Sean and Phillip, could a video be created discussing and explaining how to discover one's swing plane for drivers, hybrids, long irons, midrange irons, short irons and wedges? Assuming it doesn't exist already... Thanks
@@tonylupone1157 You can watch the ball if you please, just don't fixate on it so that your head is no longer able to move freely. Having a peripheral view and awareness of the ball is more than enough.
Gentlemen, this approach has reinvigorated me. I played minor league baseball and hockey in my earlier life. I was competitive to a fault. When I was no longer able to play hockey due to spinal compression issues I was devastated. At age 58 I retired and took up golf for the first time. I became obsessed and dedicated myself to playing good golf. I had a desire to compete but only if I wouldn't embarrass myself. I am now 63 (5 years into golf) and shoot in the low 80s, my best score ever was a 79 playing from the white tees (6,400 yds). I was competitive with 30 year olds but it took me 2 days to recover after a round. I watched 2 of your videos earlier this week and read the free portion of your book and have now played 18 holes 3 days in a row implementing a tension free swing, lifting my lead heal, moving my head and completing every swing in its entirety. I shot 82, 85, 84 swinging much more freely and nearly pain free. Every now and then I tense up and am reminded quickly by my back not to do that. Accepting that I will not look like Scottie Scheffler or Tiger Woods when I swing, I love the game more than ever. I still have much to learn but will follow a different approach and template (the Easiest Swing). I cannot thank you enough for opening a whole new world for me and for senior golfers everywhere. I now have a new saying, "I'll play with anybody, anywhere on any day" (as long as I can afford it). I love you guys!
We are so delighted to hear your story and great that you are getting into pain free golf with Easiest Swing. A couple of things to suggest, purchase a full copy of the book either ebook via our website or hard copy via Amazon. Also consider joining the Easiest Swing Club where we can help you build your understanding of how to use our principles in every aspect of your game. Our coaches have great discussions with the members and we have a live monthly zoom meeting (next one this Weds). Love your story and hope we can help you to start getting into the seventies!
I'm just hung up my lacrosse cleats at 53. Played in "masters" leagues since I was 30 after playing in college. I started playing golf during the pandemic . Its now my new obsession and I'm just learning that I can't swing like the pros. My body takes a few days to recover as well and my swing has to change if I want to play more to improve.
@@DukeFame88 Isn’t it interesting that we both were super competitive in our younger years and we still have that drive. For me it’s the challenge of learning and improving. I continue to do both. I love it when my golf buddies comment “there is just no way you can hit the ball that far and that accurately with that swing speed”. Little do they know that my swing is actually 7mph faster than theirs on average, it just doesn’t look like it’s faster. I keep telling them speed is at the ball, not from the top of the backswing to the ball. I find myself answering their questions all round long. Finally I just told them “start paying me for my advice or better yet join Easiest Swing and unlock your golfing potential. I wish you all the best with your game! Hope you stay in touch. I’m in Wisconsin and we are having a crazy winter. We had tornadoes touch down 1/4 mile from my home 2 weeks ago in February and I played 18 holes a few days later. 1st time anyone from my area played golf in February. Bring it on! The more days I can play the better. Be well my friend and keep hitting them long and straight.
Once a competitive athlete, always a competitive athlete i guess. I enjoy the challege of learning something new as well. Friends are surprised at the progress I've made and now I need to start improving to beat them. I'm in MD and the weather is getting ready to warm up and I'm at the range more often @@rlmonson
Im 75 and a super senior, so im told. After watching your videos, i have to say it works and doesnt hurt my back. I have followed your stories and i can tell you without a lie, it works.
Thanks Mike great to hear this from you. We know it works too many people tell us just what you’re saying for it to be a fluke. We just need the world of golf to find out about it. Please spread the word!! 👍
I am also realizing that I am 75 years old and have been watching vids for folks 50 years younger. This presentation has made me realize I can still play without embarrassment and make allowances for my "age". I don't keep score, I love to hit the ball, but I am not a competitor, it is strictly self satisfaction.
Wonderful to see you Philip on this channel still teaching…it must be over 40 years now since I met you on the wind swept links at Princes. I was sorry to hear about Brian. Bless him,another remarkable coach!
Thank you! We are continuing the legacy that Brian created with Easiest Swing and helping as many golfers as possible find an Easier way to play the game. Princes is a wonderful golf course, many happy memories and rounds played there.
3 minutes and 22 seconds into your video and I added 20+ yards to my drive. Stopped golfing 30 yrs ago because of back/shoulder issues ,not due to golf, time heals unfortunately time also ages. Now 68 and in good shape having to readjust the old swing and you are a massive help . Thx so much and having the time of my life again :) !
Fantastic to hear you unleash some extra distance after watching our video! Wonderful to hear you have come back to the game after time off through injury. We are delighted to know that you are having the time of your life playing golf! For us at Easiest Swing, this is why we do what we do - Our mission is helping golfers find their natural authentic swing and enjoy playing the game we love. Keep it up and thanks!
You hit the nail on the head....quit trying to get into "positions" and swing the club! We see videos that show slow motion and or "pictures in time" and that isn't reality! The swing is dynamic, regardless of who you are and how old you are! It's all relative. FEEL good swinging and you will see a massive improvement. I have done this and it's a game changer! Love your stuff!
@@Easiestswing I am pretty stubborn, but it has been such a blessing to enjoy the game again. I still hit some bad shots, but even those are farther and feel better! Lol! It feels so good to be able to get around a golf course and know that I have a par potential every hole! Thank you guys again!
Fantastic to hear, we are all about golfers enjoying their golf! Bad shots will happen. We recommend working on the good shots, it's more fun and more beneficial to your game.
I'm almost 56 yrs old and just picked up a golf club again after 24 yrs of not golfing. Your senior swing is exactly what I look like. I was shocked to see my swing after I asked my Wife to take a video of it. After my first 18 holes, it took me 3 days to get my arm and wrist to stop hurting. I'm taking this advice with me to the driving range tomorrow.
Great stuff, we hope you begin to see the benefits of implementing the Easiest Swing into your game and swap pain and strain for ease and enjoyment. Good luck at the range and remember to relax!
Thanks very much to both of you, Phil & Sean. Now, your easy swing method for sr. helps me a great deal in reducing tension & pain in my left arm & shoulder and let my left arm bend a bit, and lifting my left heel a bit from the ground on my upswing helps my downswing to be smoother & easier w/better impact thru. the ball and I don't need to keep my head down, either. A by-product is a free follow through w/no stiff back. Perfect for me to feel good about playing golf again and I am a 76 years old guy.
Brilliant to hear Phongsuree! Easiest Swing is perfect for senior golfers in reducing tension, pain and exhaustion! We hope it helps you to play many more years of great golf, perhaps even the best ever!
Im so glad I found you today. I was searching for a senior woman golfer just to see if there was any hope for me at 68 and a beginner! 😃However, when I saw the title of your video I became intrigued and now am subbing. Looking forward to binge watching your vids. Many thanks gentlemen.
Welcome aboard NannyOggins! We are thrilled you have found us and subscribed. We have a large following of woman golfers who find Easiest Swing has massively helped their game, so we're sure you will do too. Make sure to watch the beginner series starting with this one: ruclips.net/video/32VCbn5zajQ/видео.html
Your example of what you normally see in senior golfers is spot in. I'm that senior golfer and I'm exhausted after a round. I'm new to your site and can't wait to try your methods. Thank you because it makes so much sense.
Hi so glad you found us and can’t wait to hear when you start getting those yards back and a spring in your step to boot! Here is a comment from someone else who recently found us. I think this is inspiring! @wallacenock7423 on RUclips: “Well I have to report that just days ago I stumbled on your channel and started watching the videos. I am a 62 year old that is undergoing prostate cancer treatment. I have subsequently lost a fair amount of yardage that I thought was due to the radiation treatment. I previously, 13 years back, played off a scratch handicap for 15 years. However, I had a long break and was diagnosed 8 months ago, I realised I needed to get back to my golf and my exercise. Purchased clubs, but could not hit my drive longer than 200 yards at its best and was hitting a 5 iron 135 yards. I thought it was due to the illness. However, I was totally wrong. I started watching your videos and realised it was all in what my swing was doing and nothing to do with my illness. Years ago I turned like the pros and hit it 320 yards regularly. However, after taking your tuition advice and watching every video, I can now comfortably say I now hit it on average 280 yards off the tee and can hit my 8 iron where I used to use a 5 iron. I am playing to approx a 4 handicap again and getting better by the day. Thank you Easiest Swing for making my life feel so fulfilled and complete again. Daily I progress and my treatment will be complete and hopefully in remission by end of November. I would love to visit Spain and meet you guys (he means Séan) as I live in Surrey UK. Thank you for making golf so simple and easy to understand. Warm regards Sam. Please let us know how you get on. Can’t wait to hear from you.
I started learning golf at age 10. I had great teachers who taught a Sam Snead, Ben Hogan style swing. Free foot movement was a part of this style. I became proficient at golf and by high school, became club champion. I joined the golf team in college and the coach told my I needed to keep my left heel planted if I wanted to improve. After much retraining, this became a part of my swing. I gradually became consistent with this method, even though it wasn't as comfortable. However, I am no longer able to consistently swing this way. At age 71 now, and with my 2nd hip replacement, I am determined to find a golf swing with repeatability and comfort. The free left foot is not new for me. But a moving head and flex in the left arm is definitely a new concept. I really like what I'm seeing at Easiest Swing. Golf should be fun. Sean and Philip, you inspire me to try!
