I am 65 like you. Relaxed my club head speed is around 103 and my drives are similar to yours, around 270 total I feel like I have more speed, but control goes out the door. One of the challenges we face as we age is accepting limitations. My shoulders have been shredded from years in the Army. We learn to play smarter and enjoy the game more because we can't overpower our mistakes. Thank You for sharing your love of the game and helping more people enjoy it longer!
Thank Kevin for those lovely and encouraging thoughts. Well done too on still “getting your drives right out there” at our age it’s great fun as not many others expect it of us. Keep playing pain free (I hope) for many years ahead.
I have tried some of the drills of 'Easiest Swing' and had good results. Pro's should take lessons with you as they are usually much younger than their students.
Many thanks for that very well explained video, Philip. It gives me hope! A dangerous thing to have in golf....it keeps you coming back! :) Cheers from Sydney.
Thank you for an interesting demonstration. I fully agree with the easiest swing ideas. I am 80 years old & a good drive is usually on the fairway but only 150 to 160 yards away. Philip has the ability to time his shots to help generate good distance. He makes it look so easy.
Thanks Alan and keep on working on it. I know you are a long time follower of Easiest Swing but sometimes breakthroughs can occur even after years and years. I have been working on something in my own game which I have been discussing every week in the club for the last two months and I’m only just starting to get it right and just about to move onto something else which will also take another couple of months to sort out. You need to take on board the “Three P’s” Patience, Practice and Perseverance!
Thank you for your encouraging comment. I have used your 3 P's with my new claw putting grip which shows promise. Rain & waterlogged courses , but my putting mat on the lounge carpet has been well used.
You may be swinging smoothly but you have correct sequencing in your swing which enables the “ effortless “ power. I’m in my seventies and can still get it out there when I lift my left heel as Nicklaus did. I think the majority of older golfers have trouble with initiating the downswing with the hips. Raising the lead heel and replacing it to start the downswing helps me with weight transfer and hip rotation.
Informative - and inspiring - video! I recently bought the shorter Hole-In-One device but wasn’t sure how to “load” the setting - your video cleared that up for me. I’m 73 years old, have had multiple surgeries (including Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement on my throwing side), but love this crazy game. I’m following your helpful instruction to continue to improve. Thanks so much for sharing your ES insights with us.
Thanks for the video! I’m 34 years old and just learning the easy swing and it’s been such a breath of fresh air to learn. Looking forward to working on my new swing heading into to winter.
Thanks for checking out the video and giving Easiest Swing a try. It's awesome to hear that ES has been a game-changer for you. Keep practicing and enjoy your winter golf sessions. Happy swinging!
Awesome Phillip...That is one of the Best Videos You Guys Have Put together about Driving The Golf Ball...and The Extra regarding The Swing Caddy Will Answer a Lot Of Questions about the Correct Usage...again Awesome....Thank You.
When I practice putting in my house, I look at the target and not the ball. I hit the target better that way. I got a Hole in One yesterday but I can't use it until Christmas. Can't wait to try it out.
Brilliant on both scores. When you start using your Hole in One make it a habit to use it every day even if it is only for a few minutes. Regular practice with it will make a huge difference to your game. Have a great Christmas! 🎄
Hi Philip - great to see you again. Nice smooth swing as usual, driving range tomorrow trying to emulate both yourself and Sean . Take Care . Garry in Manchester
Hi Garry hope that goes well for you. Séan and I have also been in Manchester this weekend with Karl Morris on his Mind Factor course some more to follow about this soon. 👍
Great to have you onboard Ed, thanks for subscribing. The Swing Caddy is a brilliant tool for releasing your Easiest Swing, keep practicing with it daily and you will see incredible results. Thanks again!
Just stumbled into your channel and am I glad I did. I am 65, just like you. I had to stop playing for about 6 years due to hip problems which I eventually had to deal with via hip replacements on both hips. I used to play to a 6 handicap but those days are gone for now. Your videos have helped me a lot as my golf flexibility has declined from not playing. Thank you, Phillip! You have no idea how excited I am again about my ball striking…..I feel resurrected! Haha!
How wonderful and so good to hear this from you. Your story (and the many similar ones we regularly hear) is so inspiring for me and the team. Thank you for writing!- I think we may add you comment to our newsletter this month. Keep up the good work and I hope you can surprise yourself and get back to something close to your best 🤩
63 years young decent condition. What I find is I have worked on the easiest swing and do ok on the range I CANNOT bring any part of my range game to the course. I’d really like to see a video and more on this often overlooked important part of using the easiest swing. This is a very frustrating part of golf! Don B, Vancouver Island,Canada Cheers!
We do have a couple of videos when Séan Peter and I played at Alcanada We Played a Challenge Tour Final Golf Course (Easiest Swing Pt1) ua-cam.com/video/GIgnHzq-b18/v-deo.html and we will shortly be releasing a game Peter and I played at Royal Ashdown Forest GC recently I hope you enjoy these. However, your issue is one of habit, it just shows that under the pressure of being on the course your old habits revert. This indicates it is not a physical issue so much as a mental one. Maybe come and join us at the ES Club where we can guide you through the process. I have actually been posting a weekly thread for the last two months very much along these lines. Finally the fact you are learning to achieve your easiest swing on the range indicates you are on the right tracks you possibly just need what I call the three P’s Patience, Practice and Perseverance!
Thanks guys for some excellent videos and of course, the book, which I purchased. As a 76 year old, 17 handicap golfer, I am currently "work in progress" with your teachings but feel confident that I will reap the rewards in due course. I live in Cheshire and it's such a great pity that it is not easy to attend an Easiest Swing Workshop/Course.
Hi Arthur, we are really pleased you are enjoying learning about Easiest Swing, even if you can’t join in any of our live workshops you might like to consider joining our Easiest Swing Club - for details take a look on our website, it’s a great resource for learning more and sharing your thoughts and questions with our group of members and coaches. Hope to see you there.
Thank you Philip…i am still trying to cover your distance at 58 years old…i need an other 50 yard…my main motivation at golf is not injury and play as long as possible…Regards
Nice to see a clear, honest video on distance. I keep putting off purchasing the swing aid but it seems a sensible purchase compared with hoping a new club might make a difference or pointless trips to the driving range.
Thanks Philip, the easiest swing system works well for me. I was getting so frustrated trying to swing harder with no results. I am not a long hitter at 200 yards but it’s more consistent and accurate. Thank’s again.
I'm 67, golfing for 43 yrs and have lost my swing in the last 5 yrs. Playing with the clubs I used 8 yrs ago. I need new clubs. Phillip - would you be so kind as to tell everybody what clubs are in your bag? I'm a Titleist guy and it seems to me that you are one as well.
I do have a Titleist TSi3 driver and love it, but the rest of my set are Ping. Due to my back issues and height I have irons 2” longer than standard and 5° upright. Ping are the only manufacturer who have been able to achieve this for me for 40+ years.
I have just returned from a fitting! New Ping 730 irons 1/2 inch on the shaft with a Ping black spot..new grips JMX Zen Lite xs only on my irons 6 - W/U and my 50degree wedge after a few rounds and hours on trackman driving range..hands are no longer sore, my dispersion is tighter over all the irons, gained average 10 - 12yards per club, I have kept my Tour Velvet gold mid size grips in all my Titleist woods DRIVER.5 WOOD.7 WOOD.4 HYBRID.. My Driver is set at 12degrees allowing me to utilise the easiest swing ( work in progress) pops out at around 190 - 230 but straight and on the fairway. My short game is at last making sense, so I’m looking forward to lowering my handicap and most important for me - start to enjoy my golf again. I am an avid watcher/pupil of your easiest swing concept, my back thanks you all.
