A Tribute to Payne Stewart as a Golf Instructor

Payne giving an in-depth teaching on hitting the long irons.
God bless all!

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

I've watched all of these ambiguous, roundabout vids on how to do these basic shots and he taught me so much from this video and he's been gone over 20 years. Thank you, Payne. You are a legend!

[@davidk8457]

Payne was my favorite player back then, we were the same age and I followed him every day at Hazeltine in '91. It's funny that I remember him always smiling at me and my buddy's with kinda of a wink cause he knew we were following him everyday. Such a great guy and such a tragedy. RIP Payne

[@TheTolz0]

Most beautiful and effortless swing of all time!!

[@bclautz]

Such an amazing swing to watch. So smooth

[@mitchellpezdek9361]

One of the BEST GOLF swings ever!!

[@JohnJohn-ej4xo]

One of most simple swings I have seen in 41 years of playing

[@jessemiranda326]

We all loved Payne Stewart . Back in the day. He broke 💔 our hearts . RIP my brother 🙏

[@n4sir8859]

Rest in peace Payne. Thanks for the tips!!! You will always be up there with my faves....

[@jakethemuss3]

Taking the club away with your left shoulder and left arm is an amazing tip. This really allows you to create a wide arc and coil your body to hit a great golf shot.

[@butchersrespawn]

Still the King of the Swing years later. Rest In Par Payne Stewart

[@FPSWordle]

Damn, I want to go to the range right now and practice this stuff but it's 1:00AM!

[@sahandvakilzadeh732]

why would you want to do that anyways you creep

[@centralfllogan474]

Reading this comment at 1:06 am lol

[@jordanboteler8978]

Payne Stewart was one of my favorite players

[@Ch4MMPBoi]

Greatest player to watch of all time. May not have won the most, may not have been the "best" player. He really was the person that captivated me to watching the game. RIP Payne Stewart. Thank you so much for getting me into the sport.

[@arnoldvongvirath1088]

golf and Life much easier watched this and swing like this verses most crazies KZbin golf instructions with thousand of body mechanics turns, Amen

[@martyeddleman4801]

Beautiful golf swing. Incredible talent lost way to soon. RIP Payne

[@supergolfdude]

I'm guessing it was either 1982 or '83, and I was a young volunteer standard-bearer at Firestone. I'm guessing Payne was probably playing in the tournament for the first time. I noticed that they posted that Payne Stewart would be giving a clinic on the tenth tee of the North Course. My brother and I decided that we would go to see "that guy who wears the knickers". Payne was outstanding and gave a great clinic. Halfway through, we noticed that Payne was getting heckled and we quickly discovered that it was by our older cousin, Kenny, who didn't notice us. Payne handled it good-naturedly and he and Kenny actually put on a comedy show that was funny for everyone, including Payne.

[@mitchellpezdek9361]

Nice story!!

[@wx811]

Not to be disrespectful, but this is way too much to take in at once. I can't remember the first point he made, let alone really any of it. It's too much info at once, and if I were a 15 handicap I'd get worse with this, not better. The only way any of this would be useable would be to simplify it into something easy to follow. I respect Stewart as a player, and who he was, but this was way too hard to keep up with.

[@pablobiscuit134]

Un mito assoluto del golf per la sua classe, la sua eleganza inimitabile e scolpito nella Storia per la sua tragica morte prematura. GRANDE PAYNE FOREVER!!

[@MM-qi5mk]

Always loved his swing

[@Brux2Golf]

Really good instruction. RIP Payne,

[@Sealy57]

An old-fashioned, beautifully flowing swing. Unfortunately, not many of us have the natural ability of Payne Stewart. Neither do many of the pros, for that matter. Payne's swing would have endured into old age, unlike many of the mechanical swings one sees on the Tour nowadays. Regardless, it's nice to watch him again. He is sorely missed.

[@tungstentickler]

Flushing those 2 irons. Amazing to watch

[@troyfrench6353]

What a champion of the game. Greatest swing ever

[@JayZoop]

At the range I tried using the left shoulder more on the take-away, and it works. It takes a lot of tension out of the right hand. I felt more connected.

[@40thstreetblack73]

The Payne Stewart swing.........beautiful.

