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Hit Down Dammit!
Most golfers have difficulty with the concept of hitting down at the ball to make it fly. Surprisingly, a great many players surveyed did not even know you need to hit down to get the ball up in the air. Hit Down @#!*% ! concisely explains the concept - and the technique - of hitting down at the golf ball for proper trajectory, increased backspin, much improved distance, proper divot taking, and best of consistent shotmaking.If you are inadvertently - or intentionally - hitting up at the ball, Hit Down @#!*% ! is for you. (Also available as DVD series, and MP3 download, all on Amazon.)If you are a seasoned amateur who has inexplicably “plateaud” - just cannot seem to get to the next level despite lessons and/or acquiring a library of books and videos - Hit Down @#!*% ! is for you.Symptoms of hitting up include (but are not limited to): - topping the ball- skulling the ball- pushing the ball- slicing the ball- poor distance- difficulty getting off back foot- poor backspin- no divot- fat divots- chunking the ball- thin/fat chip shots- roofing the ball with your driver- inability to hit long irons and/or fairway woods- good shots followed immediately by poor shotsHitting down at the golf ball is not a new concept, but it is a hitherto poorly explained (or completely avoided) concept. All pros agree on the need to hit down, so there is no debate there. Even Tiger Woods, in his 306 page “How I Play Golf”, states the need to hit down at the ball – but does not explain how. Hit Down @#!*% ! does. Learn to hit down, watch the ball go up, and your scores go down. At the end of this book you will find a link to purchase the Hit Down @#!*% ! 4 DVD series and receive a full credit for the purchase of this Kindle ebook.
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86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2010
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About the author
Clive Scarff
20 books5 followersClive Scarff is a Canadian author, screenwriter, and educator with a diverse career spanning over 30 years. Born in Toronto, he developed a passion for storytelling early on—his first film aired on local cable television when he was just 13 years old.
Scarff is best known for his humorous and insightful golf instruction books, including the bestsellers Hit Down Dammit! and Why You Suck at Golf: 50 Most Common Mistakes by Recreational Golfers. His writing often blends technical guidance with wit, making golf more accessible and enjoyable for readers.
He has also authored fiction works such as Elbows Up: A Hockey Story, Mystic Links, and two sports-themed romance novels, 69 Shades of Green and 69 Runs Batted In.
Beyond writing, Scarff has contributed to television and film, with credits including the sitcom HollyNorth (2023) and Why You Suck at Golf: The Movie (2020). He is also an experienced tutor and coach, teaching subjects ranging from screenwriting to English and coaching hockey, golf, and baseball.
With a background that spans Canadian, Australian, and British cultures, Scarff brings a unique perspective to his work. He continues to engage audiences through his writing, teaching, and creative endeavors.
Scarff is best known for his humorous and insightful golf instruction books, including the bestsellers Hit Down Dammit! and Why You Suck at Golf: 50 Most Common Mistakes by Recreational Golfers. His writing often blends technical guidance with wit, making golf more accessible and enjoyable for readers.
He has also authored fiction works such as Elbows Up: A Hockey Story, Mystic Links, and two sports-themed romance novels, 69 Shades of Green and 69 Runs Batted In.
Beyond writing, Scarff has contributed to television and film, with credits including the sitcom HollyNorth (2023) and Why You Suck at Golf: The Movie (2020). He is also an experienced tutor and coach, teaching subjects ranging from screenwriting to English and coaching hockey, golf, and baseball.
With a background that spans Canadian, Australian, and British cultures, Scarff brings a unique perspective to his work. He continues to engage audiences through his writing, teaching, and creative endeavors.
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July 20, 2024
Takes work and practice
This applies to most golfers that I have had the pleasure of playing with the past 40 years. After reading this book you will see most of your playing partners hitting up in an effort to make the ball go up. I look forward to learning this method of playing golf.
Jerry King
This applies to most golfers that I have had the pleasure of playing with the past 40 years. After reading this book you will see most of your playing partners hitting up in an effort to make the ball go up. I look forward to learning this method of playing golf.
