STRONG GRIP CLOSED FACE MAGIC! | Wisdom in golf | GolfWRX |

[@golflessons]

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[@notyouraveragejoe1722]

I’ve been a member of shawns Wisdom golf for a month and change now. The way this man delivers his technique resonates with me so much. I’m still working on my 3 wood and driver which are improving. My irons on the trackman are all zeroed in. Path, face angle, face to path. Everything is brilliant. I really can’t thank you enough. I enjoyed golf being terrible now I have a bit of skill and I enjoy golf even more which I thought wasn’t possible. Now I’m shooting consistently low 80’s. My last few rounds have been 81,83,81. I can taste the 70’s coming soon.

[@golflessons]

Yeah man!!! Thank you for taking the time to let us know! chime in when you start knocking down some rounds in the 70’s!

[@frasierkrane266]

I’ve been following you for about 3-4 years & no other instruction. I’ve made some gains using your methods from tee to green only to take one step forward & two steps back. I am my own worst enemy, an over-thinker, a tinkerer, never leaving well enough alone. However, this video has clicked; after experimenting with various degrees of strong grips & closed faces, I’ve found it. The proper grip/face relationship is everything! Driving, woods, irons (long & short), pitching, chipping, everything! I feared I’d never find “it” but I have. After 8-9 years of banging tens of thousands of range balls & countless lessons from well-meaning pros, I’ve found it. I’ve watched many of your videos multiple times & unfortunately it took a lot of time & work for me to execute your instructions but here we are, finally. Thank you, Shawn for your passion for teaching & willingness to share it with others.

[@golflessons]

There is a great lesson in perseverance for many of our listeners! Thank you for taking the time to sort things out and to share it with us!! 👍😀👌

[@kevinwaldron5710]

Good evening Shawn and Sav. I want to thank you for all the wonderful videos. My issue was week shots that did not go anywhere. Today is the first time on the range with this grip. My girlfriend walk up and said what happened. Your hitting sold shots and she could hear the ball take off. Day one gain confidence and 25 yards on each club. Over and over never hit a 7 iron over 130 yards. Today hit that same club 165 yards. Even my driver was maxing out at 220. Today first shot with the driver it flew the 250 flag and I lost it rolling. So I don’t know the total distance. Ok so bottom line is I hope you are happy to make a grown man cry. Tears a joy while smashing shot after shot with every club. The last 30 minute I hand my girlfriend just hand me any club she picked and still hit every ball on the face and felt great not to have t swing out of my shoes to get a greater distance. Tomorrow will be the test Terra Lago in indio. Get a chance look at their signature 15 hole par 3. Over water to a island green. Can’t wait to give it a go.

[@golflessons]

BOOM!!! WELCOME TO THE WISDOM CLUB MY MAN!! 👍😀💪👌

[@mplunky1]

​​@@golflessonsShawn just for some clarity of the grip & set-up. I close the clubface in front of me with a neutral grip then I place the clubface squared behind the ball to my intended target line which then automatically has my hands in a strong grip position. In this set-up I then can just 'hammer' (hands hinge & unhinge) in a tilted plane so that I then can return to the ball without any roll of my hands or forearms nor bowing. I can just then 'hammer' up & down on a tilted plane back through the ball with no other wrist movements or manipulation.

[@golflessons]

@@mplunky1 NICE!!! YOU GET IT!!! Just one thing though; you never want to feel like you are holding off after impact; you deliver through the ball with the hammer and then well after the ball is gone, the weight of the hammer will release the arm anatomy; see “most important video on grip ever shawn clement” for some back up and on our premium channel, the videos you want to see are the “release” videos, the “kinetic chain facilitation and engagement series” the “blur of club” and “arc blur unstoppable momentum series” the “match backswing to ball direction” video, and the “fade fine tuning” and “draw fine tuning” videos. You don’t want to feel like you have a “checked swing” beyond the ball.

[@mplunky1]

@@golflessons just a question re hitting the driver with the ball position just forward of my lead shoulder & using the strong grip hammer action. Is it ok to think about releasing (unhinging of lead hand hammer) at the bottom of my swing arc with my lead hand thumb pointing directly down to the ground at this point in the swing so that you are ensuring a slight upwards path to the ball just in front of this position?. Also with my irons is it OK to think of my lead thumb also pointing down to the ball position into impact or is this too early to have my hammer fully unhinged (thumb pointing straight down) at this point. I am asking this because to me the 'thumbs down' is a very easy swing thought to have in my swing. I totally appreciate your advice about not holding off after impact so that you fully release the arm anatomy so that you are still accelerating well past impact. I'm really making great progress with my ball striking & speed with this change (strong grip hammer action) & fully appreciate your advice clarifying this for me.

[@golflessons]

@@mplunky1 hey Plunky! You are way too focused down at the ball! You need to get a task that will get you through the ball and towards the target! See “grass whip training shawn clement” and use this task to whip the tip of the tee towards the target with the driver; and down worry about what it looks like! The anatomy places itself and you can’t micro manage the swing this way; it has been proven in science of motor skill learning THOUSANDS OF TIME OVER; we are Pinocchio without the strings! Don’t try to put the strings back on and return the perfect boy to a wooden flippin puppet!!

[@jefferyjohnson6344]

This is the method of swing club relationship I have used for years.. long before I found your videos,, I really like how you point out the finer nuances of this method of swinging the club. For years I've had people tell me my grip was to strong and I was almost convinced I was doing something wrong until I found your videos... Thank you so much for the reassurance in my swing / grip relationship..

[@golflessons]

Thank goodness you were able to last that long! I know a lot of golfers who were not as lucky and were SCARED OUT of staying with their grip because it was not main stream; complete friggin’ nonsense and shameful ignorance!

[@JimMclaughlin-e3w]

The closed face segment really hit home for me …thanks Shawn.

[@jeyang3131]

This is my proof that my grip is fine , been having second thought on my strong grip from baseball to overlap and my flightmates always notice that my clubhead is too closed on address but i play to 6.9 index they play to 10 above , thanks Shawn.

