great Eric...i think what we could also is a video showing how to switch back and forward between driver and irons..hit driver with your more around swing and then next swing upright with an iron
Eric, this is quite brilliant because there are so many gems and so little trade jargon packed into this video. I spent $3000 on a 5-day class with a man I consider to be a fraud, Martin Chuck, but was never shown "the slot" for a driver as opposed to a seven iron. You did it for free at 1:14/13:58. That's terrific information because the driver swing plane is a) flatter than the short-iron plane and b) it must be accompanied by a torso tilt away from the target. In order to hit a round-ball square, I look at the back of the ball with a driver and I focus one imaginary ball in front of the golf ball with a short-iron. I want the lowest part of my swing to be in the middle of my stance with the driver; whereas the lowest part of my swing should be in front of the ball, when it is in the middle of my stance, with a short-iron. There's more to it than that, but the information on swing plane is the plane truth.
Okay so my driver has been left in my car for 3 months, saw this video today and had to go and try, wow, it's back, I was just far too steep with it. Game changer for me. Thanks for the video!
You certainly touched on all of my swing problems. This is the most thorough and properly explained hint I have ever seen. Over the years I have had moments of satisfaction with my driver, followed by periods of frustration. I understand everything you said. Thank you.
I watched this video earlier last week after I watched it I got excited, as I KNEW, my high arch swing was a cause to my swing that I wasn't aware off. I just got back from the range and am elated right now, as I was crushing balls straight and to the left. As a right handed golfer with a nasty slice, I'm okay with my ball drawing a bit as it's progress. I'm excited for my next round and to be hitting fairways. Thank you!
This drill/tip/lesson was game changer for my swing. I’m exactly what you described- I’m pretty good with my short irons but longer clubs, not so much/lousy. Not just swinging around body but I made sure not to have my hands go beyond my shoulder (which I tend to do). Best range session since forever. Looking forward to using on course. Thanks for great video session on this
Eric you're really a phenomenal coach. I've watched golf UA-cam for years trying to find solutions, and you're the first coach to truly fix a lot of my game. Good stuff man
Excellent lesson coach! Love it! For me it was the Hank Haney drill that worked to get my driver swing path fixed. This is exactly the same, but broken down and simplified. Love it!
Love your content and the way you explain things so easily. This drill has helped me stop coming down too steep with my driver, what a difference it's made. Thanks a lot!
BROOOOOOO!!!! Drive Achievement Unlocked!! This was the missing piece for me. Good ones were 300+ carry with a nice draw. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I use the headcover under my right armpit, forces me to create more depth, especially with the driver. Currently at .8, MILES of improvement ahead. You're a huge influence!
This is the best and most informative session I have had on driver swing, I have been seriously struggling with my driver and now I know how to fix it. Thank you.
I'm a very active 'in shape' 64 year old. I'm a 3rd year golfer with a handicap in the high teens. I could NOT HIT THE BIG STICK, until I viewed and practiced the drills in this video. I've viewed no less that 25 videos on UA-cam specifically related to 'not being able to hit my driver'. This is the ONLY VIDEO that helped me hit...the big stick. Thank you so much Eric!!!! 😉⛳👍
This sums up my "old" swing, good with irons (compression) steep with driver. Tried this whole process last night on the course and hit more good drives than bad ones - very clear instructon and great results - probably the best short video I have seen for a while - thank you Eric. Now not dreading pulling out the driver
Hello from Indonesia! liked your videos because you give on of the best concise and clear instruction on this driver-iron problem! and also some logic on the techniques makes me understand better about my swing. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial Eric. Very informative and easy to follow. I’ve been playing for 35 years and love watching these videos. For those of you just getting started, follow this man. Don’t ever stop being a student of this game. Every day, round, and swing is a learning opportunity. I’m 50 and learn every way watching instructors like Eric. Keep up the good work.
Never watched your videos really before this, but this is definitely where I struggle and you’ve made this so simple. Will definitely be trying this at the range tonight. Thanks 👍
Another masterpiece tip that has helped with my dispersion on the course. My driver has become tighter in off center strikes. You are the best instructor on UA-cam without a doubt. Eric you make learning simple for weekend players.
I’ve been watching golf UA-cam videos for years .. they took me from an 11 handicap to a 16 handicap too much information.. Except for your videos, which I’m glad I found. This video is exactly my Problem.. I Swing Driver too vertically.. Gonna work on your drill.. Keep ya posted.. Thx for your guidance.. 😎🏌️♂️👍
Wow, great Driver drill and explanation. I've been playing for a very long time, 8 hcp, and just practicing this driver drill the last couple days has helped tremendously, I'm making better contact. Thank you.
