Hope you find this advice helpful and unlock those extra yards with a driver. If you are new to Easiest Swing make sure to get your FREE E-Book from easiestswing.com and learn more about our philosophy. Most importantly enjoy your golf ⛳️
Love your videos! I’m 75 years young and have been golfing for 40 years. I’m getting more turn now and hitting the driver on the sweet spot by choking down 1 inch. I’m also finishing the swing.
I’m new to your channel but watched this as a senior golfer and started to raise my left heel. Awesome! Felt so much easier to swing not hit and drove the ball really well today the first time of doing this. It also improved my tempo with my irons so a result all round. Thank you so much for this and I look forward to watching more of your channel. Neil
Thanks Neil and welcome to our channel! We have lots of resources for you so I’d suggest visiting our website and signing up for our newsletter and the free e-book. This will get you started at no cost before committing to any spend. Looking forward to being with you all the way along the journey to your own Easiest Swing!
Excellent tips particularly about not keeping the left heal grounded while taking the club back at the start of the swing. This move also helps in upper body movement.
Love the video, have been playing for a number of years but have seen the power drop off since hitting 60 years old. Will definitely be giving this a go tomorrow so will keep you informed with my findings. Thanks for the tip!!
Thank you Phillip for a valuable, easy to follow very helpful video. I like your relaxed, friendly way of coaching & also your thoughtful, realistic comments to subscribers comments. I have a copy of Positive Impact Golf & find it helpful. Will the new book contain mainly new information or is it an update of your tried & tested approach? When is it to be published & how much will it cost? Your brother's advice helped me play golf to suit my ability ,fitness & health. Many other professional teaching golfers failed miserably when they wanted me to try & play in a similar way to young professional golfers. I was a primary school teacher who varied my teaching to suit a wide range of ability in my primary school classes. I still see some of my ex pupils & they tell me that they enjoyed being in my class. I am 80 years old & recommend either playing a relatively short course or playing off the red tees on long courses. That enables me to avoid getting too tired & usually have a satisfactory score.
Thanks Alan we appreciate your ongoing support. Very interesting to hear about your experiences both teaching pupils and the contrast of being taught by golf teachers. The new book is going to be a few months yet. It is being edited right now but still needs to go for publishing and production. Hopefully here by Christmas? I’m not sure of the price yet but it will be similar to Positive Impact Golf. Brian had part written this new book and left me to finish it - basically it goes over much the same principles but with the added hindsight of more than a decade of coaching his theories, it details the experiences gained from his coaches and thousands of our students over the years. Hopefully, this will help you with your game to improve through your eighties!
Thanks for your info.... as i remember.... the key is to put that foot down as the start of your downswing for the weight shift...not starting down with arms....which is why i probably tried to stop using it and planting my foot... eliminating extra movement. but at 72,,, i think i need it again....Thanks again, i will give it a go on the range tomorrow.... Vince
Philip responded to a very similar comment about starting the downswing this way: Personally, I prefer to just allow that to happen as my concentration is on connecting the clubhead to my body movement without interference, but if it works for you and helps your sequencing then go ahead. Remember there are no absolutes and we often find different routes to the same conclusion. Hope this helps and good luck with your range practice, we hope you see some great results!
I will try this week and let you know. At 75 and 165lbs in my present game I concentrate on a few things 1 In back swing I make sure my shoulder touches my chin 2 i pause at the top 3 swing easy.. Result is 175 to 200 yds. Hope to write soon with better results.
I'm 66 bad back. Stretching works. Ur swing is spot on. Unintentionally, I have been moving towards ur swing without knowing it..will look up the link to learn faster..tks
Nice to see, but 10 mph increase in clubhead speed would usually equate to 25 yds more carry all other things being equal, so there was definitely something else amiss with the first swing...
Absolutely, the launch angle is also a large factor in this. With the aim of keeping the video easy to understand, we wanted to focus on reducing effort and creating a larger swing. Our previous video: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html covers launch angle and dynamic loft in detail.
Thanks I’m really pleased to hear you say this. I think as pros we can easily complicate simple things. By contrast my aim is to attempt to present complex things simply!
Really pleased it was helpful! You should definitely check out our other videos, here is one you might enjoy where we do discuss this very thing ruclips.net/video/LuvvA713pvc/видео.html Hope you enjoy this too. Thanks
Right on - I watched it and will be watching more now that I've found your channel. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. I need help with short game as well. ; ) Don't we all! @@Easiestswing
Are you increasing your turn and allowing the heel to subsequently rise or are you just lifting your heel with the same turn you had previously? If the latter, take another look at the video at 2 mins 28 seconds and see what I say there and that should help. 👍 hope that works!
Very true about left heal being raised. A lot of men looked at T.V footage and were taught by pro's who advised them to keep your left heal down because of Tiger's swing thinking that's how you get more power/distance. What it does give you is damaged knees and back.
I couldn’t agree more. Notice how few female golfers raise their lead heel is that because they are more flexible than the guys? Possibly, but another theory is that they nearly all have been coached by the guys you mention who think that a body can work like a spring. If this was the case why do ALL the long drive champions raise their heel? I am convinced these coaches have it wrong. Thanks for your comment I am delighted that this video has resonated with so many golfers who are realising there is a better (and easier) way to use our bodies to create power without strain.
Cheers Phillip thanks great video very easy to understand, from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 64yrs 16hcap. My biggest problem is Sliding off the ball and Not being able to get back thru...😊
Thank you Philip, we're delighted to help and pleased it was easy enough to understand. See how you get on with this new information and let us know if it helps you get through the ball🏌️
I’m new to golf and 67 years old. I took advantage of lessons through the VA and I would raise my left heel naturally. Not one of the in house professionals told me to plant it! I have a friend whom is and has been an avid golfer for 55 or 60 years, he’s pretty darn salty too. He has been after me for the last 10 years to play and after taking lessons, I did. The first thing he said was, “keep your left heel planted.” I’m glad I came across your video and I thank you!
Thank you Greg, really pleased you enjoyed the video. You might also enjoy this one ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html We used the Shot Vision app on iPhone.
I have just returned to hitting balls after a break of 35 years - right now I’m on the driving range trying to get back into everything again. I am 70 in a few months time but when I’m swinging I find myself imitating the way I used to swing with not great results. The pro at the course advised me to just use my arms and not my knees/hips etc, but it feels awkward for me. I naturally lift my left foot anyway - but as you describe, I tend to hit the ball too hard and force it to a longer distance. Yesterday - I tried your method and boy…it suits me so much - it is not awkward now…it feels better and my distance improved a lot. I will continue with this method and will hone it so I have better consistency. Feeling quite excited and looking forward to my first nine holes in a few months time 😊
Hope your game worked out well and really glad our philosophy sits well with you. If you haven’t already found it, it will be well worthwhile reading our founder Brian Sparks’ book Positive Impact Golf. There is also a free download of the start of the book on our website.
I am 76 years old, and I have never intentionally lifted my left heel off the ground. I have to wait over four months until my course opens to try this. It sounds like it will help me a lot. I have always been too tight in my swing, and I have not gotten any distance at all. Thanks for the suggestion.
Hi Bob You can do some great practice during the winter indoors just practicing the movement and getting used to the feel of it. Don’t forget to download your free e-book which will also show you our famous “La Danse du golf” movement which will also help. A swing caddy is also a great investment (or a hole in one if you have limited room height available) these are especially good for players who have a shortened playing season. Take a look at our website for links to all the above and good luck!
This makes a lot of sense. I believe Jack Nicklaus said he initiated the down swing by planting his left heel back on the ground. But I question getting a full 100 yards more carry with just an increase of 10 mph swing speed.
If you watch closely I explain that not only was my clubhead speed reduced by 10mph but also due to the restricted swing my attack was steeper - from memory I think the launch angle was around 6° rather than 12° plus. Also 100mph accelerating is very different to 90mph decelerating. Hope that all makes a bit more sense. 👍
I love what you’re saying here. Perhaps the most important idea, though, is continuing to work out for strength and flexibility. Most people my age do nothing for their bodies and it shows. I’m 64 with a driver average carry of 250 yards. I stretch every single day and do 30 pushups a day. Work out… it works.
Thank you. It is absolutely true that strength and flexibility training is incredibly beneficial for maintaining our ability to swing freely, especially as we get older. Sadly, we don't always have the capacity despite the good intentions. Easiest Swing is extremely body friendly in nature and works very well even for those with reduced mobility and strength. However, with good flexibility and strength as you describe, you should see great results adopting the ES concepts.
You are right flexibility and strength are particularly helpful as we get older. Truth is though, not enough of us work on that. Thanks for your comments hopefully will inspire a few more to follow suit.
I would contend that there is something wrong with your first set of numbers that say your first swing was 91 mph and yet only carried the ball 134 yards. I am 65 and though I am not a long hitter (my swing speed with the driver is low to mid 80's) I still carry the ball anywhere from 175-190 yards depending on the quality of contact.
