GOLF LESSON with a LEGEND! // Open CLUB FACE FIXED!!

[@RedOakStudio]

Great explanation and demonstration on how the wrists are so important to squaring the club face on impact.

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Glad it was helpful! Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@Mbsmoothe]

I love manzella’s passion.. great video

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

He’s a riot! We had a lot of fun! A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🤣

[@chipnorris2504]

Another great lesson with coach Emery

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Thanks Chip! A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@andrewquinn6634]

Well......that was fascinating. Definitely need to focus on that!

[@DCP33]

Sooo informative 👏

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jack-hq7gr]

Love to hear Brian’s debate with John Tattersalll on teaching approaches

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

I missed that at the Summit this past week! If you were there do tell?!? Would love to hear a brief explanation of their contrasting views. Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@Jackybug]

Great stuff Andrew. Seems like this was an eye opener for you too. I’ll be interested to how this gets incorporated into your future videos. Also, for all of us that can’t attend the show but with we could, we always enjoy a peak behind the curtain, thanks.

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Wrist mechanics are extremely important! There’s nothing that Brian told me that I haven’t talked about before but what he wanted me to do was eye opening for sure. I’m going to get after it! Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@davidgarretson7059]

I’ve been following Brian Manzella and his partner, Michael Jacobs, for years. (Took a lesson from Brian about 15 years ago ). Very informative stuff. Always look forward to your Saturday videos. Hackmotion doesn’t lie !😊

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Brian is a character with some very strong opinions! Appreciated his input and time on this one. You’re right, Hackmotion is a truth teller for sure! Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@denniskline3225]

Looking forward to your next video. I'm sure we will see some tips on how the wrist should work during the take away, downswing, release/contact and follow through. Love your videos. I'm 83.

[@brianhughes2842]

Good stuff Andrew. Would be good to see a follow-up video on this at your own place, to reiterate the learning points re wrist angles. Enjoyed this and great swing under pressure!

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

That sounds like a great idea!! Thanks for watching. Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@alexchoi2060]

Nicklaus also had a run in 1998-- if he shot 30 on the back 9 (like in 86), he's in a playoff.

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

That’s true! Incredible if you think about it! Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@guitar1950]

Loved this! so to sum it up from all the gibberish, BOW THE LEAD WRIST MORE INTO THE BACK SWING AND RELEASE IT THRU IMPACT?

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Yes sir! While flexing to (0) isn’t ideal for those with (very) strong grips!! For the vast majority of golfers - getting that lead wrist flatter is a game changer! Best, Coach A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@pbode1]

Got a HM myself since end of 2023. I have the same habit/pattern as Andrew taking some 5-10 degrees off extension in downswing but hardly ever flat or flexed at impact. I can still produce a stock draw with some compression because I have a long history of flipping the toe (used to be lot, now a little) and learned to control my low point adequately. They just don't fly as far as they probably could. Still its functional, and moreover, darn predictable. My conclusion on HM is that it is very useful as measuring device, but their flexion targets are definitely not for everyone.

[@topgunbass]

It interesting how you thought your swing would make the sound, but didn't. Maybe the hack motion could help. Its pretty expensive to get the extra data from it though.

[@angusweir8285]

Great video, as always Andrew 😁; however, surely you wouldn't say to Fred Couples or Ludvig Aberg to flex the wrist to zero degrees. They'd then probably hit huge hooks because of their strong grips. I'd say the wrist should flatten as much as it needs to to achieve a square face with shaft lean (for irons) at impact. Would you agree?

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Absolutely! Different grips require different release patterns. Stronger grips require less lead wrist flexion and supination than neutral or weaker grips. Best. Coach A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@systemoptimizer3542]

What do you think about flattening the wrist earlier. during takeaway hinging the right wrist back (which causes the left to flatten)? Potentially having the right palm either facing the ground (closed clubface going back) or palm facing the ball (clubface matching spine angle and square).

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

For most, that’s a great feel!! Trail wrist folding back towards trail forearm. 👍🏻

[@arielluna4399]

👏👏👏💪👍💯

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@jimk1887]

Andrew…another great video. Would you say flattening your wrist in the backswing will use less “twisting down” of the club to square the face in the down swing like you have described in your previous videos? I have a very strong grip..3.5 knuckles showing, and have been told my squaring of the club face is too fast and flashes thru the hitting area. My miss is usually a hook as I sometimes jump on a shot and over rotate the club face to square up the cub at impact…Did you feel less twisting on the downswing when you got the Angles sound with Hack Motion? Thanks for all your excellent videos!

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

It should be noted that a golfers grip will determine the release pattern! If you have almost four knuckles you’re going to require less lead wrist flexion and supination. My grip is very neutral so when I added excessive extension going back I had to work very hard to strip that extension at impact. That’s what Brian helped me with in the lesson. You’re going to likely want to feel like your lead wrist is pointing more up at P6 and at impact due to the fact your hands are pre-rotated on the golf club! You’re also more likely to find a consistent pattern hitting pull fades in the long run versus draws! Of course there are always outliers, but that’s based on my experience. Bottom line - one size doesn’t fit all. You need to find what works best for you! Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@Dentalcoverage4u]

Scottie Sheffler has zero wrist hinge and bent left arm. His wrists are not a focus of his swing.

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

Not quite - I believe Scheffler is about 25 degrees deviated radially at the top which is certainly less than the average tour player. Brian and I were actually referring to how Scheffler (Like Nicklaus) doesn’t get as open as a lot of players at impact. Incidentally flattening (flexing) the lead wrist at the top bio mechanically reduces radial deviation. For many (including myself) it makes the club face a lot easier to unpack to impact! Best, A. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻

[@bh5606]

Need to know the effect on the result before and after. Not the best video.

[@AndrewEmeryGolf]

I’ll gladly clarify that for you! It was mentioned in the video, but I understand how it might not have come across clearly enough. I’ve always had a tendency to leave the clubface open at impact due to excessive cupping (extension) in my lead wrist during the backswing. This often led to a weak shot to the right. Brian recognized this pattern and suggested I flex (bow) my lead wrist earlier in the swing to create a stronger position at the top. This adjustment has helped me close the clubface more gradually, improving my ball flight and consistency. I’m fired up to keep working on it! Best, Coach A ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🙏🏻