THIS DRILL Made Me A Golfer Who Shoots Consistently In The 70's

[@joecool621]

Eric, I'm a 26 handicap who started golfing 2 years ago. I watched this video earlier today and immediately took it to the range this evening after work. Best I've felt after a range session in a long time. Absolute stripe show. A few hooks but mostly draws with no slices whatsoever. This did more for me than any instructional video on KZbin has to date. THANK YOU.

[@CogornoGolf]

Lets go!! Love it Joe!

[@yooper9062]

@@CogornoGolf Do you have a drill similar for someone who wants to a hit a consistent power fade? I like the fade more as to me it's more forgiving. When I play a draw a miss can be a big hook left.

[@sthayer198]

I gotta say after listening to this it makes so much more sense. I want to go the range but currently nursing an upper back from my bad over the top swing, that I’ve managed into a strong fade.. now I have something new to try because that motion felt more natural after I pulled this damn muscle doing my old natural 😅

[@shawnkhemsurov6559]

Came here to leave the same comment, so I'll just 2x this one haha. Best video I've seen

[@jmack619]

I had a great lesson on this yesterday with a great coach up here in East Canada? Thankyou Eric and Dr Richard!

[@tobyperkins8398]

13:00 to 13:37 Holy smokes! The clouds part, the light breaks through...THAT's why I'm hitting to the right even though I'm not coming over the top. I have never heard anyone else explain this before. Wonderful point. Worth the whole video. One of those insights that is thunderingly obvious once it is pointed out.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love that Toby!! Glad to hear that an appreciate it!

[@anthonydicianni3509]

Hands down my favorite YT instructor. I feel like every drill he gives is helping my swing. Shooting in low 80’s hoping to break into the 70’s this year.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for the support! Appreciate you being here with us👊

[@missourivalleyarms4264]

BEST TIP EVER!! I went from hitting inconsistent weak fades to making consistent square face contact and hitting compressed straight lasers. This is a true game changer. Thanks Eric for sharing your knowledge- keep it up, I'm subscribed for life!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate your support! Glad this one helped!!

[@mikemoodie]

This is a superb video! Probably all we all need to work on as a long term project. The point at the end about the effect of body rotation really resonates with me - timing is still so important. You're a legend Eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Mike! Appreciate your support!!

[@termn8er123]

Eric, the timing of this video was perfect for me. I have been struggling with my scoring and consistancy this year. I went from an 11 to 13.8. I have increased practicing but struggled with what to focus on. Also been pulling the ball and fading it when I was a drawer of the ball. Now with this video, in one short practice session then off to the course, my draw was back and I was so much more consistant. I shot my lowest round in over a month all from this simple method. But now I know what to work on, during my practice sessions. Thanks so much.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hell yeah love to hear that! My pleasure!

[@frank671]

Great video. Eric is the best. No one explains the drills and shows you how to do it in plain English like Eric does.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Frank!👊

[@rossschlabach7038]

Thanks so much for this video! I haven’t been able to find a video that explains all the steps this easily. Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well, Ross!

[@block19row13]

This video came along at the exact right time for me. I've been struggling with my game for the past 18 months and I played yesterday and wanted to quit. I came across this yesterday afternoon and watched around 5 times. I went to the range this morning and just concentrated on this alone with an 8 iron. Although i didnt see any draws, my ball flight was holding up against a 2 club left to right cross wind, so I'm positive. By the end of the session i was smoothing 7 irons to a 160 target, so noticed an increase in distance. Like many people i am guilty of watching KZbin golf tips and trying new things almost weekly, and this has really made my game suffer. Like the man says in the video, concentrate on this for the next 6, 12, 18 24 months. And that is exactly what i plan to do.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that----right time right place :) Hope this continues to serve you well!

[@block19row13]

@@CogornoGolfwould love to see a version of this specific to driver

[@CogornoGolf]

This applies to all clubs my friend!👊

[@johngolden8549]

Excellent lesson on a method to consistently draw the ball with a strong grip, with wrist movement closing the clubface during the backswing, in coordination with proper arm rotation after the clubface release during the downswing.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you John! Hope it helps!

[@perry33]

I have gotten caught up in the hold-off, body turn thing and I went from being able to draw the ball to missing right. This video speaks volumes to me!! Thanks for clearing this up. I now have a game plan as to going back to releasing the arms!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Perry--you got it :)

[@shawncoley6350]

I just started playing summer before last. I have a friend who is pretty good at golf and last weekend he got me doing the keeping the wrist hinged and rotating body until I hit the ball. When I went to the other evening to hit. I was jacked up. Thanks guys for bringing this up. I’m going to get that out of my head and go with your teaching. Thanks.

