I am a 71 year old golfer and your lessons have really helped. Older golfers have problems getting a good rotation in their body, hence you see a lot of older golfers just swinging their arms, which leads to losing distance. I found today if I turn my right foot out I get more body turn and right away I gained 20m on my drive. Now up to 200m so fine with me.
I am 79 and I look forward to your lessons every week. You inspire me. I try all your tips every Saturday at my local golf course. You are simply the best coach in the world. Thank you.
Danny I’m a now 68 year old teenager with your help and a few adaptations of my own I’m now ripping my Driver 270 with gusts up to 300 plus, depending on how my back and neck is on the day, broke my back racing speedway in the mid 70’s and my neck playing rugby union in the early 80’s, my neck I’ve only just discovered that I had broken it last year! This also I strongly recommend that people get a club fitting that matches their physique and strength. So many people just buy clubs without using the science that is now available to everyone. A good club fitter will match the club heads and shafts to a players ability and physicality to achieve the best possible results and get the swing weight to a balance that gives a player the best fit for his swing speed and physical capabilities. Thanks again. Best wishes and kind regards from Spain.
Danny, this lesson really resonated with me. I'm a 71 year old golfer and golf with guys a few years younger. This will help me stay competitive off the tee with them. Brilliant lessons! Thanks very much! Cheers!
Thank you Danny, I am going to bring this to the range next week. Your lessons have brought my game down almost 10-12 strokes. You have helped bring joy back to this game for me. I am 59 and lost a lot of my game over the years due to family time. I am getting back into it and your lessons have been instrumental.....Thank you again so much....please keep them coming
Hi Danny - this lesson has been a key to help me start to regain yardage and consistency. At 77 any increase is a real plus. As I worked on the power moves I noticed that adding the pre- swing movement helped clear my head of swing thoughts before starting the back swing. Before I would take my stance then all the motion, positioning, etc thoughts would take over. Adding the movement took me right into the swing before all that flooded in. Thanks so much for all the help you provide
Like the walking drill Danny. I sway off the ball which makes me think i need to be more static….contact is often better but less power. I’ll try these tips - great explanation as always.
We have gone back onto the full course somthing I have not been looking forward to but apparently I'm striking my tee shots better than I have for 12 months ( according to my playing partners. This has been due to your driving lessons I'm now 75 and a half, and looking forward to the rest of the season cheers Danny ❤
Another great video Danny. I’ve watched tons of UA-cam golf this winter and spring. Now I only watch you and Paddy. He also mentions getting movement going to increase speed. Like any sport you have to be athletic to play. Golf is no different. Get the body moving for power and speed. It’s really simple when you think about it.
Really admire the way you give your audience hope for the future. It all makes sense and I will try this out on the simulator in the garden ASAP. Thanks as always. At 78 I currently hit an average drive 175. When everything clicks I can ge up to 190 in summer. So there's a massive space for improvement.
For anyone that reads this comment, I can tell you from personnel experience that simply allowing your center body core to move freely EXACTLY as Danny describes here is the single most effective element to a powerful strike. Again as Danny explains, it was quite uncomfortable in the beginning because it felt as if I was letting go of the control I had on a smooth strike with the club face squared up perfectly. I was hitting perfectly straight fairway finders every time. But they had absolutely zero power and my average yardage was always around 220-230. I had corrected nearly every glitch that blocked me from a smooth and relaxed swing. But as soon as I grabbed my driver or fairway wood I planted my feet and swung a wooden predictable swing. But after a few buckets slowly allowing my body to move freely exactly as Danny describes here, I suddenly felt the club doing most of the work down at the club head instead of me pushing it through the ball. As the whip power increased so did the consistency of the strike. At the same time my yardage grew exponentially. Now I can let that club fly and I am consistently hitting very straight 280-295 yard drives and in favorable conditions I hit 300 quite often. The key is that stored energy and the timing match up of that whip on contact. What Danny lays out here is unquestionably the key to longer drives, no doubt. ⛳️👍🏻😎👍🏻⛳️
I am a new golfer, i have shot one round which was this past weekend. I have 5 acres at my house to practice on and your videos have been phenomenal so far, the snapping the towel reference is a perfect analogy which I won't be forgetting. Also the dynamics of keeping movement and momentum is very comparable to baseball. I look forward to experimenting with these tips.
The step back is something you touched on in a previous lesson and has helped me with my swing. Thanks Danny for all the work you do to provide us subscribers with valuable tips
I absolutely LOVE your videos! The part where you mentioned that you hit the ball with your trial side of your body was a HUGE eye opener for me. As I believe THAT is something that I need to work on. As well as, from another video of yours, where you explain how you point your shoulders at the ball through the swing was another! Thanks again Danny!!!!
Fantastic lesson! The towel idea really makes sense to me, I feel like I waste energy keeping the power going through instead of down. Thanks for this 😊
Danny - love the three keys! I have seen you discuss some of these before, but it’s brilliantly simple the way you connect the three. Be athletic, coil, use the ground and snap at the bottom. Love your teaching!