[@dukane14]

Thanks for the upload...love Payne

[@NParker87]

this helped me alot! thanks for the upload

[@ScottyPeabody]

So I played golf with Payne as a kid, played against him in high school, and I’m the only guy in the world to have played football, basketball and golf against him in real competition. One thing about Payne: whatever illusions you had about your golf career, you could measure your ability by playing against him, and nobody could beat him. He just had some kind of God given ability to hit a golf ball and the undying commitment to be the best. I remember driving past Hickory Hills C.C. on US HWY 65 in 35 degree temperature and rain, and seeing him out there hitting long irons in the rain and cold. Unique skill set, one of a kind. Way underrated, and gone too soon. #RIPPayne

[@JohnJohn-ej4xo]

That's a bold statement. THE ONLY! Congrats to you. You are a part of history in a great way. And very fortunate.

[@ScottyPeabody]

@@JohnJohn-ej4xo It's odd, but true. David Bonham, who was on the high school team with Payne lives over in Houston and we get together occasionally for a round.

[@JohnJohn-ej4xo]

@@ScottyPeabody that's awesome!

[@JohnJohn-ej4xo]

@@ScottyPeabody just not sure how you know out of all the high schools you played against not one other person player b-ball f-ball and golf. Would be impossible to verify that. Or damn near close. I don't know so I will go off your word. Congrats.

[@ScottyPeabody]

@@JohnJohn-ej4xo Wanna hear something even more CRAZY? My high school football coach was Dennis Franchione, so as a Sophomore QB I didn't start the game but completed 4/5 passes against Greenwood HS, where Payne went. We were in the same conference in SW Missouri, so that's how it happened. Prior to AJGA golf for juniors there were multiple organizations that hosted events. But there was this one tournament up in Kansas City, and the winner qualified to go onto an event at Disneyworld, at the same course where the tour used to have an event. And that was really the 1st time I played with Payne. It was 2 days at Liberty Hills C.C. and there were some good junior players, Stan Utley and Tom Piernice, Jr, we're in it. And it was slick and fast and hot and windy and Payne hit every green both days and shot 65-66 and lapped the field by 11 shots. lolz. Clinic. I think it was called the National PGA Jr.

[@mpuckett52]

In 1990 I "copied" this swing method and in two months time dropped my handicap from solid 4 to 0.0. My game lacked distance and the freeing up of the lower body gave it to me. I played at that level for a very long time and it was only when I sought to adopt a "one plane" swing in 2006 my handicap soared and my confidence plummeted. What a fool I was, going from a lower body orientation to an upper body swing. What get's lost with the "modern" swing is the focus and benefit of relying on the big muscles to execute a complete turn (rotation) of the lower body, which means the shoulders, arms and hands are "allowed" to be responsive vs. proactive on the downswing. This shows up particularly so during competitive match play and stoke play situations when stress can lead to the big muscles stiffening up and the little muscles taking over, that is, if you have developed a swing relying on the upper body! A swing which relies on a full turn, the rotation of the lower body, allows the arms and hands remain passive "until they are needed" to deliver the hit. The head stays where it's supposed to and everything is happened "under" your head as opposed to "around" your head. There is so much one can learn from re-introducing this swing to the modern golfer.

[@ryandavidtrapasso]

Amen. Although never as low as a 4 prior, I also experienced the struggles of a one-plane swing and several body-type methods. While every swing is different, the classics are the classics - regardless of how upright or flat the swing may be for a given golfer, the best did not restrict their hips; they allowed their hips to be the free-wheeling system that executes the complete turn as you mentioned.

[@yelnikmcgwawa454]

I also worked for over a year to develop a Hardy one plane swing. Finally decided that it is the absolute worst way to play golf! When I swing as much like Payne (Hardy two plane) as I can, I play very good and very enjoyable golf. You're also right that the one plane does not hold up under pressure. I think the two plane actually gets better under pressure. Two turns and a swish!

[@funnystuff9954]

Michael Puckett Well said . absolutely spot on. You could develop a champion if you could find the right kid..

[@parkersmithphoto]

Michael Puckett +100 to this. I wasted YEARS trying to do the body controlled Hardy One Plane Swing. Unfortunately what it does is play into the worst tendencies of high handicap golfers. They already get their spines too perpendicular and overuse their body/shoulders/hips and underuse their hands and arms, which are the most easily coordinated and sensitive parts of their bodies. If you get setup in the Reverse K and let your arms do the work, you weight shifts naturally as your arms swing. It's utterly simple. Great post, I'd be in ecstasy if I ever got anywhere near single digits!

