Testing the Jim Venetos golf swing - JVGA swing

Testing the Jim Venetos golf swing on the driving range. Will the Jim Venetos swing help me get better? And will I manage to do what he does... Find out in this video, as I do my best to test the JVGA swing after a bad round of golf with my own swing.
Everything Jim explaines about the physics and concept of his unique swing makes sense to me, it just sounds logical, but since I am so used to playing "my way" it is hard to forget it all, and start something new. But the Jim Venetos swing is very intriguing and interesting, so I had to test it.
What do you guys think of my test?
Remember to check out Jim´s channel here:
@Jim Venetos Golf Academy
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[@GolfDuff]

What is your opinion about the Jim Venetos golf swing?

[@pedroc6823]

Very hard swing to be still in. If I would suggest to you a swing system try the minimalist golf swing.,

[@robw1031]

Looks like a modified version of Stack N Tilt. The S&T swing is an easier way to stay centered. I use it on all three-quarter shots from 8I down

[@hongtao2932]

I think that JV swing is more natural than S&T swing. S&T puts more weight on lead side but bent too much from the hip and feels a little bit stuck and painful. JV swing also put more weight on lead side but pivot shoulder and hip to close position. I use single plane plus JV's pre set up and have a lot of solid strike than conventional swing.

[@kofno]

I'm in Jim's school. I love this swing. I can't imagine playing golf any other way.

[@hongtao2932]

I hope that I could come to USA from China recently and join JV Academy and have a face to face learning.

[@jimvenetosgolf]

Hi! I appreciate you trying to implement my system. You aren’t pivoting closed enough in the set up which is why the majority of your shots are going left. You’ll need to be about 65% more closed than you were in your video and then your best shot will be more common.

[@christopher419]

I fully committed to his method. I’m playing the best golf of my life. My biggest challenge: alignment! Basically if your too closed with stance and shoulders you will hook more. My ball striking is pure! My two biggest improvements are when I do two things. Try for absolute stillness and achieve soft, smooth tempo, when I do that I have ridiculous power. Made my first eagle on a par 4 last Friday. Played three holes today after a range session and was two under. Lipped putt and would have been three under. I’ve never made three birdies in a row ! Commit to this man it’s a major game changer

[@GolfDuff]

So cool that you have committed to the swing! Did you take his classes? It is so counter intuitive that stillness will give you more power, but I see that it does that for people. So that is really cool!

[@Somefatdude]

@@GolfDuff it doesn’t give you more power. It only does so if you struggle to hit the ball solid with a normal swing (because it is easier to hit a ball while not moving). That doesn’t mean it gives you more power, nor does it mean that this method is a better method.

[@profpat70]

At age 83, I've tried countless other swings. I keep coming back to this one.

[@tomdee3981]

I"m on and off with the JV swing. Actually hit over 50,000 balls in a year doing it on a Topgolf plan. I got it to work nicely but it feels nuts. Why? Because the golf club is "thrown", as everybody knows, and there is no throwing of anything where you don't go to the back foot with a shift. Would you throw a baseball or football by having 90% of your weight on the front foot? It would go nowhere. It's just not natural. I watched a video of Will Willcox (My Swing Evolution - greatest ballstrikers) and the guy is 40 degrees open with his whole body. I've been fooling with this open stance (not 40 degrees!) and the feeling of freedom through the ball is exactly what you can't get with JV. I always feel "blocked" coming through the ball with JV. Couples, Trevino, Bubba, even Nicklaus early on used the open stance. The problem is the club still has to be shallowed and it seems harder to do and the right side wants to pulverize the ball. So now I'm caught in between, in no-mans-land, jumping between 10 different swing methods like The Golf Test Dummy did in his videos on YT. Pull from the left side ( RotarySwing with Chuck Quinton, Clay Ballard...) or Hammer with the right hand (Marcus Edblad, Tom Saguto)? Open stance, square, closed? After years of experimentation I am lost. Used to shoot high 70s when younger but now, with these "instructional" videos, I don't know what planet I'm on. After years of "shallowing" drills they now are teaching OTT from the inside. At this point I'm thinking spark a blunt in the car before teeing off and cap it off with a few beers stashed in the bag during the round and see what happens.

