Don't Turn Your Shoulders for a Driver Golf Swing

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

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[@syahrilanwar398]

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[@stevennoel1511]

This is literally the best "golf tip" I've ever watched. So much of the contemporary instruction is geared toward full body "forced" rotation; following it has killed my power and accuracy. THANK YOU for this video.

[@KenjiOtani]

I thought you are supposed to start the downswing with the lower body and let the arms follow. That’s what Hogan says.

[@เสวกนาคสุวรรณ]

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[@rickgrant5752]

I’m left handed and play right handed. Plateaued out at 90-95 scores with an occasional 85. I obviously can’t get the skipping the stone sensation. I’m wondering if I should switch to playing left handed? 10/14 9:28 MST

[@steveboardman3137]

Yes pushing the knees great thought picked up 15 yards thank you. Working towards a single digit

[@tomclayton9678]

I tried these instructions today with moving the right hip in and up on the backswing and the results were amazing !! It's amazing how much power this produces !! thank you Alex

[@BuddyValentine-sr7yf]

Thank you so much for these amazing, game changing, free lessons. Heavy arms and throwing the club changed everything for me. I'm hitting the driver straight and long again like I did when I was 25 years old and effortlessly. Your instruction is the best I have found. It works! Thanks again. I have confidence in my swing and I'm having fun playing golf again.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear this Bud. Keep at it and i'm glad you're with us!

[@rhinopop1]

Thank you. I was so frustrated and these tips really turned my game around. I am enjoying the game again!

[@08turboSS]

This vid was frustrating.

[@codycarlisle1289]

Just letting my arms float the last bit to the top (with the right hip tilt) instead of actively thinking about shoulder turn is getting me great results. And hitting flush with the right arm throw is a joy. Thank you.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

We’ll done and I’m sure you’ll keep progressing. 👍🏌️‍♂️

[@msgtcabezas5380]

Your style sir is more scientific and Simple..as if the force is now at the face of the driver and stays there until contact..

[@jeffbutchko1351]

Thanks ! I’ve been trying the big shoulder turn thing and all I got was a pulled muscle in my lower back. What you demonstrate is actually what I was doing earlier until some golf “experts” (popped collar Country Club types) on the driving range said I need to turn more like an 18 year old. I am going back to what feels natural and what my body can handle.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent! Glad to have nudged you back to a more natural way of swinging for you. 💪🏌️‍♂️

[@sanhevia]

I really appreciate you being a gentle man and a gentleman. I always enjoy your classes and as now you are the only teacher I follow. Don’t change.

[@tourproven]

I do like your videos. It's ironic though that you have over 700 videos to describe how "simple" the golf swing is. Seems it's not that simple at all.

[@Bluesky81641]

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[@domjones_who3849]

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[@ambaraneja8505]

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[@mikejohnston1708]

I never wanted to hurt his feelings, but yes was thinking the same. It seems funnier you pointing it out 😜😂

[@jessebongo46]

Don't make money by not turning out videos that's why there's so many golf " secrets ".

[@kyleh1630]

I really want to thank you for vastly improving my play, with this video. Six years of weekend play, and I'm finally hitting straight more consistently.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s fantastic to hear and thanks for coming back to share keep at it 🏌️‍♂️👍💪⛳️

[@ikeokeke8427]

For someone who is just starting out and trying to make sense of the basics, this has to be one of the best vids! It's really made me think what on earth have I been doing in the range all this time. Thanks a lot for this

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Welcome to this crazy game! But I’m delighted to hear this resonated and I’m confident it will help when you apply. Let us know how you get on👍🏌️‍♂️

[@savedaconstitution]

@@allboutthemojo. I’ve shortened my backswing on all my clubs and I noticed more consistent striking in the sweet spot, but more surprisingly, no real loss in distance. What I think is happening is taking that extra long back swing to look like the pros was actually robbing some power at the beginning of my downswing as I tried to get the club back down to impact. A shorter backswing was allowing me to keep my body connected more, generating torque more efficiently. Your results may differ, but if you’re not consistently hitting the sweet spot on your club, the shorter, more controlled swing should get you more consistent distance and possibly further or just as far as your best shots pulling back further.

