I’ve been watching you for about 4 years. I’ve been playing for 30 years. You have change my game immeasurably and I can’t thank you enough. 👍⛳️

@TopSpeedGolf

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!!

Perhaps the best instructional videos I've ever come across. SO SIMPLE and CLEAR and offers easy, repeatable techniques. Cuts through all the crap and theory.

You are a great tutor! My irons were terrible. I kept slicing my shots to the right no matter what effort i put in my irons. They were just horrible shots and very frustrating. But after watching your videos on shallowing the club i am able to get where i want with any iron and it feels great! Thank you so much!

Just a great teacher. You do the sport of Golf a great service. Easy explanations, yet excellent examples of how it should/should-not be done.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vlad!

This is an amazing instructional that has helped my short game tremendously. I'm no longer nervous when it comes to taking this shot. Also has taken several strokes off my game overall. Thanks a million!!!!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

hands down best instructor on youtube...no argument. amazing details in every video. love how he shows the correct way to do things, but also what most people do wrong - makes it much easier to learn what needs fixed and how to fix it. i bought a new house with a higher ceiling solely for when Clay says "get up and make a few swings in your living room while you're watching".

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandon!

Clay: great explanation as always. You are a great instructor online. Thanks for the tips.

Best vid I've watched in a loooooong time and I watch a ton of em.

@c1985paul

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I immediately figured out why I haven't been able to hit that shot, and now it feels easy. Straight arms, short backswing, firm full follow through = tons of spin and a great feeling for distance control.

Fantastic explanation! I like all Clay's videos but this one has been the most impactful. I was having the hardest time with 60 yrd shots. I would shank them 15% of the time, which made me scared the other 85%. I didn't even practice this technique, just went out and tried it and it worked immediately. Thanks for the fantastic instruction clay, you've saved my game

Thank you for all your awesome highly detailed videos. You are helping my game quite a lot. Keep em coming.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I think you're my favorite youtube coach. Everything is clear and concise and your focus on feels is absolutely spot on. Thanks clay!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@merrickwells584

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Clay, do you offer an in person lessons?

Most effective video I’ve gotten from your channel…appreciate you 👍🏽

Good morning Clay. I'm a 73 year old semi semi retired, recently obsesed golfer, "says my wife". I'm in my first league ever for 5 years now carrying a consistently amazing 26 handicap. Lost count of the pros I've watched on you tube until you. Followed you for the last 6 months now. Crazy!! You are the best for 2 reasons that changed everything for me!. You taught me how the swing should feel with lots of swing demonstrations. Breaking 15 is right around the corner. Shoot an a 9 hole 44 Thursday night. The guys on my leage are in there 50's and they call me Moses, which helps me concentrate😅. Thanks again Clay. See you on your next page....!

Clay your Short game Coaching has helped me with a minimum of 5 strokes per round... I've never had so many TAP-IN stress Free Pars.. and several key chip-ins while playing in match play ... Thank You... So Greatful in Morrison Colorado.... dw

Love your videos, Clay- and Conserv of Angular Momentum! I had that in college Physics just like you! Im impressed! One smart Man!

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

you're a Legend Clay - this world needs more amazing people like you in it. Thanks for all your efforts and advice. what differentiates you from other Golf KZreadrs is how you use simple analogies to break the sub-topics down and describe things really well

@TopSpeedGolf

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

As a self taught golfer your training videos make the most sense of any I have seen, thay have made quite a difference to my scorecard

As always, helpful and well explained. Thanks!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Walt!

Clay thank you for this. I've worked on this at the range and have taken it to the course now. Have recently gotten a bunch of birdies once I got it dialed in. Peace of mind and confidence inspiring to now stand over these shots knowing exactly what to do. Have gotten a couple of oohs and ahhs with the ball checking up as well. Great tip!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Pete! Glad it's helped so much. Keep up the good work!

This the most effective video I have seen as well! Please share more with us!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna!

Great video - I appreciate your approach to the game and your general disposition while teaching. To me, this video is golfing gospel for anyone needing the final push towards becoming a scratch player, imho.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesome video. Loved the side by side comparison. I totally looked like the no movement video. Thank you

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick!

