Hey Pete, long-time sub here, on both channels! Big fan! Anyways, there is one thing that helped ME gain a LOT of power (that very few people talk about, and that was very counter-intuitive, at least for my small brain!): I realized I was STRANGLING THE CLUB, I was TENSING MY BODY, and as a result, I was not allowing kinetic energy to transfer (efficiently) from body-part to body-part. I gained nearly 10mph in clubhead speed, in ONE DAY, when I softened-up my HANDS, and LOOSENED-UP MY BODY. It's like comparing a chain-link whip, to a leather whip.
Absolutely loved the shoutout to Rory 😂😂 Nice bit of humour interspersed with a good explanation of how we should sequence/ time the swing - just wish that I could put it into action better 🤣
Finally broke 80, with the help of this channel, using irons only (3 to LW). From the whites, 5900 yds, flushed 80% and sent my 4i 240 yds. Thank you Peter for showing that speed isn't necessary. ⛳️ 🏌️♀️
Average distance for a PGA tour pro with a 4 iron is 209 yards. How are you (someone who just broke 80) hitting it 31 yards farther??? I find this highly unlikely.
This is really helpful, thanks Pete. Could you do a video on how to stop releasing too early please. Every time I try and push my hands forward at impact I end up shanking it. TIA
Hi Peter, had to comment how good this lesson is. The part about the right arm throwing a ball or skipping a stone. I've read about it from 5 lessons, heard it said many times by other and I could understand nor picture how it would work - especially to square the clubface. Appreciate the slow motion too. That is till last week. Had already broke 80 a few times but the swing was always a high effort affair. Realised It is a throw not a swing. We should not be trying to move the club like it is a swing. Throwing will result in it looking like a proper golf swing. For me with the "swing" thought, my right arm works all wrong - having to think about motions to square the face. But with the "throw" thought, as long as my face is in correct position at the top & delivery, it is so easy to get a nice high draw without needing to think of wrist or forearms movements to square the face. And yes more effortless - because of how the right elbow moves better. Finally understand what Michael Breed calls releasing for power vs releasing to square the face. Hope this video reaches more people. Thanks so much.
I had this epiphany two weeks ago and slowed my swing down whilst maintaining the same body movements. My accuracy increased, ball strike improved and didn’t lose any distance. I fact I gained some distance.
At 74 my fastest driver speed is about 83 mph and if I try to really crush it the ball goes about 200 carry. But if I relax more and just swing my swing and let it happen then it goes about 220 with a tiny draw. It feels so much better and gives me more confidence and enjoyment. It’s all in the tempo and rhythm. I’ll never hit it really long but I usually keep it in the middle and in play and position for the next shot. And I usually beat the guys that are swinging out of their shoes.
Love the content Pete 👌🏻 helps me a lot. Can you make a video about the position of the hands (low or bits higher) and with that the angle of the arms towards the body? Somehow I find it easier to hit my longer clubs with higher hands (not as extreme as Bryson for example, but a bit like that). Is that something that can be working fine for me? Or something that’s not so good for the longterm? To be sure some context: I’m a quite flexible guy 1,95m with regular club length (and very pleased with that). Playing for two years now, hcp 26.6. Thanks!
It’s better to have a controlled swing as the results will be more satisfying than trying to hit it into next week and having dispersion a mile wide. I find that slowing my swing down gives me a full follow through more naturally.
Pete that’s looks effortless less but for me it’s so hard I wish I could just feel that effortless swing so I had something to try and replicate lol thanks for putting these videos out there many thanks Sam the drunken octopus Algie cheers mate
it’s because his hands are fast and his body is slow. that’s what smooth is. he’s still releasing his wrists super fast, creating club speed, but he’s nice and relaxed with his body
Hi Pete, Jeeze I’d love your swing, anyways, I’m 67, and disabled, but I probably swing a 7 iron around 65-70mph. I feel even though that’s slow compared to many, it feels as though a lot of effort is made by me. I get roughly 120yds carry, should I therefore try to slow it down?
no one ever shows us when to accelerate. we all know the motion by now, we all know about the trail albow angle and bowed wrist vs cupped wrist. when do we apply the most force . no one ever shares that.
Try and stop at impact, you will never ever stop at impact (nobody will ever be strong enough) This us what causes the catapult effect that launches the ball like a missile Danny maude and padraig harrington have videos about it
The reason, "... all best laid plans can turn to ash ... " is that you're telling them to perform an action that completely fails to compensate for the fact that the golf club is 4' long and has mass and drag. You cannot manipulate it in real time and to assume you can is simply absurd. This fact alone is why all of these drills will never work no matter how hard you try. The golf club is not a toothpick that you can manipulate instantaneously. It's a 4 foot long lever! Notice he demonstrates throwing the ball as if he's skipping a stone ... why not demonstrate with a golf club? Because he can't. It's too heavy and it doesn't work the same, not even close, and to assume that a 1.6 oz ball in his hand is anything like a golf club is just silly. You can't, "move your body in a natural fashion ..." and also "apply the power just at the right point." One requires no intent or control and the other demands and attempt at full control and timing. So, basically, he's saying, "do this, but don't do this," and both those "this's" are the same thing.