@@CogornoGolf it does, keep helping golfers learn this great game. It more fun when taught in a way that makes it simple and quick for someone to see the results to keep them engaged. All that tilt, compress blah blah blah can go over one's head.
Omg thank you eric! I have such a good iron and 5 hybrid swing. But couldnt consistantly hit my driver for the life of me. Ive watched every video possible. Did the body tilt, set up with the club head to liftup and not down. Everything.... Turns out my issue was my vertical approach. I focused more on a "horizontal" swing and now im making consistant contact. Now i just gotta keep practicing to control my direction. Thank you so much
I haven’t used that drill in probably 15 + years. It’s the reason I always had a nice draw to my drive. Now my good ones are slightly fading. The Inside Approach was the product I used to use for it. I really must get back to that drill. Thank you!
Great stuff and very practical. Gonna work on this one right after the getting off my right side video. The later video included the best swing sequence information that I have received and I have been playing for 20 years. Even in slow-mo my right toe turns around and points towards target naturally for the first time. Thank you.
Good video I've been trying to get rid of my slice and I started lowering my back swing today before I saw this video and I'm going in the right direction. This video just confirmed for me that I'm doing the right things thank you! I'm hitting it straighter now but I need to be more consistent
Thanks Eric! I always make progress ingraining my feels when you teach lessons using obstacles like the basket/rod. All the best for your continued success.
Thank you! Me too----love them for my own swing and students. Good to hedge your bet I've found with a practice station to confirm/find feels to stay neutral with whatever we are working on
Hey Tom! Thank you---too funny! Seems like yesterday and forever ago at the same time :) I'll always remember those days and really appreciate everything you did for all of us. I used to LOVE watching the coverage after :) Hope you are doing well!
Very happy to hear the word "depth". Too many of us think wide and not deep. Since I have been working on depth in my swing for about a month now, I was able to pick up more yards and more consistent accuracy.
This is interesting! I’ve been struggling with this and definitely pure my irons but driver is so erratic. Tried getting hands higher and was inconsistent. I’m gonna try this today, last day the course is open for the winter!
Fantastic instruction and one that I did not understand until I has a lesson with Eric. In 2020, I was a 17 HC and met with Eric or a lesson. I refer back to his instruction every range session. 3 years later my HC is 8.2. Thanks for all of the help Eric!
Thanks! Good one! They are likely TOO SHALLOW with swing plane and need to learn to get angle of attack more DOWN with shorter clubs.....could be several reasons why that would happen but shouldn't be hard to fix
Super helpful for me Eric. Thank you. I would love to understand how to initiate the downswing so that I don’t open my lead shoulder and can shallow the club through the ball.
Love to hear it Robert! These two videos should help a lot! ua-cam.com/video/PjUCfzMmM48/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared ua-cam.com/video/J91dDYfIEJs/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
This is the best set of drills that I have tried and I don't even have the problem that you started with. I have always hit driver well. But the "feel" these drills produce is fantastic. They have helped me get a little more height on the ball and about 10 yards longer on the driver. Thank you!
The only key that has ever worked to prevent my slices and weak fades. Pros can shallow the club in downswing; most amateurs can’t. It may be necessary to shorten your swing arc, but a straight ball flight makes up for the difference.
I love how you explain your concepts. I actually have the reverse problem. I am having trouble with my irons. I have shallowed my driver swing, but now I am struggling with occasionally getting into a rut where I shank my irons. Do you have any videos for that?
Hi Eric, I've been using a swing thought lately that makes the around swing described in your video very easy. This really goes back to some of your previous videos, which describe the feel of using the lead side outside seam, of your pants, to trigger the downswing. I asked you once if this same feel might also be used to trigger the backswing and you said that it might be worth trying. I decided to revisit this idea and found a modification that works like magic to produce the shape of swing and hip action that you are describing. All I have to do is set up with both fee splayed outwards about 20 degrees. This setup also splays the centers of my thighs outwards. Instead of thinking about the outside seams of my pants, I focus on where the front creases of my pants are (or would be if they had creases). I use this "Crease Trigger" move with the trail leg to get my entire trail side turning back to the top of the swing. The same simple feel with the lead side crease takes care of the through swing. The result of all this, is a very repeatable and centered coiling and uncoiling, of the entire body.
@@CogornoGolf Thanks for the inspiration Eric. I love the swing mantra that I can use with this swing...CREASE GREASE...CREASE GREASE. The word GREASE applies to the feel of the smooth moves of the right and then left shoulder blades behind, when cranked consecutively, by the right and then left splayed centers of the thighs. Ten % speed increase with every club, great contact and direction...what's not to like?