Have you ever thought about putting an auto flex shaft in your driver. I am 84 years old and suffer from lower back pain from an aircraft ejection in 1967. My auto flex shaft has given me 25-30 additional yards with my driver. I am practicing easy swing as you presented and I will report back on my progress.
I haven’t tried any other shaft other than the stiff I have played all my life. But we are planning a trip to one of the clubmakers soon where I’m hoping they will fit me with a shaft that will make a difference. Keep watching out for that one. And thanks for that tip I’m excited to think there could be another 25-30 yards available to me of effortless power!! 👍
Great video Phillip. I’m very impressed with your takeaway and balanced finished. Your takeaway seems very natural. Not a typical pro one piece. I go back and forth as to my takeaway. I’ve tried the one piece but it seems very unnatural. Can you comment on your thoughts on the takeaway? Again very useful information.
Hi thanks for those kind comments. I like to think of Wild Bill Melhorne’s statement “if you never interfere with the swinging of the clubhead, every ball will go straight”. To me a one piece takeaway is interfering with the natural movement or swing of the clubhead so I deliberately avoid it. Watch out for a video coming soon where I give a coaching session to Alex from Golf Swing Systems where we discuss this exact issue. Alex plays off plus one and was trying to achieve a one piece takeaway even though naturally he swings more inside. Alex plays off plus one so is a good player, watch and see how much easier his swing becomes once freed from this unnatural and contrived movement.
I want to get a swing trainer, swing caddy or hole in one. Is there anything cheaper that I can get? Amazon has them both for $220 and Ebay has them for $150. Something cheaper without losing too much of the training aide of that they have? Is the Hole in One shorter? I practice in my house.
We have tried almost all similar training aids and none matched the quality and feel of the SC and HIO. The HIO is a shorter version of the SC and ideal for indoor practice.
Thank you for your info. I think I am going to get the HIO. It is my present for Christmas! Ebay has brand new HIO for $150 without shipping charge. I practice putting by looking at the object I want to hit. I look at it and concentrate on it and then hit the ball, with me looking at the target. I am better at putting by doing this. What do think about that? I do that with my 8 Iron also. I need more practice with it but I feel I get am getting more accurate at hitting my target. Do you have any advice for me on this? Thank you for your quick response. I am going to be up and running for the coming golf season.
Whilst we prefer a slightly bent left arm to rigid straight one, sometimes the arm bends more than one would like due to the left heel being rooted. Have you tried allowing it to raise?
The most likely causes are 1) hitting down on the ball too much and striking above the equator of the ball 2) delofting the club 3) shaft angle leaning too far forward at impact 4) body weight getting too far in front of the ball. 5) clubface is shut relative to the path you are swinging on Suggest you check each of these in turn and see f any one or more of them make a difference.
Love the videos, just last night, one popped up, and I've not stopped watching! Fab. I do have a question, though. If I swapped out to your swing, would I need to go and get refitted for my irons and woods, shaft flex ect. As I wouldn't be swinging as aggressively as I am now, thus at present I'm fitted into a stiff flex driver shaft, and I'm currently using stiff graphite in my irons Driver swing speed around 95mph when warmed up
You can do because you’ve a lot experience, practice knowledge and training. You’re a teaching pro. Thank you for the demonstration. It might be helpful to see how you take a fit 60 year old student with a driver swing speed of 75-85 mph and raise it by 10-20 mph…
Yes good idea - we are planning to do some more events with Golf Swing Systems during the winter so may include that. Do you know anyone that fits the bill?
@@Easiestswinglol, 😂 yes that would be me. I’m in Valence in southern France at the moment . But the Côte d’Azur or the Barcelona area could work 😊 Where are you?
My backswing is getting better. I can feel how soft or tense I am but it is hard to get it. When I am almost without tension I usually will get the click at 160 yds. Part of way to practice I imagine of using a putter. I have that softness while using the putter. I have also a problem of letting my wrists bend at top of swing. I tell myself to reach the top and then start the downswing. Otherwise I bring in tension before the top of swing is complete. Sometimes I lose the feel and so I back down the yardage until I get the swing back. Then practice that until I feel that I can go up in yardage. I am already past the yardage I got last year on the course. I hope I have more yardage and can keep on the fairway. I need the practice of hitting an actual ball on the course. Have to wait for that. Might be a few months before the course opens again.
Sounds like you are making great progress. Keeping those wrists relaxed and getting a full hinge takes some work but the key factor is awareness and it sounds like you are building that successfully. Keep up the good work you will get there!
Fantastic method, I'm very interested in changing to the Easiest swing. Out of interest, can you tell me your carry and distance figs for each club in your bag? Thanks so much - Paul
Hi Paul glad you like it and great to have you on board. My distances are: GW 110 PW 125 9 135 8 150 7 160 6 175 5 185 4 195 3 210 2Hyb 235 D 260-310 If you watch the video at the Belfry where I get fitted for new clubs I know my iron distances can increase significantly and consequently I am going to drop a 3iron and instead get a 3 wood for that 250 shot.
Thanks for that, very interesting to discover this length at our age !! Does the Easiest Swing use left arm rotation through impact? I suffered a left rotator cuff injury 18 months ago that means that move under load is agony. A flip release is more friendly... Paul
Yes this is a common fault which can be caused by an incorrect spine angle. Try tilting your spine slightly away from the target and see if this helps you to realign your shoulders.
Hi Lawrence that’s a great question which I can only half answer right now - my normal swing speed on a regular drive is 110mph but I didn’t check on the half effort one. I remember carry and roll but not clubhead or ball speed. There’s a chance the guys at Golf Swing Systems may have it recorded I’ll check on Monday and if they don’t have it I’ll redo it sometime and let you know. Best guess? 85mph
@@Easiestswing Thanks Phillip. I figured the case of the first number based on the carry. I’ve been practicing with the Hole-in-One in the hotels I stay every week, and I can’t get it above that 97 mark. But, you’re right in that when I really try to go over, is when I can’t even hit the 97mph. It HAS to be more relaxed. Plus, if I’m not making it click until after the impact zome (mine is just before the impact zone), then I’m probably swinging outside my range anyway, right?
That is spot on Lawrence best to regularly err on the side side of a less aggressive swing and get that click just after impact. When done regularly you will find slowly you can still achieve this and also creep those numbers up (maybe just a single notch at a time) avoid pushing yourself to your limit too often.
I can get hio to click at 190 yard mark but I have to swing as hard as I can to do this. I watched the above video and practiced with softening my arms, wrists, and hands. The hands no problem and am getting so I can get arms and wrists relaxed. When all are relaxed then can get the click at 135 yards. I lowered down the yards and practice with that. It is hard to do but when I do it right I get the click. Have yet to practice the 190 yards. I hit at 240 one time so I know it is there to be had.
We will be releasing a more comprehensive video on the Swing Caddy and Hole In One soon. Keep your eyes peeled and keep practicing with a completely relaxed swing. You want to unlock effortless power!
Started using hole in one today . Always struggled with sequencing and weight shift .managed to get the click about 56 mph but I seem to be swinging faster than that .shows how much I've been out of sequence .love it and will practise on lower speed for the time being
1st time viewer Philip . really interesting , your weight transference is excellent , my only concern is your cupped left wrist . Is the your method to make more rotation in the backswing ?
