Pro Golfers Have a Secret Trick - What Could it Be?

[@markrowley4397]

Thanks Stuart for pointing me here…striking the ball well but pull drawing it so I’ll look at my ball position as I don’t want to weaken my grip…I’ll get on trackman and the 4 boxes of truth 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

My pleasure Mark - glad you enjoyed and good luck 🤞

[@roadtoscratchgolf3481]

Enjoyed the in depth examples of setup. I discovered a few years back that grip was the most important component of a golf swing followed by proper set up. Once I found my grip and set up, my swing naturally changed and my golf game improved dramatically. Thanks for confirming my discovery. Cheers.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Glad you got that point and pleased I helped confirm it. 😊🙌

[@MattHellyar]

Excellent, excellent, love all of your content. So helpful 👍🏼

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Bless you Matt, appreciate that my friend.

[@dougellio7000]

Great golf lesson Stu. I'm certainly going to save this to watch over. I can guarantee that if any of us viewers went to our favoured local pro, the first thing he/she would look at would be set up. I'm absolutely sure you will make me a better golfer. Just waiting for the results now. 👏

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

My pleasure Doug, very happy you enjoyed and watch over 😊

[@jack-hq7gr]

Well conceived and presented. Always thought that schools suggesting models representing “tour averages” for set up or swing positions was rather distorted data. In fact ,it created odd standards that often compromise learning and improvement. Swing like Rory or Tiger stuff is even worse because of ability, years of practice and inherent skill sets. Seems your approach is supported for intent and all levels with some compromise for swing speeds and perhaps mobility-all the while having solid fundamentals.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks Jack, really appreciate the kind and constructive feedback. If you have any questions about any of the advice, feel free to ask away Sir. Best wishes Stu

[@mitchy7051]

Pretty much spot on - Gears 3D of tour players validates a lot of your teachings - only exception is the sternum analogy - at impact sternum is all in line with the ball but behind the low point of the arc - thus the great separator on tour is the ability to elongate the 3D flat spot, some call it the late hit, covering the ball, or trail side strike, either way that's why they are pros and we are not.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hey Mitchy - thanks for sharing your thoughts. Comparing “why” amateurs and pros are different is laughable in my opinion. Taking your players who are taught by failed players, who usually play through teaching rather better because of it, makes the “mean” averages of why they’re good utterly floored in my honest opinion. I will do a video on this to prove exactly that. Love the comment though and hugely appreciated my friend 😊Best wishes Stu

[@jonasbertilbellander]

Found this now thanks,

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Great

[@johnrogers4345]

Trying this as I type. (Have a golf sim in the garage, just using 8 iron for now.) Was hitting long enough before but pulled left most shots. This setup and your grip have givin me alot more straight shots. Thel eft ones are not as far left and would be playable. Sticking with this...thanks

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hang in there John - we can making you functional from the left side of the golf course, nothing to be gained from the right, nothing! 😊🙌

[@johnrogers4345]

@@GoodGolfCoaching When hitting my longer 8 iron, carry gets up in the 160's but left, not off the planet left but left. Is that ok?

[@MitchellH90]

Hey Stuart love the content! I would like to see a camera angle facing your chest in your videos. Most of your shots are shown from the back but I’d like to see your front leg and arms through impact.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hi Mitchell - I have some new cameras coming for face on and down the line, therefore you request will be met my friend. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@jackjetpilot]

I love it!

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thank you Jack! Appreciated bud.

[@Pauld616]

I have always felt more comfortable with my weight slightly on my heels but I don't ever remember any other reference to it. Thanks 🙂

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Fantastic - keep it there, it’s the way! 😊🙌

[@TheTwinSwing67]

Is the right arm straight at setup Stuart? Regards Staale

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hi Staale - no Sir, should have some flex in it. Will do a video on this.

[@tomhanks6351]

14:08 Doesn’t Lee Trevino frequently recommend moving the ball back in your stance…?