[@Nick_TE]

12:16 😂too true. Great video, I was working on these exact things with my swing coach last lesson and have been exaggerating these things every morning when I go to the range with great results.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it!

[@wesleydans]

I’ve been golfing for a little over a year now. I have watched a ton of videos (including yours) and I have never been able to hit a draw. I always fade the ball and my miss is a big ol’ slice from right to left (left handed). I saw this video, I just went to the range, and I focused on strong grip, club face down in the takeaway with wrist angles, and arm rotation on the way through. Wow, Eric. I didn’t hit one single fade. Majority were draws with a few hooks and pushes. I’m shocked. Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help. I currently shoot in the 90’s, but I have a good feeling I’m about to break 90 real soon now.

[@CogornoGolf]

Fantastic to hear! Glad this one is helping!

[@dangldeez]

I just appreciate the education. Action/reaction, how the body works in the golf swing. Been golfing 30 years and love learning why and how stuff happens when watching your vids. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure my friend! Thank you for watching!

[@mitchy7051]

Hi Eric - wanted to say i have been watching your videos for many years and thank you so much for providing high quality content:) much appreciated. and yes i have subscribed to your website in the past.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! My pleasure !

[@jamiesloan7259]

I’m scratch now, but I went through the same “progression” as everyone else. I naturally started off slicing. Horrible grip. Horrible path. Lots of things wrong. I gradually got my scores down into the eighties, by just simply getting better with “strike”, and with my chipping n putting. However, this was pretty much a dead end road, until I learned how to draw the ball. I changed my grip, and path, and at first, I actually fought a hook. I could occasionally shoot in the seventies on a good day, if I sorta tamed the hook a little. I started to then understand more about path, and face. I learned to work the ball either direction, and with a solid short game, started shooting seventies pretty often. It was when I could hit a 10 yard draw, OR a 10 yard fade, and “strike” was almost a non-issue, when my game changed forever. He’s so correct about “grip” being a VERY key factor. Listen to this man. He will get you there. I shot even par 72 yesterday, with a very average approach shot day. The key to scratch is STRIKE. I only hit 3-4 slightly thin irons shots, and only 1 low runner with driver. However, all of them was within 80% of my intended distance(very playable). Everything else was pretty solid. To me…. Strike is king! You absolutely can’t chunk, or skull your way around the golf course.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it

[@Fab5foLyfe]

This is where I'm at, stuck in the mid-high 70s - low 80s mostly because of short game and occasional high 80s because of inconsistency off the tee with a hook. Normal flight is a slight 3 yard draw but when I lose control of it it's gone left. I can't even think about hitting a ball left to right anymore. What changes did you make to control your draw so you wouldn't hook and could actually hit a fade when necessary? Thanks.

[@jamiesloan7259]

@@Fab5foLyfe I will tell you how I work the ball left to right now…. I set up a little closer to the ball. This steepens my swing some, and let’s me swing slightly out to in. I’ll turn my hips, and shoulders a little harder from the top. This kicks the club out a little, so I don’t get stuck. But, the key for me is right side bend through impact. This stabilizes the face. The face has to be slightly open to the path to produce a left to right shape. Face controls start direction, and path controls side spin.

[@Fab5foLyfe]

@@jamiesloan7259 Gotcha thanks for the reply, that all makes sense I'll mess with it at the range

[@sandyr5195]

The face sends it and the path bends it.

[@erik2446]

Very helpful discussion of what you see in your lessons. Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate it!

[@nickcam21]

Hi Eric. Excellent video as always! This great drill has turn my slice into a draw by implementing this over the last 3 months (along with your over shallowing alignment stick stations). I’ve now started to overdraw/high hook. You mention fine tuning with body rotation but I’m worried about rotating too much or using drills that have me swinging more left given I’ve worked hard to get rid of the slice and over the top move recently.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Nick! Yeah thats NORMAL and GOOD! 1. You can REDUCE the amount you are doing the things to make it draw (less path in to out, less closing face) OR 2. Add something else to even it out (body rotation like you mention, more shaft lean at impact, etc) I would need to see your swing to say for sure which FOR YOU is best. IF you dont sort it send vids to www.cogornogolf.com/freetrial and I can help!

[@funkster007]

Eric, the way you articulate everything about the golf swing is so smooth. So easy to grasp. Thanks for all of your tips. This one I needed big time! 👍

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate that :)

[@steveng8727]

Great tips Eric and confirmed by Paddy Harrington- 'most need to focus on hands & arms which is 85% of clubhead speed'.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Steven!