Morning, Dan - good timing as had Driver lesson last Monday ! Think my movement is not too bad but set up was main problem. Was too bent over at address both Driver & Irons. Was told to stand much taller at address from spine & torso to improve contact. It did, but now have to find confidence to “let it go” so to speak ! I obviously feel a bit weird being much closer as been standing too far away, but today’s training you’ve given will help massively. Lee, my coach, said large proportion of issues start before you even hit a ball as lots of people struggle to set up correctly. Have a good weekend. All the best, Ken.
Absolutely brilliant. This has been a tremendous issue for me: lack of confidence and then chaining compensations into the swing, making it even less powerful. Doing this lower body "shuffle" along with more centrifugal force generates speed and power to the extent that there's not much time to throw in compensations. So I would recommend let it rip and see what happens as this will help the body/timing much better than trying to compensate for body mistakes with the hands and arms. Get the body right with power and the hands just need to maintain grip and the arms just need to go along for the ride.
I have been struggling with the driver for a bit. I started doing steps 2 and 3 today and it really helped straighten out my drives. Adding the rhythm and the snap at the end really helped sync up my swing. Driver had started to feel so stiff lately and I couldn't figure out what I was missing. I was able to apply throughout the bag for great results. Excited to see how it transitions to a course
Really appreciate your golf videos, not every tip always connects with how I feel my swing developing, but the ones that do really change my game for the better. I actually started doing this rocking movement you are talking about from watching Martin Borgmeier and the way he was loading into his shot. Mine is more lax than his because ive tried it as hard as his and i just loose any semblance of aim. Funny enough this ended up being a really good trigger for me to start my swing as well which was another struggle point for me until this adjustment. Really enjoy the way you explain this it was much easier to understand than the trial and error that I was attempting to get it.
Great lesson, Danny. Just realising how static I have been with my swing. The ball needs to be hit from the trail side.....!!.. What a great tip. Can't wait to practice this ..
Timely video for me, as I feel like my ball striking is fairly consistent, but my yardages are not as good as they could be. When I practice at the range, I feel like I swing freely. But it seems that when I go to the course I struggle because the instinct to aim and control overrides the sense of swinging freely. I will apply these drills and work to improve my on-course confidence. Thanks.
Thank you for another excellent very helpful video. Your enthusiasm & expert knowledge is very noticeable. I am now going to make a few notes from your lesson notes. Your advice should really give me some extra yards.
As far as l am concerned Danny is my number one coach. Explains everything so well and makes understanding the golf seing so much better even though l have been playing for years. We all need these reminder tips. Thanks Danny so much.
Played 18 this morning and didn’t strike my driver too well. This video is reminding me what I need to do. I’m going back out for another 18 right now. Thanks, Danny.
I saw this new video posted and was thinking to myself, "sure i want to hit the ball longer". Little did i know when i first fired it up that EVERYTHING in the video to improve my swing were spot on to my current swing issues. I watched this last night and played today and just tried turning my hips more as you suggested sight unseen (no range work or anything) And, for me, it worked 100% Thank you soooo much! If you are ever in Salt Lake City, id love to get a lesson (which i prolly cant afford, so maybe i could just buy you a couple pints? 😆) Thanks again, i cant wait to really start working with this as im totally re-energized to improve my game once again!
Morning DM. For someone who is average at best and just turned 56...there is quite a bit of here that can be taken onboard. And young Jack looks to have fantastic technique just like his Dad.
Great example Danny of "using the walking motion" to create more power in the golf swing! At one time I raised my left heel on the backswing, but when it became vogue, I kept it on the ground. Now that I'm a senior, I better resurrect that move to regain some of the distance I have lost because of age! Your example of how "happy feet" and lower body movement not "body static" helps in the process as well is a good one! Your third example of "hitting from the trail side" may be the best one for acquiring distance! All in all, a golfer definitely has to "build up momentum" in order to have a powerful swing! Well Done Danny! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks Danny everyone keeps telling me stepping back right before I swing is wrong, I like your ability to show there is alternative ways to unlocking power in a swing.
Great video Danny. I would take that one armed first drive of yours all day long and the last one was awesome. Unfortunately weather is horrendous here in Norwich all weekend so will be Monday before I can give this a try. Thanks as always and have a great weekend
I came across your videos and your style of teaching is perfect for me. I’ve since clicked on other videos that pop up on my feed and they seem to really get into the weeds in a way that just makes no sense to me! You are incredible thank you! Question for this video. You mention moving your head, which makes sense but I have always stared at the ball. Tip for what your eyes should be doing when your head is moving during the swing?
You have given me the confidence to loosen up with my driver. I've been so afraid of spraying the ball all over the place that I've gotten very stiff and overly controlled. That's not working anyway so I'm going to get moving again. If it wasn't midnight, I'd head out to the range right now. Thanks. Great stuff!
