HOW TO CLEAR YOUR HIPS/PELVIS IN THE GOLF SWING | Paddy's Golf Tip #24 | Padraig Harrington

[@brianwilliams9031]

I’ve played golf for 50 yrs and this is the 1st time I’ve heard a coach explain the hip movement in such easy terms that everybody can understand. A great player and now a great coach👏

[@scotthaden8507]

Amazingly detailed yet simple explanation of how the hips move in the golf swing!

[@keithhassall8482]

Brilliant

[@jamessostarich2564]

Padreig Thank you four the lessons. 66 yrs old And retired. Time to start playing again. My irons strike well, and i have a good understanding of my turn. My irons leak 10 yds early. Help Jimmy

[@jyrkihakala934]

This internal rotation of the right hip on take away and down swing external! I’ve done it just the other way and struggled quit a lot. This tip is huge!

[@Sevemac]

The number of times I’ve returned to this video when my golf swing goes awry doesn’t bear counting. Thank you Paddy just excellent.

[@rowdydowdy1457]

Can’t believe I just got this lesson for free. Very informative. Thank you sir

[@jherl8307]

Instruction from the best 50+ golfer on the planet. Recent Senior US Open victory confirms that. Now like the great sportsman/ champion that he is, he is giving back !!!

[@harrisonbergeron5393]

It's just amazing that someone at your level and accomplishments is taking the time to make these videos for us normies :) Thank you so much sir!

[@paulnutbrown9836]

Very true

[@billdickinson5290]

Mlm

[@JeffJefferyUK]

Agreed. He has a reputation of being someone who constantly changes and tweaks his own swing so I guess it's not surprising that he'd enjoy doing this kind of instructional video.

[@batman48195]

agreed! Surprised he hasn't got more then 92k subscribers.

[@01Bluefin]

It's called residual income from KZbin. He is a businessman after all...

[@RobAngiello]

Padraig Harrington is creating the best series of golf instruction videos on the internet (I have watched hundreds). In addition to the exacting clarity of his tutorials, it is Padraig’s joy in golf that sets these videos apart. He has placed the crazy idea in my head that I can break 80!

[@michaeltewfik2132]

Trust me. After playing the game for 25 years and countless lessons, this video and Harrington's advice on how to clear your hips/lower body and turn up/lift to finish is THE key to becoming a very good ball striker and consistent player. This is the key to the golf swing!!! No exaggeration! Paddy - thank you for sharing what countless pros and so called experts either don't want to or can't tell you

[@spondiveswandive561]

Totally agree..this lower right hip move was game changing

[@cdunne1620]

..yeah the average lesson is basically consensual burglary, it’s very disappointing how poor most lessons are, become your own teacher with KZbin, the only way

[@greggadcock8051]

100% the key to the swing. Took me 4 lessons for my coach to finally convey this to me in the right way. Went from a 12 to a 5 handicap in 2 months. Effortless power and improved ball striking with this move.

[@JojohnWick]

Jon Rahm also emphasize clearing hips. Too bad me always forget 😂

[@smoozerish]

Paddy is a great representative for us here in Ireland. Sincere and good humored yet steely when it comes to competition. Keep up the good work Paddy 👍☘

[@TEKXS00D6]

I am going to be watching this video over and over. It is unquestionably, for me anyway, the best golf video I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@dr.davidmitchell3054]

Agreed!

[@Kenmcfarland001]

Definitely

[@williamhicks7736]

Hear! Hear!

[@sandyr5195]

Superb teaching from a very accomplished player. What could be better? Leaves me wanting more!

[@frankskyle1]

Every time I watch this I have a greater appreciation. I've gone down some dead end roads trying to figure out what Paddy explains so brilliantly.

[@chadnoswal9243]

Imagine if everyone’s favorite player took the time to teach their fundamentals to their fans, like Paddy does here. What an example he is to other tour professionals. Thanks Paddy! Keep ‘em coming, sir! We love ‘em!