I think you will find if you pay more attention is that he is showing you how to take the club back in one piece while maintaining width, then drive with the legs and hips first so they are open to target before the impact position. Similar to how you would get the most power from skimming a stone.
@@scottstorm7765 You're right, that is what he's saying but it won't work ... not for anyone. Again, the golf club is not a toothpick that can manipulated instantaneously and thinking you can, as he's saying in this video, will lead to exactly what everyone fears and does - which is a slice.
@@jimmythorpe65 Ah, but you can use the "skipping a stone" action just not like you'd think. Because there's about a 30º to 45º delay in the result of the club the skipping a stone would not be toward the target as everyone assumes but rather 30º to 45º prior to that direction. Next time you're playing golf, pull the pin out of the hole and try to swing it like a golf club. By doing that you'll discover real quick what I'm talking about.
@@HolyGrailOfGolf so you can use the skipping stone action then!? How can you assume how I was thinking of using it lol. Can you tell me your theory of how to use the hands in the down swing? I believe it is one of the most important factors in the swing as long as your on plane etc.
Yes Marooch
Hey Pete, long-time sub here, on both channels! Big fan!
Anyways, there is one thing that helped ME gain a LOT of power (that very few people talk about, and that was very counter-intuitive, at least for my small brain!):
I realized I was STRANGLING THE CLUB, I was TENSING MY BODY, and as a result, I was not allowing kinetic energy to transfer (efficiently) from body-part to body-part.
I gained nearly 10mph in clubhead speed, in ONE DAY, when I softened-up my HANDS, and LOOSENED-UP MY BODY.
It's like comparing a chain-link whip, to a leather whip.
These are such good explanations. I've golfed for years, but guidance like this helps keep me on the right path! (and swing plane!)
Absolutely loved the shoutout to Rory 😂😂 Nice bit of humour interspersed with a good explanation of how we should sequence/ time the swing - just wish that I could put it into action better 🤣
Broke 100 for the first time because of this channel! Shoulder tilt and slow swing. Changed my game after years of mediocrity. Thank you Peter!
"Meh, it was straight. Maybe something to remember..."
LOL!!!
Great tips! Will try the stone move! 😁
Finally broke 80, with the help of this channel, using irons only (3 to LW). From the whites, 5900 yds, flushed 80% and sent my 4i 240 yds. Thank you Peter for showing that speed isn't necessary. ⛳️ 🏌️♀️
4 iron 240 yards hahaha
“Speed isn’t necessary” 🙄
@@JustaMountainbikerhaha my thoughts exactly this dude is as long as Rory with irons at least lol
Average distance for a PGA tour pro with a 4 iron is 209 yards.
How are you (someone who just broke 80) hitting it 31 yards farther???
I find this highly unlikely.
This is really helpful, thanks Pete. Could you do a video on how to stop releasing too early please. Every time I try and push my hands forward at impact I end up shanking it. TIA
Sometimes, my pre shot thought is "swing at 80%". Then I tend to get a better strike and hit it further lol
Yes me too! 😂
Subscribed just because of you, like your easy swing.
Hi Peter, had to comment how good this lesson is.
The part about the right arm throwing a ball or skipping a stone. I've read about it from 5 lessons, heard it said many times by other and I could understand nor picture how it would work - especially to square the clubface. Appreciate the slow motion too.
That is till last week. Had already broke 80 a few times but the swing was always a high effort affair.
Realised It is a throw not a swing. We should not be trying to move the club like it is a swing. Throwing will result in it looking like a proper golf swing.
For me with the "swing" thought, my right arm works all wrong - having to think about motions to square the face.
But with the "throw" thought, as long as my face is in correct position at the top & delivery, it is so easy to get a nice high draw without needing to think of wrist or forearms movements to square the face. And yes more effortless - because of how the right elbow moves better.
Finally understand what Michael Breed calls releasing for power vs releasing to square the face.
Hope this video reaches more people. Thanks so much.
Love your swing, Pete. Have improved quite a bit trying to copy it.
Your swing is so good mate! Great video!!
I had this epiphany two weeks ago and slowed my swing down whilst maintaining the same body movements. My accuracy increased, ball strike improved and didn’t lose any distance. I fact I gained some distance.
Bringing the heat yet again! Bang on
I think about it as it's less "swing slow" and more swing smooth and in control. Have a tempo that is natural.
Yes, soft arms connected to body
Great channel, great vid Pete 👍
I watch the vids, I do my swing exercises, I work out, I put the ball down and the club goes in hand, it all goes to ash as you said ahahaha
Love the hat!
At 74 my fastest driver speed is about 83 mph and if I try to really crush it the ball goes about 200 carry. But if I relax more and just swing my swing and let it happen then it goes about 220 with a tiny draw. It feels so much better and gives me more confidence and enjoyment. It’s all in the tempo and rhythm. I’ll never hit it really long but I usually keep it in the middle and in play and position for the next shot. And I usually beat the guys that are swinging out of their shoes.
Love you Petey!!!
