Always need good footwork and posture. Remember to hit that LIKE button if you enjoyed it :) NEW VIDEO EVERY DAY ON MY CHANNEL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------My Links:Facebook http://bit.ly/PFGolfFacebookTwitter http://bit.ly/PFGolfTwitterInstagram https://instagram.com/peterfinch/ Web http://bit.ly/PFGolfPro----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Download the Pin Seekerz app here!iPhone: http://bit.ly/1BIhrnH Android: http://bit.ly/1BIhrnH I deliver straight talking, easy to follow, honest, professional, calculated advice to all of my viewers from beginner to tour pro. While working on getting my left arm on top of my pec, I was neglecting what I was doing to grip the club with my right hand. Look no further than the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy for a perfect example. So my feet and shoulders do not match. OGA member #15 Warning, just doing the stretches will make you sore and realize how out of shape you are if you are like me and haven't worked out in a long time! . And I will be doing an online lesson as soon as I get a good video. If you are hitting it straight and getting a divot past the ball, keep going like you are. Unfortunately, just because the new changes are supposedly a better way to swing, it doesnt mean they will be easy to do or that they will work better initially. (i.e. Squat Jump. The tendency with the forward press is to struggle to align to the target and square the clubface in the setup. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k, Turn the mass I think you need a copy of the "LAWS of the Golf Swing" by Mike Adams, Jim Suttie & T.J. Tomasi. 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. Why do you turn your shoulders 90*? Another huge discovery. Irons: Honma TW-X6-11, Wedges: Honma TW-W4 54* / 58* What's a "3 barrel hitter?" I assume you mean how high the hands should be at address. I certainly didn't intend it that way, so perhaps I should phrase my problem differently . Hey Herman, Wedges: Callaway Forged 50, Vokey SM7 54S & 60L - DG wedge flex Watch approx 6 videos or so and have learned more than 4hrs of lessons from local pro. The way you explain the golf swing is clearly the best available your tip on squaring but also uncocking the left hand at impact has transformed the way I impact the ball and resulted in a straight penetrating ball flight. Just mentioning since it was a little uncomfortable to let a 6 iron shaft be right at belt buckle- felt like i would either go outside or had to open stance. At this stage, we are ready to finish assembling the golf stance. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/881764-latest-swing-changes-post-jacksonville-updated-10-29-13/ (Lefty) what are the positions and or movements that my wrists/forearms should make to have a square club face at impact? If I try and get my hands past the ball at impactclub face wide open. . What I witnessed has me hoping this tournament crashes and burns in tremendous fashion. 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. Groove the rotation you will need to pull your left arm in the downswing. 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. I've lifted weights on and off my entire life, and have a barrel chest with large arms (luckily, I have only a 32" waist, so I'm not fat). Next month Ill buy a new set of irons. 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? For lie angle you must get checked hitting a shot from a lie board as the dynamics of swinging often look different than the setup positions. Good job Kevin and thanks for stopping by to comment. Due to this reason, shaft-length will often be standard or slightly shorter than standard (1-2cm less than std) since the chest is bowed over closer to the ground and lie angle just be standard. In other words train your hands for impact first, and try to get to duck-hooking as soon as possible. Moving it back a little for these short irons may help you if thats the case. The Mrs. Was right, but we are all golfers here, so that's what we do, no need for 2nd post. Like this? Consequently, my backswing is very short. I've lifted weights on and off my entire life, and have a barrel chest with large arms (luckily, I have only a 32" waist, so I'm not fat). A bit like throwing a ball, you can actually lob it with a minimal backswing because the power is all in the follow-through. Brian Smock has a great swing and has a thick chest. Required fields are marked *. Any advice would be wonderful. I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol Elbows to chest In the clip, which you can watch in full below, Hogan suggests starting by making small swings, with your. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. Hermaqn, At the top of my back swing l can feel my right elbow on my side. Matt Smith So, I went with a neutral grip. ENTER NOW! I looked at this video and the gem of it is the left arm (tricep) on the left pectoral detail. Yes, the word Fanny can be used in a different context here in Oz but I dont believe anyone would be offended. But I can hit 100s of balls quite nicely in this set up but I know its fundamentally wrong and wellId rather not do it. The bigger your chest is it shortens your arms at address and swing which in result you can utilize proper club length. The preshot routine will help consistently apply the setup to shots with both irons and woods while aiming correctly at targets on the range or the golf course. have been following your site for some time now and find your teaching illuminating and always interesting. Just grabbing a club in my living room and getting my left arm out in front of my chest made a huge difference. In a perfect swing, the hips should rotate from the setup position, 45-degrees away from the ball on the backswing. 