Finally! A golf coach that doesn't add useless minutes of verbal-waterboarding to the tutorial... Most coaches (even great ones) add 17 useless minutes talking about irrelevant chatter to a 7 minute training - so frustrating! I'm following this channel for sure! Great video, Coach!

@chetroberson8023

2 жыл бұрын

Agree totally! Adam doesn’t waste time, gets to the heart of the matter quickly!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Aaron. All the best, Adam

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the comment Chet. Best, Adam

@MattS-pv6mk

2 жыл бұрын

My dog's looking at me, "what are you laughing at now Dad?" "Verbal water-boarding".... brilliant!!!😁

@nickyv1436

2 жыл бұрын

100 percent

This is the clearest I've seen this presented regarding the idea of pushing down with the left pad to get wrist cock and keep left arm straight. I'm going to give this a try at my next range session. thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Adam, another great tip. I see so many players try to "throw" the club head away from them during the take away, rather than "push" the grip end toward the ground. I also think there are quite a few instructors that teach the wrong way to start the take away. You hit the nail on the head (as always). I also like how you address players who might not be as flexible as we once were. Brilliant.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Gary! Best, Adam

@paulbillingham6769

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, just tried that 'great tip' in the living room, (where I keep my golf clubs) and I can't wait to hit the driving range tomorrow.

I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. YOU have my vote for Instructor of the Year! I am a 18 handicap and have averaged over 90 all year this year. After watching your video and keeping my left arm straight, my last two rounds were 85 (last week) and 76 (today). I hit 9 of 14 fairways and 12 of 18 greens in regulation. Thank you so much for adding joy to my favorite game. Now I need to work on my putting. Out of 12 GIRs, I only converted 3 to birdies and 8 to pars. I will study your putting instruction videos.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Nice going Joe, and thanks!

Just got round to watching this and have to say it is the best description of how to cock the wrists properly in the backswing that I have come across in all my years of golf. Many thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Best, Adam

Wow! I've watched hundreds of videos on the backswing, but this is the first one that has made such a clear connection between how a proper wrist cock actually helps to keep the lead arm straight. This has been a real eyeopener for me. Thank you, Adam. Well done!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, glad you found it helpful Best, Adam

@chuckbergh3694

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

Awesome tip, you are a great teacher. Your video on how to hit the ball without striking it fat has helped me more than any other tip! Hands pass ball 1st. That and lag really have done wonders. Thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Jeff, and glad you are making progress. Best, Adam

That was the magic feeling I was missing, feeling the club create a wider arc by pushing out on the butt. This also feels more powerful, controlled and the same every time. Thank You So Much!

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Rene

Yes, this was very helpful, I am thankful, good easy explanation for a senior. For some reason, this video has been the topping to all the other golf videos I watch, because there are so many perfect swings people are showing on here , you tube.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Frank Best, Adam

Yes, to the point! Already improved by the pushing the left wrist into the club to start the hinge -- much better feel and keeps the left arm straight. Thank You!

@Scratchgolfacademy

5 ай бұрын

Glad you made progress Steve

Your channel and instruction style are awesome! You give gold and you give it quickly! Watching your videos is truly a joy. Thanks for taking the time to help us with our game. 👍😎

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Mike. All the best, Adam

Hi, just found you while trawling around. You sir are a great teacher and I've immediately subscribed. Thank you for sharing.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much David! Best, Adam

Ben Hogan's book was instrumental in changing my swing, obviously for the better and the first thing you talked about was his book and the grip. Awesome video and can't wait to see more. I just subscribed. Thank you!!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

thanks Dan, hope you enjoy the channel. Best, Adam

very pleased to see this video. I believe this is the single most important tip for a correct swing. The wrist bends toward the bottom of the arm as the left arm is kept straight.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

YOOO THANK YOU SO MUCH. This just changed my game completely, I literally just added about 30 yards to every club and improved my ball striking immediately. Blows my mind that nobody has caught this before for me, thank you!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, and congrats on your progress! Best, Adam

Your content is so dense with value and quality instruction. It’s parsimonious; you say a lot in a few words and I LOVE IT!

@Scratchgolfacademy

4 ай бұрын

Parsimonious! Nice call Joe. Best, Adam

Thanks Adam. Really appreciate the tips

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found them helpful David Best, Adam

Absolutely brilliant and practical. Changed my tempo for the better. Thank you very much

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video Edson Best, Adam

I known this is an older video but I have tried this over the last week and it has been amazing. I have added 30 metres to driver and woods and am now able to compress my irons more frequently. I have plenty of work to do however this has helped enormously. I never had the correct feeling associated with cocking my wrist until now. Thank you 🎉

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Paul, and glad the video helped you

Really helpful!! Short and to the point!

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Scott

Just subscribed after this video...wow. So clear and to the point, with useful/understandable info to help train yourself.