You are absolutely right, the lower swing speed was not the only factor playing a role in the reduced carry distance. The launch angle was significantly lower, the swing narrower, steeper angle of attack and the club was decelerating rather than accelerating through impact (putting the breaks on). These factors combined were what made for such a stark contrast. Quality of contact is arguably more important than speed and swinging with a longer, relaxed, tension free swing will increase the likelihood of a good quality strike.
I empathise with your frustration and for many years I found that when it was going well my instincts to just hit it harder when it was going well just took over! So look for a couple of solutions that worked for me first I found if I always tried to hit the next shot 10% easier than the last one that helped the other is to have a mental reset a few times could be every nine or even six or three holes to calm yourself back down. Main thing is to just keep going with it don’t give up! Great comment though and one I know many others will relate to thanks! 🙏
Wonderful video. I seem to recall some golfers of old who lifted their left heel up talked about starting the downswing by planting their left heel back onto the floor as if 'squashing a bug'. Is this a helpful thought to start the downswing, from your point of view, or do you feel this can inhibit the feeling of 'turning through' to a finish? We are all searching for the 'holy grail' feel of starting the downswing and wondered if you had thoughts on that swing feeling?
Personally I’m not keen on movements like this that are independent of the swinging motion. Personally like to just stay as relaxed as possible and feel the clubhead swing as naturally with the least interference possible. For me the problem with that concept of squashing a bug is that it is too independent of the swinging motion and to me will lead to a disconnection of movement. Having said, that if it works for some players and helps them to sequence their moves better then go with it! Remember there are no absolutes in this game and we often find different paths to the same result.
Thank you for your continued support Chris. I think as Philip has suggested, it is down to personal preference. Like Philip though, feeling the weight of the club head in the swing and responding to that in a relaxed way with minimal interference is absolutely key.
Many thanks both. I think I knew the answer to that but it is good to ask questions that some may have but don't vocalise themselves. I have been following you and your team now circa 7 months. Bought the book and the hole in one trainer and my handicap has fallen from 24 to 16. I don't go to the range anymore. I practice my swing with the hole in one trainer and i practice only my chipping, putting and bunkers now at the club. Waiting for the new book with anticipation as my putting continues to suck and I think there may be some pointers in the new material when that comes out. Appreciate all of your hard work and community engagement@@Easiestswing
How is it? No matter how loose or wide I try to swing I can never get anywhere near those clubhead speeds, I constantly check on a monitor, I am quite strong, loose and flexible.
Without sounding like this is a sales pitch, this is why the Swing Caddy is so brilliant at offering feedback on your swing speed and the effortless way in which you can achieve the clicks at different settings. It often surprises golfers just how important relaxed wrist and hand action is to achieve the 'click'.
I know this sounds like a sales pitch but as Peter said this is why we have endorsed a product like the Swing Caddy for nearly 60 years now. A golf club doesn’t give you feedback about how fast the club is swinging and monitors only give you feedback after the event. A Swing Caddy (or Hole in One, the shorter version) gives you instant feedback so you can start to learn how to effortlessly increase power. The emphasis being on “effortlessly” nearly all golfers who lack clubhead speed look in the wrong direction to increase it. Once you start to really get it, you realise you can swing slower but achieve more clubhead speed. It’s truly wonderful!!
Makes sense and was well explained. I`ll be giving it a go tomorrow. 100 extra yards seems a bit of a claim !! I hit about 210 -230. I don`t think I am going to reach 300 :-)))
Thanks Phillip. There is a lot on Utube ...I really like your explanationion and the way your bring to our attention. I will checking more of your vids...Cheers
You are very welcome, we are delighted you enjoyed the video. You may enjoy this one ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html and definitely check out our others on our channel. Thanks
Thanks Henric glad you found us and hope you discover how our message is one of simplicity and consistency. We are well aware of how confusing YT video content can be so our message will always be that the game is easier than you think if you keep on the same simple track.
Raising the left heel automatically transfers weight to the right side. A good thing. Returning it to the ground on the downswing automatically transfers weight to the left side. Also a good thing. Never going to be hiiting it 300yds, but nonetheless, this one technique freed up my swing considerably. And relaxing, 'swinging' as opposed to 'hitting', was the icing on the cake for me. Harder to do than it sounds, but worth the effort.
The best solution, paradoxically, is to swing more slowly. I watched the Women's Open about 10 years ago and saw they were hitting 280 yards or more off the tee and wondered why I couldn't do it. I slowed down, copied their smooth swing and added more than 25 yards to my tee shots within a few weeks. I'm 77, 5'6 and had cancer surgery 6 weeks ago so I am taking things very easy. On Saturday my 5 wood tee shots were between 185 and 205 yards. My driver on the 3 holes where I used it went over 210 yards.
What inspiring comments! I hope many other golfers read them and gain something from hearing golfers like yourself gaining yardage with ease. Thank you and good luck with your recovery and continued progress 🙂
Swing slower and hit it further. It's key to unlocking effortless power. Great to read such positive and inspiring words, thank you for sharing your recent success and best of luck with your recovery!
I play with a chap who is 84 years old. He has a rhythmical swing with his left heel rising as he swings back. He outdrives me by 40 meters and he still plays off single figures.@@Easiestswing
Excellent tip Philip on "Senior Golfers Defying Their Age With This Magic Move!" I've been playing this wonderful game now for 68 years and I have reached a stage in life where I have to redo my swing! In this video you point out how "lifting the left heal" for seniors is the answer to adding distance to their game. At one time and when I was a lot younger, I use to lift my left heal ala Nicklaus. Then, when it became popular to keep the left foot planted, I went this route and where I have been ever since. After viewing this video, I believe it is now time to revert back to my old way! Thank You Phil, this has been an eye opener! And, since I think your channel is geared more to the experienced golfer, I have become a subscriber! Well Done Philip! I'm looking forward to working with you!
John I am delighted you have found us and have subscribed. Welcome to a world away from tips and tricks, just simplicity and things that are easy to adopt. I look forward to hearing from you again.
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Welcome aboard! We are delighted you found us and that you are enjoying our videos. Easiest Swing works wonderfully for seniors, just as you've identified. We have a lot of other content you may also enjoy: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html Philip is wearing FootJoy's Traditions Spikeless shoes, very comfortable!
Thank you for your welcome and for kindly supplying the Information that I asked about regarding Phillip's Foot wear.. I will be Purchasing a Pair for sure now I Know that they are Comfortable as well....Thanks again and will be logging into the other site as well...🙂@@Easiestswing
I’m sixty now and I do struggle with a lack of flexibility, my driver only goes about two hundred yards. I play a lot with my son and his friends who are in their early thirties and hit the ball a lot harder than I but luckily I hit the ball a lot straighter and am in the fairway more consistently which helps even things out but as they improve and I get older this could definitely help me to continue being competitive with them so I’m going to give it a try.
As you point out, accuracy often trumps distance. However, who wouldnt turn down some easily found extra yards?! Please let us know how you get on with this and you might also want to keep this one from your son as well, it might unlock another few extra yards: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html
The left foot heel comes off the ground as a result of a good turn(in affect it's pulled off the ground), if you consciously try to lift it, your toast!
Absolutely spot on - the left heel needs to be ALLOWED to come away following good rotation. As you say just lifting the heel up is not really the right thing to do. Having said that senior golfers who have their heel glued to the floor may benefit, even if they get this element slightly wrong.
It's also important when lifting the left heel off the ground to not sway off the ball, just rotate. Seeing some of my buddies lift the left heel but swaying off the ball leads to bad results.
If you are turning, a little lateral movement is fine and even encourages good balance but lateral movement without turn is indeed to be avoided I am planning to do a video on this very topic so thanks for raising it.
Séan, I have tried everything (watched all your videos) to get longer drives. I still can't drive farther than 180 yards. It is so frustrating and embarrassing, too. I am 68 and still in good shape.
Hi Jeff, it is hard to know what to say without seeing your actual golf swing and if you have already watched all our videos. Do you have a Swing Caddy - the training aid we use at the Easiest Swing? They are an investment and worth every penny as you can practice with it practically anywhere. You can buy one on this link through Amazon: tinyurl.com/swing-caddy The Swing Caddy can help you become more accustomed to using your wrists and hands, something we are conventionally taught not to do. Using the hand and wrists allows you to get more swing speed. Along with the hands and wrists, if you are avoiding the 3 Deadly Don'ts as in the following video, you should find you will gain more distance. ruclips.net/video/LuvvA713pvc/видео.html
@leonardhandzlik6008 I have the Orange Whip. It's nice for warming up, but way too long to help with swing mechanics. I have bought so many training aids the past 20 years, have kept only the putting aids. I am awaiting the arrival of my Swing Rite for winter training.