[@GolfDuff]

I am afraid of getting as lost as this. I am also experimenting a bit, but what I now try to do is find “my swing”. But it is actually very hard! Good luck finding what works for you.

[@richardlussier5877]

Excellent strategy!

[@joemc6014]

Joined JV Academy last summer. Started in August and on Sept. 15 shot an 82. My avg score last summer before joining was in the low 90s. Keeping "Still" and keeping shoulders closed are my challenges. I recommend joining his Academy which includes video reviews of your swing. Btw... His putting stroke has also significantly improved my game. IMHO. his swing works and progression doesn't take long if you listen to his feedback. Proves an old dog can learn new tricks including a new golf swing! (66th BD 2 days ago.) Good Luck.

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks for commenting! Very good to hear that you like his swing and that it has helped you shoot lower scores. I will commit to it when I have more time to practice. Everything Jim says sounds so logical to me, so I think he can help anybody willing to work on it.

[@roberthorsham8087]

How do you join his academy

[@GolfDuff]

jimvenetosgolfacademy.com/

[@David-mu5rv]

I did about 2 months of the academy. I always thought I was a great ball striker. But, became even better with stillness. Staying closed and taking the arms and hands out of initiating "hitting" was critical for me. Swing impact drill will help get you there. Start with shorter swings. Good luck!

[@johnnyrotten5905]

I personally started his online course about 2 weeks ago. While I haven't been able to replicate my swing wit consistency yet, I have had some fantastic shots. I normally hit my driver about 230-240 with roll out. Played a round yesterday and cranked a 3-wood rollout to 260, then I proceeded to shank the following 8 iron directly into the woods. The power is there when done correctly.

[@GolfDuff]

Very interesting feedback. The second ball into the woods sounds very familiar to me😄 I will probably do his course in the future, just need the weather to be a little better here in Norway first.

[@Cats3141]

JV swing overcomes my habit of over-rotation, gives me consistency, and even adds power. Rational thought wins compared to conventional ideas. Even driver works better.

[@TAYLORFAN50]

You don't need the Venetos golf swing, the issue is with your alignment and point of contact. I recommend Tom Saguto's videos to cure both. You have a nice swing by the way. 👍

[@sal26]

During covid lock down while bored out of my mind, I came to this "epiphany" of a swing on my own by using an random 9 iron found in my garage . I played a few times in my 20s, as I'm not very good, but just swinging the club with my lead arm straight and making contact with the ball, I realized the concept of being still with one arm and shifting weight to the left. Later, I naturally set up with sort of a pivot and a two handed swing that does not destroy my back at age 50. Now I can't enough of these videos.

[@fredplott7348]

There is no better way to a great swing than Jim's Venetos...it's the "Simple Truth" !!! The skill is to learn to be still playing from a preset position that locks in a preset proper path for power and accuracy...Jim delivers the facts about the flaws in conventional swing and is absolutely correct in what he is teaching...stay with it and commit to this swing and you will play outstandingly consistent Golf !!!

[@3rdGorilla]

I have come to realize that if you do as Jim says, keep the weight forward and shoulders closed it does work, the only time I hit bad shots is when I try and kill it and do a weight shift.

[@767driver]

Just finished my third lesson with Jim Venetos. An amazing teacher with great insight. I hope to drop to single-digit handicap under his tutelage.

[@GolfDuff]

Cool! Yeah, Jim seems like an awesome teacher and a great guy in general.

[@jasongordon8489]

I've switched over to his swing this past month and dropped from an 8 to a 5 HCP. It's the real deal. Here's my 2 cents: your weight isn't far enough on your front foot and your shoulders are opening too much through contact IMO. The swing path should follow, more or less, the shoulder line through the swing, which should be closed to target.

[@GolfDuff]

Sounds like it worked for you then. I am going to sign up to his class I think. Do you take his classes?

