swing. I know I should be using a long swing. However, I have found two issues with this (1) Torquing and turning this much bothers my back...even with a closed stance and (2) I seem to be able to generate more power with a shorter swing and I also tend to be able to square the club face better using a shorter swing. Maybe if I practiced using the a longer swing this would work itself out?? I don't know....just my experience so far.
Hi Todd tnx very much for your tuition it's Arnie here from South Africa
The hip rotation is indeed a big plus to my golf swing I think of my belt buckle turning on the way back and turning to the left on the downswing this has improved my contact enormously
And simplifies the swing
Thanks again best wishes from South Africa
Post of the day here Arnie! Thanks for sharing your story...glad we can help. Have you seen this www.badliegolfbook.com/
@@USGOLFTVshow Good morning
Todd it's 9 am here as I type this tnx for the link regarding your book I will try to buy it I'm not sure how you go about buying it but will ask my friend Angus to help have a ding dong day
Watching from Boca Raton, Florida. Good tips to use.
Boca Raton is a great golfing area. Have you seen our book www.badliegolfbook.com/
Im Gary from Florida. Working on your tips because my golf is terrible. Im 77 and love the game but no distance and have a horrible time making a divit. Will continue to practice. Thanks!
Keep it up, the Vertical Line Swing is changing the game for so many. We cover the entire system in our book The Bad Lie which you can find on Amazon.
Hey Todd, Neil from the UK here. Experienced golfer who has really been struggling with the driver. Big pulls left as a result of not transferring weight off the back foot as my stance was too wide meaning I couldn’t move the weight back away from the right foot. Narrowed my stance and I turn through so much better and the drives are so much better with no loss in distance. Thanks
Boom, progress! Thank you for sharing the story...let's keep at it.
From Ma. Still waiting to get out. Good drills 😊
Let's get ready for the season. You should also check this out if you have not already www.badliegolfbook.com/
Can’t get enough of all your tips! Only issue is with my new driver where I average about 80 plus or minus 2 swing speed and about 197 plus or minus 2 yards average total distance drives with my new Rogue Regular Shaft Callaway Driver. I love all your Driver tips for the “Experienced Golfer” and eventually would love to avg about 210 yards on my drives. BTW 66 yrs old. 😂Watching from Lodi, Ca.
Thanks the kind words. Nothing better than helping our fellow golfers enjoy this game. If you would like more coaching or exclusive content drop us a note at info@vlsgolf.com
Hi Todd I am seeing you from Bonita Springs FL
When I do my 3 setters before hit, I have my backswing club head visible on my target side. It helps my hip turn and gives me extra distance. Thanks from Kissimmee Fl
We love our 3-setters and "experienced" golfers....
excellent advice
Simple and easy to do are what we are looking for my friend....
Absolutely agree that too many CZcams videos promote a wider stance. When I try it, I get inconsistent ball striking and restricting backswing. Narrow that stance!
Boom, you speak the truth....
I am from Oklahoma and I am trying to learn at 55 after having two back surgeries and I went into septic shock almost six years ago and spent two weeks in ICU on a ventilator where I lost most of my muscle mass. So I don’t have as much flexibility or strength as most my age, but I am not quitting. Thank you for helping us senior golfers learn to enjoy the game of golf.
Great to have you back, welcome! The VLS swing system can help you. Recommend you read our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon and watch this czcams.com/video/13ZYPnAiXio/video.htmlsi=A3YtW1nWWZkEZBJC
I used to live in Tulsa OK. See if you can get in touch with my friend Bill Enright ( just tell him Siggi mentioned him to you) and ask him to play a few rounds with you. He actually had a really bad accident as a young man that really messed up his body but he plays really well and could 100% give you great tips.
From Baton Rouge Louisiana and this video was definitely helpful for me.
Awesome! Hope we are adding some yards and enjoyment to your days on the links.
Really am- thanks!
I have never seen the knee touch approach,will try it after 2 years playing in ny,thanks.
