Having just celebrated my 73rd birthday, I mentioned the head movement to my club professional as he had previously coached Bernhard Langer, and he agreed with you. So I tried it for the last two days, one social round off the white tees (15 H/cap) and next day ( 3/5 /23 ) Stableford competition off yellow tees (14 H/cap ). Both scores 36 points and only one fairway missed. Not only does it work, but I am able to hit through the ball more consistently with much better ball striking, also with the irons.
Alex, thanks for pointing out this video lesson and analysis. This is where my journey has me at moment. Almost everything that I am discovering now is what you are explaining in this video. My back feels less tension with this set up and action. I also feel like the heel of the club is leading the toe until just before impact. The release is more free and almost automatic. Your words are so inspiring. I have not felt this powerful in a long time. So much more distance and confidence. I am getting coil with out trying or stress. I feel my glutes perform better with less flare. What you described makes more sense to me now. Thanks again for informing me about this video. You are making it more simple and relevant!
Really enjoyed picking your talk on Langer who just won and turns out the most winning ever after 60 years old so great choice. My short back swing is not giving me great distance that I want. Is there a trick to gain more distance with a short back swing using some of Langers method?
Thanks and yes… the factor is usually having a better transition. Try allowing heel to raise etc and plant down. Short does not mean rushed. The sequence can still be smooth. We have an e tire program on maximizing a short swing and a few videos on it as well
Ah! Bernie, Bernie! (I can imagine Peter Allis saying), I knew him when he was a little Wippen Schnappen and his first golf bag was a hollowed out Dachshund!
Another way to increase the backswing turn is to raise the left (front) heel quite high, like they did in the old days. Jack Nicklaus (a younger old timer) for example, had a very high heel lift in his younger days.
What are your thoughts on back foot on the ground and momentum lifting it or heal up on down swing to impact? What is the effect of both? Some players heal is down at impact and some is up!
It’s very individual but also the path of the club affects the trail leg a lot too. Inside often keeps trail foot down longer. It not always. It depends on how open you can or want to be. Keeping it down a little longer and rolling it in is a nice swing upstate for many
I've always stood square toed. No idea why. Just my style. Well I'm 58 this year and feel I need to make my turn and follow through easier to complete. I'm wondering if I should just try my lead foot only first. I have tried it but like a grip change I have found it hard to do and it feels really weird. I'm a 4.3 index. What do you think?
Interesting as giving a lesson today and big part was flaring the feet out. Other students better with more square. It’s very dependent on how the rest moves. It’s not an answer I’m afraid but just go test it out. Remember it’s not just about the shot performance now, the longevity and minimal strain on the is key too. 🏌️♂️👍
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Thankyou. I'm at the age where I complete the swing with the arms and over swing badly - left arm collapses. It's not awful when I'm in practice but winter golf means we don't have the daylight or the weather. It's funny how teaching changes over the years. I'm of the "Don't turn your hips much and hit against a firm left side" era. Prior to me it was all reverse C. I'm going to try pointing the lead foot out a bit and see if that helps me hit better down the line rather than across it. Cheers.
Only reason I’m curious is cause I was told overlap helps draw the ball I tried it and the face with more open then anything cause of the wrist hinge I was getting
Hi Alex, been watching you videos for a few years now. I use an open stance, you did a video on that some time back. I have surgically repaired knees and sometimes some reduced flexibility. Can you revisit that and show how to incorporate some of these concepts and drills for that?
Hi Anthony! Thanks for being with us and your support. I’m sure I recall other comments of yours. 👍You mean for the open stance swing? What in particular? Is it difficult with open stance with knee or are you saying it’s been better for your knees? Let me know what you are struggling with it want to improve. Could be distance, contact, stop xyz, irons. Etc
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf It's been easier on my knees because I can get my hips open and clear without putting tons of pressure on my left (front side) knee while driving into it. As I watch some of the videos I just wonder if I, or anyone using a more open stance, would have to make any other adjustments in some of the swing concepts and tips you give in this video as well as your other ones. By going to an open stance I've almost eliminated early extension, etc. Not just by going to open stance but was a major factor in correcting some of my swing flaws as I get a little older. I'm 56 with "a little age above the belt" LOL. my contact has improved but I'm just not getting distance that I used to. Don't know if it's a function of the swing, age or both. Just for reference I get about 150-155 yds on the 7i. That used to be my 8i distance. Should the ball's position in my stance be adjusted? Things of that nature. I hope that gets you information you needed. I really like your "Simple" approach to swing. Doesn't fill the head with a thousand swing thoughts.