[@jasongordon8489]

@@GolfDuff not yet, but I think I will, I've just looked at his vids

[@SongIslandBand-hp6it]

Been using it about 2-3 years. Seen dozens of hours of his videos. My friends think I’m nuts. I’ve had my best score (81) with it but not consistent. Biggest issue is I have a terrible book - especially on irons. His more recent videos have more swings less talking and from 2 different angles which helps. I’m committed though. I wish I could have him teach me in person. I think I have my ball too far back in stance.

[@sherwinjoseph3737]

Great video, i started watching Jim's videos this year in April, i have been committed. It is now May 31 and i have had two good rounds based on JV swing. one was 88 and one was 84. I average at least 6 pars a round with some mess up holes. Stick to it. it works.

[@GolfDuff]

Great to hear. Everyone talks so positive about the JV swing, and I see in his videos that it does work, so I guess I have to commit soon.

[@MaFaKeys]

I only came across Jim today as I struggled a lot and watched some videos. I remember a while ago I had a little more success with effortless shots with a setup like that, except it wasn’t pivoted as far as in Jim’s videos. I tried his setup today and initially was still trying to swing to fast and relaxed a bit more and let the club do the work. The results were amazing. I hit about 80 balls with 9/8/7/5, 4h/3w/driver. Every shot was a draw!! And with less clubhead speed and also a bit less ball speed, all shots went farther than I’m used to. I used my launch monitor and videos myself and was amazed with the results and the consistency. Looking back at the video and yours it looks like both you and me are not pivoting our trail foot out enough and not closing the shoulders far enough in comparison to Jim’s setup. In his videos it looks to me as if he is as much as 45 degrees in relation to the target.

[@MaFaKeys]

Today I took it to the course for the first time. I’m about a 20 ish handicap and shot an 87 today. With plenty of chances to be around 82 if my putting would have been a bit better. Thank you Jim, I hope I found something I can maintain and even improve further!

[@GolfDuff]

WOW, that's an amazing score. My best round ever is 85. And I have never been close to beating it again. And I am 16 a handicapper. Sounds like you should stick to the Venetos swing. I am planning to take his online school this season. Just waiting for the snow to go away.

[@johnoxley1946]

I've been practising Jim's swing at teh range (only once a week) for the past 3 weeks and took it to the course last weekend. My score wasn't the greatest (104), but I put that down to having to play a couple of holes with a badly pinched sciatic nerve, which I did during a T shot. Once the nerve got released and I was able to move and swing with ease, my ball striking was pretty awesome, although I was still moving around abit as many of teh shots went either to the right or a pull shot. I also need to close my stance more and get it closer to the 45* angle Jim talks about. I also need to adjust my ball position more to teh center of my stance and also narrow my stance. In all of Jim's videos he looks as thoug his stance (regardless of teh club he is using) is no more than hip distance apart or narrower. Will be persevering with Jim's swing as I just want to be able to start nad play decent golf again. I used to be an 8 handicap arund 12 years ago, but these days struggle to break 100.

[@nol_clss]

Glad to see JV a swing follower! Commit to it and stay still.

[@GolfDuff]

I have not taken Jims classes yet, but plan to in the future. Your swing looks great by the way!

[@nol_clss]

@@GolfDuff you’ll do it when you’re ready. Thanks for your comment on my swing, I signed up and committed right away. The swing itself continues to teach me like Jim is there with me at all times. Best time I’ve invested in a golf swing learning.

[@johnmcintyre8249]

Jim V has a saying "Still is a skill" If you can stay still and swing slower the ball rockets and it's easy on the body.

[@forcabrasil5881]

Try and feel that you're keeping a constant pressure on your lead foot. That's your main mental thought. That really helped me keep steady, still, closed and weight forward. I only play a handful amount of times a year these days. Let me know if this helps

[@GolfDuff]

I think having this thought would be very helpful for me. I´ll definitly try focusing on this next time I try.