You got this! It is a simple yet effective way to improve your ball striking.
Super simple tips
We like to keep the game simple, it is hard enough. No reason to over complicate it in our opinion. The Vertical Line Swing is based on easy to understand concepts.
Rockland County, NY. Heading out to the range in 15 minutes to work it out.
Clearly explained. Writing from Toronto. Played golf for last 55 years. Can't believe how much distance I've lost in last 10 years. Found Pilates to build core strength has helped and circuit training with weights.
Pilates and the Vertical Line Swing equal more distance! We cover the 3 power sources in our book THE BAD LIE which you can find here if you want to learn more www.badliegolfbook.com/
Great video as always Todd I have been hitting my driver better lately straight or a fade ( experienced lefthanded golfer) I hit a 200 yard drive on hole 5 last week which is my best distance with driver to date I’d be ecstatic if I can get to 250 at nearly 76 years I think would be awesome I play tomorrow and Thursday I let you know how it goes Thanks for all your help
You bot this Robert! I see some speed in your future 🙂
Really enjoy watching your tips and videos. Was just curious where and how I could get information on in person lessons from you? I'm from Iowa.
Reach out to justinkolb@vlscoaching.com
Great tips, I constantly draw the ball with the driver, sometimes I hit the dreaded block, I have a fairly flat swing, I would love to learn to fade the ball. Piney Flats, Tennessee
We got you, watch this czcams.com/video/sUzZ4cneUqg/video.htmlsi=_mkVi94JiODaMD6_
I’m a retired Touring Professional because of massive injuries. Even though my flexibility is less than when I was on tour, I’m striking the golf ball extremely solid. I had a reverse shoulder replacement in my left shoulder and so it’s difficult to take the club with the shoulder turn I once had but because I have used these tips and reminders of things I simply usually didn’t do I have only lost about 10 yards from my distance from when I played on Tour. I can’t play 2 or 3 days in a row because of pain but if I rest my body I can play at least 9 every other day and still routinely my scores are under par. Thank you so much
Great story here, thanks for sharing. Your passion for the game is awesome to see! Would be curious to get your opinion on our book, THE BAD LIE which is available on Amazon. See here www.badliegolfbook.com/
Hi, iam Malcolm Bolton i did live in a place called Reading in the uk, i now live in New Zealand on the south island.
love the tips on Hitting drivers for senior golfer keep them coming
We got you! Thanks for posting. Hope you are enjoying the channel. Here is a good video to watch if you are interested in the Vertical Line Swing system czcams.com/video/4obK1N-N9qY/video.htmlsi=oK4t7SpHunt1QEQS
Subscribed. 64 have played all my life until 6 years ago my right shoulder is really hurting. Osteoarthritis unfortunately. Southern California!! Great advice indeed and looking forward to any suggestions about hitting with shoulder pain.
Dave
Thanks! Hope you are finding the channel helpful to your game. If you liked this, you would benefit from our book THE BAD LIE which you can find here www.badliegolfbook.com/
From Ohio, great tips.
Went from shooting 90 plus first 3 rds this year. Did those adjustments and I'm back to a 10 handicap after 8 rounds. Gotta keep playing. High 70's looking very possible.!
You got this! Keep up the great work...thanks for sharing the motivating story
Love your videos Todd…..Matthew…Peterborough Ontario…Liftlock City
Thank you. Are you on our email list? We have other content there that you will not find here on CZcams. Join at www.usgolftv.com
Hi, I’m Cherie from the Minneapolis area in Minnesota. I have 2 lower lumbar degenerated disks on my right side along with SI issues on my right side. I swing right handed, and I can’t turn my hips to the right unless I want to spend the next 2 weeks at the chiropractor fixing my back. I currently have a 3/4 swing like Claire does. Is there any hope for me to get more than 100-130 yards off the tee at 60 years old? Before my back gave out, I consistently shot between 100 and 115 in my late 30’s and early 40’s. I never broke 100, but did shoot 100 twice. I did this with 150-180 off the tee and 125-150 in the fairway with a 5 wood. I also had a really good short game, which I’m improving again now. I did purchase all new clubs a few years ago when I took up golf again after I saw a chiropractor for my back issues. I also replaced my driver and fairway woods in the last 2 years with loft and draw adjustability, which has helped. Thanks!
