How To Hit A Golf Ball Like A Pro (No One Is Telling You This)

Do you want to learn how to hit a golf ball like a pro? I bet you do. In order to hit it like a pro, you need to understand the difference between what they're doing and what you're doing. Once you know that, you'll see that if you keep doing what you're doing you'll never hit pro-like shots.
To understand it, we're going to get in the time machine and go back to the very first ball you ever hit. This is where the problem started. Think about it. When did pros start playing golf? The great majority of golf pros started as little kids where as most amateurs started as adults. This is huge difference.
If you want to hit a golf ball like a pro you need to understand what they did as they hit their very first golf ball versus what you did. No one is telling you this so if you don't know what you are doing then how can you ever hit a ball like a pro? All you have to do to hit a golf ball like a pro is to copy what they are doing. This tip shows you the drill you should be doing regularly until you start to do it like they do.
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[@mitchsallis7154]

Paul you nailed it. I started my grandson last year at age 7. Legs and hips. Killing it. Sorry to say I didn’t pick up a golf club till just about 40. But really enjoying your videos being a stubborn old man 👴. I am to get there. Thank you.

[@paulwilsongolf]

There you go. Mind boggling how people don't see this. All pros started as kids. All adults marvel at kids. So why not watch kids and figure out what they are doing. Well, I did. Because you didn't start as a kid I have to get you to loosen up the arms. In no way are you hitting or helping it with the arms. You coil and set the top then turn them off completely. Like a kid. Watch these. They are all about the same thing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnLIm6l6l9ySl6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaq9iXyvf7N7Y7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnnMoaKMqqqtf5Y

[@krishna2387]

This was exactly me 2 yrs back trying to hit the ball hard. After watching your videos and practicing almost every day now, I hit almost 95% of m shots straight and clean. Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

So glad you found me and are getting amazing results. Keep up the good work.

[@baldylox]

I literally just came back in from trying this. No ball yet, just swinging in my back yard and I've never felt anything like it in the golf swing. I need to get to the range and hit a bucket. So far, this feels incredible.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Glad you tried it and got the feeling. Please do it every day for a at least a week. Need to get used to it.

[@randyware9645]

Paul there are a lot instructors on u tube, but you always make it easy to understand , almost like a 2nd grade teacher

[@paulwilsongolf]

Oh I know there are. Simple is the key for sure. People can make it complicated all they want. I know this will never work and eventually they will find me. It's just a matter of time.

[@jmack619]

Hi Paul. It's 6 AM here, and you just gave me a slap in the face wakeup call! You described my game to a t ! At 60 plus years, I don't even play anymore. Dont/won't keep score. Watched billions of golf lessons , am trying Arnold's idea... no more than 300 swing thoughts, NOTHING works! I am going to identify as a 6 year old for a while. GREAT LESSON Thank you for the wake-up call ! RESPECT. Jm

[@hildy5982]

Best instructor on the internet! Could you imagine how unbelievable it would be to spend a few days with him in person!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. I will make you a star in days/weeks. You'll see. Watch me in action here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs If I can fix that guy I can fix anyone.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. The students who come to me hit the ball better than they every have in their lives. The are only here for a few hours then they go back to wherever in the world they came from so I need to work fast. This is why I do and say things differently than other teachers.

[@cliffcruz2409]

Loved watching golf on TV for 30+ years but never actually played. It wasn't till after my heart transplant in 2018 that I finally got out and started playing. Hooked right from the start. Scoured the internet learning techniques from different instructors. Came across one of Paul's video, and his common sense approach and demonstration definitely helped in establishing a base for starters like me. He comes across as a stearn golf dad teaching one of his children, but my take away from his lessons has really helped me progress in a way I can go out and shoot a round, have fun, and play respectable golf. Thanks for helping this transplant warrior enjoy this wonderful game.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Wow, glad you got into playing. Great game for life. Also, glad you found me. Yes, I don't candy coat it. I'm too old to be Mr. Nice guy. I used to be but now I tell it like it is. This is a great tip that lays out the reason people are not improving. Good thing you found this one right away. This will save you years of trying to figure it out. I would watch and do this one too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnLIm6l6l9ySl6M Keep up the good work.

[@ravenwda007]

I started at age three and he is absolutely right. I used my dad’s clubs and did not have the muscle strength to follow through so I had to use bigger muscles. My body. Hips and legs. Then my dad made me my own clubs because at the time in the early 90’s there weren’t any club sets for toddlers until Taylormade junior bubble burner sets were a thing. I developed a bad habit however of trying to scoop the ball up instead of hitting it forward and down with the irons.

[@paulwilsongolf]

I will keep saying it over and over until people get it. There has to be a reason a 12 year old (even younger) can hit it by bigger stronger people. The reason is they have no arm strength. If you cannot hit you need to use your body. Your scooping got you hitting again. Just turn the arms back off and you will be back to hitting it great instantly.

