Verbal instruction is so subjective. "Spin the right shoulder down" "Spin the forearm down"...The cross-handed swing seems to demonstrate the movement Mr.Cowan wants from the right arm. "Spinning the forearm down" . Spinning is not twisting, is that correct?
You can say that - but my, that is a lot of information compressed in 35 minutes - Cowen doesn't speak one word without a purpose behind it - and how he can see what is happening when someone shoots..
Very refreshing to see a UA-cam instruction legend getting a lesson and not just getting it right straight away. Makes me feel better about my lessons. That's for sharing. 😊
Danny, Can you explain what he means by “spinning the right arm” -does he mean move down and around with the body or literally cork screw the arm straight down line throwing a punch?
@@scottbezsylko5476 He is saying “Spin ( rotate) the (fore)arm, NOT the wrist. Rotating/spinning the arm will square the face and by not rotating the wrist you will maintain the compression element of the swing. If you rotate the wrist, all you have is a “swing” ( with not much power or compression).
This video is beyond anything I’ve seen yet. I practiced these for a few days and then granted, it was on a sim. But played at my buddies house, where I normally score high 80’s to mid 90’s and hit a 77. It felt like nothing I’ve done before, I’m not quite getting the distances I’d like yet, as I’m not able to always keep that compression. But getting to the green in regulation or at least having a solid chance is something I’ve never been able to do until this. I hope it stick and I continue to improve. It’s amazing that 3 years of playing and watching videos and this felt like it just completely unlocked the swing.
The struggle is real. Great golfers are always students of the game. Thank you, Danny and Mr. Cowen, what a privilege to learn from these great instructors.
Danny it's very generous of you to share content like this. It puts your game in a vulnerable position but I feel like I'm learning a lot from this video.
What I appreciate about this most is that you showed the whole lesson. Including when you weren't getting and had to be corrected. As good as you are, it still took you time to get it right. Helps me understand as someone that's only been playing a couple years, it takes time to change habits and improve.
Simply world class! I have experienced this teaching method first hand by a Pete Cowan disciple and it works. I am 74 and have had both hips replaced and the results have been encouraging to say the least. Natural forces not manipulation!
I'm going to save this one, because there is a lot to process and implement. I think it will take a while. Spin the forearm...spin the forearm...spin the...
THANK YOU for having the humility to allow yourself as teacher be taught. I rarely compress the ball - 2 hours practicing this and I’m hitting balls like never before. There’s no quick fix in golf and I’ll feel the pain now and again on the course but I’m committed to rebuild my swing on this because it’s worked like nothing else before. Exciting! 🙏
It’s not about humility - it astonishes me how many people are too stubborn to accept help from others and dismiss them through arrogance and stubbornness who won’t listen to anyone who may be correct about an issue they argued passionately their opinion could not be wrong - these people are the biggest waste of oxygen to mankind - if you have any sort of IQ you understand that knowledge comes in part from others - if you were going into a quiz and people have answers to help you - why on gods earth would you dismiss this or turn it down? An intelligent person listens to every single piece of info they can and strengthen their knowledge, I’ve seen people dismiss opinions before they’ve spoke because they do not have the intelligence to be able to understand that genius comes from learning from as many sources as possible to bolster their knowledge, I would listen to ten people of any age on a subject and take each piece of advice and internally dismiss what I feel is not helpful but give a chance! The next thing they might say may help me greatly - I just don’t get why anyone would want to be thicker for not being able to accept others views that may have just one thing that helps you massively. The best example - tiger woods has a coach - the best player ever listens to knowledge from someone who most the world don’t know!
Pete knows golf swing mechanics so well, he can observe subtle differences and pick out immediately why a shot deviated, and how to correct it….so brilliant and so experienced with such a variety of swing types. Great session!
Danny your first video with Pete Cowan really changed my short game, I love his philosophy, and being a Yorkshireman myself his dry Yorkshire wit “just like yer messin around” !! In his chipping and pitching lesson ( which I re-visit often) there are some absolute jewel’s of information and this video is the same, my coach is a strong advocate of compressing the ball and to do this, by exiting the swing left. I have always realized that keeping the right elbow into the body creates a consistent swing leading to a more powerful compression and pure strike, but the question I always asked myself was how to get the feeling, one thing I tried to do was to feel as if I was hitting out of my right trouser pocket!! I’ll be leaving early tomorrow to drive back to the UK and spend a month around the Leeds area and Hopefully to get a round or two out at your Dads course Scarthingwell before I return to Spain! Thanks again I love your lessons, but then again thas a Yorkshire lad. ( tha can take the lad outa Yorkshire but tha can’t take Yorkshire outa t lad ) Best wishes David Hudson Costa Blanca Spain 🇪🇸
Wow! Went to the range straight away and what a difference. Finally, I have clarity of thought and so much confusion has evaporated. I now watch this before every session, brilliant video from a master coach. Well done Danny, this is a game changer for me
You are the best of the best instructors out here. Showing the real world lessons are not easy to do. It does take time to get the mechanics correct. I do not see how I can duplicate this action but will try to work on it. Thanks, cause you will never see this lesson anywhere else.
Danny, yet another great instruction video! I am immediately applied it at the Driving Range. Question: would you apply the same technique to woods and hybrids? Or is this more suited for irons
@@janschotte8527that's exactly what I want to know. I tried it tonight with hybrid and 3 wood off the deck ( something I struggle with and it seemed to work....started to shit myself as it seemed effortless)
When he explains what Hogan means when Hogan said, "I wish I had 3 right hands" , at about 5:08, is where things start really making sense. I am glad your coach was able to add that into the lesson. Thank you Danny, and Mr. Cowen. (And Mr. Hogan)😆
Pete Cowen is so unique in his approach and one of the few instructors that properly discusses the right arm and forearm emphasis in the golf swing. Maybe the single greatest video ever capturing golf's true "secret". The GOAT, no wonder Rory has one of the finest actions of all time. Thanks for this video Danny!
This video has single handedly made my iron striking worlds better, I’ve been trying everything! Incredible lesson thank you guys so much. I’d love to see how this tip applies to the driver if possible in the future. Keep up the great content!
After spending some time hitting balls yesterday, my interpretation of “spinning the right arm down” is the upper arm remains glued to the torso and it is the forearm that “spins” down to the ball. At the same time the right wrist remains in flexion (wrist cock). It is the correct body turn that squares up the face. Think of it as the right arm “uncocks” at the elbow applying force and pressure to the back of the ball. It is amazing how far you can hit a ball with a short backswing, cocked wrist and a little timing.
Thanks. The "spin" term was confusing me also. I'm still not sure I see how the spinning is limited to the forearm. What seems to give me the best result feels like the right forearm, with wrist cock maintained, drops against the back of the ball as my upper body turns and clears. I wonder if I have it right.
Thanks for your post because his "spin down" is clear as mud, lol. The word "spin" doesn't make sense to me. But he's Brit and I'm not; I can barely read, from the deep south USA.
Danny and Pete! I can’t thank you enough for this lesson. I took this swing straight to the course, and started to hit the straightest shots ever. I’m 70 years young 😂
Danny ,of all your videos. This one trumps them all. I just love this one. I have seen it probably 6/7 times . Everytime I learn something new from this. I am 56 years young , a Sunday to Sunday player and I do not go to practice range . I have yet to capture the major essence of this video in my game. But whatever I have imbibed ,it has translated to massive shots especially from irons . I use a 4 iron as my second shot on a par 5 , I do not use fairway Woods. Last Sunday ,for the first time in my life ,I hit second ball on the green of a par 5 . I am getting young again. Thank you
I would like to say a couple of things about this as well as give a WARNING: First of all kudos to Danny for letting us see that he too is constantly seeking to improve his swing which shows that golf is a never ending journey. Secondly; it was a brilliant instructional video and probably the best I have seen. No nonsense, brutally to the point and lead me to have a new understanding of how to properly compresses the ball. I was so inspired I went straight out into my garden and started doing these practice methods. At first I just hit the ball fat, and I mean really fat and for the first time I understood just how much hand manipulation I was doing. Really scary revelation. After about an hour my brain got a glimpse of what was going on and I started to get a feel for it. When my brain "got it" it made the swing seem very simple and I was getting amazing power even from just half swings. I can kind of understand now why John Rahm does a very short backswing, the compression you get is incredible. Now here's the WARNING; Once your brain understands this and you get the feel of it; it is very very difficult to go back. After a couple of hours of getting the feel of this swing I tried my old swing again and it suddenly felt weak and had no power. If felt like I was guessing and that I had always been guessing. So if you try this method in any serious way it could be that you have to commit to it, of which I now have. I have a feeling my 11 handicap will go higher for a while but over time I believe it will fall dramatically. This knowledge is a revelation!