[@TheKansasfan1]

I’m an 8-10 handicap and I agree with everything in the video. It is great advice. I’m blessed to be able to shape my shots exceptionally well and it is my short game and sometimes putting that gets me! I don’t love tip 2 about the flattening the wrists to close the club face to the line. I have always found thinking about wrists is tough in the golf swing. I had a pro friend of mine give me a great tip to accomplish the same thing but easier to execute. “Knuckles down” He called it. Take the club away with the handle of the club facing the target as it comes back (that insures you don’t take it to the inside and open the club face) and as you get back past the right foot get the feeling of turning knuckles (left knuckle for right handed golfer) downward just a bit. The handle pointing at the target and the slight knuckles down keeps everything on line as long as the first two tips Eric mentions are strictly adhered to, proper grip and rotating the arms. I’ve found I automatically rotate my arms if I just finish like Eric does or the top of my right hand over my left and wrapped around my shoulders so I know I finish my swing with belt buckle left of target. “Hold it like a pro” On the finish!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the feedback and support!

[@jerrysmith1828]

I watched a lot of golf videos on KZbin. Eric, your stuff is the best. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you Jerry! Appreciate that!

[@harrypeeters5211]

Awesome video, I'm shooting low 80s so definitely going to try this. Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Harry! Hope it serves you well!

[@baldamerican1333]

Eric thank you, I started doing this for my last three rounds, has helped me beyond belief.

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure---love to hear that!

[@sheilasmith5323]

Arm rotation on the way through really was an eye opener for me. Thanks for this😊

[@CogornoGolf]

Our pleasure, Sheila! Hope it serves you well!

[@4golfing]

I have arthritis in my hands and difficulty holding on to the club with a strong swing. This video looks amazing and going to try it today to see if it helps. Thank you so much

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well!

[@Pdxgunfighter]

This was the video I needed. I have a consistent weak fade or strong fade with the lingers irons and I’m going to start trying this at the range next session because I notice I have a tendency to have a open club face

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one helps ya....stick with it over time...I've used this many many times over successfully

[@matthewgarthwait3787]

Eric, thanks again for this super straightforward, actionable advice. I've commented before and I'm sure you read and recall every post :), but I'm a recovering baseball player who has only been committed to golf for a couple of years now. Struggling to train my body to swing in to out instead of the disastrous over the top I started with. This kind of drill and explanation is so helpful for someone like me, and I've been working on it for several weeks. I'm having success with my short to mid-irons, but still struggling with hybrids and definitely driver. I'm wondering if you could show us a similar or even the same drill but using a driver instead. The difference in setup and attack angle screw me up big time. I know it's the same concept, but I think the driver swing is more difficult to deal with for an amateur like me. If not, no worries. I just feel like a driver-focused video would be helpful to your fans out there. Thanks much! BTW - I'll be signing up for your online site soon.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Matthew! For sure----it is the same concept like you mention but due to the angle of attack/setup some pieces do have to change. 1. I will link some resources below that may help 2. Of course we would need to see your swing to say FOR SURE what exactly YOU need to do to help with the driver. Once we can diagnose the root issues we can get to fixing it! How to draw driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2WxYX-MebCAlas&pp=ygUURXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGRyaXZlciA%3D General Driver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV7dc617Zr2tba8&pp=ygUURXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGRyaXZlciA%3D With a real student: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2S8k2CvaqeXhpY&pp=ygUURXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGRyaXZlciA%3D

[@mick19421]

This is a must for me. Brilliant Teacher.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Mick!

[@SteveDorrans]

Brilliant. My path was +1 to +2 but now I have my face closed to the path by a few degrees I have managed to hit some really consistent pull hooks.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope this one serves you well, Steve! Appreciate you watching!

[@chrisklecker]

Absolutely right about the body. Some of my hits are very ungraceful but that ball was going straight down the middle. My handicap I can tell is going down. I need to work on my irons. This will help! Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊Hope this one helps, David!

[@chrisklecker]

@@CogornoGolf Not yet. Still hitting it hard left. It draws but it's already going hard left. I also chunk.... A LOT

[@mgalic]

Excellent content, Eric. I have a strong grip and try to keep my wrist flat/slight bow but that feels like it closes the face too much. If I full release I hook it. So I try to hold off the face and then come the inconsistent shots, draw, hook, push.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, Mark! I'd need to see your swing to give you the best advice here! Send us your swings at www.cogornogolf.com 👊 Would love to work together!

[@99GOLF]

I saw people doing this drill and it really works! Highly recommend

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Hope it continues to serve you well!