[@gregboggs4721]

Watched you over ten years ago when I first started playing even talked on the phone about lessons but never happened. Been trying every method out there except yours Paul, now 12 years later and still stuck a high handicap playing with a hurting body. At 69 still flexible but just still hitting at the ball so now I’m either going to try your swing method or just quit the sport. My irons are my biggest problem never can take a divot or topping it. I used to practice at least three times a week but saw no improvement. Thanks for your tips and videos. BTW I live in Shelby NC.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So now it's time to try mine and actually improve. Forget about taking a divot for now. You need to get the moves. Try to take a divot and you never will. This is because they keep telling you to hit down on the ball. This is hitting. This contracts your arms and gets you too far ahead through impact (leaning forward). In no way am I trying to hit anything and I take divots. Here is why you take a divot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZvMkK2voL-fj5o So you need to loosen up. The first thing to work on though is hinging and rehinging. Understand this is a piece. The is NOT the whole swing. This is where everyone goes wrong. They work on 1 thing and expect amazing shots. Why not get the arm unit working then work on the body? See the difference in what I do? So start with these: Neutral Grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk Hinge/Rehinge kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4PPiWp4d6uinsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5CyYXtohrN5pZI kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpyapWyvfaiCY6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5zaoJ2nq7mEgck Do that with a 7 iron in practice swings and if you hit balls tee it up and swing 50%. Forget about where the ball goes. Ideally, you want it hooking. This is HALF RIGHT. Then you work on the other half.

[@Da.Onus.Burger.618]

Paul, I know that this is a drill (touching your neck w/the club) but I actually do this swing when I want to bomb one down a Par 5! Such a great drill. Thank you for this! 🙌🏾

[@paulwilsongolf]

Wow! Very interesting. You know it works. Just need others to try it.

[@yardsalecrap]

Paul, I've played golf since I was a kid. You're absolutely right. Until I found your videos, I never realized how much I wasn't using my body correctly. Once I turned off my arms, I made more progress than I ever did in years of playing. Keep up the great work!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. So glad you turned the arms off and saw the power of it. It take a little understanding and work but the payoff is great golf for life.

[@yardsalecrap]

@@paulwilsongolf I've shared your name to many at my club. I've had people ask me "how did you learn that smooth effortless swing?" Your name/videos is my steady answer. I especially point them to your video where you hit 4 balls 300+ at that green.

[@marklynd2039]

Absolutely brilliant Paul very simple explanation of the arm player it's a mixture of body and arms

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks. Glad you liked it.

[@fretless05]

I'll tell you exactly what I did when I started playing as an adult. I set up next to the ball and put my best youth baseball swing on it. I hit it, but not well... I figured I'd get better with time, but I only got a little better and started to hurt my back. You've helped me protect my back by using my lower body.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You are exactly who I was talking about and exactly what happens. People think if they keep hitting it will eventually comes. 30 years later they are still waiting. Glad you are making the switch. Keep at it.

[@sasquatch8923]

Love your content! Thank you Paul. I've only been playing this wonderful game for 8 months. My biggest problem is I hit so well on the range. Straight, long, exactly where I aim. I rotate clubs (trying to simulate a hole) and that goes well. Once I hit the course it all goes to hell.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

[@cbr8206]

It is challenging to create course conditions on the range. Lie of the ball. Time between swings. The pressure you feel to hit a good shot when your playing partners are all staring at you. Keep practicing. You will improve on the course.

[@tennisdoc4630]

I did same initially and still to some extent. I have been playing for less than 6 months. Problem was practicing in Range on a mat.....I now practice on ground/grass and it helped

[@tysongarrett8688]

I love the drill...but i love the anecdotal story of going to the range for first time.....i remember being 10 and my dad came home ftom work with set of clubs he bought from guy at work....big staff bag...wilson staffs...persimmons/blades...with leather wrap grips never changed!....he was a baseball guru....went to range..."how hard could this be?"....got a large bucket...and boom....he looked like you and that swing you did...topped shots/fat/thin/missed/hooked/shanks.....he marched off the range with 1/2 bucket left and we went home....i never saw that bag of clubs again!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great one! That is exactly what I'm talking about. Too funny.

[@MichaelSeward-en3qo]

I can personally vouch for this weight transfer drill of Paul's. I'm 67 and used to carry a 6 handicap, but stopped playing almost entirely when my wife passed in 2016. Started playing again this year, maybe 12 rounds total up to this point. Got new irons/woods, all Ping gear, it's fitted to my specs. Up until finding Paul's ridiculously simple, yet highly effective swing approach vids, I was all over the map with the swing, 17.5 handicap. His simple step out in the yard and just swing the club back and forth and work on the weight transfer and feel the weight of whatever club you selected as you swing free and easy has transformed my contact into effortless high draws or straight shots with every club in the bag. It's to the point where others nearby at the range are stopping and watching as I smooth through shots and they just blast off, and land right near the designated distance markers again and again. Sometime I get so jacked I start swinging quicker, and sure enough I'm over the top or hands are coming through too early, or late and the results of the contact show it. I'm talking these results have come about in one week's time, so hang in there and focus. It works. I must add that Paul's vid on the neutral grip is the cornerstone for everything else he talks about. The grip is awesome for feel and control.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Wow you are doing great. So glad you found me. I have taught countless people who took a break from golf but were better players. To get to a 6 hdcp you would have had to have used your body. The break got you hitting due to human nature. I did a tip on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaye6uslJdlfs0 So this ex-better player used their body before it's just getting them back to using it. In your case you follow my instruction and really focused on a few simple drills/moves to loosen you up. The grip is vital too as this allows you to have loose wrists and not snap hook it. That tip is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk So exciting when you start hitting the ball well. In your case, getting it back is super exciting. Stay focused and please try to never take a break into the future. Just at least do some practice swings to keep remembering the feeling. Human nature is a powerful force that must be overcome. All the best.