What an interesting story David and I wonder how many of us played in that same constrained way throughout our lives. The last thing Brian told me before he passed was to kick my left knee in to get further away from the coil method and this has allowed me at 66 to improve and lengthen my backswing back to a full swing again. I hope you experience the same as me - a wonderful feeling of freedom that feels like golf was when I first took it up before I started trying to do it “right”!!!
Turning the knee toward the ball was one of my early teachings. I love watching your swings, Philip and Sean. It will be my goal to achieve your balance and relaxed feel. I'm curious, especially after watching Brian's swings, do you actually see the ball at impact? I'm fairly certain that Brian did not. His head was turning forward prior to the strike. Maybe "Keep your eye on the ball" is another rule to throw out?
I’ve just found your channel and love it. I’m 52 and suffer from golfers elbow and bad back but cannot stop playing golf. I’ve been looking for some help softening my swing and hitting it effectively but smoother. Your content is perfect for me. Thanks for making these videos.
Fantastic and thank you for the comments! We're really pleased to hear that you found us and you're enjoying our content. Easiest Swing is great for those looking for a more natural and pain/stress free golf swing. It certainly is relaxed, effective and super smooth! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon 😀 Oh, and don't forget to get your e-book 👍
You are very welcome. We hope that it has given you some new ideas to implement into your own game. Make sure to watch this video which talks more about the Easiest Swing Concepts: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html
I just had my hip replaced I am 60 years old. I booked the surgery and it took 19 months before the first incision. Four months later I just finished my third practice at the range. I have to admit it's been a struggle. I was a six handicap when i stopped playing about 2 years ago. I played 23 years of rugby and got to see the world. However, looking back, it is like being in a car crash once a week during the season. When playing golf, the compliment I most often received "you don't look like your swinging hard at all but the ball flies". After watching this I know why I have struggled, I am to tense. I was always very good at relaxing. The more you relax the faster your swing speed is. I am going to the range tomorrow and I am going to find that relaxed tempo using your tips. My practice sessions have felt nothing like that😊 Thanks guys this is exactly what I needed to see. Where did you film this it looks tropical and warm. It reminds me of my home. I live on Vancouver Island in the city of Victoria the province of British Columbia Canada. It reminds me of the summer months haha
Brilliant to hear you resonate with the Easiest Swing philosophy. We are sure you will find this works incredibly well for you and help take your game to the next level. It sounds like you are very much on track if your swing already appears to be without effort considering the results. Hope you enjoy including our guidance into your practice and game. We filmed at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca, it's a spectacular venue!
It sure looks gorgeous. What I am searching for is that nice tempo. At the end of my backswing, I was able to let the club fall and build up speed . Maybe I had the club in the slot ? i am not sure. Do you have a video that teaches this to me. Both of you swing the same way. Do you have any other tips that will insure me to hit ball then turf. I am relearning.Thanks
I’m turning 76 in a few months and enjoy playing stress free golf because of Brian Sparks. After stumbling across his website I adopted his method and glad I did. His site and instructional videos led me to another individual promoting this method, his name , Julian Mellor. Julian’s core principals are those of Brian’s, give the golfer at any age but in particular the seasoned golfer an easy , stress free method that will last well into their late years. Everyone should be exposed to the Easiest Swing method and the instructors that carry on in Brian’s place.🇨🇦👍👨🦳😊
Fantastic to hear that you are playing stress free and enjoyable golf well into your 70's. Sticking with the Easiest Swing principles should ensure you to continue this way for many years to come. There are many coaches who were fortunate to have been coached by Brian over the years, all who will have learned invaluable information that can be shared with aspiring golfers worldwide. We miss Brian dearly, though his legacy continues to transform golfers lives every single day ⛳️
Excellent stuff Simone, so pleased you found our channel. Really look forward to hearing about the results of how well your own Easiest Swing goes for you!👍
The follow through position has been a game changer for me. Always focused on the backswing and impact. Didn’t think about the follow through all that much. I have a problem hitting weak shots to the right. Really focusing on following all the way through with the club on my shoulder has me hitting it much more solid and straight. Now trying to stay loose through the rest of the swing is my next goal. I may have found my new swing! 😊
Sorry to hear about your back Steve but glad you found us. You will find it takes all the stress off it but I’m also certain you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the distance and consistency you achieve. Good luck and good golf ahead!
I came across your channel by chance and have found your tips very interesting and have subscribed. I'm a senior golfer aged 68 and play off 10 handicap these days and was in single figures years back. I'm always telling new golfers that you can move your head and try to help them with their swing. I have always moved my head for as long as I can remember. When I play in a comp at my club there is always someone saying you moved your head that's why you pulled your tee shot and I correct them by giving my version on the swing. I look forward to your videos
Really pleased you have found us, enjoy our content and are now subscribed! It sounds as though you intuitively understand some of the concepts we at Easiest Swing advocate. You are definitely on the right tracks! Watch more of our videos and if you haven't already please get a copy of Positive Impact Golf (there is a free introduction on our website) as that goes deep into the philosophy we employ. We think you will really enjoy it. Thanks again 🏌♂️
I am so excited every time I hear someone else whose journey in this game is along parallel lines. I’m 65 myself, still play off scratch and despite the fact I’ve been playing 55 years still feel I’m improving!! as Peter said read Positive Impact Golf and once it’s published our sequel “The Easiest Swing in Golf” should be published in a few months time. I think you’ll love these books and who knows - single figures again?!!
I have adopted the Easiest Swing technique in my game and it's been wonderful! I'm 75 and still carry a 9.2 handicap index. However, I'd lost distance and this brought my distance and power back, with the slowest and easiest swing I've ever had. The one thing I disagree with a little bit is the "soft left arm". I don't tense my arm up, but I don't bend it as much as I see you doing. I believe this gives me more swing consistency. What are your thoughts on that modification?
Great to hear you finding so much success with integrating the Easiest Swing into your game. It's brilliant to hear of the additional power and distance you have regained, something that almost all golfers will find if they have adopted it correctly. The "bent left arm" is not an essential element, just the eradication of the "straight left arm". Allowing the arm to relax and bend will not effect consistency as the arm will naturally straighten through impact due to centripetal force, so long as you remain relaxed throughout the swing. It's best to view elements like the bent left arm as responses to the swing movement and not deliberate actions.
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Hi Dave By more consistency what exactly do you mean? That your ball strike has improved or that you hit more fairways? I have heard many times that the straight left arm is supposed to ensure that the radius of the club head during the backswing stays consistent. This is why I ask if your think you get a more consistent ball strike. If it is to do with hitting more fairways then that is a different kind of consistency. Therefore I would rally appreciate if you could specify or elaborate more on what you mean and then I can give you an accurate answer. Thanks, Sean
Hi gentlemen I like all your suggestions . In addition at age 76 my one swing thought is to gently rotate my trail elbow inward towards my stomach and then swing my club. At the transitional part of my downswing I simply use my trail index trigger finger and wrist to throw my club head through my ball allowing the club head to naturally exits left . I allow my body to know what it needs to do to achieve a great swing. Cheers🥂🥂👍
Great advice. I could not agree more. I am a teaching pro, and I coach many beginners who take up golf in their forties and fifties. I teach them exactly what you have described, as opposed to trying to copy Rory or Dustin. I have a much greater percentage of students taking up golf than if they were taught to copy the swing of a tour pro.
Lovely to hear Vivek! It's great that you are aware of the difficulties many golfers face when learning the game and how a few simple 'breaking of the rules' could help their progress exponentially. As you point out ES works brilliantly for senior golfers, but we coach the same principles to every age and level of golfer with equal success. We are big fans of Ernest Jones, Bill Melhorn, Fred Shoemaker, Bobby Jones etc. etc. If you haven't already we recommend reading Positive Impact Golf the book written by our founder Brian Sparks as it will reveal more about the ES philosophy that may interest you.
Thanks Frank we love to hear about new subscribers and hope you enjoy exploring our other videos. Consider downloading our free e-book from the website or ordering the whole book from Amazon and other booksellers. Also our new book should be published next month. Welcome on board! I hope we can really help your game.
Thanks so much for the response. I am almost 78 and love your approach but I only hit my drives 175 because of my neuropathy. My pitching wedge goes 100 using your swing but I can’t carry that over to the driver because of balance(neuropathy).
One issue to consider is that if your driver is around 175 yards the difference between irons is likely to be 8 yards or so. Therefore a well struck wedge v a poorly struck 8 iron are likely to go similar distances. You might well find some more distance by improving your wrist action. Often the wrists can be too stiff and relaxing them can increase clubhead speed by creating more of a swinging action. As your foot action may be a little limited by your condition you need to make sure all other areas of power generation are working as well as possible. Hope that helps.
Really good stuff. I found myself finishing with stiff arms, even though I thought I was relaxed but that was not true. I focused on finishing and that was very helpful and easy at the same time. 110-yard approaches mean usually a par or a potential birdie. Moving my left heel up feels weird as predicted, though I don't keep it planted.
