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Everything on the site pitched at advanced players, from coaches who say so themselves.

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What advanced golfers are working on

Advanced golf instruction is the surgical refinement of swing mechanics, short-game touch, and Course management strategies designed for golfers looking to move from a 10-handicap to scratch. It is for the player who has mastered the basics but finds themselves stuck in a scoring plateau, unable to convert quality ball-striking into lower numbers. This level of coaching solves the problem of 'randomness'—replacing hope with a repeatable, biomechanically sound system. We’ve all been there: standing over a high-pressure 60-yard wedge shot, feeling that familiar twitch because you aren't quite sure if your hips should be open, closed, or somewhere in between.

In our analysis of 42 elite videos, we found that the 'pros' don’t just swing harder; they swing smarter. Brad Dalke challenges the common amateur habit of opening the hips too much on wedges, suggesting a square setup to stabilize the Impact position. Meanwhile, Dan Grieve highlights how collapsing the arms in the backswing is the quickest way to ruin a lob shot. These aren’t just 'tips'; they are fundamental shifts in how you interact with the turf and manage your energy through the ball.

These perspectives synthesize into a holistic approach to the game. While Dalke focuses on the 'how'—like maintaining head height and width—Golf Sidekick focuses on the 'what' and 'why' of scoring. By combining technical precision with a strategy that prioritizes getting the ball in the cup over having a 'pretty' swing, you create a game that is both resilient and efficient. These philosophies complement each other by ensuring your mechanical floor is high enough to support your strategic ceiling.

By watching the featured videos below, you’ll master the 'Wedge Matrix,' learn the 'Punch Shot' for flight control, and understand the biomechanics behind the 'Death Drill.' Expect to see measurable progress in your strike consistency and a significant reduction in those 'big numbers' that ruin scorecards. This isn't just about playing better; it's about understanding the game at a level that makes improvement inevitable.

The full index

Every video at this level

621 indexed.

  1. Review · 14:53

    These ‘CHEAP’ Golf Clubs Are Amazing… BUT

    4:18 “Exceptional soft, buttery feel achieved through one piece forged construction.”

    H.I.T GOLF · Mar 2026

  2. Review · 0:37

    Look at the flight on this 11 wood! #golf #golfswing #playbettergolf

    0:09 “This thing is just automatic. Watch this.”

    The Golf Supply · Mar 2026

  3. Review · 9:58

    The HUGE Shock 2025 Golf Club!!

    1:50 “I've never been so upset to have to send a set of golf clubs back to be honest.”

    Alex Etches Golf · Apr 2025

  4. Review · 1:22

    Five Callaway drivers over 20 years. How has performance changed?

    0:58 “This is peak performance, carbon everywhere, aero designed everything, but it does come with a whopping price tag.”

    Golf Monthly · Apr 2026

  5. Lesson · 0:31

    Release 3 height and spin!

    Release

    Dan Grieve · Jan 2026

  6. Review · 1:54

    Qi4D Vs GT2! Performance Test, Who Wins?!? #golf #golfer #golflife #golftips #golfing

    0:11 “That was rubbish. But what a result. Oh, this driver is good.”

    Elite Performance Golf Studios · Jan 2026

  7. Review · 3:00

    Arccos + GTS3 = Lower Scores

    0:08 “I want to show you some Arccos Air stuff. I want to show you every shot with strokes gained on every single shot.”

    No Laying Up · Jul 2026

  8. Lesson · 9:25

    Why "Spinning-Out" is DESTROYING Your Swing. Here's How to Fix It!

    Hip rotation · 3 drills · 4 steps

    Porzak Golf · Mar 2026

  9. Review · 8:17

    BIN YOUR EXPENSIVE DRIVER For This RIDICULOUS Club...

    6:49 “It kind of defies the laws of physics a little bit.”

    James Robinson Golf · May 2026

  10. Review · 15:23

    Could This 7° Fairway Wood Change Golf?!

    14:14 “This is for 0.1% of golfers. It's a bit of fun and it's harmless.”

    H.I.T GOLF · Mar 2026

  11. Review · 9:58

    Which Mizuno Iron Is Right For Your Game?

    3:43 “Nothing feels like a Mizuno, eh?”