If you want your handicap to drop simply obsess with the short game instead of the golf swing. lol. Funny but true, this lesson was given by Lynn Blake years ago. He of the Golf Machine fame. He also addressed it in context of hitters and swingers. Both work but "hitting" is now the prevailing technique .... certainly with the irons😊
@@steveperryman8102 For sure the short game is a vital part of the game. But even so, the base of the swing, the grip and the motion has to be correct from the beginning. iI do practice a lot with chipping and I am better some days than others but I would say putting was the weakest element of my game but Im working on it.
I love your videos, Danny, but no matter how many times I watch this, I really don't understand what "spinning the forearm down" means. Sometimes its "spin the clubhead down" and sometimes its "spin the forearms down" It seems very subtle, and I wish there was some objective measure (anatomical?) to clearly identify what is meant.@@DanielMaude
What a privilege to watch such an eagle-eyed coach analyze your swing. I may have to watch it about 20 more times. His showing the subtle difference between the draw and the fade at the end was masterful. I am glad you were able to share this with us Danny and what a gracious man your coach is.
Danny, I’ve truly enjoyed your channel. The visual graphics combined with intuitive descriptions and feels help me make the necessary adjustments. Thank you!
@@matrix35 FYI he has. .. vs a few years back. I myself can handle personalities like his if they have something of value to offer. Critiquing vs criticizing. Maybe that's why I didn't notice it so much. This video w/Peter has helped me more than any one video on golf. Peter talked once of getting a T shirt from grandson saying grumpy old man and he admitted to his impatience's .
This is what he taught me and many others who were playing the uk amateur circuit back in the early to mid 90’s. When he was the pro at Lindrick. His attention to detail and the drills he taught were invaluable. We used to load the right side, so the right shoulder felt really under pressure.
NGL, I've always thought Pete was cocky but I very quickly realized it's simply confidence. Ironically I started to do this motion naturally when I began working on keeping the face "square" all the way through my swing. Instantly compression exploded. Incredibly useful videos mate & whenever my swing gets out of sorts I just scroll through your library to find a fix. Cheers!
@@michaeldiangelo1735 My AOA is around 3 down with irons & 5 up with driver so the biggest difference with driver (personally) is to be more conscious of swinging in to out. If I "cover the ball" with driver it'll hook. Nobody ever wants a hook. I spent a year learning how to hit one just so I could never do it again. 😂
Fantastic once again, Danny. This is priceless. What other UA-cam coach would share their lessons with us?! Says so much about how genuine you are in trying to help us improve.
This video is the truth of it. I did this drill just one time to get a feel of the right arm position and then just duplicated on my load. It does feel awkward at first but by the end of a bucket of balls it was pretty much muscle memory. Both my distance AND most importantly my consistency were instantly improved. I can drop 18 of 20 balls on the green in good position from 50 yds. I'd been lucky to do that with 5 of 20 before. Keeping that right elbow close to your body is what allows me to be consistent and also forces my body into the shot. Its almost like your mid section, abdomen and right arm become one allowing you to consistently use your body. will promise anyone who tries this technique whether, rookie or veteran golfer, their consistency and distance will improve. Thank you for this invaluable video!
Love that! Pete explains it so simply and logically. 👏🏻 It might take a while to get it right but the explanation and drills aren’t that complicated. Off to the range!! 😂
This is the one Danny. This is THE ONE! I tried this on a practice area and on range and even with my sore back I hit the most solid shots ever. And easy! As a seniorgolfer I really think I've now found something to improve my game. Million thanks and all the best!
Hey Denny, the session completely changed my swing. The consistency, the strokes and the speed have improved significantly. Thank you for the virtual tutoring!
The very last seconds of the video were gold. That’s exactly how I felt. I was throwing and turning it down early, so it’s a nice draw. As long as I keep turning, it’s a right to left on every shot, but turning it down with my forearm just provides better compression. I Can hit little punch shots without throwing it early and it really becomes my “straight shot”. A little over drops right, a little under drops left. The part that was hard to figure out is when he talked about “swinging down and into you.” I took that to mean, swinging left past the ball…versus letting hands work out away from your body (like hitting to the second baseman).
My compliments to you, Mr. Cowen and your team. This was the best golf swing video I’ve ever seen. Watched it 3 times and shared the video with various friends, including the head golf pro and assistant golf pro at my club. It’s helped me to develop better ball compression and consistency with my swing.
Nothing better than Pete Cowen and Danny Maude together! Pete makes it very clear that you must get in the proper delivery position to hit the ball and not manipulate. I can’t wait to do the cat handed drill. Thanks for delivering the best golf instruction available.
YES!!!! 7 out of 10 swings feel like a sweet spot. I still slice and shank sometimes, but it's because of a bad habit. I still watch this video and practice every time. I started playing golf four months ago, and the last three weeks have been the best I've ever played.
Hi Danny, its good to see even a player of your ability struggling slightly with a swing change as we all want instant success. From the comfort of my armchair this video looks informative in many ways, I like the fact Pete is saying and showing what a lot of golfers do wrong as its all very well showing you whats right. Looking forward to practicing this at the range today. As always, keep up the great videos, you really are the best out there IMO 👊
That’s a world class lesson right there …totally free of cost. I always wondered how to swing it like a pro. You are the man Danny. Thanks a lot for the collaboration.
Will I remember! What a fabulous Saturday morning. Being the best doesn’t ever mean you know everything but you know where to go to get the answers. What a combo you guys make Pete C with his knowledge and Danny M with his understanding and perfect questions.
Excellent information! Coach Cowen definitely understands the golf swing. He is a great taskmaster but I grew up with and received taskmaster tutelage in the military so I am used to this instructional process and it works. I begin every practice session by striking pitch shots with only my right hand. This forces me to use my forearm correctly otherwise I couldn't strike the ball solidly at all. This gets me back in touch with the proper impact position. Once can't flip or early release with this drill. That's how I get the club head face turned down onto the ball. I learned the importance of impact work by years of watching a senior tour player (at the same range I used) begin each practice session by spending 20 to 30 minutes on achieving solid impact with short pitch shots. At times he would even slip on one of those crazy golf shirts to get the feel of achieving impact pressure and shaft lean properly. Peter (and many coaches) uses terminology that needs to be interpreted correctly. "Spinning the right forearm down" is something I understand only because I have already learned how to do what he described. If I was still early releasing like most of us do, I might struggle with his terminology. As golf students, our job is to put in the work so we can connect the dots from good instruction and apply it to our individual swing form.
Masterclass, the second camera clearly demonstrating the unsuccessful attempts in slow mo really made understand his principles better than any other video I’ve seen them expressed. Well done. First class 🙏😎
This was fabulous to watch. It just shows us how important getting lessons from someone who knows what he’s talking about can do to your game. I never knew that we should use the right arm like this an$ just turn. I’ll be in my yard practicing this today. Thanks, Danny, for shaping this lesson, and thank you, Mr. Cowan for giving it. Wish could afford to have some lessons from him in person. Cheers.
Best golf instructional video ever. If you want to understand early extension watch this video closely. Spinning the right arm down creates compression and solves early extension too. Using this method, I recently carried a gap wedge uphill into the wind 125 yards.
