Inside a Charles Barkley Range Session | Undercover Lessons | Golf Digest

Watch 11-time NBA All-Star and TV analyst Charles Barkley unveil his new-and-improved swing in this range session with Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Stan Utley. Known as a good talker, Barkley proves he’s also a good listener, showing off the changes he has incorporated from lessons with Utley. Then, Barkley puts his athleticism to the test when he’s asked to make a swing correction in real-time.
Filmed in August 2022.
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[@jamiekennedy6023]

Chuck’s swing transformation deserves a 30-for-30.

[@playerone2292]

Mannnn you aint lyin 🤣 most improved player lol

[@rjpimprov]

I mean, it's kind of not believable it's so good.

[@dso1986]

For sure!!!!!! This is incredible

[@stevennorman7895]

😂😂😂😂

[@deepee1544]

@jamiekennedy6023 🔥

[@horsecockexpress7612]

nothing makes me happier than seeing Charles flush golf balls. It was hard to watch Bark a decade ago

[@user-sw2ob4iw1m]

For a former athlete his swing was atrocious, but this is a sea change.

[@jimmyculp8756]

Who ever fixed this golf swing is the greatest coach in the world!

[@allieandbo]

Ummm...he was standing right next to him

[@unready1961]

That's him in the video.

[@ZenyattaFan1]

You are watching him right now, Stan Utley.

[@unready1961]

Stan Utley fixed what Hank Haney couldn't.

[@hisstuff1973]

Stan Utley is the Harvey Penick of this era. Simple but wise intellect into the golf swing. Awesome!

[@cgasucks]

And old as him too!

[@petecross22]

I cannot believe the flow in Charles Barkley’s swing now. Those wedges were just gorgeous.

[@Weshopwizard]

Never would’ve thought this was possible. Very happy for him. It’s a different world now.

[@Delburr]

Legit so Proud of Charles for sticking with it and transforming his game. Inspiration to us all!

[@pisces010365]

I so love Charles. What a great guest, great host, great person. It is so wonderful he has embraced golf and now drives it further than most of us. Keep on keeping on Charles!

[@deezynar]

Chuck said he had both of his hips replaced. Much of his former problems were probably due to his old hip joints being stiff and probably painful. That had to have killed his flow. But even with new hips, he is employing better technique now, and Stan has really helped him with that. This is a very informative video, but it is also very enjoyable to see a guy that most of us think of as a friend we've never actually met, finally find success at an activity that we all enjoy so much.

[@MACKHAWKSS]

You said it

[@elevee]

I like the way Charles appreciates sports he didn’t grow up playing. He champions and respects hockey and golf, and probably others as well. A true and respectful athlete.

[@FunkyGolf]

little thoughts like 'the fling' really go a long way - will definitely be trying that on my next outing

[@joegomez5807]

Stan Utley is the man.

[@emack06]

Chuck has learned a lot. His Golf IQ has tremendously increased.

[@Eric-zk2hu]

Swing the clubhead end fast not the handle end, golden advice! So in the downswing after you shift your pressure into your left foot the clubhead is the furthest behind and needs to travel the farthest. You get the clubhead to catchup with your arms and your body by releasing it early. The clubhead traveling faster than the butt as the club passes you at the bottom so the club head leads the club after impact and the club turns your body past square not your body turn towing the club behind the body. The club swinging past turns you so much easier in both directions as opposed to trying to turn your body fast to swing the club.

[@mitchh6]

These sounds off the club were… PURE!! Chuck is something else. What a great game golf is.

[@MrLanceDUB]

This is incredible progress. I got to meet him at the 3M Open. Chuck is such an awesome dude. I am really happy he can truly enjoy the game now.

[@siphomnisi8625]

Charles is obviously one of the hardest working people around. To have developed such a beautiful swing requires many hours

[@gkioto]

Never seen Chuck so happy hitting golf balls before! Way to go Chuck, glad you're enjoying the game

[@nicogibsondesign]

There is a lot of good knowledge here that I needed to hear! Thank you both.

[@DukeFame88]

I've been playing for 3 years now. I consider myself pretty athletic for 53 and have a long way to go but understanding the "fling" is key. I like what Stan said about the hands vs wrist lever. Such a key moment for me to realize on my own and a game changer for a beginner when improving distance with irons.