Really pleased you found us Bruce and that you enjoyed the video. Make sure to check out our other videos like this one ruclips.net/video/FF2M6B6GtTo/видео.html
Awesome swing! I did tried it for the last two weeks on the course and it gives me a lot of power effortless compared to my old rigid swings for years! My back is not pressured nor hurting compared to my old swing. Likewise bending my elbows contrary to keeping it straight has more leverage to swing free. With the new swing, my balls it's either on a draw, cut or straight and most of all an extra 15-20 yards distance. Thanks for your tips...I recommend this swing to all recreational golfers...no harm in trying...
Fantastic to hear of your rapid and significant progress in your own game and the improvements you've made to your swing by adopting the Easiest Swing philosophy. We love hearing from golfers that find such positive results and new found distance, enjoyment and ease by adopting ES. Thanks again and happy golfing!
You are not alone! We hope that like so many other golfers who discover us, you can also use these principles to extend the length of your swings and find an easier, effortless way to play the game and gain back some of those yards that went missing! Thanks.
At 12:03 your impact alignments are just spot on! Body open, and just enough right side bend to maintain your bent Rt elbow and wrist at impact. My issues are early extension and a high Rt shoulder going into impact which forces me throw out my right arm early, which destroys my impact alignments. Do any of your videos address these 2 faults that you can recommend? Thanks!
Chaps. This is not just for senior golfers. I have been dabbling for a few weeks now and love it. 7.2 handicap, 55 years old but quite strong so I still like to try to get it out there. The easiest swing has helped so much with my balance, rhythm and timing and in particular the backswing being smooth really helps me sync up the whole body to impact. keep it up guys. do you do 121 lessons??? would love a trip to Mallorca
Haha, you caught us out Simon! We absolutely agree, this is not only perfect for senior golfers, it's ideal for every single golfer! Delighted to hear you are having great fun and success with Easiest Swing and that it has helped you develop the 6 basics required for a great golf swing! Keep up the great work and thank you for the support, we really appreciate it. Finally, absolutely, Séan offers 121 lessons in Mallorca (which is stunning) and occasionally in the UK. Contact him: sean@easiestswing.com or visit his coaching website easiestswingmallorca.com
This should be a responsive movement to the swing motion. Wherever feels most natural to you - though we wouldn't recommend before beginning the forward swing! Some golfers like to use this as a trigger for the start of the downswing ( what we call the forward swing ). We prefer it not to be a result of any intention, just a response and coordinated with the swing.
Hey Dennis, great to hear you have the ambition to swing with an Easiest Swing! You can definitely do it! Follow the steps that Séan and Philip discuss, try just one to begin with, start slowly. Most importantly remember to relax 😁
Thanks for great instruction. I am 57, and struggle to make speed. Question: In your setup, you seem to be more upright than normally advised. Is that also in search of relaxation? Just stand relaxed and soft?
Yes and yes. In Easiest Swing, we stand slightly more upright than conventional methods, however, first and foremost you should be comfortable and relaxed!
I’ve been following and doing the Easiest Swing for a little over a year and I love my swing but I can’t help hitting fat shots. Off the tee Im pretty decent but that second or third shot kills my scores. I practice turning and moving forward in my swing and do La Dance many times a day and I also use a Swingrite but something happens when I use my irons off the turf. Should my shoulders remain level through the swing? I don’t feel like I’m tilting backwards. I’ll just keep at it. Keep up the good work!
I’m no expert but I can say that it really helped me to watch Brian’s swing, paying close attention to his ball position and commentary on that. Perhaps Phillip and Sean would comment on that.
Hey Kenneth, great to hear you love your swing using the Easiest Swing. Definitely keep at it. We have a task for you to try that will solve your score killers. Place a tee peg in the ground 4 inches in front of the ball. It only needs quarter of an inch showing above the ground. The task is to brush the ground during your swing and hit the tee after the ball has been struck. The bottom of your swing (middle of your divot) should be where the tee is placed. Give it a go and check back in with us.
Hi Kenneth you are probably finding that as you are more relaxed the centripetal force you are generating will create a pull on your arms through impact that increases the width of your arc through the ball. Remember stiff muscles shorten but relaxed ones stretch. As well as the tee peg advice from Peter you may need to adopt a slightly taller posture to compensate. The answer for you will either be posture or weight transfer or a bit of both.
Yes, absolutely. Make sure to watch our other videos where we explain and demonstrate how these principles apply to the rest of the game. Here is a great one for you: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html
I herniated a disk in my lower back twice in the last 5 years. Been playing 40 years with my heel down and strait left arm were a couple of my main swing thoughts. If I ever get back to playing again I'll try your method. My last episode had me in the hospital for 3 days. After 3 months just being able to walk normal and chip and putt but swinging a club still hurts. I miss golf soooooooo much it's not funny. I use to be pretty good. I'm 65. Hope get another chance to play.
We hope you recover soon and are able to begin implementing Easiest Swing into your game. There are many benefits to ES, but one, especially for seniors is releasing unnecessary strain and pain from the swing. Our most common positive feedback from seniors is how they feel energised after a round and how all discomfort has gone! Plus they report more distance and improved accuracy. We hope you discover the same!
I tried the Easiest swing on three tournament rounds this weekend , after some practice on a few range sessions. I haven't played as bad in years. My misses went everywhere, and even some serious duffs. But my back felt ok after all these rounds, and that is not normal. I know I would never be able to play three rounds on consecutive days with my old swing. But I need much more practice. I like the smooth swing though. But it's frustrating when you miss in every direction.
Letting go of tension can be scary at first. We call it losing control to gain control. Perhaps look to play some really gentle easy shots in practice and I think you’ll find that when you massively reduce tension the ball will start to fly straight. I also think you will be surprised how far it will travel. We have an exercise called SLX explained in this video which is a great way to learn this as you really can’t put too much effort in when you do it. Check it out - ruclips.net/video/tciAWy1-5s4/видео.html Good luck - it sounds like you are on the right tracks just need to keep going - you will get it!
My goodness I needed this video, thank you so much. I videoed my swing yesterday and it’s classic wooden swing for sure. The timing of this video couldn’t be better. Oh yes and I’m a bit stiff this morning from a small bucket. Now I know why. ⛳️🏌🏼♂️ Looking forward to my next bucket with better habits.😊
Wonderful, you are so welcome Shawn! Hope you discover your Easiest Swing now that you know what you need to do. Be sure to check out our other videos for more great tips! 😁
Hello Phillip and Sean, I'm a senior golfer. I discovered the easy swing and it has changed my game for the better! I'm way less sore after playing and consistent. I sometimes have a problem with shanking the ball. Any ideas on how to correct this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jim
Fantastic to hear that Easiest Swing is helping your game so much! The two ball drill to help you stop shanking. This is such a simple task and the most effective. Because it is a task you will stop shanking immediately. Place two balls side by side two inches apart. Address the inside ball and hit it avoiding contact with the outside ball. Let us know how you get on🏌♂️👍
It’s worth having a go at discovering what the opposite extreme feels like - so start by closing the clubface on a medium iron (before you hold it) by a few degrees then a bit more and a bit more until eventually you have it so closed that the ball will only go left and with a curve from right to left (the reverse if you are left handed) once you know this extreme, you work between this and your normal shot and find out where a straight flight exists. Thereafter you should know better how to eliminate the weak slice.
Thank you Dennis, we hope you really enjoy the benefits of these tips on the golf course. We filmed at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca. It's a beautiful course.
Hi Philip here - I typically get top side of 110mph I hope you agree that it looks easy effort. We call this “effortless power” versus the majority of golfers who achieve “powerless effort” hope it’s working for you too.
Just found you lads, excellent 👌 I’m a pretty fit 66 and recently started playing golf again after a 28 year break to bring up my 2 lads. Currently 8.1 on the Richter scale, lowest I’ve ever been was 4 on the old system. Determined to get there again. I know I don’t get through the ball like I should but I think this video lesson will help me 👌👌 Thank you. Mark
Welcome aboard Mark! We are thrilled that you have found us and ready to implement our concepts into your game. We are certain that you can get there again, but make the challenge more about enjoyment and ease, rather than score. You will find your handicap improves without it becoming the sole focus, plus you will have had a lot more fun in the process. Best of luck!
I,d like to ask Philip about backswing arc,in the book you and brother argued about backswing arc you used to think it went straight back and Brian said it swings back in an arc.I,ve been taking it too straight back resulting in a pull,does it arc in straight away,good video.S/j.senior golfer.
Hi SJ great question and just so you know Brian part wrote a sequel to the book called The Easiest Swing in Golf, I am just completing the book which I hope to publish soon. In this book I discuss the topic in some more detail but you are right to question it and I would say the simple answer is that the club never swings on a straight line from where your eyes see it. Hope that’s helpful.
Ok this ole guy 87 who love this game , for a number of reasons can not complete his swing thru the ball. Thank you for giving me HOPE I have ordered the BOOK will share my success as I continue my quest with this GAME called GOLF.
Patrick it is so wonderful to hear you say this at 87. I am certain Easiest Swing will help you, especially as you get into it more and more. You might want to consider joining our club to further your progress. Go to easiestswing.com for details. Can’t wait to hear about your game as it develops.
Such a beautiful backstop. Where are you guys in the video. Great instruction/lesson by the way. I like to think of Freddie and Ernie when I'm on a tee box wanting to hit a good shot. First time seeing you guys. Gonna look for the book now...