Danny, awesome awesome lesson. I’m a 9 handicapper who has spent a lifetime playing high weak fades with an open club face. Watched your session with Pete 3 times. First 10 balls, spinning the right forearm and letting the body react, turning the club face down on the ball. Compression! Cheers.
This is the third time I've watched this and it's still the fastest 36 minutes of all time. At 21:50 there certainly is a key, "I want the inside to keep turning to stabilize the outside"; it may not be the the only key but it is part of what makes an accomplished striker of the ball. This one thing will comprise a major part of my future practice sessions and will be a prime swing key when playing.
This has been a well spent one-half hour with you and Pete Cowan! This is what I have been been working on for a while, the right arm elbow into the side and rolling the forearm on the downswing! I have also archived this video in order for me to revisit it! Well Done Danny and Pete!
This is by far the best instructional video I have ever watched. Wish I had seen it 20 years ago one of the secret moves that separates pros and amateurs. Thanks
What a great insight of the importance of the correct use of the right arm to help shape improved compression. As a 20+ handicapper, the challenge will be application of this skill which proved to take some time for a pro golfer such as you Danny - love the simplicity of how it was delivered by Pete even if its execution may be difficult for a number of your subscribers. Love your weekly Saturday morning videos Danny 👍
One of the most fascinating videos I've ever seen on Golf YT. I'd give my right arm to have an hour lesson with this fella. Actually based on this video it's probably better to give my left.
this is easily one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. this definitely belongs in my personal Mount Rushmore of top four five instructional videos by far. thank you so much for recording and sharing this Danny we really really appreciate it I'm here at the golf range I cannot wait to try to give this a shot this is fantastic. 🙏👍
AMAZING LESSON🔥🔥 This is the BEST video I have seen on UA-cam for the weekend warriors to try and get a good controlled swing that they can work on and get better over time. I am going to try this today and the range. Thanks so much Danny for what you do to help us try to get better. Not all os us have the means to get lessons from Coaches like this. Cheers👍👍
Pete Cowen is really speaking to me. He's said a couple of things that really makes sense and shows he understands the need to show people in different ways for them to understand the feel of the shot. Brilliant video 👏
As a person who has the right elbow get too far behind the body and separated from the left at the top of the swing (because it feels powerful), this lesson is golden. So much easier to believe a swing theory/lesson when it's taught by one of the great instructors who has seen everything in the golf swing. Really like Pete's direct approach.
Took this straight to the course and had one of my best rounds in many years. It is not straight forward and when I tried to speed it up I struggled. but simply slowing it down the pressure gave the the same distance i used to have with a lot more accuracy. Thanks so much for this Danny and Pete
Danny I just want to say thank you! I came across this video and OMG! There are times when someone explains something that just clicks, he said something to the effect during the video “when you don’t understand the feel it doesn’t make sense” and that’s how I’ve felt about my golf game but Pete explanation and description just made sense in such a vivid way! Bravo! New fan! New subscriber. Thank you
Love this! Saw this the first time four months ago and my handicap has gone from eleven to seven. Loved your humility being the student and watching Pete Cowen coach.
Thank you for sharing this Danny you’re a great coach. Love your videos. Pete’s insight on the swing is spectacular. It has immediately improved my game and ball striking. My only problem is figuring out how to turn that right forearm down and not create big hooks. Any help with this would be appreciated.
@@stevecampbell5928 Same concept to apply pressure by accelerating your right arm speed from your right waist all the way through to finish. The only difference is that your driver swing path would be flatter and more around your body. And of course you stand much further from the ball than the iron hitting down more vertically.
Watched this video 10+ times and counting. So helpful. In trying to maintain this right forearm pressure, I'm finding that my grip that I used going into watching the video lacks the stability to maintain right forearm pressure. So in turn, I've been fine tuning my grip to find the sweet spot that helps to maintain stable and effortless right forearm pressure. Such a transformative video- THANK YOU!!
This is absolute DYNAMITE 🧨 I watched this lesson before heading out for a round. I’ve been in purgatory for absolute months with my game. Trying all sorts of quick fixes (which I know isn’t the answer). This is by far so relatable both visually and mechanically to do. I play off 3 but it’s been more like 23 for months. Went out and shot 4 over today with this feel and really working on it. I’ll take this to the range and graft this into muscle memory now. Best advice in such a long time!! Well done, Maud! 🎉
I lost count of how many times I said Danny is one the best Golf Instructor out there. Now we know how generous he actually is. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍
What's refreshing is to watch the now instructor turned student struggle to get what the instructor is trying to teach. Meaning that it's not easy it takes work and more work to get it right. Great video thanks for sharing
If I were a young lad (as opposed to an old broken down duffer) and looking to learn, you would be someone I'd take lessons from with confidence. This and the short game video are great. Oh and shouldn't we all be " messin' about" :)@@DanielMaude
Just watched halfway through. Got up and had a cheeky indoor practice swing. My god, the difference in release of the club head after this was amazing. I released late but always managed to catch up on the course. I never realised the arms could move this early. Also my back didn't hurt 🙂. Thank you for an amazing video.
So much to admire about this video. 1 your own quest for improvement 2 you sharing that with your viewers 3 the simple explanation of maintaining the right wrist angle and being able to relate that to Michael Hebrons the inside moves the outside. I’m only sorry I watched this on a Sunday night and not Sunday morning thanks Danny
This popped up on my feed this morning. This is exactly what I've been working on for the past month. Pete's explanation of the right forearm rotating down while maintaining wrist conditions was eye opening. I've been wondering for quite some time how the pros are able to have their wrist conditions as such at impact. I've tried that motor pattern quite a few times and could never understand how they did it. I wasn't rotating my forearm. Pete's ability to voice what needs to happen in the simplistic way he does is a massive reason he is regarded as the top teacher in the game.
@WindigoMac you can't physically rotate the forearm independent of the wrist. Squaring the clubface is done through the rotation of the forearm. I wasn't rotating that portion of my arm. I was trying to rotate the upper arm to achieve the proper wrist conditions. Rotating also takes the flip of the wrist or hands out of it. The rotation of the forearm is way more consistent as well. Trying to time up the flip consistently is nearly impossible
How cathartic to see you going thru the same learning process with a coach as we do! The tension, anxiety, etc.! Excellent! Hard to believe tho that you need to improve at anything! Thx, G
Loved the kack handed drill…it completely changed how I was thinking about the trail arm position and action and simplified the movement. At first, pressuring the downswing worked great, then I hit low duck hooks…then it clicked and I could hit as hard as I wanted through the ball with my right hand and get a low hard flight. Normally, if I hit hard with the right, I get a high hook…flipping. The driver felt like a sledgehammer right out the middle of the face. So, it works great on the range! Now to take it to the course. It took about 80 balls on the range, so I should “click” on the course on hole #14. 😮😊. I started rationing my UA-cam videos as I was filling my head with crap, but I am so glad I watched this one. Thank you, Danny.
A truly revolutionary method of showing the actual golf swing by clear example. The matter of fact way of detailing the holy grail of the precise elements of the correct golf swing utilizing the proper and proven technique is the mike drop. One need not be stuck with endless and unfounded manipulations…There are no words for how much I appreciate all that you’ve shared. 😊
It's amazing how Pete can see exactly what Danny did wrong in some of the practice swings, and it literally takes a slow-mo replay for me to barely catch up 🤣. Great video Danny, by far my favorite YT channel.
Thanks for this Danny, Pete, what a legend, I have watched this video over and over, went straight to the range and oh my God, when you get it right, it goes off like a bullet, I’m now trying to ingrain it.
I have tested the new technique. Brilliant! I got additional distance, and it's so much smoother and requires less effort. Now I got the new concept. The right palm degree and extend my arm to create the feeling. Threw away my decade of old swing and no turning back. You are the man !