@Scratchgolfacademy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

Adam you and Tom Saguto have helped my game soooo much thank you

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Brian All the best, Adam

Love the way this is explained, have helped me tremendously

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it

I knew from Jim Flick's videos about how to push the handle down, but you took it to the next level where you demonstrate pushing it out. I never realized I was pushing the club head out. Thank you for clearing this up.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful Best, Adam

@golfinnewengland8256

2 жыл бұрын

The snow finally melted here and I gave it a go, the drill works and my upper lead arm hurts from the stretch! Thank you for all you do to make us play better ⛳.

THE SECRET of pushing on the left hand thumb with the right hand to push the grip away to keep the left arm straight--Great advise I have never heard before after years of looking ---club head speed exploded for me today==Thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Willie Best, Adam

Great lesson Adam will try it,many thanks!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, glad you found it helpful. Best, Adam

Thank you very much Adam...the push of the thumb made very consistent iron shots..Thank you

@Scratchgolfacademy

11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it George

Best coach by far. Easy to understand.

@Scratchgolfacademy

5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Anton

Omg i can't wait to try this at the range! 🙌🏼

@Scratchgolfacademy

Ай бұрын

Hope it goes well for you!

this is a great great fundamental lesson. Adam is terrific.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much John. Best, Adam

These are always so good!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jay Best, Adam

Adam, very helpful vid lesson thank you! 👍🇨🇦

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony. Best, Adam

Excellent lesson, well explained. Thanks! 👍🏼🇮🇸

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marianna All the best, Adam

Great video, really helped my feel all the way through my swing. Except for two lip outs would have broken 80 for the first time. Thanks so much

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Nice going James! Best, Adam

Excellent advice.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Best, Adam

beautiful swing!!!!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Best, Adam

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Excellent video Adam on How To Keep The Left Arm Straight In The Golf Swing! I like your explanation of how "pushing down the butt end of the handle with your left hand" not only straightens the left arm but produces necessary wrist hinge. Well Done Adam! I have archived this video!!!

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad you found it helpful Best, Adam

@jonasbertilbellander

Жыл бұрын

Yes this

Excellent tips! Thank you

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Neil

Never heard push the handle away to cock but it makes perfect sense. I’ve always had an issue with lack of risk cock and a collapsing trail arm. Thanks so much!!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Nelson Best, Adam

Great tips! Thanks!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked the video Best, Adam

Great instruction, best on KZread....

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you Dean! Best, Adam

Great video! Thanks!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James Best, Adam

Adam another great video 🏌️‍♀️⛳️🏌️‍♀️⛳️👍

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aussie Golfer. All the best, Adam

Best golf tip ever on how to have a straight left arm in the backswing. For years, I've tried to push away with my right arm to straighten my left with no success. Pushing that fat pad in the left hand down on the takeaway is a miracle worker. I ripped the ball. For example, on hole number 6, I drove the ball 265 yards on to the green and the putt was for an eagle which I missed! The next lesson will be putting!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Nice going Ben! best, Adam

Great video. Thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Simon

Very nice Adam, Thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger! Best, Adam

Superior golf tutorial. I've watched numerous golf tutorial videos, but hands down yours is the best. I recently subscribed to your channel and now watch it exclusively.

@Scratchgolfacademy

5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Zachary. Hope you make good progress

Great for me, thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonas

Superb drill :) thank you sir.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

Thanks a lot!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Best, Adam

Great video thanks for the help

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Chuck. Best, Adam

Solid advice as always

@Scratchgolfacademy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Shannon

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm 72 and have learned so much from you.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam, you're welcome. Best, Adam

Thanks Adam! 👍

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Patrick Best, Adam

I’ve been working really hard this past year to actually take the game seriously and not just go and drink and drive a cart. Enjoying the game even more now since I’m being more consistent. I will say I’m aiming to have a “textbook” definition swing and way to hard headed to accept anything other then that lol. Thank you for sharing your lessons and keeping them straight to the point

@Scratchgolfacademy

Ай бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, and hope you make progress. I’m doing some Mini schools on the road this summer. If it’s of any interest feel free to reach out through adambgolf.com Thanks, Adam

Good Stuff and Thank You! It's a process... ;)

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Willie Best, Adam

Great TIP!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it. Best, Adam

Sounds good. Will try

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you make progress Best, Adam

Thanks for the great video. Left arm straight and correct wrist cock are two aspects of my swing I seem to always need to get better at.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, hope you make good progress. Best, Adam

Great drill!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Best, Adam

Great instruction video

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Lenard Best, Adam

Very insightful video

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful

Very reasonable thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aoughi. Best, Adam

Superb video.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. All the best, Adam

Still a great video two years later! Thank you

@Scratchgolfacademy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

fantastic Adam simple and repeatable technique cheers 👍🏻

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Scotty

Great drill thanks 👍

@Scratchgolfacademy

7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

Really enjoy your descriptions and your enthusiastic effort to educate us “hackers”! TK

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario!

