Pain Free Golf Swing - My First Ever Swing Lesson - Back to Basics

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I went for a lesson playas. I needed to sort out some things that had been on my mind. I want to
- stop humping the ball
- stop swaying all over the place (some sway is normal, but not what I was doing)
- remove pain from my body after golf. I often peel myself out of bed in the morning after golf from pain on my right lower, middle and upper back into my neck.
- make impact IMPACTFUL and not a lottery by using my hands to miraculously square the face
- have more fun again on the golf course instead of being the scrambling man on default setting
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There are many ways to fix many problems. Eric is a retired golf pro who helped me out with a few lessons. The main thing I found with Eric was I trusted him and I liked the way he talked. That is enough to seal th deal to believe in the coach.
He learnt how I learned and then he adapted the lessons an the progression to me.
Whether or not we all agree on anything in the swing is not important. What is important is that correct impact is generic. Between address and impact, there are millions of ways to get the club back and back to the ball square.
I want to find my way of doing it the easiest. This is not a swing rebuild. This is me learning WHAT IT MEANS TO HIT THE GOLF BALL PROPERLY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE.
I didn't have resources when i was younger to go for pro coaching. Now I do so I am taking advantage of that. I want to show you how it works when you get coaching and I hope someone out there may change their whole game and stop listening to their friends advice.
I hope someone out there will stop watching GENERIC youtube SWING mechanic advice and go see a pro if they are struggling. I was struggling with pain and struggling with impact because I KNOW the way I play golf relies on too much timing of the hands.
If anyone believes taking lessons takes the game too seriously and that this is not in line with the theme of the channel, well you didn't understand the Way of the Playa and the channel at all and it's time to move along.
Anyone who wants to get lessons, MUST. And anyone who thinks they can do it on their own, good luck. If you're in pain, can't get the ball airborne, miss the target BIG left and then BIG right all the time, or on the verge of quitting the game due to swing problems...go see a coach and LISTEN. And PRACTICE what they tell you. Listen clearly no ego. If you take ego and purposefully misunderstand the coach and twist what the coach has told yuo, in some self sabotaging way to prove to yourself it doesn't work, IT WON'T WORK. Listen clearly, gain FULL understanding and then check with the coach to make sure you are correctly doing it.
You can LEAP FROG your progress 6 months, 1 year, 2 years by seeing someone who knows instead of doing it yourself and struggling and creating more problems.
There are another 2 lessons coming up with all rounds in between the lessons on display on the channel.

[@joshrosey7965]

You’ve changed my life Matt. I was a 14 handicap who never broke 80 5 years ago. I gave up the game 3 years ago because I was getting so frustrated that golf wasn’t fun. I started playing again in May off of a 17.4 handicap. Found your channel and now in October I am a 8.8 handicap and shot my personal best 74 last weekend with a -1 back nine. Now I’m back out there playing as much as I can all because of your videos.

[@NicoKristianLund]

Sometimes, inspiration is all we need. :) Good for you mate :D

[@joshrosey7965]

Nico Lund very true!

[@GolfSidekick]

Beast

[@nTo-vlog]

Wow I can only wish to break 80 for the moment.. I am new to this game so breaking 100 is my target...

[@jonny3801]

Damn that’s great

[@chad2831]

I want this instructor. personable and sincere and most of all informative.

[@arjanpetersen]

Well you know where he teaches...

[@timothymenchen5538]

It took me almost 18 minutes before I realized his shirt was a golf course. Simply fantastic

[@docomo661]

Wtfffff I literally saw this comment at 18 minutes and realised at 18 minutes his shirt has a golf course on it

[@GolfSidekick]

Yes one of the beautiful polos at my store waddaplaygolf.com

[@Tomtiburon]

Or many pickle ricks^^

[@mbapodaca5058]

This Coach is the Real Deal..... I've been playing for a while and when he explains it, I now see it. One of the best instructional teaching videos ever..... My mind has been opened. Thanks for sharing.

[@coreyl6221]

Man that dude is easy to listen to. Great vid!

[@ericchong142]

🙏

[@briansturgeon443]

Can’t believe how much sense this made with my own swing. Especially the swaying off the ball then lunge forward.