[@MichaelSeward-en3qo]

@@paulwilsongolf Thanks again Paul. My brother in law had asked me to go with him to the World Amateur Golf Championship held in Myrtle Beach for about the last 35 years or so. Based on the way I was hitting, I was going to back out. Now I'm in and looking forward to the experience.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So glad you changed your mind. Now just go an have fun. Start off swinging at 50%. This will keep you swinging nice and easy. Hit fairways and greens not 300 down the fair and trying to stick it. Also, watch these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ2un5mMl82ojtE kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqa1Z5ZpftehfMU Let me know how you do.

[@user-tg7bq8td2v]

Hello Paul. First of all, thank you very much for your video and drill instructions. I really appreciate it. It is changing me. I started golf a year ago when I turned 30. My goal was shooting below 72 on average. So I practiced. Well my best shots did go over 280 yards but I was shooting left and right. First 6 months I had huge slices. Next 6 months I had big hooks. Though I had some good days and good shots, as you have mentioned they were just luck and good conditions. I never felt comfortable. I was always worried that my ball would suddenly go flying. I knew I had some problems with my rotation, because my hand would just snatch the club. When I saw your video about you telling us the day you learned how to turn your arms off, I was shocked. Because that was what I was looking for. I'm on day 1 on your drill but this feels awesome. I am using my strength but not on my arms or hands. Well I do hold on to it so it wouldn't just go flying off my hands but I guess that's all I'm really using. No huge weight shifts or fierce body turns. In fact, I'm not sure what force I'm really using. I'm just kinda turning left and right but the club is pretty fast. If I add more power by sitting down a little, the club adds so much speed. I'll come back after a month and tell you how it went. Again thank you for this wonderful video.

[@paulwilsongolf]

So glad you found me. Keep this stuff simple and in no time you will get to your goal. you are young enough and have hit shots with decent power so it is doable. Just need to see it differently. Work on hinging and rehinging first. Get the wrists super loose and eliminate all slice spin. See this as "half right." Your wrists are working. Once you can do that you switch to body rotation to straighten it out. This is the other half "direction." Just need to see it different. Everyone is trying to hit perfect shots so they get nothing. Why not get half then get the other half. Watch me do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2a1oJ2KrZqmfqs So here is the plan: Wrists = Spin (Step 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I Body = Direction (Step 2) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIebpoaQZpt1r9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2mpqYaQiNJ-e9k (secret tip) Timing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE Keep me posted.

[@John-mw3jf]

Great insight. It's why practice with a weighted club is so helpful. You're forced to use your lower body and rotate through impact.

[@paulwilsongolf]

It's actually not. I don't like weight clubs because they are not heavy enough. Swing one of them and your clubs feel light. This is the opposite of how they should feel. Swing a light club and your clubs feel heavy. This is the correct feeling. Flip your club upside down and do some swings. Then flip it the right way and you will get the correct feeling.

[@John-mw3jf]

Thanks for the correction. Your take makes a lot more sense than mine.

[@goFourward]

@@paulwilsongolf what are your thoughts on changing to much heavier clubs? If I remember correctly the great Moe Norman used very heavy clubs.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You might like this. Go to 4:30 when they talk about golf : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpDZg2uLlLClnrs

[@jean-marcfortier8646]

Greeat lesson Paul. I have started practicsing at home my swings as you suggested . Do at least 100 swings a day . This has been an excellent way for me to start rotating effortless and almost automatically. I think that these exercises are better than spending hours at the driving range . As my golf teacher reminded me recently , lets not become pro at the driving range but on the golf course. Cheers.

[@paulwilsongolf]

This is what I want to hear. Doing practice swings at home is the fastest way to get this. Just keep at it.

[@wendellmurray9934]

Thanks for your advice again. You are correct. Yes, I am diligent. I am doing everything that you recommend. Out to practice range with driver again today. No video, so I cannot check. However, I am certain that I hit some drives 255 yards or so. Those occurred when backswing was as loose as possible. Good twist of hips. No joking on this. You will receive the $97, when no chicken wing. Possible tomorrow. I cannot tell you again how much I appreciate these videos. I know that I am a broken record on this, but I think important that you know that there are many viewers who appreciate your excellent videos.

[@EmilyP17]

Your thought process is amazing. Never thought of it that way.Been playing since I was 12 and always bombed the ball.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You started as a kid. You bomb it. Just as I said. This is better player after better player. At some point people need to take notice of this. Well I am trying to get everyone to understand it. Glad you see it.

[@bens196]

This drill by far has helped get the “feeling” of turning off my arms. I finally feel the “heavy” club during swing. I’ve been trying really hard based on watching other videos but this one finally got me there. Thank you Paul

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Just take the right thought or feeling sometime. Keep at it until you get used to it.

[@captderekprice6842]

Hi again Paul,Derek from downunder. I’ve been following for awhile and doing practice swinging everyday particularly the wrist unlocking. Now I’ve joined my golf club vets[old buggers] events.Let me tell you Paul how it saddens me to see everyone of my teammates hit the ball off the tee maybe 70yards in any direction with their arms when I’m hitting 280+. I’m hesitant to say anything but I think your “how to” series should be compulsory for every golfer particularly the slightly older members. As the actress said to the bishop”keep it up Paul”.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad to have you on board. I do have a pretty good following down under. Yes, sad that they hit it nowhere and everywhere when really it is so simple to get way more power and consistency. They just refuse to let go though. The security of hitting hard is hard to overcome. I will just keep doing what I do. At some point everyone will want to do it.