[@eugenedeleon448]

I just started last year in November and I’m really excited to try this technique. Thx eric!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it helps your game, Eugene!

[@dougskinner9625]

Eric, I've been watching your videos (from afar) for a year or so. This one finally hit home. Had to watch this video at least 3-4 times, before I finally got it. I'm almost 69, been a mid to low 20 handicapper for all too long, have physical issues (2 knee replacements, arthritis, neuropathy in my feet)...yeah I'm a bit of a hot mess. Ha. Long story short...I took your 3 principles out to the driving range today and worked on them through my basket of 100 golf balls. Don't think I've ever hit the golf ball as well in my entire life. Didn't hit a slice or even a remote fade the entire bucket. All were draws and some big hooks 20 yards left...but you said that was a good "miss" and so I was cool with it. This tended to disappear as I hit my way through the bucket...must have been self adjusting in a good way. In general, my shots had good power behind them and unlike anything I've ever hit recently. My normal 7 iron is a 140 yd shot...today more like 165 which is great for my age bracket and handicap range. I even tried to use these same principals (strong grip, closing the club face on the way back, and releasing the club face coming through the ball) with my driver with impressive results. Mostly straight to drawing drives in the 230-250 yd range. On the white tees, this will really work well for me. Thanks for you great presentations, clear descriptions of what you are trying to accomplish, and practice drills. You are a great teacher and great fun to watch and listen too. BTW...wish I had such a balanced and beautiful swing as yours. I'll just have to be happy with the difference you've already made in mine.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear that Doug---heading in the right direction!!

[@johnnyquest1012]

Fantastic lesson! Great job and thank you!🤙🤙

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@jasonfromthebay6282]

Thanks Eric !! Great lesson. ⛳🏌️‍♂️💫

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, Jason!

[@mikemoodie]

I find the best place to work on this, is on the trackman at an indoor golf centre. It's easy to hit it left curving left, and right curving right. But right curving left is harder, and I find requires an enhanced sense of timing and softer arms. Helps I think to aim the clubface straight and swing on a line slightly right of the target. This is the lesson we should all aspire to!

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thanks for being here with us, Mike! Hope this one helps your game!

[@mikemoodie]

@CogornoGolf thanks Eric. It's reverse engineering. Persevering with the intent of this, makes good things happen in the swing for free!

[@talkabout2892]

This is great brother keep it coming Thank you so much!!!👍🏾

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching!

[@marcmcdonald9496]

Hey Eric Just stumbled on your channel and the iron swing , closed to path I’ve been playing regularly for 30 years Constantly searching for a repeatable trustworthy swing Endless KZbin ing Hundreds of range buckets One on one lessons And that three step process never came up Not once I think even without trying it yet It will be the holy grail I’ve been searching for I can’t wait to get to the course tomorrow Thank you

[@CogornoGolf]

Better late than never right Marc :) Hope this serves you well!

[@aggiejet]

So how did this drill work out for you? Did your ball striking improve?

[@paulbreza90]

Hi Eric, great video and watched at a really good time for me. I agree with what you say most low handicaps i have played with do have a draw. Does these same 3 principles you’ve spoke about also apply for the driver? And any videos on how to stop coming over the top on the downswing? Thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Paul! Thank you! 1. Yes for driver 2. Yes for over the top....best drills linked below: I would do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4C0lpWMlq-ghck&pp=ygUaRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIG92ZXIgdGhlIHRvcCA%3D Or this one for 20-30 reps daily next 3-6 months: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4HWen1qgpeiibs&pp=ygUhRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGJlc3QgZHJpbGwgZXZlcnl0aW1l

[@joeball5107]

Thank you, Eric! I've been regressing for awhile. I am a single digit - but only because I have a good short game. It's time to turn this around and gain some distance and consistency! I play twice a week with not a lot of range time. This will get back on track.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope it serves you well, Joe!

[@audleydesigns3154]

I have never commented , just because of being shy! YOU ARE AMAZING

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate you :)

[@billkarnes9785]

Eric, I am an 10 handicap, and this video is literally a game changer. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to play a lot with it due to all the rain, but I at the range, I am hitting the ball solidly and compressing the ball more than I have. I have to finish high to avoid hooking it, but I am amazed at what the counterclockwise left wrist during the back swing is doing to my consistency. My miss is a push right, but so far, that is not an issue with this change. Did I read that you are in FL this winter (2024)? Id love to get an in person tune up. Thanks much! BIll

[@CogornoGolf]

Great to hear it, Bill! My in-person lesson schedule is completely booked in Pompano Beach, FL at this time, but please email [e-mail] with the subject "lessons" and we'll add you to the email list/notify you of any new openings👍 Thank you!