Easily the best video about the swing on UA-cam! I cannot believe we get all of this info from one of the best coaches for free! I’ve watched this video at least 20 times. It has helped me so much. Thanks to both of you!
Danny, thanks so much for sharing this and having the humility about your own game to help others like me. I’ve applied this to my practice sessions the past several days and it is making a monumental difference! I played 9 holes today 1 over, and have picked up between 15-20 yards with virtually all my clubs, with what feels like a half swing! Simply amazing! 😊😊
same, I hit a driver at one hole and was easily 40 yards further than i was at the same hole last week, 3 over for the front nine, 4 over for the back 9.
I played a pro-am with peter cowen when he was playing 30 odd years ago - What a super guy he was then and is now. He gave me a 10 minute lesson after the round about my grip. He mentioned about throwing a ball in this video, exactly like he told me with my grip. Hold the club the same way as if you are throwing a ball. Genius!!
Great video! 2 questions: 1. You might need to explain the spinning of the right forearm in another video. Does he mean losing the pre-set flex and extending the elbow? 2. Does the same principle apply to driver, as this seems to geared more to short-mid irons and hence better compression. Not sure how this would work when trying to hit a driver on the up? (If that makes sense?!) Thanks as always!
Danny - I was going to ask you to explain “spinning the right forearm” in a future video as well. I’m not sure how to spin the forearm without turning the hands…. Thanks @ameetpatel
I wondered about the driver too. I had pinned my right elbow in on my takeaway this year to get rid of a tiresome slice but once in a while I'd rip a big slice or hook and thought it had to do with my downswing. Saw this video and went to the range today. It's not an easy move but I was able to start seeing improvement in accuracy within the first bucket and maybe a little improvement in distance. It got easier by the 2nd bucket. I changed my grip a tad by moving my right hand down so that it was facing the target at impact. I think this is going to work and I'll try this Tuesday in my senior league scramble and try to let you know how it turned out.
'Pickers and Flickers' resonated with me! Pete has just uncomplicated the golf swing for me. Good to see the coach being coached - you never stop learning this frustrating game!
i watch this video every time before i practice and play and it has taken 11 shots off my handicap in 7 weeks its hasn't made my ball striking better its has made it unbelievable i play with my uncle and he keeps asking me how to do it as he sees how much better I'm playing plus for the first time i understand how to fade and draw with a lot of practicebut its worth it just realised i have been watching Danny for over a year, and the videos have taught me more than any other coach on the net Cheers Danny
If anyone was watching Live on the Range at The Open, I think this is EXACTLY what Pete was teaching Darren Clark. This is an awesome video Danny. Thanks for sharing.
Pete Cowen is the best coach there is, no doubt about it! Great explanations and make the thought process in golf understandable! Can't wait to get to the range for practice! Thanks to both of you!
Super awesome feedback and instruction on what the right side does. That pressure from the right forearm is the money and the power. Makes so much sense too since the right hand is dominant in a right-handed player playing right-handed. The cack-handed drill to get the feels and movements correct and repetitive is great. I think the key is starting with the short hip high shots to get the feel for it in a slower swing. This is outstanding that you have done this Danny, thank you for your humility and for sharing this. Thank you, Pete for this great instruction.
I really enjoy all your content and this is no exception. Would be good to see you keep the viewers informed on how you are progressing with some follow up sessions
I have followed Danny for some time and all of his lessons are great, but this has been a revelation, a real game changer for me. Since watching this video, I have never hit shots so solidly - longer and straighter. My scores have dropped by 8-10 strokes!
I have just started doing this, the feeling or right elbow staying connected and the distance and consitency is mental compared to my usual game. I am a 20 handicapper (not for long hopefully) but I'm starting to feel I can par most holes when I don't make silly choices or let my ego take over. It's hopefully a game changer for me.
@@elijahgutierrez7695 honest answer is I've shot my lowest round, 82 on a par 72. I have managed to get out every day since because I'm on holiday which always helps but honestly gets rid of so many variables.
Pete has the ability to analyse a shot & know how it can be improved. He noticed improvements & faults with each strike. The elite professional golfers strike the ball so differently to high handicappers. A very interesting video.
Your willingness to show yourself in this kind of position , of receiving coaching, is one of the reasons you're such a great content creator / coach.
I appreciate that, always learning
I was thinking the same. Your willingness to be taught is brilliant.
Agreed
Agreed 100%
Verbal instruction is so subjective. "Spin the right shoulder down" "Spin the forearm down"...The cross-handed swing seems to demonstrate the movement Mr.Cowan wants from the right arm. "Spinning the forearm down" . Spinning is not twisting, is that correct?
These are the real secrets of golf, never seen a lesson like this before. Straight to the meat, no gimmicks.
You can say that - but my, that is a lot of information compressed in 35 minutes - Cowen doesn't speak one word without a purpose behind it - and how he can see what is happening when someone shoots..
@@bollabjorn2410 comes with years of experience
Read the 5 Lessons by Ben Hogan.
Very refreshing to see a UA-cam instruction legend getting a lesson and not just getting it right straight away. Makes me feel better about my lessons. That's for sharing. 😊
Really happy to help
Danny, Can you explain what he means by “spinning the right arm” -does he mean move down and around with the body or literally cork screw the arm straight down line throwing a punch?
@@scottbezsylko5476 He is saying “Spin ( rotate) the (fore)arm, NOT the wrist.
Rotating/spinning the arm will square the face and by not rotating the wrist you will maintain the compression element of the swing. If you rotate the wrist, all you have is a “swing” ( with not much power or compression).
Amen.
This video is beyond anything I’ve seen yet. I practiced these for a few days and then granted, it was on a sim. But played at my buddies house, where I normally score high 80’s to mid 90’s and hit a 77. It felt like nothing I’ve done before, I’m not quite getting the distances I’d like yet, as I’m not able to always keep that compression. But getting to the green in regulation or at least having a solid chance is something I’ve never been able to do until this. I hope it stick and I continue to improve. It’s amazing that 3 years of playing and watching videos and this felt like it just completely unlocked the swing.
Keep up the good work
The struggle is real. Great golfers are always students of the game. Thank you, Danny and Mr. Cowen, what a privilege to learn from these great instructors.
Really kind of you
I am a student of the game as well. I think this was a great video. Kudos to Pete Cowan. Great simple wisdom about the swing.
Danny it's very generous of you to share content like this. It puts your game in a vulnerable position but I feel like I'm learning a lot from this video.
Thank you
This video is pure gold. I’ve watched it about 20 times and every time I pick up on new detailed feels. Thank you
Same 😂
@@anthonycore7391 same here
Same but more like 100
Turn it down.
Tried it today on the range and flushed the irons, and woods off the deck, but good lord the driver was awful, with high hooks, many off the dome.
@@theothersideofegoyeah, it would be nice if they added any information that relates to the driver.
What I appreciate about this most is that you showed the whole lesson. Including when you weren't getting and had to be corrected. As good as you are, it still took you time to get it right. Helps me understand as someone that's only been playing a couple years, it takes time to change habits and improve.
absolutely right, we are always trying to improve and it can take time to recognise the feelings
Simply world class!
I have experienced this teaching method first hand by a Pete Cowan disciple and it works. I am 74 and have had both hips replaced and the results have been encouraging to say the least. Natural forces not manipulation!
Must be one of the best golf tuition videos on UA-cam! Can't thank Danny and Pete enough
Really happy to help
@@DanielMaudejust the spinning part is hard to translate into a real world move, can you simplify it for non pro (high handicap) like me please?
@@rogb3199all that the right arm is doing is straightening and when this happens the muscles naturally spin
@danielmaude
I Understand it conceptually. But would love to see you illustrate the arm “spinning” in slow motion.
I'm going to save this one, because there is a lot to process and implement. I think it will take a while. Spin the forearm...spin the forearm...spin the...