[@bunkermagic6842]

His swing works, and you are not tired after practicing, what he really teaches is how to let the club do the work

[@GolfDuff]

Yeah, this is what people that have tried his swing keep saying. Everthing in Jims swing makes sense to me, so I believe it is a good swing.

[@wreckim]

Over the last 7 years, I've gone out to the golf course with the Venetos swing probably ten times. My goal is always to break 80, which I do about 1/4 times or so as a 7 handicapper. The Venetos system, is probably 8/10 breaking 80. I don't use it more often, because I watch other videos, other instructors, and I get wrapped up in thinking I can get more distance this way or that way. But honestly, this method and Paul Wilson's are easily the most repeatable...especially Venetos IMO.

[@GolfDuff]

Sounds like you should commit to the Venetos swing with those numbers. I will probably try his classes next season.

[@bradholt8755]

I am going to commit to the JV swing this coming spring. I have dabbled in it before and I like the concept. I am a 12 handicap looking to get down in the single digits.

[@GolfDuff]

So cool. I would love to hear how you are doing when you start. Please let me know

[@bradholt8755]

@@GolfDuff I will keep you updated.

[@darrenhadden1037]

Great video! I think it works! I would love to see you hit driver and also if you could post distance. Im not sure if you have a launch monitor? Thanks

[@GolfDuff]

Hello Darren! Sorry for the late reply... I don´t have a launch monitor unfortunatly, but I could go inside for an updated video and do some shots on the Trackman. That could actually be fun. Thanks for commenting by the way!

[@commentwhendrunk]

Made all my money back with jvga swing...pure and simple. Stillness is the key.

[@hocheye]

Looks like you weren't closed enough on the second swing. I tried this and it worked. I was to closed at one point and was coming around to the ball, not shallow and descending but it was working with a slight hook. The next time I go to the range I will adjust my set up and keep my core still. From what I have tried it feels very easy swinging the club instead of thinking about everything before I swing.

[@warrenbeazley8699]

Been a student of Jim since lockdown. Although I won’t be breaking any course records, my game has improved immensely. Ball striking, knowing why the poor shots are occurring, confidence with short game and putting. But you have to play “all in”. Either adopt Jim’s methods or do not (I sounded like Yoda).

[@4star993]

May the force be with you 😊

[@JDMGOLF]

wow !! JVGA swing

[@GolfDuff]

Have you ever tried it?

[@grahamshedd]

Am trying this now and am impressed by the ease of now hitting a draw. Am having issues with a fade just cannot get to grips with it. Still trying to

[@waynesaliba5509]

Hi, been with JVG swing off and on for 12 years been a member for years, it is as advertised, pivot, be still and you can really hit great shots. HOWEVER you cannot kid yourself. You either do it right or as any other swing method it will not work. I came back to it recently and was rewarded with good to great shots and just shot an 82 from the blue tees. Yellow are the back ones at my club, so about 6486 yds. Tend to hit soft draws to straight shot. Why do not like to pivot too shut…..just my preference. But again it is as advertised.

[@GolfDuff]

Cool to hear about your experience with the Venetos swing. I will without a doubt enroll in his online school in the future. Just need more time to practice first. Life is busy.

[@davidk8457]

I like Jim he's a great teacher ... weight on left side 60-65%, close your shoulders a little more, could drop the right foot back an inch or two and just remain extremely quiet in your swing. Should produce a simple in to out swing path. It's the woods you'll need to work on I think.

[@steveblair8196]

You keep turning your hips in back swing. I just turned 70. I can’t turn hips from neutral setup. It causes back pain. Jim’s method, if done correctly(preset and be still) definitely works. I hit better than I have in ten years. It takes time, can’t do it in a few swings.

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks for your comment Steve! I think Jims system is great, and I use it for hitting draw now with some luck. But I haven´t commited to it still. But considering doing it in the future.

[@cklam8722]

We've all been there. Suggest you try JV method with bump and run shot for about 500 balls first to groove the JV Set Up.

[@GolfDuff]

That sounds like a good way to start. Have you taken his online school?

