The Best Golf Tips To Strike Your Irons PURE! 

If any of you are new to the game and confused by all the advice you’re receiving or don’t know which advice is right. Listen to this guy. It takes half of a life time to figure this stuff out on your own. This is 95% gold.

Clay is the best instructor on youtube. I have never seen anyone break down the swing so well and so comprehensively. I have tried many of these drills and they really work.

I have been working on the top speed golf system for two months now and yesterday a was at the driving range and a local pro came over to me and said I have been watching you swing and you have got a lot better fast who is teaching you! I said Clay Ballard top speed golf. To top it off I was able to shoot 8 over for the 18 hole round, Thanks Clay this system works

It is amazing how you explain step by step, include drills and round up the lesson. You are the best instructor by far.

This information and they way it is passed on is just pure gold dust. The best thing I have done for my game was signing up with the Top Speed Golf system. Thanks a lot Clay & team !

Best teacher on RU-vid. No question.

thanks again clay , youre by far my favorite golf guy on youtube , i dont feel like you are pushing some unnecessary marketing , just pure golf knowledge and a laid back guy !

This is pure gold! Everyone else will make you pay for this instruction. Golf digest and tiger woods will make you pay for content just like this. They want to keep these tips secret unless you pay for it. You are a Saint and a great instructor! Thank you!

I learned more from Clay Ballard than I learned from my golf coach. Thank you Mr. Ballard! You're better than most! :)

You are an awesome swing instructor Clay. I’ve learned more from four or five of your videos than a few dozen lessons over the years. Thank you.

Hi Clay, I'm in Vegas where my club is still open for play. I've been a a decent player (4 handicap) for years but every now and then my game goes south. Had a recent tournament at my club where my game fell apart, which is usual when I play under pressure. I end up with too many swing thoughts when things don't go right and I just want the round to get over... Played yesterday after watching this video, and my only thought was to "cover the ball" and kept picturing your video in my head. I did my best to forget about positions, shallowing, etc and just allow myself to swing freely with just this in mind. Found my best swing in some time, hitting distances I used to have (190 7 iron). The best part was my driver came back to life using the same swing thought. 300-330 off the tee yesterday. By far my favorite video on you tube (at the moment lol). thank you Clay!

I've watched nearly all of your videos and this one is the best. All the "bad" stuff you mentioned is what gets me in trouble. I've already gone to the range and now hitting it better. thanks!

There are good reasons you have so many followers Clay. You are indeed a brilliant instructor.Your 3 -wood tip , namely hitting slightly down on the ball ( rather then sweeping ) has positively transformed my ability to use this club. If you ever come to Australia, l would love to host you and your friends at my club, the "Grand" on the Gold Coast, Queensland. ( Promise l won't ask for free tips) All the best,. Dennis Evans.

Best instruction I have seen. Very useful for newbie as me. I have looked for many videos but no one as good as yours. Thanks so much

im not gonna say this video changed everything for me, but it did give me a new way to think about the downswing with creating lag and getting the lever action from the moving upwards while rotating. i hit everything further today by at least 10-15 yards. got my 150 yard 7 iron back! thank you!! all i want to do is practice now haha

You managed to perfectly capture my problems. Tennis weight shifting for the past 20 years has me in some weird habits.

One of the best explanations of a complex move....the lag and release...Well done Clay 👍🇺🇸

I’m 64 and have lost so much distance over the past several years. This is a great review to help me stay focused on the key points in a number of your other videos on how to gain back some of distance I have lost. Thanks!

The concept of compression....is what really taught me that i have to bear down on the ball.....and not try to loft it. It just happens naturally from the club loft. My job is simply to bring down a strong solid centred swing right behind the ball. Made my swiing go from less than 50% success...to well over 90% success in hitting a solid iron shot.

Thanks so much, this video is best golf training video ive ever seen so far. very knowledge and easy to understand.

Clay your explanation of the relationship between the 45 Deg. clubhead direction and your body turn squaring the clubface at impact answers so many questions I have had on the iron play. Thank you. You do a great job.

I would love to take lessons from Clay in person.