[@stevepiccinnin1157]

I believe Paul is the best swing coach on this platform.. and he has a very humble demeanor.. I had more success.. and I hope he has continued success at his craft! Bravo!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

[@stevepiccinnin1157]

I gotta thank u.. it was only when i stumbled on to your site that I’ve been able to overcome the huge obstacle of using my arms in the swing.. it’s literally changed everything

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you found me. Taking the arms out takes your game to a whole new level. Keep at it.

[@stevepiccinnin1157]

@@paulwilsongolf I was within inches of giving up on the game.. so many many thanks 🙏 and I’ll be sharing with everyone

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you stuck with it. Just needed to make it simple. Keep up the good work.

[@minhdang9874]

My kid is 6, you are so right😁 thanks Paul

[@Blackhorseveteran]

It works Paul...as long as I don't fire the hips too fast, and get stuck. It's all about smooth, even tempo

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yep, that is a big problem. That's why I did this tip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE

[@johnpublic1376]

Just tried this yesterday. It works. Thanks

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great to hear! Just want people to try this stuff (for more than 3 balls). If so, they will see amazing shots and hopefully convince themselves to keep doing it.

[@al1356]

Hi Paul, one crucial move I noticed one of my golf buddies move his left knee at the start of his downswing. I had never paid that much attention to the left knee, I do now. I have regular lessons but never noticed this move before. So crucial for me to put a good swing together.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Is he a good player? In paying attention to it it's got you thinking about using your legs and hips to hit the ball which is what I want everyone doing. If it works keep doing it.

[@eddielau7062]

Hi Paul, I notice you stress not swinging with your arms and "turning them off" during the backswing and then the downswing. My question is (as a right hander), if you turn your left arm off during the back swing, how do you achieve a straighter left arm? Is that even important?

[@paulwilsongolf]

I would never tell anyone to purposely keep their left arm straight. This is wrecking countless swings. The person forces the arm straight with tightens the muscles and locks the wrists. Yes, there are tour players that keep the arm straight. It's probably 50/50 straight vs. slightly bent. The thing is they learned as kids. It's way easier to keep it straight when you first start player and are a young kid. Now kids fire the lower body great versus adults. The adult forces it straight. They tight plus they don't really use the body at all so they just end up whacking away at it. Just fixed a guy last week. He was 6'2" forcing it straight hitting it nowhere. After I was done with him getting him to keep it extended not locked he was flying it easy 280. His swing was pretty good but forcing the arm straight (which he thought he has to do) was giving him no power. It was night and day once I loosened him up. I did a tip on this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4XMhWN5bb15aLc I stress not being too tight going back. Setting the top of the backswing until you train it to hit the top. Then on the way down in no way are you trying to hit or help the shot with your arms. So keep the lead arm extended but not locked.

[@eddielau7062]

@@paulwilsongolfYou are the man. I just had the best ever range session this morning by keeping wrists loose and turning my hips like this. I will make a note to try and get a lesson from you or your associates next time I am in Vegas. Thank you!

[@paulwilsongolf]

That's great. You have experienced looseness. Keep at it. If so, it's a whole new world.

[@jayingram3326]

Why don't I just get lessons from you? I always go back to your swing thoughts. Like this morning. I was a mini tour pro once. I'm now nearly eighty. I still have game. But this turning your arms off thing is just what I need. Thanks.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes, the answers are here. No need to look elsewhere. Stay focused. You have obviously been a great player before. The problem is when people take a break from golf (not sure if you ever did). When they do they will always come back to it and start hitting with the arms. This is due to human nature telling you to hit the ball sitting in front of you. So taking the arms out is critical. No hitting means you have to find another power source which is your hips. Keep the arms turned off. Make it simple. Watch your ball and it will tell you what you need to do. The ball is the teacher. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZC8d3h_nrOrkM0

[@michaelotte8196]

After listening to Paul Wilson, it just clicked in my head. Added distance but more importantly, a better trajectory.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. I keep telling everyone I am handing it to them on a silver platter. All they have to do is listen. Glad you tried it and are now on your way. Stay focused.

[@joelferretti5614]

The muscle you mention is the trapezius aka trap, I sit here and yell it at the TV lol. You always have such great content, so straight forward and so very easy to follow. I have to say, for me, this is something I really needed to hear and watch. Thanks Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Only one other person told me that in the comments. Thanks. I usually say neck and they know what I'm talking about. Touch the neck or touch the trap. I will have to re-learn what I call it. Quit yelling. I'm the only one hear allowed to yell at everyone (at least that's what they seem to think I'm doing).

[@peternowak3665]

I totally agree to nearly everything you say but there is one thing that allways confuses me when the role of the hips and their use in an golf swing is explained. A golf swing can only be powered by contracting muscles and I don't know which muscels contract when hips are mentioned. Hips turn and I would say this is mainly because of the straightening of the left leg and there are definetly contracting muscels involved. This turn of the hips then helps the muscles that turn (and also lift) the shoulders (or upper body) to do their work. As far as arms are concerned I agree that you can literally exchange the arms by poles connected to the shoulders. That said I would like you to give me your view on what you mean when you say hips should be used in a golf swing.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You are coiling which would contract your lat. Like a spring. You fire the hips this uncoils the spring.

[@rickzech6490]

Watched this video before my morning tee off. What a difference! Thanks Paul

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Glad you tried it. Good job. Now you need to do it this way forever.

