just subscribed- 70 years old with 3 spinal cord ops and arthritis...prefer to play golf than stay home with the missus, or is that misses? Here are some areas of interest: how to deal with greatly reduced rotation, mine has gone down by 30%; How to better gauge distance for pitching and chipping, I use PW for pitching, 9 iron for chipping. your videos are appreciated
@@eegpas thank you very much for subscribing, I’m delighted you enjoyed this video! Yes absolutely I can make fresh videos on this topic. Please watch this space! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy and can benefit from some others too 🙏🏼
I love my driver now I shortened the shaft have a wide stance and let my whole body move and let my left foot lift off the ground think about hitting the ball at 6:30 and generally goes straight and high. My ball position is at my left heel and booth feet flared out. I am 65 years old always had a slice until this year.
@@tomhurley974 well done Tom! Slight “tweaks” off a standard formula are completely fine as an individual customisation. If you feel you’re playing / striking the best you have due a while, it’s not a bad idea to film yourself when happy so you can refer to this swing video (your blueprint) when things are slightly off.
Thank you...I'm 76 years old and realize that I don't have the flexibility or power I once had. I couldn't play much this tear because of medical complications with cancer but I'm back with renewed enthusiasm for the future. I thought this tip was extremely valuable in my own case...Bless you...thanks again Bob
@@bobnagy1663 thank you for taking the time to comment, I’m very happy this video has helped you! Please feel free to ask questions about anything you wish, I’m glad you’re healthy enough to play once again! Enjoy Sir 👊🏼
I will certainly give it a go I have been gradually narrowing stance with driver as realised I was getting stuck and not on my toe at finish will give the grip down a try too my driver is 45 inches that I had professionally cut down by half inch so will be interesting to try it
@@richardllewellyn2633 thank you for your comment. Yes, don’t be afraid to hold the middle of the grip. Double check ball position and tee the ball down (if you had it extra high before). Put a focus on strike quality initially too. I think you’ll enjoy the results! 🙌🏼
As an "experienced"😉 glofer. I notice a narrower stance helps because my back swing ( D-3h) is a lot shallower than my (4i-9i). I really haven't tried choking up a bit. I need to try choking up a bit.👍
@@majscrap2629 thank you for your comment. Like I mention in the video, it’s relative somewhat. Longer shafted clubs will be shallower than the shorter as you’re standing further from the ball if you set up and swing well from good posture. Check your range of motion (turn wise). Backswing length will determine how far down to grip. But yes, I’d say holding down on your whole set will do more good than harm. Shorter clubs you want strike quality for ball control and accuracy so never want to feel like you’re booting these. 👍🏼
Murdoch, your video came up in my RUclips thread and I have to say, you have explained this extremely well. I am 54 now playing off 2 having been scratch to 1 most of my days and narrowing the stance has really helped me to get the turn just like you described. I had started hitting my irons thin resulting in weak shots off to the right but now after your video I am compressing the ball again like I did years ago, all because of narrowing my stance. Thanks a lot !
@@9bar7and9bar8 Thank you very much for this lovely comment! I’m delighted it’s helped you and I’m glad you watched it! I hope you can benefit from other videos too. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about any other topics! 🙏🏼
@@jimcope9417 hi Jim, thank you for your comment! This is slightly different but can help a golf feel a little more ‘solid’. I felt Gary Player had this slight look back in the day. It’s a case of keeping with what works best for you.. and staying consistent with ‘the process’ 👌🏼
As one of the best 80 yr old golfers in the world who should take my game on the road fior people to see people ask me if I hit great shots and I say not really and just never ever lose which makes me one of the best in the world
Well, I think tournament professionals should follow your advice; and, not just amateurs. It was very noticeable at last years Open, on the hole that ran down the side of the railway line, that players were getting stuck and blocking the ball out to the right. The idea of the wide stance goes back to Hogan's Power Golf. But, even if it did work for him he was able to slide his foot in the downswing. Modern day players are too big to do that. And, there is a way for a player to discover the exact width of stance that is right for them. Just simply stand with your arms by your side and push your body around with the left side of your right leg. You will have to find the exact width of stance that enables you to push your body around with your leg. And, really, when a player gets into their address position they should press forwards slightly with the left side of their right pelvis. But, when a player goes out wide with their right leg they are unable to do this. And, a player is able to use their height with a narrower stance. Bobby Jones would be a perfect example pf this. He actually had a narrower stance than the one you advocate. And, when we look closely we can see that Jones cocked his head to the side in a different way, to other players. The video where he is practising alongside Horton Smith and Tommy Armour clearly shows this. And, this is how he was able to make such a big turn with such a narrow stance. Jones cocked his head to the side by pushing back with the lower left part of his neck. And, kept pushing back through the course of his backswing. And the speed that his arms moved back was never greater than the force with which he pushed back with the lower left side of his neck.