THANK YOU for having the humility to allow yourself as teacher be taught. I rarely compress the ball - 2 hours practicing this and I’m hitting balls like never before. There’s no quick fix in golf and I’ll feel the pain now and again on the course but I’m committed to rebuild my swing on this because it’s worked like nothing else before. Exciting! 🙏
Tommy Fleetwood talks about a slight bow in the right wrist at set up. He says it feels like he's got a "preloaded shot".
😅😅😊 1:37
It’s not about humility - it astonishes me how many people are too stubborn to accept help from others and dismiss them through arrogance and stubbornness who won’t listen to anyone who may be correct about an issue they argued passionately their opinion could not be wrong - these people are the biggest waste of oxygen to mankind - if you have any sort of IQ you understand that knowledge comes in part from others - if you were going into a quiz and people have answers to help you - why on gods earth would you dismiss this or turn it down? An intelligent person listens to every single piece of info they can and strengthen their knowledge, I’ve seen people dismiss opinions before they’ve spoke because they do not have the intelligence to be able to understand that genius comes from learning from as many sources as possible to bolster their knowledge, I would listen to ten people of any age on a subject and take each piece of advice and internally dismiss what I feel is not helpful but give a chance! The next thing they might say may help me greatly - I just don’t get why anyone would want to be thicker for not being able to accept others views that may have just one thing that helps you massively. The best example - tiger woods has a coach - the best player ever listens to knowledge from someone who most the world don’t know!
100% humility for Danny to put himself out there like that. Wonderful video!
Congratulations!
Pete knows golf swing mechanics so well, he can observe subtle differences and pick out immediately why a shot deviated, and how to correct it….so brilliant and so experienced with such a variety of swing types. Great session!
Absolutely
You’ve raised the bar here mate . Now that’s a real lesson by a master .thanks a million mate
Indeed, this is a JEWEL Thank you Danny for making this possible 🙏🙏🙏
Pleasure David, it was a fun lesson
@@rudyk1115pleasure, glad you enjoyed it
Danny your first video with Pete Cowan really changed my short game, I love his philosophy, and being a Yorkshireman myself his dry Yorkshire wit “just like yer messin around” !! In his chipping and pitching lesson ( which I re-visit often) there are some absolute jewel’s of information and this video is the same, my coach is a strong advocate of compressing the ball and to do this, by exiting the swing left. I have always realized that keeping the right elbow into the body creates a consistent swing leading to a more powerful compression and pure strike, but the question I always asked myself was how to get the feeling, one thing I tried to do was to feel as if I was hitting out of my right trouser pocket!!
I’ll be leaving early tomorrow to drive back to the UK and spend a month around the Leeds area and Hopefully to get a round or two out at your Dads course Scarthingwell before I return to Spain!
Thanks again I love your lessons, but then again thas a Yorkshire lad. ( tha can take the lad outa Yorkshire but tha can’t take Yorkshire outa t lad )
Best wishes David Hudson
Costa Blanca Spain 🇪🇸
Wow! Went to the range straight away and what a difference. Finally, I have clarity of thought and so much confusion has evaporated. I now watch this before every session, brilliant video from a master coach. Well done Danny, this is a game changer for me
It's a very honest and humble thing to just put yourself back in the scholar's role...we all can learn a huge lot here. thank you very much, Danny.
Really happy to help
You are the best of the best instructors out here. Showing the real world lessons are not easy to do. It does take time to get the mechanics correct. I do not see how I can duplicate this action but will try to work on it. Thanks, cause you will never see this lesson anywhere else.
@@garyfarmer5855thank you, I’m going to create a follow up this weekend
Danny, yet another great instruction video! I am immediately applied it at the Driving Range. Question: would you apply the same technique to woods and hybrids? Or is this more suited for irons
@@janschotte8527that's exactly what I want to know. I tried it tonight with hybrid and 3 wood off the deck ( something I struggle with and it seemed to work....started to shit myself as it seemed effortless)
When he explains what Hogan means when Hogan said, "I wish I had 3 right hands" , at about 5:08, is where things start really making sense. I am glad your coach was able to add that into the lesson. Thank you Danny, and Mr. Cowen.
(And Mr. Hogan)😆
Pete Cowen is so unique in his approach and one of the few instructors that properly discusses the right arm and forearm emphasis in the golf swing. Maybe the single greatest video ever capturing golf's true "secret". The GOAT, no wonder Rory has one of the finest actions of all time. Thanks for this video Danny!
Pleasure Rick, all the best
This video has single handedly made my iron striking worlds better, I’ve been trying everything! Incredible lesson thank you guys so much. I’d love to see how this tip applies to the driver if possible in the future. Keep up the great content!
Me too! I went out to practice today. Completely changed my game!
@@powerpath659 Same! What a difference!
After spending some time hitting balls yesterday, my interpretation of “spinning the right arm down” is the upper arm remains glued to the torso and it is the forearm that “spins” down to the ball. At the same time the right wrist remains in flexion (wrist cock). It is the correct body turn that squares up the face. Think of it as the right arm “uncocks” at the elbow applying force and pressure to the back of the ball. It is amazing how far you can hit a ball with a short backswing, cocked wrist and a little timing.
That’s correct Randy
Thanks. The "spin" term was confusing me also. I'm still not sure I see how the spinning is limited to the forearm. What seems to give me the best result feels like the right forearm, with wrist cock maintained, drops against the back of the ball as my upper body turns and clears. I wonder if I have it right.
Thanks for your post because his "spin down" is clear as mud, lol. The word "spin" doesn't make sense to me. But he's Brit and I'm not; I can barely read, from the deep south USA.
Danny and Pete! I can’t thank you enough for this lesson. I took this swing straight to the course, and started to hit the straightest shots ever. I’m 70 years young 😂
Amazing to hear George well done
Chowsy went low boys !
Danny ,of all your videos. This one trumps them all. I just love this one. I have seen it probably 6/7 times . Everytime I learn something new from this.
I am 56 years young , a Sunday to Sunday player and I do not go to practice range . I have yet to capture the major essence of this video in my game. But whatever I have imbibed ,it has translated to massive shots especially from irons . I use a 4 iron as my second shot on a par 5 , I do not use fairway Woods. Last Sunday ,for the first time in my life ,I hit second ball on the green of a par 5 .
I am getting young again.
Thank you
Amazing to hear
I would like to say a couple of things about this as well as give a WARNING:
First of all kudos to Danny for letting us see that he too is constantly seeking to improve his swing which shows that golf is a never ending journey.
Secondly; it was a brilliant instructional video and probably the best I have seen. No nonsense, brutally to the point and lead me to have a new understanding of how to properly compresses the ball. I was so inspired I went straight out into my garden and started doing these practice methods. At first I just hit the ball fat, and I mean really fat and for the first time I understood just how much hand manipulation I was doing. Really scary revelation. After about an hour my brain got a glimpse of what was going on and I started to get a feel for it. When my brain "got it" it made the swing seem very simple and I was getting amazing power even from just half swings. I can kind of understand now why John Rahm does a very short backswing, the compression you get is incredible.
Now here's the WARNING; Once your brain understands this and you get the feel of it; it is very very difficult to go back. After a couple of hours of getting the feel of this swing I tried my old swing again and it suddenly felt weak and had no power. If felt like I was guessing and that I had always been guessing. So if you try this method in any serious way it could be that you have to commit to it, of which I now have. I have a feeling my 11 handicap will go higher for a while but over time I believe it will fall dramatically. This knowledge is a revelation!
If you want your handicap to drop simply obsess with the short game instead of the golf swing. lol. Funny but true, this lesson was given by Lynn Blake years ago. He of the Golf Machine fame. He also addressed it in context of hitters and swingers. Both work but "hitting" is now the prevailing technique .... certainly with the irons😊
@@steveperryman8102 For sure the short game is a vital part of the game. But even so, the base of the swing, the grip and the motion has to be correct from the beginning. iI do practice a lot with chipping and I am better some days than others but I would say putting was the weakest element of my game but Im working on it.
@@golfingart Learn to love putting, not suffer it, and you will improve rapidly ....
