HOW TO RELEASE YOUR CLUB HEAD CORRECTLY. JULIAN MELLOR PROPER GOLFING

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[@dbenson002]

Hi Julian...just to say thanks once again...at 73 years old and now after about 8 months of "your" swing I am playing some of my best golf in 20 years....your method is a game changer !!!!! So easy and relaxed and consistent......just can't thank you enough..... really enjoying the game once again.....I may be you biggest fan...!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JulianMellor]

Did I mention cheques made payable to .... lol 😂

[@JulianMellor]

Hey Julian, still practicing the dance every day and I now have a beautiful swing but ball goes nowhere. I bought a swingrite five days ago and immediately found the problem also why I hit a short fade I never released the club. For five days I have practiced with swing rite and now it releases where it is supposed to even on 6. I played today and took swing rite and used it five or six times before every drive and the distance I gained was truly amazing talking 40-50 yards. I shot 79 and if I putted better would have been 74. Can’t say enough about your group and how much joy golf is again. Thanks and hope some day when you are in America I will get to meet you, Gil

[@JulianMellor]

Dear Jo and Julian, thanks for your email. All well here in Finland (how else, we are the happiest country in the world, just to remind you 😀), hope with you, too. And the return trip worked out as planned, no problems but only a minor delay with the final flight from FRA to HEL. And likewise, it was a great pleasure to meet both of you as well as Patricia and Jeff there last week. You are such a lovely company and it couldn't just have been any better. We were so lucky to get such a high-level private coaching! My wife registered for a ladies golf training at our local club and the group started their season yesterday, they will meet ever Monday evening throughout the season. Thus, I used the opportunity to go and practise my new skills, and guess what? I hit so nice shots one after another that couldn't really believe it. Julian, even with my driver I could hit to where I was aiming, amazing 😊. Just remembered the basic principles and so simple it was... Then also spent some time in a bunker but it just got boring since it was too easy to get the balls landing where I wanted them to land 😂. My wife told me later than the husband of one of her friends had told her that Harri (a local pro) seems to be practicing over there in a bunker. My wife had just answered to him that no, that is my husband 😂. Finally, I went to test some chipping, and from different lies and distances it just simply worked... Relaxed... I did not take any video yesterday but next time I will. I will then send a copy to Julian and you can check if all is fine. But if it is going to be like yesterday, I don't think there's too much wrong... 😎 Following all the excellent advise from Julian, I guess I just remembered to follow it all. At least it was so easy and after 90 minutes my body was just feeling great, no pain nothing, not even stiffness this morning. However, I must disappoint you: most of the time I wasn't thinking anything at all but just having fun and enjoying golf, also doing those small exersices like hitting some shots when dancing from one side to another etc. 😀 Let's see when I'll have a chance to go to play a round, it will be fun! ☀️ Let's keep in touch, thank you once more so much for your kindness and hospitality during our visit there! All the best, kind regards Mika

[@JulianMellor]

I’d like to share my recent success in engaging Julian Mellor as my swing coach. I’m a 72 year old senior left handed golfer from Virginia. I have played for over 50 years. Golf is a major focus of my retirement years. It gives me great pleasure to report my handicap index yesterday fell below 10 for the first time in my life. I have Julian to thank for that. My story- About 3 years ago I was struggling with inconsistent ball striking. I found Julian and his colleagues on KZbin, started working with the Easy Swing philosophy and incorporating la dance du golf in my pre- shot routine. It worked quite well over time. However, about 4 months ago my swing began to deteriorate and my scores ballooned up. I was really frustrated. Something was off. Poor drives, chunky weak irons.. skulled chip shots to name a few. So I decided to engage Julian in a 60 day improvement program … remotely. In the beginning, my wife video recorded my swing with different clubs from various angles and I emailed them off to Julian. (Btw, if you’ve never seen a video of your golf swing, be prepared… uuugh!). I didn’t know what to expect in return .. maybe a focus on la dance du golf? Sending along already available videos from KZbin?…canned responses that he gives everyone? I had no idea. What I received was problem identification and improvement guidance on the idiosyncrasies of MY swing. It was personal, direct and easy to understand. I tried his suggestions, exchanged more videos.. kept him up to date on results. We went through it all- from driving, irons, punch and runs, putting.. the whole gamut. I would have never ever identified these issues on my own let alone fixed them. I’d been trying for 50 years! I couldn’t be happier. Particularly when I really pure a 6 iron or pound out a long straight drive with a controlled and relaxed swing. There is no better feeling. Thank you Julian for what you’ve done for me. You’ve made my game what it is today, and set the groundwork for long term continued improvement. Your most grateful student from Virginia, Lloyd Anderson Ps- if anyone has a question of me and my experience, I’d be happy to answer.