The video on chipping and this one sort of help me understand the swing. Most people, including me, don't understand the swing. I'm a good solid 10 handicap which means I can shoot anywhere from 78 to 90. I can be going along great; get tired or something and then start searching for a swing instead of relying on a grooved swing. I constantly fight: the path of the club head (in my mind; or the shortest/longest distance on the course; between my ears) and how it is supposed to come into the ball at impact. The club head animation on the chipping (one hop stop) was great. I relate the club head to my left hand. Back of my hand is the face of the club, bottom of the hand is the bottom of the club, etc. I know you are probably going to say what my pro says. Take the hands out of it; and then, when I swing; he says your right hand pushed the left hand over. In other words; he just sort of contradicted himself. What should my hands and wrist be doing through the swing in relation to the club head? Is there anyway for you to animate the angle of the club head through the swing and give me a target to hit at impact? I can handle a miss; but a miscue is hard to deal with.

this guy is the best coach on YT ...key word is "sling" at 16:01

my gosh Clay is the best ever on details. Ive said this every time I comment on here but you are the beast of instruction. I dealt with that today and thanks to you I have a more clear understanding on what I need to be thinking of. Look forward to another day in Vegas with golf. God bless you!

Just want to thank you for the best golf lesson on the net. 🙏

I've been watching RU-vid golf instructional videos for years. Clay is by far the best. Thank you for all the material you share!

This is your best video yet! I watch a ton of golf videos online and yours are the best by far. Keep up the good work!

I dropped my game by 8 shots after watching this on my first attempt on the course, after a few changes. Great video.

Dude you just answered at least 5 of my questions about the golf swing.

Wow I watched this video last night and played today. I always flip the club because I just didn't really see how to do it the right way watching several other videos. What an improvement in my contact. I had 4 Birdie's today playing 18 holes. You are a game saver thank you!!!!!

You are the best ... golf and tennis. Love some of the parallels of straight line release to your forehand instruction. Thanks so much!

It's seems you have been watching me hitting because I make all mistakes that you mention in your videos. And It's very useful to see your videos since I discovered them. Thank you very much!!!

Awesome tip with great visuals. When I video my swing I see what I am doing wrong and then when I see Clay swing I see what I am doing wrong as comparison to try and emulate what Clay is talking about. I just signed up for another instructor and I will for sure subscribe to Clay next as he really breaks it down

I've been hitting behind forever and no one could tell me what i was doing wrong. Just went outside, grabbed a U wedge, asked the wife to follow my ball. I normally, on a good swing can only hit it 70 yards. Today, I hit it , using this information, 90-110 yards and my diffit was in front instead of in back. Wow! The light is turned on. Thanks Clay!!!!

Thanks for these drills. It makes me smack my irons and hit them way longer. I nearly played an even PAR Round on the front 9 with HC 21,4. Thanks a lot Clay for these tips. Thats how golf makes tons of fun.

Thanks for the video. Watched last night, and tried it this morning, the result is amazing. You are a great instructor.

I need to work on my hips / body positioning when using my irons. I have a difficult time consistently using my irons and with this video realized my hips are often popping up too early in the swing. When I saw you duff the iron shots into the water and explained why I felt like I was being called out! . Very inciteful video, thanks for the help Clay!

I have watched numerous iron striking videos, trying to improve my consistency with them. I can 100% say this has been the most beneficial video I have watched by far! Thank you a ton for taking the time to go through everything!

These are the best golf instruction videos I’ve seen in the ten years I’ve been playing golf. This really helped me make better contact and ball trajectory. These are things I’ve heard before, but Clay has a special teaching talent to make me understand these concepts, plus great drills to help me implement these changes into my game. Thanks Clay!

Wish I could have a in person lesson with you. Best teacher out there. Great video as always

Clay thanks. Was doing this on the range other day couldn’t figure out why I was hitting irons good for once. I also made sure I was more relaxed than usual. I found out for me if I don’t remind myself to relax on irons I chunk the ground before the ball

I took these tips to the range yesterday and man thank you. Just what I was looking for.

Outstanding. If one take the time to understand this and practice. It would take the game to the next level.

Thanks, Clay. U have really helped this old guy’s iron and wood play! Still struggling with the driver distance but improving and hitting straighter.

I've been watching your videos clay and I've gained about 10 to 15 yards on my irons and likes it at so pretty great for me I think you doing a good job thank you

Brilliant Video collection Clay. I KNOW this works... just need to keep working at the drills to get it into my own swing consistently.

Excellent tips

Love these drills

Great easy to understand instructions , Clay! I have been struggling with "covering the ball" and getting the divot out in front of the ball. I tend to have a brushing motion so I don't chunk it or hit it fat. I can't wait to go out to the practice range and try these drills. Thank you for all your instructions, they are so logical and easy to follow. Also, you do a wonderful job keeping up with all the comments posted on your videos. The interaction in top notch! Keep it going!

Thanks Clay I always enjoy watching your videos !

Hi Clay - ive watched quite a few of your videos... this video on correct alignment has been REALLY useful for me! Thanks Mate

Clay Ballard, teacher of the year? Awesome videos

Excellent instruction on lag of which I have never understood before.