Love the content Pete 👌🏻 helps me a lot.
Can you make a video about the position of the hands (low or bits higher) and with that the angle of the arms towards the body? Somehow I find it easier to hit my longer clubs with higher hands (not as extreme as Bryson for example, but a bit like that). Is that something that can be working fine for me? Or something that’s not so good for the longterm?
To be sure some context:
I’m a quite flexible guy 1,95m with regular club length (and very pleased with that). Playing for two years now, hcp 26.6.
Thanks!
I missed the ducks on the pond, but knocked a duck hunter out cold. Ouch!
Well this explains alot... I'm trash at skipping stones too 😅
It’s better to have a controlled swing as the results will be more satisfying than trying to hit it into next week and having dispersion a mile wide.
I find that slowing my swing down gives me a full follow through more naturally.
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Pete calling out Rory McIlroy: PRICELESS 😂😂
Pete that’s looks effortless less but for me it’s so hard I wish I could just feel that effortless swing so I had something to try and replicate lol thanks for putting these videos out there many thanks Sam the drunken octopus Algie cheers mate
it’s because his hands are fast and his body is slow. that’s what smooth is. he’s still releasing his wrists super fast, creating club speed, but he’s nice and relaxed with his body
It’s more about having the same tempo all the way through the swing. Which you display
Is it the same swing feel with driver or just irons?
Hi Pete, Jeeze I’d love your swing, anyways, I’m 67, and disabled, but I probably swing a 7 iron around 65-70mph. I feel even though that’s slow compared to many, it feels as though a lot of effort is made by me. I get roughly 120yds carry, should I therefore try to slow it down?
I rarely say this, but……
You may benefit from a fitting. It sounds like lighter shafts, more flex may help your distance while swinging soft.
Break 90 regularly because I know my game and practice a lot.
The fact you haven't hit 100k yet is criminal.
There’s only 2 swings I like for tempo and that’s the Finchsters and Grant Horvats!
Great info ℹ️
Brain 🧠 learned nothing. 😭
What stung you Pete?
SPEEDGOLFROB MENTION
Pete Finch, the slowest golfer on UA-cam
The ball is the water marucci!!!!
I’m only here to see Rory’s comment…..(crickets chirping)
Hey man! are you looking for a video editor for high-quality edits? let me know, if you’re interested.
Because they know how to use the ground.
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No no no no. Yes marooch. Yes. No no no no no. Yes.
HOW ABOUT YOU JUST DO WHAT PETE SAYS MARUCCI!
no one ever shows us when to accelerate. we all know the motion by now, we all know about the trail albow angle and bowed wrist vs cupped wrist. when do we apply the most force . no one ever shares that.
Try and stop at impact, you will never ever stop at impact (nobody will ever be strong enough)
This us what causes the catapult effect that launches the ball like a missile
Danny maude and padraig harrington have videos about it
rythme and tempo more than only slower... slower without a good tempo does not help ;)
Go fishing it will help too
Your TRex swing looks a lot like Trump!
The reason, "... all best laid plans can turn to ash ... " is that you're telling them to perform an action that completely fails to compensate for the fact that the golf club is 4' long and has mass and drag. You cannot manipulate it in real time and to assume you can is simply absurd. This fact alone is why all of these drills will never work no matter how hard you try. The golf club is not a toothpick that you can manipulate instantaneously. It's a 4 foot long lever! Notice he demonstrates throwing the ball as if he's skipping a stone ... why not demonstrate with a golf club? Because he can't. It's too heavy and it doesn't work the same, not even close, and to assume that a 1.6 oz ball in his hand is anything like a golf club is just silly.
You can't, "move your body in a natural fashion ..." and also "apply the power just at the right point." One requires no intent or control and the other demands and attempt at full control and timing. So, basically, he's saying, "do this, but don't do this," and both those "this's" are the same thing.
I think you will find if you pay more attention is that he is showing you how to take the club back in one piece while maintaining width, then drive with the legs and hips first so they are open to target before the impact position. Similar to how you would get the most power from skimming a stone.
So in your opinion, what do you do with the hands from the top and through impact? If you can’t use the skipping stone action.
@@scottstorm7765 You're right, that is what he's saying but it won't work ... not for anyone. Again, the golf club is not a toothpick that can manipulated instantaneously and thinking you can, as he's saying in this video, will lead to exactly what everyone fears and does - which is a slice.
@@jimmythorpe65 Ah, but you can use the "skipping a stone" action just not like you'd think. Because there's about a 30º to 45º delay in the result of the club the skipping a stone would not be toward the target as everyone assumes but rather 30º to 45º prior to that direction. Next time you're playing golf, pull the pin out of the hole and try to swing it like a golf club. By doing that you'll discover real quick what I'm talking about.
@@HolyGrailOfGolf so you can use the skipping stone action then!?
How can you assume how I was thinking of using it lol.
Can you tell me your theory of how to use the hands in the down swing? I believe it is one of the most important factors in the swing as long as your on plane etc.
Just no. Slowing down your swing kills the built in natural rhythm and tempo unique to an individuals character and personality.