You just did a video on Cordell Christopher Hadeed (me). What I can do with my irons including 5 iron, my friends dream to do. What they will do with their driver is my wildest dreams. The other day, I took an 8 iron and pitched a ball in front of an up sloping green, and the ball stopped just at the hole. My friend Nick was amazed and asked me how I did it. He's been playing since he's a kid, and I'm approaching my 8th year. I'll try this very soon, even practice it home with a shortened stick. Many thanks, Eric 🎉
As a beginner, I love the tips and strategies in this video. One subtle highlight that stuck out to me was the alignment stick 2 or three feet in front of the ball. I’ll be using that in my practice sessions for sure!👍🏼 Thanks for sharing your content and knowledge.
I’m the luckiest man alive I just struggled with this all week and after hitting balls today my club was open at impact just like he said I didn’t have a drill to fix it so I was just getting more and more frustrated 😢 but now I got it!! Thankful for this channel!! ❤
I like the feel of rotating the left hand (and arm) to the top of the swing; it's great for getting the body engaged instead of my tendency to overswing with the arms.
For sure have to have some arm rotation to the top. Like all other things golf swing just want to make sure its the correct amount and not too much or too little Arm rotation details here: ua-cam.com/video/uA1T_P3Rtlw/v-deo.html&pp=ygUtRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIEdvbGYgbGVmdCBhcm0gcm90YXRpb24gYmFja3N3aW5n
Will be trying this drill. My iron game has improved tremendously however, my driver game has extremely declined. Will be practicing this daily. Thanks for the advice!
this video is edited so amazingly well. props! gonna go try this out today. i have been getting otherworldly contact on my irons lately, but have struggled in how you transition how you swing as you go up the irons & into the woods-- this is a really great, simple illustration of the change (although i've also been messing with how strong my grip is as i go up the club ladder, which is probably a mistake haha. (been struggling with how much & how to bow wrist changes over this continuum)).
I gotta try this. I hit my short irons and wedge shots very well, but have always struggled with the driver. I took the fairway woods out of my bag in favor of hybrids because I had such inconsistencies with the longer clubs. Hopefully this will help me improve in that regard.
Great video. I have the dreaded Slice Disease and hit an occasional shot in the Fairway. Tried the Draw and works occasionally. So, will try ur Drills to see if there is a change for the better. Short Game and long irons are Spot On. I have a love/hate relationship with Driver and sometimes use a 3 Wood on the deck which goes straight.
Hey Eric! Hope you are well. Haven’t played much golf for a couple of years, trying to get back into it and this is one of the first videos I’ve had a look at. Feels like you made it about me! Great to see you are still producing such quality content! One question about the final point, is it a good idea to pre set the club face closed if you are having trouble squaring it when you get the club coming from inside?
Thanks Stuart! Appreciate you being here with us! I would not advise that no. I would learn to close in IN swing....you can close it at setup as quick fix but I rarely see that last long term. I would get your swing on video or find good coach to identify WHERE/WHY its too open in swing and solve that!! Send videos to www.cogornogolf.com only $79/mo we can help or find good coach in person!
I have recently been struggling with my driver ....had a custom shaft built that is a half an in longer than my 3 wood to start with .....gamechanger .....but still was struggling a touch ....and this was part of my problem ....but to achieve what you are showing ...at 47 years old I had to take my right foot after setting up to the ball and simply step about a half a step back further from the ball ...opened front foot a touch but sliding my back foot about half a step back from what I would call my normal set up really allowed me to get some more turn and hit the ball more from the inside and it makes it a little harder to cast the club at the top if you do this as well....may be a bad habit but for now it's staying cause it really improved my length and accuracy big time
Awesome lesson. I like the second drill alot. Is there an iron version of the bucket drill to shallow iron swings? What adjustment would you make to the bucket and alignment stick to shallow iron swing?
Thanks Robert! for sure....can do same drill but just lower the rod like this one: ua-cam.com/video/ybEg1AmnuBY/v-deo.html&pp=ygUXRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGZpeCBwdWxscyA%3D
Eric, I was checking out your website and was wondering if you have a membership program that does not include the monthly lessons. By the way, your explanations are a big help in understanding the golf swing. Thanks.