2 & 4 iron: Callaway X Utility 18* & 24* w/ Project X Pxi 6.0 [*][size=4][b][color=#0000ff]Ping G410 LST, Mitsubishi Tensei Orange Pro [/color][/b][/size] [/b] As you reach the top of your backswing the chest should be facing pretty much straight away from your target. Herman, I love this game and am just so frustrated that I cant get a consistent swing. 2) As you said, simply learn to rotate forearms faster/sooner this is usually the #1 problem. Well last week i decided to try it since using your move of bringing the club down in slot before clearing and keeping trunk turned away at same time. He was solid as a rock-. Mimic your backswing, then swing down slowly. A stronger grip tends to push the hands farther forward as its the only position that feels comfortable. Your advice has helped quite a bit. Your previous content has been restored. Thanks for the great video. The real question is what are you looking for? This keeps the right shoulder back and the shoulders square to the line. If you have any suggestions to help my setup, particularly the hip issue, Id appreciate it. Think about the similarity to a Space Shuttle launch. Keep the left arm straight and across the chest as you slowly lower the arm until the butt of the club is straight out from your belt buckle, shaft horizontal to the ground, toe of club pointed straight up. Heres how to setup correctly for a right-handed golfer. Thanks! By [/quote] There's space between your chest and chin that I'm betting your left arm will fit in just fine -- but you have to add some "up" to your swing. Then repeat it with your eyes shut and try to imagine you are swinging a golf club. 5 mistakes all golfers make on par 3 holes, Marcus Westerberg Chipping Tips: Stop helping the ball in the air, PGA Tour star reveals what it's like to play with a red-hot Jon Rahm, Equipment brand publicly cuts ties with LIV Golf stars, 'The DP World Tour feeds the PGA Tour it's always been like that', Keith Pelley: 'I have no influence on the Ryder Cup', Keep your feet together to improve your chipping. 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. 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. I'm a golf fan. My results were exactly what you described in the videoshoulders tilting in the wrong direction and a bad outside-in swing. Most of them DO NEED to learn to let their arms swing from their shoulder sockets more. It actually should not be soled completely flat. Your setup helped a lot and I got to identify, using your T, that the leading edge of my club was actually 5 deg+ open all the time. Like this? Duly noted Ill try to get some specifics soon on driving. Herman. Ill try on the course your recomendation to set the feet slightly wider the the hips. Thanks for commenting. Thank you! 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30), Moi matched my iron set, now living on the heel, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. I am working on it though. I dont think you are doing anything wrong. Are 3 woods obsolete for double digit golfers??? Paste as plain text instead, Your videos have greatly improved my game. I've got a large chest and big arms, right now 6'1" about 230lbs but I played football at 275lbs. Driver: Taylormade M2 10.5* w/ Hzrdus Black 6.0 62g I actually hit the ball farther when I weigh about 225lb., which has been a while. That being said, I think he could get away with a wider stance than most. Im telling everyone i know who plays to watch them! Dare I say a more stack-n-tilt backswing has help me tremendously, but I won't get into those specific "labels" here. You're likely a "Width" swinger, think Craig Stadler. I've been playing golf about 15 years and have been as low as an 8 handicap, but currently rest at 13. How can low point of swing be in center of stance? Fred. When you throw a ball do you practice the movement? As a result my teaching has grown accustomed to exaggerating for effect. I would also say most bigger guys swing on a more upright plane, but that doesn't mean you have to be steep, you can be shallow and upright. When bowing toward the ball, do you retain wrist cock as when held at belt buckle height? The golf setup is the foundation for a golf swing and getting setup to make a golf swing is probably as important as creating the proper foundation on which to build a building. Barrel-Chested. You can post now and register later. I'm a short stocky guy , I'm not sure exactly what you mean. Imagine setting up for a 7-iron and then moving the golf ball 1 ball-width forward from there. I don't care what guys say, [b]the way they describe the pivot, with right side extension and left side tilting was brilliant for me. Swing suggestions for my unusual body type . Quote Reply to this topic. yup, great stretches. Herman, good luck and stay in touch. Callaway Rogue ST Max 18* Tensei 75S, PXG 0211 XCOR2 5-GW Pasted as rich text. GIVEAWAY! One-Piece is a term used to describe moving the hands, arms and club as a single unit with no hinge in the early phases of backswing. You should know why you do everything in your swing. Sorry for the mess and the rambling. I like Smocks swing too. This is the best explanation that I can find. open feet, closed shoulders) You should see great results. 