[@rogerpoitras4367]

Awesome instruction from a real pro! Thanks

[@gloriadacanay913]

Amazing! Thanks for clearly breaking down this important aspect of golf which I hv been wondering for ages. As I saw in the TV screen during 2023 Maui Tournament, Coach Pro Paddy hv the highest swing speed and hv overtaken everyone else, truly inspiring to see the stats, and this video for sure contributes tremendously to this result! Much appreciation and more power to you!

[@jherl8307]

You don’t have to imagine anything Paddy should be everyone’s favorite player

[@scottboxenbaum]

This is one of the most complete and excellent descriptions of hip motion and banking. Thanks!

[@gunnygt49]

Just curious. Am I doing it wrong if I feel like my jewels are being crush on the follow through to get your knees touching?

[@MacNmey]

@@gunnygt49 Sounds to me like you are doing it right!

[@thefivepoints]

@@gunnygt49 yes golf is definitely a ball ache to get right.

[@SuperNisch]

Paddy’s Golf tip: “No BS Golf tip” could be the description for this channel, knowledge combine with enthusiasm, absolute great 👍

[@extrememetaldrummer1]

I wish I could work alongside this gentlemen for a week or two. Would be a dream come true!

[@cdunne1620]

..yes I think “absolute earnest honesty and passion” would be Padraig’s shining traits in these lessons, very heart warming and inspiring

[@paulpiekutowski9225]

It's a pleasure listening to a guy who actually earned a living PLAYING golf, thanks Paddy for taking the time.

[@rickrappaport5216]

Well, there are great teachers out there who do not play golf for a living, and I can vouch for this: great golfers who play for a living do not at all necessarily make great teachers. Padraig is a rarity.

[@chrishenry542]

There are teachers and there are players. It is a rare combination to find a great teacher and a great player in the same person, but you have achieved that Padraig Harrington! Congrats to great instruction and heartfelt thanks from this amateur!

[@DaddyDayCareDobbo]

I have watched so many youtube videos on early extension. There are 100’s of them from ‘coaches’. Paddy doesn’t even know/ use the term ‘early extension’, but this is the most compelling and easily understood video of the issue. So good. He really brings home the value of a Player Coach who has no objective rather than help. Incredible. Thanks so much.

[@NiceBlue101]

Well his other objective is in the bottom left corner of the video almost the whole time. It’s WILSON plug. And of it wasn’t for that, we wouldn’t have this fantastic lesson series from one of the greatest golfers of all times.

[@phillipbenson5711]

@@NiceBlue101 So what? I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson and didn't think twice about the bag. Almost all pros plug their sponsors, and it rarely detracts from the content being shared. This was gold!

[@uboobly]

Let me know how the early extension goes for you, I can't stand myself doing it anymore.

[@michaelgreco8614]

Legit best golf instruction video I’ve ever seen in regards to not only showing the correct movements but describing what to feel while doing it. Beautiful

[@allandickson8576]

totally agree - been playing golf for over 30 years (50's now) and has added 40 yards on to my drives

[@GeeZeusJnrGTBond63]

Paddy is one of the best teachers of golf. Left himself breathless from talking his way through it.

[@Mr8T1]

His tip to push your right glute under your left completely changed my ball striking. That motion to release the hips added so much consistency to my shot.

[@greggadcock8051]

100% that move has changed my game

[@manfrommaine1194]

The best tip that you never hear. Went from constant cut to straight/draw from that simple tip

[@bdrogers296]

Another masterclass. So many bits of gold dust to take away. Brilliant!

[@peteraustin2618]

What I love about this lesson is how Paddy explains the 'why' of these movements. I can't recall hearing an instructor say that you need to get the right hip higher because it facilitates the weight shift into the front leg. As someone who subscribed to the idea that you need to keep that right knee flex constant throughout the backswing, this video has been a revelation. Much appreciated.