Hey Patrick! ITs gradually more around/flatter as the clubs get longer So if you hold a 9 iron, 7 iron, 5 iron, 3 wood, driver all next to each other at setup You would see the lie angle get flatter and flatter So more and more around gradually as clubs get longer Fairway wood more around than 7 iron but not as much as driver Ball position also farther back with 3 wood allows you to hit more down Driver ball position more forward and teed up so more up angle of attack with close to same swing angle
great Eric...i think what we could also is a video showing how to switch back and forward between driver and irons..hit driver with your more around swing and then next swing upright with an iron
Thanks!!
Eric, this is quite brilliant because there are so many gems and so little trade jargon packed into this video. I spent $3000 on a 5-day class with a man I consider to be a fraud, Martin Chuck, but was never shown "the slot" for a driver as opposed to a seven iron. You did it for free at 1:14/13:58. That's terrific information because the driver swing plane is a) flatter than the short-iron plane and b) it must be accompanied by a torso tilt away from the target.
In order to hit a round-ball square, I look at the back of the ball with a driver and I focus one imaginary ball in front of the golf ball with a short-iron. I want the lowest part of my swing to be in the middle of my stance with the driver; whereas the lowest part of my swing should be in front of the ball, when it is in the middle of my stance, with a short-iron.
There's more to it than that, but the information on swing plane is the plane truth.
Best teacher on UA-cam by a mile ! I was going to quit after getting to single figures , Eric’s tips have changed my game !
👊So glad the videos have helped! Appreciate your support!
Okay so my driver has been left in my car for 3 months, saw this video today and had to go and try, wow, it's back, I was just far too steep with it. Game changer for me. Thanks for the video!
Lets go!! Love to hear that!!
You certainly touched on all of my swing problems. This is the most thorough and properly explained hint I have ever seen. Over the years I have had moments of satisfaction with my driver, followed by periods of frustration. I understand everything you said. Thank you.
Glad this one was helpful, John!👊
I watched this video earlier last week after I watched it I got excited, as I KNEW, my high arch swing was a cause to my swing that I wasn't aware off. I just got back from the range and am elated right now, as I was crushing balls straight and to the left. As a right handed golfer with a nasty slice, I'm okay with my ball drawing a bit as it's progress. I'm excited for my next round and to be hitting fairways. Thank you!
This drill/tip/lesson was game changer for my swing. I’m exactly what you described- I’m pretty good with my short irons but longer clubs, not so much/lousy. Not just swinging around body but I made sure not to have my hands go beyond my shoulder (which I tend to do). Best range session since forever. Looking forward to using on course. Thanks for great video session on this
So glad this one was helpful, Norman! Our pleasure!
This was the best golf advice I ever got on UA-cam. Thank you, sincerely
Glad to hear this!
Eric you're really a phenomenal coach. I've watched golf UA-cam for years trying to find solutions, and you're the first coach to truly fix a lot of my game. Good stuff man
Thanks Cole! Love to hear of the improvements---really appreciate the kind words and support!
Where has this channel been my whole life. Great tips and drills. Doesn’t over complicate things. Thanks!!
Appreciate ya :)
Excellent lesson coach! Love it! For me it was the Hank Haney drill that worked to get my driver swing path fixed. This is exactly the same, but broken down and simplified. Love it!
Love that! Thank you! Haney routine great to fix the slice!!
Love your content and the way you explain things so easily. This drill has helped me stop coming down too steep with my driver, what a difference it's made. Thanks a lot!
Love to hear that! Appreciate it!
BROOOOOOO!!!! Drive Achievement Unlocked!! This was the missing piece for me. Good ones were 300+ carry with a nice draw. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Fantastic to hear, Zach!! Our pleasure!
Thank you so much for sharing this training video. I'm looking forward to trying this drill. I will keep you posted
You got it---hope it helps!
I use the headcover under my right armpit, forces me to create more depth, especially with the driver. Currently at .8, MILES of improvement ahead. You're a huge influence!
👊
Appreciate you being here with us!
This is the best and most informative session I have had on driver swing, I have been seriously struggling with my driver and now I know how to fix it. Thank you.
Hope it serves you well!👊
This is a great lesson. You’re way of explaining the swing is very concise and understandable. Best driver lesson I’ve seen, thank you.
I appreciate those kind words!
I'm a very active 'in shape' 64 year old. I'm a 3rd year golfer with a handicap in the high teens. I could NOT HIT THE BIG STICK, until I viewed and practiced the drills in this video. I've viewed no less that 25 videos on UA-cam specifically related to 'not being able to hit my driver'. This is the ONLY VIDEO that helped me hit...the big stick. Thank you so much Eric!!!! 😉⛳👍
Love to hear this!!