You are absolutely correct, there are a few other factors at play here. Launch angle is significantly lower, angle of attack is steeper, the club is decelerating through impact (putting on the breaks) to name a few. We wanted to keep the video extremely simple and by improving one element, the others will also benefit.
That’s a really great point and frankly I would more or less turn the question on it’s head and say that ANY golfer who struggles to make a full turn should release their lead heel regardless of age, sex, build, handicap etc.
Personally, I prefer to just allow that to happen as my concentration is on connecting the clubhead to my body movement without interference, but if it works for you and helps your sequencing then go ahead. Remember there are no absolutes and we often find different routes to the same conclusion.
It's one of those personal preference scenarios. Brian famously had a small forward push as he initiated his swing. The only issue with using the lead heel as a trigger is it could interfere with the swing motion by having a focus on parts or body positions during the swing. If that happens you run the risk of losing that lovely fluid swing motion. Your body should respond to the swinging of the clubhead.
@@Easiestswing I have been trying to feel the weight of the club head, by losing tension in my arms. The results show better ball striking and straighter shots!
@@Dan-tc1zxgreat to hear! …this is much under-valued by the golf industry but once appreciated it really helps awareness and better ball striking. Keep up the good work!!
You have made my day! I always use to lift my left foot and was told not too, I could not understand why I lost distance, I have put it down to becoming "old"😹You have a new follower all the way from South Africa 🥰⛳️🏌🏻♀️
It’s an app for iPhone that costs about £80 ($100) called shot vision and is surprisingly accurate versus systems that are ten or even 100 x the price. If you look on their website they compare it against GC3 and it stands up quite well.
If you look closely I have the same ball position with both shots it is just the cameraman is further in front on the first one which makes it appear I am playing the ball further back in the stance. That’s just an optical illusion.
I'm 65 and still out drive most young players. Then again I out drove most people when I was young also. Just blessed with a higher swing speed. Was measured at 121 consistently when young. Now I'm sure I've dropped to low to mid teens. When I was young I'd finish my driving range sessions just hitting it as far as I could, then wind down to easy swings to cool down. Swing speed and flexibility is the key.
Great to hear you are still outdriving most of the young players at 65! Flexibility in the senior years is certainly an advantage. For those not blessed with this ability, allowing the lead heel to lift can be a real game-changer. Keep swinging easy and blasting those drives!
I have been using a swing analyzer and it keeps telling me I don’t have enough shoulder turn at the top. I haven’t been able to enough turn to satisfy it. Just watched this and went to my basement and tried it in front of a mirror. Just raising my heel slightly greatly improved my turn. Can’t want to video it so I can have it analyzed.
Never been that good at Golf but will say here that, you should Not, " Lift your Left heel off the ground.' Instead 'Let"' your Left heel come off the ground This will happen naturally if you 'Allow' your Left Knee, to bend in the back swing. Like everything in golf it's a subtle difference that makes the difference.
I agree Paul the aim should not be to “Lift” the left heel off the ground (which I don’t believe I actually said) but to “allow it to lift” or “release it off the ground” or “let it come off the ground”. I also agree that allowing the left knee to kick in towards the right is the right thing to do. In fact the last lesson Brian gave me, he said exactly that, and having spent many years in the nineties chasing the spurious goal of coil and lower body resistance I still struggle to let that knee move enough in that direction so I appreciate that reminder. Thanks! …..As you say it is the subtle difference between an easy natural movement and a forced one.
Absolutely Paul, you are completely correct. Subtle difference, but significant in the result. Brian and the coaches will talk about this being a response to the swing movement. Often the result of achieving a bigger or full turn in a relaxed and tension free way.
Ever since my 3rd back operation I can’t hit my driver. It feels to long and out of control. I did stop playing for 3 years and was never a great golfer but now if I use a hybrid which is shorter I have more control and can hit it 140-150 yards. Any advice please.
I think you are dead on with your advice, but I do feel that the yards carried by your first drive had to be wrong. No way did a 91.5 mph club head speed only carry 135 yards. A 10 mph difference should only result in about 40 yds. difference in carry. That being said, I am going to start lifting my left heel immediately.
Yes you are right that 10mph clubhead speed alone would not account for the difference in distance, but it is the steep angle of attack that a restricted backswing move creates, that prevents the ball from getting a proper flight. Added to this I mentioned the braking effect of tension, this is a key difference in that in the first swing it achieves 91mph clubhead speed, but it is already slowing down at impact whereas the greater width created in the second shot and an ACCELERATING clubhead are all factors to take into account. I have seen so many seniors try to make up their loss of distance with extra effort into the ball when all they actually needed was to be able to create a fuller turn again (by not gluing the lead heel to the floor) and then swing to a full follow through without tension and their speed comes back along with better impact conditions that improve the ball flight. I hope that helps.
You are absolutely right in your observation, the launch angle is also significantly lower, which is a large contributing factor on the carry distances. This is also a common result of a shorter, snappier swing. We didn't want to overload our viewers with information, but to show them how they can easily discover more distance from a more relaxed and larger swing, simply by removing the restriction of a planted lead heel. We hope you find some great progress by allowing your lead heel to lift in response to a larger, more relaxed swing.
We have lots of senior golfers using Easiest Swing into their 80's and 90's. Definitely check out our other videos, especially this one: ruclips.net/video/LuvvA713pvc/видео.html
I am a senior golfer. I Lift my left heal off the ground driving. All that you spoke of is exactly what I work on at age 74. Trying to relax and get that free wheeling turn. Distance at my age has lost length but the dispersion is fantastic. I will take a 210-220 carry. I used to drive the ball 250 plus but I was in the woods much more frequently. Thanks for the tips.
So happy to have watched this video! I'm 63 and last year took lessons from a retied LPGA professional. She told me to keep my lead foot planted. I worked on doing this the rest of the year and although I did (keep my foot planted) I noticed a reduction in my drive distance - thought it was my swing (lack of rotation). Now, after watching this, I'm eager to get back to the range, go back to my old way, and hopefully regain some of those lost distances! Thank You!
Even as a kid my left heel came up. I think it comes from stepping into the swing in baseball. The top of my backswing has always been past parallel and all I heard was how wrong that is. At 64 I still carry just over 300 off the tee on the good drives. And you are spot on. I hit it best when it feels like it's loose with no effort so relax! Golf is suppose to be fun, not work!
Brilliant and inspiring what you say… I hope lots of others read your comments as I’m sure they will help other golfers to have the confidence to move, relax and enjoy their game and their swings!!! Thanks for posting your thoughts 👍
Brilliant stuff! If you are asked to make the most comfortable swing possible, you will often get far closer to correct than if it feels awkward. It's great to hear that you are doing what feels natural to you and having such success with it. Loose and effortless is a great way to play and having fun is absolutely essential. Thanks for sharing!
Brandel Chamblee identified in “The Anatomy of Greatness” that when he wrote it in 2016 - 48 of the top 50 players of all time allowed their lead heel to rise. Nicklaus was certainly not alone!
We can learn a lot by looking back at the greats. We often believe we are far smarter than our predecessors so dismiss their ideas on the basis it is out of date. When in fact we may have inadvertently recreated an issue that was once previously solved.
Hi JT I hope it goes well for you. We pride ourselves in the fact our channel is not just a constant stream of tips and tricks but is all connected and leads to a much easier way to play this wonderful game. Watch any or all of our videos and you will see the message interconnects. The only issue you need to watch is that you only work on the one most important element of your game at any one time. If you like what you discover come and join our club where we can help you along that process.
Having spent many many years with a planted foot I have to often be reminded by the ES team to get it moving!! Good luck hope you can find a bit extra!
Thanks Phil - I’ve been doing this for the last 12 months because I noticed that I was dipping my head forward too much through the backswing which resulted in early extension. It solved that and as you suggest it has also frees up the stiffness and allows an effortless follow through. Good video 👍🏌️⛳️
Fantastic! Very pleased to hear you have already been seeing the benefits of this advice. Keep up the fantastic effortless swings and enjoy easier golf! ⛳️
Great Mark! And welcome to our channel I hope you enjoy the rest of our content and I hope you note the consistency of our message. ….We don’t do “tip of the week!”
Wish I'd have come across this video months ago as it would have saved me so much frustration. Not only have I driven the ball 40 yds further it has improved the ball striking with my other clubs too. Certainly the last two rounds anyway. Long may it continue 🤞🏻 I've subscribed so i can get some more little nuggets. Thankyou.
Great to have you on board! So pleased to hear about your experiences. 👍 For continued progress take a look at our website where you will see several compatible resources to help you on your journey. easiestswing.com
What shaft would you recommend for a swing like this? I’m a younger, stronger person with numbers similar to yours. I don’t like swinging hard. I’d rather lift the heel and let it fly.
Great to hear that you prefer not to swing hard, let the left heel lift and let it fly. It goes without saying that a club fitting session with a qualified fitter is absolutely essential. They will find a club and shaft setup that maximises performance and works best with your swing. Philip uses a Stiff shaft setup as he feels it helps him to swing easier and with less effort. Hope that helps.