[@asylum1988]

Hi Paul. I’ve watched so many of your videos, I used to try to kill it. Went to the range today and became so loose and the consistency was amazing. Only problem is I feel I have lost the distance I had when I was using more of my arms. Is there something I’m doing wrong to lose distance?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. So glad you tried it. That is what I have been trying to get people to do. Just try it. You did and you saw the results. Great. Now you never want to lock back up again. As far as distance is concerned you just changed the power source. You are not good at it. So you need to get good at firing the lower. Just do these drills daily: kzbin.info/www/bejne/innQZ4ahqaucnM0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmKxlpt9np2nr6s kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnvIcpZ7jsepnq8

[@paulwilfridhunt]

That’s a work of art Paul. You are just getting better and better

[@paulwilsongolf]

Funny. Just need to get everyone doing this stuff.

[@wendellmurray9934]

More praise for these videos. Sorry to comment on all that I watch. However, all distinct although similar. I am still working on my driver, month and a half and counting. Every time I think that I have solved the chicken wing, no such luck when I look at the videos that I record. The most bizarre aspect of working on the swing, as I mention always, is a "perfect" practice swing, easy, no arms, etc. that I do not think about at all. Then 2 seconds later, addressing the ball, then swinging - chicken wing. I did not record myself yesterday when I hit about 1/3 of a bucket of balls. However, almost every swing at the ball caused the ball to take a perfect arc in front of me. I still cannot tell how far the practice range balls go, but my best estimate is somewhere between 220 and 250 yards. I know that at the moment I cannot hit the ball to 265-270 yards, which is the end of the practice range. Not only a perfect arc, but the clicking sound made by the club hitting the ball and no feeling when hitting the ball. I consciously tried to make sure that I was throwing my arms forward on the downswing without and arm usage. I will record myself today, then see how I do. I re-iterate to Mr. Wilson that I will pay him $97 in any case if I have a non-chicken wing swing hitting the ball! FYI, the Google picture is me at about 26 years old. I am now 71, so I need to alert Mr. Wilson of that. Still spry and flexible however!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you like them. As I said before the chicken wing is you hitting the ball with arms. YOU are contracting YOUR arms muscles. This is a fact. So YOU need to stop doing that. I think I said before do this drill for 30 days and the chicken wing will be gone then you will be sending my $97. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZesfmV9jM9sedU Get to work.

[@green6852000]

Paul, you're hands down the best golf coach on KZbin! Hey, there is a lot of talk about vertical force in the swing...how does that apply to the Body Swing? Would love a video on this topic! (You do a fantastic job teaching about the horizontal aspect of your swing, by the way.)

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I just see it differently. Vertical force? I don't talk about the swing this way and don't want to. This is what I am getting at. They are making up terms and catch phrases to sound important. I do the Nicklaus test. Did he talk about the vertical force in this swing? No. Did Hogan? No. Nelson? No. Etc. I no way do I want to put it in these terms for people. It is totally unnecessary. Keep it simple.

[@mrleeonthetrack]

I went out yesterday and i tried the entire game trying to hit another 300 yard drive. I got to hole 15 did exactly what you said. And it happened. It felt like a barley hit it.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. You should be able to do this every time. You have been with me for a long time now. Stay focused. Every shot needs to feel like you barely hit it. You've got this.

[@lukecdx9012]

Your drill looks like a Freddie Couples practice swing. I'm very intrigued by your approach to golf. Just not sure I can undo 10 years of bad hitting. Sometimes I feel what you are talking about but unconsciously go back to using my arms. Keep up the great videos.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well anyone can do it just need to understand it then get used to some new feelings. You have been doing it one way for a long time to you need to be 100% you want to change it. Some early shots might not be great but you fight through it and keep doing it. The whole idea is to build a swing for life. The fastest way to get it is daily practice swings. Once a week is not going to cut it. Here's why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaye6uslJdlfs0 If you want it fast do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnLIm6l6l9ySl6M Let me know if you have issues. I try to answer as many questions as I can.

[@Lamster66]

I was that Kid with the end of the 3 iron tucked up under my left armpit. I could aged 10 hit that bladed 3 iron over 200 yards I stopped playing in my late teens occasionally playing a few rounds with friends or work colleagues I haven't played since I was in my 30s until I was invited out for a day of golf at work so after almost 25 years I dug my clubs out and played I went to the local driving range beforehand where they had this new fangled device called trackman. I was hitting my driver about 180yards and a ball speed of 95-100mph I've now played 4 rounds of golf 2 weeks ago I went to the range and I'm hitting my 3 wood 225yards with a ball speed of 125mph. And last week shot 97.( I have't forgetten how to putt) I think this is useful i'll be trying this as I played better golfat 12 than I do now

[@paulwilsongolf]

Exactly what I am talking about. The break you took is a huge problem though. You need to follow this: I have fixed countless people who took a break from golf get their swing back. It's easy because they have used their body in the past. Take the break and you start hitting with the arms (which will never work). I just need to get them to loosen the wrists and use their body again to power the swing. Watch this first to understand why taking a break lost your swing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKaye6uslJdlfs0 Work on this first: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmXZcoajhN-ehsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7ReIBsrrNqb5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3mop2p9br9oY5I Get the ball hooking and loose the wrists. Once you can do that you then start firing the lower body harder/quicker/faster to straighten it out. Not sure what your downswing trigger is but something in your legs and hips you use to hit the ball. This is the easiest trigger: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8 As you do this there is timing between the release and the legs and hips so you need to watch this to learn exactly how hard you need to fire your hips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE This is literally days or a week or two of work maximum to get it back. Keep me posted.