Hi Philip. I've now watched this lesson about ten times, so I guess that makes me a disciple. Two more questions please: What speed is the "mid" setting you use on your Swing Caddy? And what clubhead speed were you generating on those lovely drives in this video? Thanks! Rein from Toronto.
Hi Rein glad you’re enjoying the content. The mid setting is around the 70mph on the Swing Caddy but you need to find your own “mid” setting so don’t worry if that’s lower for you. My clubhead speed with a driver is just under 110mph. I hope you can see this is achieved more with a swinging motion than by sheer physical effort. I do know with my age (65) and physical limitations (wrist, shoulder and 4 fused vertebra) none of this would be possible if I didn’t rid myself of the 3 deadly don’ts which I’m still working on improving.
I have a hio and been practicing with it. I have biggest problem of hinging my wrists at the top of swing. Is there an exercise to release the wrists. It is hard for me to have a easy back swing also. When I first pick up the hio, I have a easy backswing. I put the club down and pick it up again and it feels smooth and easy but if I hold it for a few swings, it has more tension in the swing. I can hit 190 yards, if my hinge is right and have an easy feeling backswing. I am getting pretty consistent at it. Sometimes if I am not getting the click, I back down a few yards on the hio, until I get the click again. What exercise can I use on this or just continue practicing the way I am? I can hit around 215, at times but I have to swing very hard. How far would the ball go after hitting 190 yards? How many yards total would the ball go? About how far total? I work on the practices that I got from watching your videos. I have watched about all the videos and I have read the Positive Impact Golf book. Thanks for all the help.
Just keep an eye out for our next video it is all based on how to use the HIO and SC and I think it will answer your questions. Sounds like you are on the right tracks anyway. Keep up the good work.
I’m 62 years old and have two bad knees ( need replacement on both) I struggle to hit it 200 yards… what can I do to increase my distance off the tee and irons too??
Ernest Jones was a top British coach who lost a leg in the war he had to learn how to swing the club to create power. I’d recommend getting a copy of his book “Swing the Clubhead” available at all good booksellers I’m sure this will help you.
It might help if you were 6’4” tall and 200 lbs like Philip. And could bench press 250 pounds like Rory. Maybe work on your short game and forget about distance. 😊
Hi Joe, check out our video description which has details and links to the Swing Caddy and Hole In One. Our Amazon store is Easiest Golf Swing Aids. If you are outside of the UK & Europe, let us know and we'll put you in touch with our US partner.
I was a little amused by the 'effortless' first swings, followed by a swing with 'half the effort'. As a math major, that puzzles me a bit. But I will give it a try anyway, next time on the range. 😉 One question: do you do anything with your right hand to speed up the swing? Any conscious throwing motion?
Weirdly, I find the less I try to release this the better it happens but that may be due to a lifetime of trying too hard! Here’s a thought for you though - if golf were mathematical you would simply hit the ball harder to make it go further and we all know that doesn’t work!! Look up “proprioception” if you need some logic about how the body works and figures some of these things out.
I didn’t start to play until I was 40 (pushing 73 now). Teaching at the time was left heel down which is how I still play. Have tried “La danse” but can’t seem to get it to translate onto the swing. Any hints other than just keep trying? Thanks.
It is usually an issue of the fear of movement. The left heel should respond to a full turn, a full turn will be easier to make when your head is allowed to move more freely in backswing. Just having the intention not to fix your heel to the ground is a great way to start. Keep going!
Hi Tim, I was also massively influenced by X factor and lower body resistance in the nineties and still find at times that my whole left leg doesn’t move enough. The last lesson Brian gave me he encouraged me to move my left knee, left hip laterally towards my right leg. When I remember to do it my swing massively improves. Give it a try it might be the missing link! It’s the great thing about this game - you can always improve no matter what level you play at!
This is some sort of black magic/voodoo. I'm 61 and doing my best Ben Hogan left arm straight, right elbow in, all for 220 yards. And swinging as hard as I can. Phoeey. I want your method to work. Desperately. What's the secret? Are you always hitting the sweet spot on the clubhead? I'll buy a Swing Caddy in a second if it'll help.
Haha...we often get three different reactions 1. No way is this possible! 2. How are you doing this? 3. This is bloody brilliant! Easiest swing has 6 Basics that are the elements that make a graceful and easy golf swing. At it's core it is about having a natural tension free swing. The Swing Caddy is the best training aid there is for learning the correct wrist, hand and arm movement you need in an Easiest Swing. Most golfers struggle to get it to click on it's lowest setting, because they don't engage their wrists properly. The feeling it gives you with the feedback from the click will allow you to progress rapidly towards an effortless and powerful golf swing. Check out easiestswing.com/swing-caddy-training-aid/ to learn more.
Are you lifting your heel or are you creating more turn by allowing your left heel to raise in response to the rotation of your torso? There is a world of difference between the two.
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Hi Stephen I’m sorry but I have retired from coaching but there are plenty of ES coaches I can recommend you to or we also do online coaching which is very effective. Send us your details including where you are based via team@ easiestswing.com and we can send you details
@@philipsparks8351 thank you very much for your answer. As an amateur I like to see the CHS numbers although I know it's only one piece of the puzzle 😀
It would indicate that you are not relaxed enough, especially in your wrists. This is very typical though, so don’t worry. Check out easiestswing.com/swing-caddy-training-aid and the faq’s for more help on how to use it most effectively.
Whilst the upper arms are not attached to the torso all the time you are right they are closely connected. This is preferable to them becoming disconnected or separating from the body. You are on the right tracks just don’t over exaggerate it!
Phillip, I also had multiple lumbar fusions, along with bi-lateral hip replacements all done between age 63 and 67. After a long recovery I’m back to playing once per week with a bit of practice if the sciatica stays dormant. I noticed you stand fairly erect and have an upright swing plane. Would u recommend upright plane with slight hip tilt for players with low back issues? If so do u think I should have my new clubs bent from standard lie to more upright? I’m 6’ even and use standard length Ping irons, black dots. Since I go down grip a bit I’m hoping by placing off butt end I won’t have to have the expensive 45 gram shafts replaced. I’m familiar with the Ping contact board and I have a fitter who could change lie angle. Thanks
I would agree that a more upright stance should place less strain on your body. Did you know that you can get graphite extensions to your shafts. I am 6’4” and always played 1” longer until my op now I use 2” longer and they feel great. So suggest you try 1” longer plugs just get a medium iron done to try before you have the whole set done. You may need to get the lie adjusted too after the posture change but make sure your fitter does that based on dynamic lie not just static.
Because the wrists and hold are relaxed there is almost zero impact on the hands and wrists. I broke my wrist (both bones) and had to have them reset plated and pinned and found it painful at first hitting shots six months later. Brian showed me how to swing and stay completely relaxed through impact it was wonderfully liberating!
I’m 65 and neither can I! Suggest you just remove any restrictions that prevent you making the fullest backswing that feels comfortable for you. Check: 1 are you allowing your left heel come away from the ground at the top of the backswing. 2 are you letting your head move naturally throughout the swing rather than trying to keep it still 3 are your wrists and hold relaxed. Concentrate on those three and a full turn and you’ll get your own fullest swing. It’s not necessary to get the shaft to point to the target to make a full swing. Good luck with those thoughts 👍
Go to the range and see if you can make some 1/2 or 1/4 swings and make the clubface aim right of the target. Get the ball to go to the right if your target and see what you need to do to be able to make that happen. Once you have a comparison of right v left you can start to feel what straight feels like.