[@Hhbdr]

You are right! I make John Ram swings, perfect most times. I just figured this out today! Great to see this.more effort, worse results so TRUE!!!!!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad to help!

[@derrickstephens7195]

This one of the best instructional explanations I’ve seen. This is the same foundation I used for my son’s swing and he is one of the most accurate strikers I’ve ever seen. The one thing I think people may miss out of this video is understanding that throwing the club or path, is throwing it out or right of the target because the body rotation will keep it online/square while creating width.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You’re too kind ☺️🏌️‍♂️ that’s Wonderful and thank you for sharing. Yep indeed the throw is more to the right but it does depend on peoples feels and tendency’s. If rotation is a little slower, less to the right for example. 👍🏌️‍♂️💪

[@natejohnson6712]

Helps you hit a draw more naturally to by throwing them out to the right of the target and more likely to get impact out of high middle or toe of driver

[@jackb9307]

This really worked on range...best tip for me..66yrs old Thankyou

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great 👍 and thanks for letting us know!! 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@SylvainPellerin-vn7ew]

Absolutely fantastic advice!! I knew I was doing something wrong as my back was constantly hurting, to the point I was worried. I've been trying different things and your video struck a cord. That's exactly what I was trying to do - rotate the shoulders. It has been working OK for a long time. Just a few minutes in the simulator applying your recommendation and it's fantastic! I cannot thank you enough.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s great to hear and we’ll done for being open to resting it! Keep at it and thanks for sharing 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@Iss.hinck7]

Dude me too!

[@khalidrashid5632]

Appears to make sense.

[@JoeGriffin-f4v]

I have been struggling with my driver for 3 years!! This video FIXED IT! I am driving the ball long and straight almost every time. No topping, no shanks. Thank you. I have been looking for this key for years!!!

[@Prinnie333Isaria]

I have been an overswing golfer. This vdo has helped me understand the whole concept of how to create more power and easier swing. I finally have a beautiful swing and longer the distance. Thanks a lot:) Love your technic always.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent to hear and thanks for sharing. Keep at it 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@adrianholcombe-gn9jo]

I am 60 years old, handicap 12. I tried this yesterday and the result was awesome for driver and irons. More fairways and greens hit. Thanks

[@tylerpayne5471]

1 minute in and it’s the best golf teaching video I’ve seen. He pointed out 2 things I do wrong and corrected it. I’m a subscriber now.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it resonated and that you’re with us!! 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@sheilasmith5323]

Yes I have been thinking about my shoulders too much lol. Starting golf in my 60’s so I really appreciate this lesson. Thanks so much for these great explanations and visuals💗

[@TonyDwyer-gh7uj]

Great video! I am in my 60's and have issues with range of motion and flexibility. I was looking for something that would make a the golf swing easier and pain free. The way you explain this method makes sense to me. I am going to give this a try when I get to a practice facility in the near future. Thanks. Tony

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hi Tony, glad to hear it resonated and let us know how you get on. 🏌️‍♂️

[@ChromeSoftwareX]

I have watched so many videos, took numerous lessons and this video is what fixed my slice! I cannot thank you enough!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well that’s fantastic to hear sir! I’m sorry it took a while to get there but I’m delighted you did. Keep at it 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@HassanMcmahon]

Game changer! Completely sorted my swing, so simple… Thank you . Game changer! Completely sorted my swing, so simple… Thank you .

[@Gowest644]

Hi. I am Cobb from Seoul. I saw your lesson video by chance. It heat my head strongly realizing i've been doing golf wrong for 18 years. I am wasting more than 50% power all the time at the top of shoulder twisting shoulder, waist, and hip meaninglessly. Let me follow your guidance from now on. I just believe it will give me more consistency, a little bit more power and confidence above all. Thank you very much indeed.

