Thanks for the compliments and I hope you see continued improvement in your game. Was pumped to work at a professional golf tournament. I can carry it about 210, even my 5 iron which i rarely used on the coruse because of lack of distance i now know i can hit very well.I think the 70s are in my future, just need to hit better iron shots on the course, at the range i kill thembut something changes on course as we all know. I dont like changing things just to look better the old saying if it aint broke, dont fix it comes to mind. First off, the elbow joint cant bend targetward in this position so it helps prevent chicken winging and it slightly preloads the left forearm for a strong release. There will definitely be a learning curve involved to get comfortable again and time everything. Noticed a few things creeping in that I wanted to get my setup a little more structured. Herman. Not exactly short and stocky though. Titleist TSi 16.5 Graphite Design AD DI 7S Not restricting the right hip may be another way of adding a touch of height via the body turn. I told Dan my first trip "I want to swing like Smock" lol. I like this video. Matt Smith So key for me is shoulder first then arms while keeping width which again is hard for me. Upload or insert images from URL. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I'm not learned enough to explain the three-barrel part but was a lurking member years ago there, and it was certainly an information-packed place. Thanks for the comments, Mike. Your email address will not be published. Keep up the good work and I will continue to keep in touch. What's right for one may not be for another. I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol 2023 HomeTown Lenders Championship (Korn Ferry Tour) - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Zurich Classic - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 RBC Heritage - Discussion and links to Photos, 2023 Valero Texas Open - Discussion and links to photos, 2023 WGC Dell Technologies Match Play - Discussion and links to photos. Very interesting; my thoracic is trashed and not going to get better, and I've been considering this change myself. He was solid as a rock-. I've been doing the limber 11 for the past few days, and will be starting an exercise/stretching routine at Fore Performance (a golf/fitness place near me) this coming Monday after a TPI assessment. Paste as plain text instead, Besides my chest/left arm getting in the way of a bigger backswing, my lat muscles are too tight, and that is also adding to the shortness of it. I've got a large chest and big arms, right now 6'1" about 230lbs but I played football at 275lbs. It actually should not be soled completely flat. Hi Herman, I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol. If you did not rotate the arms on the backswing, you'd only be able to raise the arms to about chest level. Consequently, I only have about 1/2 of a backswing. Try to feel like this turning move starts at your left hip area as you are coming down in downswing. Kyle Morris ENTER NOW! Of course, if the clubs feel too long, you will probably be standing straight up with almost no bend at the hips and the toe of the club way up in the air the clubs likely should be shortened if thats the case. Thanks. Since I have a very thick chest with this setup for me everything is easier. Make sure: (1) Your left leg gently bumps the wall as you start down, and (2) the back of your left hand faces the wall as it comes down in front of. Can you give me some advice? Ive noticed on the range that many people set up with the handle of the golf club positioned near their left thigh, or pointed toward the target, creating the appearance of the club leaning forward at address. I got down to 215lbs about ten years ago and I looked like I had AIDS, wearing 36" jeans. Another huge discovery. Hey Herman, Brian Smock has a great swing and has a thick chest. Thanks for commenting Wayne. Heres how to setup correctly for a right-handed golfer. My quick answer is bend over and tell those folks to leave you alone. Or do you let wrists uncock as club falls to the ground? Ken, Thank you, Ken. You may like to check the word fanny Herman. There are a few reasons this might be happening. Left hand literally underneath the shaft with Palm up. Im a left handed golfer. that's pretty big. I've been playing golf about 15 years and have been as low as an 8 handicap, but currently rest at 13. Herman, Herman when I set up like you describe I too press my left hip a little. The mirror can really be informative. With golf I ALWAYS hit ground behind the ball. Look no further than the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy for a perfect example. He played at Central Arkansas, where he was a Backer. When I was about 18, I had a wrist operation that afterwards made my wrist sore if I used my normal two-knuckle grip. Herman. 2. I will report back. As for the S&T, I learned a ton from that thread and have spent a lot of time reading it a couple of months ago. Your previous content has been restored. [/quote] Duly noted well use bottom or tail for those down under thanks. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. Only when I move ball out the 2inches or so. Heath is a big guy.but with a SWEET motion, Check out the last page of the kink to his thread above..Awesome stuff. is Pure Gold. TEE CBX19 16.5* when i lift my tricep on top of my pec, i feel a lot of tension in my left arm, mainly the upper part of my arm and left shoulder, does this sound like a correct feeling ? Right now, you're chunking golf shots because the low point of your swing happens before you reach the ball. Im telling everyone i know who plays to watch them! ProV1X. You're not gonna be bombing 300yd drives, but it will build you a solid foundation that can grow as your belly shrinks. Herman. Otherwise, I setup open and hit pull hooks or if I compensate with open stance a push/slice . A well-placed golf stance puts your body in a athletic and balanced manner that allows you to turn and keep your balance throughout the golf swing. Extend rear leg on the BS and shift to right leg. I like Smocks swing too. Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. TSR2 9 Velocore Blue 6XTSi2 15 Velocore Blue 7X818H2 18 Velocore Blue 9XZX5 MkII 4-5 / ZX7 MkII 6-P Modus 120XWilson Forged Staff 50 Modus 120X, Vokey SM9 54/60Modus 125 Wedge2-Ball 11 CH. He Played at 225(5'11"), though he would spend most of his LD career at 240-245. Ive tried to visualize an imaginary obstacle in front of me as I setup to the ball to see if I can get the same results, but it has not been particularly effective. Then as the club is swung down the chest should be pointing again pretty much straight forward. on Golf Setup Lesson Pt 1- Foundation for a Golf Swing, So how do we setup to make a golf swing and avoid becoming a tourist attraction like the Leaning Tower? My fixes) In this video Mark Wood PGA Advanced Professional shows you a great. 2. What's my problem? ENTER NOW! I've done either and vary on it. Thanks! Very strong grip. Great question wrists do uncock slightly. If you suspect this problem, literally stick your feet together (ankles touching) and hit a few drives. But a disadvantage is that you better have a short swing and not let your arms run off or you are in trouble. The problem all along has been the foundation. I have been struggling greatly with my game over the last few years. So if you dont trust those, stay centered. Clearly, when I shifted too far right I threw my spine angle way off. Ping G430 Max 10.5 Fujikura Ventus Velocore Blue 6X As you turn your body and swing the arms in front of your chest, picture your left arm rotating and your wrists setting so the water will leak out gradually on a line between your feet and the ball. [*][size=4][b]Titleist T200 5-9 KBS Tour Flt [/b][/size] As for setup changes, I find that I play better with my feet pointed more right of my target but my shoulders parallel left. I don't care what guys say, the way they describe the pivot, with right side extension and left side tilting was brilliant for me. Excess knee flex will ruin your motion. Here's how I recommend you getting the feel of this all-important connection: Put a credit card or golf glove under the left arm at set up. Thanks for commenting. I have not had a good place to shoot them without a lot of interference from other golfers. Are you referring to being heavy thick chested or having a barrel chest? open feet, closed shoulders) You should see great results. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1386383819' post='8261327'] Kevin, my first thought is youve got to really identify your natural style. Thanks for following and commenting. But heres a question: say for a 9iron, the offset will leave the face of the club look closed (I am playing Mizuno JPX800 iron set), and its almost impossible to make it look square. Quote Reply to this topic. Plus you are more connected to the big muscles of trunk. Then repeat it with your eyes shut and try to imagine you are swinging a golf club. Is that the answer? Hey Grant, Thanks for following my work. The shoulders ideally turn at 90-degrees to the top of the swing. The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. You will be farther from the ball and some barrel-chested guys prefer shorter clubs. Boomer was a legend in the teaching ranks in the first half of the last century, and his book, "On Learning Golf," published in 1946, can still be purchased. You are now in the proper golf address position with an athletic posture , basically a ready position that would apply to any sport. Herman. [/quote] You can find connection information from Jimmy Ballards work. Thanks for the tip for arm on top .it fixed me overnight I am even drawing the ball again or dead straight.. So much better to understand what you are doing instead of just being told and not knowing why you do what you do or why things will go wrong. We teach this on day one to every beginner we encounter, and they dont think this game is so hard to learn. But here are a few things to check. Mizuno MP18 3-Pw/ PX 6.0 It should feel like your right arm scrapes your left hip coming down and then turn the back of your right hand down toward the ground. Holy crap. Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 XXIO X Series 5 Wood! The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. Were no different take all the time necessary to create the setup and aim the shot; slowly, carefully march the setup over to the ball; waggle to count down and relax; then press the button triggering the motion the swing itself is over in less than a second and a half. Hope it helps! First, we need a great grip. Only you can judge if its worth that. [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] The clubhead has so far to travel (up to 16 feet from top of arc to impact) it is too easy for hips to outrun the clubhead and leave it open like a baseball batter late on a pitch. At 285 and wearing a 54 long jacket, I struggle with a one plane move. If your using your shoulders and body to turn and not just your arms the swing is the same. If you post a video more people will be able to help out. Great image for slicers and shorter distance golfers. Ironically, if I need to hit a high shot (say over a tree), I seem to make some of my best swings (I imagine it has to do with my setup