Eastern Montana here, thx for the tips
Our pleasure, where do you play in Montana?
@@USGOLFTVshow Forsyth, MT is the home course. We are about an hour east of Billings, MT
@@chadthompson3078 amazing area!
Arizona
Greetings from Maine
Welcome...hope you are enjoying the channel
Hi Todd. Love your channel and all your tips. I’m almost 73 and have a bad back and lucky if I can play once a week. I do stretches and core exercises but still contend with a lot of pain. I’m about an 11 hndcp but if I could play with less pain, I think I could get back down to a single digit. Any suggestions?
Thanks for the kind words. Have you read the full book on the Vertical Line Swing? That is your best resource. See here
www.badliegolfbook.com/
From Derby, England. UK
fountain hills az.......but where are you giving this lesson from?
Drop us a note at vlsgolf.com
I am left handed but was given right hand clubs as a kid and have always played right handed. My dominant arm is my left arm, I end up hitting some big hooks during a round and I never know when this will occur. Al White, Fernandina Beach, Fl
Olive Branch MS
Bending the lead knee towards the trail leg can also help with rotation
what is the best way to start the backswing? turn arms, turn arms and shoulders combo, or turn hips? Or is it just preference depending on the individual what they feel comfortable with. Bruce from Phoenix, AZ.
Good question, here is a great video to help you get on the right track czcams.com/video/5R5y30yeA64/video.htmlsi=P8zeFW-dUxXlH-O8
From PHX to Williams now in Indy.
Hope the game is traveling well and you are finding our channel helpful.
Launceston /Tasmania /Australia
Australia is on our bucket list for sure. Best time of the year to visit?
Jesse from Elk Grove, CA. Just under two years of golfing experience and I appreciate the simplicity of your instruction.
Jesse, thank you. We are here to help provide good, solid yet easy to understand golf advice. You may also benefit from our book The Bad Lie. You can find it on Amazon if interested.
Tom Kelly. Sahuarita AZ. When and where will your golf schools be in AZ? Interested in the fall of 2024.
Reach out to info@vlsgolf.com
OK Todd, which hype am I to believe? The Maxvert or the Monza for my 65mpn swing, 5'5" stature, and 86 yr old bold.
MaxVert off the tee box is the way to go
Nakuru, Kenya 😊
Welcome! How popular is golf in Kenya?
Great tips
Watching from Rhode Island 🏌️♂️
Todd, I'm 82 and playing better golf now than I did 20 years ago. A good drive for me is probably about 225 yards including roll. As result of arthritis in my hands, I have changed my grips on all clubs to Lamkin Crossline Oversize. I got rid of my slice by following your advice in various videos and reading your book. One thing I notice is that I find it hard to hit a draw. Most of my drives are pretty straight with some being a slight fade if I'm not careful. My concern is that the oversize grips are preventing a draw or making it harder to do. Is there something I can do to promote a little draw in my drives? I love a straight drive, but I'd like to have a little more control. My driver is an older Callaway10.5 set up with a slight draw bias.
Great to see your passion for the game, good for you. Have you read our book THE BAD LIE. We cover the entire Vertical Line Swing there. You can find the book on Amazon...it will help your game.
My problem is keeping my eye on the ball through the swing; regardless of a drive, an approach shot and even a putt. My practice sessions aggravates this problem as I look up too soon to see if I hit a good shot. What is your solution to this problem.