Totally agree it's a spectacular course! Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca, Spain. Really pleased you found us and enjoyed the video, we hope it helps. Watching Fred and Ernie before playing is a brilliant way to get that smooth silky rhythm going. Despite us being clearly biased, we highly recommend you read the book, you'll certainly find some new perspectives on golf and the swing. Enjoy!
@@Easiestswing I ordered the book, it will be here in a few days. Thanks for telling me where you are at. I am going to Playa De Olivas in Spain this Fall. I am Pretty sure Mallorca is not too far away. Maybe I can visit Golf course there. Now I am extra glad I found your channel.
I like your thoughts regarding the swing. I would like in incorporate some of them into my swing. How do I do that? I understand the concept of "drills" but the step I am missing is how to incorporate into my swing. Help, please!!!
The best way to begin implementing these concepts into your swing, is slowly. Find one of the elements that feels most comfortable to you and start there. Each of these elements are meant to make the swing less restrictive and should happen as a response to a relaxed swing movement. Hope this helps get you started on your Easiest Swing journey.
The head movement will definitely be the biggest change for me. I will be working toward the balanced finish that I used to get in my early years of play. Thanks for the advice. One change at a time!
I will ask all our coaches one of them is almost certainly going to have come across the condition. Can you tell me more about how it manifests itself as far as you swing is concerned and is it in your hands or feet in particular?
Feet only, thank God. It affects my balance. I would have a very hard time doing your drill swinging my legs back and through. Thanks. I was just wondering.
The coach’s suggestions are to start out with a smaller version of the exercise where the foot movement is less drastic but still allows some freedom in the feet maybe only lifting the left foot slightly off the ground in the backswing and vice versa with the right in the follow through. Give that a shot and let us know how you get on.
Really pleased you've found us Mike and thanks for the lovely comment. Easiest Swing strives for zero swing thoughts. So with regards to the heel coming off the ground, this should be a response to a full turn, not a conscious effort. More a release of the heel if it was causing resistance or tension during the swing itself. A great practice drill however is La Danse du Golf ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html which works on making the entire movement an automatic response. So try this. Thanks again.
Great that you have found us and that you are looking forward to releasing that heel. I have played for nearly 60 years too and still find my left heel wants to stay static. All I can tell you is that I know the more I release it the easier the game gets. It is caused by habit and is hard to break (and even tough to believe in mentally!). Brian (founder of ES) gave me a lesson a few months before he passed and he told me to let my left knee move close to my right as I turn in my backswing. I’m still working on it today but if you look closely in the video I still have further to go. Philip
Just to help set some expectations how far does your drive carry typically when playing Phillip? That final drive looked like you generated some decent club head speed. I’m 50 and last year I finally got down to a single figure handicap after 12 years of playing. I want to get lower but distance is a consideration for me.
Hi Richie, typically drive the ball 280-300yards. It's a common concern for golfers, thinking that an easy, effortless swing can't go any distance. It absolutely can and does. My son 37 hits the ball 320+ using Easiest Swing. Distance will not be an issue.
I love your videos and explanations of the swing. However at 78 and with a sporting background , mainly hockey where the stick had to be kept below shoulder level, for years I have been unable to achieve a full golf swing as demonstrated. I have tried it on the range with mixed success but whenever I try it on the actual golf course it ends up with me spraying the ball everywhere. Maybe I am a lost cause 🙂 but anyway I will continue to enjoy your videos
Hi BJC A longer backswing is not really the objective it is more about relaxing and turning and then working on a fuller and relaxed finish. If you achieve these elements, even if the backswing is a little shorter you will still create your own Easiest Swing. Let us know if that helps!
Hello. Ismael Vélez writes to you from Puerto Rico. Lately I have watched his videos about improving the swing to play golf. By the way, I love those videos and I learn a lot. But I have a question, with all the irons the ball always goes in the same place or the position changes.
Hey Ismael. Great to hear you are enjoying our videos and improving your golf swing! Great question, ball position changes as you move to the longer irons. We have a coaching course in the ESClub which goes into depth on this. Begin by experimenting, moving the ball slightly toward your lead foot from center with mid irons and small increments as you move up to the longer irons.
Number one, you need to relax more. Tight and tense muscles are not fast. We use the Swing Caddy and Hole In One training aids as they train you to engage the wrists and achieve higher swing speed more efficiently.
That is exactly the point of Easiest Swing George there are no rights or wrongs all we know is that keeping your head down doesn’t assure a good shot and keeping your head down too long is restrictive and stifles the swing and puts the body in unnatural positions. So whether you bring your head around before, at or after impact really is inconsequential so long as you allow yourself the freedom to complete your follow through.
Question- I was hurt in an accident that dislocated and broke both shoulders. Haven't golfed in 5 years and have finished rehabilitation and started hitting golf balls again. The issue here is limited range of motion and shoulder symmetry. Long story short, with my driver the ball is supposed to align to the inside of my left heel (being right handed) but I have to place the ball to align with the outside of my left heel so about 3 inches to the left and I have to do this with my irons as well. I'm not asking for medical advice but is there a fix to this or do I have to work around this weird alignment issue?
Hi Mark, first off we admire your determination and attitude to carry on playing golf despite your restrictive movement. With regards to finding a swing that works around this, you should find a swing that works best for you by throwing out all that is conventional. By studying ES and our other videos you will hopefully discover ways in which you can find easier movement and an effective and efficient swing. You could contact one of our coaches directly or join the ESClub where you will be able to engage with our coaches and they can help you on your journey. Good luck and thank you for your message 👍
bugger me. i "danced" with the putter today. it really works... thanks gents. I would say easiest swing on the backswing is key for me but i do have to give it a little extra on the downswing. I call it my "easiest swing PLUS". Apparently I say "easiest swing" quietly to myself during my swing. oh dear.
It's quite incredible isn't it Simon! Brad Faxon recently talked about allowing movement when putting during an interview with @ricksheilspga (Rick Sheils). It's worth a watch. Really pleased to hear your success with your "Easiest Swing plus". Do what works for you, just eliminate tension. Plenty of ES fans say "Easiest Swing" to themselves during their swing.... us included, so you're not alone!
I think the real issue with the more mature golfer is hip rotation. Lifting the heal of the lead foot enables that. Many of today’s seniors were influenced by the Leadbetter/ Faldo nonsense of resisting with your lower body. Turning the upper body with wooden hips just enables a sway in those not flexible enough to do it.
Yes you are right Derek. Especially if your are trying to keep your head still, down and eyes glued to the ball on top of it all. The result is the hips slide and the right foot rolls. This is why the 3 Deadly Don’ts are so crucial to the everyday golfer.
I follow you guys, i’ve read brians book, i’ve started on The second book. I do everything you say, BUT: I start my swing with my weight 10-15% on my left foot though still lifting it in The backswing. Makes me swing from The inside, less «over The top». Am I doing it all wrong? Arne, Norway
Hi Arne, sounds like you are well on your way to finding your easiest swing and if this is working for you it sounds fine to me. You might want to consider joining the ES club as you can post videos of your swing and the community and coaches will help you along the way. Hope you’re enjoying the new book 👍
I will be 78 in July. I'm trying to emulate the easiest golf swing. I must still be doing some things wrong because I am in pretty good shape and am exhausted afert about 14 holes.
I’d suggest you read Positive Impact Golf or join our club or read our new book when it’s on Amazon (should be available next week) it can take a while to learn all the elements you need to reduce your energy output to play easier golf. Hopefully each step will take you a bit closer to the 19th before you need a rest!! Keep up the great work we have your back! 👍
I don't think many golf pro's know how to teach the older golfer, they all appear to teach the same way as they would a younger golfer. I had to lessons last year and I may as well have just burnt the money, for all the benefit I got.
Easiest Swing is designed to work for all golfers and works especially well for senior golfers. Hope you find our content helpful and refreshing, make sure to watch our other videos.
Great question Ray. This is dependent on a number of factors including the club head speed generated. Easiest Swing allows this aspect to become effortless. Philip & Sean generally drive the ball 280-290. Brian's nephew regularly drives it 320+
Is shift your weight not a sway when u move your head?
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No, James only when you slide your hips does it become a sway. If you shift your weight and turn your hips then this is not a sway - otherwise how on earth are us mere mortals (average golfers) supposed to get any power behind the ball? Here is a video of Ben Hogan moving his head with his Driver swing: ruclips.net/video/P8w9wHB3D8w/видео.htmlfeature=shared
It's a great question James and a very common misconception. Hopefully you've read Séan's answer and this helps you to release any concerns you once had, allowing you to move freely and get that easy golf swing we all desire.
I think im doing the moves correctly and in the most p[art hitting balls well (i will be 82 in June and on a 16 handicap) however about 25% of my its are miss hits. There are few flat spots on our course so this could be a problem, or it could be i am losing my focus, or trying too hard. This is a challenge for me. Any ideas?
Wow Jerry, that is impressive playing off 16 and just 25% miss hits at 82! Perhaps the course isn't helping as you suggest. However try the Moe Norman approach of "positive indifference". I.e. concentrate on your good shots only and accept/pay no attention to the miss hits. You will likely find an improvement that way, even if only marginal to begin with. Hope that helps.
