GOLFERS YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS ASAP !

[@christycullen2585]

I think Simon is the best coach on you tube thank you so much I just played the best golf of my life thanks to him

[@sharontierney]

As a senior golfer I have been using this stance for years. It cured my horrible slice and gained distance down the middle.

[@tmo4330]

There are two things that show a man's age. His sex life and his golf game. There is a pill for one of those problems.

[@darkomtobia]

Done this drill for years here and there. It's great. Relaxing the arms hel0ed me as well.

[@cadcad4974]

This is the greatest single golf lesson I have watched out of literally hundreds over the past fifty years!!!!!!!! Wow, wow damn, I can hit the ball consistently swing after swing. The young guys are amazed at how an 80 yr old man can keep up with them!

[@joewagener5967]

Found this tip many years ago and yes it worked.

[@RobertEtherington-q3t]

Looks like a great practise routine for making sure the hands/arms are in front and the club on the inside - must give it a go.

[@gordonmetcalf2476]

OMG hahahah played today with 3 mates, 18th hole as a practice shot, i said what about this for a set up, they all laughed, i hit it 200 yrds and landed on the fairway, They weren't laughing then, i couldn't believe it my self hahahahaha unreal

[@dustinroberson1865]

Essentially all you are doing is the same thing as moving the ball way out in front of your stance. One of the biggest problems I have on the tee, is positioning the ball in the right spot. I don't get out enough to get used to having the ball in the same spot in my stance all of the time, and many times, it's a couple of weeks between getting out, so my swing isn't as consistent as it should be. I will line up and have a big hook on my first drive, so the next tee, I move the ball back in my stance just a little bit, and sometimes over correct and cause a slice. It's also tough to chase it, because as I'm golfing, I'm loosening up and I start coming through more efficiently. If I start a round driving the ball great, I normally maintain that through the round. If I start off with a big hook or slice, it normally takes a few holes to find my sweet spot. It's essentially the same thing, just over accentuated. For me, moving the ball forward gives my hands the time needed to square up the face. Rotating like you are is forcing your hands to come through, because your hips can't move enough to square up on the ball. What's funny, is that I try to explain to heavy slicers, that their fix is causing more problems (when they aim way to the left and try to hit it left to try to make up for it). Essentially, they are doing the exact opposite of what this drill is.

[@amc5966]

Don't normally watch the lessons vlogs but this is uttter GENIUS!

[@andytheeagle]

Love Simon and his straightforward instructions. Only watched this last night and haven’t had a chance to go down the range to try it. However, his tip for seniors, that’s me, of trailing the right leg was something I thought I could try. Wow! Thank you. Got it wrong once, but otherwise I smashed long high small draws when I used the driver. Thank you. 👍

[@cheeks9596]

Great tip to get your hands involved in the process. This lets the club stay in front of the body and releases the club head. Love the channel.

[@RobertEtherington-q3t]

Looks like this really ensures the club head overtakes the hands and is square at impact - good lesson!

[@trevorgadd7993]

If I had not watched that I would never believed the shots just played unbelievable, can not wait to try it

[@jchoover111]

Thanks!

[@GolfMates]

Thank you so much

[@dpmiam]

@jimvenetos teaches a similar concept swing. Brilliant!

[@jvitali60]

Omg so funny to see old drills that work. I started playing golf in 1986/ 26 years old. Played football, baseball- switch hitter. I had a NASTY slice!!! An old guy would watch me and gave me on tip in 87 … “back to target drill” is what he called it. I stopped slicing in two weeks. Never again. God rest his soul, and thank you my friend. He was a coach at Westchester Golf course just north of LAX.

[@David-A]

Great golf coach in Melbourne Australia has been teaching this for years, had a video out last week about it. Brilliant.

[@stanmans]

@@David-A who?? Name of video please

[@David-A]

@@stanmans His name on KZbin is: fitzygolfpro. The video is: Inside Out Swing Path - Insane Drill. Not the first time he has posted that video, and it’s very easy to watch.

[@mickybutler1893]

​Brian Fitzgerald the Golf Doctor

[@mickbeardsworth6135]

You’ve made us way for this gem. Love Simon top class coach.

[@JHH295]

so glad to see Simon back!

[@leemeadows5764]

Love Simon great member of the team and very simple drills that are very effective. Go nature boy Whoooo.

[@larryd4352]

My swung was created by my University's Golf coach, and Trainer. He changed my swing in a similar way back in the 1970's, after I was told I could play golf after multiple knee operatuons. I am a big man, 1.99 meters tall and 300 lbs.and I keep my lower body very still during my swing, so I don't hurt my bad leg. I still play golf pretty well...I carry a 14 index at my home course, and my short game and putting, keep me in most of our Senior Members tournaments! They are a lot of fun and with my handicap being 14...there are only 4 holes that I don't get a shot!