Nice video. With unlocking your head to turn, does this make it hard to keep your eye on it to square up the contact? I know one typically wants to keep their eye on it as well as their head down
Always excellent Danny. After watching your videos during past few months, all my shots got much better, especially iron. It has been changed to compact, simple, and beautiful down-blowed shots. I am living in Seoul S.Korea and come to my town, I will buy you a big meal. hehe~
Another brilliant video as always. Thanks Danny, heading out to the range at lunchtime with PGA coach Jon Woodroffe so will try to incorporate these ideas with him. Thanks again 😁
Excellent tips, Danny. Golf is not a static sport, although the ball is static, we golfers should never be. The towel drill is fantastic for creating speed in the right location. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
Being 69 yrs. old and after a career in carpentry and sport's! Yes my body has been racked, and "Arthur's not so niceness," has hampered my fluidity! I have to say, your easy to understand simple basic knowledge is spot on! You have helped me to get my body unlocked with uncomplicated movement! A big thank's to you sir! Keeping it simple and relating the basic power swing! Now all you have to do is stop this brutal heat in s.w.Florida! Lol! Thank's Dan!🤝💪👍🫡
Really enjoyed that Danny. Assuming you or your clients have been affected by golfers elbow, have you got any tips for a speedy recovery? If so, maybe a video would be really helpful.
Hi Danny great video. I’m gonna try the one hand drill more often. My biggest issue with downswing is my right shoulder wants go forward, it leads to my shoulders to be open with steep out to in swing.
Key 1. Ah, classic advice. Left knee points a bit back towards the ball on the backswing. Right knee comes in towards the ball on the downswing. Tommy Armour devoted an entire chapter to that in his classic instruction book in the 1950's. He said if you did that, you'd get your footwork right automatically, and you wouldn't have to worry about anything else to do with footwork. And yes, it really frees up the body to move, especially for us Seasoned Citizens, as Harvey Penick called us. Great lesson.
Thanks Danny, I play tomorrow morning (Sunday 26th, 2024). I will practice some of this today to try out tomorrow. I'm early 60's and play with guys in their 40's. I can keep up within 10 yards most of the time but if I can get even or better well you have my eternal gratitude.
Great lesson! My issue is getting my weight thru the ball with driver. I hit center face consistently but because weight is back or 8 oclockish on target line, ball fades and I know it leaks power.
Thx, Danny. All good stuff. This is easier for me as a tennis player. I notice you hover the club over the ground at address. Is this better than resting club on ground to be more in an athletic state of readiness? What a golfer Jack is going to be! In his blood!
Danny. Love what you do. Great stuff. How does this lesson translate to irons? Thanks so much your fabulous and have shaved 2-3 strokes off my game this year alone.
Another brilliant tip! Thanks. I am a senior golfer and am stepping little towards the target to improve my weight shift back to the target. As a senior golfer, if I want to do one, should I step back to improve my backswing or step forward to improve my forward swing? My driver swing speed is about 78mph, carries 170 yds and total distance of 190 - 195 yds. My short game is little better as such my handicap index is around 11.
That son of yours got a good start with you Danny. His swing looks better than mine so will have to try his little step move. Thanks for your great instruction. Makes my Saturday every time. 😀
It's been a while Danny but always watching your videos. I love the enthusiasm and content you always bring, of course. I am still trying to achieve more ball speed and distance and will definitely try these tips later today. Finally, congratulations on 1.27 m subscribers. I remember when it was 27,000! :)
@@DanielMaude Quick update. This really has changed things for the better, particularly the 'static walking'. Since using this in my warm-up, I am hitting some of the best drives ever. Thanks! :)
I’m 72 years old and have been what I consider a pretty good golfer 🏌🏼♂️. 10 handicap.. I’ve subscribed to your channel and have never in my life hit the ball better, more solid. Your to the point and very simple.. At 72 I’m hitting the ball better than ever before.. Amazing, played 9 the other day 2 over.. Your the best teacher I’ve EVER !!! Listen to in my life.. THANK YOU 😊
I’ve been working on your power swing for a few weeks. I played a charity comp yesterday, and whilst I scored poorly, my partners were impressed by the rhythm of my swing and distance. My distance in fact has so improved, that my virtual caddy on my Garmin is making me over club 😂 Incidentally could I use the orange whip in place of the towel for the drill? … Right, so you sorted this, now I need help with 120 yards in please … it’s murdering my scores 😂- Thanks mate my other half has said it’s nice to see me enjoying my golf again 😊
Another helpful lesson from the best golf ⛳️ instructor🏌🏼on UA-cam! Danny I assume this works for irons as well? Appreciate you from the Pacific Northwest 🌊 🌲🏔️ in the States 🇺🇸.
Danny I love watching your videos. The best coach on UA-cam. Your style really clicks with me and hope one day to have a lesson with you mate! Cheers for the great content
Just been trying this on the range and my goodness it works. That pep talk you gave me on Tuesday morning before I went out in the torrential rain did me no harm either ! Thanks Coach.
This is unsolicited endorsement. I have been watching your videos for the last two years and have seen a significant improvement in my ball striking. I am a high handicapper, but was a decent player 15 years ago, I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel again. On eight holes yesterday I had a 5 or less (including three putting twice when I was on in regulation). We won't talk about the other hole. Thank you!
Hi! This is Andrés from Spain. I love your videos/lessons. Regarding this one, I have a question: when you say that you have to snap the towel in the rear part of your body, should you feel the same when "snaping" or throwing down the club in the downswing? Because I was tought saying that you should hear the shaft of your club making a woo more in the leading part of your body. Instinctly I tend to believe that you are right.