[@cklam8722]

@@GolfDuff Couldn't afford it. l watch JVGA YT channel, and learnt from JVGA students' feedback by following Chad at Golf Test Dummy (GTD) from Week 1 - 12. Self-tutoring, analysed Jim's swing theories, and practice on the range. It's been two years. I'm 85% converted and hitting 9 iron 150 yds. That's 20 yds further than before. No hand force, just Jim's set up.

[@Koboltgolf]

I’ve been working on lately to produce a draw, the easiest way so far is to close my hips at setup. I will try out jv swing in future, it sounds promising

[@GolfDuff]

Let me know how it goes if you try the Jim Venetos swing then, I am curious to hear your take on it.

[@Koboltgolf]

@@GolfDuff so, I’ve been doing a lot of practice lately. And think I’ve found my swing. It’s more like the eureka swing, check it out on KZbin. Open stance, preset hips slightly closed, and come down from inside of ball and out a bit. Not so much Jim at all, maybe just the closed set hips. Im also very inspired by Shawn clement and his thought of having the target n mind and sling the club towards target, that makes the peak speed in the swing more after impact.

[@jeromebalbi9301]

I use since a few months now a combination of Venetos swing and Moe Norman swing (single plane). Real benefit for me is I can produce good, solid shots even under pressure like in a competition. It gives me the feeling I can repeat the strike over and over again.

[@GolfDuff]

Sounds great. Wish I had the same kind of repeatable swing.

[@jeromebalbi9301]

@@GolfDuff I think with Venetos you have 75% of job done (for driver, Woods, long & mid irons). Add a little of Moe. For your short game, stick to your intuition. 👌

[@bmoretti89]

I think the most important takeaway from his swing is that almost all golfers come over the top. If you can learn that your shoulders control your launch angel you can shape your shots. What I picked up was keep your shoulders from opening early will allow you to hit draws.

[@GolfDuff]

Hello Robert! Thanks for commenting. I think you are on to something. The shoulders and the over the top move has been my biggest problem for years. Need to start working on this more in the future!

[@StephenR-nf9wb]

I didn't think I could do it, but I actually made it through this entire video. Thanks for keeping it under 4 minutes....

[@GolfDuff]

Glad I made this video short, so that you kept watching! Ha,ha!

[@Tall-Cool-Drink]

Do you hit as far as using the "conventional" swing?

[@GolfDuff]

On my test it seemed like the shots was going even further, probably because of the spin characteristics of the ball, but you have to take into account that I did in no way, shape or form manage to hit the Jim Venetos swing.

[@rlmonson]

Good morning. I use Jim’s swing but am certainly not an expert. May I suggest that you set up even deeper in your draw stance? In other words drop your right foot even further behind your lead foot. Also be sure to keep your shoulders closed longer. You appear to be looking for the ball far too early which results in opening your shoulders early. Your swing path is smooth and your tempo is decent. Stay with it, you’re very close and you are already making very good contact. That’s a good blast with an 8 iron. All the best!

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks for your insight Rick! I’ll try this next time I’m on the range

[@rlmonson]

@@GolfDuff good luck man. I’m going to the range today to do the same. I got to a point where I really liked my swing (not Jim’s approach) but it’s just too hard on my back so beginning today I am committing to Jim’s approach again. I was using it 2 years ago but had a hard time fading the ball which is a requirement on my club course on 6 holes. I’ll be in touch with Jim though and am confident he’ll help me through it.

[@citanullunatic4084]

@rimonson wrote - "You appear to be looking for the ball far too early..." This is a brilliant way to put the problem of casting or coming over the top. I'll definitely remember this!

[@metalheads-golf]

I've seen some of his vids and tried something similar with more weight on the front leg. But currently am busy with trying to keep the swing more compact and not overswing. Looks good Klaus. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@GolfDuff]

Keep doing what you are doing Metalheads, it seems to work as long as you can get over the tee shot fear😀

[@metalheads-golf]

@@GolfDuff 😎

[@vasonar]

Stiillness, my friend

[@GolfDuff]

Sounds so simple, but not easy to do😃

[@PancreaticJournal]

After Jim Venetos started coaching me, I dropped 35 shots and now regularly shoot in the low 80’s with my best round a 76. I am 57 and alsi have MS and started playing at 54. Now. I must say that your demo of Jim Venetos swing is very flawed. I would love to see another demo after you send your video reviews to Jim.