Unfortunately like alot of pro's, Langers trail leg doesn't even come close to straightening in the back swing....not sure why this is so commonly seen, is it just laziness? (Michelle Wie also comes to mind as one who doesn't come remotely close to straightening her trail leg either)
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf I hit into the net again just still felt a super wide open face with overlap I do have big hands but tbh interlock my misses are very minimal more along the lines of maybe once every like 20 shots I may miss the center hit the toe typically
Much as I like Alex and his tutorials I don’t think Langar has a swing anyone would want to try and copy despite having a stellar career, even for a relatively small man I think his swing was / is unnaturally flat even in his younger days to a point where I thought he always looked awkward through the ball and maybe the reason he has to turn his head so much on the backswing to give his left shoulder room if he swing more upright he could allow his shoulder to pass under his chin , if you want a text book swing look at Larry Mize yes / no ? Even Hogan wasn’t that flat, but I like your channel Alex .
I’ll take his swing any day of the year. It’s his swing and not yours. If you watch any tour pro, they all have different swings. Are you a pga teacher.?
I appreciate the feedback and glad you usually like the lessons 🏌️♂️👍 Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough in that I’m not telling every golfer to copy him exactly. And not one of my examples was from his younger days. What he can realistically do now, why it works. To lead golfers with realistic expectations of their limits and ability can think for themselves and test out some of the keys mentioned. It’s an easier swing compared to the text book swing and 90% of what is on UA-cam.
@@thomasmccauley9607 Wrong, study the physics of the swing or basic mechanics / physics you don’t get more distance from an upright swing , applying basic physics you will get a higher trajectory but not necessarily hit the ball further, there is an optimum swing plane for every golfer and I think Bernhardt is to flat ,but then if you had understood my comment I wasn’t advocating an upright swing I was making an observation on Bernhard Langers swing yes you don’t need to be orthodox to be successful but when it goes wrong it’s easier to diagnose the problem !
All, and I mean ALL, coaches on youtube focus a lot on the swing but NEVER on the equipment used. If any senior tries what Langer does with their spaghetti shafted clubs, they’d hit it worse regardless of how long they practice.
He does not, you are allowed to anchor right up until you start your swing. With all the nosey fans in golf, don't you think he'd be busted by now? He plays by the rules, and he's a class act.
Kudos to Bernard for continuing to excel, but at the end of the day, he continues to exceed because he still anchors his putter. His hand is against his chest every time. Not sure why no one ever calls him for it
Having just celebrated my 73rd birthday, I mentioned the head movement to my club professional as he had previously coached Bernhard Langer, and he agreed with you. So I tried it for the last two days, one social round off the white tees (15 H/cap) and next day ( 3/5 /23 ) Stableford competition off yellow tees (14 H/cap ). Both scores 36 points and only one fairway missed. Not only does it work, but I am able to hit through the ball more consistently with much better ball striking, also with the irons.
This is great! Thank you for sharing this and well done for testing it out too! 🏌️♂️💪
小站姿、上揚髖、頸鬆追、疊連動、先手送；感謝大師啟發！
Alex, thanks for pointing out this video lesson and analysis. This is where my journey has me at moment. Almost everything that I am discovering now is what you are explaining in this video. My back feels less tension with this set up and action. I also feel like the heel of the club is leading the toe until just before impact. The release is more free and almost automatic. Your words are so inspiring. I have not felt this powerful in a long time. So much more distance and confidence. I am getting coil with out trying or stress. I feel my glutes perform better with less flare. What you described makes more sense to me now. Thanks again for informing me about this video. You are making it more simple and relevant!
His wonderful swing has held up for many years, great consistency.....makes it look easy! I think your 5 key points were spot on.....
Thanks 👍
Thank you for a very helpful analysis of Bernard's swing.
Many valuable tips.