[@dalejanjohn]

Thanks, Paul. This is very helpful. I appreciate it. It is a good learning drill - I can definitely feel the feel. I may try to actually play like this next time out. And.... I just watched some old video of Harry Varden and JH Taylor. they appear to me to have swung very much like this. Taylor, especially, almost touched his shoulder. And Varden bent his left arm to a very large degree.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Glad you see the swing I teach. Mind boggling that people are not watching the best of all time. I do. In no way will I teach this new bent over golf swing. That swing is not dominating on tour. Plus, there is no way older people (who I usually teach) are ever going to do that swing. Keep it simple and stay loose. This is how to get a swing for life.

[@lauriemorgan9083]

PAUL great video, again very funny and you make golf fun .You are a rare golf teacher ,keep up the great work.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I rub some people the wrong way. Poor babies think I am talking down to them. Oh well, they can find someone else to coddle them. I want people to get it so some times I have to put the hammer down. Glad you're with me.

[@Joshh864]

Love your videos Paul. Can you do this drill with irons or is it best to use driver like you in the video? Thank you. Hope to see you in Vegas !

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. Yes, do this will all clubs. I would tee up the irons to make it easy. Let me know if you can make it here. I will be back on teaching again in October.

[@ohmyfungus5810]

Mr Wilson, superb video as always with a constant message throughout your content that is easy to understand and extremely helpful to golfers of all level. I just thought I’d ask how you think Scheffler is able to pure every shot when it looks like he’s about to fall over after some shots? It’s amazing how his follow through is completely different when sometimes he finishes with his hands below his chest and sometimes he steps through the shot. Thank you as always Mr Wilson and all the best!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks. As far a Scheffler is concerned I am not big on the falling over for sure. He is doing that after he hits it, the weight fully on his left foot as he hits it, he's a tour pro, plus his face is open and he fades it so there is more room for error so he gets away with it . I teach a precise ending point (always have) so the person's swing doesn't fall apart. The average person has hit no where near the amount of ball vs. a tour pro plus they maybe practice once a week. Maybe he doesn't care or want to hit a precise ending point. As you see recently his driver is giving him issues. He certainly is awesome and if he could putt better he would be absolutely dominating. I do prefer his more old school upright taller swing versus this new bent over swing they seem to be teaching. So for the average player I would be working on a precise ending point so they can repeat the movement. For Scheffler I would like to see this too but I don't think it's going to happen.

[@ohmyfungus5810]

@@paulwilsongolf incredible reply as always Mr Wilson thank you very much!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

[@bennokurvits1420]

Great lesson. However, I had a swing coach once who gave me the similar principle of body turning, rotation of torso, and the arms simply go along for the ride. Decent advice. But I took it to an extreme and my arms and hands became too passive if you can imagine that. I think it is good to remind the student that the swing starts from the ground up using a summation of nicely-timed, sequential forces (feet, legs, hips, torso, shoulders, arms, hands) that when all is put together well, generates a lot of beautiful, seemingly-effortless power. My point is, the arms and hands do contribute power and direction to the golf swing; they just aren't the beginning of the generation of power. That's my take. Thanks for the video.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well arms being too passive was not the case. It was you firing your lower way too hard. There is timing between your release and body rotation. If you only speed one of these up of course you will not hit great shots. In your case it would be pushes. This is so easy to fix. I talk about it in this tip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH3WnHqvbNeootE

[@Dekudude707]

I had the same issue, but Paul is correct. It's not that you need to actively use your arms, it's that you were spinning your hips out way too quickly

[@Dekudude707]

That being said, there's room for some subjectivity of "feels" here. What some people may "feel" like they are "actively using" their arms when they're just feeling their arms move as a result of the body turn. It's a perception thing. I don't think anyone would advocate for tensing up your arm muscles quite a lot and trying to "hit" it really hard, for example.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Exactly. This is why I did a top on it. Heard it before and got sick of answering the questions. Now I just send the link. It's amazing to me that anyone who is changing something always wants to go as hard as they can. Why not do it slow and get good it then speed it up?

[@steves3422]

Wow! Groovy! Thank You! (now to a room to work this drill inside)

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Stick with it

[@TheCroarty]

Paul Wilsons the man

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.

[@zero2herogolf]

7:11 - Yup, the reason the kid never chicken wings is because he doesn't have the arm strength to overcome the weight of the clubhead in the downswing. So what happens? The club literally releases itself and fully extends past the ball. For me as an adult, the two things that helped me trememdously was watching your swing; I noticed your upper lead arm was pinned to your chest and you maintained a bent elbow and wrist in the trail arm, in the entire downswing. When I say maintained, I mean they stayed that way almost all the way to impact, the ONLY reason they changed was because the clubhead eventually pulled the arms away from the body and, at that point the club literally releases itself PAST the ball. I'm going to do a short video today and I'll post it so everyone can see what I'm talking about. I'll reference your teaching in it. I think you'll like it.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Exactly. Then I get well why don't adults swing weighted clubs. That would be great but the weight of the club for an adult needs to be as heavy as what the kid would feel. So what is that? 25 lbs? No idea. Thanks for the mention. Send me the link when done.

[@gsf23]

Would you recommend using a weighted club as you start this drill?

[@paulwilsongolf]

I don't like weight clubs because they are not heavy enough. Swing one of them and your clubs feel light. This is the opposite of how they should feel. Swing a light club and your clubs feel heavy. This is the correct feeling. Flip your club upside down and do some swings. Then flip it the right way and you will get the correct feeling.