[@timothydaniels504]

This past winter I had the good fortune to spend some time hitting balls on the range at LaPurisima a course in. California where they’ll be playing a qualifier for the US Open. There were a lot of superb golfers practicing and the thing you notice is that nothing moves fast except the clubhead. The shaft may be leaning but only for a milli- second before it snaps through the ball to a full release. It’s really impressive because you find yourself wondering where the power comes from. Thanks for another great lesson. Somewhere, your dad is working on this stuff Julian! Cheers from frozen Canada.

[@JulianMellor]

Your so right and your very welcome 😀

[@ST-xg3gy]

Great lesson, seems so effortless. I'm going through the whole right shoulder down at impact and this seems like a much more comfortable approach.

[@JulianMellor]

It is as I learned through bitter experience

[@etneb20yorme47]

Very good instructions - straight to the point. This is the properly club realease (wrist cock,uncock,body rotation towards the target).

[@JulianMellor]

😀👍

[@etneb20yorme47]

Julian Mellor Easiest Swing Golf Coach i have been doing this club release for number of years now and still playing good golf. I have been competing in a number of club championship and was named rookie of the year

[@ianlindsay1454]

Hi Julian, this is only the second time I’ve watched one of your vlogs. I’m so impressed that I’ve instantly subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your work. I look forward to going on the range and trying this release you’re talking about. I don’t think I’ve ever released properly, you make it sound easy, I can’t wait. I’m the golfer who hits to the right most of the time and doesn’t get much distance. Thanks, I hope I can get it to work. Ian.

[@JulianMellor]

Thanks for your kind message, Ian Hope you enjoy the rest of the content 👍

[@Frostie10]

There is a tremendous amount of wisdom packed into this video. Well done, as always!

[@JulianMellor]

Thanks Vince 😀

[@maheshtailor2825]

Invaluable advice Julian. Just came across this video and tried it out on the range. Cocking the wrist on the release made the finish easy, relaxed and very self contained. Almost like yours! Thanks 😀

[@JulianMellor]

Fabulous, glad you’ve found it helpful 👍

[@JulianMellor]

Fantastic message from Tom Lavin Hi Julian, I’ve written before (about a year ago) when I first started on learning golf. Your insightful tips have brought me from a 36 handicap to 14 in just over a year. I continue to watch your excellent videos and always learn something that’s useful and have shared them with many of my golfing friends who appreciate them as well. Tom Lavin

[@mikeharvey3043]

I like the way you explain the golf swing, I only wish i could remember to relax and follow your instructions when I' m on the course!!

[@JulianMellor]

If you could remember Mike, how would you do it?

[@mikeharvey3043]

maybe spend about 10mins doing what you call the dance of golf in the nets. Then trying to continue this relaxed swing out on the course! Not easy when things go wrong.

[@JulianMellor]

Do what you do, you’ll get what you always got 😉

[@tim8577]

Thanks Julian..... lots of great info.

[@warrennelson4286]

wonderful UK sunshine! again nice and simple move through the ball naturally

[@JulianMellor]

Thanks Warren , no sunshine today, wet and freezing 🥶

[@snodgrassbear]

So helpful as are all your videos. Really must arrange a lesson sometime soon ...

[@JulianMellor]

Your always welcome to come along Martin 👍

[@tomasjakoff6822]

Hello Julian, Thanks for your video explanation...well explained even for an ex-front rower!

[@Charlyky]

I love the casting of the club like a rod feeling/ drill you demonstrated. I’m guilty of no release due to fear of flipping and incorrect application of shaft lean.

[@midlander01]

Another great video Julian. I've never really understood the 'release' but this certainly helps my understanding of the action involved.

[@JulianMellor]

That’s good, thank you for your comment Andrew

[@dry509]

Yes I would. Distance is my biggest problem. Making square contact is.