[@golflessons]

STICK TO YOUR GUNS JEY!!! 💪👍👌😀🎯🚀

[@noahroet8258]

Wow. I've been watching your videos for only a week and just went out and shot my best round ever at my local course! I am 51 years young and was a S&T guy who use to finish rounds with sore back, shoulders and forearms. Today I finished loose and refreshed. I found 6 bunkers today and nailed each one - lucky I watched your bunker video last night. My driver went from 230 yards to 275 yards and got straighter as the day progressed. Struggled a little with the fairway woods - I think I focused too much on the ground and not enough on my target. Happy days!

[@golflessons]

Right on Noah! It is so important now that you stick to a task in the direction you want to start the ball like whip grass clippings or divots into the direction of the flight plan with a momentum and ease and any “positional questions” you have must be answered with: Can I whip the grass clippings that way from here? And lo and behold, THE SWING MAGICALLY APPEARS! 👍👊😀

[@noahroet8258]

@@golflessons Thank you Shawn. Took your advice and headed off to my annual golf retreat with my mates and I was smoking them. Bombing drives down the middle and my irons were on the money. Had a couple of grip problems on day one which led to some hooks (was copying Sav way too much) - dialled it back a bit and bingo - had it on a string. I realised I wasn't turning enough on the fairway woods on the backswing, so I deliberately pointed my butt at the target on the way back and this gave me enough space and width to power those woods. It has only been 4 rounds but I feel like my swing has been "let out of the cage" after 20 years - free of tension, free of restrictions and my body has no more soreness after a round (use to have sore forearm, shoulder and side). Need to start working on my 40-70 yard pitches - do you have a particular video that tackles that?

[@golflessons]

@@noahroet8258 man, you just gave yourself the best lesson ever in golf! CONGRATULATIONS!! So glad you took the time to write and let us know what you did which would have been exactly the lesson I would have given you. 🫶👍😀👌💪👊YES SIR!!

[@golflessons]

@@noahroet8258 We always have videos to address all the aspects of the game; search “pitch shot shawn clement” and see them all!

[@noahroet8258]

@@golflessons Thank you thank you. I put that into practice over the weekend and the short game was amazing. I don't think I can attach screenshots on here, so here is the latest. Yesterday I shot 43 points and won the monthly medal! So at my local club (a top challenging course), I have gone 40 pts, 43 pts. I chipped in (it's been a while) and my short irons were deadly. My Australian GA handicap has gone down from 13.1 to 11.2 in just 3 rounds (am now an A-grader!). After 20 years of KZbin videos with other teachers, nothing has had the impact that you (and Sav and Mu) have had. When I got into trouble yesterday, I simply took out the strain and thought "heavy arms". I think this is the "detox" thought for anyone coming over to your lessons because for so long we've been steering, hitting and straining so we need to do the exact opposite until it becomes natural. My head bobs up and down (never laterally) now and I simply don't mind because it WORKS! There is no soreness at all the next day as it is so effortless and natural. Keep up the great work guys!

[@kinger9877]

Shawn, I just stumbled across your video and it's a game changer so far. I was off on a work trip when I watched it and couldn't wait to try it in the sim. After a few minutes of trying it I was sold. I have no idea how this works or how a netrual grip and closed club face put me into the perfect position, but I'm a 10 handicap and was crushing my irons. I'm back to hitting my 7 iron 170. After I adress the ball with a netrual grip and closed face I adjust my body so the face is pointing at the target. I feel like it sets you up to swing in the slot. I have been struggling lately after a very hot start to my golf this summer. I will be playing my last round of the year in MN tomorrow and I will be giving this technique a try. Nothing is automatic, but if I hit like I did in the sim I'll be very happy.

[@golflessons]

You will have a blast!

[@Marta_Lledo_Video_Channel]

Hello Shawn and Sav, Thanks for all the great videos! This is one of great interest to me. I am nearing 70 years old and playing since my early 20's. I have not progressed in a steady way over the years in golf but rather have had specific sections of clarity where I would try something different, and it would work for a few months. Eventually, what I had would leave and I would be unable to discover what was different. Back around 1999, I had just purchased a slightly used set of ISI irons and was trying them out. I was never a big hitter and then an average 5 iron was about 175. So, I find myself in the right rough where I have about 195 to the front and 205 to the pin. The problem is that I have a tree right in my line of flight. I can't fly over it with a club I can hit 200 yards. I decide to hit a 5-iron hard and if I strike it well, it should at least clear the tree and leave me some hope to chip up and one putt. Instead of the usual neutral grip, I did something close to what you recommend here. At that time, I set up so when holding the iron out in front of myself with my thumbs straight up, the face seemed 45 degrees closed. The only difference was I played the ball off the instep of my trail foot and set up with this very strong grip leaving the face square to the target at address...it looked like Shawn at 8:31...the ball off the back foot. Another "sensation" I felt with this new swing was that the club path felt more straight up and down rather than around my body. Anyway, the resulting high slight draw cleared the tree easily and finished pin high just off the left edge of the green. This was a good 25 to 30 yards more than my normal 5 iron and much higher. I was maybe a 10 handicap at the time but spent the next 4 months shooting scores in the low 70's and hitting all my irons much further but somewhere I started doing something that changed the results. It felt the same but obviously wasn't. Unfortunately, I could never get that back!