I think this is a good observation. We see it in so many other competitive sports that the only way to excel is to push your body beyond its natural limits. Whilst it may get you to the top of a sport it is frightening to see how that can backfire later on in life.
Yes indeed, Bryson was on a path to disaster after he beefed up so much. That hand injury and diet change may extend his career 10 years and give him a less painful life at middle age.
Evertless power rather than powerless effort. Nice to have someone like yourself who is a bit older because it is impossible to do what the younger guys recommend.
This is usually caused because some part of your body action is slowing or stopping in the through swing. If you can keep everything freewheeling into the follow through the wrists shouldn’t flip. The other cause can be leaving the clubface too open before impact so that your instincts square it up quickly at the last minute. If you watch some of our other videos they help you with this but this one is where I would start. This One GOLF SWING Position Should be Coached to ALL GOLFERS ua-cam.com/video/ou3ylszcgds/v-deo.html
Tour template for amateurs, which is everywhere on utube and often at club pro coaching level, has been a disaster for my game and resulted in so much inconsistency and some injury. Thank god I have found the 'easiest swing' method this last year to move forward with. It has so much more in common with the greats of the past, and the way the body naturally moves.
Wonderful to hear you have discovered the sanity of Easiest Swing it is such a pleasure to bring this to players such as yourself and to hear your success stories. Watch out for our new book which will be available within a few weeks “The Easiest Swing in Golf” it will be announced on our website and via our newsletter as soon as it is available. Thanks for your comment and your support
You are right of course but our intention is to help golfers to find more speed which they undoubtedly can if they can free themselves up more and release themselves from putting in too much physical effort. Players who are swinging at 70 mph are unlikely to suddenly get 100mph but perhaps they can add another 10mph with ease as this recent comment indicates...... “I’ve had both knees and hips replaced. My back is frequently sore. I’m still golfing but it can hurt to swing and distance has of course reduced. Then by chance I watched your video about being relaxed during the swing and some other tips on timing and tempo. I also began practicing La Danse. Since then, I have been hitting the ball like I’m 30 years younger, and without any pain! My drives are blasted down the middle (20-30 yards more). I waggle before swinging, checking there is no tension, then I trust my body to do what I want it to do. Bang, drive after drive crushed right at my target. Same improved results with my irons. And now I have this leg routine to practice (SLX). The change is amazing, like magic! Thank you” David Grabowski (69) We get comments like this all the time so I do believe we are on the right tracks
I came to golf as a 48 year old who had to give up hockey and other sports due to leg injuries. In the nearly 4 years since I began to take golf more seriously (taking lessons, upgrading my equipment etc), I have noticed that golf has a couple of fatal flaws, one of which is touched on here so I would like to bring it up and see what kind of discussion happens. It always confused me why people in golf seem to think that in order to be a good teacher, one must necessarily be a good player. Not just good, but in fact VERY good to excellent. What other sport in the world shares that thinking?? None that I know of. Second, every golf instructor I ever went to used professional players as examples for my training. The more I thought about it, the more absurd it seemed. Again, in what other sport do you use professional models as a way to instruct beginners?? None that I am aware of. In both examples, the exact opposite seems to make more sense to me. I have found that most of the time the best coaches in any given sport were not particularly good players. There are many reasons for this but chief among them is likely that they know better what we are going through as beginners/novice players. They can relate to how we developed our games and what causes the plateaus that we get stuck on. And as far as using professional models for instructing beginner players, this makes no sense whatsoever. If I were going to teach someone to throw a ball (just as an example), I would certainly not start out by showing them a major league baseball pitcher! That would be crazy. There is a process to learning and when learning a physical skill, the best way is usually to break that skill down into pieces and parts that can be worked on separately or at least one at a time. I have often compared learning golf to learning a dance move. You don't dive right in and imitate the best dancers in the world, you begin by following the foot steps ONLY. THEN you learn the tempo and timing of those foot steps and then incorporate the hands and arms. I am interested to see what everyone thinks, so please reply and let me know!
Actually I’m little bit disagree with the concept that tour swing method has a more potential distance as your. Your method is more based on the laws of humans anatomy and biomechanics. Effort and speed is in default two opponents. The laws of biomechanics determine , the proximal force determines the speed of the distal limb. The big question in golf industry is what means proximal forces. Your method does not contradict the human anatomy, which means much less injury and, by tapping into the strength potential of the lower body, much greater potential for speed and, therefore, distance.
I am 65 like you. Relaxed my club head speed is around 103 and my drives are similar to yours, around 270 total I feel like I have more speed, but control goes out the door. One of the challenges we face as we age is accepting limitations. My shoulders have been shredded from years in the Army. We learn to play smarter and enjoy the game more because we can't overpower our mistakes. Thank You for sharing your love of the game and helping more people enjoy it longer!
Thank Kevin for those lovely and encouraging thoughts. Well done too on still “getting your drives right out there” at our age it’s great fun as not many others expect it of us. Keep playing pain free (I hope) for many years ahead.
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I have tried some of the drills of 'Easiest Swing' and had good results. Pro's should take lessons with you as they are usually much younger than their students.
Many thanks for that very well explained video, Philip. It gives me hope! A dangerous thing to have in golf....it keeps you coming back! :) Cheers from Sydney.
Thank you and you are more than welcome Frank. If we can help you to keep playing and enjoying your golf, then we are very happy indeed!
Really interesting video, especially where the power comes in on the downswing. Looks effortless. Can't wait to try it out at the range.
Glad you could see how it works I’m sure it will work for you
Thank you for an interesting demonstration.
I fully agree with the easiest swing ideas.
I am 80 years old & a good drive is usually on the fairway but only 150 to 160 yards away.
Philip has the ability to time his shots to help generate good distance.
He makes it look so easy.
Thanks Alan and keep on working on it. I know you are a long time follower of Easiest Swing but sometimes breakthroughs can occur even after years and years. I have been working on something in my own game which I have been discussing every week in the club for the last two months and I’m only just starting to get it right and just about to move onto something else which will also take another couple of months to sort out. You need to take on board the “Three P’s” Patience, Practice and Perseverance!
Thank you for your encouraging comment. I have used your 3 P's with my new claw putting grip which shows promise.
Rain & waterlogged courses , but my putting mat on the lounge carpet has been well used.
You may be swinging smoothly but you have correct sequencing in your swing which enables the “ effortless “ power. I’m in my seventies and can still get it out there when I lift my left heel as Nicklaus did. I think the majority of older golfers have trouble with initiating the downswing with the hips. Raising the lead heel and replacing it to start the downswing helps me with weight transfer and hip rotation.
I like your thinking Derek 👍
Informative - and inspiring - video! I recently bought the shorter Hole-In-One device but wasn’t sure how to “load” the setting - your video cleared that up for me. I’m 73 years old, have had multiple surgeries (including Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement on my throwing side), but love this crazy game. I’m following your helpful instruction to continue to improve. Thanks so much for sharing your ES insights with us.
Cheers Jefferson glad you have found this video useful. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video! I’m 34 years old and just learning the easy swing and it’s been such a breath of fresh air to learn. Looking forward to working on my new swing heading into to winter.
Thanks for checking out the video and giving Easiest Swing a try. It's awesome to hear that ES has been a game-changer for you. Keep practicing and enjoy your winter golf sessions. Happy swinging!