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

I'm done with all other methods. This is my new swing. My left arm folds, my wrists hinge, I feel the weight of the club head and I snap it through. THIS WORKS!!!

[@JulianMellor]

Awesome Johnny 👍😀

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

I"m almost picturing a half circle. I stand a bit taller. Grip is pretty neutral. Begin the rotation back and lift the left heel. The backswing is slower now. There is a very slight pause at the top and I make a slight wrist hinge, then begin down/around same path conscious effort to feel the club with the intent to feel the clubhead more. I snap through the ball with the thought to complete the circle/rotation now on the other side of my body into full finish. That thought creates much better compression for me now and better consistency as I come through the ball. I wasn't getting through like this. I still haven't figured out driver but have hit decent drives but mixed.

[@alangoudie2299]

Tried it today & ball went several yards further with most of my shots.Excellent very helpful video.After watching Julian's videos my game has improved despite being 76 years old this month.The Easiest Swing is body friendly.Many thanks Julian.

[@JulianMellor]

That’s wonderful Alan

[@jandmmarlow1]

Hi Julian, Love your videos. I don’t know if you remember me but I’m that 77 year old golfer who started applying the “Easiest Swing Method” about two years ago. I did a 3 month video lesson last year and gone from an 8 to a 6 this year and

[@juandominguez3763]

Good lucky on being consistent! Golf is about getting it in the playing area. But if you want to be inconsistent and you want 5 to 10 extra yards it might work but that why you have a bag full of clubs just grab the next club and get it in the playing area.

[@rickmorrow1]

not sure what you're saying here Juan - Julian's description of wrist action makes perfect sense for a smooth flowing swing

[@jsilva3386]

Julian, very happy I ran into your video series, they’ve helped my golf swing very much. Question, I have a tendency to hook the ball when swinging as you advise, any little tidbits you can share as to how to decrease the amount of hook? Thanks again for your generosity!

[@JulianMellor]

Often caused by a lack of weight transfer through impact

[@louispounds7486]

Would you say that phishing motion that you demonstrated is driven by forcing the wrists/heal of the hand outward?

[@JulianMellor]

I wouldn’t try to force anything as this adds too much tension to your swing but yes that is a feeling for sure

[@leemccoshen2958]

That was. Great video. Well explained, thank you!!!

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you Lee, what did you gain from it ?

[@barrywilliamson3975]

Hi Julian. I am keen to try your swing method . I have been struggling lately trying to get into all different swing positions right elbow tucked hands forward etc. Thanks for your videos 👍

[@JulianMellor]

You’ve very welcome Barry

[@gracebuencamino4]

really great improvements in my distance and i'm amazed with the relax swing i've learned from your videos. a bit of problem with slicing though...any tips?. tnx!

[@JulianMellor]

Great news Grace, I will endeavour to make a video on this 😀👍

[@davebateman25]

Thanks Julian for the reply dave

[@JulianMellor]

There’s still 2 places left on my 2 day course on the 2/3rd of May if your interested in learning more about the Easiest Swing

[@paulbarrett2756]

Could u show this in SLO motion thanks good stuff

[@edlloyd976]

Very informative Julian.

[@Goalinthehole]

Just started to watch your videos. Love the relaxed attitude towards swinging the club. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you Paul and welcome

[@carstenfrohlich8797]

Hi Julian - always thought school was over, but you never stop learning. I like your videos a lot, they do give me a lot of understanding of what and how I‘m trying to achieve. One quick question: the routine you‘re doing with your iron, is that applicable for hybrids as well? Greetings from Germany

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you Carsten, in answer to your question, yes it is but never under estimate trying different positions , no such thing as one size fits all 😀

[@petersaunders2214]

A really good bit of information

[@MartialGolf]

Julian, does the right wrist also go from extension to flexion through the impact region? That’s another concept I’ve been told-to hold the right extension through impact

[@JulianMellor]

There is a natural extension and flexion and extension throughout the golf swing. You have to recreate impact conditions sometimes to get the feeling your looking for depending i by he shape of shot you are trying to hit. Everyone is slightly different so I would encourage anyone to try different feels. Learning by random play is essential.