[@timhayes629]

yes you see all these golf videos with tips but never why you have to or why you must or must not or why this or that happens.Hopefully Paddy will start a new trend

[@arthurford829]

I’m not at all surprised that Harrington is an excellent teacher. This is a very logical, organized, and effective lesson. What an effective communicator. Well done Sir!

[@cdunne1620]

..absolutely, good teachers require good verbal skills, always

[@daveparsons7756]

What a good man. Taking his precious time to help us with our games…FOR NOTHING!!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@5ohstang12]

This video is amazing. No other videos needed, no confusion after watching just great explanation.

[@timdiggines768]

How have I not watched this before! I’ve had countless lessons and watched a million coaching videos and none come close to this, all the so called pro coaches who don’t get anywhere close to explanation and detail and here is the legend that is Padraig Harrington giving the best golf lesson ever! Cheers paddy!

[@beimsteiner]

This is mastery, manifesting experience of the inside forces and anatomical movements/relationships in the swing. It's like having Jigoro Kano explain a judo hip throw. Many teachers will show one or two parts of the motion, but they hardly ever connect the pieces for everyone to see at once and show how and why they're linked. Padraig doesn't have the time to do a 500 part series with a little snippet every three days, so here it is, the whole hip/torso shebang, with no ornamentation or distraction. Hips don't lie!

[@Gaber1983]

I learned more in 17 minutes then I have in 18 years good work Paddy!

[@phillipbrown8571]

yes me to the man is awesome

[@eric2394]

U take private lessons?

[@johng6637]

Always was grateful that Mr. Harrington would support, what is now, the Traveler's Championship, in Cromwell, CT. Not only an outstanding golfer but a very gracious man.

[@yusdeka]

I have downloaded many videos from many golf instructors. But after getting this video, I think just with this video, all my golf swing problems are solved. Then I deleted 95% of the other videos👍👍👍

[@GolfTechie79]

Paddy one of the few great pros that can teach as well as they can play.

[@simonleach3812]

At 50 years Padraig, you are not old! Your enthusiasm keeps you going.

[@tommoommot9736]

That is hands down the best lesson for the hips I’ve seen! Excellent Paddy

[@mrgerrytube]

Did he say you put your hands down for the hip turn? Think I missed that…

[@sonnyjames8922]

I never would have figured this out on my own. Been playing for over 30 years and have always had the worst leg and hip action. I'll try this. Thanks for the tips, Padraig!

[@fntsmk]

Paddy, I'm now 62 years old. Started trying to learn golf late in life (mid 20's) and was never able to play much at all over the next 35 or so years, due to work and familial commitments, and financial restrictions as well. I've recently been able to retire and now have the ability to play the game regularly, and so I've taken to really studying the game in every aspect that I can, via videos such as yours here on KZbin. As a single man, I have a golf mat in my kitchen, which allows me to hit full shots into my living room, into two heavy woolen blankets hanging from a curtain rod. I've found that finding the top position of the backswing (for my body) is easy. It's everything that comes after, that tends to be difficult. Your video here has, I think (I need to take it to the driving range) unlocked the final piece of the puzzle that I was looking for, to get my "timing' just right. Thank you so much for making this video (and others; I'm now a subscriber), to help an entire world of duffers, play better golf. God bless ya' Paddy. Press on and play more great golf! You have a new #1 fan! :)

[@matthewcates2337]

Sometimes KZbin bewilders me. Like, I can’t imagine how 2003 me would have reacted to having a replay-able golf lesson from Padraig Harrington available whenever I need it. The future is wild

[@alanwrigley]

63 years old playing off1, had numerous lessons over the years and this is THE BEST explanation and demonstration I have ever seen on the hip/pelvis movement. Thank you!!

[@Kenny_Mars]

I've watched a lot of Golf videos, no one has come close to explaining a proper hip turn like Padraig has, well done sir. 👏

[@brentmar2635]

"Knee flex is criminal" - love it! So much charisma in his teaching- he cares. Best explanation of how hips work that I've ever heard. Make sure you warm up your glutes.