[@jazzsaavy861]

like the let go of the club with the left hand it the shaft should rest just right above the knee, a 10 minute avant garde instruction for the ages, hot dog you were the best certainly had one of the most beautiful swings of a lifetime, where in heaven is that course at anyhow? long iron takeaway low and slow eyes on the ball not the backswing always the ball....always

[@steveperry1344]

forgot to mention i had this video tape that i bought in the 80's. it was a compilation of several pga stars of the day put out by the pga tour. watched it so many times i thought it would wear out, especially the payne stewart part. tried hard to model my swing after his. i'm left handed but golf right and his left sided shoulder move seemed to work for me. rip payne stewart

[@VPTest]

So nice to see! Improve your game by using Golf Kinetics, I personally recomend it for sure!

[@RT-Ford]

What gives me great comfort is the fact that Payne Stewart believed the gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ. Although I never met him in this life, I know that some day I'll meet him in eternity and I'll be free to call him my brother.

[@chairmanmeow3693]

I really miss him. No telling how many more majors he could have won

[@SpinandThrowDiscGolf]

The pain Stewart swing is actually the prototype of the swing that should be taught. The swing that people were using in the 1990s was actually better than the swings they have now. Even tiger used to move off the ball and was almost vertical ovaries right leg

[@ge10good]

Payne Stewart was a true swinger. Nothing looked forced. Just beautiful to watch, and a swing that anyone would do well to copy. As Sam Snead said, " it's all about rythym".

[@mitchellpezdek9361]

Slamming Sammy and Payne are the best of the classic swingers!!

[@JohnJohn-ej4xo]

The coil at top was sheer beauty

[@steveperry1344]

one of the classiest golfers, nice graceful swing, great outfits, and those shoes. beautiful!!

[@mithrandirrules2034]

Would Tiger Woods have been #1 if Payne Stewart was not killed? I believe hell fook no.

[@philipellis2089]

I remember seeing Payne warming up at the Honda Classic atEagle Trace, such a fluid motion, it didn't matter which club was in his hands, the tempo was the same! Just great, so effortless!

Looks so pain free and easy. Payne never had orthopedic issues. A swing to copy. Thanks for the memories Payne.

[@jacobr4558]

Yes but today he would be 40 yards behind everyone and have a very short career. This swing doesnt produce t he club head speed needed for todays PGA

[@darrell3118]

I sure do miss watching Payne Play , his swing was so fluid and smooth and he was such a character!

[@springhillgolfer878]

Gotta love that Reverse C finish. Very stylish. He seems very hunched over the ball, like his shoulders are too rounded. I guess the straight back was not a fundamental yet. Amazing that in spite of a few handicaps regarding his set up and posture (which required some compensations to bet back "on plane") and overall swing mechanics, he was still able to be one of the greatest golfers of his generation. A very long and loose swing. Was he using an X stiff shaft in that 2 iron? Or just stiff?

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Such a awesome golfer and an awesome teacher!!! Payne was pure talent!!!

[@donerickson7305]

Having Payne Stewart be at a golf tournament was like having Santa Claus come down your chimney

[@dennisgarcia7590]

When I began taking this game seriously. I had purchased his entire video and was shooting in the 70’s within weeks. Payne’s teachings are so uncomplicated and effortless and boils down to making the golf swing common sense! I really wish he was still around today. A total class act on and off the golf course and always let his clubs do the talking👌

[@centralfllogan474]

Brings tears to my eyes that this man was stripped from the game so suddenly. Hell of a competitor and did it the right way

[@jimdavis2385]

Fun hearing that Missouri twang. What a smooth swing he had.

[@prrolg]

I don't think I could do all of those things but I can recognize an almost unbelievably great golf swing when I see one. An almost incredible thing of absolute sheer beauty

[@masnidu]

Thanks for sharing, it's a great lesson 👍

[@MattFromWork]

Man, everything about Payne was old fashioned. I love that swing, and those knickers. Wish he was still with us.

[@peterconnollys]

Most natural player and most complete lesson RIP

[@derrickrr5516]

Payne really was one of the best golfers in the world but didn’t seem to want to prove it until Father’s Day each year. And wouldn’t you know, he done proved it twice! Man he sure took the US Open seriously. Cared a lot and won it twice. Plus a PGA Championship too.

[@thatwilldonicely1314]

utterly breath taking swing, regardless of the 'instruction' just look at that effortless rhythm, him and Al Geiberger so worth watching again and again for that rhythm. what a loss to golf.

[@MarkReimers]

Wonderful graceful, rhythmic swing. All you have to do is mimic Payne, Bobby Jones, and Fred Couples and you should do well.

[@markfragel2770]

Terrific Video, amazing swing and teacher, always loved his game, Rest in Peace Payne

[@62blitz]

Pretty concise teaching method. Respect.