I’d suggest caution about getting anything too stiff I have found in recent years that a little extra flex encourages me to swing more relaxed whereas anything too stiff just encourages too much effort. So I’d suggest you err on that side. Hope that’s helpful.
@@Easiestswing your channel has really given me a different mental approach to the game. 3 years into golf, and I’m HOOKED. Your swing has me consistently breaking 90, and I’m hoping to hone this skill and eventually get into the 70s.
Yes you are right - that was in the days when the golf industry believed that a technically perfect swing was the answer to the game. Thereby denying the genius of the subconscious, thankfully more and more of us are realising that good motion trumps good positions.
91 mph is not the only factor - steep angle of attack and low launch angle plus decelerating clubhead all make a difference. Speed is not the only factor to take into consideration!
The larger the swing the more turn required and therefore the more the heel will rise. Take a look at 3.34 with a driver. But having said all of that I used to keep my heel flat on the ground so even a small lift allows me more turn and freedom. Also we are not prescriptive we are not saying you have to raise your heel by #### number of inches. More importantly it is about releasing yourself from the belief that the heel needs to stay rooted. Hope that clarifies this for you.
One of the BEST tips ever for us older golfers!!! I like the fuller rotation, ease of swing, & less stress on my body, especially after coming off battling cancer twice. Thanks. Now if I can only remember to do it each time I tee it up lol. Haven't gained a lot of yards yet but maybe those will come the more I become comfortable with this new approach. Thanks again
Thanks for the driving tip, distance is great. I do question the carry number of the old swing at 135 yards at 91 mph. My swing at 75 mph has carry of 160 yards. 100 yard improvement at your faster speed is not likely correct but still impressive.
You're welcome and you are correct with your observation. There were many other contributing factors that caused the lack of carry distance - lower launch angle, steeper angle of attack and deceleration through impact all had a large influence. More swing speed by allowing the left heel to lift achieving more turn is just one advantage. Check out our other videos to learn more: ruclips.net/video/dK2z_UhfCew/видео.html
I love easiest but YOU DONT HIT BALL IN YOUR GREAT BACKSWING.Can you direct me to your links for downswing without frenzied over the top move. After 20 years, I have finally figured out your powerful fully loaded easy backswing but come over the top on downswing and thus the reason I dont stick with you guys..thanks
It is difficult to give objective advice without seeing your movement. However, a movement “over the top” is usually caused by tension. I’d suggest you experiment with seeing how relaxed you could be even playing some half speed half effort full swings to see what happens. I also wonder if you have ever really paid attention to your finish position? This is the only “position” the Easiest Swing is interested in! ruclips.net/video/ou3ylszcgds/видео.htmlfeature=shared
I hear you BUT the problem in doing that is the weight shift to right gets too much and you cannot get back to the ball easily (weight and turn). I stopped lifting my left heel and I was much more consistent - no more big hits out to the right. Early in a round it is OK - but when tired on the back 9 the body just cannot make the move/turn needed to hit it straight. So can I ask - how do you stop moving too far the right when the heel comes up, when you are tired.
Have a watch of this video as it may help: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html The weight shifts in response to the turn and should be a natural and easy movement as demonstrated in La Danse du Golf. If you are struggling to get back to the ball then it would suggest your 6 Basics aren't quite optimal. The heel should lift in response to a good, full turn, with a natural weight shift occurring. This move should not make you tired, when done correctly it reduces effort significantly. Keep studying, you will get there!
Good morning...I have been practicing the Easiest Swing for a week or so now (reading Brian's book also) and I can say that my ball strikes at the driving range has improved 100% and if all goes well, I'll be able to play golf with more confidence, improve my scores and start enjoying golf and not be exhausted by the 12th hole and struggle to finish my round. In this video you have what appears to be an iPhone and software indicating the swing, distance, etc....Would you please share what this is and where to purchase? Thank you for letting us seniors in on the Easiest Golf Swing secrets and for making this game enjoyable.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your Easiest Swing progress and we couldn't be happier to learn you are improving so rapidly and enjoying your golf! This is why we are here doing what we do! We used the Shot Vision App on iPhone, it works very well, requires a subscription from the apple app store but is good value. Thanks again!
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Hope you find this advice helpful and unlock those extra yards with a driver. If you are new to Easiest Swing make sure to get your FREE E-Book from easiestswing.com and learn more about our philosophy. Most importantly enjoy your golf ⛳️
Great video, very well explained, does the lifting of the heel apply to all clubs?
Love your videos! I’m 75 years young and have been golfing for 40 years. I’m getting more turn now and hitting the driver on the sweet spot by choking down 1 inch. I’m also finishing the swing.
I’m new to your channel but watched this as a senior golfer and started to raise my left heel. Awesome! Felt so much easier to swing not hit and drove the ball really well today the first time of doing this. It also improved my tempo with my irons so a result all round. Thank you so much for this and I look forward to watching more of your channel. Neil
Thanks Neil and welcome to our channel! We have lots of resources for you so I’d suggest visiting our website and signing up for our newsletter and the free e-book. This will get you started at no cost before committing to any spend. Looking forward to being with you all the way along the journey to your own Easiest Swing!
Thank you 👍🏼 I’m glad the algorithm sent this to me
Glad it helped and hope you enjoy our other videos.
Excellent tips particularly about not keeping the left heal grounded while taking the club back at the start of the swing. This move also helps in upper body movement.
Glad you enjoyed it and hope it really helps your game 👍
Great video and advice for senior golfers.
Thank you, really pleased you enjoyed it
Thanks for the info. I will definitely try this as I am struggling with driver at the moment. I'm 71 by the way...
Well done John - it is going to work! Can’t wait to hear from you again when you’ve seen it for yourself. 👍
Brilliant, simple, terrific ... profound change. WOW!
Thanks Robert and glad it has helped you! Fabulous 👍
Very Good. It help me a lot. Thanks
Fabulous - really pleased it’s working for you.
Love the video, have been playing for a number of years but have seen the power drop off since hitting 60 years old. Will definitely be giving this a go tomorrow so will keep you informed with my findings. Thanks for the tip!!
Good luck I’m sure it will work - let us know
@@Easiestswing thank you and yes I will let you know.
What a golf tip thanks
No problem - glad it’s helped👍
Thank you Phillip for a valuable, easy to follow very helpful video.
I like your relaxed, friendly way of coaching & also your thoughtful, realistic comments to subscribers comments.
I have a copy of Positive Impact Golf & find it helpful.
Will the new book contain mainly new information or is it an update of your tried & tested approach?
When is it to be published & how much will it cost?
Your brother's advice helped me play golf to suit my ability ,fitness & health.
Many other professional teaching golfers failed miserably when they wanted me to try & play in a similar way to young professional golfers.
I was a primary school teacher who varied my teaching to suit a wide range of ability in my primary school classes.
I still see some of my ex pupils & they tell me that they enjoyed being in my class.
I am 80 years old & recommend either playing a relatively short course or playing off the red tees on long courses.
That enables me to avoid getting too tired & usually have a satisfactory score.
Thanks Alan we appreciate your ongoing support. Very interesting to hear about your experiences both teaching pupils and the contrast of being taught by golf teachers.
The new book is going to be a few months yet. It is being edited right now but still needs to go for publishing and production. Hopefully here by Christmas? I’m not sure of the price yet but it will be similar to Positive Impact Golf. Brian had part written this new book and left me to finish it - basically it goes over much the same principles but with the added hindsight of more than a decade of coaching his theories, it details the experiences gained from his coaches and thousands of our students over the years. Hopefully, this will help you with your game to improve through your eighties!
Thank you for your reply.@@philipsparks8315
First time I've come across your chanbel. Great video, great drive. You have a new subscriber 👍
Thanks and welcome on board!!
Just brilliant ...Thank you indeed for your magnificent move
Thanks for the tip
It’s a pleasure, you are welcome. 👍
You are more than welcome.
Thank You
You are more than welcome.
Thanks for your info.... as i remember.... the key is to put that foot down as the start of your downswing for the weight shift...not starting down with arms....which is why i probably tried to stop using it and planting my foot... eliminating extra movement. but at 72,,, i think i need it again....Thanks again, i will give it a go on the range tomorrow.... Vince
Philip responded to a very similar comment about starting the downswing this way: Personally, I prefer to just allow that to happen as my concentration is on connecting the clubhead to my body movement without interference, but if it works for you and helps your sequencing then go ahead. Remember there are no absolutes and we often find different routes to the same conclusion.
Hope this helps and good luck with your range practice, we hope you see some great results!
Thanks I have been struggling with this down the my clubes
Well done Bruce - really glad to have helped 👍
great review, cant wait to give it practice. Many thanks
Hope you enjoy it and it works!
