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I feel that I have no problem getting the club head square at impact, but
for some weird reason I can’t seem to continue turning my hands post
impact. So looking at my hands when the club is parallel with the ground, I
feel that my right hand never gets on top of my left which prevents me from
fully extending my arms in my follow through and it also causes a slight
chicken wing. What’s strange is I have no problem with this AT ALL in my
practice swing.
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Just tried this technique and it works beautifully. Previously I used to
worry about whether I am moving my hips correctly, my back swing, shoulder
rotation etc and that put too much pressure on my swing. Based on this
video I just concentrated on getting my elbow working correctly and nothing
else and the result was sheer magic. I still need to perfect it but now I
know how. Thanks dude. Great video.
I like to experiment with different swings and having come upon this one, I
have a strong interest in learning it. However, in attempting to use the
right elbow more acitvely, I am having a very difficult time with it.
What ‘baby steps’ would you recommend to train myself besides the pump
drill that you mention?
Just forgot to mention the guys name Mike Peterson keep up the good work
Mike thanks
Mike, I have degenerative disk disease in 4 disks in my neck from being
pushed off a small cliff at age 6 also I suffered from two broken hips, a
crushed pelvis from 1971. I have a herniated disk from a car accident. and
last year I suffered an injury and now I have a rod in my right leg (broke
both tibia and fibia) and a broken left collar bone and also broke my left
hip in front and back. Anyway I am getting into golf again. I gave it up 30
years back because I always hurt my back using the big club for teeing off.
I did not actually play golf I was just starting but the pain from hitting
the ground with the big wood club hurt my back so I gave golf up. Like I
said I am back! I have been hitting the ball on my 5 acre plot and I do
this 3 sessions every day. I am swinging slowly and without trying to hit
the ball very hard. So far I have enjoyed learning how to control the
irons. I wonder do you think I could use your technique in a less energetic
swing and still get the ball to fly. I am very careful not to swing to fast
or to hard. That’s the key at this time for not being in pain and also for
not missing the ball or slicing or topping the ball all the time. So far
the irons are working and I really love the sport. So my question, is it
possible for me to use the driving clubs but not hit them too hard or to
not swing too hard/fast and still drive the ball. I do not care how far I
drive it, 70-130 yards is enough for the remainder of this year. Next year
I may try for 150 yards max. But for now I am concentrating on the short
distance strokes/clubs. Thanks in advance for any considerations yo may
give my question. Do not worry I will not sue you if I injure myself
playing golf in my own yard. You are in no way responsible for my actions.
BTW I am very careful to avoid over doing my swing these day’s but I still
find great joy in golf. I am so happy to have rediscovered golf this week.
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Mike, I almost forgot. Because I was trying to square the club in all the
wrong ways, my back has been so bad, I have been afraid to play golf. My
back actually felt better after my round yesterday because I am not
torquing myself into all kinds of contortions trying to hit the ball.
Great video thanks!
this makes so much sense.. i can’t wait to get home and try this technique
Great vid Mike. I tried your method and it works great for all my irons.
Q.. Is it the same swing for bunker shots?
Your thoughts on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
…one of the most useful tips i ever got…i saw this tip earlier
also…but i had missed the important aspect…elbow pointing down …now,
it helped me swing really smooth and free…thanks
This is a great tip for keeping the swing connected.
Its hard though to get into this habit when you have been keeping your
elbow to far from your body.
I find putting something under your right armpit close to chest during the
backswing helps to keep connected I use a small plastic round container its
in fact a box for dental floss. This works well for me. What is your view
on that Mike?
I could never understand why I hit so well one day and lose it the next day
and this video has helped me understand why. Thanks for explaining this so
it makes sense.
it is very useful skill, I practice it once in golf range, result in 85 on
golf course next day. (usually 93-95). very amazing…..thanks….
hello, i have an issue with constantly lifting up my right foot as i make
impact instead of tilting my right foot on to its left side as my weight
transitions over… are there any drills/exercises for this? mentally i
know exactly what to do, but a habit is such a dangerous thing.. so hard to
over come..! thank you
Dear Mike
Thanks so much. I’m hitting more solid than ever. One question though, I’m
missing my target left consistently. It’s not alignment or over the top. I
think I’m delofting the face. How can I compensate for that!