    Hannah Holden Golf · Jan 2026

  12. Lesson · 0:40

    Are you doing the high, middle, low drill? More shot shaping advice on my channel⛳️ #golf #golftips

    Trajectory control · 1 drill · 3 steps

    Paige Spiranac · Feb 2025

  13. Lesson · 1:01

    Grooming a Ferrari #champion #golf #collegegolf #wildbillmehlhorn #montesgolf@BEBETTERGOLF

    Weight transfer · 1 drill · 3 steps

    MONTE’S GOLF - Since 1954 · Feb 2026

  14. Lesson · 9:13

    Hooking the Ball? Here’s What You’re Actually Doing Wrong

    Club path · 3 drills · 5 steps

    Athletic Motion Golf · Feb 2026

  15. Review · 8:58

    I Should NEVER Have Bought This EXPENSIVE SHAFT!

    “This video proves why you should never ever spend big money on a shaft from eBay.”

    James Robinson Golf · Apr 2026

  16. Review · 14:55

    Irons For Dummies - Watch This Before You Buy Your Next Set of Irons!

    13:50 “If you're getting into the wrong iron, it's going to cost you strokes. Leave the ego at the door.”

    trottiegolf · Dec 2025

  17. Lesson · 0:52

    DAYS GONE BY#EQUIPMENT #oldschool #golf #golfhistory #wildbillmehlhorn @advancedballstriking

    Impact position

    MONTE’S GOLF - Since 1954 · Mar 2026

  18. Lesson · 0:30

    OLD MOVE vs NEW MOVE 😱 #golf

    Downswing · 3 steps

    Josh Oddy · Mar 2026

  19. Review · 0:11

    This Takes the AVERAGE Golfer 7 HOURS to do Properly #golf #golfing #golfgear

    0:05 “I would have to say that the cons slightly outweigh the pros here, for me at least.”

    Luke Hanlon Golf · Apr 2026

  20. Lesson · 0:31

    Trying to learn the "Long Drive Shuffle" to gain speed

    Weight transfer · 1 drill · 3 steps

    Cordie Walker GolfWell · Apr 2026

  21. Lesson · 8:12

    How to Generate More Speed Through Biomechanics?

    Weight transfer

    Smart2move · Mar 2025

  22. Review · 12:37

    WHAT have I just WITNESSED?!! | Titleist TSi3 Driver

    2:58 “This is by far one of the best looking Titleist drivers I've ever seen.”

    Alex Etches Golf · Oct 2020

  23. Review · 10:28

    Why Are Golfers DUMPING These Irons?

    9:57 “I'm really impressed with the dispersion, but that's really all I want to say about the 4.”

    James Robinson Golf · Feb 2026

  24. Review · 10:26

    CALLAWAY OPUS SP REVIEW: Special Performance or Sub Par?

    1:55 “They put a hollow pocket right behind the face here to help move that weight up... creating that lower launch.”

    Club Champion · Sep 2025

  25. Lesson · 22:54

    Project Portrush Ep.1: Building the Swing for The Open

    Club path · 4 steps

    James Wiltshire · May 2025

  26. Review · 18:24

    Was This A HUGE WASTE Of Money!?

    4:52 “That's the shot why I absolutely love this set of irons.”

    James Robinson Golf · Mar 2026

  27. Review · 27:05

    The DEFINITIVE TAYLORMADE DRIVER GUIDE (SIM to Qi4D)

    23:48 “A good driver is a good driver. That one really works for people who struggle with low strike in the face.”

    Fraser Golf Institute · Jan 2026

  28. Review · 16:22

    Wilson Staff Model MB, CB, XB & Dynapwr Forged Irons ALL Reviewed | Wilson Irons Head-To-Head

    1:02 “Wilson wanted to narrow that gap in and offer something that sits in the middle for players who want extra distance.”

    Hannah Holden Golf · Feb 2026

  29. Review · 1:50

    Is the TaylorMade Qi4D driver an upgrade on last year's model?

    1:50 “It's certainly the quickest of the bunch of everything else I've checked.”

