I ,at the age of 67 am playing regularly for the first time as I retired at year ago. I went from playing maybe 3 or 4 times a year to twice a week with several practice sessions in between. I took 5 lessons and found out what I'm doing and why. I regularly swing an 8 iron in my living room. When it feels like I'm taking a Full back swing, I'm actually going back about 3/4. I'm driving the ball at 235 and on average, hitting my 8 iron about 145. I've been consistently in the mid 80's or low 90's when I'm screwing up here and there. Bottom line is, swinging the club without a ball helps tremendously with swing tempo.
Thanks for the comment, Dan. I appreciate the confirmation that practicing some without the ball can help make big improvements in our game. Watch my upcoming videos (2 parts) on playing lessons. You might find them helpful as well. Thanks for watching!
Yeah pump drill before each shot will help immensely. His grip looks pretty suspect too. I 100% agree with you partial swings without a ball make changes much easier! Also instead of a golf ball I use tennis balls to practice. The ones that are really hard.Boosts your confidence when you hit a golf ball!
I often use foam golf balls when I want to still have the "hit" instinct. I make a lot of swings each day with no ball. I'm mostly about tempo at this stage of my game. Meaning I'm old!! Thanks for commenting and watching.
This shows very clearly that when we swing at a golf ball we unconsciously change several things from when we swing with no ball. But then surely swinging at no ball can ‘fool’ us into habits that don’t work in real play (the open club face being a perfect example). Genuine question!
Yes... you're right. This is not one of my students as I mentioned. My goal was to help him get a more compact, repeatable swing and teach him to "feel" a better sequence. If he was my student we would have also discussed how weak his grip is and possibly introduced some flexion into his lead hand. Eventually, we all need the golf ball for feedback.
i've always done a lot of air swings at home, on the course and i take one just before and always wondered if it helped or hurt the actual swing. i think for a teed up ball the air swing is what we're actually trying to do but when the ball is on the ground it's a bit different. i think i should be actually hitting and brushing the ground for an air practice iron swing but i never do it and maybe i should. what do you think? thnx.
I think making a practice swing with a driver is a good idea. Not going to hit the ground (shouldn't anyways) and it helps loosen us up for a big turn. For an iron swing, I like to make part swing practice before a shot just to feel the kind of shot I'm trying to hit and kind of see it and to remind myself of tempo and balance. Once I start the actual swing, I'm simply trying to have good tempo (like a practice swing would have and to swing all the way to a completely balanced finish. Any other technical thoughts on the course will likely be detrimental to your game. Thanks for the question.
when i'm ready to shoot i eyeball the shot, line myself up, take an air swing and then go. it happens very quick for me and over real fast but with good tempo and rhythm. @@SouthernUtahGolfAcademy
You're right. If you watch my video on grip I mention that "grip" is almost always the first word I write on the board in an initial swing evaluation. Most people early extend to some extent because they have too weak of a grip. Good Catch! P.S. I only spoke with him briefly so I never mentioned his 10-finger grip.
When i was a beginner/hacker i thought 1/2 swings were bs prob cos couldnt do them! But now im a 5hcp i do them and find them easy maybe it wouldnt have taken 12 years! But my no 1 tip that only 1 person in hundreds has followed! is learn to bounce a ball on a wedge ,every good golfer can do this helps take away the hit instinct
@@SouthernUtahGolfAcademy dont have to do tricks! just basic bouncing ask any 5 hcp or below bet most can do it prob from picking balls up on practice ground!
Great short video. Most videos are talkathons. Making it simple and easy to understand. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the positive comment.
So true. Great advice, pro!
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I ,at the age of 67 am playing regularly for the first time as I retired at year ago. I went from playing maybe 3 or 4 times a year to twice a week with several practice sessions in between. I took 5 lessons and found out what I'm doing and why. I regularly swing an 8 iron in my living room. When it feels like I'm taking a Full back swing, I'm actually going back about 3/4. I'm driving the ball at 235 and on average, hitting my 8 iron about 145. I've been consistently in the mid 80's or low 90's when I'm screwing up here and there. Bottom line is, swinging the club without a ball helps tremendously with swing tempo.
Thanks for the comment, Dan. I appreciate the confirmation that practicing some without the ball can help make big improvements in our game. Watch my upcoming videos (2 parts) on playing lessons. You might find them helpful as well. Thanks for watching!
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great vid you really helped that guy
Thanks. Appreciate the feedback.
Yeah pump drill before each shot will help immensely. His grip looks pretty suspect too. I 100% agree with you partial swings without a ball make changes much easier! Also instead of a golf ball I use tennis balls to practice. The ones that are really hard.Boosts your confidence when you hit a golf ball!
I often use foam golf balls when I want to still have the "hit" instinct. I make a lot of swings each day with no ball. I'm mostly about tempo at this stage of my game. Meaning I'm old!! Thanks for commenting and watching.
This is very good advise 👍
Thanks for the comment.
Good video ..Even his knee on the left is pointing at target at impact
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This shows very clearly that when we swing at a golf ball we unconsciously change several things from when we swing with no ball. But then surely swinging at no ball can ‘fool’ us into habits that don’t work in real play (the open club face being a perfect example). Genuine question!
Yes... you're right. This is not one of my students as I mentioned. My goal was to help him get a more compact, repeatable swing and teach him to "feel" a better sequence. If he was my student we would have also discussed how weak his grip is and possibly introduced some flexion into his lead hand. Eventually, we all need the golf ball for feedback.
i've always done a lot of air swings at home, on the course and i take one just before and always wondered if it helped or hurt the actual swing. i think for a teed up ball the air swing is what we're actually trying to do but when the ball is on the ground it's a bit different. i think i should be actually hitting and brushing the ground for an air practice iron swing but i never do it and maybe i should. what do you think? thnx.
I think making a practice swing with a driver is a good idea. Not going to hit the ground (shouldn't anyways) and it helps loosen us up for a big turn. For an iron swing, I like to make part swing practice before a shot just to feel the kind of shot I'm trying to hit and kind of see it and to remind myself of tempo and balance. Once I start the actual swing, I'm simply trying to have good tempo (like a practice swing would have and to swing all the way to a completely balanced finish. Any other technical thoughts on the course will likely be detrimental to your game. Thanks for the question.
when i'm ready to shoot i eyeball the shot, line myself up, take an air swing and then go. it happens very quick for me and over real fast but with good tempo and rhythm. @@SouthernUtahGolfAcademy
Sounds really good.
I would have started with the grip
You're right. If you watch my video on grip I mention that "grip" is almost always the first word I write on the board in an initial swing evaluation. Most people early extend to some extent because they have too weak of a grip. Good Catch! P.S. I only spoke with him briefly so I never mentioned his 10-finger grip.
When i was a beginner/hacker i thought 1/2 swings were bs prob cos couldnt do them! But now im a 5hcp i do them and find them easy maybe it wouldnt have taken 12 years!
But my no 1 tip that only 1 person in hundreds has followed! is learn to bounce a ball on a wedge ,every good golfer can do this helps take away the hit instinct
OK.... Now I need to get good at that. Bouncing the ball on a wedge wasn't a thing when I was young. Now all these young players can do that.
@@SouthernUtahGolfAcademy dont have to do tricks! just basic bouncing ask any 5 hcp or below bet most can do it prob from picking balls up on practice ground!
Swing is way better after the lesson
Thanks for the comment
Hit through the ball not AT the ball
Absolutely
Money!
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No offense, but I think he looked great to begin with
No offense taken. Ha. He does look pretty good, especially for a guy who just recently took up the game. Thanks for watching.