[@matthewmc4363]

I wish I could ask him what happened. SUch a tragic. 2 children his wife and his own life… Payne, What happened? I wish I knew.

[@ag358]

A very fluid swing, Bobby Jones had the original oily swing, a very graceful swing yet very very powerful. He had to have been an influence on payne.

[@winstonsmith11]

Sam Snead, as well. I'd imagine. Payne's swing reminds me very much of Snead.

[@douglasthompson9482]

I miss this great champion…. gone 20 years now. RIP

[@Mtlmshr]

He left us way to soon and no body really knows what happened to that aircraft except that it had a rapid decompression but they still don’t know why!

[@johntatum1951]

Very clear, like everything Payne did..thanks for sharing!

[@marketsmoto3180]

"now that we've hit the ball straight.... which is the easiest thing to do in golf" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FloridaRaider]

smooth..

[@funnystuff9954]

Payne was a champion and taken way too early. RIP.

[@johnkroll1209]

One of great iconic swings in golf!

[@radar0412]

That should take the mystery out of hitting a 2 iron. Doesn't look that hard. 😅

[@mattysean253]

Where can I find the whole video?

[@stephencroll4489]

Fabulous player and human being .

[@markabendroth1774]

One of the best swings in the game. RIP

[@OK-bk1qh]

That is truly incredible

[@moreme40]

The proper position for a 2 iron is in a glass case…

[@lesliedevlin8501]

Great show Sir thanks Les from Perth WA ⛳🏌️⛳🏌️⛳🏌️💯💯💯👍👍👍🎥🎥🎥

[@coeenc123]

What is the source for this footage??

[@timothyprentice4706]

Along with Freddy Couples those two have the most beautiful golf swings the game has ever seen.

[@hedwegg]

Great lessons by Payne.

[@jbahry]

Hitting the ball straight is the easiest thing to do in golf? I should've watched Payne's video MUCH sooner!

[@kenlines6866]

Never tried 5:56. John Daly practices stopping at the top then hitting the ball.

[@TheBluesamp]

i just take in what all the greats have to say and try it out.. this somehow in his subjective very method like action in helping the average golfer seems to ring with me and the way he spoke very gentle and caring like he cared about people improving

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

What course is this?

[@user-xq5rp9fm1p]

Wonder if those shoes were specially made just for him???

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Nothing more beautiful than the swing at the 9:00 mark.

[@pluto3215]

We miss you RIP

[@matthewcody2963]

excellent

[@allanbenoit8305]

An inspiration.

[@81griffin]

this is gold

[@mikegarman2140]

Your strike has a beautiful sound Payne!

[@TheBluesamp]

brilliant i learned more from this than 10 years of people gabbin...

[@JhnTft]

My question about this, I know he is talking about a 2-iron but I wonder if the distances from you and the ball is the same as a SW? Or would the ball come closer?

[@TheNYgolfer]

Since the PW is shorter than a 2 iron you will be standing closer to the ball with the PW however the "shacking hands" method and the "above the knee" method applies to any club except the putter

[@JhnTft]

TheNYgolfer That's what I thought just wanted to make sure, thanks man!

[@justinhedges2151]

That wrist action is incredible.

[@seanlee9301]

Greatest golf video I've ever seen

[@frankstared]

What happened to him?

[@johnnyparker9928]

Solid gold fundamentals.

[@Tonyc_1987]

I want a pair of those shoes!

[@SoldierPrince]

Sweet swing.

[@paulrobinson4768]

He's got a real nice finish.

[@darrenrivers7376]

My hero !!!

[@Rd-bi7vr]

Take all the so called golf guru instructors on you tube and gave them watch this video again and again from the late great P S. He keeps it simple as only a true expert can..

[@sandman4224]

I see the Mike Austin influence in his swing.

[@m3toz4]

exactly same swing.

[@rdougw]

Love the swing and style, however that was not good instruction. Way too much info at one time. A classic two plane swing though.

[@timfrost08]

Don't rate his instruction much, but that is one of the sexiest swings ever...... smooooooth

[@bicklesby1]

yeah cuz you're beyond taking tips from a us open champ , keep typing weakling

[@timfrost08]

bicklesby1 I hit the ball 390 yards in to a head wind...... and I bench 300+...... unfortunately I go through about 5 keyboards a year, literally..... tips are for waiters.

[@bicklesby1]

hey I understand , gotta compensate for yr folks naming ye timothy ; I don't tip

[@tonybourke4946]

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[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Payne had a great tempo smooth swing , a great loss to golf .