@@steveperryman8102wow. Lol
@@steveperryman8102 Good advice, I appreciate it - I promise I will try - cheers!
It takes alot of humility for the teacher to become a student. I truly enjoyed this video. Thanks for doing what you do.
Thank you 😁
I love your videos, Danny, but no matter how many times I watch this, I really don't understand what "spinning the forearm down" means. Sometimes its "spin the clubhead down" and sometimes its "spin the forearms down" It seems very subtle, and I wish there was some objective measure (anatomical?) to clearly identify what is meant.@@DanielMaude
Yes, I noticed when Pete Cowen spoke, Danny stopped and listened. I also loved the honesty of both men.
What a privilege to watch such an eagle-eyed coach analyze your swing. I may have to watch it about 20 more times. His showing the subtle difference between the draw and the fade at the end was masterful. I am glad you were able to share this with us Danny and what a gracious man your coach is.
It was awesome to be part of
Danny,
I’ve truly enjoyed your channel. The visual graphics combined with intuitive descriptions and feels help me make the necessary adjustments. Thank you!
This coach doesn't mince his words. Always honest and straight to the point. Love him
Thanks Kennedy 👍
Amazing coach but I would be terrified. Lighten up a little coach
@@matrix35 FYI he has. .. vs a few years back. I myself can handle personalities like his if they have something of value to offer. Critiquing vs criticizing. Maybe that's why I didn't notice it so much. This video w/Peter has helped me more than any one video on golf. Peter talked once of getting a T shirt from grandson saying grumpy old man and he admitted to his impatience's .
This is what he taught me and many others who were playing the uk amateur circuit back in the early to mid 90’s. When he was the pro at Lindrick. His attention to detail and the drills he taught were invaluable. We used to load the right side, so the right shoulder felt really under pressure.
Nothing matters but the club face at Impact.
NGL, I've always thought Pete was cocky but I very quickly realized it's simply confidence. Ironically I started to do this motion naturally when I began working on keeping the face "square" all the way through my swing. Instantly compression exploded. Incredibly useful videos mate & whenever my swing gets out of sorts I just scroll through your library to find a fix. Cheers!
I still think he’s cocky
Do you need to do anything different for the driver?
@@michaeldiangelo1735 My AOA is around 3 down with irons & 5 up with driver so the biggest difference with driver (personally) is to be more conscious of swinging in to out. If I "cover the ball" with driver it'll hook. Nobody ever wants a hook. I spent a year learning how to hit one just so I could never do it again. 😂
It's only because he is a Yorkshire man 😂
Fantastic once again, Danny. This is priceless. What other UA-cam coach would share their lessons with us?! Says so much about how genuine you are in trying to help us improve.
Paddy Harrington
They all do, good good for example have released a lesson video for every member in the last few weeks
@@aidangriffiths5075 And Rick Shiels with his chipping lesson. Great to see them all trying to adapt to new techniques.
Really kind Dave, I don’t believe we should ever stop learning
@@aidangriffiths5075it’s important to realise we all need to get better
This video is the truth of it. I did this drill just one time to get a feel of the right arm position and then just duplicated on my load. It does feel awkward at first but by the end of a bucket of balls it was pretty much muscle memory. Both my distance AND most importantly my consistency were instantly improved. I can drop 18 of 20 balls on the green in good position from 50 yds. I'd been lucky to do that with 5 of 20 before. Keeping that right elbow close to your body is what allows me to be consistent and also forces my body into the shot. Its almost like your mid section, abdomen and right arm become one allowing you to consistently use your body. will promise anyone who tries this technique whether, rookie or veteran golfer, their consistency and distance will improve. Thank you for this invaluable video!
Love that! Pete explains it so simply and logically. 👏🏻 It might take a while to get it right but the explanation and drills aren’t that complicated. Off to the range!! 😂
I am beginning to understand why Pete is considered one of the best coaches today. I keep coming back to watch this video.
Thanks David!
You and me both! I will never get tired of reviewing this valuable video!
This is the one Danny. This is THE ONE! I tried this on a practice area and on range and even with my sore back I hit the most solid shots ever. And easy! As a seniorgolfer I really think I've now found something to improve my game. Million thanks and all the best!
Hey Denny, the session completely changed my swing. The consistency, the strokes and the speed have improved significantly. Thank you for the virtual tutoring!
I’ve watched this 10 times and counting. Amazing instruction. Can feel the pain when he just says “nope”.
I loved it, no BS from Pete just straight talking. Just the way I like it.
Just imagine Pete saying ‘nope’ to the best players in the world…. ☹
@@DanielMaude I agree, no one wants to surround themselves with yes people. Hear it straight and get on with improving.
The very last seconds of the video were gold. That’s exactly how I felt. I was throwing and turning it down early, so it’s a nice draw. As long as I keep turning, it’s a right to left on every shot, but turning it down with my forearm just provides better compression.
I Can hit little punch shots without throwing it early and it really becomes my “straight shot”. A little over drops right, a little under drops left.
The part that was hard to figure out is when he talked about “swinging down and into you.” I took that to mean, swinging left past the ball…versus letting hands work out away from your body (like hitting to the second baseman).
My compliments to you, Mr. Cowen and your team. This was the best golf swing video I’ve ever seen. Watched it 3 times and shared the video with various friends, including the head golf pro and assistant golf pro at my club. It’s helped me to develop better ball compression and consistency with my swing.
Wonderful to hear
Nothing better than Pete Cowen and Danny Maude together! Pete makes it very clear that you must get in the proper delivery position to hit the ball and not manipulate. I can’t wait to do the cat handed drill. Thanks for delivering the best golf instruction available.
For two months straight, I dedicated myself to watch this daily and practice, and finally, I did it! Huge thanks to Danny and Pete for this video.
You are very welcome e
Have you been able to produce consistently straight shots after your two months of practice and playing?
YES!!!! 7 out of 10 swings feel like a sweet spot. I still slice and shank sometimes, but it's because of a bad habit. I still watch this video and practice every time. I started playing golf four months ago, and the last three weeks have been the best I've ever played.
Hi Danny, its good to see even a player of your ability struggling slightly with a swing change as we all want instant success. From the comfort of my armchair this video looks informative in many ways, I like the fact Pete is saying and showing what a lot of golfers do wrong as its all very well showing you whats right. Looking forward to practicing this at the range today.
As always, keep up the great videos, you really are the best out there IMO 👊
Really kind of you to feedback Jamie
That’s a world class lesson right there …totally free of cost. I always wondered how to swing it like a pro. You are the man Danny. Thanks a lot for the collaboration.
Very welcome!
Will I remember! What a fabulous Saturday morning. Being the best doesn’t ever mean you know everything but you know where to go to get the answers. What a combo you guys make Pete C with his knowledge and Danny M with his understanding and perfect questions.
Excellent information! Coach Cowen definitely understands the golf swing. He is a great taskmaster but I grew up with and received taskmaster tutelage in the military so I am used to this instructional process and it works. I begin every practice session by striking pitch shots with only my right hand. This forces me to use my forearm correctly otherwise I couldn't strike the ball solidly at all. This gets me back in touch with the proper impact position. Once can't flip or early release with this drill. That's how I get the club head face turned down onto the ball. I learned the importance of impact work by years of watching a senior tour player (at the same range I used) begin each practice session by spending 20 to 30 minutes on achieving solid impact with short pitch shots. At times he would even slip on one of those crazy golf shirts to get the feel of achieving impact pressure and shaft lean properly. Peter (and many coaches) uses terminology that needs to be interpreted correctly. "Spinning the right forearm down" is something I understand only because I have already learned how to do what he described. If I was still early releasing like most of us do, I might struggle with his terminology. As golf students, our job is to put in the work so we can connect the dots from good instruction and apply it to our individual swing form.
💯 agree
Hi Danny, great video like always. When are you showing the driver lesson with Pete Cowen?