This was one of our earlier videos so hopefully we have got that message now! Glad you liked the information though and hope you will check out our newer posts.
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Hi Guys Is there a Difference Between Watching the Ball and Moving you;re Head?
Thanks guys from Senior from Canada
Sean and Phillip, could a video be created discussing and explaining how to discover one's swing plane for drivers, hybrids, long irons, midrange irons, short irons and wedges? Assuming it doesn't exist already...
Thanks
@@tonylupone1157 You can watch the ball if you please, just don't fixate on it so that your head is no longer able to move freely. Having a peripheral view and awareness of the ball is more than enough.
Gentlemen, this approach has reinvigorated me. I played minor league baseball and hockey in my earlier life. I was competitive to a fault. When I was no longer able to play hockey due to spinal compression issues I was devastated. At age 58 I retired and took up golf for the first time. I became obsessed and dedicated myself to playing good golf. I had a desire to compete but only if I wouldn't embarrass myself. I am now 63 (5 years into golf) and shoot in the low 80s, my best score ever was a 79 playing from the white tees (6,400 yds). I was competitive with 30 year olds but it took me 2 days to recover after a round. I watched 2 of your videos earlier this week and read the free portion of your book and have now played 18 holes 3 days in a row implementing a tension free swing, lifting my lead heal, moving my head and completing every swing in its entirety. I shot 82, 85, 84 swinging much more freely and nearly pain free. Every now and then I tense up and am reminded quickly by my back not to do that. Accepting that I will not look like Scottie Scheffler or Tiger Woods when I swing, I love the game more than ever. I still have much to learn but will follow a different approach and template (the Easiest Swing). I cannot thank you enough for opening a whole new world for me and for senior golfers everywhere. I now have a new saying, "I'll play with anybody, anywhere on any day" (as long as I can afford it). I love you guys!
We are so delighted to hear your story and great that you are getting into pain free golf with Easiest Swing. A couple of things to suggest, purchase a full copy of the book either ebook via our website or hard copy via Amazon. Also consider joining the Easiest Swing Club where we can help you build your understanding of how to use our principles in every aspect of your game. Our coaches have great discussions with the members and we have a live monthly zoom meeting (next one this Weds). Love your story and hope we can help you to start getting into the seventies!
I'm just hung up my lacrosse cleats at 53. Played in "masters" leagues since I was 30 after playing in college. I started playing golf during the pandemic . Its now my new obsession and I'm just learning that I can't swing like the pros. My body takes a few days to recover as well and my swing has to change if I want to play more to improve.
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Isn’t it interesting that we both were super competitive in our younger years and we still have that drive. For me it’s the challenge of learning and improving. I continue to do both. I love it when my golf buddies comment “there is just no way you can hit the ball that far and that accurately with that swing speed”. Little do they know that my swing is actually 7mph faster than theirs on average, it just doesn’t look like it’s faster. I keep telling them speed is at the ball, not from the top of the backswing to the ball. I find myself answering their questions all round long. Finally I just told them “start paying me for my advice or better yet join Easiest Swing and unlock your golfing potential. I wish you all the best with your game! Hope you stay in touch. I’m in Wisconsin and we are having a crazy winter. We had tornadoes touch down 1/4 mile from my home 2 weeks ago in February and I played 18 holes a few days later. 1st time anyone from my area played golf in February. Bring it on! The more days I can play the better. Be well my friend and keep hitting them long and straight.
Once a competitive athlete, always a competitive athlete i guess. I enjoy the challege of learning something new as well. Friends are surprised at the progress I've made and now I need to start improving to beat them. I'm in MD and the weather is getting ready to warm up and I'm at the range more often
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Im 75 and a super senior, so im told. After watching your videos, i have to say it works and doesnt hurt my back. I have followed your stories and i can tell you without a lie, it works.
Thanks Mike great to hear this from you. We know it works too many people tell us just what you’re saying for it to be a fluke. We just need the world of golf to find out about it. Please spread the word!! 👍
I am also realizing that I am 75 years old and have been watching vids for folks 50 years younger. This presentation has made me realize I can still play without embarrassment and make allowances for my "age". I don't keep score, I love to hit the ball, but I am not a competitor, it is strictly self satisfaction.
Best advise not only for seniors but the majority of us.
Couldn't agree more Alan! This swing works brilliantly for every golfer 👍
Wonderful to see you Philip on this channel still teaching…it must be over 40 years now since I met you on the wind swept links at Princes. I was sorry to hear about Brian. Bless him,another remarkable coach!
Thank you! We are continuing the legacy that Brian created with Easiest Swing and helping as many golfers as possible find an Easier way to play the game. Princes is a wonderful golf course, many happy memories and rounds played there.
3 minutes and 22 seconds into your video and I added 20+ yards to my drive. Stopped golfing 30 yrs ago because of back/shoulder issues ,not due to golf, time heals unfortunately time also ages. Now 68 and in good shape having to readjust the old swing and you are a massive help . Thx so much and having the time of my life again :) !
Fantastic to hear you unleash some extra distance after watching our video! Wonderful to hear you have come back to the game after time off through injury. We are delighted to know that you are having the time of your life playing golf! For us at Easiest Swing, this is why we do what we do - Our mission is helping golfers find their natural authentic swing and enjoy playing the game we love. Keep it up and thanks!
You hit the nail on the head....quit trying to get into "positions" and swing the club! We see videos that show slow motion and or "pictures in time" and that isn't reality! The swing is dynamic, regardless of who you are and how old you are! It's all relative. FEEL good swinging and you will see a massive improvement. I have done this and it's a game changer! Love your stuff!
Perfectly summarised once again. Seems you have really grasped the Easiest Swing philosophy! Welcome to the world of easier golf ⛳️ 😊
@@Easiestswing I am pretty stubborn, but it has been such a blessing to enjoy the game again. I still hit some bad shots, but even those are farther and feel better! Lol! It feels so good to be able to get around a golf course and know that I have a par potential every hole! Thank you guys again!
Fantastic to hear, we are all about golfers enjoying their golf! Bad shots will happen. We recommend working on the good shots, it's more fun and more beneficial to your game.
I'm almost 56 yrs old and just picked up a golf club again after 24 yrs of not golfing. Your senior swing is exactly what I look like. I was shocked to see my swing after I asked my Wife to take a video of it. After my first 18 holes, it took me 3 days to get my arm and wrist to stop hurting. I'm taking this advice with me to the driving range tomorrow.
Great stuff, we hope you begin to see the benefits of implementing the Easiest Swing into your game and swap pain and strain for ease and enjoyment. Good luck at the range and remember to relax!
Brian Sparks RIP. Teaching legend.
Sorely missed. His legacy will continue!
Thanks very much to both of you, Phil & Sean.
Now, your easy swing method for sr. helps me a great deal in reducing tension & pain in my left arm & shoulder and let my left arm bend a bit, and lifting my left heel a bit from the ground on my upswing helps my downswing to be smoother & easier w/better impact thru. the ball and I don't need to keep my head down, either. A by-product is a free follow through w/no stiff back.
Perfect for me to feel good about playing golf again and I am a 76 years old guy.
Brilliant to hear Phongsuree! Easiest Swing is perfect for senior golfers in reducing tension, pain and exhaustion! We hope it helps you to play many more years of great golf, perhaps even the best ever!
This video is great advice for Senior golfers but also correct for EVERY 'non elite' golfer regardless of age.
Im so glad I found you today. I was searching for a senior woman golfer just to see if there was any hope for me at 68 and a beginner! 😃However, when I saw the title of your video I became intrigued and now am subbing. Looking forward to binge watching your vids. Many thanks gentlemen.
Welcome aboard NannyOggins! We are thrilled you have found us and subscribed. We have a large following of woman golfers who find Easiest Swing has massively helped their game, so we're sure you will do too. Make sure to watch the beginner series starting with this one: ruclips.net/video/32VCbn5zajQ/видео.html
Your example of what you normally see in senior golfers is spot in. I'm that senior golfer and I'm exhausted after a round. I'm new to your site and can't wait to try your methods. Thank you because it makes so much sense.
Hi so glad you found us and can’t wait to hear when you start getting those yards back and a spring in your step to boot!
Here is a comment from someone else who recently found us. I think this is inspiring!
@wallacenock7423 on RUclips:
“Well I have to report that just days ago I stumbled on your channel and started watching the videos. I am a 62 year old that is undergoing prostate cancer treatment. I have subsequently lost a fair amount of yardage that I thought was due to the radiation treatment. I previously, 13 years back, played off a scratch handicap for 15 years. However, I had a long break and was diagnosed 8 months ago, I realised I needed to get back to my golf and my exercise. Purchased clubs, but could not hit my drive longer than 200 yards at its best and was hitting a 5 iron 135 yards. I thought it was due to the illness. However, I was totally wrong. I started watching your videos and realised it was all in what my swing was doing and nothing to do with my illness. Years ago I turned like the pros and hit it 320 yards regularly. However, after taking your tuition advice and watching every video, I can now comfortably say I now hit it on average 280 yards off the tee and can hit my 8 iron where I used to use a 5 iron. I am playing to approx a 4 handicap again and getting better by the day.
Thank you Easiest Swing for making my life feel so fulfilled and complete again. Daily I progress and my treatment will be complete and hopefully in remission by end of November. I would love to visit Spain and meet you guys (he means Séan) as I live in Surrey UK. Thank you for making golf so simple and easy to understand. Warm regards Sam.