[@GolfDuff]

Hi Stephen! Great to hear how your game has changed for the better after starting with Jim. I really believe in what he is teacthing, but haven´t taken the step to join yet. My take in his swing is completely wrong, and even Jim commented this on my video. But I did hit better then what I did on the course right before this anyway, so it does help to try and stay still. Thanks for commenting, and great to hear about your progress.

[@bigcroc2797]

Start with club grounded by your trail leg, Start backswing from there. A lot easier to make straight tight draws

[@GolfDuff]

A great tips, thanks Croc!

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

open your right foot about 20 degrees at address that will help you keep your body in that back swing position that Jim teaches

[@GolfDuff]

Oh, thank you for pointing this out, I am sure it will help.

[@beedevil11]

Doesn't Jim use a 45 degree address?

[@GolfDuff]

He does... And I actually thought I did too, but looking at the footage later I see that I am no way near what he does.

[@TheBridget1953]

It looks like you are not dropping your front shoulder and putting all your weight on it before you hit the ball

[@GolfDuff]

Hi Des! I think you are correct, it is far from the right way to set up and do the swing. I still transfer my weight, even if it was to a lesser degree than my usual swing. But definitly not a Venetos swing.

[@lageronimo8012]

I think the JV swing has the front shoulder goes UP on the downswing and does not go back behind you it stays on that imaginary wall. instead of Up and AROUND the BACK.

[@GolfDuff]

I am not completely sure what you mean, but I got to admit I don't know exactly how to do the Jim Venetos swing, so I guess I would have to take his class to know more. Have you taken his school?

[@gzman1]

I like Jim's swing, his left shoulder goes nowhere near under his chin. just saying

[@dhovious6247]

I have watched his videos. Honestly I’m skeptical. Several unique swings being professed out there. Many I’ve tried. The thing about Jim that I’ve noticed is you rarely see him hitting driver. Hmmmmm!

[@GolfDuff]

I have seen a video of his today actually, where he hits the driver, and the ball seem to fly perfectly in a draw. What he is saying about his swing just makes sense to me, even though I am not exactly qualified to tell anyone that his swing works. Because as Jim said in one of the comments here, I am not doing his swing in my video😄 This video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJfVgKJ3bZ2dhJo

[@vasonar]

Give it a little more attention and time. you're getting there.

[@GolfDuff]

Thanks! I will try this some more, and probably take Jims classes also. That will definitly help!

[@joecurran]

It doesn't look like jv's set up to me, not enough pivot and your a bit giddy on your feet but if your interpretation of his set up works for you then happy days If you want height try with your weight on back foot and keep it there 👍

[@GolfDuff]

I totally agree with you... I am not even close to doing the Venetos swing. I have lot of work to do on my swing, so the search continues. Do you play with the JV swing?

[@joecurran]

@@GolfDuff I haven't tried it yet, I'm working on Moe's single plane swing for the last two years or so and find it a game changer on the tee box, done away with the slicing completely not confident with the irons so I will definitely try venetos set up with the irons for consistency, played a lot of pitch and putt for years and always put the body weight on the back foot with the ball forward in a wide stance, result super height small bit of spin on landing very confident and aggressive with the sand wedge because I know how much to give in back swing for the distance to pin so I suppose because that was the set up I used for years that it made the single plane easier for me to adapt to because I was always inclined to leave the back foot on the ground ( frozen), the head never moved at least that's what it felt like to me I knew where the ball was instantly after the strike without trying to look, I listened to the ball landing , always stayed focused on the writing on the ball and picked it up on the down swing never restricted the follow through, never done anything with my wrists deliberately so the habits were already there for the single plane swing to work for me.

