Hi Julian, just wanted to say thanks! I am 51 y/o returning to golf. I was a strong junior player but since 17 y/o I’ve played a couple of times a year maximum. I started playing again about 3 months ago and today I shot 40 for nine - my best 9 hole score for 34 years! Swinging easy is really helping 👍
The thing that revolutionised my game was when my grandad (who was a top amateur player) taught me how to feel the weight of the club head and swing it naturally. He told me to never try to put the club into positions. He said the club would find those positions naturally through swinging. It makes you feel the forces and momentum. Once I did this I basically became a scratch player quickly because I was always swinging naturally and never analysed my swing again on video. It’s all about feel. I realised that no mid handicapper has ever actually swung the club. They have tension, they work on positions, they force and manipulate the club. It’s very difficult not to be scratch as long as you swing naturally.
Thanks Julian. We have been watching and enjoying your lessons and wow, what a difference this has made. For us, a nice free flowing turn, weight shift and a balanced finish is key. Keeping loose and relaxed and the ball is really taking off. In fact, the ball speed has increased. Fantastic. Thanks again.
An excellent summary of your teaching methods of the proper golf swing. If anyone hasn’t viewed the wealth of instructional videos that you have produced over the years, they are missing out on the best of the best. Once an individual (young or old, beginner or experienced) catches on to your method and practices it they will have no need to watch the ton of RUclips contributors who feel they have the magic to improve your game. You have it all here and it has worked for me at the age of 74. Crack on Julian. 👍👨🦳🇨🇦
Julian, you helped me a lot during our motivating online lessons. You live what you say that is you build on the existing personal swing and help to get rid of obvious mistakes and to transfer to a swing without 100 drills and details. Yes, one has to get the basics right. And yes repetition is needed. But the more one gets lost in the internet jungle of golf videos the more confusing it gets. To brake with some stereotypes has helped me, too. I’m glad that you support me getting better, despite my health constraints. I’d like to add that exercising for strength, flexibility and balance in a gym, at home or on a fitness trail is important for overall fitness but also for golf. Also, warming up and cooling down is neglected by most but is so important. Talk soon, Peter
I love your videos. You speak of coordination. My question is about what you feel on the downswing. Is it your body leading your arms or your arms leading your body? Thank you
@@JulianMellor So you talk about coordination with the body and arms in sync, when you start the downswing, you feel your hands and arms coming down which causes the body to turn? The reason I ask is because I am in my late 60"s and have been playing for 55+ years. I was always a body swinger. Rotate the hips and have passive hands and arms. I worked for me for many years getting down to a 6 handicap. But now being older, my body doesn't quite work as well and my back is complaining. So I have been trying to change to a more hands and arms dominated swing. It is much better on my back, but change is difficult.
Thank you for all your videos. I have just started to change my swing from a single plane to your flowing balanced swing. I have 2 hip replacements and 2 back surgeries with a pinched nerve on my right leg that does not allow much feeling. My question is on the downswing before impact, is your hands and right hip facing the ball at that time? I have been told to get my hands down by my pocket when impacting the ball. I am trying to find the feeling of where I should be before impact. When I impact the ball, I am facing the ball. But watching yours and other videos, it looks like your facing out to the target at impact. Thank You
Thank you for your interesting comment. Rather than thinking about impact try this. From the top of your backswing to the finish of your swing make it feel like one fluid motion and let the ball get in the way. I’ve found it very restrictive for golfers to think about impact position. I’ll be interested to hear how you get on.
@@JulianMellor Thank you. With winter coming on in Canada, I will practice the dance and then with the club. I will record my swing in different intervals of time that I am dancing with and without the club. Thanks Again
Julian, I’ve watched your videos for a long time. My coach has been emphasizing hip turn on my swing. But, I increase tension when I do this. What role does hip turn play in the easy swing you teach?
my question is does the back of the left wrist need to be facing the target at impact or can it be facing the right of the target. I have found that I have to strengthen my grip to hit it straightish. For the life of me I can't supinate my left wrist enough to have it point at the target at impact. Is this a match up thing with my body anatomy?