[@kabedsears]

So you don’t want the sway or lunge right? You just want to twist and stay straight?

[@GolfSidekick]

You don’t want the huge movement of the ball that i was doing which set off a chain of events that did the damage thereafter. Ideally you’ll probably need to turn plus a slight bump to the left on the downswing

[@thebrabman]

It just shows you what you can achieve with just 1 lesson with a good teacher. Amazing.

[@jellslixcy6168]

I've only watched 7 minutes and I can already tell that this will be the most useful vid I watch in a long time - as a fellow ball-humper, my swing looks a lot like your 'old' one.

[@R3inhold100]

Had the exact same experience! This is me.. Great video!

[@GolfSidekick]

Humping the ball shall be gone I am sure, there are two more recorded lessons with Eric

[@hitmikey]

@@GolfSidekick Hump at home 😂

[@nebulonv6015]

Right when he said "THAT" Matt, your swing started looking 100% awesomer!! GO GET EM PLAYA!

[@oldmangolf4209]

Just listening to his thoughts on your swing and the simple changes he proposed makes you realise how important a lesson with a good pro is. Looking forward to seeing how the rebuild goes.

[@TheHalo14aus]

Hard on the ego especially if you've played for a long time. Well worth it though - definitely better spent over new clubs.

[@geemac7267]

[ashamed laughter] vs. [normal laughter] is the story of my golfing life.

[@GolfSidekick]

Imagine playing for 23 years never knowing the fundamental of IMPACT LOL

[@michaeldickens3737]

Literally had this exact same problem with my swing and I spent nearly two years trying to analyze and fix it on my own. Then some guy at a public range came over and told me that I just need to stop swaying and five minutes later I was striking it pure as hell. If only he could teach me how to putt though.

[@oblivionjaycee]

Haha I was struggling with a reverse pivot, and my coach got me swaying more to stop that movement.. Defo don't strike an iron as pure as before but it's more reliable.

[@GolfSidekick]

We are the worst diagnosers of our own selves. There is no doubt. Very few people are that self aware and ego-free and objective to be able to truly see what they need to see. Outside objective influence is much better

[@ubb4me]

I've taken so many lessons from "pros" that did nothing for me. I wish I could find someone like this guy. You're lucky to have access to him. Great video by the way. Thanks for posting.

[@fasteddie328]

I have the same problem up here in Canada. Eric is amazing...!

[@arjanpetersen]

I guess you are the issue then...

[@donkoo7687]

This is the most scenic driving range I have ever seen! Love the content of this one!

[@GolfSidekick]

Bro this area is a great looking suburb as well. Abosultely beautiful. Ampang in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Just tremendous

[@brennanpeterson4537]

So great, Matt. Keep up the awesome work - so cool to let others be a part of your rebuild!!

[@MCJJtracks]

You a real one for posting this. Got my first lesson coming up, can't wait to see the pro's face when he sees my swing

[@The_JMac]

Yay! He took my advice. This dude will go far! Journey to scratch here we come. Waddaplaya!

[@darrellmargerison9901]

Love that the Master still gets lessons! Theres a lesson for us all, always keep learning and reviewing. Thats the way of the Playa!

[@CameronConnor]

I've gotten to the point in my game where I need a lesson. This was one of the best golf videos I've seen in a while, just as a sort of behind the scene look at a golf lesson. Always lookin for little tips and tricks.

[@davidsgolf]

I love this Matt. More power to you! I'm also seeing a Pro and getting actual skin-in-the-game help on building my swing, after being out of the game for years and getting back to it. Trying not to self-analyse and dissect-and-correct my own faults. And THANK YOU... you've inspired me so much in recent months since I found your channel. Keep on keepin' on. Hope to get on the course with you at some point in the future. Keep having fun out there! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️☀️

[@dannylmeats]

Such a good video. I’ve been having lessons for a year now, the analysis, problem solving and logic of it is so interesting.