Masterclass, the second camera clearly demonstrating the unsuccessful attempts in slow mo really made understand his principles better than any other video I’ve seen them expressed. Well done. First class 🙏😎
Thank you Aloola appreciate the support 😁
This was fabulous to watch. It just shows us how important getting lessons from someone who knows what he’s talking about can do to your game. I never knew that we should use the right arm like this an$ just turn. I’ll be in my yard practicing this today. Thanks, Danny, for shaping this lesson, and thank you, Mr. Cowan for giving it. Wish could afford to have some lessons from him in person. Cheers.
Best golf instructional video ever. If you want to understand early extension watch this video closely. Spinning the right arm down creates compression and solves early extension too. Using this method, I recently carried a gap wedge uphill into the wind 125 yards.
That’s it 👌
Danny, awesome awesome lesson. I’m a 9 handicapper who has spent a lifetime playing high weak fades with an open club face. Watched your session with Pete 3 times. First 10 balls, spinning the right forearm and letting the body react, turning the club face down on the ball. Compression! Cheers.
Awesome
Great lesson Danny! And your ability to be humble and let Pete's coaching come out was superb.
This is the third time I've watched this and it's still the fastest 36 minutes of all time. At 21:50 there certainly is a key, "I want the inside to keep turning to stabilize the outside"; it may not be the the only key but it is part of what makes an accomplished striker of the ball. This one thing will comprise a major part of my future practice sessions and will be a prime swing key when playing.
Love to hear how you get on James
This has been a well spent one-half hour with you and Pete Cowan! This is what I have been been working on for a while, the right arm elbow into the side and rolling the forearm on the downswing! I have also archived this video in order for me to revisit it! Well Done Danny and Pete!
Glad you enjoyed it John
This is by far the best instructional video I have ever watched. Wish I had seen it 20 years ago one of the secret moves that separates pros and amateurs. Thanks
What a great insight of the importance of the correct use of the right arm to help shape improved compression. As a 20+ handicapper, the challenge will be application of this skill which proved to take some time for a pro golfer such as you Danny - love the simplicity of how it was delivered by Pete even if its execution may be difficult for a number of your subscribers. Love your weekly Saturday morning videos Danny 👍
That was the best lesson I have ever seen! PERIOD! I’m headed to the range right now! Thanks, Danny.
One of the most fascinating videos I've ever seen on Golf YT. I'd give my right arm to have an hour lesson with this fella. Actually based on this video it's probably better to give my left.
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You are in luck: ua-cam.com/video/kpL0PoBgl3k/v-deo.html
this is easily one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. this definitely belongs in my personal Mount Rushmore of top four five instructional videos by far. thank you so much for recording and sharing this Danny we really really appreciate it I'm here at the golf range I cannot wait to try to give this a shot this is fantastic. 🙏👍
What are the other Rushmore’s??!! Do tell!
AMAZING LESSON🔥🔥
This is the BEST video I have seen on UA-cam for the weekend warriors to try and get a good controlled swing that they can work on and get better over time.
I am going to try this today and the range.
Thanks so much Danny for what you do to help us try to get better. Not all os us have the means to get lessons from Coaches like this.
Cheers👍👍
Pete Cowen is really speaking to me. He's said a couple of things that really makes sense and shows he understands the need to show people in different ways for them to understand the feel of the shot.
Brilliant video 👏
Glad you enjoyed it Chris
He was actually speaking to me
As a person who has the right elbow get too far behind the body and separated from the left at the top of the swing (because it feels powerful), this lesson is golden. So much easier to believe a swing theory/lesson when it's taught by one of the great instructors who has seen everything in the golf swing. Really like Pete's direct approach.
Thanks Mark 😁
There are certain videos that you really do not want to end, this is one of those. Thanks Danny and Mr Cowen for this.
Really glad you enjoyed it Martin
Took this straight to the course and had one of my best rounds in many years. It is not straight forward and when I tried to speed it up I struggled. but simply slowing it down the pressure gave the the same distance i used to have with a lot more accuracy. Thanks so much for this Danny and Pete
Thank you Henk 😁 well done 👍
Danny I just want to say thank you! I came across this video and OMG! There are times when someone explains something that just clicks, he said something to the effect during the video “when you don’t understand the feel it doesn’t make sense” and that’s how I’ve felt about my golf game but Pete explanation and description just made sense in such a vivid way! Bravo! New fan! New subscriber. Thank you
@@LelMaz1196 you are very welcome, welcome to our community. It’s super friendly. If you have any questions I’d be happy to help
Love this! Saw this the first time four months ago and my handicap has gone from eleven to seven. Loved your humility being the student and watching Pete Cowen coach.
So good to hear Aaron well done
Thanks for sharing this with us!!
My pleasure!!
Great lesson Danny. How does this swing with the downward motion of the right arm work with the driver?
@@stevecampbell5928 Great question and hopefully an answer from Danny soon.
Thank you for sharing this Danny you’re a great coach. Love your videos. Pete’s insight on the swing is spectacular. It has immediately improved my game and ball striking. My only problem is figuring out how to turn that right forearm down and not create big hooks. Any help with this would be appreciated.
@@stevecampbell5928 Same concept to apply pressure by accelerating your right arm speed from your right waist all the way through to finish. The only difference is that your driver swing path would be flatter and more around your body. And of course you stand much further from the ball than the iron hitting down more vertically.
That was brilliant to watch, thank you so much for allowing us to watch you being put under the ‘microscope’. This really makes sense 👍
Glad you enjoyed it Lee
Greatest lesson ever for a 60+ golfer. I brought this to the course and it fixed my biggest problem with my long irons.
Thank you very much!!
This is one of the best golf instruction videos I’ve watched and I can’t wait to get out to practice the drills. Excellent video for all golfers.
Love to hear how you get on Bob
This is absolutely gold. The fact that you were able to take instruction and improve in front of us was great also. I'm a Pete Cowen fan now.
Thank you Jeff!
Watched this video 10+ times and counting. So helpful. In trying to maintain this right forearm pressure, I'm finding that my grip that I used going into watching the video lacks the stability to maintain right forearm pressure. So in turn, I've been fine tuning my grip to find the sweet spot that helps to maintain stable and effortless right forearm pressure. Such a transformative video- THANK YOU!!
That’s exactly the right thing to do
Great lesson thanks. I’m going to try and incorporate this into my game. Hopefully my ball striking will improve.
Thank you Sven appreciate your support 😁
This is absolute DYNAMITE 🧨 I watched this lesson before heading out for a round. I’ve been in purgatory for absolute months with my game. Trying all sorts of quick fixes (which I know isn’t the answer). This is by far so relatable both visually and mechanically to do. I play off 3 but it’s been more like 23 for months. Went out and shot 4 over today with this feel and really working on it. I’ll take this to the range and graft this into muscle memory now. Best advice in such a long time!! Well done, Maud! 🎉
Glad you enjoyed it
Aside from the amazing golf lesson, thank you for that secondary lesson in humility. A great leader knows when to follow. Great job Danny!
Thanks for the support, always learning
I lost count of how many times I said Danny is one the best Golf Instructor out there. Now we know how generous he actually is. Keep up the good work 👍👍👍
That’s really kind of you to feedback
What's refreshing is to watch the now instructor turned student struggle to get what the instructor is trying to teach. Meaning that it's not easy it takes work and more work to get it right. Great video thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful!
If I were a young lad (as opposed to an old broken down duffer) and looking to learn, you would be someone I'd take lessons from with confidence. This and the short game video are great. Oh and shouldn't we all be " messin' about" :)@@DanielMaude
Just watched halfway through. Got up and had a cheeky indoor practice swing. My god, the difference in release of the club head after this was amazing. I released late but always managed to catch up on the course. I never realised the arms could move this early. Also my back didn't hurt 🙂. Thank you for an amazing video.
What a freaking lesson!! He sees all and hears all, thanks for sharing!!