Awesome Phillip...That is one of the Best Videos You Guys Have Put together about Driving The Golf Ball...and The Extra regarding The Swing Caddy Will Answer a Lot Of Questions about the Correct Usage...again Awesome....Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it Brian and thank you for your continued support 👍
When I practice putting in my house, I look at the target and not the ball. I hit the target better that way. I got a Hole in One yesterday but I can't use it until Christmas. Can't wait to try it out.
Brilliant on both scores. When you start using your Hole in One make it a habit to use it every day even if it is only for a few minutes. Regular practice with it will make a huge difference to your game. Have a great Christmas! 🎄
Tried this today, absolutely magic! Thank you.
Great job! Well done 👍
Hi Philip - great to see you again. Nice smooth swing as usual, driving range tomorrow trying to emulate both yourself and Sean . Take Care . Garry in Manchester
Hi Garry hope that goes well for you. Séan and I have also been in Manchester this weekend with Karl Morris on his Mind Factor course some more to follow about this soon. 👍
Just subscribed I have the Swing Caddie and it works I will start using it more often. Thanks for the post
Great to have you onboard Ed, thanks for subscribing. The Swing Caddy is a brilliant tool for releasing your Easiest Swing, keep practicing with it daily and you will see incredible results. Thanks again!
Just stumbled into your channel and am I glad I did. I am 65, just like you. I had to stop playing for about 6 years due to hip problems which I eventually had to deal with via hip replacements on both hips. I used to play to a 6 handicap but those days are gone for now. Your videos have helped me a lot as my golf flexibility has declined from not playing. Thank you, Phillip! You have no idea how excited I am again about my ball striking…..I feel resurrected! Haha!
How wonderful and so good to hear this from you. Your story (and the many similar ones we regularly hear) is so inspiring for me and the team. Thank you for writing!- I think we may add you comment to our newsletter this month. Keep up the good work and I hope you can surprise yourself and get back to something close to your best 🤩
63 years young decent condition. What I find is I have worked on the easiest swing and do ok on the range I CANNOT bring any part of my range game to the course. I’d really like to see a video and more on this often overlooked important part of using the easiest swing. This is a very frustrating part of golf! Don B, Vancouver Island,Canada Cheers!
We do have a couple of videos when Séan Peter and I played at Alcanada We Played a Challenge Tour Final Golf Course (Easiest Swing Pt1)
ua-cam.com/video/GIgnHzq-b18/v-deo.html and we will shortly be releasing a game Peter and I played at Royal Ashdown Forest GC recently I hope you enjoy these. However, your issue is one of habit, it just shows that under the pressure of being on the course your old habits revert. This indicates it is not a physical issue so much as a mental one. Maybe come and join us at the ES Club where we can guide you through the process. I have actually been posting a weekly thread for the last two months very much along these lines. Finally the fact you are learning to achieve your easiest swing on the range indicates you are on the right tracks you possibly just need what I call the three P’s Patience, Practice and Perseverance!
Thanks guys for some excellent videos and of course, the book, which I purchased. As a 76 year old, 17 handicap golfer, I am currently "work in progress" with your teachings but feel confident that I will reap the rewards in due course. I live in Cheshire and it's such a great pity that it is not easy to attend an Easiest Swing Workshop/Course.
Hi Arthur, we are really pleased you are enjoying learning about Easiest Swing, even if you can’t join in any of our live workshops you might like to consider joining our Easiest Swing Club - for details take a look on our website, it’s a great resource for learning more and sharing your thoughts and questions with our group of members and coaches. Hope to see you there.
Thank you Philip…i am still trying to cover your distance at 58 years old…i need an other 50 yard…my main motivation at golf is not injury and play as long as possible…Regards
Keep working with Easiest Swing and consider joining the Club …you will get there!
Nice to see a clear, honest video on distance. I keep putting off purchasing the swing aid but it seems a sensible purchase compared with hoping a new club might make a difference or pointless trips to the driving range.
Honestly, if you use it regularly it will be the best investment you ever make in your golf. Many of us get decades of use out of them.
I have the swing cadie and it really works.
Great video, thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Thanks Philip, the easiest swing system works well for me. I was getting so frustrated trying to swing harder with no results. I am not a long hitter at 200 yards but it’s more consistent and accurate. Thank’s again.
Well done Richard really pleased to have helped your game 👍
I'm 67, golfing for 43 yrs and have lost my swing in the last 5 yrs. Playing with the clubs I used 8 yrs ago. I need new clubs. Phillip - would you be so kind as to tell everybody what clubs are in your bag? I'm a Titleist guy and it seems to me that you are one as well.
I do have a Titleist TSi3 driver and love it, but the rest of my set are Ping. Due to my back issues and height I have irons 2” longer than standard and 5° upright. Ping are the only manufacturer who have been able to achieve this for me for 40+ years.
64 right there with you
I have just returned from a fitting! New Ping 730 irons 1/2 inch on the shaft with a Ping black spot..new grips JMX Zen Lite xs only on my irons 6 - W/U and my 50degree wedge after a few rounds and hours on trackman driving range..hands are no longer sore, my dispersion is tighter over all the irons, gained average 10 - 12yards per club,
I have kept my Tour Velvet gold mid size grips in all my Titleist woods DRIVER.5 WOOD.7 WOOD.4 HYBRID..
My Driver is set at 12degrees allowing me to utilise the easiest swing ( work in progress) pops out at around 190 - 230 but straight and on the fairway.
My short game is at last making sense, so I’m looking forward to lowering my handicap and most important for me - start to enjoy my golf again.
I am an avid watcher/pupil of your easiest swing concept, my back thanks you all.
Have you ever thought about putting an auto flex shaft in your driver. I am 84 years old and suffer from lower back pain from an aircraft ejection in 1967. My auto flex shaft has given me 25-30 additional yards with my driver. I am practicing easy swing as you presented and I will report back on my progress.
I haven’t tried any other shaft other than the stiff I have played all my life. But we are planning a trip to one of the clubmakers soon where I’m hoping they will fit me with a shaft that will make a difference. Keep watching out for that one. And thanks for that tip I’m excited to think there could be another 25-30 yards available to me of effortless power!! 👍
I'm using your tips this year, and can't wait to see my results!
Great to hear this - I’m sure you’ll love it 👍
Great video Phillip. I’m very impressed with your takeaway and balanced finished. Your takeaway seems very natural. Not a typical pro one piece. I go back and forth as to my takeaway. I’ve tried the one piece but it seems very unnatural. Can you comment on your thoughts on the takeaway? Again very useful information.
Hi thanks for those kind comments. I like to think of Wild Bill Melhorne’s statement “if you never interfere with the swinging of the clubhead, every ball will go straight”. To me a one piece takeaway is interfering with the natural movement or swing of the clubhead so I deliberately avoid it. Watch out for a video coming soon where I give a coaching session to Alex from Golf Swing Systems where we discuss this exact issue. Alex plays off plus one and was trying to achieve a one piece takeaway even though naturally he swings more inside. Alex plays off plus one so is a good player, watch and see how much easier his swing becomes once freed from this unnatural and contrived movement.
I want to get a swing trainer, swing caddy or hole in one. Is there anything cheaper that I can get? Amazon has them both for $220 and Ebay has them for $150. Something cheaper without losing too much of the training aide of that they have? Is the Hole in One shorter? I practice in my house.
We have tried almost all similar training aids and none matched the quality and feel of the SC and HIO. The HIO is a shorter version of the SC and ideal for indoor practice.