[@alansanderson2319]

Great video, more of this instructional content pleeeez.Really great info and insights from Eric.The whole rotating chest and head with the wedge instead of fixating on the ball is a game changer 👍

[@arthurford829]

Wow! Eric is amazing! This lesson really resonated with me. This is how I envision golf instruction. Eric tells you what you’re doing, why that doesn’t work, what he wants you to do and why, and then gave you drills to help you understand the concepts. Epic!

[@robmatthews4680]

Awesome video! So valuable to see this. Some of these things (forward sway in particular) had been things my swing coach and I had gone over. Fantastic!!!

[@ZiotheBorderCollie]

I see a lot of my own issues addressed in this, so it gave me a lot to consider and analyze.

[@johnbaker2227]

I have been scouring golf vids for 2 years now and had a couple of not so good lessons and then stumbled upon THIS.. Great explanations and awesome instruction.. Been stuck at a 15, but now feel confident this is gonna be a tremendous help !! THANKS

[@LiberatedStockTrader]

Hi Matt, the best golf tip ever spread the right foot out. OMG just had the best round of my life. Hitting clean irons and hitting greens. wow, best video ever. Barry

[@ohohohitzmagic4536]

This is what I've been struggling with all Summer. Keep at it the transition is not as easy as the instructor is leading on. It can make your swing much more mechanical which in a way is not a bad thing.

[@rww910]

This guy is amazing! Seeing you hit with no sway or wrist flip is great! Your best golf is coming!

[@TerdFerguson]

Love this teacher and how he makes it easy to understand. Great video.

[@charliesangelsvolleyball2106]

I really like this series Matt. Keep up the good work.

[@ScottIsOnYoutube]

This video changed the way I thought about my swing and my chipping both for the better. I've been hanging around a high 20s handicap for a few years, despite a lot of practice, but emphasizing the feel of rotation from chips to pitches to swings has totally changed my swing! I shot my PR today on the simulator and am more excited than ever to take my swing to the course!

[@phdgolf3867]

Waddajourney! Tuba, I've missed you so much.

[@scottmels8577]

I can relate so much to this video, so much help, as my swing looks like your old swing. I'm still trying to break 100, which I have only done once and defiantly have lots of practicing to do. Love videos with Genevieve, you compliment each other well, love her smile and mental attitude about the game. Eric is a great coach and a pleasure to listen to !!

[@camwebb4735]

I have the exact same issues in my swing! Been working with my coach to fix this, but this video has given me additional advice that either my pro didn't;t have or couldn't fit into our 30 min session. Thanks so much you absolute Baus

[@federico3764]

Finally a lesson with exercises to cure the same issues I have in my golf swing! I play a 14hcp and after many lessons with local pros I still struggle with the sway, the flipping, humping, etc. Amazing vid!

[@NickinNashville]

This was a great video, one of my favorites for sure , I learned a lot and he’s a great coach and teacher

[@allanfahrenhorst-jones6118]

Matt, very good. Your change was immediate. That coach was spot on. Excellent, well done.

[@jaybyrne4562]

I've just been to the range after watching your last 2 videos. The thing you said about J Mac's ability to clear his hips, and the thing in this one, turning your feet out to get deeper in the turn, I've just worked on. No lies, I was absolutely killing it! Absolute arrow balls!

[@danjsy]

Good teacher, nice video. Really glad that you have stopped for a bit and gone back for a bit of a tune up, I could tell you were losing your love for the game, which is one of the gifts that we have from life. All the best from Jersey, GB.

[@Sirefalas]

Love your head when you start chipping with the 7-iron at 12:35

[@adriantunei5453]

Awesome lesson. Please do more. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.

[@brettcigars4452]

It's great to listen to a Pro like Eric, he would be a great guy to have a beer with. Great video.

[@TrickyRicky663]

I watched this a few times, and checked some of my old swing videos.... I have the same problems! Head and spine moving left/right, up/down, even though I know I need to keep them still to ensure decent contact. Went to the range today, and did your drills as taught by Eric. Later, I hit the driver, and picked up 20 yards on some of the shots. Whaddadifference! This is making good sense. I will continue to study the video, do the drills and work on my swing. Thanks for putting this video up!

[@brendanmorales4504]

Oh man this was AMAZING!! Whaddaplaya! Whaddacoach!