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

I’m sure there are a few that do 😊

[@johnsmithers389]

i remember it as GASP grip aim stance posture.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Haha the good old PGA days… 😊

[@Rwilkinson85]

Stu can you just help me out with something, I've had a more upright setup (5+years now) shall we say from other intructors on youtube. When I try the 90 degree spine with shaft alignment and getting my arms to hang down more under the shoulders (I used to be pushed more out with the arms) my club lie angle is not flush to the ground. I cant get the head of the club to sit naturally on the ground with that setup. Should the toe of the club angle up a little more then be totally flat on the ground? Because the shaft is sitting on a less steep plane shall we say, the toe of my club leaves the ground a little more. Sorry hard to explain, hope that makes sense...

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hey there, if the club does not sit flat, it really doesnt matter because its how it sits at impact which counts. I know exactly what you mean, most golfers suddenly see the toe up when i change this posture but honestly, its the least of your worries. Hope that helps my friend. Best wishes Stu

[@Rwilkinson85]

@@GoodGolfCoaching Thats fine Stu, just wanted to run it past someone who knows what they are talking about :) ty for response.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Anytime my friend; it’s really common to feel the way you do about toe up. Let me know how you get on. Best wishes Stu

[@jonasbertilbellander]

I saw Tony Finau last week, one of the few with that bottom out-set up ... 🤔

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Plenty more than Finau do it 😊

[@jonasbertilbellander]

@@GoodGolfCoaching I was out and tried it. I have pretty long legs to quite short arms. I exaggerated and bended my legs ALOT to get hands in close to the knees. First shot didn't get the coordination right but THEN! Interesting 👌 The lye on the clubs, should I change?

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

If you’re dynamic lie angle has change, definitely!

[@jonasbertilbellander]

​@@GoodGolfCoaching now a couple of days later I found that I can have a moderate knee bending. Feels good at setup. 🎉Thanks Sir

[@martinblackmore4515]

Watch the grip vid, its the best I have seen, very detailed.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Thanks so much Martin!

[@jonasbertilbellander]

The 90 degree angle - shaft to lower back - is interesting. The most pros have it I see, but what about Kyle Birkshire (longhitter) he stands straighter up - he hits longer but less control I assume... 🤔

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

There’s a huge difference between long drivers and golfers. They are holding a club but a very different discipline! 😊

[@jonasbertilbellander]

@@GoodGolfCoaching of course, I can probably hit it more consistent with 90 degree angle shaft - low back... 🤔 🤔🤠🤔

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

@@jonasbertilbellander keep at it my friend!

[@js_golf_cours6217]

Stu please why do you think it is very important, in static (posture), to have club shaft as close as possible from 90° with the spine ?

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

To give the best chance of creating force on the handle. Best wishes Stu

[@js_golf_cours6217]

@@GoodGolfCoachingok, thanks for your time

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

No problem at all. Happy to help. 😁

[@stevenewtons7873]

Can you please explain the proper shaft lean at set up (for irons, woods, driver), since this has a huge impact. And how to verify it, at what stage. Because when you tilt your spine, your perspective on the position of the shaft and the club head changes.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Hi Steve - would you believe I cover that in “todays” video!! How peculiar 😂 Hope it helps Sir.

[@stevenewtons7873]

@@GoodGolfCoaching Thank you Stuart. Are you talking about the "tired of struggling ..." video or another one?

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Yes Steve - I cover where the handle should be at address from face on, with a wedge, 7iron and driver. Have you seen it?

[@stevenewtons7873]

@@GoodGolfCoaching Yes, but it seems it is not so straightforward and is more complex than what you show. For example, I see some good players using the 7i with almost no shaft lean. Others use more. In my experience, less shaft lean seemed to produce more powerful shots. It depends probably partly on the tilt of your spine. May be also the swing speed is a factor. Concernant delofting for compression (not ball height), should it be done only at impact?

[@chrisbarnes9854]

May I ask about the face at address. Should it be square at address with hands forward, square before hands forward? Regards, Christopher Barnes. Just a recent subscriber but it's the only channel stating the truth.

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Please - ask away! Set the ball position, set the face, set the shaft and only then take the grip. Thank you so much for the kind words Chris. Much appreciated Sir. Best wishes Stu 😊

[@danielmosias6280]

You can play a cricket shot back of centre 😀

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

Haha yes you can 😂😂

[@danielmosias6280]

@@GoodGolfCoaching mind you it's off the back foot lol

[@iancox8619]

Oops just looked at my video of my swing my spine is not 90 degrees to my shaft. 😢

[@GoodGolfCoaching]

You best get to work! 😂🙌