Please let us know how you get on. Can’t wait to hear from you.
I started learning golf at age 10. I had great teachers who taught a Sam Snead, Ben Hogan style swing. Free foot movement was a part of this style. I became proficient at golf and by high school, became club champion. I joined the golf team in college and the coach told my I needed to keep my left heel planted if I wanted to improve. After much retraining, this became a part of my swing. I gradually became consistent with this method, even though it wasn't as comfortable. However, I am no longer able to consistently swing this way. At age 71 now, and with my 2nd hip replacement, I am determined to find a golf swing with repeatability and comfort. The free left foot is not new for me. But a moving head and flex in the left arm is definitely a new concept. I really like what I'm seeing at Easiest Swing. Golf should be fun. Sean and Philip, you inspire me to try!
What an interesting story David and I wonder how many of us played in that same constrained way throughout our lives. The last thing Brian told me before he passed was to kick my left knee in to get further away from the coil method and this has allowed me at 66 to improve and lengthen my backswing back to a full swing again. I hope you experience the same as me - a wonderful feeling of freedom that feels like golf was when I first took it up before I started trying to do it “right”!!!
Turning the knee toward the ball was one of my early teachings.
I love watching your swings, Philip and Sean. It will be my goal to achieve your balance and relaxed feel.
I'm curious, especially after watching Brian's swings, do you actually see the ball at impact?
I'm fairly certain that Brian did not. His head was turning forward prior to the strike.
Maybe "Keep your eye on the ball" is another rule to throw out?
You’re right. I’m 56, but I’m really tight from lifting weights. Today I just kinda relaxed and swing the club. It works.
Well done glad it has helped 👍
Amen to you guys ! Thank you . Have fallen into the trap of head still , arm straight.. Still love the Game ❤️🏌🏿♂️🏌🏿♂️🏌🏿♂️🏌🏿♂️🏌🏿♂️
I’ve just found your channel and love it. I’m 52 and suffer from golfers elbow and bad back but cannot stop playing golf. I’ve been looking for some help softening my swing and hitting it effectively but smoother. Your content is perfect for me. Thanks for making these videos.
Fantastic and thank you for the comments! We're really pleased to hear that you found us and you're enjoying our content. Easiest Swing is great for those looking for a more natural and pain/stress free golf swing. It certainly is relaxed, effective and super smooth! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon 😀 Oh, and don't forget to get your e-book 👍
A real eyeopener for senior golfers - thank U so much for this video.
You are very welcome. We hope that it has given you some new ideas to implement into your own game. Make sure to watch this video which talks more about the Easiest Swing Concepts: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html
Perfect video to help my sore back. Many thanks gents.
Our pleasure! We hope your golf now leaves you feeling refreshed and energised!
I just had my hip replaced I am 60 years old. I booked the surgery and it took 19 months before the first incision. Four months later I just finished my third practice at the range. I have to admit it's been a struggle. I was a six handicap when i stopped playing about 2 years ago. I played 23 years of rugby and got to see the world. However, looking back, it is like being in a car crash once a week during the season. When playing golf, the compliment I most often received "you don't look like your swinging hard at all but the ball flies". After watching this I know why I have struggled, I am to tense. I was always very good at relaxing. The more you relax the faster your swing speed is. I am going to the range tomorrow and I am going to find that relaxed tempo using your tips. My practice sessions have felt nothing like that😊 Thanks guys this is exactly what I needed to see. Where did you film this it looks tropical and warm. It reminds me of my home. I live on Vancouver Island in the city of Victoria the province of British Columbia Canada. It reminds me of the summer months haha
Brilliant to hear you resonate with the Easiest Swing philosophy. We are sure you will find this works incredibly well for you and help take your game to the next level. It sounds like you are very much on track if your swing already appears to be without effort considering the results. Hope you enjoy including our guidance into your practice and game. We filmed at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca, it's a spectacular venue!
It sure looks gorgeous. What I am searching for is that nice tempo. At the end of my backswing, I was able to let the club fall and build up speed . Maybe I had the club in the slot ? i am not sure. Do you have a video that teaches this to me. Both of you swing the same way. Do you have any other tips that will insure me to hit ball then turf. I am relearning.Thanks
I’m turning 76 in a few months and enjoy playing stress free golf because of Brian Sparks. After stumbling across his website I adopted his method and glad I did. His site and instructional videos led me to another individual promoting this method, his name , Julian Mellor. Julian’s core principals are those of Brian’s, give the golfer at any age but in particular the seasoned golfer an easy , stress free method that will last well into their late years. Everyone should be exposed to the Easiest Swing method and the instructors that carry on in Brian’s place.🇨🇦👍👨🦳😊
Fantastic to hear that you are playing stress free and enjoyable golf well into your 70's. Sticking with the Easiest Swing principles should ensure you to continue this way for many years to come. There are many coaches who were fortunate to have been coached by Brian over the years, all who will have learned invaluable information that can be shared with aspiring golfers worldwide. We miss Brian dearly, though his legacy continues to transform golfers lives every single day ⛳️
I started watching easiest swing videos and applied their methods 2 weeks ago. I’ve never hit the balls this well so consistently. Try it!
Fantastic!! - well done 👍
Gentlemen, this tutorial totally helped me get my driver swing back. Thanks
Fantastic! We are so pleased to hear that we've been able to help you. Keep up the great work!
This is such a great video for us seniors. I will be trying this tomorrow, I am so glad I found this!!!
Excellent stuff Simone, so pleased you found our channel. Really look forward to hearing about the results of how well your own Easiest Swing goes for you!👍
The follow through position has been a game changer for me. Always focused on the backswing and impact. Didn’t think about the follow through all that much. I have a problem hitting weak shots to the right. Really focusing on following all the way through with the club on my shoulder has me hitting it much more solid and straight. Now trying to stay loose through the rest of the swing is my next goal. I may have found my new swing! 😊
I'm 38 and just watched this. My back is in bits. Couldn't care less about distance, just want to protect my back and future proof my golf swing.
Sorry to hear about your back Steve but glad you found us. You will find it takes all the stress off it but I’m also certain you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the distance and consistency you achieve. Good luck and good golf ahead!
I’ve hit several balls after you guys vids effortlessly and going through is most definitely more powerful and consistent 👍
We love to hear that! Great work and keep up with the effortless power and consistency!
I came across your channel by chance and have found your tips very interesting and have subscribed.
I'm a senior golfer aged 68 and play off 10 handicap these days and was in single figures years back. I'm always telling new golfers that you can move your head and try to help them with their swing. I have always moved my head for as long as I can remember. When I play in a comp at my club there is always someone saying you moved your head that's why you pulled your tee shot and I correct them by giving my version on the swing. I look forward to your videos
Really pleased you have found us, enjoy our content and are now subscribed!
It sounds as though you intuitively understand some of the concepts we at Easiest Swing advocate. You are definitely on the right tracks! Watch more of our videos and if you haven't already please get a copy of Positive Impact Golf (there is a free introduction on our website) as that goes deep into the philosophy we employ. We think you will really enjoy it. Thanks again 🏌♂️
I am so excited every time I hear someone else whose journey in this game is along parallel lines. I’m 65 myself, still play off scratch and despite the fact I’ve been playing 55 years still feel I’m improving!! as Peter said read Positive Impact Golf and once it’s published our sequel “The Easiest Swing in Golf” should be published in a few months time. I think you’ll love these books and who knows - single figures again?!!
Thank you (from a 'bad back' senior golfer). Can't wait to drill with your suggestions 🏌
Thank You. We're happy to help and wish you great success with it🏌️
Excellent advice, as always. I’ve been following the Easiest Swing since 2016. It certainly works !
Thank you Tim, it's great to hear such support from a long time fan of Easiest Swing! Keep dansing🏌️
I have adopted the Easiest Swing technique in my game and it's been wonderful! I'm 75 and still carry a 9.2 handicap index. However, I'd lost distance and this brought my distance and power back, with the slowest and easiest swing I've ever had. The one thing I disagree with a little bit is the "soft left arm". I don't tense my arm up, but I don't bend it as much as I see you doing. I believe this gives me more swing consistency. What are your thoughts on that modification?
Great to hear you finding so much success with integrating the Easiest Swing into your game. It's brilliant to hear of the additional power and distance you have regained, something that almost all golfers will find if they have adopted it correctly. The "bent left arm" is not an essential element, just the eradication of the "straight left arm". Allowing the arm to relax and bend will not effect consistency as the arm will naturally straighten through impact due to centripetal force, so long as you remain relaxed throughout the swing. It's best to view elements like the bent left arm as responses to the swing movement and not deliberate actions.
Hi Dave
By more consistency what exactly do you mean? That your ball strike has improved or that you hit more fairways?
I have heard many times that the straight left arm is supposed to ensure that the radius of the club head during the backswing stays consistent. This is why I ask if your think you get a more consistent ball strike.
If it is to do with hitting more fairways then that is a different kind of consistency. Therefore I would rally appreciate if you could specify or elaborate more on what you mean and then I can give you an accurate answer. Thanks, Sean
Things were better today. Thanks for the response. I think my driver problems are balance related and not getting enough back swing.
Thanks again.