Great lesson. I’ve been struggling with the driver for a long time. Hands behind and lower than shoulders really work for me. Thanks
Thank you, Janet! Hope this one helps!
This sums up my "old" swing, good with irons (compression) steep with driver. Tried this whole process last night on the course and hit more good drives than bad ones - very clear instructon and great results - probably the best short video I have seen for a while - thank you Eric. Now not dreading pulling out the driver
Appreciate the kind words James! Glad to hear of the good results!!
Hello from Indonesia! liked your videos because you give on of the best concise and clear instruction on this driver-iron problem! and also some logic on the techniques makes me understand better about my swing. Thank you!
Appreciate the kind words and support!!
Excellent tutorial Eric. Very informative and easy to follow. I’ve been playing for 35 years and love watching these videos. For those of you just getting started, follow this man. Don’t ever stop being a student of this game. Every day, round, and swing is a learning opportunity. I’m 50 and learn every way watching instructors like Eric. Keep up the good work.
👊Appreciate your support, Brad! Thanks for being here with us!
You really touched on what I always doubt on my swing. Most video don’t differentiate between driver and iron swing. Thank you.!
My pleasure Eddie---thanks for watching!
Never watched your videos really before this, but this is definitely where I struggle and you’ve made this so simple. Will definitely be trying this at the range tonight. Thanks 👍
Appreciate it man---hope it helps ya!
The Best instruction I came across the internet. This is the best thing since HAM & EGGS.....Love it.
Eric, you're a good man
Thank you Eddie! :)
Another masterpiece tip that has helped with my dispersion on the course. My driver has become tighter in off center strikes. You are the best instructor on UA-cam without a doubt. Eric you make learning simple for weekend players.
So glad this one helped, Dan! Appreciate your kind words and support!
I’ve been watching golf UA-cam videos for years .. they took me from an 11 handicap to a 16 handicap too much information..
Except for your videos, which I’m glad I found.
This video is exactly my Problem..
I Swing Driver too vertically..
Gonna work on your drill..
Keep ya posted..
Thx for your guidance..
😎🏌️♂️👍
Our pleasure, Jaycee! Hope it serves you well!
Wow, great Driver drill and explanation. I've been playing for a very long time, 8 hcp, and just practicing this driver drill the last couple days has helped tremendously, I'm making better contact. Thank you.
Love to hear this! Thanks for watching!
I needed to find this tutorial! Thank you. I am looking forward to going to the driving range and trying both of these drills.
Hope this one serves you well!
I have shared this video with my friend who's struggling with his swing. I believe this will help. Thanks Eric.
Appreciate it Agus!!
My favourite channel by far very simple easy to follow instructions awesome stuff
Appreciate your support, Robert! Thank you!
Glad to see other golf teachers share this process because it works...Paul Wilson has been helping golfers with this same concept for years
👊Hope this one serves you well, Paul!
@@CogornoGolf it does, keep helping golfers learn this great game. It more fun when taught in a way that makes it simple and quick for someone to see the results to keep them engaged. All that tilt, compress blah blah blah can go over one's head.
Omg thank you eric! I have such a good iron and 5 hybrid swing. But couldnt consistantly hit my driver for the life of me. Ive watched every video possible. Did the body tilt, set up with the club head to liftup and not down. Everything.... Turns out my issue was my vertical approach. I focused more on a "horizontal" swing and now im making consistant contact. Now i just gotta keep practicing to control my direction. Thank you so much
Glad this one helped, Joseph!
Thanks Eric. Great instruction. I’ve been looking at ways to simplify squaring the clubface and smoking my driver. 👍🏼
Thanks Rob! Hope this one helps ya!!
Hi Eric. Just caught up with this. Made a real difference for me out on the course today. My best ever driving, straight down the middle.
Love to hear it, Devon!
I haven’t used that drill in probably 15 + years. It’s the reason I always had a nice draw to my drive. Now my good ones are slightly fading.
The Inside Approach was the product I used to use for it. I really must get back to that drill. Thank you!
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Hope this one helps your game!
I really like the way this guy explains things. He answered a lot of the questions I was thinking about.
Appreciate it :)
Great stuff and very practical. Gonna work on this one right after the getting off my right side video. The later video included the best swing sequence information that I have received and I have been playing for 20 years. Even in slow-mo my right toe turns around and points towards target naturally for the first time. Thank you.
Thanks Timothy! Glad this one was helpful!
Guy is genius. Simple explanations, great visual demonstrations and makes perfect sense.
Thanks Randy!
Good video I've been trying to get rid of my slice and I started lowering my back swing today before I saw this video and I'm going in the right direction. This video just confirmed for me that I'm doing the right things thank you! I'm hitting it straighter now but I need to be more consistent
Love it Dennis!