[@ryandavidtrapasso]

Great job by Stan on just simply getting the clubface more square in the downswing and not changing that backswing all that much. Looks very much like Craig Stadler. Made it functional enough to play

[@paulbui8004]

Man I love Charles and his passion for the game

[@dgibbsfl]

Charles has a lot to be proud of with where he has ended up with a proper golf swing that fits him and his body. Well done Charles.

[@chrissmall1246]

That is so awesome to see Charles. You are a completely different golfer, so much better. It gives me hope for me honestly. Thing of beauty!

[@Walt-je2kx]

Nice to see Charles hitting it so good and he is probably the best interview around, he’s great

[@davidhermanski5544]

Quality content, quality gentlemen. Thanks for this.

[@tonytitado6478]

Congrats Charles....your swing is beautiful....glad you're enjoying the game now...keep it up!

[@sms9106]

Shocked! At his swing now, shocked!

[@futrpdr]

I enjoyed watching this video. It's great to see Chuck being able to truly have fun playing golf (again). I don't think people really understand how bad it is to fix the yips or a very broken swing. The amount of time he had to put in and the level of mental fortitude needed to push through the jokes, frustration, and bad shots is commendable.

[@metalheads-golf]

In the 80's his poster was on my room's wall. Love the guy, and both of us in golf now. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@johnreedy6930]

That was amazing! Charles is a great student and Utley is obviously quite the teacher.

[@gerrypixley9117]

Good to see Sir Charles enjoying golf!!

[@utd4theleagueutd4theleague17]

that was a very chilled out 21 mins

[@ditrenh]

What a great video! Simple concepts with awesome results! Good thing Chuck said he’s not going to LIV, there were speculations out there. Glad he cleared it up

[@gaetanlacas3322]

Anybody who could change Charles' swing is a genius.

[@Sagemeister007]

That last drive smoked. Good job teacher!!

[@dman1511]

im happy to see charles doing so well

[@jerrywilus1166]

What an incredible change in his swing and ball striking! Very impressed.

[@jayjohnson4000]

As a fan of Chuck's since Auburn Basketball .. I am happy to see him happy with his Golf swing. Congrats and Enjoy Chuck!

[@al1356]

Stan is the man. I love these guys, brilliant video

[@tslaten241]

I feel like I could talk to Stan Utley all day.

[@robertearle7964]

It’s nice to see Charles hitting the ball so well

[@back2back379]

I love Stan's teaching concepts and style. He reminds me of legendary coach Manuel de la Torre, but with more of a laid back demeanor.

[@shiftymeister]

Chuck hitting a 3 wood off the deck first try. Dude has legitimately become a good amateur golfer by now.

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

no he's not "good" by a long shot. Count every stroke, nah , he's not good at all

[@johnsmith42688]

​@GenX...MCMLXV youre probably garbage

[@maxpf]

@@GenX...MCMLXV ok sourpants

[@PYGolf]

Quality content. New swing looking much better mister Chuck!

[@jimedgin1922]

Hit down to make it go up? That's closely related to "you have to take a divot to compress it correctly. Love all the catch phrases in this game. Tremendous transformation Chuck & Stan. Good video.

[@nelsonjames1272]

Charles!!! I am impressed with your improvement. Keep on keeping on!! 😊

[@soulsurvivor3428]

Charles, I'm amazed!😮

[@highimphilip]

They need the Match. Jordan vs. Barkley.

[@howardchen3456]

I’ve got MJ 😂

[@matthewoberton1830]

Yes, and Vs Steph and Klay!!

[@cgasucks]

Jordan is gonna smoke him....

[@latortugapicante719]

@@cgasucksuhhh Charles was better than him at golf back in the day and dude hardly just missed a shot for 20 min

[@cgasucks]

@@latortugapicante719 uhhh Jordan is gonna smoke him.

[@steveperry1344]

wow charles barkley really improved his swing, it used to look awful with a weird hitch in it. bravo man!!!