Well done Bob 👍
Hi gentlemen I like all your suggestions .
In addition at age 76 my one swing thought is to gently rotate my trail elbow inward towards my stomach and then swing my club. At the transitional part of my downswing I simply use my trail index trigger finger and wrist to throw my club head through my ball allowing the club head to naturally exits left . I allow my body to know what it needs to do to achieve a great swing. Cheers🥂🥂👍
Great advice. I could not agree more. I am a teaching pro, and I coach many beginners who take up golf in their forties and fifties. I teach them exactly what you have described, as opposed to trying to copy Rory or Dustin. I have a much greater percentage of students taking up golf than if they were taught to copy the swing of a tour pro.
Lovely to hear Vivek! It's great that you are aware of the difficulties many golfers face when learning the game and how a few simple 'breaking of the rules' could help their progress exponentially. As you point out ES works brilliantly for senior golfers, but we coach the same principles to every age and level of golfer with equal success. We are big fans of Ernest Jones, Bill Melhorn, Fred Shoemaker, Bobby Jones etc. etc. If you haven't already we recommend reading Positive Impact Golf the book written by our founder Brian Sparks as it will reveal more about the ES philosophy that may interest you.
I know this is an older video, but I just love this! New subscriber! Thanks
Thanks Frank we love to hear about new subscribers and hope you enjoy exploring our other videos. Consider downloading our free e-book from the website or ordering the whole book from Amazon and other booksellers. Also our new book should be published next month. Welcome on board! I hope we can really help your game.
Thanks so much for the response. I am almost 78 and love your approach but I only hit my drives 175 because of my neuropathy. My pitching wedge goes 100 using your swing but I can’t carry that over to the driver because of balance(neuropathy).
One issue to consider is that if your driver is around 175 yards the difference between irons is likely to be 8 yards or so. Therefore a well struck wedge v a poorly struck 8 iron are likely to go similar distances. You might well find some more distance by improving your wrist action. Often the wrists can be too stiff and relaxing them can increase clubhead speed by creating more of a swinging action. As your foot action may be a little limited by your condition you need to make sure all other areas of power generation are working as well as possible. Hope that helps.
Guys great Tips for seniors. Especially the raised left heel . As an ex Teaching Pro always learned from my father to lift the heel 🏴👍👍⛳⛳
Thanks Graham sounds like your Father probably had forgotten more than some of the younger pros will ever know! Hope you’re enjoying your retirement 😉
Really good stuff. I found myself finishing with stiff arms, even though I thought I was relaxed but that was not true. I focused on finishing and that was very helpful and easy at the same time. 110-yard approaches mean usually a par or a potential birdie.
Moving my left heel up feels weird as predicted, though I don't keep it planted.
Sounds like you are well on your way to finding your own easiest swing. 👍
Just found this on my phone 🎉 great
Really pleased you found us Bruce and that you enjoyed the video. Make sure to check out our other videos like this one ruclips.net/video/FF2M6B6GtTo/видео.html
Awesome swing! I did tried it for the last two weeks on the course and it gives me a lot of power effortless compared to my old rigid swings for years! My back is not pressured nor hurting compared to my old swing. Likewise bending my elbows contrary to keeping it straight has more leverage to swing free. With the new swing, my balls it's either on a draw, cut or straight and most of all an extra 15-20 yards distance. Thanks for your tips...I recommend this swing to all recreational golfers...no harm in trying...
Fantastic to hear of your rapid and significant progress in your own game and the improvements you've made to your swing by adopting the Easiest Swing philosophy. We love hearing from golfers that find such positive results and new found distance, enjoyment and ease by adopting ES. Thanks again and happy golfing!
This is my favorite, useful lesson. Thank you.
You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful.
Fantastic. I agree 100%!
Thanks Barry, pleased you agree 👍
Your DEMO swing is EXACTLY like mine and my buddies. We can't get our backswing even close to parallel. Thanks
You are not alone! We hope that like so many other golfers who discover us, you can also use these principles to extend the length of your swings and find an easier, effortless way to play the game and gain back some of those yards that went missing! Thanks.
Keep up the good work lads, well done.
Thanks Ed, it really means a lot. We love helping golfers find an Easier way to play the game 🏌♂️
Great video thanks so much guys 👍👍
Our pleasure! We're glad you enjoyed it 😀
At 80 yrs old its fun to play and be one of the top 10 players in the world by age
Thank you! Great advise
You are so welcome!
Beautiful views.
Club de Golf Alcanada is a stunning venue. Highly recommended a trip out ⛳️🏌♂️
At 12:03 your impact alignments are just spot on!
Body open, and just enough right side bend to maintain your bent Rt elbow and wrist at impact.
My issues are early extension and a high Rt shoulder going into impact which forces me throw out my right arm early, which destroys my impact alignments.
Do any of your videos address these 2 faults that you can recommend?
Thanks!
Thank you so so so much for changing my life ..Bless you both
Wonderful that we made such a difference - comments like yours inspire us. Thanks
Best video in a ling long time well done 9:37
Thank you so much Joe, we really appreciate the kind words!
Chaps. This is not just for senior golfers. I have been dabbling for a few weeks now and love it. 7.2 handicap, 55 years old but quite strong so I still like to try to get it out there. The easiest swing has helped so much with my balance, rhythm and timing and in particular the backswing being smooth really helps me sync up the whole body to impact. keep it up guys. do you do 121 lessons??? would love a trip to Mallorca
Haha, you caught us out Simon! We absolutely agree, this is not only perfect for senior golfers, it's ideal for every single golfer! Delighted to hear you are having great fun and success with Easiest Swing and that it has helped you develop the 6 basics required for a great golf swing! Keep up the great work and thank you for the support, we really appreciate it. Finally, absolutely, Séan offers 121 lessons in Mallorca (which is stunning) and occasionally in the UK. Contact him: sean@easiestswing.com or visit his coaching website easiestswingmallorca.com
When in the swing do you plant your left heel? Before you finish the back swing or closer to impact?
This should be a responsive movement to the swing motion. Wherever feels most natural to you - though we wouldn't recommend before beginning the forward swing! Some golfers like to use this as a trigger for the start of the downswing ( what we call the forward swing ). We prefer it not to be a result of any intention, just a response and coordinated with the swing.
I am a senior golfer and wooden want to swing like that. I prefer the Easiest Swing method.
Hey Dennis, great to hear you have the ambition to swing with an Easiest Swing! You can definitely do it! Follow the steps that Séan and Philip discuss, try just one to begin with, start slowly. Most importantly remember to relax 😁
Thanks for great instruction. I am 57, and struggle to make speed. Question: In your setup, you seem to be more upright than normally advised. Is that also in search of relaxation? Just stand relaxed and soft?
Yes and yes. In Easiest Swing, we stand slightly more upright than conventional methods, however, first and foremost you should be comfortable and relaxed!
How Sean managed to hit such a smooth shot with that pheasant crowing right in his transition is a little amazing to be honest...! 🐓
He's such a pro that nothing distracts him when he's in the zone! 😎
Could definitely have done with having someone with us to keep that pheasant quiet - know anyone who could help?😂
@@philipsparks8315 Let's make a deal... you bring a bottle of red, a can of mushroom soup, and a bag of wild rice and I will take care of the rest! 😁
I agree the tempo never changed. Looks very itchy as in scratch. How about Anika's swing. She averaged 270 yards off the tee
At first I thought Sean's swing looked slow, but then after watching it at 0.25 speed, I can see it is actually quite fast.
What appears slow and effortless, still packs a serious punch. Easiest Swing creates effortless power instead of the dreaded powerless effort.
I’ve been following and doing the Easiest Swing for a little over a year and I love my swing but I can’t help hitting fat shots. Off the tee Im pretty decent but that second or third shot kills my scores. I practice turning and moving forward in my swing and do La Dance many times a day and I also use a Swingrite but something happens when I use my irons off the turf. Should my shoulders remain level through the swing? I don’t feel like I’m tilting backwards. I’ll just keep at it. Keep up the good work!
I’m no expert but I can say that it really helped me to watch Brian’s swing, paying close attention to his ball position and commentary on that. Perhaps Phillip and Sean would comment on that.
Hey Kenneth, great to hear you love your swing using the Easiest Swing. Definitely keep at it. We have a task for you to try that will solve your score killers. Place a tee peg in the ground 4 inches in front of the ball. It only needs quarter of an inch showing above the ground. The task is to brush the ground during your swing and hit the tee after the ball has been struck. The bottom of your swing (middle of your divot) should be where the tee is placed. Give it a go and check back in with us.
Hi Kenneth you are probably finding that as you are more relaxed the centripetal force you are generating will create a pull on your arms through impact that increases the width of your arc through the ball. Remember stiff muscles shorten but relaxed ones stretch. As well as the tee peg advice from Peter you may need to adopt a slightly taller posture to compensate. The answer for you will either be posture or weight transfer or a bit of both.
Also take into account centrifugal force.
Great Advice tips, can the method be apply on iron too..
Yes, absolutely. Make sure to watch our other videos where we explain and demonstrate how these principles apply to the rest of the game. Here is a great one for you: ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html
I herniated a disk in my lower back twice in the last 5 years. Been playing 40 years with my heel down and strait left arm were a couple of my main swing thoughts. If I ever get back to playing again I'll try your method. My last episode had me in the hospital for 3 days. After 3 months just being able to walk normal and chip and putt but swinging a club still hurts. I miss golf soooooooo much it's not funny. I use to be pretty good. I'm 65. Hope get another chance to play.