Excellent video that really explains how to pitch the golf ball. Thanks Clay.

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy!

I watch this one video every time before i go play, to drill it into my thick skull. It involves the very shot that costs me more than any other. Thanks Clay, your videos are the best. I love how you clearly demonstrate what not to do, as much as what should be done !

Hey Clay - The right elbow ‘Locked’ tip alone has made me much more effective around the greens - just started putting your info in play the last 3 or 4 rounds or so and can already see a marked improvement with my 56 & 60 degree wedges in tight - Thank you sir !

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thanks! the advice keeping right elbow straight really fixed my 60 yards!

Great video -- clear and straight-forward. Thanks!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

There’s that wonderful combination of the theory-doing mix again.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The side-by-side swing comparison at 3:30 is SO helpful!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle!

Tip #1 was key for me. I was too handsy and too much into using my arms. I started using a smaller version of my full swing and everything fell into place. Hip and shoulder turn, good follow through etc.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you got some improvement. Keep up the hard work! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Great video again Clay, and you're the first I've ever heard even mention C.O.A.M. which once understood can really help people picture what needs to happen to produce consistently good shots. Thanks

@TopSpeedGolf

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Play well!

Thanks Clay helped me out greatly with my short game.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Dimo!

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3 жыл бұрын

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Thanks Clay! Great info!👍

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

amazinng instruction . Thank you for the tips

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So true..I was on the edge of a creek had a great stance had room for a great pitch and mentally did not rotate and accelerate, hit 2 balls in the water in the same spot!! So third swing I rotated and accelerated stay committed and the ball fired of the PW with great loft on a severe elevated green and was 10 feet pin high..Priceless..Good day Clay!!! I was all ARMS!!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you were able to get it worked out. Keep up the good shooting! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Outstanding explanation of how to pull off a difficult shot.

Thanks Clay great video as always

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dominic!

Really good tips....thank you!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Excellent!! Huge lesson

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great instructor Clay!

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

thanks, very helpful!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I lay off 7 and if I could master this part of my game I reckon I’d be close to scratch. I can great tee shots and get it close to the green on most par 4s but then like you said I can embarrass myself from there on in. Thanks for these great tips

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Hope the videos helps. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Great video.. Thank you.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I was about to give up golf due to my sorry golf game.... until I started watching you! Thanks Clay!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Glad to hear the instruction is helping. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

I have the opposite effect with forward shaft lean on these shots. The leading edge digs so much when I get steep. I have to use more bounce for these and keep the hand more vertical for some reason.

This has worked for me in my 20+ years playing golf. Step 1: always miss the green. Hook or slice if you have to. Or just aim wrong. Any mishit is acceptable, as long as it lands within 40-80 yards. Step 2: over 20+ years of step 1, you'll have had enough pitching practice to nail these shots. Step 3 (bonus): reduce your putting stats by following steps 1 and 2. Step 4: be happy and accept your 95.

Great videos, wondering why to deloft instead of using a club with less loft?

@dougT22

3 жыл бұрын

The shorter club length gives you more control and feel

This guy is a great instructor

Awesome video. I struggle with these shots

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Your a great teacher thanks

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

This is great stuff here.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

Game changer for me. Thanks

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Thank you!

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great instruction.

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I applied this to my game today. Great video. Very helpful. Do you have a video on Greenside chipping from heavy grass and even grass growing against you?

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

No but it's really the same. Just move the ball back a little in the stance and hinge the wrists more in the backswing so you can come down steeper. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Clay, I have all my wedges dialed in with full shots. However, when I club down say, (using a 60* to hit a 60 yarder, then grab a 56 to hit same) with a shorter back swing, I hit an occasional shank.

Great advice.

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent video.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jose!

@Clay Could you please make a "What's in the bag" video? Other KZreadrs like Rick Shiels, Peter Finch, and Meandmygolf have done that and I would like to see what you have.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Corek, funny you would say that. We actually have a "what's in the bag" video scheduled to be released soon. Stay tuned! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Good stuff!!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Do you feel like your right elbow is tucking close to the side some when chipping these 60 and 80 yard shots? I’m thinking like one of your compression irons where you push the right elbow forward bending the shaft to get the rotation feel? Is that the same here?