Thank you for your info. I think I am going to get the HIO. It is my present for Christmas! Ebay has brand new HIO for $150 without shipping charge. I practice putting by looking at the object I want to hit. I look at it and concentrate on it and then hit the ball, with me looking at the target. I am better at putting by doing this. What do think about that? I do that with my 8 Iron also. I need more practice with it but I feel I get am getting more accurate at hitting my target. Do you have any advice for me on this? Thank you for your quick response. I am going to be up and running for the coming golf season.
Thanks for sharing I do have long backswing and really cannot keep my left arm straight but when I’m playing well my drives go 260 meters
Whilst we prefer a slightly bent left arm to rigid straight one, sometimes the arm bends more than one would like due to the left heel being rooted. Have you tried allowing it to raise?
Are you hitting with a stiff or regular shaft?
I have played with stiff shafts since I was 16 but I’m thinking as I approach 66 it may be time for change!
Hi Philip, I can’t seem to get enough elevation on my shots for all clubs. Any ideas?
The most likely causes are
1) hitting down on the ball too much and striking above the equator of the ball
2) delofting the club
3) shaft angle leaning too far forward at impact
4) body weight getting too far in front of the ball.
5) clubface is shut relative to the path you are swinging on
Suggest you check each of these in turn and see f any one or more of them make a difference.
Love the videos, just last night, one popped up, and I've not stopped watching! Fab.
I do have a question, though.
If I swapped out to your swing, would I need to go and get refitted for my irons and woods, shaft flex ect.
As I wouldn't be swinging as aggressively as I am now, thus at present I'm fitted into a stiff flex driver shaft, and I'm currently using stiff graphite in my irons
Driver swing speed around 95mph when warmed up
At 95mph stiff shoulder be fine for now especially in graphite. Watch your clubhead speed as you adopt ES you might be surprised to see it increase!
You can do because you’ve a lot experience, practice knowledge and training. You’re a teaching pro. Thank you for the demonstration. It might be helpful to see how you take a fit 60 year old student with a driver swing speed of 75-85 mph and raise it by 10-20 mph…
Yes good idea - we are planning to do some more events with Golf Swing Systems during the winter so may include that. Do you know anyone that fits the bill?
@@Easiestswinglol, 😂 yes that would be me. I’m in Valence in southern France at the moment . But the Côte d’Azur or the Barcelona area could work 😊 Where are you?
@@bigglesthwaitewe are based in the Uk but we do have a coach in Majorca as well as ones in Denmark and Holland.
My backswing is getting better. I can feel how soft or tense I am but it is hard to get it. When I am almost without tension I usually will get the click at 160 yds. Part of way to practice I imagine of using a putter. I have that softness while using the putter. I have also a problem of letting my wrists bend at top of swing. I tell myself to reach the top and then start the downswing. Otherwise I bring in tension before the top of swing is complete. Sometimes I lose the feel and so I back down the yardage until I get the swing back. Then practice that until I feel that I can go up in yardage. I am already past the yardage I got last year on the course. I hope I have more yardage and can keep on the fairway. I need the practice of hitting an actual ball on the course. Have to wait for that. Might be a few months before the course opens again.
Sounds like you are making great progress. Keeping those wrists relaxed and getting a full hinge takes some work but the key factor is awareness and it sounds like you are building that successfully. Keep up the good work you will get there!
Fantastic method, I'm very interested in changing to the Easiest swing. Out of interest, can you tell me your carry and distance figs for each club in your bag? Thanks so much - Paul
Hi Paul glad you like it and great to have you on board. My distances are:
GW 110
PW 125
9 135
8 150
7 160
6 175
5 185
4 195
3 210
2Hyb 235
D 260-310
If you watch the video at the Belfry where I get fitted for new clubs I know my iron distances can increase significantly and consequently I am going to drop a 3iron and instead get a 3 wood for that 250 shot.
Thanks for that, very interesting to discover this length at our age !!
Does the Easiest Swing use left arm rotation through impact? I suffered a left rotator cuff injury 18 months ago that means that move under load is agony.
A flip release is more friendly... Paul
I like to ask you something,Someone said that my lower body was in line but my upper body was open to target. Does that makes sense.
Yes this is a common fault which can be caused by an incorrect spine angle. Try tilting your spine slightly away from the target and see if this helps you to realign your shoulders.
@@Easiestswing , Thank you so much.
What is your normal swing speed Philip, and what was it on your “half effort” speed? Thx
Hi Lawrence that’s a great question which I can only half answer right now - my normal swing speed on a regular drive is 110mph but I didn’t check on the half effort one. I remember carry and roll but not clubhead or ball speed. There’s a chance the guys at Golf Swing Systems may have it recorded I’ll check on Monday and if they don’t have it I’ll redo it sometime and let you know. Best guess? 85mph
@@Easiestswing Thanks Phillip. I figured the case of the first number based on the carry. I’ve been practicing with the Hole-in-One in the hotels I stay every week, and I can’t get it above that 97 mark. But, you’re right in that when I really try to go over, is when I can’t even hit the 97mph.
It HAS to be more relaxed.
Plus, if I’m not making it click until after the impact zome (mine is just before the impact zone), then I’m probably swinging outside my range anyway, right?
That is spot on Lawrence best to regularly err on the side side of a less aggressive swing and get that click just after impact. When done regularly you will find slowly you can still achieve this and also creep those numbers up (maybe just a single notch at a time) avoid pushing yourself to your limit too often.
@@philipsparks8351 Thanks Phillip
Thanks Philip. Your brother's book, Ernest Jones' book, and Bobby Jones' book have become my golf bibles!
The ultimate trio, with these books you will have a wonderful, natural golf swing!
You may be interested to know we have a new book coming out “The Easiest Swing in Golf” it should be published early in the new year
Look forward to it. I will watch out for it@@philipsparks8351
I can get hio to click at 190 yard mark but I have to swing as hard as I can to do this. I watched the above video and practiced with softening my arms, wrists, and hands. The hands no problem and am getting so I can get arms and wrists relaxed. When all are relaxed then can get the click at 135 yards. I lowered down the yards and practice with that. It is hard to do but when I do it right I get the click. Have yet to practice the 190 yards. I hit at 240 one time so I know it is there to be had.
We will be releasing a more comprehensive video on the Swing Caddy and Hole In One soon. Keep your eyes peeled and keep practicing with a completely relaxed swing. You want to unlock effortless power!
When I have a completely relaxed swing, the click comes. It is just tuff to get that swing to happen.
Started using hole in one today . Always struggled with sequencing and weight shift .managed to get the click about 56 mph but I seem to be swinging faster than that .shows how much I've been out of sequence .love it and will practise on lower speed for the time being
1st time viewer Philip . really interesting , your weight transference is excellent , my only concern is your cupped left wrist .
Is the your method to make more rotation in the backswing ?
Glad you liked it and ES encourages more rotation as you have observed. Cupped wrist creates an open clubface as you can see mine is square.
Hi Philip. I've now watched this lesson about ten times, so I guess that makes me a disciple. Two more questions please: What speed is the "mid" setting you use on your Swing Caddy? And what clubhead speed were you generating on those lovely drives in this video? Thanks! Rein from Toronto.