[@JulianMellor]

Now that was an exciting Masters Tournament, congratulations to Tiger Woods on his 15th Major win, incredible comeback after so many years 🐯🏆

[@themontay]

Exactly what I've been doing, and not relaxed wrists, off to the right we go....(sad face). When relaxed and released it's a beauty of a shot. (happy face).

[@JulianMellor]

😀😀😀😀

[@ToddCiehomski]

I need to plug this instruction. This is the way to golf for 99.99% of us and it's the way to golf for your entire life pain free. I'm a former heavy rotation tilt hold the lag pivot golfer. After suffering a severe injury that continuously causes me pain, I went to an instructor who advocated this method. A bit more narrow stance, more level shoulder turn, simultaneous soft fold of elbows, unhinge on the turn and fold back up. Start slow and as you get the simple components down, you can really go at the ball. Don't worry about folding the lead elbow; the straight lead arm is an illusion. Your lead arm WILL straighten on the downswing pivot at the moment just before and after impact. I'm telling you go out and hit your 7 iron at 75% using this method. Then sit down and think about years wasted.

[@ToddCiehomski]

Do not manipulate the clubhead. Just turn and take the club for a ride. Then fold up. Backswing complete

[@JulianMellor]

Love what you’ve written Todd 👍

[@mwade6982]

I’m taking this to the practice ground. 👍

[@JulianMellor]

Let us know how you get on

[@mwade6982]

@@JulianMellor So I tried this today and it made the swing so much easier. I wasn’t breaking my risks on the backswing sufficiently and certainly wasn’t releasing on the follow through. Big step forward today. 👍

[@edwardpereira3927]

I love the release video, and it works incredibly well! BUT, I seem to be losing some yardage since I am not compressing the ball as much with this method. What do I do?

[@JulianMellor]

Would you say that you are transferring your weight correctly through impact? If not this could be the route cause.

[@kitinghans]

Great video, but do I stop the casting movement at impact or not? Thanks in advance.

[@JulianMellor]

It’s not a cast, it’s a setting of the wrists in the backswing, and a release of the set at impact, through to a full finish

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

So I’m releasing the club through the ball , from my backswing where my trail elbow is bent then throwing the club through the ball to finish ?

[@JulianMellor]

That’s a swing thought that does work for golfers, Robert

[@chrisbyrd9609]

Julian: you would say the release is more important than the perfect backswing. I find myself possessed with a perfect backswing and lose my focus on the release. So I am thinking that a less than perfect backswing can be acceptable as long as the release being executed properly . What do you think.

[@JulianMellor]

The release is really important Chris

[@_Leo_r8r]

After a discectomy in 2016 I have had to change to a swing that better accommodates the lumbar issues. I came across this method via a friend of mine, who described having less pain when he plays. I have been working on this method, but the distance drop has been very significant (8i was 150-155, to now barely seeing 125-130. What is a reasonable expectation for distance gains, if any, with this method with time put in to develop it? I know I’m somewhat limited now, and to even being able to play is a blessing, some gains would be great. Thanks !

[@JulianMellor]

Would it be possible to let me know how far the ball is travelling with your normal swing now that you’ve had this procedure? Or is this not possible now?

[@_Leo_r8r]

Thanks for the reply Julian. I would say my average carry with the 8i is in the 120-130 range. Have tried adding more hand speed through the release, but has caused some inconsistency with strike and direction. And this is with your method. I have mostly given up on a “x” factor type swing. Thanks

[@martinpicker1773]

@@_Leo_r8r I think 120-130 with an 8-iron is decent distance, Leo. That would mean your 7-iron is going 135-145. That's not bad at all. Billy from USA

[@wrjonesee]

Hi Julien, I love the method. I can't slow down and I lose the benefit of club head speed. Any helpful drills or thoughts?

[@JulianMellor]

I’ll see if I can make a video on this subject Wes

[@beachfraser3747]

controlling tension in my hands . especially in competition is the key, I have played top level Tennis(Coach) so appreciate grip tension and developing rhythm and feel, have developed a pretty consistent cut inside 130 yds, but feel im holding off many shots hitting a "Knockdown" problem is when I need to hit my irons 170plus, cant flip the switch and draw one in there without getting wristy, #annoying!! enjoying your content very much and have recommended your good self too many golfmates, they've all been very impressed as well, best regards Fraser beach H/cap 5

[@daveparsons7756]

This is great!! Thank you. BTW….what mfg/model is the iron you’re swinging?