[@JohnL-g5w]

I have tried this method and it has helped me to achieve a much more consistent swing and great results. The instruction on the video is great and provides a simple routine for me every time I use the driver. Thanks.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent to hear well done ! 🏌️‍♂️👍 thanks for coming back to share as well

[@jamesbradt7186]

Just a great lesson for those who are misunderstanding the driver swing. I saw immediate results after watching your video, thank you for helping me correct the mistakes I was making on my driver.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s great to hear and thanks for coming back to share! Keep at it ;) ⛳️💪

[@andrewlucas1595]

This is gold. I have been trying to figure out why my drives have bent over the years in golf, now 53, and now I know exactly why. Sometimes after walking 18, towards then end of the round as I fatigue, I would hit long, straight beautiful drives and I could not figure out how this was possible. You just explained the whole thing! Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You’re not alone. Build the foundation and solid strikes first 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@user-xf2yn8kt6l]

Same

[@accidentalyhuman6326]

thanks for all the vids, i've been applying your techniques for 2 months now since my comeback to golf after 5 year of absence.. score is beginning to improve and my goal has been shifted from trying to find the ideal swing to finding my own comfortable swing.. cheers

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to see this. Sorry for delay it slipped though. Keep at it and don’t try and force things. Build the foundation.

[@robandchristheateam5053]

Makes me smile with your passion to explain the complexities of such a frustrating action for average golfers. Been looking for 60 years! It’s out there .. hopefully

[@peteralexander6582]

love the instruction have been over swinging for years thanks for the tip have used for two rounds takes a bit of getting used to but when they come out the middle they sure fly thank you again

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Exactly the purpose. Let us know how it goes

[@JanMorgan-h7k]

One of the best technical driver instructions I've seen and been able to follow along with! Thank you so much! Really explains a lot I couldn't understand before!!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s so good to hear and thank you kindly! Let us know how it goes🏌️‍♂️👍

[@Bob-nu3xe]

I use this swing with great effect 69 years old off 4, shot gross par 71 in competition recently my first scratch round ever ! many thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent! Well done and thanks for sharing:)

[@phehir9010]

I have watched two of your videos so far and your channel name says it all. You simplify some great golf concepts. Great job. Just excellent.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Welcome aboard and much appreciated 💪🏌🏽

[@bombdogkaf]

I tried this and hit the ball further then I ever have. Thank you so much for video. You do a great job

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well done 👍 glad you put it into action! 💪⛳️🏆

[@thefrickenpope]

This was the most well explained swing method I have found. I love that you related it to activities we have all, surely, already done.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Sorry missed this. Thank you kindly and hope it’s still helping simplify

[@joneastelow9169]

What a great tutorial, not just as you say for older golfers, but for me with the dodgy knees. Always a cart for myself on 18 holes, but I don't play primarily for the exercise, but the love of golf. TVM ....Off to the driving range now. ;0

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent and let us know how it goes! 🏌🏽💪

[@glenj.taylor2938]

Great stuff right there Sir! The best drives I've ever had were when I had that K-stance and feeling of an underhand grip. There have been times when everything falls so into place that I feel like I should try my luck in a long drive competition. Then there's the other 8/10 drives that compel me to sell all my Golf related possessions and take up bird watching and/or photography instead. Golf is the greatest representation of love/hate I've ever experienced. Also, the "throwing of the club" feeling works well in actual application too. Don't ask how I know... 😄

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Lol! Too true on many fronts :) thanks for the feedback 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@jmack619]

I carry an old club specifically for throwing. It's a 2 iron : )

[@azahansafetyman1161]

I shortened my driver swing today because I'm suffering super inconsistency Then your video come and verify what I did is correct Thank you for sharing this

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well done! 🏌️‍♂️👍 and thanks for sharing. Keep at it!

[@marievichaywood4098]

The best bit of advice I have had.....from an ex single figure handicapper, now a veteran, THINKING I can still get down to single figures. Its so simple and was successful immediately I went to the golf course. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@allenscarpetcleaning9186]

I really liked this huge tip.I can actually see the logic in not overstressing our body for a more accurate and powerful swing.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s the idea. Hope it helps you!