[@cedricesau8492]

I love this drill. I'm going to do it every day

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. I am handing it to everyone on a silver platter. They just have to hear me and do a little work. If so they will hit it better than they every have in their life. You've got this.

[@arielluna4399]

👏👍 I'll work on that thank you sir.

[@paulwilfridhunt]

Paul is ok to have left arm bent like that. That’s one of my problems. I’ve never been able to have a straight left arm

[@paulwilsongolf]

So we are in synch. Keep doing the drill and get a feel for it. This will get your body moving.

[@mrphil4085]

Paul I bought your course and is fantastic, lot of drills and lot of insight. I discovered practicing this days that I tighten my arms after the impact...may be the fear to lose the club, or may be im worried to hit the balls straight , how can I get rid of that and let my arms lose also after I impact the ball ? [may be at the impact I already tighten my arms and my grip on the club]

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thank you for your support. I truly appreciate it. You need to be thinking of my follow through positions. If you are tightening you are thinking about and trying to hit the ball. So have the follow through in mind before you start back. Hit the top and immediately make the move to the follow through. That is point B to your swing. So you go from point A to point B. Right now you are making the ball point B. This is never going to work. So reduce the balls you are hitting for while and focus on the practice swings doing the follow through exactly as I show. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXrTZZycgNqNf9k

[@98296]

Great video Paul as usual,any advice for getting out of the bunkers? Im heading to scottsdale next week, dowloading all of these tips for plane ride, really helped last year!Thx again Paul!!!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. Bunkers are easy. 5 mins you will be perfect. Can't believe you haven't seen it. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ycfqyEaNKXqpo

[@rickprivara4513]

Another great tip!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it! Thanks.

[@douglaspayne6014]

Paul.....ever since our lesson in May I've worked my butt off with the swing and all the principles you taught me. It's amazing how easy it is to fall back into bad habits. It's a constant battle. But I'm learning....it's a fight worth fighting

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great to hear from you. It is easy to fall into bad habits. This is due to greed and not playing/practicing daily (which would allow human nature to take over). Need to do daily practice swings. Anytime you start hitting thin, topped, or sliced shots your arms are creeping back in. You immediately slow down to 50%. Do practice swings at kneed high and feel the body powering the swing. Try to keep this in mind for the future. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ2un5mMl82ojtE

[@badova123]

The first couple of times I hit a golf ball it went straight and 200 yards. Then I started watching you tube.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, you need to find a teacher and stick with it. This stuff takes some work and time.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Always a great video and clear instructions Thanks 👍👍

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks so much. Simple is the key. If you don't understand it why would you do it? So I will keep keeping it simple for everyone.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

@@paulwilsongolf great I love simple

[@paulwilsongolf]

That is the key for sure.

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

@@paulwilsongolf absolutely there’s lots of explanations out there that beg to ask questions instead of answering them , you sir are always crystal clear I appreciate that 👍👍

[@Corey46e2]

Thanks Paul! Amazing as always 👍🏼

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it! Thanks.

[@dennishampton101]

Who writes these stupid promo headlines? “No one is telling you this. . .” Paul provides great videos, very clear and helpful. Doesn’t need the clickbait.

[@paulwilsongolf]

I do and they aren't telling you this ... so I will.

[@ggaspord]

Thanks Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You're welcome.

[@method341]

Hey Paul, today I tried to go from interlock to overlap grip and I couldn't even hit the ball! Is it worth changing to overlap?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Well, you might not get it in 2 seconds. This is a pretty serious change plus were you even doing it right? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk I don't promote the interlocking grip because most people wedge the pinky in too deep so they get a super strong grip. If you want to do the interlocking that's fine but follow my tip above.

[@cedricesau8492]

You nail it, man!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Thanks. I will get you there.

[@jayboek2854]

Same way with irons? Which iron to use if so?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Sure, 7 iron. Tee it up a finger height to make it easy as you are working on it.

[@Jarhead0331]

Looks like “the muscle” you’re referring to is the Trapezius (trap) for future reference👍🏻

[@paulwilsongolf]

Nice. Thanks for that.

[@zero2herogolf]

0:17 - "You're an adult ... all your friends are playing this game golf, wow ... looks kind of stupid, but all my friends are doing it ... I better learn how to do it too" -- I was rolling on the floor, couldn't stop laughin'. What does that say about all my friends and worse ME? Too funny!!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Caught that one huh? That is how most people think for sure. Easy game ... nothing to it ... yeah right.

[@marccouasnon6973]

Exercice terriblement efficace, merci Paul.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Je suis ravi que cela vous ait plu. Fonctionne incroyablement bien. Il suffit de le faire suffisamment pour s'y habituer. Ensuite, gardez-le hors de votre épaule.

[@marccouasnon6973]

@@paulwilsongolf merci

[@sjsharma3297]

Needed this!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Very good. Glad to help.

[@tw5593]

Hey Paul is this applied to hybrid as well or only driver.

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yes, all clubs.

[@Tashlin124]

Hey Paul, so I’m new to golf and I inherited my grandpas old blades, and I don’t have access to cavities, do you think it’s bad to continue learning with blades or should I try and get cavities?