[@GolfMates]

Good stuff Larry

[@joestuart914]

Not seen that one before, but the one with the right foot dragged back, I advise some senior golfers to try it, so they can get a better turn, when flexibility is not their friend. I always pass on good tips, mentioned John Jacobs, one of the best coaches of all time, he advocated simplicity in the swing, something Simon does. Fantastic.

[@osiris2u]

The golf swing for senior golfers is exactly the swing set-up that Jim Venetos teaches in his academy. An easy and very repeatable swing producing a slight draw. I read that some reviewers who have tried out his swing, mentioned that his technique actually increased their ball distances.

[@leighmurrell5494]

Probably the most unusual but useful lesson I have ever watched:)

[@valedwards373]

Jim Flick taught this with Golf Digest School in 1975 when I taught there in Hilton Head Island SC

[@nickbrazier864]

Great seeing Simon again 👍🏻

[@ianredford8894]

Great seeing Simon back on the channel. Golf mates “Rick Flair” woo!! Keep up the great work.

[@jaysiclec5860]

Thanks again Simon and Liam ! - I just tried this at the range with my driver and 50 balls. I only needed the first 9 of 10 balls to see it (3rd strike mis-hit - due to laughing with joy). I immediately and consistently saw a nice high slight draw. 230-240yd with this backward target facing drill and I am older than Liam. Unreal. Seemed like a parlour trick - but nope. At times I doubt my hip turn, but my lower body turn must actually be way too far ahead (time) and not allowing my hands to catch up - leaving the club face open at impact - just like Simon explained. Also, it informs that I am probably not using the ground correctly in my normal stance (knee trouble may be limiting my mind on that and might have to live with it). 230yd middle of fairway I can live with. Same bucket, went back to normal stance and was about 40% fairway and 250yd peak. I will have to drill this again to work that feel back into my swing. I don't have the any trouble with the 3WD or 5WD - 210yd and 190yd respectively only a slight fade or dead straight with both. Is this just because the driver is so bloody long that the arc is huge and variances are amplified? (that and I don't practice driver specifically enough) ? :) - - I often feel like I can't feel the driver head through my hands - but can feel the 3WD and 5WD as "more connected".

[@GolfMates]

Absolutely brilliant

[@simonleach3812]

Good ol' John Jacobs - I read "Practical Golf" (with a foreword by Tony Jacklin) as a child. JJ wrote that ball speed is down to clubhead speed - corrrectly applied. Thank you for reminding me.

[@fredfarmer8854]

Jim Venetos Golf Academy teaches this as your set up

[@MikeDavidson-xu7tr]

Simon this was truly inspirational thanks Michael

[@GolfMates]

Cheers

[@48wawa]

In a video around 1985, Jim Flick made a Golf Digest video called "A Swing for a Lifetime" in which he demonstrated this drill.

[@Bob-nu3xe]

Fabulous book got me to my present 6 hcp 72 year old golfer

[@sgthawkeye]

Great video guys...I also have my right leg further back and it helps a great deal!

[@ratman19731]

My buddy used to hit like this with great success. He was sick of people questioning his setup ,so trained himself to to hit the ball from the inside ,so he could open his stance to more neutral.

[@insideout144]

I saw this before, and it helped me realize I need to hit more in to out.

[@allansmith4201]

Have been doing this for many years. Also useful drill to stand square on facing the target. Aim the club face at the flag/target And see how it improves your aim. Will help you feel where the club face is at Impact

[@ag358]

I just posted if facing would promote a fade, I draw the ball and hit it straight when I'm trying to hit a small cut. What is the ball shape facing the target.

[@jacquesvilleneuve754]

Very interesting to say the least. Great to feel how to strike a ball.

[@peterguildford2133]

I tried this today (after 5 months away from golf). It only seemed to work for my driver though. But, the results with my driver was impressive. First 9, using my old swing thought, I teed off with my 4 wood and hybrid, I only hit 50% of the fairways. Second 9, using this technique and only using my driver I hit 86%, and the only one I missed was about 3" in the first cut. When I tried other clubs not off the tee I toped everything.

[@JohnKay79]

This is how i shape my shots. Point the face where you want it to go and angle your feet in the opposite direction that you want the curve. Still have to control the face through impact, but it's easier to adjust the feet to makeup for the hands, than to try and hit s magical straight ball.

[@stephenorourke2297]

Brilliant video Simon I will give it a go the next time I go to the rang

[@tonygodwin3319]

How did he work out that was a good way to get your hand going through quicker 😮. I shall certainly be giving it a try over the weekend, with no doubt a few strange looks 😂

[@markbarker1557]

Worth it for the looks alone!