[@JulianMellor]

They are Xxio forged irons Dave

[@daveparsons7756]

Thank you Julian. They appear to have quite a thick sole like the Ping K15’s.

[@JulianMellor]

Yes

[@davidjuntunen3061]

good advise!

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you David

[@dickturnip504]

That's "adviCe", David. Glad to help......

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Julian, I think the swing is brilliant but how do you keep accuracy as your demo swing was 10 yards off line so you said. Thanks

[@JulianMellor]

10 yards will still be well within the margins of the course Robert 😀

[@Robert-ts2ef]

I was referring to on the green as an approach shot where 10 yards would be quite a distance from the flag. What determines the accuracy with the swing?

[@robertcourt8593]

10 yards is 30ft, tour average from 120 yards is 20ft. It's not your game that's bad, it's your expectations! Have a search for podcasts on the subject, it's so fascinating!

[@Robert-ts2ef]

Julian, is it possible to have the hands slightly ahead of the club face at impact with a square face, so as to deloft the 8 iron to say a 6 iron and thereby gain more distance?

[@JulianMellor]

Why not just hit a 6 iron ?

[@Robert-ts2ef]

My reasoning was that it is easier to hit shorter length clubs than longer shafted ones.

[@jeffboothman475]

I can’t wait for my shoulder to heal so I can start working on this!

[@JulianMellor]

Let us know how you get on Jeff

[@CloranM]

I'd love to see a course vlog. Love the swing.

[@JulianMellor]

I will do this video sometime soon

[@davebateman25]

I Julian does this apply to driver and woods has well thanks Dave Bateman

[@JulianMellor]

Sure does Dave

[@georgegonczarek2501]

Really like 2 know your clubhead speed coz it doesn t look fast.

[@JulianMellor]

I’m sure I’ve done a video of my distance and swing speed 👍

[@johnthrasher2970]

What if your miss is left

[@JulianMellor]

That could be a whole host of other things John, closed club face, too steep, keeping weight on back foot too long, could be too flat also.

[@michaelparrish8879]

When do you start to release? I am concerned about timing.

[@JulianMellor]

Everything starts to release at the Start of the downswing

[@JulianMellor]

For those who are interested I’m hosting a XXIO and Cleveland demo day on the 14th, 4 spaces available and it’s free of charge, message me if you’d like to reserve a spot

[@jasonleonard4047]

Julian love your videos. I am only losing one club from my normal swing. I have a bad hip, thus the new swing. Thanks. I would like to know what shaft you play with your swing. I am interested in getting some XXIO irons but they are hard to come by in the states right now. I usually swing stiff but am thinking regular would work better with this method. Thanks.

[@JulianMellor]

Jason Leonard , the ones I use are Regular graphite 👍

[@maralvor]

Another first class video clarifying some areas that I have been struggling with due to conflicting advice! Thanks a lot Julian. PS Can I possibly get an invitation please to the easyswing.mysport.golf site which you mentioned on another of your videos. Thanks again Regards Ian Inverness

[@JulianMellor]

Hi Ian, sadly the easyswing platform was taken down as it didn’t work as expected. You could look at my new website which is www.Propergolfing.com

[@12496k]

👍

[@samuelmccormick539]

Another jem

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you 😊

[@jimsaddler942]

I see people trying to hurt themselves, swinging the club when hitting balls at the range. Such a shame they can't realize that a much more relaxed swing will increase their consistency, accuracy, and distance! And they won't need a bottle of Ibuprofen when they get home! Your swing looks like you could do this all day long without breaking a sweat!

[@JulianMellor]

Thank you Jim, great words if wisdom 😀

[@mr555harv]

I wish Julian would get to the point in the beginning faster.

[@JulianMellor]

My sincere apologies

[@martinpicker1773]

Is this REALLY a problem, mr555? geez. Billy, USA

[@rickmorrow1]

@@martinpicker1773 well said Martin

[@FredCDobbs-er4qd]

Do you have any problems with "gorilla-swinging" on the golf course? I mean the kind of swing that's way off balance and very inconsistent, the ball goes all over the place?