[@kccodex8931]

I like how he tells me what I should do, and spends only a little time telling me what not to do. Very straightforward, without a bunch of silly analogies. By describing and showing, over and over, in slightly different ways, makes it easy for me to emulate.

[@davidharrold9189]

These videos are phenomenal. Who’d have thought it, online lesson from a triple Major Champion and Order of Merit Winner. Just magic!

[@DarkDMD]

The idea of shoving my right hip under my left is the first time I've ever been able to change how my hips move through the golf swing. Many thanks!

[@Allabertina]

Lot of respect for you Paddy! I'm on my way to 66. Last year I started prepping for retirement golf. I had not played regularly for years. Experimented and do the exact opposite of what you say. I actually bend my knees at address, then initiate my swing by bending my right leg more. The whole swing is leg driven. I play off the regular tees, have since I started playing regularly beaten my longest drives ever on many holes and succeed in breaking 80 now and then. I thought I must look odd but see many pros addressing the ball with bended knees and then bending the right more in the backswing. You preach what I suppose is textbook but there are many odd balls out there who do ok. Keep up the good work!

[@n0thing]

Thanks for filming these. Great to get confident context from such a seasoned and skilled source.

[@TsanFilms]

Teach paddy how to play csgo bruh

[@richardinho224]

jordan mfing gilbert getting dialed

[@reedhornsby2420]

The intersection of some of my favorite interests: golf and cs

[@moosehook]

Talk about paying it forward! Thank you Mr. H for passing on your insight. Much appreciate your time and effort.

[@PadraigHarringtonOfficial]

My pleasure!

[@scottblanco3692]

Wow Paddy, so nice to have a major champion share tour pro instruction. Love all the detail. The time you've taken to deliver all this wonderful help, is greatly appreciated!!

[@afs-drew9644]

Excellent video Padraig ! This thoroughly explains how the motor of the golf swing should work ! Best video ever !!!

[@richyclubsport5155]

Paddy, thank you for taking the time to help us mere mortals with your teaching and tips, much appreciated

[@thomasscott7617]

You've just saved me hundreds of pounds in golf lessons Padraig. This has worked a treat! Thanks a million.

[@MarioBricks]

Can't thank you enough for this video. The descriptions of where you feel pressure, the pinch and others is amazing. Far better than any other instruction I've seen on the pelvis. It's the only thing that has helped with early extension.

[@DanielBoguszewicz]

This is already the best golf channel. No one is even close.

[@channelsis1569]

The best golf video I’ve ever seen, and I’ve watched thousands. Thank you for explaining the action, and feel so expertly. Very grateful.

[@kmac33PS5]

Padraig is the absolute best! Such genuine passion in every moment of explanation. As an educator myself it’s attention to detail, an ability to identify the key points and clearly communicate them that is everything. Along with knowing typical pitfalls we would like to steer clear of. Paddy is the epitome of an educator. He teaches golf as well as any educator teaches anything! I can’t believe I have a 3 time major champion out on the range with me. Thank you Paddy!!!

[@MorGuitarz]

God these videos are SO GOOD...I watch them over and over and are among the best collections of lessons I've ever experienced including personal lessons with various teaching pros. Thank you so much for sharing.....these make a HUGE difference!

[@davidcavon637]

You show so much passion/enthusiasm together with such skill... very much appreciate you giving these lessons!

[@siphomnisi8625]

Best internet golf teacher. You are an oasis of inspiration

[@aram9955]

You might be really good at playing the game but you're even better at teaching it. Top notch!

[@MrLeftbank]

Brilliant video. I had no idea Paddy was such a good teacher. Not only the how but the why. Great teachers can distill down to the critical elements to simply and demystify complex learning. I have watched thousands of golf videos and I. My opinion this is one of the best

[@dennishogan810]

Mr. Harrington I wanted to just say thank you for all these helpful instructional video's. You sir are a gentleman.