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. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. Its never too late to figure it out and start getting better. Doesnt left arm define swing circle? : 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.) Oh great, now Im even more confused. Randy, thanks for watching the videos and finding my site to leave a comment. These images compare the movement and position on the backswing and follow-through when you throw a golf ball, swing one-handed and then two-handed. Should l try to widen my back swing or do you feel l should play with what l have got? I think it is also harder to keep your arms in front of you. The Tower is tilted 10 degrees (thats 17 feet off center at the top) and has been essentially unusable for most of its existence. Regardless of stance width though the bottom of the swing arc will basically be the center of your stance, so for a ball played on the ground, center is easiest place to catch it solid and not try to time 13 different positions or stance widths. FEMALE golfer (LEFT-HANDED) . I'm barrel chested and not overweight I setup like anyone else and swing the same as everyone I golf with. See What Members Are Saying! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [/quote] Until you lose it. I'm flexible: can do the seated toe touch, and can turn my shoulders 90 degrees from my waist. Good luck. Thanks for watching. [/list]. Not straight enough basically. Gerry James, another long drive guy, was Mr. California. Let the club fall half way down from bending at the hips, then let the wrists uncock enough to finish lowering the club to the ground. People often try to tell me that golf isnt a natural game. 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. Get that left arm up high and across the chest and actually try to maintain a slightly closed appearance with the upper chest and shoulders relative to the feet. ENTER NOW! No, you just pick the ball up and throw it in one natural movement and without a thought. From the top of the backswing Swing component: with your left arm across your chest, perform your body rotation towards the target in order to blast this left arm away from the chest. Hi Herman! Net result should leave the butt of club aimed at belt buckle. Good read to get some insight. I'm guessing that if your bicep gets pinned on your chest, then you have no sense of raising your arms as part of your backswing. This will allow the clubhead to move thru the ball on a virtually level arc versus hitting down too much as it might on an iron shot. The volunteers (not enough of them) didn't give a . Much appreciated! Distance? I had some issues and knew something didnt feel right in set up. I cant seem to correct it. Coming over the top on the downswing and pulling or slicing the golf ball is almost guaranteed. Next, attach the right hand to the club. Glad to add you to the list of those getting Hermanized. Stay in touch. My fixes) Regarding setup, your tip that the left arm needs to be on top of the pec makes so much sense. But it should be said that I spend a lot of time each day stretching. I can relate to you on that one brother! Hope it helps! Once the grip is established, make sure the lead arm (left arm for right-handed golfers) is sitting on top of the chest. Can you give me some advice? Peter joined Alex Perry on the NCG Podcast to discuss his playing days and its a fascinating insight into playing in the golden age of the European Tour. There is NO SPECIFIC PATTERN for broad chested golfers. If you can consistently hook the ball with the hands turning over, then work on allowing the club to fall more behind you in downswing as the hips clear more aggressively. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1385096954' post='8188390'] I finally understand how to turn so the head stays centered and the shoulders are not too flat and I don't have to lift the arms. So try to base your decision on your need for mobility, not so much on how wide your shoulders are. I am working on it though. 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. The beauty of this exercise is that you can easily throw a ball in the garden so next time you have a spare five minutes go outside pick up a ball and throw it. I was wondering if you set-up any differently with fairway woods and hybrids? Since Im left handed that would be my right arm! I like Smocks swing too. I don't know if this is helpful as I shy away from physical swing advice however being 6'2"/225 with a 49" chest/51 jacket, which is always a PITA as the stuff usually comes in even sizes, however My chest never stopped me from gettin it back-, I was extremely flexible my last year(2012) in the game as I was actively still playing hoops and I was Natiional Ski Patrol-, The only "key" that I ever thought of, and that was decades ago as my body and swing was the same from college on and that is my left tricep across my pec going back-, You might look at some single plane stuff and I've posted a vid of Hal's swing and while he's taller than you, he's got the barrel chest-, I got to Play with him in 2010 and '12 and along with bein a super guy(I started likin him when he scoffed at the Tour boi Tiger love and scoffed at Tiger and beat him when few others could), he's still got a sweet swing-, And he's proud of that belly, tellin me in that Texas draw, "I earned this some b****," lmao, The best to ya and have a great season :), In the end, only three things matter~

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