Hi Nathan, depending on your grip at set up. If you’ve got a strong grip and your wrist is pointing to the target at impact you’ll find your club face closed and visa versa. I would pay more attention to club face rather than your left hand 🫲
I’m a senior golfer now but my swing speed is averaging 110mph but I have to say I’m personally way passed trying to smash a golf ball. Not sure of ball speed but I’ll check next time I’m in the sim
Fantastic content , looks like it was filmed in the early eighties though . Real shame cos I think your on the money with your tutorship. Some better equipment and an own brand of editing will put you up there in no time .
What a wonderful video & your sentiments are spot on & heart felt, I am a golfer of 60 years experience & have tried your method unfortunately I cannot fathom it & it is not for me, but I do tune in to your videos with interest & enjoy them immensely, good luck with your work & thanks for the great content....🏌♂
What a beautiful lazy golfswing we should learn to copy
You are the most easy to listen to instructor anywhere
Great work Julian
That’s a very kind thing to say Trevor. Hope the video helps you 👍💯🙏
Hi Julian, just wanted to say thanks! I am 51 y/o returning to golf. I was a strong junior player but since 17 y/o I’ve played a couple of times a year maximum. I started playing again about 3 months ago and today I shot 40 for nine - my best 9 hole score for 34 years! Swinging easy is really helping 👍
That’s awesome, Ross. Well done you 👏
Thanks Julian. I'm 77 and learning how to enjoy this wonderful game thanks to your easy no frills tips
Glad they are helping Lance, let me know if you’d like some one to one help
It's not hype people Julian has put me back together and I am now once more looking forward to the weekend. Thank you Julian.
That’s awesome Steve, glad you’re back 👍
The thing that revolutionised my game was when my grandad (who was a top amateur player) taught me how to feel the weight of the club head and swing it naturally. He told me to never try to put the club into positions. He said the club would find those positions naturally through swinging. It makes you feel the forces and momentum. Once I did this I basically became a scratch player quickly because I was always swinging naturally and never analysed my swing again on video. It’s all about feel.
I realised that no mid handicapper has ever actually swung the club. They have tension, they work on positions, they force and manipulate the club. It’s very difficult not to be scratch as long as you swing naturally.
Some wise words there David, are you the David Graham ( Pro Golfer ) ?
@@JulianMellor unfortunately not. I’m only a +1 golfer. He was a 2 time Major winner. I’m a hacker in comparison. What a player he was by the way.
All part of the positive Impact Golf method you have going, feeling relaxed and at ease. Thanks
You’re very welcome, Darren
A good reminder before we meet in Portugal
Thanks peter, just a couple of days to go, can’t wait 👍💯
A good reminder video to watch before going out to play. Thanks!
That’s a good call. Let me know how it helps you 👍
Thanks Julian. We have been watching and enjoying your lessons and wow, what a difference this has made. For us, a nice free flowing turn, weight shift and a balanced finish is key. Keeping loose and relaxed and the ball is really taking off. In fact, the ball speed has increased. Fantastic. Thanks again.
That’s great to hear Gregory. Amazing 👍😀
An excellent summary of your teaching methods of the proper golf swing. If anyone hasn’t viewed the wealth of instructional videos that you have produced over the years, they are missing out on the best of the best. Once an individual (young or old, beginner or experienced) catches on to your method and practices it they will have no need to watch the ton of RUclips contributors who feel they have the magic to improve your game. You have it all here and it has worked for me at the age of 74. Crack on Julian. 👍👨🦳🇨🇦
Thank you for your kind words and support Richard. Hope the weather is kind to you in Canada this winter 😀👍
Julian, you helped me a lot during our motivating online lessons. You live what you say that is you build on the existing personal swing and help to get rid of obvious mistakes and to transfer to a swing without 100 drills and details. Yes, one has to get the basics right. And yes repetition is needed. But the more one gets lost in the internet jungle of golf videos the more confusing it gets. To brake with some stereotypes has helped me, too. I’m glad that you support me getting better, despite my health constraints. I’d like to add that exercising for strength, flexibility and balance in a gym, at home or on a fitness trail is important for overall fitness but also for golf. Also, warming up and cooling down is neglected by most but is so important. Talk soon, Peter
Fantastic words Peter. Thank you for sharing them with us all. Hope you are feeling ok and able to hit some lovely golf shots. Keep safe my friend 👍🙏
Very well advocated Julian.
A style many other golf teachers cold learn from.
Thank you John, simplifying the golf swing will help so many more golfers 🏌️♀️
Brilliant as usual, Julian. Well done.
Always a pleasure, Ed
Thanks!