[@GarthVadrTV]

I love this series, this is going to help me so much

[@MightyMouseESP]

It is unbelievable how much this video helped my own game... thank you Playa! from 🇪🇸

[@TheMadAtter]

That moment... when you take simple advice from your pro and you hit the ball like you never thought possible... loved that you had the exact same reactions as me. Keep at it my guy!

[@derekolean8530]

Guys - this is absolutely awesome! Great lesson with fantastic pointers. Keep working hard Playa!

[@andrewdoyle88]

This 3 part lesson is amazing, thank you for sharing. I put it up on the big screen and practiced along!

[@henrysmit3061]

Great video. Love how he explains everything in detail, but simple. Turning stops the swaying, priceless. Can see how his building a swing from the ground up.

[@GolfSidekick]

Yeah man I had to learn fundamentals. I think 23 years without them is long enough

[@SirSollo]

I recently started turning my left (lead) foot outward and the change is ridiculous.. from weak pushed right and sliced shots from an open clubface to properly getting that club face around because of extra freedom in the hips. Feels great! Waddachange, waddalife.

[@GolfSidekick]

Boom baby

[@stephenfromlangley]

Best and simplest coaching have ever witnessed.

[@joesharplin5443]

impressive knowledge from Eric..really does understand the cause and effect of incorrect movements in the golf swing....excellent to have that resource locally...good stuff

[@Shizzel2112]

Awesome video and great coach! Looking forward to the other vids. Thanks for sharing!

[@allenwood5411]

My tendancies, and swing, are very similar to your "old" ones. I'm going to hit the range and try to work on some of those concepts. Best, most useful swing video I've seen in a long time! Thanks for the great video! Cheers 🍻

[@salty_worm369]

I'm so excited and inspired by this. Time for me to get proper lessons. If the baus playa can set aside his ego then so can I.

[@GolfSidekick]

Do it and become the baus

[@chickenmcnish]

Such a great video!! So many great things to think about and easy advice on how to correct swings/feels!! Thanks

[@pbm2725]

Great that you're doing this m8. Hope it works out for you a lot! Inspirational playa!

[@Meandbestiw_SLAY]

Thank you very much for filming these lesson man. A big help !!

[@miyavi5762]

I think i need to bookmark this video and occasionally go back to it! Love it!

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

You're a very lucky man, not all golf pros can coach like Eric, that man's a genius, I love a lesson from him, to tell you he could fix your sway with your feet blew me away, looking forward to your progress Matt 💪

[@GolfSidekick]

Wait for lesson 2 and 3! And the golf in between

[@Dylan-SavedByGrace]

Probably some of the best helpful golf videos out there.

[@anthonycollins9758]

This is perfect for my game. I have seen the pro and given the same kind of advise and things to work on. This is the next best thing to having a record of my own lesson.

[@joshuamclean6241]

Looking good Matty!!!! Can't wait to see this on the course playa

[@MrNicliu]

Unreal scenery and great lesson

[@joebradley9012]

Love this! The turn completion at the follow through! I've been working through the same thing. I also had the experience of: I've never felt anything like that. It's so disorienting and weird at first.

[@jyocham10]

This is exactly what my problem is. I sway out and sway back in. Really helpful stuff. Off to the range I go!

[@tonyfrostad2730]

Your hips are not starting to turn .... I love this Eric is great ... Thanks to you both for these videos

[@-AthleteInAction-]

Absolutely great teacher!

[@belalang90]

Met Eric once at the driving range. A very good guy! I'm gonna stick to his only lesson videos right now. Very easy to follow and practical!

[@mglennon5535]

I have my first lesson tomorrow. So excited to improve my game. Always love your Videos! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

[@mmckivigan]

This is a really good video. I’ve been doing a similar thing for the last year. I work with a pro via swing uploads, FaceTime sessions and occasional in person lessons. The guy I work with also has a KZbin channel, one time early on I told him I was trying to do one of the drills from one of his videos he said “Don’t that lesson doesn’t apply to you”. And therein is why we seek professional help, we are not capable of self diagnosis. I also have learned the lesson that feel is not real and video of swing is the only way to confirm reality.