[@thilog5874]

Hi from Munich, Germany. Playing Golf since 1985. I have tried out almost all swing methods, because I was always trying to get the perfect swing for all clubs. Hogan, Mike Austin, Stack & Tilt a.s.o. This method is the most consistent and the one where I can generate the most club head speed. Thanks for explaining it over and over again :-)

[@golflessons]

Yes sir! YOU WERE MADE TO SWING LIKE THIS! 👍🤘💪👌👊

[@thilog5874]

@@golflessons BTW, did you read the Article on Golf Digest about Tony Finaus swing change? He is using a stronger grip now for his driver :-)

[@golflessons]

@@thilog5874 not surprised! You can only bow the wrist for so long! 😝😝😝

[@sepetisionelatu5539]

Thank you for the great video. I quit the game 15 years ago and toward the end of last year, l said why not. Started hitting balls and l was so sore hahaha from head to toe. Now l am out of it and learning a lot about the swing because back then it was very expensive to get a lesson but with your channel and others, we get free info and thank you. Last weekend l was at the range and decided to do the strong grip and WOW WOW WOW l was hitting the bee gees out of the ball. My 8 iron l was reaching 180 and this is without all these knowledge l learned from you and others since then. l have a very strong upper body and muscular and l can't wait to get back to the range with all these knowledge. l was a 5 when l quit and now after 10 rounds so far l established a 10.6 and looking forward to the single digit soon. The way l was doing it was that l dropped my hands straight below my chin and on my back swing l push down with my lead hand as l cocked the club up with my trail hand as l swing to the top and from the top l am set on an inside out path and l just pull with my lead arm/shoulder and open up my body at the same time. l had never hit the ball so good! Thank you for the wisdom.

[@golflessons]

Great stuff! You should really join our premium channel; it is only $9.95 per month so that everyone can afford it the best quality instruction that will not only keep your body intact, but your BRAIN TOO!! 😂😝😀 My life’s work is right there and our comment sections are waiting for your questions!

[@kevinwaldron5710]

Wow what a difference. I just got back from the range. Only took my gap wedge and my 7 wood. Using this grip and swing sure made it easier to hit ball first then glance the ground. My gap wedge was my 80 yard club. Now it’s my club for anything up to 110 yards. My 7 wood is a different story. Was my 165 to 175 club. After a few slow swigs and grip change a little on it. Now it’s carry is approx 185 to 190 and total yardage is a little over 205. Thank you Sav, Mo and Shawn for making it fun and easy to swing my clubs. Son I’ll be doing a gapping session at the range with all my clubs.

[@golflessons]

Eight on Kevin! this is just the beginning! 😀👍

[@kambobefrancis]

You created a ball striking monster. Nice job papa!

[@golflessons]

Thank you Francis! The amazing human machine!

[@meshalannaidoo7971]

This is honestly the best instructional channel around, bar none. You guys are awesome.

[@golflessons]

Thank you Meshalan; much appreciate the kind words and the nod of approval! 👍😀

[@brianlowry2274]

Playing golf 30 years off a low handicap & just found your battering ram drill and wow what a light bulb moment!! Your a great teacher👏👏

[@golflessons]

Thank you Brian! You gotta love those light bulb moments! 👍😀💪👌

[@rondziuk3]

Hi Shawn and Sav, I've seen several of your videos on the strong grip with a closed face, including this one a few times. But for some reason this time clicked, especially how it fosters a feel to release towards the target. Of all places, I tried it for the first-time last night on the first night of league night and it was phenomenal. I felt that I could rule out a too strong fade/slice. It also gave me more confidence to focus on the target. You guys are amazing. Keep up the magnificent work. Your videos on this on the Premium site are the cherries on top! I can't thank you enough. I was terrified to play last night, and it was incredible. God bless, Ron

[@golflessons]

Right on Ron! Sorry for the late reply; we are catching up after the season!

[@joncampisi8311]

I tried this closed club face today and it works! I’m excited about this season.

[@golflessons]

You bet! Let us know how you do!

[@bloatedsodium7301]

So when you close it, you add shaft lean so it doesn’t hook?

[@golflessons]

@@bloatedsodium7301 See “throwing the club shawn clement” and “through the ball vs at the ball shawn clement” The shaft lean happens when you deliver the swing through the ball and towards the target!! Also see “delofting through proper tilt shawn clement”

[@bloatedsodium7301]

@@golflessons will do, keep up the awesome work! Happy New Year!

[@lageronimo8012]

Id love to see these two prodigies in this same video with a mirrored version (perhaps repeat it that way) so us majority right handers can better visualize. THIS particular vid is priceless.

[@Rachemagnet]

my golf just got to a new level thanks to you….. its so easy, thank you!

[@golflessons]

Nice!!!👊👍👌🫶😀

[@rustymcb7164]

Shawn - thank you! This really works. I played 9 holes immediately after watching this and what a change! Felt a bit strange at first on set-up (my brain was saying, "There's no way this ball is not going to pull/hook") but I hit every iron shot crisp, straight, and so much longer than normal. I landed a second shot 200m (218y) approach on to the green on a par 5 with my 5-iron. I still shot a 45, but that was only because I was hitting all short my clubs longer. I'll have to re-learn my lengths - but what a great 'problem' to have!

[@golflessons]

Here we are! Well done Rusty! 👍👌💪

[@TheBooze13]

I’m hooked man I couldn’t figure out what I was doing. Neutral grip bowed wrist and just push faded everything. This stuff just makes so much sense

[@golflessons]

Oh man, you are so welcome! The instructional game in golf is insane!

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

Great video and content as always Shawn and Sav I went to the range yesterday and started closing my club face and hit all the clubs I used straighter than I had been Thanks for both your expertise

[@adamhazelwood5282]

I had an online lesson with you three years ago. I'd try anything but the strong grip! Well, three years later I consider I made a huge mistake in staying with a neutral grip A strong grip in conjunction with keeping the hands well forward is, I now believe, how the club is designed to be used - why wouldn't you? Compression, distance and accuracy are off the charts. A strong grip will force you to change your swing. It actually forces me to swing through and long because i'm not hacking at the ball. There are many ways to swing a club, but for club golfers you can get more distance and make your golf more enjoyable playing with this method. I can't believe Shawn is the only person championing this method. Probably because it takes a bit of time to master, everyone wanting instant results.

[@golflessons]

Beautiful comment Adam, exactly how things develop when the grip is strong enough and you can let the club release you into the direction of flight; pure bliss! And yes, my favourite book on this is Atomic Habits and his description of the “Valley of disappointment” and how everyone switches from one swing thought to another instead of riding the storm and coming out the other side ahead of the curb!