and the need to get the ball up rather quickly). There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Because of this, I have spent a lot of time working on steeper shoulders, i.e. Pasted as rich text. It's simple and very informative. Funny thing was I used to have John Daly swing as a kid because I was skinny as a rail and now my swing looks like someone elses 1/2 or 3/4 swing. You can read our review of the book in our rundown of the best golf instruction books, or head to the Now for the Back Nine website if you need more information or want to buy a copy. The only thing I always question now is how my wrists should be at set up. Just found your website Saturday while watching Billy Hurley 111 get into position to win(and he did on Sunday) at the tour event in D.C. , looking for a blog on left arm on top or to the side,and was amazed that Hurley followed your set-up routine almost to the letter! My chest is thicker than average and after laying my arms over my chest in the set up I have to bend over farther than normal in order to get my arms to hang freely. Big hello from Texas. I have a doubt regarding my stance. In 5 lessons Ben Hogan says that for a 5 iron the stance should be set apart with shoulder width. I couldn't resist checking this thread out with the title. I Just wanted to say hello and like the way you teach. I have just started learning from your video 3 days ago and doing really well with the irons using your grip (was using interlocking) immediately went from slicing the ball to a straight ball flight with added distance 20yards. Anyway, short, stocky, old guy here. yup, great stretches. That sucks. When you throw a ball do you practice the movement? Been lucky to have played most of this winter. A bit like throwing a ball, you can actually lob it with a minimal backswing because the power is all in the follow-through. This gives me something to review and refresh. So try to base your decision on your need for mobility, not so much on how wide your shoulders are. Place yourself in a balanced, athletic position, with the ball in the centre of the club face. Once you have established the left hand grip, raise the left arm up on top of and across the chest (tricep lays on the pec.) I do have 1 question on the address you mention the golf shaft points at the belt buckle however there is a lot of info out there saying the shaft should point to left hip at address and if you look at top tour players like Rory McIlroy they do tend to have this lean of the shaft. Head to our competitions page to enter. Not straight enough basically. The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. I have a broad chest as well and lack proper external right shoulder rotation - you can either go 'up' toward the anterior like some have described, or you can stay in depth (and some width) with low hands and reverse loop a fade out of it. I'm with ya and learned a lot from Dan while I was in Jacksonville a few months back. Clear editor. At any rate, be sure to check in a mirror to verify the look if it looks like Tiger and Rory, youre probably ok. Good luck. [/quote] Swing Faster And Stop Coming Over The Top Watch on Kyle Morris, named by Golf Digest as one of "America's Best Young Instructors" shows why the use of ones chest too much in the swing can lead to coming over the top and a lack of speed. I've tried that upright swing before, and it just doesn't feel comfortable. Ping TR Anser 1966/ 34 That sucks. You recommend a very pronounced straight back and chin up posture. Then repeat it with your eyes shut and try to imagine you are swinging a golf club. See What Members Are Saying! My lower back is on it's last legs. Your videos have greatly improved my game. I have done a fair amount of bench pressing so development of this muscle and the slight lack of flexibility make it very important for me to do. Most back-niners cant swing back as fully as they once did but can still complete their follow-through so this is where they need to concentrate their energies. Ive been trying for years to develop a consistent set up and swing and am every so grateful that Ive been hermanized. Given that you are placing the ball in the middle of your stance, wouldnt your stance be wider depending on what club you are using? For the one-piece takeaway, you can still make a one-piece movement while pivoting. [*][size=4][b][color=#daa520]Callaway MD5 45,49,54,58/[/color] If you have any suggestions to help my setup, particularly the hip issue, Id appreciate it. Body Turn in Golf Swing - The Golf Fix. This has been a struggle. Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. Set the feet just barely wider than the hips, toes turned out about 5 degrees on each foot, and start to bow from the hip sockets as you also let the wrists drop. Are 3 woods obsolete for double digit golfers??? This keeps the right shoulder back and the shoulders square to the line. Its certainly ok to have the hands slightly in front of the ball at address. I am 54 years young and have been on & off single figures for the last 10 years but when my swing goes south and i feel like a 40 handicapper I can usually find some pearls, like the one above about the left arm on top of the Left pec. I know youre very busy so when you get a chance to answer itll be highly appreciated. Any advice would be wonderful. LaterOn61, November 21, 2013 in Instruction & Academy. Cant wait to apply this into my routine so all the other tips and compensations might not be needed. It would feel very uncomfortable and put you in a more or less cramped position. Swing the golf club more around your body This weeks swing analysis shows how by swinging the golf club more around your body will help hit