Many times I feel like I’m getting the right elbow in the correct place in
the downswing but still leave the face open. Any thoughts?
What a difference it made to my swing I now do this every day in practice
and it’s paying off there is a lot of teachers on YouTube but I have to say
this one is working for me this guy is spot on and explains it so easy if
you practice what he tells you it will work I have just seen this guy on
YouTube a few days ago and I can honestly say it works for me I will be
clued to anymore of his videos
I went through a lot on YouTube there’s that many glad I found the right
guy thanks a lot for showing look forward to more cheers
Mike in one video you have explained very simply and with great logic
even I understand .what I have been doing wrong . now have some thing to
work on that makes complete sense thank you keep up the good work Bruce
the right elbow should move back in the direct in points address until the
swing finds its hub and the right elbow then folds against the right side,
helping the body to turn.
i haven’t tried this yet but can’t wait, its real genius really thinking
out of the box great tip.
This has been very helpful. My question has to do with the younger players
on tour and some of the others like Matt Kuchar, that stand very upright
and close to the ball. I have watched very closely Jordan Spieth and Cory
McIlroy. They actually hit their irons with the ball only ONE Shoe Length
from their toe.l even with their long irons. Surely they must have the
clubs bent or made very upright similar to a maroon lie, or 4* upright,
using Ping’s system. Both players are only average height. Is this a new
method. My teacher has me standing back farther and with much more bend,
especially in my knees. I even saw Kuchar hitting a full wedge within 1/2
shoe length from his toe. What do you think about this new upright style of
play?
Great tip.!… thanks
Harvey Penick was teaching the “The Right Elbow Magic Move” well before Mr
Peterson here was born.
Penick was born in Austin, Texas. He began his golf career as a caddy at
the Austin Country Club at age eight. He became the club’s assistant pro
five years later, and after his graduation from high school, was promoted
to head professional in 1923, where he remained until 1973. After 1973,
Penick continued teaching at the club.
Penick was the golf coach at the University of Texas from 1931 to 1963,
coaching the Longhorns to 21 Southwest Conference championships in 33
years, including 20 out of 23 seasons from 1932 to 1954 (1932–38; 1940–47;
1949–52; 1954). He coached the following members of the World Golf Hall of
Fame: Tom Kite, Ben Crenshaw, Mickey Wright, Betsy Rawls, and Kathy
Whitworth. Other outstanding players coached by Penick include: Sandra
Palmer, Judy Kimball, Terry Dill, Don Massengale, Rik Massengale, Davis
Love, Jr., and Edward White. In 1989, Penick was honored by the PGA of
America as Teacher of the Year.
Swing with the club face square to it’s arc and straight shots are the
norm, so no, it’s not “nearly impossible”.
Maybe I’ll stick to fishing
i love my splices…. it splices helically and 360…. it went around a
tree… :O
This guy is pretty good and his pupils probably lower their scores. He
means there really isn’t a straight ball in golf. All the tour pros simply
work the ball for a draw or a fade. Hogan preferred a big high fade for
control. Didn’t roll into trouble like his draw or hook. Pick a target
about ten yards to the left of the flag and fade with a little cut side
spin. It helps to move the ball a little closer to target and address with
a neutral club face. The opposite for the draw. Move ball back to belt
buckle and close the face slightly. Aim to the right. Draws are longer
hits with more roll.
I’ve got the curve to the left thing down….unfortunately my miss is a
pull draw. Guess I’m “learning” as the gentleman says….but in this case
school is not fun….lol Still, I like the way this guy teaches, he
doesn’t come off as snobby like some on here.
ha ha lemme guess. the old timer is only teaching 24 handicappers and not
top players?