[@kenbehzadi1185]

This technique proved to me to be highly effective with great results. Thank You!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Delighted to hear it! Keep at it and you’ll be able to refine the feels and strikes for yourself 🏌🏽⛳️

[@towardsbettergolf4100]

I’m serious about the process of becoming a better golfer…and this winter practice will focus on the driver. I’ll be using your instruction on driver during my next range practise session. This could be the missing key…🥃

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️👍💪❄️

[@TheSlammer48]

Great information! It relates to probably 80% of us. The other 20% hit the ball fine with very few issues. They don't need this info. I'm 75 and have struggled to make constant contact, trying to do all the gyrations that I just can't do anymore. Drives are much better and still working on the irons, which are a bit more challenging. Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Exactly! I’m glad you get the lessons intention. Hope this clears some things up for you

[@gcoffey223]

I did this tonight... non the last 4 or 5 holes. Full swing, very relaxed, not much sholder turn... GREAT results.

[@stenson6685]

Hi Thanks for posting the video and I like your teaching style. I've tried it on the range but still overswinging and across the line and I can see the club at the top at the corner of my eye. I am very flexible but I can't seem to stop the club overswinging and reverse tilting leading to steep downswing and then shallowing late. Irons are ok (hooky) but if I restrict my backswing I don't feel in a position to hit it far. I've tried all sorts of tips, seen a few PGA instructors but no one can seem to cure my swing. FYI Ball speed 166-174mph, two way miss, 56 years old and play off 5. I'm close to packing it up and feel quiet embarrassed when the John Daly long swing kicks in even though I am not thrashing at it. I have not lost any distance throughout the years, but with natural speed and not knowing where the hands are at the top, it's hit or miss.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXexon-gqrpoiq8si=lOQoeqRMWRQSye-E as help. Also, it might be you are rolling your arms too much in takeaway. Look on the channel for short swing. We have a complete program called the Short Swing Maximizer on the website too

[@alancarlyon3928]

Great tips Alex! I found that I played better golf when I reached 60 years of age, obviously I was over swinging with my younger RAGE! a HUGE/LONG back swing, my partners did the same, so far back there was no way getting back on plane! Now in my 70s playing better than before, its not that often - if anytime I shout four. Now teaching my Grand-son who is just 16, he's a smart young lad - very keen, he forgets that I have been and seen where he is now before my game turned green! I have urged him to watch your blog, yeah yeah yeah he says - but it sounds more like a frog! I tried to get him taking a shorter swing - come on Papa - that's your thing, now my alarm bells are starting too ring, kids of today thing they know every thing! But he might just see the light before he reaches my age, I just hope he is not like many I have seen throwing the clubs away with their rage! Take care Alex till I send you another page!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Wonderful as always my friend! We need to get you on the Golf channel!

[@bradtyler206]

EXCELLENT !!! I have been working on those moves, separately… you just tied them all together. Thank you!! 👍🏻

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s great to hear! Keep at it! 🏌🏽💪🏆

[@MnTBraun]

This is awesome, due to allot of wear and tear on my body due to sports etc, I found the rotation actually difficult. The funny thing is, I can hit quite accurately. (This is my first season getting back into golf at 55) I was out this weekend, and one of my golf buddies noticed my "limited backswing" and said I should rotate more...This video just happened to pop up today. I will take your guidance and apply it to what is already coming naturally to me. Fingers crossed

[@johnsadler6441]

I thought this was a silly tip or idea but then I thought some more and decided to try it during yesterday's round. 50 kph winds, rain and a waterlogged course was possibly not the ideal place to start but went for it anyway. I used the back swing tip for all clubs and hit my irons really straight and flush, which is something I haven't been doing. Wasn't overly confident with the driver but kept it in play which gave me a chance to score. Think I'll persevere as it's a simple swing thought that seemed to work for me.😇

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent and well done for trusting it:) I try not give silly tips 😢 Anyway keep at it and thanks for coming back and sharing 👍💪🏌️‍♂️

[@johnsadler6441]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf 😇🙃

[@davidpalmer2217]

Thanks..Thanks..Thanks !!! I've been turning with flat shoulders foever...not now !!!! A game changer fo me !!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad to hear it resonated. A lesson is coming soon that gives more specifics to the angles in backswing 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@mandeepchatha967]

First video I’ve seen with an emphasis on being on centre with the ball ! It just clicked for me!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent! 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@tmacphd7871]

Absolutely, hands down, unequivocally the best explanation of HOW to swing a driver on the entire f'n internet! PLEASE do the same for irons.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

We do have another similar that uses irons but we have already a lesson filmed but publishing soon 💪🏌️‍♂️

[@gregoryhaworth7190]

Agree. Natural athletic move.