I will try this week and let you know. At 75 and 165lbs in my present game I concentrate on a few things 1 In back swing I make sure my shoulder touches my chin 2 i pause at the top 3 swing easy.. Result is 175 to 200 yds. Hope to write soon with better results.
Keep working on this Mo and you will soon be the right side of 200 yards. Great to hear from you!👍
Great advice and help in other areas of the golf swing.
Thanks Johnny glad it’s helping and thanks too for following us. 🙏
I'm 66 bad back. Stretching works. Ur swing is spot on. Unintentionally, I have been moving towards ur swing without knowing it..will look up the link to learn faster..tks
Great we have several videos on the topic don’t forget to go to our website and download our free ebook too. Glad you found us and pleased to help!
Nice to see, but 10 mph increase in clubhead speed would usually equate to 25 yds more carry all other things being equal, so there was definitely something else amiss with the first swing...
Absolutely, the launch angle is also a large factor in this. With the aim of keeping the video easy to understand, we wanted to focus on reducing effort and creating a larger swing. Our previous video: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html covers launch angle and dynamic loft in detail.
Thanks for this. Finally some realistic instruction. We are not pros! Why do we think we can play that way. This is what we need to hear. Thank you!
Thanks I’m really pleased to hear you say this. I think as pros we can easily complicate simple things. By contrast my aim is to attempt to present complex things simply!
Really pleased it was helpful! You should definitely check out our other videos, here is one you might enjoy where we do discuss this very thing ruclips.net/video/LuvvA713pvc/видео.html Hope you enjoy this too. Thanks
Right on - I watched it and will be watching more now that I've found your channel. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. I need help with short game as well. ; ) Don't we all! @@Easiestswing
Been trying to raise my heel but end up duffing shots. Any help gratefully received 😊
Are you increasing your turn and allowing the heel to subsequently rise or are you just lifting your heel with the same turn you had previously? If the latter, take another look at the video at 2 mins 28 seconds and see what I say there and that should help. 👍 hope that works!
Many thanks. Will check😊
It makes so much sense and a great deal of difference. Thank you.
Really pleased it helps!
Great Advise! Thanks
Our pleasure!
Very true about left heal being raised. A lot of men looked at T.V footage and were taught by pro's who advised them to keep your left heal down because of Tiger's swing thinking that's how you get more power/distance. What it does give you is damaged knees and back.
I couldn’t agree more. Notice how few female golfers raise their lead heel is that because they are more flexible than the guys? Possibly, but another theory is that they nearly all have been coached by the guys you mention who think that a body can work like a spring. If this was the case why do ALL the long drive champions raise their heel? I am convinced these coaches have it wrong. Thanks for your comment I am delighted that this video has resonated with so many golfers who are realising there is a better (and easier) way to use our bodies to create power without strain.
Of the many reasons to adopt Easiest Swing, preventing untold damage to your body is certainly one key benefit!
Cheers Phillip thanks great video very easy to understand, from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺 64yrs 16hcap. My biggest problem is Sliding off the ball and Not being able to get back thru...😊
Thank you Philip, we're delighted to help and pleased it was easy enough to understand. See how you get on with this new information and let us know if it helps you get through the ball🏌️
I’m new to golf and 67 years old. I took advantage of lessons through the VA and I would raise my left heel naturally. Not one of the in house professionals told me to plant it!
I have a friend whom is and has been an avid golfer for 55 or 60 years, he’s pretty darn salty too. He has been after me for the last 10 years to play and after taking lessons, I did. The first thing he said was, “keep your left heel planted.”
I’m glad I came across your video and I thank you!
That one piece of advice has wrecked many a natural swing. Glad you found the right way forward!
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Great video Phillip..very helpful. What app are you using on your phone to get the swing speed and carry stats?
Thank you Greg, really pleased you enjoyed the video. You might also enjoy this one ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html We used the Shot Vision app on iPhone.
I have just returned to hitting balls after a break of 35 years - right now I’m on the driving range trying to get back into everything again.
I am 70 in a few months time but when I’m swinging I find myself imitating the way I used to swing with not great results.
The pro at the course advised me to just use my arms and not my knees/hips etc, but it feels awkward for me. I naturally lift my left foot anyway - but as you describe, I tend to hit the ball too hard and force it to a longer distance.
Yesterday - I tried your method and boy…it suits me so much - it is not awkward now…it feels better and my distance improved a lot. I will continue with this method and will hone it so I have better consistency. Feeling quite excited and looking forward to my first nine holes in a few months time 😊
Hope your game worked out well and really glad our philosophy sits well with you. If you haven’t already found it, it will be well worthwhile reading our founder Brian Sparks’ book Positive Impact Golf. There is also a free download of the start of the book on our website.
A "pro" telling you to just use your arms? I'd check those credentials, lol
I am 76 years old, and I have never intentionally lifted my left heel off the ground. I have to wait over four months until my course opens to try this. It sounds like it will help me a lot. I have always been too tight in my swing, and I have not gotten any distance at all. Thanks for the suggestion.
Hi Bob
You can do some great practice during the winter indoors just practicing the movement and getting used to the feel of it. Don’t forget to download your free e-book which will also show you our famous “La Danse du golf” movement which will also help. A swing caddy is also a great investment (or a hole in one if you have limited room height available) these are especially good for players who have a shortened playing season. Take a look at our website for links to all the above and good luck!
This makes a lot of sense. I believe Jack Nicklaus said he initiated the down swing by planting his left heel back on the ground. But I question getting a full 100 yards more carry with just an increase of 10 mph swing speed.
If you watch closely I explain that not only was my clubhead speed reduced by 10mph but also due to the restricted swing my attack was steeper - from memory I think the launch angle was around 6° rather than 12° plus. Also 100mph accelerating is very different to 90mph decelerating. Hope that all makes a bit more sense. 👍
I love what you’re saying here. Perhaps the most important idea, though, is continuing to work out for strength and flexibility. Most people my age do nothing for their bodies and it shows. I’m 64 with a driver average carry of 250 yards. I stretch every single day and do 30 pushups a day. Work out… it works.
Thank you. It is absolutely true that strength and flexibility training is incredibly beneficial for maintaining our ability to swing freely, especially as we get older. Sadly, we don't always have the capacity despite the good intentions. Easiest Swing is extremely body friendly in nature and works very well even for those with reduced mobility and strength. However, with good flexibility and strength as you describe, you should see great results adopting the ES concepts.
You are right flexibility and strength are particularly helpful as we get older. Truth is though, not enough of us work on that. Thanks for your comments hopefully will inspire a few more to follow suit.
I would contend that there is something wrong with your first set of numbers that say your first swing was 91 mph and yet only carried the ball 134 yards. I am 65 and though I am not a long hitter (my swing speed with the driver is low to mid 80's) I still carry the ball anywhere from 175-190 yards depending on the quality of contact.
You are absolutely right, the lower swing speed was not the only factor playing a role in the reduced carry distance. The launch angle was significantly lower, the swing narrower, steeper angle of attack and the club was decelerating rather than accelerating through impact (putting the breaks on). These factors combined were what made for such a stark contrast. Quality of contact is arguably more important than speed and swinging with a longer, relaxed, tension free swing will increase the likelihood of a good quality strike.
Hits a bullet draw right down the fairway on his "bad"swing 😂
You’re not wrong - had I cut it it would have been even shorter!😂
Film crew: Yeah we'd take that every time! 😂
Thats my one in a hundred drive!!! Good senior golfers are usually just older good golfers!!!
Is there a way to staple this to my head? I know how well it works for me but I can't keep it going through a full round.😠
I empathise with your frustration and for many years I found that when it was going well my instincts to just hit it harder when it was going well just took over! So look for a couple of solutions that worked for me first I found if I always tried to hit the next shot 10% easier than the last one that helped the other is to have a mental reset a few times could be every nine or even six or three holes to calm yourself back down. Main thing is to just keep going with it don’t give up! Great comment though and one I know many others will relate to thanks! 🙏
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Wonderful video. I seem to recall some golfers of old who lifted their left heel up talked about starting the downswing by planting their left heel back onto the floor as if 'squashing a bug'. Is this a helpful thought to start the downswing, from your point of view, or do you feel this can inhibit the feeling of 'turning through' to a finish? We are all searching for the 'holy grail' feel of starting the downswing and wondered if you had thoughts on that swing feeling?
Personally I’m not keen on movements like this that are independent of the swinging motion. Personally like to just stay as relaxed as possible and feel the clubhead swing as naturally with the least interference possible. For me the problem with that concept of squashing a bug is that it is too independent of the swinging motion and to me will lead to a disconnection of movement. Having said, that if it works for some players and helps them to sequence their moves better then go with it! Remember there are no absolutes in this game and we often find different paths to the same result.
Thank you for your continued support Chris. I think as Philip has suggested, it is down to personal preference. Like Philip though, feeling the weight of the club head in the swing and responding to that in a relaxed way with minimal interference is absolutely key.