I second @Jacob Katz, really appreciate all your content Clay. Great teacher, content is well put together, clear explanations.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

Thanks Clay, All good “stuff” 👍

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Henry!

Get video Clay..looking forward for more good stuff..is there a program you can join..maybe one one video to fix the odd problem..

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Edward! We do have a membership website topspeedgolf.com. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

For someone who doesn't have much time to practice would you say to avoid delofting wedges? I feel like there is less room for error and I find myself digging with the leading edge. I just started to use more of the bounce on wedge shots and have found it much more forgiving and consistent.

Hello.. I'm an old school player, learned how to play back in the late 60's.. I have a question if you have a moment.. All these high lofted wedges are a relatively recent development. What did the tour players do back in the day when the pitching wedge came with a set of irons? I don't recall hearing about high lofted clubs back then.. Thank you

Is the swing method the same when you start getting closer to the green? I was watching your video on “how to hit great pitch shots” where you talk about keeping the club vertical in the follow through. Trying to understand when to use what stroke. Thanks!

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

HI Mitchell, there are some changes when hitting a pitch shot. It's more about control. The distance away that you can start pitching technique just depends on your club head speed. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instruction

world class instructor!

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!

Really interesting point about angular momentum - that is why you thin the shot if you quit on it.

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Clay, I finished the stable spine section of the top speed golf and I got great results! I however, already had a decent power turn so I moved onto top speed lag. I am trying to make sure I have the full power turn which I sometimes lack, but that combined with the lag completely put my swing out of wack. Do you recommend just sticking through the lag series, or moving onto to the straight line release, which is what I believe I'm lacking that is causing my lag to not allow me to give me proper contact?

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you're releasing from the top or casting then you essentially have no chance to release the club out in front. As long as you're generating some lag in the downswing then you're good to go. You can start the Straight Line Release if you're seeing that on camera. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Love your videos. Do you have any on bunker shots?

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Yeah, just search on our channel. We have a lot of them. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Great drill if your all arms. Also great if ur slicing ball

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

by eliminating the right arm lever, it seems easier to swing with more freedom and confidence with the body and wrist release...will give it a try!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

of late , i am having issue with pitching from 60 -80 yards which i was good at. may be some thing has gone has wrong . your tips i will try again . tx

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

great video Clay, always helpful to hear you break things down...btw you missed a belt loop

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Haha...whoops

@deucerogers4600

3 жыл бұрын

Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard happy Thanksgiving, keep the videos coming love the content!

Great video Clay, but what about bounce on the wedges? Shouldn't it depend on what type of striker you are? (Sweeper or Divot taker)

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, if you're doing this correctly then the bounce doesn't make much of a difference on these shots. You want to be controlling that leading edge. If you're using the bounce to glide through the turf then you'll be hitting behind the ball filling the face with debris and moisture. Makes it very hard to predict how much spin will be on the ball. It's really important to get ball first contact. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Hey mate. I really want to thank you,since watching your vid's I have lost four strokes of my handicap. I went from 29 to 25 in 5 weeks. Yahoo me but thanks again mate

I guess I'm a little confused, I was always taught in order to put more spin on the ball you have to add Loft. Because if you hit down on it your delofting the club and you're hitting on the side of the ball instead of underneath it which would give more time for that ball to roll up the clubface therefore give you more spin. So if you could shed some light on that situation that would be very much appreciated thank you

I actually think you may be the best online instructor on KZread. I'm glad I don't live near you or I'd end up giving you way too much money to teach me.

@67buddie

5 жыл бұрын

Yep! And its free!

@WeBleedCrimsonRTR

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

Great video. A quick questions please : what ball position is good for high or low shot? Thank you.

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron, you could play the ball in the middle or just back of middle for a lower flight. I would recommend trying to get more forward shaft lean to try to flight the ball lower. To hit it higher then I would play the normal ball position and feel like you're flipping the hands a little bit to add loft to the face at impact. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

@AaronShaHome

5 жыл бұрын

Top Speed Golf - Clay Ballard Thank you so much ! Highly recommended and definitely have a try !!

Thank's

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

No problem Dasuki!