Thanks Eric! I always make progress ingraining my feels when you teach lessons using obstacles like the basket/rod. All the best for your continued success.
Thank you! Me too----love them for my own swing and students. Good to hedge your bet I've found with a practice station to confirm/find feels to stay neutral with whatever we are working on
I think I found the answer to my question that has eluded me since I started playing golf almost 30 years ago!
Love it!
Great drill Eric! I remember you as a high school player at Nazareth, I covered you when I worked for Service Electric sports!
Hey Tom! Thank you---too funny! Seems like yesterday and forever ago at the same time :)
I'll always remember those days and really appreciate everything you did for all of us. I used to LOVE watching the coverage after :)
Hope you are doing well!
Great vid!
Thanks John!
Very happy to hear the word "depth". Too many of us think wide and not deep. Since I have been working on depth in my swing for about a month now, I was able to pick up more yards and more consistent accuracy.
Love this, Dennis!
Thanks for the video. Very simplistic and excellent and an excellent drill to follow.
Appreciate it Eugene!
Excellent drill this has really improved my long irons and my driver especially thank you
Love to hear that Dave---our pleasure!!
This video should have over a million views very informative.
Thanks Aaron!!
Great video....simple explanation on correcting swing . Thanks Steve
Thank you, Steve! Hope it serves you well!
Thanks!! Your lessons make so much sense.
Hope this one serves you well!
Excellent advice! I think that this is exactly what I do, and I am going to follow your advice and practice this drill.😊
Thanks Matt! Hope this one helps ya out. Love the stick over the ball drill as its a really really good check to see if your swing path is neutral!
I just want to say a big thanks. I played today with this swing thought today. It works!
Love to hear this! Our pleasure!
This is interesting! I’ve been struggling with this and definitely pure my irons but driver is so erratic. Tried getting hands higher and was inconsistent. I’m gonna try this today, last day the course is open for the winter!
Hope this one helps ya man!
I will try this drill tomorrow. Thank you
My pleasure Will---thanks for being here with us!
exactly what i needed ! can work pretty well with irons but can't drive even if it was to save my life ! Thanks again well explained top tier video 👌
Thanks Samuel! Hope this one helps!!
Fantastic instruction and one that I did not understand until I has a lesson with Eric. In 2020, I was a 17 HC and met with Eric or a lesson. I refer back to his instruction every range session. 3 years later my HC is 8.2. Thanks for all of the help Eric!
Tried this drill today … My slice is GONE and I hit consistent 280 yards . Thanks my friend- the best Golf Coaching Video that Ive seen
Love to hear this!
Great vid! Would love the reciprocal advice for someone who hits driver decently (as well as hybrid, 3 wood etc) but struggles with iron contact
Thanks! Good one! They are likely TOO SHALLOW with swing plane and need to learn to get angle of attack more DOWN with shorter clubs.....could be several reasons why that would happen but shouldn't be hard to fix
Ya I'm struggling with my irons as well but can find the sweet spot on my driver effortlessly, then I struggle to hit the green 80 yards out
Super helpful for me Eric. Thank you. I would love to understand how to initiate the downswing so that I don’t open my lead shoulder and can shallow the club through the ball.
Love to hear it Robert!
These two videos should help a lot!
ua-cam.com/video/PjUCfzMmM48/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
ua-cam.com/video/J91dDYfIEJs/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
This is the best set of drills that I have tried and I don't even have the problem that you started with. I have always hit driver well. But the "feel" these drills produce is fantastic. They have helped me get a little more height on the ball and about 10 yards longer on the driver. Thank you!
Fantastic to hear, John!!
Really good! Along with the lesson, pointing out perception issues your student had is very helpful! Headed to the range...
Glad to hear it! Hope practice goes great!
A+ video, im only starting out but i already just learned a lot from this vid, thanks man
Love to hear it Stephen! Glad it helped....if you ever want some guidance send vids to www.cogornogolf.com/freetrial and try our 14 day free trial!
Extraordinary video. One of the best I have seen. I will work on it!
thank you!!
The only key that has ever worked to prevent my slices and weak fades. Pros can shallow the club in downswing; most amateurs can’t. It may be necessary to shorten your swing arc, but a straight ball flight makes up for the difference.
Pros for sure shallow the club better and CLOSE THE CLUB FACE better
And that combo eliminates the slice!
I love how you explain your concepts. I actually have the reverse problem. I am having trouble with my irons. I have shallowed my driver swing, but now I am struggling with occasionally getting into a rut where I shank my irons. Do you have any videos for that?
