I love the way many of the classic golf swing mechanics are making their way back in today's teaching. Very few people use the forward press into negative lag in their takeaway. For me, it's the key that unlocks many great things, including distance, consistency, and accuracy.
Great video Steve. Probably the greatest ball striker of all time was Count Yogi. Have you ever studied his swing mechanics? He did not seem to develop the back problems of Nicklaus and apparently Yogi developed staggering club head speed for his era - even comparable to the big hitters on tour today.
It's funny you should mention the count, David. I've been studying his swing and reading his book lately. He had a minimal wrist hinge and kept both feet (flat-footed) through the strike zone. He was only 5.8" with small hands. Count yogi and Moe Norman were incredible ball-strikers, both employing nonstandard elements in their swings. So where did the count get all his power from? Despite keeping his feet firmly planted, he made a huge turn, high hands, and at impact was pushing hard off his right foot (still 90% planted) and braced against his lead leg, a kind of 'A' frame. It looks to me like he engaged the kinetic energy well in his downswing, but as always the case in golf, we will never fully be able to work it out or replicate it. I'm glad the count is still being talked about. After all, he never stopped talking about himself! LOL
@@adamhazelwood5282 thanks very much for this Adam. You would think people like Steve would look into this further because even today he would probably win the world’s longest drive contest - particularly with modern equipment. It is also odd that no modern professional has tried to adopt his technique- as opposed to that practised by Mo Norman. Perhaps it is because it is simply too difficult and he is a “one off” Regards David
@@davidwalters313 I follow a guy called JH (1atomicgolf is his youtube site) in Australia. He's nearly 80 but fit a fiddle - no kidding this guy can knock out 200 press-ups and bench press 200LB - at 80! He is wonderfully eccentric, a true gold fanatic, and a lover of the game. He knew Moe Norman well and met the count on a few occasions back in the 70/80s. Check out his site, he's currently working on Yogi lock on his practice tee and does regular updates. I use inspiration from many different sources - for me the Count's mental approach, looseness, boneless, free-flowing swing are what I strive for. And like he said - BE ELEGANT! I don't hit the ball 400 yards, but I can knock it past 300 and in my 50s. We tend to follow the people making the news, don't we? The problem is that Tiger, Rory and Dustin are all incredible athletes - trying to emulate their style is a tragic mistake. Mike Autin and Mike Dunaway had some real insight into levers in the golf swing, which Steve explains really well. I'm glad he's keeping these characters alive.
I love the way many of the classic golf swing mechanics are making their way back in today's teaching. Very few people use the forward press into negative lag in their takeaway. For me, it's the key that unlocks many great things, including distance, consistency, and accuracy.
Jerry's swing looks savage just like Jack's...Love it!
Lol. I chuckled when Jerry said I don’t think you should hurt yourself playing golf 😅. Happy New Year to you and yours, Steve!
Happy new year!
Great video Steve. Probably the greatest ball striker of all time was Count Yogi. Have you ever studied his swing mechanics? He did not seem to develop the back problems of Nicklaus and apparently Yogi developed staggering club head speed for his era - even comparable to the big hitters on tour today.
It's funny you should mention the count, David. I've been studying his swing and reading his book lately. He had a minimal wrist hinge and kept both feet (flat-footed) through the strike zone. He was only 5.8" with small hands. Count yogi and Moe Norman were incredible ball-strikers, both employing nonstandard elements in their swings. So where did the count get all his power from? Despite keeping his feet firmly planted, he made a huge turn, high hands, and at impact was pushing hard off his right foot (still 90% planted) and braced against his lead leg, a kind of 'A' frame. It looks to me like he engaged the kinetic energy well in his downswing, but as always the case in golf, we will never fully be able to work it out or replicate it. I'm glad the count is still being talked about. After all, he never stopped talking about himself! LOL
@@adamhazelwood5282 thanks very much for this Adam. You would think people like Steve would look into this further because even today he would probably win the world’s longest drive contest - particularly with modern equipment. It is also odd that no modern professional has tried to adopt his technique- as opposed to that practised by Mo Norman. Perhaps it is because it is simply too difficult and he is a “one off”
Regards
David
@@davidwalters313 I follow a guy called JH (1atomicgolf is his youtube site) in Australia. He's nearly 80 but fit a fiddle - no kidding this guy can knock out 200 press-ups and bench press 200LB - at 80! He is wonderfully eccentric, a true gold fanatic, and a lover of the game. He knew Moe Norman well and met the count on a few occasions back in the 70/80s. Check out his site, he's currently working on Yogi lock on his practice tee and does regular updates. I use inspiration from many different sources - for me the Count's mental approach, looseness, boneless, free-flowing swing are what I strive for. And like he said - BE ELEGANT! I don't hit the ball 400 yards, but I can knock it past 300 and in my 50s. We tend to follow the people making the news, don't we? The problem is that Tiger, Rory and Dustin are all incredible athletes - trying to emulate their style is a tragic mistake. Mike Autin and Mike Dunaway had some real insight into levers in the golf swing, which Steve explains really well. I'm glad he's keeping these characters alive.
@@adamhazelwood5282 great advice Adam
Thanks
Can you use this same leg work with irons/wedges as well?
I like the videos better when it’s just Steve.
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