[@johnnybass5398]

Great video.. big ups Chuck🏌🏾‍♂️

[@user-zp3oh5bk7g]

I miss his old swing

[@groovygrover190]

That swing at 17:45 was smooth as silk, especially compared to yippity skibbity 10 years ago. Love it

[@pastormike396]

Chuck!!! You pounding the ball bruh! Love it. Tell Shaq to get some of that LOL...

[@Nathanralston1.]

We need more barkley golf content por favor golf digest

[@jerrythomas9041]

I learned a thing or two for myself. Thanks Stan

[@Randy-mw1es]

Wow he has come a long way and the couch is great teacher

[@johnclark6754]

I know nothing about basketball not big here in U.K, but i know Charles is a top bloke,love his enthusiasm😂

[@chadode9048]

I can't believe what I am seeing. That swing not only works - it's nice.

[@LockShotz]

that form... 10/10

[@ModernBuilds]

This video was great!

[@lillbunnyhop]

This is such a great video on so many levels lol

[@miketrope9797]

Bravo Charles and coach

[@patriciaKnightley]

Bravo Sir Charles…

[@jameslong7474]

Great video ... way to go, Charles! Does the wrist action mentioned refer to the point of impact or the point of release slightly later or something else altogether?

[@azdbuk]

My gosh, crisp shots, it is a Christmas miracle........wow.

[@DAGenao]

Wow, his swing has definitely improved 🙂

[@charlesyoung2537]

Never thought I would say this, but Chuck's tempo is so much better.

[@ST-xg3gy]

Anyone know which Ping clubs he's using? Great coach! This was great! Thank you!!!👍

[@davefender1580]

Stan is great coach, I watched his video with grant horvat and it’s brilliant

[@stephenrusso6051]

Charles your swing has improved alot

[@BWen3]

Every time Stan asks chuck a question he answers with a tip 😂

[@dillonfreed]

Of all the famous people in the world, you can't help but like Charles.

[@ReSourceEnergetics]

Stan is the man.

[@hahshsdh4646464]

That commercial with David Robinson is a classic, "that's you, Chuck.."

[@J_needs_more_golf]

I was once in the same situation. Had a decent swing. Then just lost it for years. Tried everything. One day on the range an old man in his 70s was just smoking shots straight with no effort. I asked him how can I get a swing like that. He said to me..."you already have a great golf swing....your just using the bad one." 😂

[@dso1986]

Sir charles!!!!!! LETS GOOOOOO

[@anthonyf2982]

Charles’ swing looks great!

[@johnsmith42688]

Stan utley accomplished probably the grestest achievement in golf coaching...he fixed barkley

[@stephenrusso6051]

This guy fixed Charles Barkley That makes him the best golf coach in the WORLD

[@paulcapobianco428]

swinging great Charles very impressive

[@stephenrusso6051]

What an impressive improvement

[@JDL0427]

That’s amazing.

[@howardchen3456]

Those guys still hit it further than barkley😂

[@dso1986]

This is just fckn incredible!!!!!!!

[@g1598]

i think Chuck developed the yips in his swing is maybe gambling on a few golf games and not winning them but glad to see that he is progressing with his swing and getting out their enjoying golf

[@LowsHand]

Impressive team - made success all day!

[@michaelmclaughlin1970]

I see a large improvement compared to a video I watched a few months ago now you can teach me how to Golf-

[@williamcarothers4976]

Chuck is now a ball striking monster.

[@BangBang-np9nm]

Much improved Mr Barkley

[@TJ-pt8ei]

Stan Utley seems like a great teacher

[@alanmartins6349]

OMG, I'm so happy for Charles. WTH happened, awesome 😎😎

[@ptnpharmd]

Wow Chuck!

[@oldben1800]

Stan is the best coach

[@CoD3x4life]

If I could play golf one time with any non-pro celebrity of my choosing Charles Barkley 100 out of 100 times

[@charlesstutts4578]

Charles certainly has golf skills now.

[@emack06]

I got the part about hitting down to go up, but making the club head swing faster? Can someone explain?

[@BlackMamba-ec4dn]

Thank god I never have to see Chuck spraying golf balls all over the place with that crazy old swing he had! Congrats Chuck🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dnguyen787]

he swings like a pro now. 🙂

[@charlesgeter2931]

Wow!