Way , way short backswing forces you to accelerate....also world great with putting ( eliminates those jabby shots) Sort of like a pool shot ( you take a small backswing then extend through the shot) Thanks for sharing your insights👍

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, thanks for sharing. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor

@MrMark945

4 жыл бұрын

Agree man, for sure, I now use a super short backswing for all chips and pitches so I basically have to accelerate and my short games never been better

What is the best club to use from this distance?

My problem is I have the YIPS!! I decelerate right before I hit the ball! I've tried everything form cross handed to closing my eyes!! What drills can I do??

I use a pitching wedge or a 9 or 8. It takes the club shaft lean out of it. Each club has it's own distance. But I'm an amateur. I do watch a lot of your videos, some have been really helpful. Got that from Gary Player.

@randoshus3762

5 жыл бұрын

"The wedge from the edge of the green is a disease." GP

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, thanks for sharing. If you want to get some spin then I would recommend using a club with more loft. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Great video Clay , so a 60yd pitch say over a bunker with the 56degree you would ajust your angle of attack (less steep) more loft and spin or open up the face Seve style?

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bob, you could open up the face a little but it probably wouldn't be necessary. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instruction

@JDDD33

Жыл бұрын

bob - depends on the read into the green, and where the pin is... for example, if you have to pitch over a greenside bunker and the pin is also closely adjacent to the bunker, then you would want to open the face on a higher lofted club and play more of a flop shot. all depends on the situation.

what wedge are you using

Man I hate this shot. Thanks for the help!

@TopSpeedGolf

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

So in your normal swing videos you preach squating on the way down then firing up into impact..with these shots we don’t do that? So we have to have two different hip rotation thoughts? Movements? What clubs should I try the squat and which clubs just more rotation? Ty

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, you want to be getting lower with all your clubs otherwise it will be difficult to rotate open with forward shaft lean. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

hi, i have swithched to a single plane swing. ( moe norman ) It has helped me a great deal. Can you show how to incorporate that into your message. I like your teaching skill, and was a paid student in the past. thanks

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

You can do the Top Speed Golf System and have a single plane swing. Moe Norman nailed all the pieces of the TSG System. Play well!

Clay do you utilize the 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full swing lengths in order to adjust for different distances? Or do you like to use one club and just hit it a littler harder or softer?

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rocky, I find the easiest way is to use the same tempo and change the length of the swing to control the distance. You can also choke up on the club to take little off. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

I thought dynamic loft+speed created speed? Does the deloft really increase spin? Seems like more and more pros are skimming with the bounce

@TopSpeedGolf

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's spin loft and speed. Spin loft is the difference between your dynamic loft and angle of attack. There is a sweet spot for the spin loft which can vary based on a lot of factors. If it's too high then the ball will slip up the face so having some forward shaft lean will help with tha t plus your impact will be more stable since the force is leading the mass. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

how about the left arm? should it tight as well as we hold other iron club? the same question for chipping

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

it doesn't need to be tight but it does need to be somewhat close to the body.

This is exactly my biggest mishit and this is an excellent video with several great tips how to eliminate hitting half-wedge shots fat.

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry!

Will this shot still “spin” if using a low spin ball such as a Callaway Chrome Supersoft?

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

It will but not as much as a softer cover ball like a ProV1

Great video Am left handed but play right handed any tips it doing my head in ⛳️

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

I would play from whichever side you are best

I got a 65 is that OK 👍 for chipping?

"Conservation of angular momentum" Did you just make that up? If so, bravo. New subscriber.

@TopSpeedGolf

3 жыл бұрын

Haha 🤓

If I am looking for 45 degrees, why not hit pitching wedge, reducing through the air and increasing roll? If I want 40 degrees, 8 or 9 iron? I notice Bob Vokey advocates a 54 or 56 for nearly all shots around the green for amateurs. I am so interested in this area. Thanks for your time

@TopSpeedGolf

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, that might be better for a higher handicapper. If you have some control with the leading edge then I recommend doing it this way. You'll be more consistent. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor

Clay you have knocked 20+ strokes off my game. One of my favorite online instructors. After a round I take note of my weak points and find one of your videos to get my mind set back. Thank you for the quality content!