Hope it helps
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome, how might it have helped you?
I like your way of teaching us.
and a video of yours helped me a lot to improve my backswing.
Thank you!
As always Julian a great video and simple perfectly explained Thanks. I’m still trying not to kill the ball or over swinging
You got this Robert, remember, the fastest part of the swing is near the ball 👍😉
@@JulianMellor got it
I love your videos. You speak of coordination. My question is about what you feel on the downswing. Is it your body leading your arms or your arms leading your body? Thank you
The clubhead has the furthest to travel followed by the hands, arms and body so it should be in that order, Steve
@@JulianMellor So you talk about coordination with the body and arms in sync, when you start the downswing, you feel your hands and arms coming down which causes the body to turn? The reason I ask is because I am in my late 60"s and have been playing for 55+ years. I was always a body swinger. Rotate the hips and have passive hands and arms. I worked for me for many years getting down to a 6 handicap. But now being older, my body doesn't quite work as well and my back is complaining. So I have been trying to change to a more hands and arms dominated swing. It is much better on my back, but change is difficult.
Thank you for all your videos. I have just started to change my swing from a single plane to your flowing balanced swing. I have 2 hip replacements and 2 back surgeries with a pinched nerve on my right leg that does not allow much feeling. My question is on the downswing before impact, is your hands and right hip facing the ball at that time? I have been told to get my hands down by my pocket when impacting the ball. I am trying to find the feeling of where I should be before impact. When I impact the ball, I am facing the ball. But watching yours and other videos, it looks like your facing out to the target at impact. Thank You
Thank you for your interesting comment. Rather than thinking about impact try this. From the top of your backswing to the finish of your swing make it feel like one fluid motion and let the ball get in the way. I’ve found it very restrictive for golfers to think about impact position. I’ll be interested to hear how you get on.
@@JulianMellor Thank you. With winter coming on in Canada, I will practice the dance and then with the club. I will record my swing in different intervals of time that I am dancing with and without the club. Thanks Again
Perfect, hope the winter is not too bad
Julian, I’ve watched your videos for a long time. My coach has been emphasizing hip turn on my swing. But, I increase tension when I do this. What role does hip turn play in the easy swing you teach?
There is no reason the correct turn should increase tension if you know how, your coach should know how to do that 👍
I’m going to practice the tension free turn. I have always admired your approach. Thanks!
my question is does the back of the left wrist need to be facing the target at impact or can it be facing the right of the target. I have found that I have to strengthen my grip to hit it straightish. For the life of me I can't supinate my left wrist enough to have it point at the target at impact. Is this a match up thing with my body anatomy?
Hi Nathan, depending on your grip at set up. If you’ve got a strong grip and your wrist is pointing to the target at impact you’ll find your club face closed and visa versa. I would pay more attention to club face rather than your left hand 🫲
I wonder what shaft do I need with that swing speed
Difficult to say because it also depends on your physique. Always a good idea to have a fitting
What is your clubhead speed and ball speed on average with your driver?
I’m a senior golfer now but my swing speed is averaging 110mph but I have to say I’m personally way passed trying to smash a golf ball. Not sure of ball speed but I’ll check next time I’m in the sim
Sorry,i think it was stanley unwin.long time ago.
I would like to be 50yrds behind you off the tee Mr. Mellor.
I’m sure you’ll be well within that Steve 👍💯
Sound is too low.
Thanks for letting me know, Rod
WAAAAAAAAYYYYYY too low
Fantastic content , looks like it was filmed in the early eighties though .
Real shame cos I think your on the money with your tutorship.
Some better equipment and an own brand of editing will put you up there in no time .
Appreciate your feedback, John. promise to get better 👍🙏
Yes, please turn off the mic volume. Otherwise, informative video.
Thanks for the feedback 👍
150 yards pitch wedge!!!!!! Typical keyboard warriors. Whoever thinks you do not hit it far needs their head testing. Thats a seven iron for me.
There are a lot of unpleasant people out there who seem to get pleasure from being unkind
What a wonderful video & your sentiments are spot on & heart felt, I am a golfer of 60 years experience & have tried your method unfortunately I cannot fathom it & it is not for me, but I do tune in to your videos with interest & enjoy them immensely, good luck with your work & thanks for the great content....🏌♂
Thank you Tony, really appreciated your kind words. 👍