@@DASH1ful thank you for taking the time to write this detailed comment! This is why golf is such a fascinating game isn’t it? Hogan, Jones, Tiger, Scotty etc.. all have a unique aspect to their swings. Everyone on the planet that plays golf will too. I always try and advise on the 80 / 20 rule and keep that focus around impact dynamics being extremely solid and high in the focus point. Also, (and so many coaches seem to forget this) the need to understand the golfers learning style and limitations.
@@murdochmcewangolf Yes, 80 / 20 is the magic number. The left side of the head; and, the index finger side of the left hand have to work as antagonistic opposites in the transition. The head reacts against the left hand, as it fuses against the right hand. The left knee reacts against the hand, also; and, pulls the right side around and pushes the left side around. But, the knee can only arc its way round so far before pressure on the ground with the left foot resists against it; and, redirects it in towards the body.
@@kennethcole1551 thank you very much for your comment. That’s impressive Sir! Well done! It’s simply a case of finding in this sport what will consistently work the best for the individual. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it type of thing. My advice would be to let your body tell you what to check and possibly change. Thank you for watching my video 🙏🏼
@@eegpas This is the area I try to help the most. The senior and the once a week golfer. So many overlooked areas that are not even considered that the golfer needs to be aware of before understanding how they can best repeat a swing. I enjoy basing the majority of my videos on those demographic.
Yes good tips for seniors
Great advise Murdoch, Thank You!
Thanks Murdock, great video and I will give this a try.👍
Good lesson. Thanks
@@johnwhite7320 thank you! I’m glad you thought so. Hope you enjoy my other videos too! 🙏🏼
@@johnwhite7320 You’re welcome John! Thank you 🙏🏼
just subscribed- 70 years old with 3 spinal cord ops and arthritis...prefer to play golf than stay home with the missus, or is that misses? Here are some areas of interest: how to deal with greatly reduced rotation, mine has gone down by 30%; How to better gauge distance for pitching and chipping, I use PW for pitching, 9 iron for chipping. your videos are appreciated
@@eegpas thank you very much for subscribing, I’m delighted you enjoyed this video! Yes absolutely I can make fresh videos on this topic. Please watch this space! In the meantime, I hope you enjoy and can benefit from some others too 🙏🏼
I love my driver now I shortened the shaft have a wide stance and let my whole body move and let my left foot lift off the ground think about hitting the ball at 6:30 and generally goes straight and high. My ball position is at my left heel and booth feet flared out. I am 65 years old always had a slice until this year.
@@tomhurley974 well done Tom! Slight “tweaks” off a standard formula are completely fine as an individual customisation. If you feel you’re playing / striking the best you have due a while, it’s not a bad idea to film yourself when happy so you can refer to this swing video (your blueprint) when things are slightly off.
Thank you...I'm 76 years old and realize that I don't have the flexibility or power I once had. I couldn't play much this tear because of medical complications with cancer but I'm back with renewed enthusiasm for the future. I thought this tip was extremely valuable in my own case...Bless you...thanks again Bob
@@bobnagy1663 thank you for taking the time to comment, I’m very happy this video has helped you! Please feel free to ask questions about anything you wish, I’m glad you’re healthy enough to play once again! Enjoy Sir 👊🏼
Have a wonderful season next year Bob.
Excellent l will try that 😊
I will certainly give it a go I have been gradually narrowing stance with driver as realised I was getting stuck and not on my toe at finish will give the grip down a try too my driver is 45 inches that I had professionally cut down by half inch so will be interesting to try it
@@richardllewellyn2633 thank you for your comment. Yes, don’t be afraid to hold the middle of the grip. Double check ball position and tee the ball down (if you had it extra high before). Put a focus on strike quality initially too. I think you’ll enjoy the results! 🙌🏼
As an "experienced"😉 glofer. I notice a narrower stance helps because my back swing ( D-3h) is a lot shallower than my (4i-9i). I really haven't tried choking up a bit. I need to try choking up a bit.👍
@@majscrap2629 thank you for your comment. Like I mention in the video, it’s relative somewhat. Longer shafted clubs will be shallower than the shorter as you’re standing further from the ball if you set up and swing well from good posture. Check your range of motion (turn wise). Backswing length will determine how far down to grip. But yes, I’d say holding down on your whole set will do more good than harm. Shorter clubs you want strike quality for ball control and accuracy so never want to feel like you’re booting these. 👍🏼
Murdoch, your video came up in my RUclips thread and I have to say, you have explained this extremely well. I am 54 now playing off 2 having been scratch to 1 most of my days and narrowing the stance has really helped me to get the turn just like you described. I had started hitting my irons thin resulting in weak shots off to the right but now after your video I am compressing the ball again like I did years ago, all because of narrowing my stance. Thanks a lot !