[@colorfulmagicbybruce3302]

Great video Eric. I have never heard anyone say that good body rotation and tilt actually open the face. I can't wait to get out of this boot and get back to work on these ideas and use my Straight Stick.

[@CogornoGolf]

100%! Appreciate it Bruce!

[@roresteen]

That was a lightbulb 💡 moment!

[@lbenigno]

Excellent!! This is what I do already and this video confirms I’m doing the right thing. It took me 4 months to get where every swing can be a draw. Thank you Eric you are an amazing resource I watch all your stuff - very high quality. Perhaps I’ll get an in person swing lesson one day at your location. Cheers!

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate that Larry!

[@shaunjayes8842]

Greetings from South Africa, from a long time subscriber. A really useful video Eric, thanks for this. I couldn't understand why the more I worked on body rotation, the further right I hit it. I'm such a dumb-ass, it turns out 🙈 This all makes perfect sense now. You have a real gift for simplifying and explaining what can be a very complex sport. Keep them coming, this is such a great channel.

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks for your support!👊

[@tiffanylbacon]

I love your videos! I wish you had some with left handed players or lessons so I didn’t have to constantly try to imagine it for me (lefty golfer here).

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Tiffany ! Funny timing we have a lesson video with a lefty coming on Sunday :)

[@dwd713]

This videos on point 👌 I used to play some great golf with an upper body swing 😂

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Thanks for watching!

[@modernmanmasteryco]

Super helpful, Eric. Thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Glad it was helpful!

[@justinlee5721]

So much golf wisdom in this video 🔥

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate that Justin! Hope it helps some people!

[@michaelliu5286]

Thank you Eric, started to follow your videos recently and learned a lot. One thing I'm afraid to try is to rotate the arms as it seems timing sensitive to me, any recommendations on drill to get over it?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Michael! I would just give up that fear :) But if you want to square the face other ways I go through that in detail in video below. Just have stronger grip or more flexed lead wrist....those options require less arm rotation. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHS6aoqVoayEqq8&pp=ygUfRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vICMxIHNraWxsIGNsdWIgZmFjZQ%3D%3D

[@AlmightyBeezy]

Tigers go to shot under pressure is 100% a fade. I think the key isn’t to always hit the picture perfect draw, but to have a shape you can hit consistently and under pressure.

[@CogornoGolf]

right......but thats tiger----a pro........they learn to hit draw first tho Usually a player will go 1. start golfing......stink......hit slice 2. Continue playing.....learn to hit draw.....get better (break 90, break 80) Keep in mind this is a video about breaking 80.....not shooting under :) 3. Once they own the draw they get into 70's par.....then learn to neutralize draw/hit slight fade to sheet under par

[@johnsahhar7599]

Can you point out videos or tips from your library for the person who does the three moves you just discussed and who has developed a playable but frustrating slight pull draw or baby push with a slight over draw? Great video. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey John! Unfortunately I cannot---there could be several things causing that I would need to see your swing on video to identify the root issue causing that to suggest videos to fix. Could be 5+ things off top of my head. If you dont get sorted come see me in person or online www.cogornogolf.com

[@johnsahhar7599]

@@CogornoGolf Thank you

[@DinkandDunk]

This video hits different, your straight to the point (no pun intended) with clear instructions. Still waiting for my Straight Stix… at this rate I might get so good hitting baby draws I won’t need it!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Appreciate it!

[@larrykeltto1141]

This is solid gold instruction. Thank you sir!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Larry!

[@paulk1696]

Hi Eric, thanks for the great video! I have a question I was hoping you could help me with. I can do this drill but find my contact is still inconsistent, especially when I hit off the turf. I can get the ball to start right and curve back but still hitting it fat and thin. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Paul! Yep agreed you will need to fix that......but to fix that.....you first have to identify WHY its happening....the root issues causing it. That could be 100 different things...I would need to see your swing on video to identify why its happen to show you how to fix. Send swings to www.cogornogolf.com we can fix that up for you

[@marvinjohnson1374]

Hey Eric I've struggled with everything you mentioned in this video. I've been taking lessons lately but my golf coach told me he didn't want me to develop flipping my wrist as that can cause more problems down the road.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hope you get it sorted Marvin.....if you watch our videos you know how I would handle this :)

[@stanmessmer4553]

I’ve been playing for almost 40 years never had this explained like this! First time on range was really good.

[@CogornoGolf]

Love to hear this, Stan!