Thanks! I think you'll enjoy this one:
ua-cam.com/video/B8duKc_lcPQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
@@CogornoGolf Thank you so much. That was great!
Eric, thank you... This drill help me a lot with my driver. ⛳
you got it!!
Hi Eric, I've been using a swing thought lately that makes the around swing described in your video very easy. This really goes back to some of your previous videos, which describe the feel of using the lead side outside seam, of your pants, to trigger the downswing. I asked you once if this same feel might also be used to trigger the backswing and you said that it might be worth trying. I decided to revisit this idea and found a modification that works like magic to produce the shape of swing and hip action that you are describing.
All I have to do is set up with both fee splayed outwards about 20 degrees. This setup also splays the centers of my thighs outwards. Instead of thinking about the outside seams of my pants, I focus on where the front creases of my pants are (or would be if they had creases). I use this "Crease Trigger" move with the trail leg to get my entire trail side turning back to the top of the swing. The same simple feel with the lead side crease takes care of the through swing. The result of all this, is a very repeatable and centered coiling and uncoiling, of the entire body.
I like it Dave! If Im visualizing correctly what you are saying that makes perfect sense
@@CogornoGolf Thanks for the inspiration Eric. I love the swing mantra that I can use with this swing...CREASE GREASE...CREASE GREASE. The word GREASE applies to the feel of the smooth moves of the right and then left shoulder blades behind, when cranked consecutively, by the right and then left splayed centers of the thighs. Ten % speed increase with every club, great contact and direction...what's not to like?
I needed this lesson so bad, I now understand what I was doing wrong. Thanks so much
Glad this one helped, William!
You just did a video on Cordell Christopher Hadeed (me). What I can do with my irons including 5 iron, my friends dream to do. What they will do with their driver is my wildest dreams.
The other day, I took an 8 iron and pitched a ball in front of an up sloping green, and the ball stopped just at the hole. My friend Nick was amazed and asked me how I did it. He's been playing since he's a kid, and I'm approaching my 8th year.
I'll try this very soon, even practice it home with a shortened stick.
Many thanks, Eric 🎉
Our pleasure!! Hope this serves you well!!
As a beginner, I love the tips and strategies in this video. One subtle highlight that stuck out to me was the alignment stick 2 or three feet in front of the ball. I’ll be using that in my practice sessions for sure!👍🏼 Thanks for sharing your content and knowledge.
Our pleasure! Hope this one helps!
I can't believe how good that 'baseball' swing drill is. Lightbulb moment for me, for hitting a driver 😮.
Love to hear it, Scott!
I love this driver drill! Hopefully I don't launch the alignment stick into the range. 🤣
Fingers crossed lol----stay safe out there :)
Well that’s good point. Use a wad of duct tape on the end just in case😂
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I’m the luckiest man alive I just struggled with this all week and after hitting balls today my club was open at impact just like he said I didn’t have a drill to fix it so I was just getting more and more frustrated 😢 but now I got it!! Thankful for this channel!! ❤
Lol me too, great tip huh?
Thanks man I just subscribed to you I’m going golfing tomorrow morning and definitely trying this thanks
Our pleasure!! Hope this helps!!
Very good explanations! Thanks so much😊
Thanks Sheila!
I like the feel of rotating the left hand (and arm) to the top of the swing; it's great for getting the body engaged instead of my tendency to overswing with the arms.
For sure have to have some arm rotation to the top. Like all other things golf swing just want to make sure its the correct amount and not too much or too little
Arm rotation details here: ua-cam.com/video/uA1T_P3Rtlw/v-deo.html&pp=ygUtRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIEdvbGYgbGVmdCBhcm0gcm90YXRpb24gYmFja3N3aW5n
Will be trying this drill. My iron game has improved tremendously however, my driver game has extremely declined. Will be practicing this daily. Thanks for the advice!
Hope this one helps your game!
Thank you for the good drills. I cant wait for tomorrow to go to the driving range
Best regards from Germany
Our pleasure! Hope this one serves you well!
I can't wait to try this. This video was tailored for me. I'm good with short irons but struggle with the driver!
Thanks Don---hope it helps!!
@@CogornoGolf You're welcome, I'll let you know soon! Thanks for sharing!
Great great coach ! Excellent Erick that is why I follow you !!!
Appreciate it :)
this video is edited so amazingly well. props! gonna go try this out today. i have been getting otherworldly contact on my irons lately, but have struggled in how you transition how you swing as you go up the irons & into the woods-- this is a really great, simple illustration of the change (although i've also been messing with how strong my grip is as i go up the club ladder, which is probably a mistake haha. (been struggling with how much & how to bow wrist changes over this continuum)).