[@jeffs1642]

if it works let them give u funny looks

[@MikeDavidson-xu7tr]

Simon how above any golf club head should a golf ball be or should it be below regards Mike

[@highgatehandyman6479]

I do it the other way. To calibrate the move especially with wedge

[@iamfodder1017]

Discovered this several years ago by accident when my driver smash factor would suddenly jump to 1.55 to 1.65 when I hit the ball 45% left. I adjusted my body to 45% open (instead of 90% as shown here) and for some unknown reason if my club path was 12% left and the club face 8% open, the smash factor was off the chart. Also, in that stance you can greatly increase clubhead speed by getting the head way further away from the ball. Wonderful to see someone else who is legit basically say and demonstrate the same thing.

[@kevinsorrell1822]

This senior will give it a go I hit it further with a putter maybe I should use putter off tee 👍

[@barracatcher6466]

Simple and concise. Love it.

[@GolfMates]

Very

[@brettcollins2210]

Brilliant drill

[@Chazthefurr]

Never seen anything like this before and itching to try it this weekend. I alredy play a closed stance draw so maybe not too much adjustment required?

[@GolfMates]

Try on the range

[@kierrenere]

Come play some of the course this way. South west Wrag barn Ogbourne And not far away you have bowood and Cumberwell. Would love to see what you think off Wrag and ogbourne

[@kimberlj01]

I can’t wait to try this.❤

[@Dan-tc1zx]

Simon, is class, I've had 2 lessons off him, sorted me out!

[@toddwmac]

My home driving range already thinks I'm a bit nutz. Can't wait to setup with my back to the target. Thanks Mates!

[@dougmitton2221]

OMP does that little back step before he hits each shot.

[@SL0409]

Its a senior thing

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

@@SL0409 As is lifting the left heel on the backswing, that works too, keeps your head in the same place.

[@metalheads-golf]

Well...same here ... can't keep feet in place. It triggers to start the swing. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@anthonycallery7606]

That's a great tip it also looks like a lot of fun

[@steveschwab922]

I played with someone that did this with driver off the tee. It was his normal way of playing. He hit it longer, straighter, and more consistent than most.

[@paulgolfer]

I also as a senior set up ball between mark in center of clubhead and shaft of club . this I find for myself makes contact In center of the clubface . I have the Rogue D set at +1 N , but like you did ,my back foot was back a little .WORKS FOR ME . EXCEPT IN THE GALE FORCE WINDS WERE HAVING , THESE ARE THAT STRONG THAT A GOLF BUGGY OR AS YOU WOULD SAY CART MOVES EVEN TROLLIES ARE BLOWING AWAY, I on our course hit a lovely drive into the wind on the left and this wind took it right yes so far right it went out of bounds . on the previous hole wind into my drive should have reached 240 yds but was held up a long time in the wind and ended 150 yds only. SO DOES THIS WORK FOR WIND OR DO I CHANGE IT SLIGHTLY,? IF SO HOW?

[@andewlea3772]

Let's see you stick to this one for a while not just the first outing after the lesson . Keep safe and well golfmates

[@garethmorgan7474]

nice to see Simon again, we need the 2 Simon’s to play against each other now that would be a match

[@jimmyd6279]

Now that is a great idea!

[@eastcoastuk1120]

I saw a video from another channel doing exactly the same as this but some time ago. I was even telling mates at golf today and demonstrated this before you posted this video. great minds think alike. I will try to find the channel that first posted this and you can include him.

[@GolfMates]

Someone just said the same

[@eastcoastuk1120]

@@GolfMates Still a very good idea to hit from the inside. ITworks . i have tried it so not a waste of time or a take down from your video. PEOPLE should try it. regards.

[@GolfnMoreclips]

I close my stance a lot with my driver.. 100% Great tip

[@imilston]

Can't wait to have a go. Thank you Simon

[@jcosborn4872]

Good stuff! This is similar to something called the flamingo drill.

[@DAVIDWILLIAMS-fx2nr]

Not only a wonderful drill I did it on the course this week four times and everyone was a straight long drive! Two questions though, where should the ball be regarding the foot closest to the ball? Should it be in the middle at the hill or the toe? Secondly, can this practice be done on the fairway or is it simply for driving?

[@GolfMates]

I ask simon

[@bamber7129]

Absolutely brilliant 😊👍🏻

[@roglin87]

This throws everything I knew about golf swings into oblivian, and it's not even 1st April. It works for you Liam, so here we go, I'll try it on the range and let you know if it works. I think I will be shouting "FORE||| a lot.