Thank You
Cheers 👍👍🏌️♂️
Fortissimo!
🏌️♂️💪
Great lesson. Hip movement and right arm connection works really well.
Yes it does!👍
Meant left arm connectiin
Great to see you guys back with a bit of chat. A bit of karma for not replacing that divot?!
Really enjoyed picking your talk on Langer who just won and turns out the most winning ever after 60 years old so great choice. My short back swing is not giving me great distance that I want. Is there a trick to gain more distance with a short back swing using some of Langers method?
Thanks and yes… the factor is usually having a better transition. Try allowing heel to raise etc and plant down. Short does not mean rushed. The sequence can still be smooth. We have an e tire program on maximizing a short swing and a few videos on it as well
Ah! Bernie, Bernie! (I can imagine Peter Allis saying), I knew him when he was a little Wippen Schnappen and his first golf bag was a hollowed out Dachshund!
You are so right!! I played it x3 in my head And once out loud 👍☹️😂
Another way to increase the backswing turn is to raise the left (front) heel quite high, like they did in the old days. Jack Nicklaus (a younger old timer) for example, had a very high heel lift in his younger days.
Yes indeed. To allow it is the key.
Hi, thank you for the video. Where is the golf course you are playing on?
What are your thoughts on back foot on the ground and momentum lifting it or heal up on down swing to impact? What is the effect of both? Some players heal is down at impact and some is up!
It’s very individual but also the path of the club affects the trail leg a lot too. Inside often keeps trail foot down longer. It not always.
It depends on how open you can or want to be.
Keeping it down a little longer and rolling it in is a nice swing upstate for many
I was always told to hit down, hmm think 🤔 this may be the way forward. Let's try and see. Thanks Alex
Great explanation of a great swing
Glad you enjoyed it 🏌️♂️💪
I've always stood square toed. No idea why. Just my style. Well I'm 58 this year and feel I need to make my turn and follow through easier to complete. I'm wondering if I should just try my lead foot only first. I have tried it but like a grip change I have found it hard to do and it feels really weird. I'm a 4.3 index. What do you think?
Interesting as giving a lesson today and big part was flaring the feet out. Other students better with more square. It’s very dependent on how the rest moves. It’s not an answer I’m afraid but just go test it out. Remember it’s not just about the shot performance now, the longevity and minimal strain on the is key too.
🏌️♂️👍
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Thankyou. I'm at the age where I complete the swing with the arms and over swing badly - left arm collapses. It's not awful when I'm in practice but winter golf means we don't have the daylight or the weather.
It's funny how teaching changes over the years. I'm of the "Don't turn your hips much and hit against a firm left side" era. Prior to me it was all reverse C.
I'm going to try pointing the lead foot out a bit and see if that helps me hit better down the line rather than across it. Cheers.
Only reason I’m curious is cause I was told overlap helps draw the ball I tried it and the face with more open then anything cause of the wrist hinge I was getting
You should test it out 🏌️♂️
Hi I’m Senior with some flexibility when I start my back swing my left elbow is bent?
That was brilliant 👍
Glad you think so ! 🏌️♂️👍
Hi Alex, been watching you videos for a few years now. I use an open stance, you did a video on that some time back. I have surgically repaired knees and sometimes some reduced flexibility. Can you revisit that and show how to incorporate some of these concepts and drills for that?
Hi Anthony! Thanks for being with us and your support. I’m sure I recall other comments of yours. 👍You mean for the open stance swing?
What in particular?
Is it difficult with open stance with knee or are you saying it’s been better for your knees?
Let me know what you are struggling with it want to improve. Could be distance, contact, stop xyz, irons. Etc
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf It's been easier on my knees because I can get my hips open and clear without putting tons of pressure on my left (front side) knee while driving into it. As I watch some of the videos I just wonder if I, or anyone using a more open stance, would have to make any other adjustments in some of the swing concepts and tips you give in this video as well as your other ones. By going to an open stance I've almost eliminated early extension, etc. Not just by going to open stance but was a major factor in correcting some of my swing flaws as I get a little older. I'm 56 with "a little age above the belt" LOL. my contact has improved but I'm just not getting distance that I used to. Don't know if it's a function of the swing, age or both. Just for reference I get about 150-155 yds on the 7i. That used to be my 8i distance. Should the ball's position in my stance be adjusted? Things of that nature. I hope that gets you information you needed. I really like your "Simple" approach to swing. Doesn't fill the head with a thousand swing thoughts.