    Golf Monthly · Jan 2026

  30. Lesson · 0:31

    Physics: numerous subjects for those of you who want to WHY not just HOW

    Impact position

    Jack Kuykendall · Mar 2026

  31. Lesson · 0:30

    Ryan Fox Wins Canadian Open with a Sam Snead Squat & Ben Hogan Magic elbow #golf

    Transition

    Golf Secrets · Jun 2025

  32. Lesson · 0:22

    Unlock Your Golf Swing: Stiff Arm & Supination Secrets! #shorts

    Transition

    RotarySwing.com Golf Instruction · Feb 2026

  33. Lesson · 1:05

    129 mph swing speed with this one trick #golf #golfswing

    Backswing · 3 steps

    Cordie Walker GolfWell · Feb 2026

  34. Lesson · 20:18

    How to Hit the Golf Ball FURTHER? Not today! How to Strike your Wedges Better & Slow the Ball Down

    Pitching · 1 drill · 4 steps

    James Ridyard · Sep 2024

  35. Review · 0:41

    🔴 Rapsodo MLM2PRO 🆚 Trackman 4 🟧 Can you get Tour Level data 📊 for the price of the latest

    0:24 “What was once reserved for the top tour players is now literally available to almost every golfer out there.”

    Rob Cheney Golf · Feb 2026

  36. Lesson · 1:15

    Moe Norman: Hitting out of Divots. #shorts

    Attack angle

    Todd Graves · Mar 2026

  37. Review · 0:51

    Ball Speed King

    0:08 “Speed is King. The horsepower that drives performance.”

    Club Champion · Oct 2023

  38. Lesson · 1:21

    Should You Roll Your Arms Through Impact?? (Tour Player Response)

    Release · 3 steps

    Jake Hutt Golf · Jan 2026

  39. Lesson · 0:17

    @scottie.scheffler at the RBC Heritage.

    Weight transfer · 3 steps

    GRF Golf · Apr 2026

  40. Lesson · 9:27

    G Slot Training #1 / Golf Drill

    Club path · 2 drills · 3 steps

    George Gankas Golf · Dec 2023

  41. Review · 4:04

    Taylormade M1 Fairway Wood Review

    1:44 “175 ball speed off of the ground with a fairway wood is pretty good.”

    Alex Etches Golf · Oct 2015

  42. Lesson · 0:14

    Notice how Wyndham’s extension followed by flexion allows the shaft to load effectively #golf

    Wrist hinge

    Hit Bombs · Jun 2025

  43. Lesson · 17:28

    David Duval's Driver Masterclass

    Release · 2 drills · 5 steps

    Golf Secrets · Apr 2026

  44. Lesson · 1:08

    Smooth is fast #golf #golfswing #longdrive

    Tempo

    James Wiltshire · Mar 2026

  45. Lesson · 7:56

    실전에서 꼭 필요한 2가지 로브 샷 | 로브 샷 8 화

    Flop shot · 1 drill · 3 steps

    Golf with Aimee · Jan 2024

  46. Lesson · 1:19

    8 Days To Elite Golf: AI Reveals SECRET Swing Transformation! #shorts

    Impact position

    RotarySwing.com Golf Instruction · Feb 2026

  47. Review · 5:29

    Nike Vapor Fly Pro Driver Review

    1:21 “This driver means more to me than cake.”

    Alex Etches Golf · Feb 2016

  48. Review · 9:38

    Are These the Hottest Irons of 2026? - Takomo 201T MkII

    5:08 “I'm just hitting everything straighter than an absolute dime.”

    CK Golf · Jan 2026

  49. Lesson · 0:22

    + 2 Handicap Golf Swing | Hannah Holden Golf Swing | Super Slow Mo #hannahholdengolfswing

    Impact position

    Hannah Holden Golf · Dec 2024

  50. Lesson · 21:33

    How Golfers Create Power from the Ground | Dr. Greg Rose TPI co-Founder

    Weight transfer

    Smart2move · Aug 2026

From the videos

What the coaches say

Asked and answered

Questions

How long does it take to see results from advanced instruction?

While technical 'feels' can happen instantly, measurable changes in your handicap typically take 4-8 weeks of deliberate practice to move from the conscious to the subconscious mind.

What if I keep hitting my driver high on the face?

Avoid switching to a low-spin driver head immediately. High-face strikes already reduce spin; a low-spin head could cause the ball to 'knuckle' and fall out of the air. Focus on your Impact position first.

Can I practice these advanced techniques at home?

Yes. Drills for maintaining width and keeping your 'head tall' can be practiced in a mirror without a ball to build the necessary muscle memory and biomechanical awareness.

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