Many thanks both. I think I knew the answer to that but it is good to ask questions that some may have but don't vocalise themselves. I have been following you and your team now circa 7 months. Bought the book and the hole in one trainer and my handicap has fallen from 24 to 16. I don't go to the range anymore. I practice my swing with the hole in one trainer and i practice only my chipping, putting and bunkers now at the club. Waiting for the new book with anticipation as my putting continues to suck and I think there may be some pointers in the new material when that comes out. Appreciate all of your hard work and community engagement@@Easiestswing
How is it? No matter how loose or wide I try to swing I can never get anywhere near those clubhead speeds, I constantly check on a monitor, I am quite strong, loose and flexible.
Without sounding like this is a sales pitch, this is why the Swing Caddy is so brilliant at offering feedback on your swing speed and the effortless way in which you can achieve the clicks at different settings. It often surprises golfers just how important relaxed wrist and hand action is to achieve the 'click'.
I know this sounds like a sales pitch but as Peter said this is why we have endorsed a product like the Swing Caddy for nearly 60 years now. A golf club doesn’t give you feedback about how fast the club is swinging and monitors only give you feedback after the event. A Swing Caddy (or Hole in One, the shorter version) gives you instant feedback so you can start to learn how to effortlessly increase power. The emphasis being on “effortlessly” nearly all golfers who lack clubhead speed look in the wrong direction to increase it. Once you start to really get it, you realise you can swing slower but achieve more clubhead speed. It’s truly wonderful!!
Makes sense and was well explained.
I`ll be giving it a go tomorrow.
100 extra yards seems a bit of a claim !! I hit about 210 -230. I don`t think I am going to reach 300 :-)))
Hi James good luck with it let us know if you get some more yards with it.
Thanks Phillip. There is a lot on Utube ...I really like your explanationion and the way your bring to our attention.
I will checking more of your vids...Cheers
You are very welcome, we are delighted you enjoyed the video. You may enjoy this one ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html and definitely check out our others on our channel. Thanks
Thanks Henric glad you found us and hope you discover how our message is one of simplicity and consistency. We are well aware of how confusing YT video content can be so our message will always be that the game is easier than you think if you keep on the same simple track.
Wonderfully presented and explained… and the sequences from former times👌🏼
Thanks, much appreciated and glad you liked it.
Many thanks! Really pleased you enjoyed the demonstration 😊
Raising the left heel automatically transfers weight to the right side. A good thing.
Returning it to the ground on the downswing automatically transfers weight to the left side. Also a good thing.
Never going to be hiiting it 300yds, but nonetheless, this one technique freed up my swing considerably.
And relaxing, 'swinging' as opposed to 'hitting', was the icing on the cake for me. Harder to do than it sounds, but worth the effort.
Glad this has helped and hope we can continue to help you progress your game in the Easiest way.
Do we do this for our irons as well??? Thnks
Absolutely, the same principles apply.
Cheers thanks for your help. So impressed with yr swing an work u guys are doing to help us
@@phillipismay3585 thanks that sort of comment is inspiring 👍
The best solution, paradoxically, is to swing more slowly.
I watched the Women's Open about 10 years ago and saw they were hitting 280 yards or more off the tee and wondered why I couldn't do it. I slowed down, copied their smooth swing and added more than 25 yards to my tee shots within a few weeks.
I'm 77, 5'6 and had cancer surgery 6 weeks ago so I am taking things very easy. On Saturday my 5 wood tee shots were between 185 and 205 yards. My driver on the 3 holes where I used it went over 210 yards.
What inspiring comments! I hope many other golfers read them and gain something from hearing golfers like yourself gaining yardage with ease. Thank you and good luck with your recovery and continued progress 🙂
Swing slower and hit it further. It's key to unlocking effortless power. Great to read such positive and inspiring words, thank you for sharing your recent success and best of luck with your recovery!
I play with a chap who is 84 years old. He has a rhythmical swing with his left heel rising as he swings back. He outdrives me by 40 meters and he still plays off single figures.@@Easiestswing
Excellent tip Philip on "Senior Golfers Defying Their Age With This Magic Move!" I've been playing this wonderful game now for 68 years and I have reached a stage in life where I have to redo my swing! In this video you point out how "lifting the left heal" for seniors is the answer to adding distance to their game. At one time and when I was a lot younger, I use to lift my left heal ala Nicklaus. Then, when it became popular to keep the left foot planted, I went this route and where I have been ever since. After viewing this video, I believe it is now time to revert back to my old way! Thank You Phil, this has been an eye opener! And, since I think your channel is geared more to the experienced golfer, I have become a subscriber! Well Done Philip! I'm looking forward to working with you!
John I am delighted you have found us and have subscribed. Welcome to a world away from tips and tricks, just simplicity and things that are easy to adopt. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Just found this video/Channel and very glad to of found this for Us Senior Golfers and the perils of the Driver in our golden years.. and what a Great channel to watch....I Really Liked the look of your Footwear to and would appreciate it if you could tell me the brand as I am in the Market for some new ones and those would certainly fit the bill...many thanks for the brilliant tips you gave I'm sure it will help Everyone not just Us seniors.👍
Welcome aboard! We are delighted you found us and that you are enjoying our videos. Easiest Swing works wonderfully for seniors, just as you've identified. We have a lot of other content you may also enjoy: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html
Philip is wearing FootJoy's Traditions Spikeless shoes, very comfortable!
Thank you for your welcome and for kindly supplying the Information that I asked about regarding Phillip's Foot wear.. I will be Purchasing a Pair for sure now I Know that they are Comfortable as well....Thanks again and will be logging into the other site as well...🙂@@Easiestswing
I’m sixty now and I do struggle with a lack of flexibility, my driver only goes about two hundred yards. I play a lot with my son and his friends who are in their early thirties and hit the ball a lot harder than I but luckily I hit the ball a lot straighter and am in the fairway more consistently which helps even things out but as they improve and I get older this could definitely help me to continue being competitive with them so I’m going to give it a try.
As you point out, accuracy often trumps distance. However, who wouldnt turn down some easily found extra yards?! Please let us know how you get on with this and you might also want to keep this one from your son as well, it might unlock another few extra yards: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html
The left foot heel comes off the ground as a result of a good turn(in affect it's pulled off the ground), if you consciously try to lift it, your toast!
Absolutely spot on - the left heel needs to be ALLOWED to come away following good rotation. As you say just lifting the heel up is not really the right thing to do. Having said that senior golfers who have their heel glued to the floor may benefit, even if they get this element slightly wrong.
Fair point@@philipsparks8315
Exactly. It is always a response to a good turn.
Thank you! I have had a terrible time with lost distance. I am 74 and need something to get my game back on track.
Glad you enjoyed this - let us know how it works for you.
You are so welcome! We hope this helps you recover some of those lost yards.
It's also important when lifting the left heel off the ground to not sway off the ball, just rotate. Seeing some of my buddies lift the left heel but swaying off the ball leads to bad results.
If you are turning, a little lateral movement is fine and even encourages good balance but lateral movement without turn is indeed to be avoided I am planning to do a video on this very topic so thanks for raising it.
As Philip mentions, we are doing a video on what sway is and why it isn't mutually exclusive to allowing the lead heel to lift.
Séan, I have tried everything (watched all your videos) to get longer drives. I still can't drive farther than 180 yards. It is so frustrating and embarrassing, too. I am 68 and still in good shape.
Hi Jeff, it is hard to know what to say without seeing your actual golf swing and if you have already watched all our videos. Do you have a Swing Caddy - the training aid we use at the Easiest Swing? They are an investment and worth every penny as you can practice with it practically anywhere. You can buy one on this link through Amazon: tinyurl.com/swing-caddy
The Swing Caddy can help you become more accustomed to using your wrists and hands, something we are conventionally taught not to do. Using the hand and wrists allows you to get more swing speed. Along with the hands and wrists, if you are avoiding the 3 Deadly Don'ts as in the following video, you should find you will gain more distance. ruclips.net/video/LuvvA713pvc/видео.html
@@Easiestswing I will try the Swing Rite. Thank you!!
@@EasiestswingSorry, but 210 pounds or dollars for a swing weight is way too much. The orange Swing Whip is a much better investment, IMHO
@leonardhandzlik6008 I have the Orange Whip. It's nice for warming up, but way too long to help with swing mechanics. I have bought so many training aids the past 20 years, have kept only the putting aids. I am awaiting the arrival of my Swing Rite for winter training.
180 yards will suffice if you hit from the senior tees. Don't be embarassed.
134 yds driver carry with 91 mph speed? That doesnt add up it seems
You are absolutely correct, there are a few other factors at play here. Launch angle is significantly lower, angle of attack is steeper, the club is decelerating through impact (putting on the breaks) to name a few. We wanted to keep the video extremely simple and by improving one element, the others will also benefit.