[@markholiwell3916]

Great video thank you! Can you also show how this can be implemented on lower iron shots and not just the driver.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

There’s a new video and another older one that cover it with irons 👍

[@hodiedung]

This is ingenious! Played in gusty wind over the weekend and still hit most fairways. Gonna try applying to irons now👍👍

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Excellent! There’s another lesson from a little over a year ago on don’t turn the shoulders and most about irons

[@HOWARDPOTTER-ox6zi]

No no​@@TheArtofSimpleGolf

[@kathleenthompson9391]

One of the best videos on hitting a driver!! Thanks so much for helping me to see past the shoulder turn.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad you liked it and that it’s resonated. Let us know how you get on 💪🏌️‍♂️

[@williamdavis600]

Thank you for this. As a self taught golfer this answers so many of my swing questions.

[@DawgcityClev]

Love it! Just getting into Golf and I never realized how fun this game is but also how technically tough it is. I was always a baseball and basketball guy and had an elder gentleman tell me I had to adjust from that baseball swing. 🤣 These vids definitely help.

[@georgeslaved2862]

Thank boss. After watching your video, my swing and distance really amazing.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thanks that’s excellent!

[@Hunty101]

This has been so helpful!! The throwing/skipping a stone has helped a lot. I have two questions if you don’t mind. 1. Would you adopt the same throwing /skipping technique for irons? 2. Lifting the lead foot heel off the ground on the backswing helps load and then shift the weight transfer, do you recommend this for driver and irons? This video was great, I hit so many more fairways after trying this!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hi Jason... Thanks! 1) Yes indeed. I would look at my magic for effortless golf swing video that has a nice downswing feel that focuses on irons. Driver is a little different but not much... set up alters it a bit anyway. 2) Certainly test it. But I would say as long as you can... less power is needed from 6 iron down or certainly 8 down to wedges... Control is key.

[@gerardnorris9452]

I will definitely try this. The best explanation of each body movement throughout the entire process. Also subscribed.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear and Thanks for the sub!

[@carolinedonnison4858]

New to golf but now these events hold greater importance and enjoyment now!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️👍

[@DrKango]

Amazingly simple and effective. Wasted years with wrong or ineffective concepts. At least this worked in my case.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Very good to hear. StY on track and enjoy. Thanks for coming back to share :) 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@kobymaymonsurfboards7320]

Came back from the golf course now, did 9 holes and got 7 fairways with my driver, something that didnt happened for a while so i wanted to thank you for a great tip! it was shorter (i am a very strong guy that can hit the ball 300 yard easy but this is also the reason for my inconsistency) today my drives were shirter - about 220 yards or so but in the fairway each time - the question is - how to blend it to hit is longer?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s great we’ll done!! You are doing exactly what the process requires. Later on in the video I provide a power boost tip. Also look at more supple wrists and use the ground to catapult you a little more whilst you stay back

[@jasonkelley6185]

You could try turning your shoulders more…

[@eoinbellison8911]

@@jasonkelley6185 😂😂

[@543whitey]

@@jasonkelley6185 lol

[@whatwouldiknow1759]

300 yds easy? Really?

[@MeGolf92]

Perfect! Thats almost what I do. Issue is that when I swing the club I have a tendency to roll the ball. I'm coming underneath the ball. Its a topspin. Am I teeing the ball too far forward? Or is my posture leaning too far back? Thanks! I enjoyed the chipping video. Can't wait to try that out. Keep the videos coming.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It could be both. Most likely it’s dipping your right shoulder down and left up too much

[@BuddyValentine-sr7yf]

The best instructor online. Period.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Too kind but much appreciated!