Jerry King
October 21, 2019
True!
All the complaints and all the effort coming to naught this concise book describes. It then quickly identifies the causes - or rather the cause - and suggests simple drills for acquiring the technique required for successful rounds of golf.
All the complaints and all the effort coming to naught this concise book describes. It then quickly identifies the causes - or rather the cause - and suggests simple drills for acquiring the technique required for successful rounds of golf.
January 15, 2020
I love this book!
This is the golf book to read if you only read one. My fickle golf game drives me to return to this book any time I struggle. The answer is always "hit down" and rereading this book always helps my game and attitude.
This is the golf book to read if you only read one. My fickle golf game drives me to return to this book any time I struggle. The answer is always "hit down" and rereading this book always helps my game and attitude.
October 3, 2020
Enjoyed the read - explains well
I have a 6 hcp but I am guilty of trying to swing to help the ball in the air at times. Each time it's disastrous especially with long irons and woods. Now I understand better and will practice drills diligently ...thanks Clive
I have a 6 hcp but I am guilty of trying to swing to help the ball in the air at times. Each time it's disastrous especially with long irons and woods. Now I understand better and will practice drills diligently ...thanks Clive
October 8, 2025
Hitting down does make the ball go up!
An easy read on a simple concept that you need to keep using your learned drills in this book in order to better get your ball in the air. Found the advice on addressing your ball and always keep an eye on it for every swing is invaluable.
An easy read on a simple concept that you need to keep using your learned drills in this book in order to better get your ball in the air. Found the advice on addressing your ball and always keep an eye on it for every swing is invaluable.
February 26, 2019
Fair book
Not really worth the price of the book. Very poor illustrations. Some good advice but one can find in any other golf book.
Not really worth the price of the book. Very poor illustrations. Some good advice but one can find in any other golf book.
September 21, 2021
Good book. Some interesting insights. Works best if you can actually practice the swings and have the book on hand.
August 5, 2011
I'm not a good golfer, never professed to be--never expected to be. But, I'm always challenged to do well in anything I take on. Golf has been a real challenge!
Clive Scarff's secret is simple. Instead of swinging towards the ball, I've learnt to swing down at the ball...and without gouging the grass or rattling my body by hitting the ground. It doesn't sound like a very important manoeuvre, but it has made all the difference in my game. Now when my husband asks me to go golfing with him, I don't try to find excuses. I look forward to getting out there and following each of the instructions that were so easy to read and understand.
The book was humorous, teaching the many different skills rather than lecturing, and is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to improve their game.
Clive Scarff's secret is simple. Instead of swinging towards the ball, I've learnt to swing down at the ball...and without gouging the grass or rattling my body by hitting the ground. It doesn't sound like a very important manoeuvre, but it has made all the difference in my game. Now when my husband asks me to go golfing with him, I don't try to find excuses. I look forward to getting out there and following each of the instructions that were so easy to read and understand.
The book was humorous, teaching the many different skills rather than lecturing, and is the perfect gift for anyone who wants to improve their game.
June 7, 2014
Good concept but needs to more thoroughly go over the drills
The drills to be effective have to performed properly. What are the common errors in executing the drills and how to correct them. The illustrations are inadequate in showing how to do the drills. It just doesn't seem like the book was actually completed. This is why there are editors. This is leading me away from purchasing e-books from unknown authorities. I've had worse experiences by far with other purchases.
The drills to be effective have to performed properly. What are the common errors in executing the drills and how to correct them. The illustrations are inadequate in showing how to do the drills. It just doesn't seem like the book was actually completed. This is why there are editors. This is leading me away from purchasing e-books from unknown authorities. I've had worse experiences by far with other purchases.
June 15, 2012
Still have to apply what the book says, but so far it seems to make a difference. But as always, practice makes perfect.
May 1, 2013
I have read this book a few times, and always pick up more valuable info.
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