Hi Danny. I really enjoy your videos as they help me visualize what I need to do to unlock my body. A question that I have for you is that I am working my way back from a back surgey that I had in December. What would you suggest for me to do to be able to play a full round again? I didn't get to play last year due to the back injury either, so it's been a slow process. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
man, why can't you live in the USA lol, this is great. Gonna try this tonight on the range. I've always been scolded on keeping hips locked (no sway) and not moving head and keeping the lead foot on the ground and not lifting it. I am done with that and gonna give this a whirl. Thanks Danny.
Dying to try all this Danny. I'm 71 now and have lost so much distance 170 yards is my average drive. But I've just realised after watching you, that because I have a bad left knee, I'm not turning my torso, and merely swinging with my arms. Working this morning, but after the Cup Final, I'm off to the range to see if I can follow your excellent tips 🤞🤞🤞
Danny, pivot really helped. But how do you add more speed and do the snap with your pivot. Do you increase how fast you pivot or increase arm speed. The minute I try and use my arms and hands shuts off the legs and pivot. If I try and pivot faster it sometimes effects quality of strike. Interested to hear how you achieve both. Great video!
Do you feel like your right shoulder works down and around on the downswing while your left shoulder works up and back? Im talking about feeling. My right shoulder now is coming up and around on downswing and coming "over the top" and killing everything. Your input would be helpful. Your the best Danny!
I am a 71 year old golfer and your lessons have really helped. Older golfers have problems getting a good rotation in their body, hence you see a lot of older golfers just swinging their arms, which leads to losing distance. I found today if I turn my right foot out I get more body turn and right away I gained 20m on my drive. Now up to 200m so fine with me.
Brilliant to hear Michael
Good to know gramps
@@Stickynuttela It worked for me so if it works for someone else then yes it is good to know
@@michaelblack2334love u gramps
@danielmaude it looks like you’re setting up with the ball off the toe. I hit near the heel a lot and have wondered if that is something I should try.
It's that passion that makes you such a great teacher and coach Danny. Brilliant.
So kind, I’m lucky that I love what I do
I am 79 and I look forward to your lessons every week. You inspire me. I try all your tips every Saturday at my local golf course. You are simply the best coach in the world. Thank you.
The only golf channel anyone needs!!
Love this. Thank you
@pathdoc1701 thank you so much for your comment. It really does mean a lot. 🙏🏻
@kclaus493 you are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
I refuse to watch any other golf tutorial videos and I constantly tell people to check out your channel. Really appreciate you Danny.
I really appreciate your support, thank you so much 🙏
Danny I’m a now 68 year old teenager with your help and a few adaptations of my own I’m now ripping my Driver 270 with gusts up to 300 plus, depending on how my back and neck is on the day, broke my back racing speedway in the mid 70’s and my neck playing rugby union in the early 80’s, my neck I’ve only just discovered that I had broken it last year! This also I strongly recommend that people get a club fitting that matches their physique and strength. So many people just buy clubs without using the science that is now available to everyone. A good club fitter will match the club heads and shafts to a players ability and physicality to achieve the best possible results and get the swing weight to a balance that gives a player the best fit for his swing speed and physical capabilities.
Thanks again.
Best wishes and kind regards from Spain.
Danny, this lesson really resonated with me. I'm a 71 year old golfer and golf with guys a few years younger. This will help me stay competitive off the tee with them. Brilliant lessons! Thanks very much! Cheers!
Thanks David! Happy to help 👍
Thank you Danny, I am going to bring this to the range next week. Your lessons have brought my game down almost 10-12 strokes. You have helped bring joy back to this game for me. I am 59 and lost a lot of my game over the years due to family time. I am getting back into it and your lessons have been instrumental.....Thank you again so much....please keep them coming
@racerxv6valvoline424 thank you so much. Really pleased you are enjoying my videos. Your comments mean a lot 🙏🏻
Hi Danny - this lesson has been a key to help me start to regain yardage and consistency. At 77 any increase is a real plus. As I worked on the power moves I noticed that adding the pre- swing movement helped clear my head of swing thoughts before starting the back swing. Before I would take my stance then all the motion, positioning, etc thoughts would take over. Adding the movement took me right into the swing before all that flooded in. Thanks so much for all the help you provide
That’s it Bob well done. That’s what I wanted you to get out of this 👍
Like the walking drill Danny. I sway off the ball which makes me think i need to be more static….contact is often better but less power. I’ll try these tips - great explanation as always.
Love to hear how you get on Steve
@@DanielMaudeAlmost like Gary Player.
Excellent tips. Looking forward to trying them out on the driving range. Will let you know how I get on
Please do Stan 🙏
We have gone back onto the full course somthing I have not been looking forward to but apparently I'm striking my tee shots better than I have for 12 months ( according to my playing partners. This has been due to your driving lessons I'm now 75 and a half, and looking forward to the rest of the season cheers Danny ❤
That’s amazing to hear Dave, well done
Another great video Danny. I’ve watched tons of UA-cam golf this winter and spring. Now I only watch you and Paddy. He also mentions getting movement going to increase speed.
Like any sport you have to be athletic to play. Golf is no different. Get the body moving for power and speed. It’s really simple when you think about it.
Really admire the way you give your audience hope for the future. It all makes sense and I will try this out on the simulator in the garden ASAP. Thanks as always. At 78 I currently hit an average drive 175. When everything clicks I can ge up to 190 in summer. So there's a massive space for improvement.