[@rickriegodedios1864]

Committ more of your stance on your left since you are still pivoting and shifting weight. I have tried the swing, and it’s very efficient and compact

[@GolfDuff]

I will definitly try to commit more on my left side.

[@NAVY1968]

Back foot position

[@GolfDuff]

So you mean my back foot should be more behind me?

[@mikecrook8434]

Are you putting about 70% of your weight on your forward (left) leg? That's what he said to do.

[@GolfDuff]

I don't even remember how my weight was this day. I feel like almost everything was wrong😁

[@rangers-qt6fx]

Looks like your coming over the top a bit

[@GolfDuff]

Yes, you are so right! And that has always been my biggest problem. Hopefully I can fix it eventually.

[@rickriegodedios1864]

Your weight is shifting with the JV swing which is not correct.

[@GolfDuff]

Absolutely right. I see that I failed enormously

[@garymcsullea7330]

Stance is not closed enough.

[@GolfDuff]

I definitely agree looking back at it now

[@profpat70]

You Pivot to the right-but then lose the pivot.

[@GolfDuff]

Yeah, I realized later that this happened. Your feel vs what you are actually doing is so different😁

[@williamearl1662]

Your swing does not look anything like the JV style.. He looks way more closed, and his hand fall rather than being pulled down.

[@GolfDuff]

You are so right, I felt like I did his swing, but was not even close😬

[@yuh9237]

Still not set correctly

[@GolfDuff]

I know, feel vs reel is not the same

[@golpher12]

A major key to Jim Venetos swing is to close your stance and shoulders. You didn't do that.

[@GolfDuff]

So true. The funny thing is I felt like I did it. But looking back at the material later reveal that I really was not even close to doing it. Feel vs real is not the same thing for sure.

[@peterrumbelow7397]

You didn't have the correct setup position.

[@GolfDuff]

Yes, that was my big problem. I am sure it would be beneficial to do Jim's classes.

[@pulldpin67]

Your setup is not like his at all... you have to drop your right foot back more... ..

[@GolfDuff]

I saw a few of Jims videos recently, and his back foot is way much more back than mine. Thanks for commenting by the way!

[@pulldpin67]

@@GolfDuff I've learned everyone is different...you just have to do what feels good to you at setup..and go from there..there are so many experts on here telling you what to do...just do what works for you...

[@GolfDuff]

@pulldpin67 best comment so far! Thanks for the support Pullpin👍

[@MartialGolf]

No offense but you’re not really doing the JV swing

[@GolfDuff]

I thought I was when I was there, but when editing the video later I saw the same thing as you mention. My swing looks nothing like the Venetos swing, as he also mentioned here in the comments section😁 I will probably take his class in the future.

[@gerx18]

Tried it ,didn't take to it .

[@GolfDuff]

I want to try, but feel like I have too little time to practice now in the winter time.

[@brendonoehme8707]

Sorry this is nothing like the Jim Venetos swing. You are pivoting, then you go back to a traditional stance prior to hitting. Nothing like the swing at all! I have done the course and have a complete understanding of how the swing works. I don't believe you should be posting videos claiming this is his technique when it is nothing like it as it's an insult to Jim's method.

[@GolfDuff]

Jim also said that my failed attempt was nothing like his swing, and I totally agree. It was a fail for sure😄

[@darrenhadden1037]

@@GolfDuff I thought you had the right idea and you hit some quality shots....It works!

[@cmaximus7627]

Brendon, I agree with your assessment. However, I think your comment is a bit harsh, do you think? Border line arrogant if you ask me!

[@keviniwankow8294]

Just take two weeks off and quit altogether

[@GolfDuff]

Will never quit, been playing better than ever lately.

[@willydewit5862]

Yes I don't play much golf . I learn from his video s . Its amazing the swings i have . They r effort less . Its a natural swing once u turn ur body into position

[@GolfDuff]

Great to hear! His swing is amazing!

[@alanmartins6349]

You're not doing it correctly. it works like a charm when done correctly.