What Nobody Tells You About the Senior Golf Swing

[@ronj9460]

Experienced in Michigan. Solid Gold tips, top to bottom. Thank you Todd.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure! The Vertical Line Swing is build for the "experienced" golfer...

[@harishpandeya1890]

Hi Todd. I live in Mumbai - India. I enjoy watching and learning from you. Your videos are concise and practical (easy to replicate in practice). Thanks

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@harishpandeya1890 our pleasure! Thanks for posting. Have you read our book? See here www.badliegolfbook.com

[@mikerodrick2430]

Hi Todd; during this video I noticed a few things that I have questions about. It seems that what you refer to as "bumping the hips" is actually the required lateral weight shift or pressure transfer because your entire target side moves forward & not only your hips. A hip bump by itself can cause a backwards tilt & prevent the forward weight transfer thus causing a reverse pivot & fat shots. This is only my opinion but what you're demonstrating & what you're calling it are 2 different things. The forward move you make is definitely correct but not a hip bump but the weight shift in itself. It's only the descriptive terms you use that could be misinterpreted by the player. Also, your transfer of weight into the backswing is more of a lateral shift than rotation around a fixed set-up position. In my experience, the weight shift is only a minor move to the inside of my trail foot without the trail hip moving laterally, but rather moving up & back around the same fixed set-up. If the weight distribution is 60/40 & to return to the 60 position or further forward, rather than beginning 50/50, the transfer to the trail side seems to be unnecessary & more like a stack & tilt with the weight remaining forward during the backswing & only rotation of the body through impact into the follow through. Unless this video is only for seniors who might require more movement into the backswing to gain more speed, I'd appreciate your response to let me know if I'm misinterpreting what I'm seeing in the video. Thanks for your continued support to making us better players. Be well.

[@stevencook4002]

Gee whiz, talk about overthinking. Just swing the darn club.

[@johnchambers1380]

And for you rocket scientists, don't forget the thrust to weight ratios. From Birdsboro, Pa,. what about us older golfers with knee and hip replacements and back fusions? Any tips on how to make up for limited turn and flexibility?

[@billfox4097]

I'm 65 and live in the Chicago area. Recently found your videos and enjoy them. Love that you gear them towards "experienced" players!

[@thomasseidel7952]

Thomas from Finland. Very helpful video, concise and short!! Split screen adds to good understanding. Kiitos!

[@JamesWatts-lh3py]

I'm 63 had cancer and recently shoulder replacement, I'm trying to get back into playing but finding it hard. I'm not great at golf but I enjoy playing with both of my sons. I've recently purchased the maxvert 1 driver. Look forward to your comments.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you for the post and purchase. Golf is a great game and we hope it is bringing some joy to your days. Awesome to see you sharing the passion with our boys. Hope we are helping your game.

[@johnschwartz1536]

This is a very complete video on great recommendations to your senior golfers. I try to adhere to each one as a one of your subscribers and advocates of the VLS. I have to admit, I have not been consistent with each and will try to do better in the future! Well Done Todd!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

You got this...learning and making progress.

[@anthonyieradi2753]

Just retired and picking up the game in The Villages FL. Your videos re very helpful !

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@anthonyieradi2753 thanks! Be sure to also check out our latest book The Bad Lie where we cover the entire Vertical Line Swing System. See here www.badliegolfbook.com

[@rajprayag3539]

Another excellent lesson. Easy to follow and most helpful for the weight shift, finishing in balance with forward momentum. Thank you.

[@michelemollusco4326]

Learning at 75 in Bonita Springs FL. Thanks for your help

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@michelemollusco4326 our pleasure. Have you seen our book where we cover the entire Vertical Line Swing System? See here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@johnveray9440]

I'm 83. Play twice a week. Can't get knees to touch at finish, often finish weight back. I do employ almost all of your VLS (subscribed) and am hitting the ball better. My biggest reveal lately is stop trying to kill the ball. Swing easy, swing smoother, swing better.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Let's go, good for you! Great story, let's keep improving...

[@gameplayer6402]

I am not a senior (yet) but I watched several of your videos and I feel I got some good tips. I will try it when I go play tomorrow! I am in Danang, Vietnam but from Tokyo, Japan.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Be sure to let us know how it goes. We also offer personalized coaching if you are ever interested. Visit www.vlscoaching.com for details.

[@TeeLee-p2f]

Din Kamaruzzaman...from Penang,Malaysia Hi Todd....Yr explanation is just Great....TQ....

[@matthewbolton6603]

HI IAM MALCOLM BOLTON IT IS NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE SPEAK IN EASY TO UNDER STAND WHICH ALSO MAKES SENCE. I WAS BORN IN ENGLAND BUT I NOW LIVE IN NEW ZEALAND MANY THANKS MALCOLM

[@stratovani]

Excellent video! It never hurts to review and practice the fundamentals. Harvey Penick was always harping on the fundamentals.

[@WadeDog5208]

Great Video! East Texas

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome! Keep the ball low in Texas...