@@9bar7and9bar8 Thank you very much for this lovely comment! I’m delighted it’s helped you and I’m glad you watched it! I hope you can benefit from other videos too. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about any other topics! 🙏🏼
I bring my knees in like a V , that helps me get a more consistent back swing and balance, I am 67
@@jimcope9417 hi Jim, thank you for your comment! This is slightly different but can help a golf feel a little more ‘solid’. I felt Gary Player had this slight look back in the day. It’s a case of keeping with what works best for you.. and staying consistent with ‘the process’ 👌🏼
As one of the best 80 yr old golfers in the world who should take my game on the road fior people to see people ask me if I hit great shots and I say not really and just never ever lose which makes me one of the best in the world
@@BobSimmons-y6i well done! I’m glad to hear you’re still playing to a great standard. I hope it long continues too! Thank you for your comment 🙏🏼
Well, I think tournament professionals should follow your advice; and, not just amateurs. It was very noticeable at last years Open, on the hole that ran down the side of the railway line, that players were getting stuck and blocking the ball out to the right. The idea of the wide stance goes back to Hogan's Power Golf. But, even if it did work for him he was able to slide his foot in the downswing. Modern day players are too big to do that.
And, there is a way for a player to discover the exact width of stance that is right for them.
Just simply stand with your arms by your side and push your body around with the left side of your right leg. You will have to find the exact width of stance that enables you to push your body around with your leg.
And, really, when a player gets into their address position they should press forwards slightly with the left side of their right pelvis. But, when a player goes out wide with their right leg they are unable to do this.
And, a player is able to use their height with a narrower stance. Bobby Jones would be a perfect example pf this. He actually had a narrower stance than the one you advocate. And, when we look closely we can see that Jones cocked his head to the side in a different way, to other players. The video where he is practising alongside Horton Smith and Tommy Armour clearly shows this. And, this is how he was able to make such a big turn with such a narrow stance. Jones cocked his head to the side by pushing back with the lower left part of his neck. And, kept pushing back through the course of his backswing. And the speed that his arms moved back was never greater than the force with which he pushed back with the lower left side of his neck.
@@DASH1ful thank you for taking the time to write this detailed comment! This is why golf is such a fascinating game isn’t it? Hogan, Jones, Tiger, Scotty etc.. all have a unique aspect to their swings. Everyone on the planet that plays golf will too. I always try and advise on the 80 / 20 rule and keep that focus around impact dynamics being extremely solid and high in the focus point. Also, (and so many coaches seem to forget this) the need to understand the golfers learning style and limitations.
@@murdochmcewangolf Yes, 80 / 20 is the magic number. The left side of the head; and, the index finger side of the left hand have to work as antagonistic opposites in the transition. The head reacts against the left hand, as it fuses against the right hand. The left knee reacts against the hand, also; and, pulls the right side around and pushes the left side around. But, the knee can only arc its way round so far before pressure on the ground with the left foot resists against it; and, redirects it in towards the body.
I’m 87 and I use a 48 inch driver that’s the only way I found that I could get at least 200 yards much younger much further be safe
@@kennethcole1551 thank you very much for your comment. That’s impressive Sir! Well done! It’s simply a case of finding in this sport what will consistently work the best for the individual. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it type of thing. My advice would be to let your body tell you what to check and possibly change. Thank you for watching my video 🙏🏼
senior golf is an attractive market
@@eegpas This is the area I try to help the most. The senior and the once a week golfer. So many overlooked areas that are not even considered that the golfer needs to be aware of before understanding how they can best repeat a swing. I enjoy basing the majority of my videos on those demographic.
Great video. I’m 18 in my mind but 45 in reality lol.
@@onealrya 😂😂😂 that’s why I love you buddy 👊🏼