[@KKTF13]

After watched your earlier how body moves video, I have already improved my golf swing a lot. Thanks for this more detailed video.

[@michaelbeatricelabiris9916]

Right glute under! So many golden nuggets in this video. Fantastic

[@leehannah9219]

Honestly that is the best description of the pelvis rotation I have ever watched, I’ve never understood it until now thank you so much 👏👏👏👍

[@CT-nc9ku]

why this channel doesnt have millions of subscribers i will never know. Padraigs guidance is the best no nonsense, straight to the point advice i have seen from any channel and that you know you can believe in.

[@richpfessional]

This is by far the best explanation of how the hips move during the swing on KZbin. All these other “Pros” tell you to do the opposite of how he describes it. He also explains it in an easy to understand way along with what you should be thinking and feeling. Thanks Paddy 👏🏽👏🏽

[@valkett8331]

This is one of the best golf lessons I have seen in a long time. Good job padraig !

[@Davidevans44]

I would like to echo Brian's comment just below. I have played for over 50 years off 4 or 5 handicap for almost all of it and have never heard this level of clear analysis of what we should be trying to do (and WHY) with the hips, hip flexors, glutes, the right leg on the way back and on the way down, the left leg through impact and WHY you shouldn't just straighten the left leg at impact in an attempt to look like a good player .....unless you want a very sore back and knee surgery! Also his explanation of the hips staying CONNECTED to the upper body, but LEADING the upper on the downswing, while not racing so far ahead that they are completely disconnected is super-helpful. This is one of the great KZbin golf gems. Brilliant Padraig, thank you.

[@Summer97_]

Excellent video; what a great guy Padraig is.

[@ianmckenzie3897]

Thanks Paddy, excellent tuition from someone who is a proven exponent of golf.

[@tedzhang802]

Never get tired of watching this master’s instructions again and again! Thank you, Padraig!

[@chon_jung]

This is gold. Every time I watch it, I learn more. And realize I didn’t do it right .

[@rbonn3880]

What a teacher. Broke it down so easily. Instead of telling me how, you showed me how. Thank you, Padraig.

[@ghunty]

This is by far the best golf instruction video I've seen. Great to see this type of detail and covering what doesn't work is really helpful

[@cherrybomb1229]

Best 17 minutes golf lesson of my life. Thank you Paddy!

[@davidmeeks7449]

Great player, great coach. The tip on how the turn back is against the trail leg is gold because for most that bag leg is sliding out a little or a lot. The way he shows how to turn back and up into that leg is a great feel to practice.

[@ericleibee7050]

Best explanation of the hips in the golf swing that I've ever seen!!

[@elizabethhoulihan8646]

I now have my ‘only’ great coach from now on. Paddy, you are the best and thanks for getting me back on track

[@RickTurpin-p5j]

No one has ever explained this in the golf swing. Hogan 5 fundamentals of golf published in 52 for woman. This is teachable

[@pw7414]

This video is so good that it pretty much tells you all you need to do in a downswing. thank you.

[@indigobars]

I’ve never understood this movement and ‘weight transfer’. Too complicated for me. Paddy has just transformed the way I understand the swing, including the shoulders / torso movement. I can’t thank you enough! I’ve only played one round since watching this video (I watch it every day!) and it completely transformed the way I hit the ball - it was like someone else was hitting the ball for me. Pure genius and thank you so much for transforming my game.

[@bradleydanyluk775]

Best explanation of hip movement that I have ever seen! Thank you so much for your generosity! Please keep them coming!

[@daneseibert4878]

Awesome!...that was one of the most detailed and understandable explanations of the weight shift mechanics I have ever heard!

[@bettyboopy4089]

Padraig many thanks for your excellent explanation of hip and pelvis action absolutely brilliant and so nice of you to spend time helping us amateurs

[@rgmccarthy]

Very thorough and helpful explanation. Thank you, Padraig.