Pleasure, happy to help
So much to admire about this video. 1 your own quest for improvement 2 you sharing that with your viewers 3 the simple explanation of maintaining the right wrist angle and being able to relate that to Michael Hebrons the inside moves the outside. I’m only sorry I watched this on a Sunday night and not Sunday morning thanks Danny
Really happy to help
This popped up on my feed this morning. This is exactly what I've been working on for the past month. Pete's explanation of the right forearm rotating down while maintaining wrist conditions was eye opening. I've been wondering for quite some time how the pros are able to have their wrist conditions as such at impact. I've tried that motor pattern quite a few times and could never understand how they did it. I wasn't rotating my forearm. Pete's ability to voice what needs to happen in the simplistic way he does is a massive reason he is regarded as the top teacher in the game.
..yeah good teaching is very dependent on verbal range and accuracy
I still don't understand how one rotates the forearm without the wrist rotating with it. Can you explain specifically what you mean?
@WindigoMac you can't physically rotate the forearm independent of the wrist. Squaring the clubface is done through the rotation of the forearm. I wasn't rotating that portion of my arm. I was trying to rotate the upper arm to achieve the proper wrist conditions. Rotating also takes the flip of the wrist or hands out of it. The rotation of the forearm is way more consistent as well. Trying to time up the flip consistently is nearly impossible
How cathartic to see you going thru the same learning process with a coach as we do! The tension, anxiety, etc.! Excellent! Hard to believe tho that you need to improve at anything! Thx, G
Always striving to get better, it’s a never ending journey
Loved the kack handed drill…it completely changed how I was thinking about the trail arm position and action and simplified the movement. At first, pressuring the downswing worked great, then I hit low duck hooks…then it clicked and I could hit as hard as I wanted through the ball with my right hand and get a low hard flight. Normally, if I hit hard with the right, I get a high hook…flipping. The driver felt like a sledgehammer right out the middle of the face. So, it works great on the range! Now to take it to the course. It took about 80 balls on the range, so I should “click” on the course on hole #14. 😮😊. I started rationing my UA-cam videos as I was filling my head with crap, but I am so glad I watched this one. Thank you, Danny.
A truly revolutionary method of showing the actual golf swing by clear example. The matter of fact way of detailing the holy grail of the precise elements of the correct golf swing utilizing the proper and proven technique is the mike drop. One need not be stuck with endless and unfounded manipulations…There are no words for how much I appreciate all that you’ve shared. 😊
Really happy to hear you enjoyed the video
The best swing guidance I’ve ever seen. Mind blown.
Love to hear how you get on
It's amazing how Pete can see exactly what Danny did wrong in some of the practice swings, and it literally takes a slow-mo replay for me to barely catch up 🤣. Great video Danny, by far my favorite YT channel.
Really happy to help
I noticed this too. Really crazy...
Thanks for this Danny, Pete, what a legend, I have watched this video over and over, went straight to the range and oh my God, when you get it right, it goes off like a bullet, I’m now trying to ingrain it.
I have tested the new technique. Brilliant! I got additional distance, and it's so much smoother and requires less effort. Now I got the new concept. The right palm degree and extend my arm to create the feeling. Threw away my decade of old swing and no turning back. You are the man !
Easily the best video about the swing on UA-cam! I cannot believe we get all of this info from one of the best coaches for free! I’ve watched this video at least 20 times. It has helped me so much. Thanks to both of you!
Glad you enjoyed it Brian
Danny, thanks so much for sharing this and having the humility about your own game to help others like me. I’ve applied this to my practice sessions the past several days and it is making a monumental difference! I played 9 holes today 1 over, and have picked up between 15-20 yards with virtually all my clubs, with what feels like a half swing! Simply amazing! 😊😊
same, I hit a driver at one hole and was easily 40 yards further than i was at the same hole last week, 3 over for the front nine, 4 over for the back 9.
What a coach, what a teacher ! This man is a legend, only if everybody could deliver perfect lessons like this...
Thank you Elijob 😁
I played a pro-am with peter cowen when he was playing 30 odd years ago - What a super guy he was then and is now. He gave me a 10 minute lesson after the round about my grip. He mentioned about throwing a ball in this video, exactly like he told me with my grip. Hold the club the same way as if you are throwing a ball. Genius!!
Absolutely
This is ground breaking stuff. Thanks so much both, absolute legends.
Great video! 2 questions:
1. You might need to explain the spinning of the right forearm in another video. Does he mean losing the pre-set flex and extending the elbow?
2. Does the same principle apply to driver, as this seems to geared more to short-mid irons and hence better compression. Not sure how this would work when trying to hit a driver on the up? (If that makes sense?!)
Thanks as always!
Danny - I was going to ask you to explain “spinning the right forearm” in a future video as well. I’m not sure how to spin the forearm without turning the hands…. Thanks @ameetpatel
I wondered about the driver too. I had pinned my right elbow in on my takeaway this year to get rid of a tiresome slice but once in a while I'd rip a big slice or hook and thought it had to do with my downswing. Saw this video and went to the range today. It's not an easy move but I was able to start seeing improvement in accuracy within the first bucket and maybe a little improvement in distance. It got easier by the 2nd bucket. I changed my grip a tad by moving my right hand down so that it was facing the target at impact. I think this is going to work and I'll try this Tuesday in my senior league scramble and try to let you know how it turned out.
'Pickers and Flickers' resonated with me! Pete has just uncomplicated the golf swing for me. Good to see the coach being coached - you never stop learning this frustrating game!
i watch this video every time before i practice and play and it has taken 11 shots off my handicap in 7 weeks
its hasn't made my ball striking better its has made it unbelievable
i play with my uncle and he keeps asking me how to do it as he sees how much better I'm playing
plus for the first time i understand how to fade and draw with a lot of practicebut its worth it
just realised i have been watching Danny for over a year, and the videos have taught me more than any other coach on the net
Cheers Danny
This is the only golf lesson you will ever need - 45 degrees , delivery position and spinning the arm down equals HEAVEN
If anyone was watching Live on the Range at The Open, I think this is EXACTLY what Pete was teaching Darren Clark. This is an awesome video Danny. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Andrew
Pete Cowen is the best coach there is, no doubt about it! Great explanations and make the thought process in golf understandable! Can't wait to get to the range for practice! Thanks to both of you!
Super awesome feedback and instruction on what the right side does. That pressure from the right forearm is the money and the power. Makes so much sense too since the right hand is dominant in a right-handed player playing right-handed. The cack-handed drill to get the feels and movements correct and repetitive is great. I think the key is starting with the short hip high shots to get the feel for it in a slower swing. This is outstanding that you have done this Danny, thank you for your humility and for sharing this. Thank you, Pete for this great instruction.
Our pleasure
I really enjoy all your content and this is no exception. Would be good to see you keep the viewers informed on how you are progressing with some follow up sessions
This is so enlightening, thanks so much for sharing this. Some of those shots you hit looked stunning.
Love the feel off the club face
I have followed Danny for some time and all of his lessons are great, but this has been a revelation, a real game changer for me. Since watching this video, I have never hit shots so solidly - longer and straighter. My scores have dropped by 8-10 strokes!
I've now watched this video numerous times and each time I get a little more (which is a lot) out of it! This is by far my favorite!
I have just started doing this, the feeling or right elbow staying connected and the distance and consitency is mental compared to my usual game. I am a 20 handicapper (not for long hopefully) but I'm starting to feel I can par most holes when I don't make silly choices or let my ego take over. It's hopefully a game changer for me.
It's been 3 days, how has it been??
@@elijahgutierrez7695 honest answer is I've shot my lowest round, 82 on a par 72. I have managed to get out every day since because I'm on holiday which always helps but honestly gets rid of so many variables.
To add to that, I'm not using driver at all. I just can't hit it at the moment. I'm getting 220 with hybrid and 200 with driver.
Pete has the ability to analyse a shot & know how it can be improved.
He noticed improvements & faults with each strike.
The elite professional golfers strike the ball so differently to high handicappers.
A very interesting video.
Hope it helps Alan