Can this be used for younger golfers, like mid 30’s that are built muscle wise or do you just recommend and try?
That’s a really great point and frankly I would more or less turn the question on it’s head and say that ANY golfer who struggles to make a full turn should release their lead heel regardless of age, sex, build, handicap etc.
Absolutely, most golfers will find allowing the lead heel to come off the ground allows a bigger turn and reduces stress and tension in their swing.
Can we treat the lead heal coming down as a trigger for the downswing?
Personally, I prefer to just allow that to happen as my concentration is on connecting the clubhead to my body movement without interference, but if it works for you and helps your sequencing then go ahead. Remember there are no absolutes and we often find different routes to the same conclusion.
@@philipsparks8315 thanks Phillip, this, I have to say is one of your best videos! Please keep them coming!
It's one of those personal preference scenarios. Brian famously had a small forward push as he initiated his swing. The only issue with using the lead heel as a trigger is it could interfere with the swing motion by having a focus on parts or body positions during the swing. If that happens you run the risk of losing that lovely fluid swing motion. Your body should respond to the swinging of the clubhead.
@@Easiestswing I have been trying to feel the weight of the club head, by losing tension in my arms. The results show better ball striking and straighter shots!
@@Dan-tc1zxgreat to hear! …this is much under-valued by the golf industry but once appreciated it really helps awareness and better ball striking. Keep up the good work!!
You have made my day! I always use to lift my left foot and was told not too, I could not understand why I lost distance, I have put it down to becoming "old"😹You have a new follower all the way from South Africa 🥰⛳️🏌🏻♀️
Great to have you on board and we hope your golf flourishes now you are freed once again!
What monitor is on the ground in this video? Thanks!
It’s an app for iPhone that costs about £80 ($100) called shot vision and is surprisingly accurate versus systems that are ten or even 100 x the price. If you look on their website they compare it against GC3 and it stands up quite well.
@@Easiestswing thank you so much
It helped putting the ball forward in your stance. Not so much the foot.
Don't force the heel lift, just allow it to lift in response to the turn in the backswing.
If you look closely I have the same ball position with both shots it is just the cameraman is further in front on the first one which makes it appear I am playing the ball further back in the stance. That’s just an optical illusion.
That’s what I thought at first. After checking I saw the trick
My dad taught me the pivot when he played 60 years ago. When I don't pivot (lift the left heel) the ball definitely does not go as far.
Keep on moving that left heel your Dad was right!
I'm 65 and still out drive most young players. Then again I out drove most people when I was young also. Just blessed with a higher swing speed.
Was measured at 121 consistently when young. Now I'm sure I've dropped to low to mid teens.
When I was young I'd finish my driving range sessions just hitting it as far as I could, then wind down to easy swings to cool down.
Swing speed and flexibility is the key.
Great to hear you are still outdriving most of the young players at 65! Flexibility in the senior years is certainly an advantage. For those not blessed with this ability, allowing the lead heel to lift can be a real game-changer. Keep swinging easy and blasting those drives!
At 65 yrs old you have 115 mph club head speed? lol I think you might be a bit surprised if you have it measured. 115 is average for the PGA tour.
@@donnieshelton591maybe it’s kilometres per hour?
@@donnieshelton591And the average distance with that 113-115 mph club speed is 285-295 yrds.Gotta get that ball speed up over 165 mph too.
Glad I found this video.
We're really pleased you found it too.
Great advice seems it would take away the tension,will try👍🏾💪🏾👍🏾
I’m certain it will - let us know how you get on. 👍
Absolutely and we hope you discover some effortless additional yards too!
I have been using a swing analyzer and it keeps telling me I don’t have enough shoulder turn at the top. I haven’t been able to enough turn to satisfy it.
Just watched this and went to my basement and tried it in front of a mirror. Just raising my heel slightly greatly improved my turn. Can’t want to video it so I can have it analyzed.
This should make a big difference to your progress- look forward to hearing from you again.
Never been that good at Golf but will say here that, you should Not, " Lift your Left heel off the ground.' Instead 'Let"' your Left heel come off the ground This will happen naturally if you 'Allow' your Left Knee, to bend in the back swing. Like everything in golf it's a subtle difference that makes the difference.
I agree Paul the aim should not be to “Lift” the left heel off the ground (which I don’t believe I actually said) but to “allow it to lift” or “release it off the ground” or “let it come off the ground”. I also agree that allowing the left knee to kick in towards the right is the right thing to do. In fact the last lesson Brian gave me, he said exactly that, and having spent many years in the nineties chasing the spurious goal of coil and lower body resistance I still struggle to let that knee move enough in that direction so I appreciate that reminder. Thanks! …..As you say it is the subtle difference between an easy natural movement and a forced one.
Absolutely Paul, you are completely correct. Subtle difference, but significant in the result. Brian and the coaches will talk about this being a response to the swing movement. Often the result of achieving a bigger or full turn in a relaxed and tension free way.
Ever since my 3rd back operation I can’t hit my driver. It feels to long and out of control. I did stop playing for 3 years and was never a great golfer but now if I use a hybrid which is shorter I have more control and can hit it 140-150 yards. Any advice please.
I think you are dead on with your advice, but I do feel that the yards carried by your first drive had to be wrong. No way did a 91.5 mph club head speed only carry 135 yards. A 10 mph difference should only result in about 40 yds. difference in carry. That being said, I am going to start lifting my left heel immediately.
Yes you are right that 10mph clubhead speed alone would not account for the difference in distance, but it is the steep angle of attack that a restricted backswing move creates, that prevents the ball from getting a proper flight. Added to this I mentioned the braking effect of tension, this is a key difference in that in the first swing it achieves 91mph clubhead speed, but it is already slowing down at impact whereas the greater width created in the second shot and an ACCELERATING clubhead are all factors to take into account. I have seen so many seniors try to make up their loss of distance with extra effort into the ball when all they actually needed was to be able to create a fuller turn again (by not gluing the lead heel to the floor) and then swing to a full follow through without tension and their speed comes back along with better impact conditions that improve the ball flight. I hope that helps.
You are absolutely right in your observation, the launch angle is also significantly lower, which is a large contributing factor on the carry distances. This is also a common result of a shorter, snappier swing. We didn't want to overload our viewers with information, but to show them how they can easily discover more distance from a more relaxed and larger swing, simply by removing the restriction of a planted lead heel. We hope you find some great progress by allowing your lead heel to lift in response to a larger, more relaxed swing.
Got any extra tips for those of us over 78?
We have lots of senior golfers using Easiest Swing into their 80's and 90's. Definitely check out our other videos, especially this one: ruclips.net/video/LuvvA713pvc/видео.html
I am a senior golfer. I Lift my left heal off the ground driving. All that you spoke of is exactly what I work on at age 74. Trying to relax and get that free wheeling turn. Distance at my age has lost length but the dispersion is fantastic. I will take a 210-220 carry. I used to drive the ball 250 plus but I was in the woods much more frequently. Thanks for the tips.
That is great to hear and probably reassuring for newcomers to our channel. Keep up with what you are doing and your best days are still ahead!
So happy to have watched this video! I'm 63 and last year took lessons from a retied LPGA professional. She told me to keep my lead foot planted. I worked on doing this the rest of the year and although I did (keep my foot planted) I noticed a reduction in my drive distance - thought it was my swing (lack of rotation). Now, after watching this, I'm eager to get back to the range, go back to my old way, and hopefully regain some of those lost distances! Thank You!
Can’t wait to hear how you get on - best of luck with it. Be good to get those yards back 👍
I'm 68, and guess what I'm going to start doing???
Thanks for this GREAT tip!!!
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I can do it at the driving range, but at the course something breake me in the follow through.
Fear! Simply learn to let go.
Can this be done with your fairway woods?
The same principles apply to fairway woods and irons.
Even as a kid my left heel came up. I think it comes from stepping into the swing in baseball. The top of my backswing has always been past parallel and all I heard was how wrong that is. At 64 I still carry just over 300 off the tee on the good drives. And you are spot on. I hit it best when it feels like it's loose with no effort so relax! Golf is suppose to be fun, not work!
Brilliant and inspiring what you say… I hope lots of others read your comments as I’m sure they will help other golfers to have the confidence to move, relax and enjoy their game and their swings!!! Thanks for posting your thoughts 👍
Brilliant stuff! If you are asked to make the most comfortable swing possible, you will often get far closer to correct than if it feels awkward. It's great to hear that you are doing what feels natural to you and having such success with it. Loose and effortless is a great way to play and having fun is absolutely essential. Thanks for sharing!
Left heel off the ground is the way golf was played for 150 years!
Didn’t seem to hurt Nicklaus.
Brandel Chamblee identified in “The Anatomy of Greatness” that when he wrote it in 2016 - 48 of the top 50 players of all time allowed their lead heel to rise. Nicklaus was certainly not alone!