That’s so true Ian, I love to teaching senior golfers for this exact reason
For anyone that reads this comment, I can tell you from personnel experience that simply allowing your center body core to move freely EXACTLY as Danny describes here is the single most effective element to a powerful strike. Again as Danny explains, it was quite uncomfortable in the beginning because it felt as if I was letting go of the control I had on a smooth strike with the club face squared up perfectly. I was hitting perfectly straight fairway finders every time. But they had absolutely zero power and my average yardage was always around 220-230. I had corrected nearly every glitch that blocked me from a smooth and relaxed swing. But as soon as I grabbed my driver or fairway wood I planted my feet and swung a wooden predictable swing. But after a few buckets slowly allowing my body to move freely exactly as Danny describes here, I suddenly felt the club doing most of the work down at the club head instead of me pushing it through the ball. As the whip power increased so did the consistency of the strike. At the same time my yardage grew exponentially. Now I can let that club fly and I am consistently hitting very straight 280-295 yard drives and in favorable conditions I hit 300 quite often. The key is that stored energy and the timing match up of that whip on contact. What Danny lays out here is unquestionably the key to longer drives, no doubt. ⛳️👍🏻😎👍🏻⛳️
I am a new golfer, i have shot one round which was this past weekend. I have 5 acres at my house to practice on and your videos have been phenomenal so far, the snapping the towel reference is a perfect analogy which I won't be forgetting. Also the dynamics of keeping movement and momentum is very comparable to baseball. I look forward to experimenting with these tips.
@dakotakaech2399 thank you so much. Really pleased you are enjoying my videos. Your comments really mean a lot 🙏🏻
The step back is something you touched on in a previous lesson and has helped me with my swing. Thanks Danny for all the work you do to provide us subscribers with valuable tips
My pleasure Matt, thanks for supporting me and trusting me with your golf
@@DanielMaude the pleasure is mine!
I absolutely LOVE your videos! The part where you mentioned that you hit the ball with your trial side of your body was a HUGE eye opener for me. As I believe THAT is something that I need to work on. As well as, from another video of yours, where you explain how you point your shoulders at the ball through the swing was another!
Thanks again Danny!!!!
Really happy to help Steve
Same here
Fantastic lesson! The towel idea really makes sense to me, I feel like I waste energy keeping the power going through instead of down. Thanks for this 😊
You're so welcome!
Danny - love the three keys! I have seen you discuss some of these before, but it’s brilliantly simple the way you connect the three. Be athletic, coil, use the ground and snap at the bottom. Love your teaching!
@JimPiller thank you so much. Your comments really do mean a lot. Glad I can help you improve your game 🙏🏻
Morning, Dan - good timing as had Driver lesson last Monday ! Think my movement is not too bad but set up was main problem. Was too bent over at address both Driver & Irons. Was told to stand much taller at address from spine & torso to improve contact. It did, but now have to find confidence to “let it go” so to speak ! I obviously feel a bit weird being much closer as been standing too far away, but today’s training you’ve given will help massively. Lee, my coach, said large proportion of issues start before you even hit a ball as lots of people struggle to set up correctly. Have a good weekend. All the best, Ken.
They do indeed Ken
Absolutely brilliant. This has been a tremendous issue for me: lack of confidence and then chaining compensations into the swing, making it even less powerful.
Doing this lower body "shuffle" along with more centrifugal force generates speed and power to the extent that there's not much time to throw in compensations.
So I would recommend let it rip and see what happens as this will help the body/timing much better than trying to compensate for body mistakes with the hands and arms.
Get the body right with power and the hands just need to maintain grip and the arms just need to go along for the ride.
Loved reading this, right attitude
Excellent video...thanks! Is the "movement" and "snapping" you shared the same thought process we should use for irons?
I have been struggling with the driver for a bit. I started doing steps 2 and 3 today and it really helped straighten out my drives. Adding the rhythm and the snap at the end really helped sync up my swing. Driver had started to feel so stiff lately and I couldn't figure out what I was missing. I was able to apply throughout the bag for great results. Excited to see how it transitions to a course
Well done Sean, keep me updated with how you get on 👍
Really appreciate your golf videos, not every tip always connects with how I feel my swing developing, but the ones that do really change my game for the better. I actually started doing this rocking movement you are talking about from watching Martin Borgmeier and the way he was loading into his shot. Mine is more lax than his because ive tried it as hard as his and i just loose any semblance of aim. Funny enough this ended up being a really good trigger for me to start my swing as well which was another struggle point for me until this adjustment. Really enjoy the way you explain this it was much easier to understand than the trial and error that I was attempting to get it.
Really appreciate that, it’s why I produce a number of videos. I know that it can take just one AHA moment to improve everything
Great lesson, Danny. Just realising how static I have been with my swing. The ball needs to be hit from the trail side.....!!.. What a great tip. Can't wait to practice this ..
Have fun
Amazing video, you decribed me as if you knew me with how static I am when I drive! Look forward to trying these techniques on the range soon.
Look forward to hearing how you get on
Great video, Danny! Reminds me of Bobby Jones and Julius Boros. Always in movement and creating a swing snap! Thanks so much!