[@Heelsfan74]

Oldsmar, FL Great teaching tips! Thank you.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Our pleasure!

[@rayboston8737]

Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. Heading out for my first round of the year today!

[@steveebert7841]

Like the grip and the hip bump suggestion. From here is SE WI.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@steveebert7841 thanks! Have you seen this www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@rfallon7600]

Guatemala, Your tips are helping greatly! Shot a 77 the other day!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Let's go!

[@Airbus320lover]

Hi Coach 👋 I'm back to work for the next few days. Hopefully, next week, I'll be able to play. Wishing you, Nick, and all.US Golf TV family members a happy Easter. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Same to you, safe travels and keep up the great work on your game...making progress!

[@davewilliamson4548]

So. Calif (high desert) outstanding tips, I'll take all the help I can get 😂 thank you keep up the great work guys

[@USGOLFTVshow]

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[@joewalsh5374]

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 🇨🇦 Thank you!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Welcome, are you following the Vertical Line Swing? See here www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@johnboo6959]

Hey today been following u for little while now .almost 60. From n.c. can't get 18 in without back hurting for a week any tips I do stretching and ice when don

[@peterbarnes547]

Todd I'm enjoying your vids from Melbourne aus

[@TomStokes-m4q]

should you swing hybrids the same as cavity back irons my hybrids off the end and go right power bilt ex550

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@TomStokes-m4q for the most part yes. We cover the entire Vertical Line Swing System in our book The Bad Lie which you can find here. www.badliegolfbook.com/

[@guyr7351]

Middlesbrough, UK Looking at the people in the background practicing especially when you were talking about finish position illustrated your point perfectly. Guy in the grey no forward weight transfer into right leg and goes walkabout at the end, guy in red jumper holds a lovely finish knees together. I was actually wanting to see how the one legged golfer managed who came along at the end

[@robfortunato1349]

Rob from upstate ny thx for the video

[@mikerodrick2430]

I wanted to edit my previous my comments but can't due to the set-up of the reply section but what I'd like to know your opinion of is the rhythm of the body motion during the swing. Should the chest turn at the same pace for all shots with the arms & hands being faster for more distance or does the chest turn have to increase speed as well? I'm asking due to your right-left drill where your actual swing is supposed to be a bit faster cadence than the right-left drill swings. Should they all not be the same cadence to repeat the same rhythm? I'm going to use the right-left as my practice swing rather than just a single swing to help establish the proper rhythm for the actual shot given that it won't take any longer but should be more effective. I believe I've seen Spieth do this before his shots but not sure if it's for the same purpose.

[@TheSwineheart]

right hand grip strong too?

[@arielluna4399]

Seminole in west Texas.

[@PleasantEyes]

Philippines ❤

[@jimrothery1289]

Thumb up!

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@jimrothery1289 thanks!

[@bob5365]

The only issue I have is with the pressure or weight shift. This will cause some sway and make it very hard for any golfer, let alone a senior to come back and consistently hit the low point just in front of the ball. The last thing you want to incorporate in your swing is any "timing" issue.

[@mikerodrick2430]

Timing is the problem with golf, especially the release of the angle of the wrists thru impact. It's actually easier to not use wrists to be more consistent. Weekend players don't have the precise timing required for consistent low point control when wrists angles are held.

[@joesandillo4498]

70, brooksville , Fl

[@michaelfroelich8174]

Forget the tips. I want to see more of that one legged golfer in the background

[@grahamdodsworth6871]

Southampton uk

[@unionmoney5601]

🔥

[@JerryChamberlain-kw7sg]

Kettering OH

[@Mikesniezek]

Toronto senior, but my distance disappeared.

[@USGOLFTVshow]

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[@arielluna4399]

👏👏👏👍

[@usatrooper5045]

I'll be turning 70 and still use the same swing mechanics, stiff shafts and prov1 ammo, am I lucky or is the senior change just hype 🤔🤪🇺🇲

[@mikerodrick2430]

I'm not Todd, only a fellow player, but given your age, I'm interested to know your swing speed, only because of your use of stiff shafts. Thanks!

[@usatrooper5045]

@mikerodrick2430 I haven't had my swing speed checked since I was 55 years old and it was 119 at that time but I do know that my drives are around 250 and sometimes 15 or 20 yard's longer now so I would guess around 100 🤔

[@mikerodrick2430]

Ok, I was asking about your speed compared to the shafts you're using. I'm 71 & using senior graphite. Obviously you don't need a change. Be well.

[@owl331]

DALLAS

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Great spot, spent many a days in Fort Worth

[@ittybitbobo7657]

What bs. Nobody tells you this. I guess you having seen KZbin. Click bate

[@USGOLFTVshow]

@@ittybitbobo7657 sorry you see it that way. We do our best to provide good solid quality content.

[@sandratothemax9770]

I got more out of that 7 min. Than any video ive ever seen. Thank you Todd Kent

[@USGOLFTVshow]

Thank you, hope the information is helping and bringing more joy to the game for you. You may also like our book THE BAD LIE which you can find on Amazon. We cover the entire Vertical Line Swing System there.