[@paulwilsongolf]

You can certainly use them. I did. Once you are ready get a set off ebay. Top of the line 3-4 years old. You can get them for really cheap. Also, if you start with them you will decide if you want to get totally into it or not. I would say you should because it's a great sport you can play for life. I have beginners start with these tips. Give them a watch. This one was a really good one too. Maybe I will add that to the list: Body Swing Concept: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2ncap17rr5ma80 Grip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIK9faNul6tgjdk Alignment: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHe9lGONppdraM0 Simple Swing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYWvp4Wpn9yZf68 Wrists: Hinge Rehinge: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIvIhaSZr5ejo6c kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mZaYSpidF6qpY Body: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJXTmaeeeLZsjK8

[@Tashlin124]

@@paulwilsongolf thanks so much

[@paintedwarrior516]

First ball I hit went about 280, was a fade in the fairway. I shot a +8 on nine holes, my very first time at the age of 24

[@jmack619]

I hate you ! ; )

[@paulwilsongolf]

So you are the one ... Neo.

[@jmack619]

@@paulwilsongolf painted warrior had a great intro to golf! Addicted for life !

[@rlogue06]

More great content… thanks!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Glad you liked it. Thanks.

[@mussaramadan]

He just told me the story of my life .

[@paulwilsongolf]

It's not a fun story. If people haven't experienced it they will never full grasp what we have been through.

[@markme3259]

…ever think that Paul’s example of his worst swing is better than your best…

[@paulwilsongolf]

No that's funny.

[@BHJ7115]

Ain't that the truth!

[@paulwilsongolf]

For sure. Mind boggling that no one is talking about this. I have only been saying it for 33 years. You watch, they will all start talking about it in the near future. Seems like this is starting to happen with all my other stuff.

[@chasegreenich1956]

like JohnDaly!!!

[@paulwilsongolf]

Perfect example.

[@chasegreenich1956]

@@paulwilsongolf perfect lesson! I tried to schedule with you but we won’t be in las vegas at the same time…bummer… I’ll catch ya on the rebound Capt

[@paulwilsongolf]

That's too bad. I'm off for the summer. Too hot right now and I'm too old. I will be back on starting beginning of Oct. Let us know if you can make it. Thanks.

[@phillipthompson5027]

This has been me for 20 years. I stopped playing for years because of the frustration caused by exactly this. I would go to the gym, work out and put muscle on and watch skinny guys smash it past me. I was using arms only.

[@paulwilsongolf]

You are not alone. This is almost every person. Now you realize it stay focused on turning them off completely. Use your legs and hips for power. If you make the switch you will have a swing for life.

[@grahamjones7371]

Dont believe it this what ive been saying for years ! golfers that learn as adults just want to avoid the embarrassment of missing toppin etc and develop a chopping action, then later try to just hit it straight,Kids dont care they just make a swish and if they miss just make another! A golf club must weigh like a sledgehammer to them! men are strong enough to just use their arms Most of the men in my club below my 6 hcp learnt as weak kids as did 99% of pros so when im practicing i try to swing like a weak kid Hardly any golfers get this or my other theory that every good golfer in the world that ever lived could bounce a ball on a wedge,! i learnt to thats a major reason why im 6 hcp having started golf at 50yo nobody i tell that to ever puts the effort in to learn just want quick fixes tips etc

[@paulwilsongolf]

Great minds think alike. It's so obvious yet no one talks about it. Glad you see it. We are certainly on the same page. Stay loose my friend.

[@chasegreenich1956]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@paulwilsongolf]

I'm on fire!

[@zero2herogolf]

Here's the link to my video referencing Paul's teaching and how I use it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SbXnmBosughZI

[@paulwilsongolf]

Good tip. Swing is looking good now. You've definitely put in the work.

[@Phoenix258]

Before I hit a ball - "Ha that looks so easy, just hit the thing with the stick as far as you can". My god how wrong I was....

[@paulwilsongolf]

Yep, you are not alone. This is how everyone thinks when they first get into golf. If it were that easy everyone would be good. Stay focused. Hit it with the legs and hips and you are well on your way to great golf

[@mrleeonthetrack]

I hit a drive 387 yards and I can’t tell how I did it 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@paulwilsongolf]

Nice one. You've done it once you should be able to do it again. Turn the arms off, wrists super loose and fire the lower body.

[@chrisculley5624]

@@paulwilsongolf if you hit your driver 387, get your ranger finder recalibrated

[@Jarhead0331]

No I said, dumb game, I quit…..let’s try bowling….still haven’t lost a Bowling ball to this day

[@paulwilsongolf]

Is this Roy Munson?

[@iiSuckAtGolf]

The names not boy. It’s Roy. 🎳

[@johnflorio3576]

Maybe we adults just need heavier clubs. 😆

[@paulwilsongolf]

That doesn't work because they get too heavy for people to swing. You need to flip your club upside down and swing it. Then yours feel heavy.

[@matthewhamilton6098]

Maybe i should use a sledge hammer to get this feeling?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Now that would be heavy enough. You could just do the drill in the tip though. You could also flip your club upside down and do bunch of swings. Then flip it the right way. If so, your clubs will feel heavy which is the correct feeling.

[@matthewhamilton6098]

@paulwilsongolf thanks. I can get to 110 mph, but I'm swinging out of my shoes to do it, and it doesn't hurt, but I'm definitely sore the next day. Do you feel your core stay loose or tight as you turn?

[@paulwilsongolf]

Those are good numbers just seems like you are working hard though. Not sure how old you are but as you get older you can't keep going that hard at it. I feel nothing in my core it's legs and hips that I feel.