We can learn a lot by looking back at the greats. We often believe we are far smarter than our predecessors so dismiss their ideas on the basis it is out of date. When in fact we may have inadvertently recreated an issue that was once previously solved.
Great advice. Makes much more sense. Thank you.
You’re welcome Charles!
Thanks Phil - this is the first video I've watched of yours, and I'm keen to give this a go on the range / course.
Hi JT I hope it goes well for you. We pride ourselves in the fact our channel is not just a constant stream of tips and tricks but is all connected and leads to a much easier way to play this wonderful game. Watch any or all of our videos and you will see the message interconnects. The only issue you need to watch is that you only work on the one most important element of your game at any one time. If you like what you discover come and join our club where we can help you along that process.
Im 71 now and have not lost much distance thankfully but believe my left foot stays planted. Will have to ask my buddies!
Having spent many many years with a planted foot I have to often be reminded by the ES team to get it moving!! Good luck hope you can find a bit extra!
Perhaps you will will find a few extra yards or at least some increased comfort in your swing. Good luck!
Good morning si it the same thing with all the clubs : hybride, Woods and irons ?
Absolutely, the principles can apply to all your clubs.
Thanks Phil - I’ve been doing this for the last 12 months because I noticed that I was dipping my head forward too much through the backswing which resulted in early extension. It solved that and as you suggest it has also frees up the stiffness and allows an effortless follow through. Good video 👍🏌️⛳️
Fantastic! Very pleased to hear you have already been seeing the benefits of this advice. Keep up the fantastic effortless swings and enjoy easier golf! ⛳️
What about turning your right foot out combined with the left heal up?
Absolutely! For anyone with restricted movement this is a great option to increase turn. Thanks for bringing it up.
I recently turned 61 - I just found your channel and have enjoyed the first couple of videos that I've watched!
Great Mark! And welcome to our channel I hope you enjoy the rest of our content and I hope you note the consistency of our message. ….We don’t do “tip of the week!”
Moe Norman and Ben Hogan both feet grounded back and through impact.
Neither was real long
Wish I'd have come across this video months ago as it would have saved me so much frustration. Not only have I driven the ball 40 yds further it has improved the ball striking with my other clubs too. Certainly the last two rounds anyway. Long may it continue 🤞🏻 I've subscribed so i can get some more little nuggets. Thankyou.
Great to have you on board! So pleased to hear about your experiences. 👍 For continued progress take a look at our website where you will see several compatible resources to help you on your journey. easiestswing.com
What shaft would you recommend for a swing like this? I’m a younger, stronger person with numbers similar to yours. I don’t like swinging hard. I’d rather lift the heel and let it fly.
Great to hear that you prefer not to swing hard, let the left heel lift and let it fly. It goes without saying that a club fitting session with a qualified fitter is absolutely essential. They will find a club and shaft setup that maximises performance and works best with your swing. Philip uses a Stiff shaft setup as he feels it helps him to swing easier and with less effort. Hope that helps.
I’d suggest caution about getting anything too stiff I have found in recent years that a little extra flex encourages me to swing more relaxed whereas anything too stiff just encourages too much effort. So I’d suggest you err on that side. Hope that’s helpful.
@@philipsparks8315 thanks for the insight! I’m currently gaming a 60g stiff shaft, but I think I could go even lighter to be honest.
@@Easiestswing your channel has really given me a different mental approach to the game. 3 years into golf, and I’m HOOKED. Your swing has me consistently breaking 90, and I’m hoping to hone this skill and eventually get into the 70s.
@@SethMoxie that’s wonderful to hear it’s what makes us tick - helping golfers to discover just how easy golf can be.
Thanks for information makes me feel better about being able to get back to playing again
Great hope we continue to inspire you 👍
What is the app your are using on your phone?
It is called Shot Vision and is surprisingly accurate considering its price (I used it with my phone which is an iPhone 15)
Nice video. A wise man once said, " You can't be too relaxed in the golf swing.'
Great wisdom! 👍
I didn’t lose distance at 65 my handicap was 5 or 6. I gave golf away for 11 years came back to golf and at 76 I’d lost 50m. Off the tee.
I hope this video helps you gain some of that back again - good luck!
Hope this helps you regain those yards!
Can you do this with irons?
The same principles apply with irons. Watch some of our other videos for help: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html
Hi Philip, what Driver and shaft do you recommend
It depends on swing speed and personal preference. You are best to go to a good club fitter and get properly specced for driver and shaft setup.
Seems to me that move would cause a lot of swaying in your swing?
This video here will help to dispel the misconception around sway: ruclips.net/video/1J4m7JV9KxM/видео.html
Thanks, Phillip. Does this carry over to irons as well?
Same principles apply to irons. Check out our other videos to see how: ruclips.net/video/FF2M6B6GtTo/видео.html
Good one. Makes total sense. 👍
Really pleased you enjoyed it. Perhaps this one will also help: ruclips.net/video/qTiTllzyOk4/видео.html
I believe the reason to keep the leading foot down on back swing was to improve consistency, not about distance.
Yes you are right - that was in the days when the golf industry believed that a technically perfect swing was the answer to the game. Thereby denying the genius of the subconscious, thankfully more and more of us are realising that good motion trumps good positions.
91mph and 134 yards carry?????????
91 mph is not the only factor - steep angle of attack and low launch angle plus decelerating clubhead all make a difference. Speed is not the only factor to take into consideration!
In yourWhy 95% of Golfers Don't STRIKE their irons at 3;31 at the top of backswing your left heel barely comes off the ground. I'm confused.
The larger the swing the more turn required and therefore the more the heel will rise. Take a look at 3.34 with a driver. But having said all of that I used to keep my heel flat on the ground so even a small lift allows me more turn and freedom. Also we are not prescriptive we are not saying you have to raise your heel by #### number of inches. More importantly it is about releasing yourself from the belief that the heel needs to stay rooted. Hope that clarifies this for you.
One of the BEST tips ever for us older golfers!!! I like the fuller rotation, ease of swing, & less stress on my body, especially after coming off battling cancer twice. Thanks. Now if I can only remember to do it each time I tee it up lol. Haven't gained a lot of yards yet but maybe those will come the more I become comfortable with this new approach. Thanks again
Wonderful! Enjoy good health, good golf and hopefully a few more yards!
Thanks for the driving tip, distance is great. I do question the carry number of the old swing at 135 yards at 91 mph. My swing at 75 mph has carry of 160 yards. 100 yard improvement at your faster speed is not likely correct but still impressive.
You're welcome and you are correct with your observation. There were many other contributing factors that caused the lack of carry distance - lower launch angle, steeper angle of attack and deceleration through impact all had a large influence. More swing speed by allowing the left heel to lift achieving more turn is just one advantage. Check out our other videos to learn more: ruclips.net/video/dK2z_UhfCew/видео.html
I love easiest but YOU DONT HIT BALL IN YOUR GREAT BACKSWING.Can you direct me to your links for downswing without frenzied over the top move. After 20 years, I have finally figured out your powerful fully loaded easy backswing but come over the top on downswing and thus the reason I dont stick with you guys..thanks
It is difficult to give objective advice without seeing your movement. However, a movement “over the top” is usually caused by tension. I’d suggest you experiment with seeing how relaxed you could be even playing some half speed half effort full swings to see what happens. I also wonder if you have ever really paid attention to your finish position? This is the only “position” the Easiest Swing is interested in!
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I hear you BUT the problem in doing that is the weight shift to right gets too much and you cannot get back to the ball easily (weight and turn). I stopped lifting my left heel and I was much more consistent - no more big hits out to the right. Early in a round it is OK - but when tired on the back 9 the body just cannot make the move/turn needed to hit it straight. So can I ask - how do you stop moving too far the right when the heel comes up, when you are tired.
Have a watch of this video as it may help: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html The weight shifts in response to the turn and should be a natural and easy movement as demonstrated in La Danse du Golf. If you are struggling to get back to the ball then it would suggest your 6 Basics aren't quite optimal. The heel should lift in response to a good, full turn, with a natural weight shift occurring. This move should not make you tired, when done correctly it reduces effort significantly. Keep studying, you will get there!
Good morning...I have been practicing the Easiest Swing for a week or so now (reading Brian's book also) and I can say that my ball strikes at the driving range has improved 100% and if all goes well, I'll be able to play golf with more confidence, improve my scores and start enjoying golf and not be exhausted by the 12th hole and struggle to finish my round. In this video you have what appears to be an iPhone and software indicating the swing, distance, etc....Would you please share what this is and where to purchase?
Thank you for letting us seniors in on the Easiest Golf Swing secrets and for making this game enjoyable.
Fantastic! Thank you for sharing your Easiest Swing progress and we couldn't be happier to learn you are improving so rapidly and enjoying your golf! This is why we are here doing what we do! We used the Shot Vision App on iPhone, it works very well, requires a subscription from the apple app store but is good value.
Thanks again!