Information in this video is priceless. Thank you! If you're looking to improve this is all the tips you'll ever need

Dude your content is the best on RU-vid by far. Thanks for the uploads.

Best tips I have ever seen !!!!!!

I agree best teacher wish he was my club

This is why Mr. Ballard hits the ball so far with all his clubs.

Hey Clay, as a low handicap golfer this is where I’m weak and need to improve. I can bomb the driver, but my irons seem to lack in distance 😕 I usually grab an extra club length to compensate.

Thank You, Clay.

Thank you Clay for great info.

This is the most awesome golf instruction video. Subscribed

I've been coming a bit over the top and not releasing my hips and getting more heavy or fat shots than I'd like to. This was an amazing lesson. Thank you!👏

Good lesson Clay. I try to cover the ball as you talk about but, I panic at times thinking I will not extend upwards at the right moment and sometimes dig into the turf and hit the ball fat.

Really you explained this well. Great job.

This is excellent information but it's hard to put together. I've been playing golf for 4 years and it's the hardest thing I've ever committed to. I can't get out of the high 90's. The swing happens so fast and it has always been hard for me to put all the information together in that short amount of time and something usually goes wrong. But keep doing this excellent work. I'm sure it's helping someone excel!

Thank you I see what I’m doing wrong when I’m blocking my shot to the right for a right handed golf

Great video - I've had trouble standing up out of my posture ever since a hip replacement. I play my irons 1/2" long and 1 degree up. This makes me think I might not need the upright lie and extra length. I am 6' tall.

Chest closer to the ground.... I’ll give that a try because everything else you say has worked for me, but that on is quite a leap of faith!

Really good instructions, great

Thank you for your good lesson!

Thanks a million Clay for this great advice , brilliant video, greetings from Ireland ,happy 4th July

Great tips thank you.

Great content...thank you

GREAT SWING TIPS IN 1 VID...GREAT BREAKDOWN OF EACH STAGE OF THE SWING. THANKS

I'm social Distancing because of the pandemic and just assembled a practice net in my backyard. These are best iron drills ever!!! Thank you so much!

Great video Clay - I'm gonna try these out tmr.

Great stuff! Can’t wait to hit the DR. Thank you!

Great video Clay. Thank you

Clay, you're an awesome instructor, and I think you should give the PGA a shot!

What I’ve found is that most golfers flip at the ball primarily because they are focused on hitting the ball rather than swing to a target. The subconscious makes the body do what it takes to hit the ball. Which is to flip the right wrist at the ball. But if you focus on throwing the club to a target then the urge to flip disappears. That’s why so many many golfers have a gorgeous practice swing (no ball focus, instead focus is on swinging) and then flip their wrists once there is a ball in front of them (now focusing on hitting the ball). Your thoughts?

You make golf seem so easy, like I could watch your videos, then shoot under par. You should have some videos, where you take an average golfer who is struggling a bit, and get them dialed in. ( And sure, I would volunteer).

This is a great lesson Clay,thank you.

I tested my club head speed using optishot with my regular swing versus covering the ball. And the covering ball method is definitely faster...even at half a swing

well done lad, great instructions 👍

Great stuff really helping me big time. Love the different looks u rocking too haha👍🏻

All your videos are good but that was the best one for me,,,,,😎

Another excellent video.

Thank you

you really know what you're talking about!

this is gold

OMG that is me!!!! And I know better but I choke! Thanks for explaining this!

I will repeat watching this video and head back to golf range; watch this video again, go back to range, repeat until I have this sweet sweet swing

Changing my grip to get under the bottom palm instead of in the middle and turning my right hand stronger and keeping my left arm straight event tho i cant go back that far makes flush hits way way way more. I have a great drill. If you set your driver up to door jam or something and grip club and get in position that feels natural to push the head as hard as you can would be the correct grip ball position and body set up just by seeing how u gotta get to be the most sturdy and powerful pushing the head against the jam. And irons grip it and get in natural position you feel most powerful ball position body set up and grip just pushing the head down into the ground in the most powerful grip n posture naturally to feel most powerful pushing down. Set from there. It will change your whole game along with finding the right clubs. And then start hit all your irons flush 15 feet and find flush spot with very short shots and build up from there. Do these drills and cut 20 strokes off u game

Early release ,swing killer.

Excente explicación y lo practique y Si me a ayudado

Great

you are good bro

I absolutely love how you explain and demonstrate the drill. By the way I am Lefthanded golfer and would like to know how to purchase the (Left handed golfing)) grip piece that you were using in that gripping video. Thanks again and keep up your good work! Maurice W