[@ryaneldridge1155]

Hey Eric, been using the hangar training and that’s helped with the wrist positions, I struggle with the rotating the arms, I feel like I’m flipping. Do you have a video on that?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Ryan! This video will help a lot with the flipping/early release: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZW2fJRqeb5niaM

[@CogornoGolf]

Also.....just because you FEEEEL like its flipping.....doesnt make it WRONG. Check on video to confirm.

[@ajallen238]

Fantastic video! Thanks Eric! Well done, well said, and we’ll delivered 😎💪 thanks

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you, AJ!

[@smilingbeast7173]

Eric, you are the rock star! Keep feeding us with your magic! 😉

[@CogornoGolf]

you got it :)

[@TheOneAndOnlyQB1]

Eric when I golf lately I’ve been hitting everything basically off where the shaft meets the club head pretty sure I’m way too laid off with my swing for that to happen any advice I can take to the range tomorrow and try and get my swing honed back in to be able to shoot back in the 80s

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! For sure but I don't feel comfortable giving advice without seeing your swing I would just be guessing too much....send swings to www.cogornogolf.com we will get that fixed

[@stephenpatti2375]

Hi Eric. I have noticed in Viktor Hovland and even more so in John Rahm that their wrists are bin their downswings. Yet with both of these players their "go-to" shot, especially with driver, is a power fade. How are they accomplishing this with such bowed wrist positions?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Stephen! 1. They get their path LEFT enough of the club face at impact to create the right curve 2. They do this with A LOT of ROTATION and SIDE BEND of their body 3. Both ROTATION and SIDE BEND make the path more left 4. They also have a quite "passive" release pattern to not get the face closed to path

[@stephenpatti2375]

Good info. Appreciate the response.

[@chaddy-me-boy8299]

This was an honest video of cause and effect bc Eric being in the field along with doing videos. Extreme opposite. 10 swing thoughts that don’t even matter, that’s funny!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Appreciate you watching!

[@jerryk6343]

Your best irons video yet!❤

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Jerry!

[@keithyeo4862]

Another great tip from Eric, thank you!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Keith!

[@l0rdkeithingt0n]

Another piece not mentioned in this video is angle of attack. A flatter plane in your delivery will also produce a draw bias due to the loft of the club being turned. I recommend feeling like you are hitting a baseball with your driver, a horizontal feeling swing, around your body, rather than a vertical swing thought.

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Appreciate you watching!

[@GrumpyGolf4]

I bought one of the straight sticks. It "shipped" 5/18 and is supposed to be delivered today again; (FedEx told me delivery Sunday before the package took a grand tour of the US)

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate the support John! I know they are trying to get to you ASAP!

[@GrumpyGolf4]

It's a FedEx mixup. Performance Golf has been superb. Even called my cell two days ago to follow-up. I love your content bro. One of these days I'm going to come see you in PA for a face to face lesson. My buddy lives in Hazelton. I'll work that into a visit some day soon.

[@danielmosias6280]

Another brilliant video. However, I've noticed that John Rahm draws every club in his bag apart from the driver, is this because it's harder to draw the driver, or is it easier to control a fade with the driver?

[@CogornoGolf]

Definitely

[@david_lbm]

I wish I would have known this in my 30's when was shooting in 70's. Now in 50's, seldom play but still enjoy the game.

[@CogornoGolf]

What a great game it is!!

[@Lubby320]

Does this also extend to the driver since the action is to hit up on the ball with the shoulder tilted lower?

[@CogornoGolf]

All clubs for this one!

[@MrKingdonuts]

Excellent video as always. Can you do a video on the new Swing gadget the pro sender From Sean Foley one day in the future!!!!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thanks Anthony! Perhaps---havent tried one yet....precision impact works so well for me with my coaching

[@underworldevents265]

Great video explaining the 3 things to close the face, but please do a video specifically on how to get the in to out swing path. AMG golf has some great videos on that, but most online instructors just say "swing in to out" with no drills or in depth explanation. That is the Achilles heel of 95% of amateur golfers. For the many people that watch your channel, that would be a big help to them. Thanks!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you! Here are a few videos to help with the shallowing/in to out path👊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWq6mZd3fNypbMU kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpu4dJmwgtKAapo kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGqUlXePm654gNU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIi7mpSbopVsedE Hope this helps!

[@underworldevents265]

@@CogornoGolf Thank you for taking the time to post the links!

[@craighansen7749]

Eric... if I get the LIVEVIEW PRO and send you swing from back and side... what do you charge for analyzing the swing

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Craig! $79/mo at www.cogornogolf.com

[@tartrip8165]

A question for you would be why do most tour players favor a fade over a draw. Now I know they can bend it both ways on command but a lot of them prefer a fade over a draw and it’s typically because it will generate more spin and more control. I know they are elite level golfers so comparing to a mature golfers is like apples to oranges but why don’t more coaches teach students to play that pull cut or small fade. Appreciate your videos man thanks for all u do.