Norwalk oh 60 yes old like your videos
Thank you. Hope you are finding the channel helpful to your game. Did you see this video on more clubhead speed for the driver czcams.com/video/aGdAdJu9Zr8/video.htmlsi=ptqL8UeTwrUXFGNx
Waco Texas
Gary Guenther from Spokane. 79 need better contact with iron.
Hey Todd. I purchased the Maxvert driver a couple of months ago. One of my golfing partners said I was hitting my old driver (Taylor made SIM 2) further. So I replaced the max vert with my Sim 2. I was a little disappointed and surprised at the same time. I’m hitting the Taylor made about 40 yards further than the maxvert. Is there any chance I can return it? I’m disappointed because I thought this would be the answer to getting more distance with my driver.
Rich, I was hoping the MaxVert would benefit me too. It hasn't. Disappointed. I bought the MaxVert hybrid as well, and have trouble getting ball off the ground with it.
Great question. The key to good driving is consistent distance and keeping the ball in play, this is what you want to be gauging. Too often we are blinded by the "one drive" that goes forever and forget the 3 in the weeds and 1 that went OB. Next time out, track the consistency of your distance on ALL drives and see if that makes a difference. Hope that helps...
I still haven’t had a reply from Todd. So I don’t know if we can return it or not.
@@TheGolfnut70 Wanted to share some perspective on drivers here and what we as golfers should be considering as important. No problem on the return. We have an easy policy. Drop us a note info@vlsgolf.com
Seattle.
Great area, what is the best course in Seattle?
Todd I was born with pullans syndrome!!! my right hand is half the size of my left which makes my follow through very challenging, I am a left handed golfer my swing speed is around 80 I am thinking a cause is I was born with no right pectoral muscle!! My question should i use standard lengths clubs my height of my wrist are 32.5 and 36 and what would be the right ball for me to be hitting?? thank you for your attention.
Really good question, have you done a club fitting with a professional? They might be able to provide the best solution regarding club length.
I used my radar last night. Driver speed is now consistently under 70mph. Went to the range this morning. Couldn't hit a drive over 150 yards. I tried 4 different drivers. From Noblesville, Indiana.
Jeff, hope this video helps get some of the speed back...keep us posted.
@@USGOLFTVshow I keep trying.
Are shoulders square to target line
Shoulders are slightly closed to the target line. You can learn the entire Vertical Line Swing System in our book THE BAD LIE which can be found on Amazon.
Hu todd iam mickey from india age 63 started playing just 3 years ago iam over weight..now my prblm is when i use my driver..at the downswing just at time of impact my lead foot moves square(turns towards the target)and i tend to loose my balance..plz suggest a drill/correction
Best suggestion is to read our book THE BAD LIE which covers the entire Vertical Line Swing in detail. It is a great read and will help your game.
I want to see the club out of the corner of my left eye on the backswing! That tells me I have rotated and got a full backswing!
I like it...
Southport Merseyside UK, here.
Kansas City
Great golf community in Kansas City. Chiefs fan?
Baja Mexico
Great area you are in...need to visit LOL
Bandung West Java Indonesia
Wow, how popular is golf there?
I have lost a lot of club head speed....92
Hope this information and the other tips are helping.
massachusetts
I LOVE THE CONTENT, but do you really have to ask every video where we are from and and subscribe! It’s a given , if they like the content they will subscribe.
Omaha Nebraska
Sticking toes out is not good
Todd, Love my new Maxvert 1 driver. Recently converted to senior clubs (age 76) and disliked the oversized driver with the new set. I previously had been playing with a 1960s vintage Arnold Palmer "Personal" golf set, persimmon woods included, gifted to my late father by Arnold's business manager (long story there) purely out of sentiment. I can now enjoy the game again as an active member of a senior recreational league. Thanks again for your devotion to coaching us senior players with easy to follow no nonsense ideas.
Rob Bartlett
West Greenwich, Rhode Island 🏌♂⛳
Thanks for the kind words Rob, glad to hear it's working out for you! More great content is on the way, so stay tuned!