Hi Rein glad you’re enjoying the content. The mid setting is around the 70mph on the Swing Caddy but you need to find your own “mid” setting so don’t worry if that’s lower for you. My clubhead speed with a driver is just under 110mph. I hope you can see this is achieved more with a swinging motion than by sheer physical effort. I do know with my age (65) and physical limitations (wrist, shoulder and 4 fused vertebra) none of this would be possible if I didn’t rid myself of the 3 deadly don’ts which I’m still working on improving.
I have a hio and been practicing with it. I have biggest problem of hinging my wrists at the top of swing. Is there an exercise to release the wrists. It is hard for me to have a easy back swing also. When I first pick up the hio, I have a easy backswing. I put the club down and pick it up again and it feels smooth and easy but if I hold it for a few swings, it has more tension in the swing. I can hit 190 yards, if my hinge is right and have an easy feeling backswing. I am getting pretty consistent at it. Sometimes if I am not getting the click, I back down a few yards on the hio, until I get the click again. What exercise can I use on this or just continue practicing the way I am? I can hit around 215, at times but I have to swing very hard. How far would the ball go after hitting 190 yards? How many yards total would the ball go? About how far total? I work on the practices that I got from watching your videos. I have watched about all the videos and I have read the Positive Impact Golf book. Thanks for all the help.
Just keep an eye out for our next video it is all based on how to use the HIO and SC and I think it will answer your questions. Sounds like you are on the right tracks anyway. Keep up the good work.
I’m 62 years old and have two bad knees ( need replacement on both) I struggle to hit it 200 yards… what can I do to increase my distance off the tee and irons too??
Ernest Jones was a top British coach who lost a leg in the war he had to learn how to swing the club to create power. I’d recommend getting a copy of his book “Swing the Clubhead” available at all good booksellers I’m sure this will help you.
It might help if you were 6’4” tall and 200 lbs like Philip. And could bench press 250 pounds like Rory. Maybe work on your short game and forget about distance. 😊
Hello We're can I buy the swing caddy from
Hi Joe, check out our video description which has details and links to the Swing Caddy and Hole In One. Our Amazon store is Easiest Golf Swing Aids. If you are outside of the UK & Europe, let us know and we'll put you in touch with our US partner.
I was a little amused by the 'effortless' first swings, followed by a swing with 'half the effort'. As a math major, that puzzles me a bit. But I will give it a try anyway, next time on the range. 😉
One question: do you do anything with your right hand to speed up the swing? Any conscious throwing motion?
Weirdly, I find the less I try to release this the better it happens but that may be due to a lifetime of trying too hard! Here’s a thought for you though - if golf were mathematical you would simply hit the ball harder to make it go further and we all know that doesn’t work!! Look up “proprioception” if you need some logic about how the body works and figures some of these things out.
I didn’t start to play until I was 40 (pushing 73 now). Teaching at the time was left heel down which is how I still play. Have tried “La danse” but can’t seem to get it to translate onto the swing. Any hints other than just keep trying? Thanks.
It is usually an issue of the fear of movement. The left heel should respond to a full turn, a full turn will be easier to make when your head is allowed to move more freely in backswing. Just having the intention not to fix your heel to the ground is a great way to start. Keep going!
Hi Tim, I was also massively influenced by X factor and lower body resistance in the nineties and still find at times that my whole left leg doesn’t move enough. The last lesson Brian gave me he encouraged me to move my left knee, left hip laterally towards my right leg. When I remember to do it my swing massively improves. Give it a try it might be the missing link! It’s the great thing about this game - you can always improve no matter what level you play at!
Thanks! @@philipsparks8351
Do you think one length clubs will be a benefit in this swing?
Brian used single length irons for a few years and so do a few of our members.
This is some sort of black magic/voodoo. I'm 61 and doing my best Ben Hogan left arm straight, right elbow in, all for 220 yards. And swinging as hard as I can. Phoeey. I want your method to work. Desperately. What's the secret? Are you always hitting the sweet spot on the clubhead? I'll buy a Swing Caddy in a second if it'll help.
Haha...we often get three different reactions 1. No way is this possible! 2. How are you doing this? 3. This is bloody brilliant! Easiest swing has 6 Basics that are the elements that make a graceful and easy golf swing. At it's core it is about having a natural tension free swing. The Swing Caddy is the best training aid there is for learning the correct wrist, hand and arm movement you need in an Easiest Swing. Most golfers struggle to get it to click on it's lowest setting, because they don't engage their wrists properly. The feeling it gives you with the feedback from the click will allow you to progress rapidly towards an effortless and powerful golf swing. Check out easiestswing.com/swing-caddy-training-aid/ to learn more.
Brilliant
Thank you Julian 😁
@@Easiestswing I tried it today on the course without any practice and it worked really well. Thanks again
I’ve tried lifting my heel but always end up standing up in the downswing. So early extension causing poor shots in general. Any thoughts welcome 😊
Are you lifting your heel or are you creating more turn by allowing your left heel to raise in response to the rotation of your torso? There is a world of difference between the two.
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Hiya Phillip. Do you do face to face tuition?
Hi Stephen I’m sorry but I have retired from coaching but there are plenty of ES coaches I can recommend you to or we also do online coaching which is very effective. Send us your details including where you are based via team@ easiestswing.com and we can send you details
Hiya, I have had my email sent back saying the address does not exist??
Sorry Stephen, our mistake. The email is team@easiestswing.club
Many thanks for your support. Look forward to making my swing the easiest it can be
would like to see the clubhead speed
We will be going back again but 150-155 mph equates to around 110 mph clubhead speed.
@@philipsparks8351 thank you very much for your answer. As an amateur I like to see the CHS numbers although I know it's only one piece of the puzzle 😀
Generally speaking, does the easiest swing method require a relatively more upright lie?
In very general terms yes - but of course this is very individual according to a player’s build and swing shape.
Have HIO now. I tried it out but I can't get it to click unless I swing hard. That is on it's lowest setting. Am I not doing it right?
It would indicate that you are not relaxed enough, especially in your wrists. This is very typical though, so don’t worry. Check out easiestswing.com/swing-caddy-training-aid and the faq’s for more help on how to use it most effectively.
What shaft do you use in that driver?
Tensei 55gm stiff
enjoying youre videos only one thing the upper arms are connected all the time ,if Iam rght
Whilst the upper arms are not attached to the torso all the time you are right they are closely connected. This is preferable to them becoming disconnected or separating from the body. You are on the right tracks just don’t over exaggerate it!
What make is the best for seniors, how to stop the draw
Titleist T350 is very easy and with almost no offset.
thanks for your speedy reply, great channel
Great video Phillip, would have been nice to know your club head speed.
My normal swing speed is circa 110 with a driver and as my ball speed was generally around 150-155 I figure I was around about normal for me.
@@philipsparks8351 Thanks for responding
Phillip, I also had multiple lumbar fusions, along with bi-lateral hip replacements all done between age 63 and 67. After a long recovery I’m back to playing once per week with a bit of practice if the sciatica stays dormant.
I noticed you stand fairly erect and have an upright swing plane.
Would u recommend upright plane with slight hip tilt for players with low back issues? If so do u think I should have my new clubs bent from standard lie to more upright? I’m 6’ even and use standard length Ping irons, black dots. Since I go down grip a bit I’m hoping by placing off butt end I won’t have to have the expensive 45 gram shafts replaced.
I’m familiar with the Ping contact board and I have a fitter who could change lie angle.
Thanks
I would agree that a more upright stance should place less strain on your body. Did you know that you can get graphite extensions to your shafts. I am 6’4” and always played 1” longer until my op now I use 2” longer and they feel great. So suggest you try 1” longer plugs just get a medium iron done to try before you have the whole set done. You may need to get the lie adjusted too after the posture change but make sure your fitter does that based on dynamic lie not just static.