Timely video for me, as I feel like my ball striking is fairly consistent, but my yardages are not as good as they could be. When I practice at the range, I feel like I swing freely. But it seems that when I go to the course I struggle because the instinct to aim and control overrides the sense of swinging freely. I will apply these drills and work to improve my on-course confidence. Thanks.
Danny you never fail to deliver, thanks
@sal4856 thank you so much. Comments like these really do mean a lot 🙏🏻
Simple tips combined in seamless steps. I hope I can translate these into real results. Thanks Danny
You can do it Criag
Thank you for another excellent very helpful video.
Your enthusiasm & expert knowledge is very noticeable.
I am now going to make a few notes from your lesson notes.
Your advice should really give me some extra yards.
Love to hear how you get on Alan
Practice Plan was most useful.
I have made notes from it & also stored it so I can watch whenever I want.
Many thanks.
Your son shows great aptitude.
nobody explains like you Danny..
u helped me and I'm sure many more..
great lessons
Really kind thank you
As far as l am concerned Danny is my number one coach. Explains everything so well and makes understanding the golf seing so much better even though l have been playing for years. We all need these reminder tips. Thanks Danny so much.
Really kind Veronica
Played 18 this morning and didn’t strike my driver too well. This video is reminding me what I need to do. I’m going back out for another 18 right now. Thanks, Danny.
Have fun
I saw this new video posted and was thinking to myself, "sure i want to hit the ball longer". Little did i know when i first fired it up that EVERYTHING in the video to improve my swing were spot on to my current swing issues. I watched this last night and played today and just tried turning my hips more as you suggested sight unseen (no range work or anything) And, for me, it worked 100% Thank you soooo much! If you are ever in Salt Lake City, id love to get a lesson (which i prolly cant afford, so maybe i could just buy you a couple pints? 😆)
Thanks again, i cant wait to really start working with this as im totally re-energized to improve my game once again!
Thank you, appreciate the support and keep me updated with how you get on 😁
Danny thank you very much for your easy direct way of teaching, your tips have helped revive my love of golf!
@user-su4tu6ll8r you are very welcome. Really pleased you are enjoying my videos 🙏🏻
Morning DM. For someone who is average at best and just turned 56...there is quite a bit of here that can be taken onboard. And young Jack looks to have fantastic technique just like his Dad.
Really kind Stuey, the little step back from Jack creates so many great things in his swing
Great example Danny of "using the walking motion" to create more power in the golf swing! At one time I raised my left heel on the backswing, but when it became vogue, I kept it on the ground. Now that I'm a senior, I better resurrect that move to regain some of the distance I have lost because of age! Your example of how "happy feet" and lower body movement not "body static" helps in the process as well is a good one! Your third example of "hitting from the trail side" may be the best one for acquiring distance! All in all, a golfer definitely has to "build up momentum" in order to have a powerful swing! Well Done Danny! Keep up the good work!!
@johnschwartz1536 thank you so much for your comments. Glad you are enjoying my videos. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Best golf channel on YT. Great lesson!
Wow, thanks Matt 🙏
Thanks Danny everyone keeps telling me stepping back right before I swing is wrong, I like your ability to show there is alternative ways to unlocking power in a swing.
@bretlutz8879 really pleased you enjoyed my video. Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Great video Danny. I would take that one armed first drive of yours all day long and the last one was awesome. Unfortunately weather is horrendous here in Norwich all weekend so will be Monday before I can give this a try. Thanks as always and have a great weekend
It’s been such a crazy start to the year with regards weather. So wet
Best video I have seen in a while .. off to try it out.
Have fun
I came across your videos and your style of teaching is perfect for me. I’ve since clicked on other videos that pop up on my feed and they seem to really get into the weeds in a way that just makes no sense to me! You are incredible thank you!
Question for this video. You mention moving your head, which makes sense but I have always stared at the ball. Tip for what your eyes should be doing when your head is moving during the swing?
You have given me the confidence to loosen up with my driver. I've been so afraid of spraying the ball all over the place that I've gotten very stiff and overly controlled. That's not working anyway so I'm going to get moving again. If it wasn't midnight, I'd head out to the range right now. Thanks. Great stuff!
Haven't you head of headlights?! 😄
Have fun
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Seeing Danny hit that first shot 252 yds with one hand and little effort really pissed me off lol 😂
You’re awesome Danny. Love your videos. 👍
😂 I’m sorry
The simulator was probably set to 80 degree heat, high altitude course and a full roll out of the ball :)
It seems so simple lol. I'd love to schedule a lesson! Danny has to be one of if not the best instructors, certainly on youtube!
Nice video. With unlocking your head to turn, does this make it hard to keep your eye on it to square up the contact? I know one typically wants to keep their eye on it as well as their head down
I just started golf few weeks ago and your vids have really helped thank you
Thank you Jd, appreciate the support 😁
Always excellent Danny. After watching your videos during past few months, all my shots got much better, especially iron. It has been changed to compact, simple, and beautiful down-blowed shots. I am living in Seoul S.Korea and come to my town, I will buy you a big meal. hehe~
I love Korean food 😁
Another brilliant video as always. Thanks Danny, heading out to the range at lunchtime with PGA coach Jon Woodroffe so will try to incorporate these ideas with him.