[@Turbonicplague]

Love the videos! I guess its just a matter of maintaining that same address feeling through the swing. Would you guys recommend this with half swings at first to keep from early release duck hooks?

[@brendenwells8927]

Such an important lesson. Shawn you told me to strengthen my grip in one of your Dallas clinics years ago and I’d gone away from it. This explanation and demonstration helped me to put it back into my setup and has made such a difference. Added 15 yards of carry to my irons with much less effort. Thanks (again 😀) for the tip!

[@golflessons]

There you go my brother! 👍😀

[@FireSideAfflictions]

Did this today at the course and the Sim. Pure genius

[@golflessons]

Thank you! 👍🫶

[@calvinmaestro3400]

Best golf tip of the year. It really works. Immediately!

[@m.thomas2589]

I can also vouch for this change. I used to have a neutral grip, as recommended by most so-called golf "experts". I had tendonitis in both forearms so bad I could barely lift my golf bag. I adopted Shawn's strong grip and went from 150 yard 7 irons to 210. And no more pain. Plus more consistently straight. When you take that change and really understand how to throw the club over the fence, it's a revelation. I was 210 CARRY into the cold 6* C. wind with my 6 iron yesterday. It's a Game changer!!! Try it.

[@golflessons]

DUDE!!! AWESOME!!! 💪👌🤘👍😀

[@m.thomas2589]

@@golflessons Thank you. I would like to add that I always watch your entire videos because you usually say something amazing near the end (unlike most KZbinrs). For example, when you said a weak grip promotes an over-the-top move, that was another light bulb moment! I see that mistake often but never connected it to the grip.

[@donschmidt8203]

What an insane game golf is! It makes such sense to take the club like a hammer and drive the ball directionally out toward the target. The arms, the upper body and the torso rotate better simultaneously. All because of a stronger grip! Love these videos and the breakthrough ideas they unleash. Keep unleashing them.

[@golflessons]

Thanks Don! Love the term “unleash”!! 👍😀❤️

[@nomady7]

Another great video, thanks Shawn and Sav. I have learnt so much from you guys other the past year, the concepts are great, and the techniques work brilliantly. The only thing I still don’t get is when you say we collect the ball here and release it over there towards the target. You have shown slow mo video of the ball leaving the club face milliseconds after the strike as so why isn’t the point of impact where you need max speed so as to transfer max energy to the ball? Keep up the great work. I am spreading your name to every golfer I meet here in the UK.

[@golflessons]

thanks for the question Dave! look at the swings of Joaquin Niemann and you will see what this means! when serving a ball in tennis, or slashing through a bamboo shoot with a machete, the peak speed is never at impact; what transpires is a transfer of energy that looks like what you and others describe but it is done by thinking through the ball. see the video we did. month ago that talks about a new drill to get through the ball!

[@nomady7]

@@golflessons Thanks for the quick response. I will search out the video in the morning, its getting late here. Cheers

[@m.thomas2589]

@@golflessons Same thing in Boxing, we are taught to not punch "at" the target, but to punch THROUGH it. My instructor was 5'5" and 150 lbs but he regularly punched holes in the heavy bag.

[@markloupis753]

7 month back i was hitting the ball to the right with a giant slice and now i hit it straight with a small hook or fade depending on my grip strength and i am generating more club head speed due to you showing how the wrist should work I now own a swing caddy swing impact trainer to work on club head speed and timing and it is all working for me as I am striking the ball way better and the scores are coming down thanks Shawn from a 59 year old beginner

[@golflessons]

Right on Mark! Way to get the ingredients to get you through the ball and out into the picture! 👍😀👌💪

[@markloupis753]

@@golflessons 110 mph on that swing caddy is hard to do at 59 years old i just can't imagen what 135 mph is like on the pro version

[@promoteupro]

Sav, you have such a wonderful swing. Thanks for the content as always, Shawn!

[@golflessons]

Thank you Rick!

[@savannahmeyerclement]

Thank you!

[@gregorymiller7861]

Hello, I tried your closed clubface and neutral grip and it seemed to really help my transition towards the target...kind of like I know I have to get my lower body out of the way cuz its the only way to be square in the dynamic position . Not as good as you explaining things Shawn. For years I have had strong grip at address square face... feeling more of that tension the older I get and the more neutral position with closed face really helps mentally n physically... ginna keep at it and see....ty for all your help!

[@golflessons]

It is a great visual for getting through the ball for sure! Keep at it! 👍😀

[@davidharrold9189]

What I really like about your videos is the analogies to everyday tasks. We do things quite naturally with a hammer or a grass whip, yet put a club in our hands and the analysis paralysis sets it. Great videos that are grounded in common sense (I had a boss once that used to say common sense isn’t that common!!!! I think he was correct).

[@golflessons]

So true!! 😂😂😂😝😝😝

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Where do you work that a “grass whip” is a a thing….

[@michellebailey5892]

Sav, you are such an inspiration to me 👍🙏

[@Fighting-4-Par]

Love your video! Changed my grip and now I’m STRIPING it!

[@golflessons]

You got this!👍👌👊

[@johnmoyer5515]

I've never hit my irons great but experimented with different grips & my right hand is strong left is sort of neutral & sometimes i would close my club face get a really powerful feel when i hit & think yes but my setup didn't look other golfers & learning to trust my in to out swing path is key. When i hit them right i am getting great height in my shots & distance. Feels like i just plowed through a soft stick of butter. I can tell i have the nice draw, I started with my pitching wedge. Old dog learning a new trick.

[@golflessons]

nice comment John! soft stick of butter! oh yeah!👍👌👊

[@patrickmurphy4912]

would appreciate hearing input on the right/trail hand grip - none on your last 2 videos on the strong grip unless I missed something?

[@golflessons]

See “most important video on grip ever shawn clement” 👊🔥💪

[@marcmanion4264]

Using a strong grip - or closed clubface has revolutionised my ball striking and confidence to send the swing to the target. That “slightly heavy” feeling Shawn mentions in this video has really helped me to maintain a the image of gathering, collecting and sending energy (via the swing and ball) way down the paddock!