[@AGodwin]

I was the exact opposite of this. I wasn't turning enough and was slicing like crazy. Watched a video where they guy was saying you NEED to rotate, swing slower and snap your wrists for power. Next day at the range I hit perfectly straight and about 40 yards further and more consistent. I don't buy this one bit. You should have said, don't rotate too much not don't rotate at all.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It is not saying either. It’s the act of trying too hard to rotate that screws most golfers up. Wind up still gives coil and a big enough backswing. Smooth and fluid works too. We have videos on the ways to do that for those that needed or who are way to rigid and short in the swing resulting in no real sequence or release. 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@benlawson8445]

This makes so much sense Too many times I say to myself must make that full turn Since watching this video I’ve been practicing this slow as slow to be comfortable and not thinking or overthinking once I can get to the range to put into practice will completely change the way I think Thanks again

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You’re not alone! Keep at it:)

[@seahorse8227]

Thanks, great tip. Actually that is exactly my problem. When I turn hard, I actually sway instead of winding up. It is hard to keep myself centred, although I try to and feel so, also make it hard to shift my weight to left foot in downswing. Using this tip make my backswing very easy and downswing much more powerful, as I can get power from my left foot more easily, and more importantly, it makes my game much more fun. Thanks again.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Precisely the Intend goal! Stay with it and you’ll see even better results

[@jmack619]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf I found the bigger swing was detaching me from the ball, and putting me in full panic mode at the top. We are indoors for a few long months. Work in progress. Thank you. What do you think of using à closed stance with this ?

[@yaboi_69]

i find watching this and John Rahm really helpfull. im in my 20's and quite strong and seem to get enough power with an easier / shorter wing. no need to go all John Daly while learning the basics

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Exactly! 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@WTSPC]

Blast can’t like the vid as it seems I already had. Pure gold Alex just learning after years to turn the back on the target and not spin the body through the swing. Thank you again.

[@dales.mcintire4087]

Thanks buddy I'm 59 both my son's started golfing I have only been 4 times in my life in these past 2 weeks. I was doing exactly the same thing going way back turning my whole body using my arms for all the power . Well woke up one morn from my arm hurting my forearm swollen and yellow purple bruised from my wrist to my elbow. Lol ye I was definitely doing it all wrong. Thanks boss

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

It’s certainly friendlier to our body! Hope all is well and keep at it 🏌️‍♂️💪

[@canuck_gamer3359]

I sure wish I could find someone like you to give me lessons where I live. I love the game of golf and I'm almost to the point of being satisfied with my level of play but the one big thing holding me back is I don't hit the ball very far, especially off the tee. I'm 50 and fit but my right leg is pretty beat up, has a knee replacement in it and is half as strong as my left leg. I've never been able to find anyone who is able to think creatively enough to adapt a driver swing for someone like me. My club speed is about 90 and my best drives are 215-220. If I could just add 10 yards to that I would be able to enjoy the game so much more! I am going to try this next time I am at the range or indoor golf center, it certainly looks easy enough!

[@kevibhoy3203]

Art if simple golf is brilliant instruction. When you say your right knee gives you bother have a look at Saguto golf stack and tilt system. Very little use of the right knee 👍🇮🇪🍀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏌️‍♂️

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

He there, literally last week in our Weekly club digest for online members a big part was about knee replacement and swinging as we get older. SO much can be improv with the set up tweaks you need. Too much stack without shit when we get slower is hard on other aspects of the body. And guessing you’re up there in Canada:) we offer live virtual lessons, online lessons and in person days or clinics:)

[@bigeric20]

9:30-10:15 for myself for future reference. trying to fix a deathly slice. this is gold thank you

[@redghost3170]

I practice with my irons every day in my yard (3 acres). I recently shortened my backswing drastically and my shots are dead straight and consistent. You are correct.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

I’m jealous of your “yard” ! Keep at it 🏌️‍♂️👍💪

[@catherineedwards4482]

I have a natural big shoulder turn and the longest I can drive a ball is only about 150! I will try your method the next time I'm on the range! Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You can do it! Let us know how it goes

[@jamonnester1882]

Thanks for sharing. Turning 50 soon and played collegiate golf . But recently, I hurt my back and have in the past making big turns as I once did. Love to know where you are in swing speed and distances with your driver and this reduced turn ?? Appreciate and love the channel.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Most should make tweaks as we get older… and still plenty of speed can be generated. I use this swing at times but I’m fortunate enough that I can still generate a pain free and pretty powerful swing. 170+ ball speed is normal. This swing for me still generates 105-110 mph and 145+ ball Speed. A good nudge as it were

[@albertbentley56]

Just watching your video on the take away is, well it’s like a breath of fresh air, or that eureka moment. We have been watching too many professionals leathering the ball with their massive swings, and thus we follow. I’m going to the range and practice this new method of the takeaway, The big swing has been destroying me every-time, and age means i cannot turn as much these days. brilliant 😂😂😂?????