Thanks so much, I’ll speak with my fitter, an independent local, about your suggestions.
It seems all the force in Easiest Swing is at bottom of swing using weight of club. Whats the impact on hands and wrists?
Because the wrists and hold are relaxed there is almost zero impact on the hands and wrists. I broke my wrist (both bones) and had to have them reset plated and pinned and found it painful at first hitting shots six months later. Brian showed me how to swing and stay completely relaxed through impact it was wonderfully liberating!
Stiff Reg or Senior flex?
Currently stiff
I'm 81 and can't get the club head to tilt over at the top of my backswing and point at the target. What would you suggest.
I’m 65 and neither can I! Suggest you just remove any restrictions that prevent you making the fullest backswing that feels comfortable for you. Check:
1 are you allowing your left heel come away from the ground at the top of the backswing. 2 are you letting your head move naturally throughout the swing rather than trying to keep it still 3 are your wrists and hold relaxed. Concentrate on those three and a full turn and you’ll get your own fullest swing. It’s not necessary to get the shaft to point to the target to make a full swing. Good luck with those thoughts 👍
Yesterday I pull left all day.. May be it’s my finish. Do you have any idea on what would be the cause of that mistake ?
Go to the range and see if you can make some 1/2 or 1/4 swings and make the clubface aim right of the target. Get the ball to go to the right if your target and see what you need to do to be able to make that happen. Once you have a comparison of right v left you can start to feel what straight feels like.
@@Easiestswing Thank’s a lot. I will try this on the range very soon !!!
Still not sure how you can get to the max setting. I can only do about 78 and that’s about it, 68 comfortably. No wonder my hits are so short.
Best to continue to practice at 68 then once a week move it just 1 mph you’ll surprise yourself over a few weeks how you are able to add 5-10 mph
Thank, I’ll give it a go. Please see my other post if you have time.
55 and over? at 53 im still a young buck? woo hoo! 😅😅 Great vid!
Almost a junior haha!! 😂
4 fused vertabraes? Which ones?
C4,5,6,7
McElroy is an excellent example of maxing out his distance with loads of equipment expense and gym time and I think he's destroying his body to do it.
I think this is a good observation. We see it in so many other competitive sports that the only way to excel is to push your body beyond its natural limits. Whilst it may get you to the top of a sport it is frightening to see how that can backfire later on in life.
Yes indeed, Bryson was on a path to disaster after he beefed up so much. That hand injury and diet change may extend his career 10 years and give him a less painful life at middle age.
Jack Nicklaus regularly hit the ball Rory's distance 60 years ago, without jumping out of his socks
True and had that was with persimmon. Did you see how much shorter Rory was with one of those drivers (around 50 yards shorter!)
Evertless power rather than powerless effort. Nice to have someone like yourself who is a bit older because it is impossible to do what the younger guys recommend.
Thanks - it’s great fun to be sharing a lifetime’s knowledge with so many golfers. Glad you feel you are benefiting 👍
the thing is when i swing relaxed and easy i have the tendency of flipping the wrists through impact
This is usually caused because some part of your body action is slowing or stopping in the through swing. If you can keep everything freewheeling into the follow through the wrists shouldn’t flip. The other cause can be leaving the clubface too open before impact so that your instincts square it up quickly at the last minute. If you watch some of our other videos they help you with this but this one is where I would start.
This One GOLF SWING Position Should be Coached to ALL GOLFERS
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Tour template for amateurs, which is everywhere on utube and often at club pro coaching level, has been a disaster for my game and resulted in so much inconsistency and some injury. Thank god I have found the 'easiest swing' method this last year to move forward with. It has so much more in common with the greats of the past, and the way the body naturally moves.
Wonderful to hear you have discovered the sanity of Easiest Swing it is such a pleasure to bring this to players such as yourself and to hear your success stories. Watch out for our new book which will be available within a few weeks “The Easiest Swing in Golf” it will be announced on our website and via our newsletter as soon as it is available. Thanks for your comment and your support
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Brilliant to hear Robert.
Swing speed is around 100mph based on ball speed. Not a lot of 60+ golfers swinging at 100 mph.
You are right of course but our intention is to help golfers to find more speed which they undoubtedly can if they can free themselves up more and release themselves from putting in too much physical effort. Players who are swinging at 70 mph are unlikely to suddenly get 100mph but perhaps they can add another 10mph with ease as this recent comment indicates...... “I’ve had both knees and hips replaced. My back is frequently sore. I’m still golfing but it can hurt to swing and distance has of course reduced. Then by chance I watched your video about being relaxed during the swing and some other tips on timing and tempo. I also began practicing La Danse. Since then, I have been hitting the ball like I’m 30 years younger, and without any pain! My drives are blasted down the middle (20-30 yards more). I waggle before swinging, checking there is no tension, then I trust my body to do what I want it to do. Bang, drive after drive crushed right at my target. Same improved results with my irons. And now I have this leg routine to practice (SLX). The change is amazing, like magic! Thank you” David Grabowski (69)
We get comments like this all the time so I do believe we are on the right tracks
I came to golf as a 48 year old who had to give up hockey and other sports due to leg injuries. In the nearly 4 years since I began to take golf more seriously (taking lessons, upgrading my equipment etc), I have noticed that golf has a couple of fatal flaws, one of which is touched on here so I would like to bring it up and see what kind of discussion happens.
It always confused me why people in golf seem to think that in order to be a good teacher, one must necessarily be a good player. Not just good, but in fact VERY good to excellent. What other sport in the world shares that thinking?? None that I know of. Second, every golf instructor I ever went to used professional players as examples for my training. The more I thought about it, the more absurd it seemed. Again, in what other sport do you use professional models as a way to instruct beginners?? None that I am aware of.
In both examples, the exact opposite seems to make more sense to me. I have found that most of the time the best coaches in any given sport were not particularly good players. There are many reasons for this but chief among them is likely that they know better what we are going through as beginners/novice players. They can relate to how we developed our games and what causes the plateaus that we get stuck on. And as far as using professional models for instructing beginner players, this makes no sense whatsoever. If I were going to teach someone to throw a ball (just as an example), I would certainly not start out by showing them a major league baseball pitcher! That would be crazy. There is a process to learning and when learning a physical skill, the best way is usually to break that skill down into pieces and parts that can be worked on separately or at least one at a time. I have often compared learning golf to learning a dance move. You don't dive right in and imitate the best dancers in the world, you begin by following the foot steps ONLY. THEN you learn the tempo and timing of those foot steps and then incorporate the hands and arms.
I am interested to see what everyone thinks, so please reply and let me know!
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Actually I’m little bit disagree with the concept that tour swing method has a more potential distance as your. Your method is more based on the laws of humans anatomy and biomechanics. Effort and speed is in default two opponents. The laws of biomechanics determine , the proximal force determines the speed of the distal limb. The big question in golf industry is what means proximal forces. Your method does not contradict the human anatomy, which means much less injury and, by tapping into the strength potential of the lower body, much greater potential for speed and, therefore, distance.
Thank you, you have just echoed in anatomical and scientific terms exactly what we passionately believe. Fabulous!!
I just turned 69 and love your channel
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No way, show the settings on the sim. Fraud
Sorry, is this a joke...?
Why would I bother doing that? …Even if I knew how to!