[@golflessons]

yeah man! 👍😀💪👌

[@seanfrancis3538]

great lesson I play off 11 and tried the closed face setup and Wow the went straight and far infact I shot 4 over gross my best round since I started the game Its a game changer for me Thanks have subscribed and will share Sean Francis

[@markreid9810]

Hello Shawn. Savannah has such an effortless looking swing with outstanding yardage. Quite a testimony to the teachings you put forth. As a 72 year old man who is getting back into golf after a 20 year hiatus (was a 5 handicap at my peak), I am changing to the strong grip to get my yardage back. Really like your teaching with Sav and Mu illustrating the effectiveness of the principals. Keep up the great work.

[@parmanduke]

Wow that is impressive. Sav hits her 7 iron much further that I do. Great technique great teacher.

[@golflessons]

We call it wisdom! 😀👍

[@rootedrotor525]

Love this Shawn! Added so much distance. However - what's the secret from hitting pulls with this method? Everthing I'm hitting is going left.

[@golflessons]

See our “pulling shots left shawn clement” video!😀👍

[@rootedrotor525]

@@golflessons Awesome Thanks. Love the compression I'm getting - just need to stop the yanks left.

[@volkerpiesczek6455]

Great again! It works perfect !

[@golflessons]

Yes sir Volker! 👍😀💪👌🏌️‍♂️

[@darrylgore5464]

Thanks for the great video as per usual. I do your lumberjack swing at the ball towards the intermediate target, then ground the club and square the face to the target whilst keeping my grip where it was for the lumberjack strike. Gives me the perfect strong grip. Also the lumberjack strike sets me up for diagonal stance. Which is just much more natural for me. So it's a win win for me. Top stuff 👍🏼🏌️‍♂️⛳

[@golflessons]

WIN-WIN!! THE BEST!!!😀👍💪👌

[@bilbledsoe4227]

shawn and sav, your gather the ball move mimics jai alai. gather and fling. this was fun. thank you

[@midgard_golf]

Oh man, I wish you were my coach! I swing EXACTLY like that, and of course it gets away from me from time to time, but nobody else understands my swing, but you do! If you watch any of my vlogs, you'll definitely see for yourself, lol. Thanks so much for posting this!

[@golflessons]

Right on! Welcome home! 😀👍

[@midgard_golf]

@@golflessons Thank you so much Sir!

[@Drjeremy6060]

Love this video. Memories of 5 years ago. Crazy closed face at address resulting in dynamic neutral to slightly closed contact. Anti slice. Recently have been using stronger grip a la Sav , rather than crazy closed neutral grip ,to prevent hooks. (Slices have vanished as long as getting the ground is first feature of the downswing. ) Seems counter intuitive but mentally I feel it promotes more effortless compressive cut through the intermediate point with a nice loading of the leading foot. Eyes see the ball but brain has to commit to the momentum throw. If this is the setup and plan it helps my tempo rather than trying to only correct tempo with aberrant set up/grip-club relationship. Comments? Thanks Shawn and Sav.

[@golflessons]

Right on Jeremy! just make sure you are locked into your task and are using the weight of the ACU to perform the work in the task!

[@carlr287]

Shawn, would have loved to see you hit a few soft little draws into the screen with the neutral grip, closed club face. After all, most of us weekend warriors know how to fade (slice) the ball and would die for a soft little draw.. Great video though. Can't wait to try this out once the snow in NJ is gone.

[@golflessons]

you bet! make sure you see “most important video on grip ever shawn clement”

[@carlr287]

Thanks Shawn. Have a great weekend

[@lawrencegarcia1370]

I need to re find the easy power I've lost, I'm so happy to have found your channel! Your speaking right to me, 7 irons were 175 180 all day, now it's my 150-155.

[@bobbys4327]

Yup, right on! I have a strong grip and I have always thought it gives more power and I don't have to manipulate the club to square it up. I look at it this way, if I were to smack someone ( which I do not do) but if I did, the leading edge of my left hand ( I am right handed) would be stronger than the back of my hand and fingers. I used to come over the top but doing the Premium and watching about a thousand or two videos I have pretty much killed the over the top. I think coming down from the top, karate chop, karate chop. Doing this helps me stay on an inside path and this keeps my left hand leading edge like a karate chop. Also it keeps my right hand palm up longer and my right wrist cocked longer. All in all it is a strong position. Love your videos they have really helped me!

[@m.thomas2589]

In kick boxing, there is a move where you do exactly that - righties would lead with the left fist, back of the hand pointed to sky, then follow with normal punch stroke with right hand. Devastating combo. It is called "Bottom fist".

[@wazzi1784]

Hi Shawn and Sav, I noticed in Shawn’s last two swings that the toe still looked a little down at top of backswing ( not facing up). I watched previous video with you and Mu about not bowing the wrist and closing face and this has given me good results- but just curious about my observation. Thanks for everything you guys do.

[@golflessons]

very limber wrists; they get very deep in the hinge like Phil and Bubba; and when I deliver through the ball, the right elbow delivers deep and shallows the club naturally and then the club face gets more dynamically closed; I would not say a word to a student who would do this and release through the ball naturally and who gets it squared without thinking.

[@PaulO-zb8gt]

Looking forward to trying this on the range . Struggle with distance. Keep up the good content Shawn,Sav and moo . -----Manchester 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@maxsmart8954]

Strong grip- half back swing💥

[@golflessons]

As long as you can whip the club through with power and ease; has worked well with many a player!

[@silverfoxx1062]

Shawn - Any videos about the benefits ( or lack thereof ) of jumbo grips?

[@golflessons]

Overrated unless you have very large hands and or arthritis in the hands

[@russkriv7370]

@@golflessons Shawn I watched your video on Golfers Elbow and it's inline with this video. I haven't been able to play since June because of GE, and was considering switching to Jumbo lite's in my case do you think it's helpful?