I have the habit also bend my arms both especially left at a 45° angle. I do this so badly I actually pulled an already injured pec muscle. Look with one watch from you Adam it's my wrist that I missing the basics. I'm a rookie so not even ashamed I injured myself. I'll keep watching I appreciate you and your craft.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, and glad the video was helpful Best, Adam

Excellent tip. Tried it on the range and it works 100%.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it KB Best, Adam

Bravo monsieur grâce à vous et cette vidéo ,j ai retrouvé mon bon contact 👍👍👍👍

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Best, Adam

Excellent video and appreciate the visual positions combined with feel tips. Been working on these aspects as now in my 50’s and less fit/flexible, but these have helped me pull it all together with a couple specific muscle memory positions to focus on. Thanks so much!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and glad you liked the video. Best, Adam

I've been playing golf for ~50 years. The straight left arm always made sense to me, but I could never incorporate it into my game. For me, it was just too uncomfortable. I came across something this week (accidentally) that changed my golfing life and golf swing. It's this: Instead of trying to keep a straight left arm all the way going back in the backswing, I let my left arm straighten at the end of my backswing. And that's the only time, besides the beginning of the swing when my arm is straight. This little tweak has dramatically changed my swing and made me more consistent and straight.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’ve made progress Michael Best, Adam

Great content again...explains why my backswing is getting shorter with the simple test🙂👍

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John Best, Adam

Very good

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Raul

Great

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Djelal

I don't see how you could have made my understanding of this concept easier. Sure, others have said to do certain things. But, none seemed to have made it so simple. Thank you.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete, glad you found it helpful

Great tips! Thank you. I find it so hard to keep my left arm stiff and straight without making the rest of me get all stiff and straight as well. Have to practice these drills.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you have success with it Annie. Best, Adam

@anniek5880

2 жыл бұрын

@@Scratchgolfacademy thank you. Me too. But not likely haha ! Just have to fun trying 🏌🏼‍♀️⛳️

Adam good lesson thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Tony Best, Adam

Thanks 😊 I definitely hit the ball better when I keep my left arm fairly straight. It doesn’t come natural to me because I’ve played so many years bending my left arm. It’s a game changer. 😊 Gracias

@Scratchgolfacademy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Javier

Very good teacher

@Scratchgolfacademy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much

It's enlightening to see you push out the handle. Makes a lot of sense.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

Wow!! The idea of telling your top hand to push the grip away instead of focusing on the club head is amazing!! I can actually do this without any strain!

@Scratchgolfacademy

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful

The split hand drill is terrific. It's now my preshot routine--

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Carl. Best, Adam

The key is the straighter left arm. I was breaking it. The club facing the sky is not a problem. It will Automatically bend a little on its own. Thank you for the great video. Well explained.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Best, Adam

My wife and I are about to golf for the first time in our life, so we need all the help we can get. We have taken four lessons and were never told about the straight left arm, thanks.

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Hope it goes well for you Gary! Best, Adam

Adam, I gave my Taylor Made M4 irons to my grandson figuring to get fitted for something new but I hit my old irons (which i was fitted for) back in 2007 and I was hitting them great. Now I'm thinking of staying with these i dont think they are going to make that much of a differene. W-9-8-7 were all really high and straight.

Great tip, kept so simple - kills two birds... thanks Adam!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Derick Best, Adam

thanks

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome John Best, Adam

Great video Adam, this was a doubt I had for the longest time about the right arm (I'm a left handed golfer) bend that I have and that pushing the heel of the club trick was fantastic. Does the slight bend have a significant impact?

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Suresh. A slight bend in the lead arm is OK, ideally the energy transferring out to club through impact would straighten it out at that point. Best, Adam

Hi Adam. Another good training video. I have a question. I noticed that when you're gripping the handle, there is a sizable gap between your finger-tips and the thumb pad. The old school of thought was that the tips should just touch the pad or very close to it. Is your grip oversized for a reason?

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

My grips are standard size. I’ll have to check when I get a club on my hands, but the gap doesn’t feel very big. All the best, Adam

Why am I just seeing this now?? This is great 👍🏽

@Scratchgolfacademy

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you found the video helpful

Thank you. I understand this. My practice thought is push-push. Left hand - Right hand.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim

Thanks for the tip!!!

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Michael Best, Adam

@micomendoza3331

4 ай бұрын

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@micomendoza3331

4 ай бұрын

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Good tips from the guy with the best name in golf.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

Locking out my lead arm helps and my wrists stay supple. I turn around my spine by pulling in my right shoulder blade to my spine while maintain that straight lead arm. I’m a range pro but also a 22 handicap.

@Scratchgolfacademy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. All the best, Adam

Extensor action! Via Homer Kelley’s book The Golfing Machine. 😀

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gus, I like that book too Best, Adam

Thanks so much. Quick question. Many teach a flat left wrist position at the top of the backswing. This pushing down on the handle on the way back seems to leave a cupped wrist at the top. Should I worry about that ?

@Scratchgolfacademy

2 жыл бұрын

I'm fine with the wrist being slightly cupped Michael. Best, Adam

Adam, Thank you for content. My question is in watching your left wrist it looks bent and not flat. I love watching the beat players' swings. John Rahm and Justin Johnson flatl from the beginning. In minimizing variables, what are your thoughts. Thank you.

@Scratchgolfacademy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Marc. Rahm and Johnson are great, but I’m not a fan of the bowed look in the backswing. I have a video at this channel about keeping the wrist flat, hope it’s helpful