[@gregh77]

I can't wait for part 2 of this!

[@andrewsinclair3530]

Hey playa - I know this was specific to your swing but I can honestly say this is the most helpful golf video I’ve ever seen

[@GolfSidekick]

It is specific but there are some nuggets in there that can help people and hopefully help people to seek out their own coach and GET BETTER

[@fabiancruz9594]

Loved this video. That teacher/coach/pro is amazing!!!! Cool videos, man I really enjoy your channel!!!

[@MattieGriffin]

This has inspired me to go and get my first golf lesson today! Was tough actually, and yeah I agree, "Am I doing the right thing..." but yes I think I am :D

[@jrm8899]

Great video.... it's amazing how many little things can hurt or help the golf swing!

[@mattz196]

Best vid you have ever done, fantastic

[@oddgeirkjetilstad2367]

Really good pro there. All the basics covered in a really easy fashion. Great stuff. Keep it up!

[@faridbakri2534]

Great video matt... Looking forward to see you play with improved swings... Hopefully we can learn more things from your videoa

[@dahoop5933]

How good is this teacher? Man.... awesome!

[@roeydaz]

Great lesson from someone who obviously is a good coach. Great advice! Great video!

[@markdaisley6958]

Great lessons and great teacher :) Loved the Sorenstam reference in there :) So many players our level could follow her swing as the ultimate way to go. So simple and repetitive. The reason she dominated for years :)

[@GolfSidekick]

I do like a bit of Sorenstam DJ Duval move with the release of upper body

[@justins9968]

this is gold. more ppl need to watch this. golf is simple we're not

[@jsowins]

Playa, I have had a similar issue. Your pro has given you great advice. I really like his comments on ball position. I'm going to check my ball position next time at the range. Cheers

[@timbeaumont4292]

What a terrific coach! You can get your handicap right down playa!!

[@CoffsRice]

Your chipping motion changed instantly. Hats off to you for being able to stick to it since it felt so foreign and new.

[@hopefulgolf320]

Just amazing to see! 👍😄

[@hooj001]

way to go playa, way to try and better yourself. Going for lessons was a game changer for me. look at that nice smooth after swing. leave the swaying for the beach parties. wadda playa. keep up the good content.

[@kpag3030]

Thanks for taking me on the lesson with you! You are a much better golfer than I am, but we have the same underlying issues. I do that sway as well. I think it’s because I hit it long and I’m always going for more distance. I don’t need more distance I need more consistency. It’s hard to break my brain out of those habits. These tips will be really helpful for me!

[@sonny2480]

Great coach Matt. My coach is similar to yours insofar that they're open to regular communication and me bombarding them with videos. I think it's essential because they easily spot what we can't. I've never improved from lessons, but now have a guy giving me lessons live on Skype and he's open to me messaging him with updates. My 6i 5 months ago was 155. My 6i now is 205 and still moving upwards. Let's gooo

[@jbohardy]

one of the best golf videos on youtube. This Eric guy needs his own channel

[@chrisvilayanderson]

Eric would drive 95% of the swing gurus out of business if he did his own channel.

[@simonwallis84]

That ball back in the stance to stop the sway is excellent,& following the chip for rotation really helped me

[@rodrich1644]

I've fought the sways for years. I'm going to the range and play my ball back. Great video.

[@mizal7893]

I had a very similar issue. I couldnt differentiate getting my weight toward the lead foot on the downswing with allowing my head to get forward too. For me the difference maker was focusing on right side bend. It felt super weird, but when an instructor showed me my video my head was right where it needed to be. Good luck though Playa. Can’t wait to see this swing on the course.

[@grantharkness8937]

Great vid so much great information

[@pauld59]

Really informative video, great teacher

[@paulconanmurray9657]

to stop drifting left, i sometimes imagine my left shoulder being up against a wall and i have to swing within it, or my shoulder having to slide up the wall as i rotate

[@petteremberson]

Great Vlog....very wise words and explanation from Eric, nice to hear it puts it simply and doesn't confuse you with jargon. Have a look at another youtuber called 'John Wilson' about hips, not many pro's inform you you need to move them to swing.