[@davidd1395]

Love you’re guys lessons and presentations, keep it up! Can’t wait for spring ( Minnesota tundra) here.

[@golflessons]

same! snow storm tomorrow up here in QC!

[@marcosvillegas6743]

I am learning a lot and confirming some techniques that I discovered by myself, thank you very much for so much wisdom. I'd like to ask you for a swing edition of Sabhana. It's beautiful and I like the smooth, fluid swing it has.

[@stizmoskal2303]

I have neutral grip path is +2 clubface is 7-8 closed would it worsen my pull shots.

[@oldgold5848]

Love your channel guys. Great stuff as usual. Now I just need to get you to reach across the pond. I don't know if you are football...soccer fans..... ? But if not, I call upon you to support the mighty Wolves. Wolverhampton Wanderers. Spread the love. Support the best team the world has ever seen.

[@golflessons]

You sound very passionate about your team! love it!

[@robertmazzarachio7939]

As always great video and instructions Shawn

[@nitinsood3458]

Shawn : closed face + strong grip = rekindled love for golf !! Had forgotten what compression like this felt like : THANK YOU. I feel i too share this right rotator cuff issue which your client had - as with making no other change - irons and wedges have never been better. I dont seem to see this working for driver though. Would love some more info on your client’s rotator cuff situation who made you come up with this “hack” …. Happy to learn even thro a paid VC . I am based in India

[@golflessons]

see the “most important video on grip shawn clement” and this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXWvpGWJeJKsh6c for the driver and see why it will work!

[@rondziuk3]

Just a note, I'm not sure if I did it exactly how you suggested. I began the setup with the club face at about 45 degrees closed and then rotated the club to be square at address, along with slight tilt and weight more on the rear leg. This really gave me the feel of hammering towards the target. The release came effortlessly.

[@golflessons]

Yes on all except weight on right; feel more braced against the left; see the “braced tilt” video on premium!

[@donniecorrigan8519]

Great as usual!

[@golflessons]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lance5101]

Really looking forward to trying this in the upcoming season. Leaving the face closed rather than adjusting it back to facing it straight by rotating the wrists looks promising.

[@golflessons]

It is THE BEST WAY TO GO!! No need to manipulate or compensate; just throw the club in the direction you want to start the ball!

[@mplunky1]

Shawn when you say here after you have gripped it strong in the manner you describe then without any hand rotation 'just swing it to the direction you want to start the ball'...does this mean to just swing along your squared body line (feet, hips & shoulders) in a hammer hinge & unhinge action?. Am I correct in saying that I don't have to deliberately swing to 1st base to seek an in to out path. Just trust the grip & setup to hinge & unhinge hammering thru the ball?. Help!.

[@jasonroach8751]

Congrats Savvy!

[@golflessons]

Thank you!!

[@DEEQCODM]

Love this

[@golflessons]

Feels amazing when that ball gets compressed and launched off the club face!

[@Rid3thetig3r]

Tried this at the range tonight. "No way this will work". How wrong I was! Lightbulb! Can't wait to go back to do it again! Thanks Shawn!

[@golflessons]

There you go! Human anatomy at it’s best! Success is inevitable!

[@fredlaskowskiAzIrish]

Thank you for your videos. They work

[@golflessons]

Thank you Fred! 👍👌

[@AlexRodriguez-lz6qj]

You are the best out there thank you..

[@golflessons]

Thank you for the vote of confidence Alex! 👍😀

[@eMoRaL]

I also have the same grip, do find I tend to hook it quite often though (I’m right handed) any advice?!

[@johnanagnost1265]

Hi Shawn and Sav - I am so glad I have found your channel - simply the best online!!! REALLY AMAZING instruction. It is great that Sav is a lefty like me, so I have made the grip change. But, I am not clear on the face angle at address. Should it be neutral or a few degree closed? Or are you suggesting that I experiment?

[@golflessons]

Hey John! man, you need to get on our premium channel at www.wisdomjngolfpremium.com (only $9.95 per month) and see the following videos and series: -the goldie locks series -The consistency series -the throwing series -fade fine tuning -draw fine tuning -working the ball these will get you started with what you need! Oh, and yes, when you say experiment, that is for sure as it needs to be adjusted to your anatomy and skill; BUT IT HAS TO BE BASED ON AN ACTION TO A TARGET and not an action to be directed at the golf ball.

[@rodneybrummund1816]

This awesome results

[@johnatchley9754]

Really interesting concept but it can definitely take some concentration to perform correctly. If one does not tilt the spine as much as you show due to decades of repeating a swing with less tilt, and if one has a tendency to release a bit earlier so the handle is not as far ahead of the club face as you show, and if one has closed the face to hit the nail sideways as you show, then one is going to hit a massive hook. You may make contact right in the sweet spot, hear and feel what seems to be a great swing, but watch the ball go 30 yards left on a 110 yard shot. One has to make the grip and closed face changes that you so clearly and logically demonstrate, but there are still quite a few other changes one must focus on. Both you and Sav rotate the hips strongly and quickly. If one fails to do that to the same degree, again it’s hook city. But I am working on it because you make sense.

[@golflessons]

Hi John! One must make this information work for themselves! 😀👍 This is why we have the “goldilocks series” which is a revolutionary way to customise how much is too much for one’s self! See that series, together with “tilt mile markers” and “head and hip swivel” on our premium channel at WISDOM IN GOLF PREMIUM.COM

[@johnatchley9754]

With your reply in mind, I spent an hour yesterday at the indoor range with Foresight launch monitor and screen working with a 9 iron and different grip and face combinations, neutral with neutral face, neutral with closed face, and strong with closed face. Ball speed increased a bit with each one. Not surprisingly everything went left with the strong grip closed face. I found I could get the ball to fly straighter with the strong/closed grip if I concentrated on imitating your swing, straight back with flying right elbow and shaft across the line, making sure to turn back fully, and keeping head behind the ball . Also keeping left wrist cocked in the snuff box manner you show and avoiding any tendency to fall back into bowing the left wrist. Will continue work in progress.