Thanks again 😁
Have fun
Excellent tips, Danny. Golf is not a static sport, although the ball is static, we golfers should never be. The towel drill is fantastic for creating speed in the right location. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
@roadtoscratchgolf3481 you are very welcome. Really glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Being 69 yrs. old and after a career in carpentry and sport's! Yes my body has been racked, and "Arthur's not so niceness," has hampered my fluidity! I have to say, your easy to understand simple basic knowledge is spot on! You have helped me to get my body unlocked with uncomplicated movement! A big thank's to you sir! Keeping it simple and relating the basic power swing! Now all you have to do is stop this brutal heat in s.w.Florida! Lol! Thank's Dan!🤝💪👍🫡
Really happy to help Richard
Really enjoyed that Danny. Assuming you or your clients have been affected by golfers elbow, have you got any tips for a speedy recovery? If so, maybe a video would be really helpful.
I’ve had a few students come to me over three years but haven’t yet come across any magic quick fix for it
Hi Danny great video. I’m gonna try the one hand drill more often. My biggest issue with downswing is my right shoulder wants go forward, it leads to my shoulders to be open with steep out to in swing.
Love this. As a lady golfer I need more yards especially on those par 5s. I am going to try this out to try to get to the green with fewer strokes.
@bethkulick92 really pleased you enjoyed it. Let me know how you get on 🙏🏻
Key 1. Ah, classic advice. Left knee points a bit back towards the ball on the backswing. Right knee comes in towards the ball on the downswing. Tommy Armour devoted an entire chapter to that in his classic instruction book in the 1950's. He said if you did that, you'd get your footwork right automatically, and you wouldn't have to worry about anything else to do with footwork. And yes, it really frees up the body to move, especially for us Seasoned Citizens, as Harvey Penick called us. Great lesson.
Thank you Sean
Great summary video and the right number of drills … thank you
@ianbryan4977 thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Thanks Danny, I play tomorrow morning (Sunday 26th, 2024). I will practice some of this today to try out tomorrow. I'm early 60's and play with guys in their 40's. I can keep up within 10 yards most of the time but if I can get even or better well you have my eternal gratitude.
@chicagomike2111 thank you so much. Let me know how you get on 🙏🏻
Great lesson! My issue is getting my weight thru the ball with driver. I hit center face consistently but because weight is back or 8 oclockish on target line, ball fades and I know it leaks power.
Great tips. Been struggling as I have gotten older with loss of distance but going to try these tips.
@donaldandrews4524 thank you so much. Hope you enjoy 🙏🏻
Thx, Danny. All good stuff. This is easier for me as a tennis player. I notice you hover the club over the ground at address. Is this better than resting club on ground to be more in an athletic state of readiness? What a golfer Jack is going to be! In his blood!
Hovering has always been a habit of mine since I was a boy. I don’t think it adds anything to my swing but maybe it does z something to think about
Danny your enthusiasm is contagious. “Heaving” the club with the arms was a revelation! Fantastic analysis. Thank you…
@raytubach8988 thank you so much. You are very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏻
Your best summary of the many valuable lessons and tips to date. Appreciated.
@sekcquah9258 thank you so much. Really pleased you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻
Danny. Love what you do. Great stuff. How does this lesson translate to irons? Thanks so much your fabulous and have shaved 2-3 strokes off my game this year alone.
Great lesson Danny lots to work on. Thanks again
My pleasure Alan
Another brilliant tip! Thanks. I am a senior golfer and am stepping little towards the target to improve my weight shift back to the target. As a senior golfer, if I want to do one, should I step back to improve my backswing or step forward to improve my forward swing? My driver swing speed is about 78mph, carries 170 yds and total distance of 190 - 195 yds. My short game is little better as such my handicap index is around 11.
Awesome lesson, Danny. I can't wait to get to the range to try this out. Thanks
Thank you 😁
For me Danny ( I am 78 by the way ) this video has really been a game changer for me still working on it but gaining distance brilliant thank you
Thank you Brian!
Thanks Danny, superb lesson, but scary to just let yourself go !!!!!
It certainly can be but You can do it!
That son of yours got a good start with you Danny. His swing looks better than mine so will have to try his little step move. Thanks for your great instruction. Makes my Saturday every time. 😀
@ssparko7776 thank you so much. Really appreciate your comments 🙏🏻
It's been a while Danny but always watching your videos.
I love the enthusiasm and content you always bring, of course. I am still trying to achieve more ball speed and distance and will definitely try these tips later today.
Finally, congratulations on 1.27 m subscribers. I remember when it was 27,000! :)
Thank you so much for supporting me during this time. I still can’t quite believe it
@@DanielMaude Quick update. This really has changed things for the better, particularly the 'static walking'. Since using this in my warm-up, I am hitting some of the best drives ever. Thanks! :)
thanks Danny. Great points as usual. Same theory would work on irons as well I assume.