[@garybryson1900]

I lack diistance so I'm going to try the senior version of this next time.

[@margaretmckenna7520]

Good stuff just home from work and this pops up 😊

[@kopitee5819]

I am a terrible slicer of the ball and have become so frustrated with the driver. I watched this video and tried it on the course, I have never hit it as far and straight and even with a draw. And had one of best rounds .. My friend just could not believe what he was seeing . Now i just want to drive all the time lol .. Thank you Simon

[@davidmullarkey4316]

Did you face 90 dg away from ball or just pull right leg back

[@dennisdobin8640]

If you have slice, go and practice this on the range, it will line you up when approaching the ball in the traditional fashion and more importantly give you an understanding of, club plan, just go and try to come over the top outside, in, you will stuff up just about every shot. no option other than inside out, then just adjust club face for desired flight.

[@jameskilgallon158]

Looks like a bit of a fix for me ...cheers boys

[@jameswirth3117]

Good idea!

[@glenhardman2154]

Got to try that! It looks so easy, why doesn’t everyone teach that?😮

[@MikeDunn-d3i]

Awesome can't wait to give this a go.

[@dirtyoffroader2093]

Opph that backward drill looks a quick way to prolapsed ya discs Liam 😂. Does Simon have drill to cure the dreaded hooks for us that already draw the ball?

[@ryansullivanq811]

Maybe try facing at a 90 forward?

[@noelnicholls1894]

I’m gonna try this

[@pat.robert2079]

I am going to try that defo ❤

[@Hacker-xe8yv]

Not so stupid. Excellent drill to perform Manuel de la Torre forward swing. Swing club over rear shoulder with hands/arms (back to the target) then immediately swing the club toward the target with your arms (the part elbow to shoulder). Toward the target, not down at the ball. The "down" takes care of itself.

[@onestepbeyond9120]

It’s brilliant try it

[@garyreid4026]

Never seen that before brilliant 😊😊

[@mmceldu2]

Thanks lads

[@robbiegreen769]

This will be interesting, next gold mates clip I hope to see you with you right leg back, 😮 don't think for a moment you will tho mate, don't be shy give it a try, I certainly will, cheer's Liam.

[@GolfMates]

I have a try

[@garrywhite468]

Very interesting

[@genedalton2712]

I’d like to see you actually play a few holes doing this. I see it but just wonder how it actually works with irons and fairway woods.

[@petekenny3774]

Clever little drill

[@anthonytaylor6359]

What’s the progression ?, how do you transfer that to an iron shot for example 🤷

[@mrkipling3841]

Excellent!

[@GolfMates]

Videos brilliant from Monday

[@slicerjohn1897]

Great tip 👍.

[@stephenbailey6408]

Great lesson ,

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Lesson number 3,251 now 😂 Great advice from Simon 👍

[@bradleyrounds9148]

Damn that was good info. Thanks Liam

[@johnhighland2260]

Best ball striker and most consistent most accurate is Mo Norman ask Tiger.

[@davidgourlay2287]

Piss off

[@ToddPacker-l6y]

How many majors did Mo Norman win?

[@steviekeane]

​@@ToddPacker-l6yhe got kicked out before he could . But I guess you already know that . People stood in awe at his precision on many occasions.

[@gogg111]

hat impressed me most about Mo Norman was the number of course records he held at one time. If I remember right it was like 40 or 50

[@ToddPacker-l6y]

@@gogg111 if you Google right you mean.

[@manfromthetoon]

I’m always confused by height of tee as always think it has to be mid height in line with driver but video shows tee nearly on the ground

[@BertisAU]

Combine the perpendicular stance with the foam and basket Liam and you'll be on tour!!

[@GolfMates]

No I am the best putter. You are spot on

[@gerrykelly2440]

The best players in the world play with a baby fade. I tried to go to a draw and it went to a hook. I'm sticking with the fade, it works.

[@DanielSmith-ug7ri]

Just hitting chips in the back yard and this is amazing

[@ronaldprice1374]

I like how you asked if you can use this method on the course , are you thinking of trying it ? I think it would be great if you did and espeacially in front of OMP and can just imagine his reaction 🤬🤬😂😂😂

[@jaseishappy]

Outstanding

[@GolfMates]

Thank you

[@kennyc3670]

Check out Overhand Golf.

[@neilarmstrong7113]

Simon is a magician

[@GolfMates]

He is

[@teddyzamba1396]

The balance issues and directional control make this a desperation move for the golfer losing a bakers dozen of nuts every round. But, perhaps a useful training and tempo drill to find your swing.

[@alicat9580]

I discovered this technique ten years ago. It makes my friends freak out when I use it