the golf ball more out of the centre of the. Herman. HighDraw, I am the other way around, played at 240 and now weigh 275 lol. The modern swing teaches keeping both feet on the ground which twists the spine. The real question is what are you looking for? Pasted as rich text. Clear editor. But it does simplify the golf swing to the bare essentials and the closer you can get to this action the better your swing and the results will be. Once the grip is established, make sure the lead arm (left arm for right-handed golfers) is sitting on top of the chest. hit is with so much authority MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Keep your balance throughout your swing, aiming for the middle of the club face more often. [/quote] Think about the similarity to a Space Shuttle launch. A centered golf ball, or just slightly left of center technically, gets the ball positioned where the club has a chance to strike it cleanly, and as is the case with the irons, continue to descend. Problem for me is getting arms moving before the right shoulder which then causes my left bicep hits my pec very quickly and everything stops. Ive been battling this for years trying to figure out what is the correct position from how I have my wrists either pointing down or or cocked too much please help:). I wish you had been around when I was a kid. I just never made the connection. If ball is truly too far forward you might pull it or hit it fat/thin. Your link has been automatically embedded. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. Duly noted Ill try to get some specifics soon on driving. Could expectation management be key to lowering your scores? But understanding that this is the power generator for hitting the ball far and . The final step in our setup is to simply march over to the golf ball. Taking nothing away from their records or great swings, Phil and Ernie are admittedly a little overweight up top and may not be awesome role models in the posture department. [/b] We literally use the club as a yardstick to measure the body distance from the ball. As a result my teaching has grown accustomed to exaggerating for effect. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. Squat Jump. Good read to get some insight. They are also very dependent on impact, and just after impact body positioning, because they can't maintain the angles for long. I also checked out Craig Stadler's, and he, too, is very steep. If you have the time, I would appreciate your thoughts on these two setup positions with the left arm and what each one promotes. Rock Flying Wings Golf Swing for Barrel Chested Guys like Howard 31Oct2014 RockBurke 848 subscribers Subscribe 5.8K views 8 years ago Show more Dalton McCrary 8 years ago New Thorbjrn. Gerry James, another long drive guy, was Mr. California. Try to make what amounts to a forward press with your hips and knees in the setup. A stronger grip tends to push the hands farther forward as its the only position that feels comfortable. Driver: Taylormade M2 10.5* w/ Hzrdus Black 6.0 62g Subscribe: http://danwhittakergolf.com/subDWGWhat is the correct golf swing for your body type - Golf Swing Tips - DWGWe're now in the age of the quantitativ. Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to PETER FINCH now http://bit.ly/SubscribePFGolfBook Lesson With PETER FINCH at Quest Golf herehttps://quest.glflocker.com/BookingSyFeel free to comment below! Thank you! Usually I work out all winter and barely touch the weights during the golf season, so things get slightly better as the summer goes on (I can probably swing back to about the 10:00 position). My swing looked ok, but it too often felt like my gears were grinding as I tried to find the slot at the top of my back-swing. Using the same techniques with the driver and I am slicing the ball. I have always wondered what it feels like to swing for a guy that is very flexible and thinner? Next, attach the right hand to the club. If you are strong but lack mobility, especially in thoracic spine, you should be a 3 barrel hitter. This classic tip is designed to create the sensation of a proper golf. Wishon 5, 6 560 MC 7-PW MMC MB How can low point of swing be in center of stance? With this build there is also a definite tendency to have a flat shoulder turn in the backswing in an an effort to get your arms up and back. I took up golf when I hit the age of 50, I used my friends 7 iron and hacked my way around a local course and became addicted, I had a couple of lessons along the way from a pro and started to read / watch videos on the net. You now have both hands on the club, left arm sitting somewhat uncomfortably on top of left chest, left shoulder is higher than the right (which means spine is tilted slightly to the right), right arm is soft at the elbow, right shoulder tucked back and down, club is pointed straight out from belt buckle. Jack Malzahn 336.457.1642. September 09, 2013. I tend to setup comfortably in an open stance with all clubs. Much appreciated. If the lead arm is sitting on the side of the body, the chest is in the way of starting a proper takeaway and backswing. I think it is also harder to keep your arms in front of you. My problem on the way down is dropping my right shoulder down too much instead of taking it out to the ball. I am barrel chested, could this be the cause? (UK). Herman. Your description of how to fix your setup was perfect. When my shoulders turn 90 degrees, my arms can only get to the 9:00 position (looking heads-on, where 6:00 is at the ground and 12:00 is above the head). Hey man, your video is awesome!! The attendees were terrible, would rather party than appreciate golf.
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