Appreciate that! Will send that along to the team---they are great! Hope this helps you moving forward!
Eric thanks for this tip, I will be using immediately, thanks again, God Bless and continued success.
Our pleasure, John! Thanks for watching!
Great Video. I'll try to practice after my surgery recover. I am one of the outside to inside golfers.
Thanks Ruben! Wish you a speedy recovery!
I gotta try this. I hit my short irons and wedge shots very well, but have always struggled with the driver. I took the fairway woods out of my bag in favor of hybrids because I had such inconsistencies with the longer clubs. Hopefully this will help me improve in that regard.
I have faith in ya :)
Great video. I have the dreaded Slice Disease and hit an occasional shot in the Fairway. Tried the Draw and works occasionally. So, will try ur Drills to see if there is a change for the better. Short Game and long irons are Spot On. I have a love/hate relationship with Driver and sometimes use a 3 Wood on the deck which goes straight.
Thanks Patrick! Hope this one serves you well!👊
Not watched you before Eric but this is just what I needed, excellent
Hope it helps! Appreciate you being here with us!
Hey Eric! Hope you are well. Haven’t played much golf for a couple of years, trying to get back into it and this is one of the first videos I’ve had a look at. Feels like you made it about me! Great to see you are still producing such quality content!
One question about the final point, is it a good idea to pre set the club face closed if you are having trouble squaring it when you get the club coming from inside?
Thanks Stuart! Appreciate you being here with us!
I would not advise that no. I would learn to close in IN swing....you can close it at setup as quick fix but I rarely see that last long term.
I would get your swing on video or find good coach to identify WHERE/WHY its too open in swing and solve that!! Send videos to www.cogornogolf.com only $79/mo we can help or find good coach in person!
I have recently been struggling with my driver ....had a custom shaft built that is a half an in longer than my 3 wood to start with .....gamechanger .....but still was struggling a touch ....and this was part of my problem ....but to achieve what you are showing ...at 47 years old I had to take my right foot after setting up to the ball and simply step about a half a step back further from the ball ...opened front foot a touch but sliding my back foot about half a step back from what I would call my normal set up really allowed me to get some more turn and hit the ball more from the inside and it makes it a little harder to cast the club at the top if you do this as well....may be a bad habit but for now it's staying cause it really improved my length and accuracy big time
Love it--sounds like you found a good solution for you!
Absolutely incredible drill and lesson sir. Thank you!
Thank you! Our pleasure!
Awesome lesson. I like the second drill alot. Is there an iron version of the bucket drill to shallow iron swings? What adjustment would you make to the bucket and alignment stick to shallow iron swing?
Thanks Robert! for sure....can do same drill but just lower the rod like this one:
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I think you literally have described me in this video! I will be doing this drill tomorrow
Haha! Hope it helps ya man!
Excellent video. I’m storing my irons and my driver has been a mess. I can completely relate to this idea.
Thank Drew!
Brilliant video and just what I need. I'm taking that to the range later !
thanks Peter---hope this helps ya!
Love your stuff, I look at it often. Cheers.
Appreciate it mark!
Thank you for all your videos, it’s been very helpful
So glad to hear it, Ramon! Our pleasure!
This was the video that got me hitting those draws!!! Thank you man 🙏🏻
Love to hear it!
Brilliant
I had this same issue
Thank you for the tip, brother
You got it Craig! Thanks for watching!
This has been my problem. Thank you Eric! I’m going to try it tomorrow.
Hope it helps ya!
This is awesome Eric, thank you. This really helped me fix my driver plane
Thank you! So glad this one helped!
Good drill and excellent lesson. THANKS!!!
Thanks Robert!
Eric, I was checking out your website and was wondering if you have a membership program that does not include the monthly lessons. By the way, your explanations are a big help in understanding the golf swing. Thanks.
Glad to hear it, James!
Yes we do! Email us at service@cogornogolf.com and we'll send you more details👍
Hey Eric how does this apply to a fairway wood off the deck?
Hey Patrick!
ITs gradually more around/flatter as the clubs get longer
So if you hold a 9 iron, 7 iron, 5 iron, 3 wood, driver all next to each other at setup
You would see the lie angle get flatter and flatter
So more and more around gradually as clubs get longer
Fairway wood more around than 7 iron but not as much as driver
Ball position also farther back with 3 wood allows you to hit more down
Driver ball position more forward and teed up so more up angle of attack with close to same swing angle