[@2410manchester]

By far the best explanation for how the pelvis/hips work through the swing I’ve seen. Excellent teaching style as well

[@smitty9733]

I had the good fortune to follow you around at the U.S. open at Bethpage Black in 2002 during a practice round. You struck the ball beautifully and interacted with your usual good humor. I have rooted for you ever since. Thank you for this.

[@DarrylSoares-w9v]

This guy is the best really enjoy listening to him teach the swing.

[@robmaguire6843]

These videos are great because they explain what’s happening behind the visual impression you see. For example, the left leg is straightened because the body has raised up, not the body is raised up because the left leg has straightened. Tanks, Paddy!

[@Clickumentary]

I really love this. I've never considered how the right hip should feel in the backswing. I just stood up in my office and tried it! Can't wait to try the skipping stone thing in the back yard.

[@colinw1366]

Absolutely superb explanation of hip and pelvis turn, Padraig. I thoroughly enjoy your golf tips and they've helped me enjoy the game more than ever. I'm in my 50s but with your tips it just proves you're never too old to learn! 👍

[@richielew261997]

I am blown away by your explanation. Grabbed my 5 iron and I am practicing my hip movement.. you are now my swing coach..thank you for this video I am subscribed..

[@gazz501]

Tanks Paddy for giving back to us fans who have enjoyed your golf over the years.

[@jesusrevus8017]

If I could have a lesson or just chat golf with anyone in the world it would definitely be Padraig. I feel like he gives the content that low handicappers really appreciate and those that like/understand the technical nuances of the swing.

[@larrylee2507]

Thank you for a very detailed explanation of how and what to feel when making these moves, that is important for us amateurs to fully understand and execute. Appreciated.

[@lucaspulkatis1593]

I’ve been golfing for two years now. I’ve gotten lessons and have always tried fixing my lower body bc of the slide with side bend issue resulting in a major inside to out swing w shanks being a normal fiasco. Had to come back to this video bc it has helped me so much. I’m finally shooting consistently in the 70s instead of never breaking 70 and living from 83-95 (wildly inconsistent). Thank you Padraig!

[@wildphotopro3644]

This is one of THE BEST lessons of all time!!! Seriously!!!!

[@hookrslice]

That was such a great lesson for helping me to better understand how the hips and lower body turn during the swing. I’ve been working on this very move since last year. For years I’ve been sliding my hips, instead of rotating them. This video does a great job of clearly explaining how to turn properly. WELL DONE!

[@v205]

The right knee turning to the inside/behind of the left knee is the secret to a balanced finish! I was always going to the outside of the left knee and need to walk out after the swing. Can't wait to try it soon and will report back.

[@TeezerDriz]

Thanks Padràig, you've explained the movement perfectly, I now understand what I need to do. My game has improved 20 shots and handicap cut 4 shots in the last 5 weeks. On a roll. Keep them coming when you can, very informative.

[@hillclimber4incolo498]

I watched a ton of videos on clearing the hips and pelvis - this was absolutely the BEST instruction and demonstration. Thank you so much Padraig.

[@phild7692]

I’ve struggled recently with this transition, swaying too much from right to left. This simply is the best description about how to properly work the hips. This is the first time I’ve heard it described this way and it’s so easy to follow and practice in the living room. My consistency has greatly improved. Thank you for the lesson and best wishes.

[@gymbrah]

This is the absolute best video on clearing the hips I have ever seen. Watched it last night, practiced it last night, went to the range today. Not a single fat shot was found.

[@justin3606-j8l]

At the risk of being revoltingly sycophantic, our man demonstrates so many fab qualities when he says, "He told me, and I believed it - but it's only now I understand it." Padraig is a model of gratitude, curiosity, humility, hard work, creativity and balls. Can you imagine actually standing over a ten footer for the Big One - what a blast that would be :) Thanks Padraig; for someone trying to get the last few strokes off you're an incredibly articulate coach as well.

[@robsaxepga]

"Do it in the elevator" 🤣 Great video. Classic information that has been around and confirmed by the very best in the game for decades. Love it!