[@CogornoGolf]

For sure! Most golfers at the Elite level follow a similar process/learning curve They first start playing and hit a slice As they get better they learn to fix slice and hit a draw As they get GREAt they learn to ease down the draw and hit it pretty straight or slight cut. Thats also why this videos was about my getting into 70s and not pro level....as you know most players in 80s and 90s need this first (learn to draw) Once you get to that elite level the baby cut usually produces the best results....the MISSES are much better. The slight adjustments in swing mechanics needed to produce that are in line with more consistent strikes, better face control, smaller misses etc. Perhaps a full video to explain HOW and WHY in the future

[@albalatbat7582]

Great tips Eric and thanks for sharing.

[@CogornoGolf]

My pleasure Al----appreciate the support!

[@albalatbat7582]

I will try this tips today and keep you posted.

[@totalpackagehealthcare7257]

2 questions…1) can i practice this drill with half shots or does it need to be full shots for best effect? and 2) how long would you estimate it took you to sort this out once you started and how much practice time did you need? Im pull hooking irons now so need to start it right and im not but feel this drill may help.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey! 1. Yes you can start with shorter swings 2. Will be different for everyone....could do it on first ball or could take awhile. I would continue to do it for like 12 months when in doubt.....no rush.....you want things that WORK and you can KEEP WORKING for a long time

[@totalpackagehealthcare7257]

@@CogornoGolf appreciate you; wish i was 10 years old again and had all day to practice!! ⛳️

[@Sungaman8]

I guess these same three things apply to the driver swing as well, despite the stance being slightly different? (As in the spine being slightly tilted away from the target?).

[@CogornoGolf]

Yep!

[@erichmikula8922]

Dear Eric, please can I ask you about the release? I think of you´re words: "Hold the wrist hinge forever". So, I`am afraid that I roll the arms to early if I forced it. I think passive arm rotation is better? I have not the control about my arms and hands like low handicap golfer. I´am sorry about my confusion. Is the "roll with the arms" only by the draw, not by the fade Sir? Thank you very much. Kind regards, Erich

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Erich! The trail wrist extension needs to release through the ball.....but if we release it TOO MUCH or TOO EARLY, we probably need to FEEL like it never releases to find middle. Like anything else in the golf swing, we usually need to EXAGGERATE to get things done. Here are a few videos you may enjoy checking out on the topics you mentioned: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TImoqsZ9SjkKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5TLiHpvfr51h9k Hope this helps!

[@erichmikula8922]

@@CogornoGolf Dear Eric, yes I think today exactly at this at the Golf course. I try to make the release not to early and play partly good. 5 pars behind each other. I never make this before. I´am longer now. Thank you very much Sir. A cordial greeting, Erich

[@samuelhoude-verreault4254]

Started doing this last year and ended up shooting pull hook 30 yard from the green. How can i adjust the release to make sure i dont over do it and lose my ball with a massive pull? Been going back to basic and now scared of drawing the ball since i can't control the draw so i started slicing my long irons once again! Need help on how to control the draw!

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Samuel! Send us your swings at www.cogornogolf.com so we can do a full analysis and build you a personal practice plan. Would love to help and work together!

[@stevebaker7056]

Is this for your irons only? Or should HH players use this grip/flaten/forearm rotation swing w their driver too?

[@CogornoGolf]

All clubs for this one!

[@stevebaker7056]

@@CogornoGolf awesome....thank you!

[@bakervinci163]

It’s amazing how this has all changed. It used to be a cardinal sin to have a closed club at take away when the club is parallel

[@CogornoGolf]

👊 Appreciate you watching!

[@golfcat33]

Just bought the straight stick gonna put it together with this video and see if we can’t fix my iron game

[@CogornoGolf]

Love it Jamey!

[@golfcrazed4953]

i have a Ping. 410 driver. should i adjust it to draw bias ? thanks !

[@CogornoGolf]

Gotta test and see

[@tompem]

Eric, why don't you just start off with a weak/flat wrist, if that's what you like, and keep it there ala Spieth? Why add more moving parts? I don't think Zinger, Duval, Zack Johnson were bowing their strong grips in the middle of their swings. Set it strong, keep it strong.