Langer"s secret is...
Keep on improve and practice his Own swing without listening to so call teaching- pro's this and that and all about b s
My stance is shoulder width or so apart. The feet get closer as I get closer to the hole. As does the swing, it shortens as I get closer to the hole.
🏌️♂️👍
Unfortunately like alot of pro's, Langers trail leg doesn't even come close to straightening in the back swing....not sure why this is so commonly seen, is it just laziness? (Michelle Wie also comes to mind as one who doesn't come remotely close to straightening her trail leg either)
Just how the feel stable and have good mobility still
*Dankeschön* 🤗
Grüße Bernhard
(not Langer...😔)
He even said this weekend that he is not a long hitter, have to be accurate then, which he is.
He’s long enough for his age
He just tore his Achilles tendon right before his final masters. It's a shame I always looked forward to seeing him play on the weekend.
The hips and shoulders should turn in unison and back :)
🏌️♂️
How do I prevent my left hand to get as close to the body as Bernard's left hand is?
At which point and why are you wanting to stop it?
He wins because he putts very, very well.
Yes he does but those putts for birdies is because of his long game too
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf And short game around the greens and in bunkers. I love watching him play. He's so relaxed.
Does overlap or interlock affect your golf swing?
It can but it’s very personal to what you feel. Interlock can mean a more active trail hand
@@TheArtofSimpleGolf I hit into the net again just still felt a super wide open face with overlap I do have big hands but tbh interlock my misses are very minimal more along the lines of maybe once every like 20 shots I may miss the center hit the toe typically
Whenever I feel like my rear hip rises all my weight goes into my front toe.
Much as I like Alex and his tutorials I don’t think Langar has a swing anyone would want to try and copy despite having a stellar career, even for a relatively small man I think his swing was / is unnaturally flat even in his younger days to a point where I thought he always looked awkward through the ball and maybe the reason he has to turn his head so much on the backswing to give his left shoulder room if he swing more upright he could allow his shoulder to pass under his chin , if you want a text book swing look at Larry Mize yes / no ? Even Hogan wasn’t that flat, but I like your channel Alex .
I’ll take his swing any day of the year. It’s his swing and not yours. If you watch any tour pro, they all have different swings. Are you a pga teacher.?
I appreciate the feedback and glad you usually like the lessons 🏌️♂️👍
Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough in that I’m not telling every golfer to copy him exactly. And not one of my examples was from his younger days. What he can realistically do now, why it works.
To lead golfers with realistic expectations of their limits and ability can think for themselves and test out some of the keys mentioned. It’s an easier swing compared to the text book swing and 90% of what is on UA-cam.
Upright swingers seem to have a propensity for back problems. Jason Day is a prime example. They probably get more distance but at what cost.
@@thomasmccauley9607 Wrong, study the physics of the swing or basic mechanics / physics you don’t get more distance from an upright swing , applying basic physics you will get a higher trajectory but not necessarily hit the ball further, there is an optimum swing plane for every golfer and I think Bernhardt is to flat ,but then if you had understood my comment I wasn’t advocating an upright swing I was making an observation on Bernhard Langers swing yes you don’t need to be orthodox to be successful but when it goes wrong it’s easier to diagnose the problem !
Cricket swing.
🤷🏻♂️🏌️♂️
All, and I mean ALL, coaches on youtube focus a lot on the swing but NEVER on the equipment used. If any senior tries what Langer does with their spaghetti shafted clubs, they’d hit it worse regardless of how long they practice.
He breaks the rules of golf by anchoring on every putt.
🤷🏻♂️⛳️
He does not, you are allowed to anchor right up until you start your swing. With all the nosey fans in golf, don't you think he'd be busted by now? He plays by the rules, and he's a class act.
Kudos to Bernard for continuing to excel, but at the end of the day, he continues to exceed because he still anchors his putter. His hand is against his chest every time. Not sure why no one ever calls him for it
I would think that they check it but who knows
That's not simple. I'll give you simple.