[@golflessons]

@@johnatchley9754 nice! Keep going!

[@averagejoe9949]

Please explain how the driver face is generally open at impact? You answer is a strong grip which I understand. What are your thought on the under grip right hand perspective?

[@golflessons]

Neutral grip and face square is the most dynamically open thing there is if the target is the goal. If your goal is to hit AT THE BALL, then good luck anyways! 😝 See “hit a honkin’ draw to hit straight shawn clement”

[@charleshendrick3264]

It’s a shame. So many recreational golfers never hit the ball properly because they can’t grasp the concept of “grip and club relationship”. This is GOLD.

[@golflessons]

Now you see why I am answering emails and doing swing analysis at 5:00 AM before seeing my students at the club from 9 to 9! We have a lot of work to do!!👍😀💪👌

[@k.c.murphy1028]

Sean I tried it. The 1st time at the range I was impressed, compression and distance was great. Today at the range all my wedges shank, the majority of my mid irons I shanked. So confused now about my swing. I'm a 9 handicap BTW. Thoughts?

[@golflessons]

There is a huge difference between AT THE BALL and THROUGH the ball when it comes to distance to ball; and the awareness of each is a learned skill. First we need room all the while staying through the ball so see “football drill shawn clement” and “solid contact means no shanks shawn clement” and then you will want to take a deep dive into our premium channel to get properly introduced to the task based system of delivery for golf shots. www.wisdomjngolfpremium.com and search “tasks” and see them all and see which one resonates with you!

[@christopherjohnston5227]

Shawn you're channel is awesome! I live in Northern Ontario and if I'm in Richmond one day I'm gonna come and see you! Question ... If we buy clubs off shelf with standard lie is that good for my height of 5' 11"" ?

[@golflessons]

That can work nicely; see the Ping static fit chart for 2020; make the wrist to floor measurement with golf shoes on and see what the chart says; it is accurate 99% of the time!

[@2sqnbandit379]

Brilliantly explained. Go strong go long. It’s the best technique. All the biggest hitters in golf have strong grips.

[@golflessons]

Yes sir!! Thanks for chiming in!! 👍😀🫶

[@2sqnbandit379]

@@golflessons I was speaking to a pga pro at Delemere Forest. He teaches his students to use a strong grip. He says golf has moved on from the fundamental Ben hogan grip and swing, it’s evolved. I’m a cat 1 golfer play off 3 and had so many coaches trying to make my grip neutral. I have shaft lean which allows me to square the face at impact, I can compress the ball better, proved on GC quad I get more compression and smash factor with a strong grip. Yet some coaches are determined that my grip is too strong. It just doesn’t work for me mate.

[@golflessons]

@@2sqnbandit379 Exactly! There is no anatomically sound way to get through the ball with a neutral grip-square face!

[@janus287]

Hi Shawn; another great video. One question: Neutral grip with "super" closed face at address , is equivalent dynamically to very strong grip with square face at address. You mention ow strong grip with square face causes tension for that student who had rotator cuff issues, and he had a breakthrough with neutral grip and ultra closed face. But Savvy has no issues with strong grip and square face. Any addition thoughts on which method works better for different people? I have been using very strong grip, but do notice a different feel with neutral grip and ultra closed face.

[@golflessons]

you could go a bit of each! 👍😀

[@meeganbutton5300]

Thanks Shawn, great lesson, just double checking near the end of video you said turn club face in, then square it up... does that mean it squares up through the swing or when you set up at ball with your tilt

[@tannabarker6439]

I have this same question!

[@golflessons]

Either or! However, for it to square up in the swing, you need to be delivering through the ball and into the direction you want to start the ball and never make the ball your target! 👍😀

[@frankvuletin8700]

Shawn can this be used with driver if so do you close the face as much as with the iron. Thanks for the excellent videos and relatable drills. Cheers

[@golflessons]

Some golfers more closed and some less closed; depends on your equipment. Irons are very different than woods. see “how to put the ball in the way of your swing shawn clement”

[@JesseFragale]

Great tip Shawn. Curious; When I set up with the driver closed and neutral grip swing feels great contact is good. How do you move from this to having the Club Square address? I’d rather get to that point however when I do set up same grip (but Savs style address) all of a sudden my backswing and down swing mechanics cause all kinds of weird shots even a slice with such a strong grip. Thoughts?

[@golflessons]

Exactly! It does not matter what it looks like at address; it matters what happens dynamically when you deliver through the ball and past the intermediate point and into the direction you want the ball to start! also, don’t be so worried about the look and also give your system time to evolve with it!

[@josephgarsgarcia5475]

Good day! I was wondering if neutral closed is still possible with the driver as well? Thanks

[@golflessons]

You bet! See “most overlooked detail with driver shawn clement”

[@95AAA]

Hi. This is really insightful. Quick question, how do you know what angle works for you, is it always 45 degrees closed that would return it to square?

[@golflessons]

On average yes; but the best is experiment for yourself and see what works for you! If the amount is not enough and you are at 90 degrees, it means that your release is not happening; so you will want to see all our release videos on our premium channel www.wisdomingolfpremium.com and especially see the “important release update” video!

[@95AAA]

This is great I will go and have a look at the premium content! I noticed myself that I played better with a closed club face but I could never work out how to consistently set it at address such that it would come back square all the time. I have played to +4 with a closed club face. Given the tweaking of the club to get it closed would you recommend a grip like a tour velvet that doesn’t have much alignment on it or would you recommend a particular grip that helps / has a marker at your 45 degree mark? It seems to make sense to me that you’d have a grip where there is a marker on your 45 degree angle so you get it right everytime?

[@golflessons]

@@95AAA I prefer tour velvet; because there will be days where stronger is needed and other days when your release is so pure that you need to back off the face a bit

[@95AAA]

I really appreciate this. This has really helped me. It’s like a light bulb moment. I had noticed I played well with a closed face but I didn’t know how to get it set consistently / I didn’t know if playing this way was the right way either! So thank you!