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it! Keep at it and remember it’s not a linear journey

[@MrBluegooh]

Love your instruction, so well broken down into the parts we got to put together to move our game in the right direction. You’re a gent 👍

[@geoffkelly7619]

Why can’t I get g/ball up into the air

[@Will-nb8qk]

I tried this a few weeks back. initially I couldn’t get it until I did one thing….I didn’t try to control club face but purely allowed my rotation to square face up. I actually felt like the club face was coming in side on but hit em long, straight and clean ridiculously often. I’m back again to remind me what I need to do before tomorrows round 😂

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Well done indeed! Glad to hear you stuck with it and what I always preach is to add your flavor/feel/interpretation to it and Test Thank you for coming back to share 👍🏌️‍♂️💪

[@johngausta7829]

I needed to hear that. I fell and have irreparable damage to my rotator cuff. I've been bummed that I wouldn't be able to get a full shoulder turn.

[@anthonyviola9400]

Very nice lesson reminds me of Shawn Clement throwing the club lesson! Thanks!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

🏌️‍♂️👍

[@johnmcgeown6578]

Superb explanation James 👏👏With a bit of practice Who knows ?? Much obliged

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Not sure who James is but I’ll tell him.😊 glad the lesson resonated ! 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

[@thebulletkin8393]

I’m only 18 so I’ve still got lots of flexibility, but my driving has easily been the most troublesome part of my game to the point where I’m reluctant to play on the course until I’ve fixed it. It just feels so rigid and unnatural. It’s hard to describe how I swing in words but I don’t do the shoulder sway, but I think I might be doing the thing you mentioned about focussing too much on rotating the body through the ball, and not just swinging the head and letting the body react. I always hit it with a very rigid club head with no sort of release and is the most inconsistent thing known to man. Heading to the range tomorrow to work on it, I’ll try and take this approach and see if it makes a difference

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Hey, it sounds like you are turning too much and too flat. Feel like you wind up like discussed. Start half swings and easy, get the sequence right. Let us know how it goes 💪🏌️‍♂️

[@thebulletkin8393]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf well after some practise it certainly has changed a few things. Winding up those muscles rather than just turning have left my iron shots and drives feeling far more ‘explosive’, however it is tiring my muscles much quicker. I’ve also been working on releasing the driver a lot more, I played yesterday and I actually hooked it a couple times which was a first. So I guess I just need to find that balance that lets the ball go straight

[@ashleycooper5918]

Thank you for this. Makes a ton of sense. Does this same theory work with every club in your bag? Not just the driver?

[@nycabilifeisgreat9768]

Thanks 4 the lower body through the down swing! I definitely need 2 focus on this in my swing! Thanks again!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You're so welcome!

[@andreen888]

I found your all your video lessons easy to follow and learn. Many thanks

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great to hear and that’s the goal! 🏌️‍♂️👍💪

[@davidrisenhoover1693]

The problem with all these videos is they spend three quarters of video telling you what your doing wrong instead of what's right

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Ensuring you know why and if it’s applicable is key. A tip for a tips sake is what screws folks up

[@methodicl2673]

What also annoys me is when they exaggerate how over the top or whatever mistake your making but they exaggerate it by a mile when in reality it's usually very subtle.