I’m 72 years old and have been what I consider a pretty good golfer 🏌🏼♂️. 10 handicap.. I’ve subscribed to your channel and have never in my life hit the ball better, more solid. Your to the point and very simple.. At 72 I’m hitting the ball better than ever before.. Amazing, played 9 the other day 2 over.. Your the best teacher I’ve EVER !!! Listen to in my life.. THANK YOU 😊
I agree Tim.He probably the best in UA-cam.I already got the towel.😂
@timhooper9094 thank you so much for your comments. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
@Frankchiew59 that’s great. Thank you so much 🙏🏻
I’ve been working on your power swing for a few weeks. I played a charity comp yesterday, and whilst I scored poorly, my partners were impressed by the rhythm of my swing and distance. My distance in fact has so improved, that my virtual caddy on my Garmin is making me over club 😂 Incidentally could I use the orange whip in place of the towel for the drill? … Right, so you sorted this, now I need help with 120 yards in please … it’s murdering my scores 😂- Thanks mate my other half has said it’s nice to see me enjoying my golf again 😊
Orange whip could work too 😁
Another helpful lesson from the best golf ⛳️ instructor🏌🏼on UA-cam! Danny I assume this works for irons as well? Appreciate you from the Pacific Northwest 🌊 🌲🏔️ in the States 🇺🇸.
Simple to understand. Thanks again Danny
Glad it was helpful!
Is the right leg straight at the top of the backswing? Another great lesson that will also help with tension in your arms.
Danny is such a creative and authentic teacher☘️
Thank you Niall!
Danny I love watching your videos. The best coach on UA-cam. Your style really clicks with me and hope one day to have a lesson with you mate! Cheers for the great content
@shadowhaunter thank you so much for your comments. It really means a lot. Pleased you enjoyed it. 🙏🏻
Three generations in the show this week. Love it - getting my money on Jack for the 2040 Open.
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Just been trying this on the range and my goodness it works. That pep talk you gave me on Tuesday morning before I went out in the torrential rain did me no harm either ! Thanks Coach.
Hi Danny. I’ve always wondered how you hit so far yet look effortless doing it. Does this snap the towel feel work for iron and wood shots as well?
Excellent lesson and easy to understand. Thank you Danny.
@kieranclarke1024 You're very welcome. Really appreciate your comment 🙏🏻
Thanks Danny this video has given me real clarity of thought.
@jameshorlock2503 glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏🏻
Very clever Danny. I really appreciate your videos. 👏👏
So nice of you Geoff
Thanks Danny. Does this work with long irons as well?
Danny. Love your tips and instructions. Can you use this technique with irons and hybrids as well?
Absolutely
This is unsolicited endorsement. I have been watching your videos for the last two years and have seen a significant improvement in my ball striking. I am a high handicapper, but was a decent player 15 years ago, I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel again. On eight holes yesterday I had a 5 or less (including three putting twice when I was on in regulation). We won't talk about the other hole. Thank you!
😂 thanks Tony! Glad the video’s have been helping you 👍
Hi! This is Andrés from Spain. I love your videos/lessons. Regarding this one, I have a question: when you say that you have to snap the towel in the rear part of your body, should you feel the same when "snaping" or throwing down the club in the downswing? Because I was tought saying that you should hear the shaft of your club making a woo more in the leading part of your body. Instinctly I tend to believe that you are right.
your a really amazing teacher with the examples
@retroraider23 thank you so much. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Hi Danny. I really enjoy your videos as they help me visualize what I need to do to unlock my body. A question that I have for you is that I am working my way back from a back surgey that I had in December. What would you suggest for me to do to be able to play a full round again? I didn't get to play last year due to the back injury either, so it's been a slow process. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
man, why can't you live in the USA lol, this is great. Gonna try this tonight on the range. I've always been scolded on keeping hips locked (no sway) and not moving head and keeping the lead foot on the ground and not lifting it. I am done with that and gonna give this a whirl. Thanks Danny.
Great video Danny you make it look so simple and easy. Are these concepts suitable for irons as well? Looking forward to your next video as always😍😍😍
Absolutely 👍
Dying to try all this Danny. I'm 71 now and have lost so much distance 170 yards is my average drive. But I've just realised after watching you, that because I have a bad left knee, I'm not turning my torso, and merely swinging with my arms. Working this morning, but after the Cup Final, I'm off to the range to see if I can follow your excellent tips 🤞🤞🤞
Love to hear how you get on Gerry
Danny, pivot really helped. But how do you add more speed and do the snap with your pivot. Do you increase how fast you pivot or increase arm speed. The minute I try and use my arms and hands shuts off the legs and pivot. If I try and pivot faster it sometimes effects quality of strike. Interested to hear how you achieve both. Great video!
Do you feel like your right shoulder works down and around on the downswing while your left shoulder works up and back? Im talking about feeling. My right shoulder now is coming up and around on downswing and coming "over the top" and killing everything. Your input would be helpful. Your the best Danny!
Absolutely Kim
I know this is a driver video but can these tips be used through the bag?
Love the videos!
Love the video. I sent to my playing partner who has been struggling.
Side note: i love the Calloway glove. Going to look for that for my next glove.
@2sly4u9 thank you so much. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
Great lesson…. I’m off to the range!
Thanks
Have fun!
great lesson as usual danny ive forgot a few of these
@wilf5068 glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏🏻
Love your videos. Wish you were around here to give lessons
I would love to have Jack's swing. Great tips Danny. Thanks!
Thanks Anil 😁