[@golflessons]

@@95AAA you bet! My first taste was when I was beat by a guy with a 45 degrees closed face when I was a junior; final group! I thought I was going to beat him but he got me by 5 shots! 😝😝

[@dukeesq]

Glad you mentioned about the hook with a neutral grip, closed face. Natural draws now. Perfect! Also, closing the face a bit, will help deloft the face as well for a good compression. Good stuff as usual! Thanks!

[@golflessons]

Sounds like you found a nice pocket Matt! Let’s go! 👍😀

[@harver7]

Absolutely brilliant I'm one those 70 year young guys that hit a 7 iron 140 yards and mostly ends up left off my target so I adjust my body more right and end up right lol. Love this game. My driver is a slight draw down the middle of 190 carry, I'm 8 handicap from the white , so I chip and putt well thank goodness, Haha Anyway I'm going to try this lesson out this morning because I play almost every day, I love golf and yes I'm obsessed. My home course is links style in chilliwack BC. I ride a Cart because of right hip issues. Oh and I just won our senior club championship tournament in my flight, low gross off 75 very proud. But thank you for sharing your wisdom with all of us and yes I'll be checking in every week for more wisdom in golf. Please address us young guys okay thanks Harvey Brinkman

[@golflessons]

Right on Harvey! 💪👍🤘👌👊🫶

[@scottie2d145]

When I get the club face pointed to the sky I feel so powerful. The sensation I get is I’m about to slam a door as hard as I can. Even though the club face is considered closed at the top it feels like it’s open and ready to slam close on the golf ball with tremendous force.

[@budwalker4550]

Would you use a closed face for driver also?

[@golflessons]

Big time! Most don’t close enough! See “hit a honkin’ draw to hit straight shawn clement” and most overlooked detail with driver shawn clement”

[@chuckross8839]

Shawn , you always have the right wrist in line , never bent at the top of the backswing ? Left wrist looks a bit cupped ?

[@golflessons]

Just the way my wrists work! 👍😀

[@roddy8461]

I tried this grip and my goodness.. the feels and ball flights were beautiful. Thank you

[@golflessons]

Incredible huh?? You should see the miracles we perform here at the Academy every day! 😀👍

[@mikegriffith8078]

Shawn, Thanks so much for your time and videos. You Sav, and Mu are doing a fantastic job. The strong grip/closed club face at address morphing into a dynamic square club face at contact makes so much sense. As I have practiced swinging the club without the ball, my free flowing swing always had an open club face through and after contact. I am now in the process of switching to a closed club face. Here is my question: what happens to spin numbers and decent angle with such a delofted club? Am I looking at this incorrectly? Cheers, Mike

[@golflessons]

Hey Mike! You are still looking at this STATICALLY instead of Dynamically! See “weak grip vs strong grip shawn clement” and “most important video on grip ever shawn clement” and “delofting the club through proper tilt shawn clement”

[@DK-vn5eg]

tryed the hamergrip wow

[@michaelyoung3114]

Shawn, Helpful hint most golf grips have a line at the 45 degree spot. Any word on when a displaced Canadian can come up for a lesson from the US.

[@golflessons]

best time to come is between May 15 and September 15; see www.wisdomingolf.com and click on Lessons and then “at Royal Quebec”

[@jonbraenovich1674]

The lead left hand grip to be strong how far over on the top of the shaft should it come, does the heel pad come over to the top of the shaft or over to the right side of the shaft?

[@golflessons]

See “most important video on grip ever shawn clement”

[@adamalday01]

What’s Sav’s plan for golf? She seems very dialed in. My son is 5 now and he already loves the game as well. Thanks for all the great content

[@fretless05]

This is something I need to try, because I have decent clubhead speed and do tend to leave shots high and right. As you said, I always figured that I just needed to manipulate my wrists to get the face closed as I've worked hard on my swing path. Just curious, does this work for all the clubs in the bag? I do better at manipulating the clubface on shorter clubs, but always push-fade or slice woods. I've never thought about just closing the face.

[@golflessons]

just look at all the other comments! with the woods, you could easily have to close the face much more or in other situations, much less depending on if you have draw biased woods or not.

[@fretless05]

@@golflessons You know, the crazy thing is that I think I've done this at the range! I closed the face and hit it straight, but stopped doing it thinking that I needed to fix my swing, not compensate with a "cheat". From what you've shown, my swing could have been fine all along!

[@Revellien]

I find closing the face off a tee gives massive height and a nice slight draw.

[@MarKicks]

I hit the ball very hard with a strong grip. But the driver hook misses are BAD

[@golflessons]

Many close the face too much with the driver because of the curved face looking too open at address. Just back off with the driver and let the face open up a bit more at address!

[@philhanna4936]

Hi Shawn.....I have tried your strong grip method a few times. I can really feel the compression when I use it. BUT....I've always struggled with a hook and could never quite adjust to it and always revert back to a neutral grip but then I end up flipping with no power. This closed club face with neutral grip may be just what I need, cannot wait to try it ASAP!!!! One question....will this work with driver as well? Seems odd to have the driver face so closed at address, but I guess if it works then what the heck right? I will report back with the results. Thanks for your great content as always.... Phil H.

[@golflessons]

Hey Phil! see “through the ball vs at the ball shawn clement”

[@roadsaway18]

Thank you for all the help. I noticed that a lot of your students have a pretty big forward shaft lean at address. Is that something you recommend?

[@m.thomas2589]

It's due to part of his recommended setup - ball position. Check out his private WIG website, he goes into more depth there

[@malcolmbenn1051]

These are excellent video lessons ... any chance you could comment on attack angle with irons and driver with this grip?

[@golflessons]

See “most important video on grip ever shawn clement”😀👍

[@malcolmbenn1051]

@@golflessons just watched it and again another great and detailed video on the grip and why a "strong" grip works .... I didn't see any comments on attack angle when using this method and there may not be any .. I'll try searching attack angle and see what I find ... thanks for all these lessons