[@janmalick2657]

Hello where has this lesson been man talk about relating to it. I too thought huge shoulder turn was it. Barely walk the next day sore back. Been working with it. Really not a as lot of thinking swing the arms throw the club. Yes thanks. Great vid

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

That’s so great to hear and better lay than never they say! Hope it helps every area and I’m sure our lessons her or on website will too . 🏌️‍♂️⛳️👍

[@kendutoit5680]

Great video very much like the John Rahm swing. Up hip movement works. Well explained.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Thank you and hope it helps 💪🏌️‍♂️

[@frankcanzanella6753]

Very well illustrated. My problem was imagining that level left with the hips was without turning ,that the left and right hip moved towards the target in a straight line, and then they turned. This left me unable to face the target as I continued to the follow through.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Just get your core through and push into ground with lead leg to spring you up and back

[@frankcanzanella6753]

@@TheArtofSimpleGolf Using the ground to begin the downswing. I can now realize using the ground as an essential part of my downswing. I’m the poor man’s golfer. I meditate upon my golf swing much more than I swing the club. New swing feels are much more precious than new clubs. Lee Trevino once said that his golf clubs look like they may have come from Goodwill! The better I understand the golf swing the less of a toll it will take on my body. Some very privileged golfers never truly understand their swing dynamics and can get lost occasionally.

[@nomullies]

Sounds great. Can't wait to try it at the sim this afternoon.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Have fun!

[@mohindraballiram6422]

Thank you so much for this video. After a year of trying I finally hit the driver!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Great job and glad to hear we nudged you in the right direction

[@treaty3nation]

Can’t wait to try this new way of thinking. Thank you.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

You are so welcome!

[@AdPower21]

This is the most helpful driver video that I have found. Thank you!

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Your appreciation means a lot! Thank you for watching and finding it helpful.

[@narrenschiff926]

😳Sounds promissing. I will try and figure it out. And I will report. Thank you , dear coach, very much fore the tips. Christmas greetings from merry old Germany to all.

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Let us know how you get one with it! Enjoy the festive season. Frohe Weihnachten ⛳️

[@shug2795]

Because of my age and the arthritis in my back/joints, I have a limited range of motion. My focus has been on increasing my backswing, towing the club through the plane, bending slightly in my knees and then pushing up through my knees/legs as I release. When I video myself, I find that I actually still don't have that much extension in my backswing. In-other-words, it looks a lot like the backswing you've demonstrated HOWEVER, even though I feel I hit a reasonable drive for my age (200-230 on average) I often hit a ball that goes long but flies to the right - sometimes with a fade but more-often straight but right of the fairway. ?!?!?

[@L.BarringtonAllen]

Looking forward to hitting the range with this info. Thanks. Will report back.

[@marcolnan9798]

Game changer! Completely sorted my swing, so simple… Thank you 🙏

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Glad it helped! 🏌️‍♂️👍

[@Golf_Quest]

This is a GREAT instructional video! I have two questions: (1) At 7:56 you said to have a feeling of lifting the right hip back and up at the top of the swing, whereas I consciously strive to feel like I'm coiling my torso against a firm right leg (which you called "resisting"). You allow your arms to separate and at 8:08 it looks like you straighten your right leg a bit to give yourself the feeling of "back and up" with your right hip. Do you still feel like you're coiling against that leg, or not? In your swing at 11:36, I don't observe any straightening of your right leg. (2) In order to make a powerful hit with your right hand, your hand needs to be behind the club. Your setup at 10:56 shows the V made by your right thumb and forefinger pointing at your left eye (I think), but isn't that different from the position you describe at 5:07 that it would have if doing a biceps curl? My right hand feels most powerfully behind the club if the V on my right hand is pointing at my right eye. What is the position of the right-hand V that you recommend?

[@TheArtofSimpleGolf]

Ok wow a lot to take in there! I’ll try and be quick. But please don’t tray and think about all these things during a swing or even one practice session:) It’s more in the foot and knee and the hip just goes that way. I don’t like coil into the hips because that’s a slow place to start down from. My demos when talking are not precise and camera angles make a HUGE difference. The v moves closer to right side later on.

[@Jim-uj9zp]

Can i add a swing thought that also helps me to not just turn my shoulders. I try to imagine a spiral turn which includes my hips and I'm now getting 230 yards off the tee . Using my shoulders only its more like 180 yards. As an old 70 ish golfer your videos have helped . Thanks 👍