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Tom! Yep that's ONE option. Lots of great ball strikers with weaker grip and more bow Lots of great ball strikers with neutral grips and neutral wrist Lots of great ball strikers with stronger grips and some extension in wrist For me I like to live in a neutral to strong grip and FLATTISH lead wrist But the point is....do most golfers have too much bow? Or too much cup? So they (and me) need to FEEEEEEL......some bow....just to get to FLAT (because our normal is too cupped)

[@eddepersis4479]

I'm able to draw/hook my irons at will, but struggle to start the driver to the right - do you need to move the ball back a little at address to be able to start it right?

[@CogornoGolf]

Thats an option Ed.... Also OK to DRAW the irons and FADE the driver (that's what I do)

[@eddepersis4479]

@@CogornoGolf Thanks Eric. That's probably the right call for me, since snap and over hooking the driver and 3 wood off the tee is pretty much the biggest place I'm losing strokes. I can fade the driver, but its a weak fade a lot of times - thoughts/videos on how to compress it when playing a fade with the longer clubs?

[@CogornoGolf]

Hey Ed---need to see your swing to offer any specific thoughts there. Come see me in person or online www.cogornogolf.com should be able to fix that easy but need to see what root cause issue is. You are likely overdoing the face open or path left

[@billricke8232]

Working on this, but ball is starting left of "aim stick" and curving left. How do I get past this?

[@CogornoGolf]

Starting direction of the ball is mostly dictated by club face angle (not club path as much). Once you grip the club with the face square (toe on top of the heel), position the club face slightly open to the target at setup and see if that helps to start!

[@BHJ7115]

This is Thee lesson of all time!

[@CogornoGolf]

:) Such important big picture concepts here!

[@johnw3900]

"Your timing stinks already." 😂 unfortunately true. Last year, I struggled with the overdraw, or a small pull hook at times. Worked hard to correct-weakened the grip slightly, held off the release a bit. Now I struggle with a bit of a right miss...a small push with a bit of a fade bias. One of these days I'll land in the middle...feels like I'm one small tweak away.

[@CogornoGolf]

I have faith in ya :)

[@mbillmiller1]

Fantastic stuff ! (I’m a 9 index). Do you do the same with the driver ? (I assume yes). THANKS !

[@CogornoGolf]

Same thing with Driver--yes!

[@ericmurray982]

Well done Eric as always

[@CogornoGolf]

Appreciate your support, Eric!

[@henrymonster9926]

13:01. 🤯, why did I not know this.

[@CogornoGolf]

:)

[@craighansen7749]

Eric... why not just set your wrist how it will be at impact before you start your back swing... then your wrist is set ... then all you hav eto do is bring the club back to square... I am sure that there is a reason not to do this but I would welcome your thoughts??

[@CogornoGolf]

That is an option! Its never quite that simple :) but you could go more that route. Of course when you add the vertical wrist hinge component in backswing (radial deviation) that will also change the wrist angle.....so we need to make up for that on the way down as the wrist unhinges. The face will automatically have some "opening" to the swing plane in the backswing/early downswing so we need to off set that. Thats the main reason we see 90% of golfers miss weak right :)

[@GolfnMoreclips]

Brilliant video bud... soooo necessary..

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you!

[@SilverbackWoodworks]

Glad you mentioned the trainer at the end. I was a personal trainer and athletic performance coach for over 20 years. Athletes always got it and PT clients needed a lot of persuading…Athletes didn’t care if I NEVER changed anything-they knew it was what they needed and we only changed protocol when it was necessary to do so. PT clients we had to “keep them interested” and constantly change things. Annoying. Anyways, i think golfers have the same short attention span as the soccer moms and change drills and techniques long before the drill had a chance to imprint anything meaningful. tiger, Rory, Rham…all STILL do the same drills they did 5, even 10 years ago. YOU don’t need variety. It’s a myth.

[@CogornoGolf]

100%----great points Brian!

[@marvinbluedorn3321]

Love your videos man! Thank you so much!

[@CogornoGolf]

Thank you for the support!

[@creamabdul-jabbar6722]

I also have a weird distance. I can absolutely crush a 5 wood. Other day with wind 371 yard par 4 I played it smart pulled 5 wood I was 67 yards off the pin. But then I’ll get those wind conditions and I pull driver I’ll drive it same distance and boy it pisses me off because I have to hit the fade

[@jmm4081]

Again, my question is this: when you intentionally manipulate the hands by closing the club face, how do you do that without introducing tension into the arms which creates all kinds of problems.

[@CogornoGolf]

@John You CAN add these moves with the arms/hands WITHOUT tension.....probably a bit more in depth convo than I can fully explain via text here

[@markscott4059]

Going to work on this all winter. A good drill with the driver as well?

[@CogornoGolf]

Yes, all clubs for this one! Hope it helps!