We hope you recover soon and are able to begin implementing Easiest Swing into your game. There are many benefits to ES, but one, especially for seniors is releasing unnecessary strain and pain from the swing. Our most common positive feedback from seniors is how they feel energised after a round and how all discomfort has gone! Plus they report more distance and improved accuracy. We hope you discover the same!
I tried the Easiest swing on three tournament rounds this weekend , after some practice on a few range sessions. I haven't played as bad in years. My misses went everywhere, and even some serious duffs. But my back felt ok after all these rounds, and that is not normal. I know I would never be able to play three rounds on consecutive days with my old swing. But I need much more practice. I like the smooth swing though. But it's frustrating when you miss in every direction.
Letting go of tension can be scary at first. We call it losing control to gain control. Perhaps look to play some really gentle easy shots in practice and I think you’ll find that when you massively reduce tension the ball will start to fly straight. I also think you will be surprised how far it will travel. We have an exercise called SLX explained in this video which is a great way to learn this as you really can’t put too much effort in when you do it. Check it out - ruclips.net/video/tciAWy1-5s4/видео.html
Good luck - it sounds like you are on the right tracks just need to keep going - you will get it!
My goodness I needed this video, thank you so much. I videoed my swing yesterday and it’s classic wooden swing for sure. The timing of this video couldn’t be better. Oh yes and I’m a bit stiff this morning from a small bucket. Now I know why. ⛳️🏌🏼♂️ Looking forward to my next bucket with better habits.😊
Wonderful, you are so welcome Shawn! Hope you discover your Easiest Swing now that you know what you need to do. Be sure to check out our other videos for more great tips! 😁
Hello Phillip and Sean,
I'm a senior golfer. I discovered the easy swing and it has changed my game for the better! I'm way less sore after playing and consistent. I sometimes have a problem with shanking the ball. Any ideas on how to correct this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Jim
Fantastic to hear that Easiest Swing is helping your game so much! The two ball drill to help you stop shanking.
This is such a simple task and the most effective. Because it is a task you will stop shanking immediately.
Place two balls side by side two inches apart. Address the inside ball and hit it avoiding contact with the outside ball.
Let us know how you get on🏌♂️👍
This swing feels good and smooth for me. I just can’t seem to control the club head consistently through the impact area. Most times a week slice
It’s worth having a go at discovering what the opposite extreme feels like - so start by closing the clubface on a medium iron (before you hold it) by a few degrees then a bit more and a bit more until eventually you have it so closed that the ball will only go left and with a curve from right to left (the reverse if you are left handed) once you know this extreme, you work between this and your normal shot and find out where a straight flight exists. Thereafter you should know better how to eliminate the weak slice.
Thank you
You're welcome
Great tips guys. Will certainly be trying what you recommend.
Where exactly are you filming, such a beautiful setting and course?
Thanks.
Thank you Dennis, we hope you really enjoy the benefits of these tips on the golf course. We filmed at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca. It's a beautiful course.
I like it! What kind of swing speed and ball speed can be achieved swinging with this swing method? Thx!
Great! Most golfers will see an increase in swing speed when implementing Easiest Swing principles into their game.
Hi Philip here - I typically get top side of 110mph I hope you agree that it looks easy effort. We call this “effortless power” versus the majority of golfers who achieve “powerless effort” hope it’s working for you too.
Just found you lads, excellent 👌
I’m a pretty fit 66 and recently started playing golf again after a 28 year break to bring up my 2 lads. Currently 8.1 on the Richter scale, lowest I’ve ever been was 4 on the old system. Determined to get there again. I know I don’t get through the ball like I should but I think this video lesson will help me 👌👌
Thank you.
Mark
Welcome aboard Mark! We are thrilled that you have found us and ready to implement our concepts into your game. We are certain that you can get there again, but make the challenge more about enjoyment and ease, rather than score. You will find your handicap improves without it becoming the sole focus, plus you will have had a lot more fun in the process. Best of luck!
I,d like to ask Philip about backswing arc,in the book you and brother argued about backswing arc you used to think it went straight back and Brian said it swings back in an arc.I,ve been taking it too straight back resulting in a pull,does it arc in straight away,good video.S/j.senior golfer.
Hi SJ great question and just so you know Brian part wrote a sequel to the book called The Easiest Swing in Golf, I am just completing the book which I hope to publish soon. In this book I discuss the topic in some more detail but you are right to question it and I would say the simple answer is that the club never swings on a straight line from where your eyes see it. Hope that’s helpful.
Thanks for the question, hope you've seen Philips reply and that it helps.
Ok this ole guy 87 who love this game , for a number of reasons can not complete his swing thru the ball. Thank you for giving me HOPE I have ordered the BOOK will share my success as I continue my quest with this GAME called GOLF.
Patrick it is so wonderful to hear you say this at 87. I am certain Easiest Swing will help you, especially as you get into it more and more. You might want to consider joining our club to further your progress. Go to easiestswing.com for details. Can’t wait to hear about your game as it develops.
Such a beautiful backstop. Where are you guys in the video. Great instruction/lesson by the way. I like to think of Freddie and Ernie when I'm on a tee box wanting to hit a good shot. First time seeing you guys. Gonna look for the book now...
Totally agree it's a spectacular course! Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca, Spain. Really pleased you found us and enjoyed the video, we hope it helps. Watching Fred and Ernie before playing is a brilliant way to get that smooth silky rhythm going. Despite us being clearly biased, we highly recommend you read the book, you'll certainly find some new perspectives on golf and the swing. Enjoy!
@@Easiestswing I ordered the book, it will be here in a few days. Thanks for telling me where you are at. I am going to Playa De Olivas in Spain this Fall. I am Pretty sure Mallorca is not too far away. Maybe I can visit Golf course there. Now I am extra glad I found your channel.
Hi Both, Great tips and easy to follow. Great work!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind support 🙏
I like your thoughts regarding the swing. I would like in incorporate some of them into my swing. How do I do that? I understand the concept of "drills" but the step I am missing is how to incorporate into my swing. Help, please!!!
The best way to begin implementing these concepts into your swing, is slowly. Find one of the elements that feels most comfortable to you and start there. Each of these elements are meant to make the swing less restrictive and should happen as a response to a relaxed swing movement. Hope this helps get you started on your Easiest Swing journey.
The head movement will definitely be the biggest change for me.
I will be working toward the balanced finish that I used to get in my early years of play.
Thanks for the advice. One change at a time!
I’m 76, I’ll try to incorporate some of this…
Excellent Geoffrey, just do what works for you best. Look forward to hearing how you get on 👍
Does risk the left heel apply to all clubs or just the driver?
Same principles apply to all irons. Check our other videos to learn more.
Have you ever worked with an old senior suffering from peripheral neuropathy? Any suggestions?
I will ask all our coaches one of them is almost certainly going to have come across the condition. Can you tell me more about how it manifests itself as far as you swing is concerned and is it in your hands or feet in particular?
Feet only, thank God. It affects my balance. I would have a very hard time doing your drill swinging my legs back and through. Thanks. I was just wondering.
The coach’s suggestions are to start out with a smaller version of the exercise where the foot movement is less drastic but still allows some freedom in the feet maybe only lifting the left foot slightly off the ground in the backswing and vice versa with the right in the follow through. Give that a shot and let us know how you get on.
Just found you guys. Great video. After playing for over 60 years, the last 50 with my heel down, any swing thoughts to try and lift that heel?
Really pleased you've found us Mike and thanks for the lovely comment. Easiest Swing strives for zero swing thoughts. So with regards to the heel coming off the ground, this should be a response to a full turn, not a conscious effort. More a release of the heel if it was causing resistance or tension during the swing itself. A great practice drill however is La Danse du Golf ruclips.net/video/2TCK6GGScjk/видео.html which works on making the entire movement an automatic response. So try this. Thanks again.
Great that you have found us and that you are looking forward to releasing that heel. I have played for nearly 60 years too and still find my left heel wants to stay static. All I can tell you is that I know the more I release it the easier the game gets. It is caused by habit and is hard to break (and even tough to believe in mentally!). Brian (founder of ES) gave me a lesson a few months before he passed and he told me to let my left knee move close to my right as I turn in my backswing. I’m still working on it today but if you look closely in the video I still have further to go. Philip
Just to help set some expectations how far does your drive carry typically when playing Phillip? That final drive looked like you generated some decent club head speed. I’m 50 and last year I finally got down to a single figure handicap after 12 years of playing. I want to get lower but distance is a consideration for me.
Hi Richie, typically drive the ball 280-300yards. It's a common concern for golfers, thinking that an easy, effortless swing can't go any distance. It absolutely can and does. My son 37 hits the ball 320+ using Easiest Swing. Distance will not be an issue.
I love your videos and explanations of the swing. However at 78 and with a sporting background , mainly hockey where the stick had to be kept below shoulder level, for years I have been unable to achieve a full golf swing as demonstrated.
I have tried it on the range with mixed success but whenever I try it on the actual golf course it ends up with me spraying the ball everywhere.
Maybe I am a lost cause 🙂 but anyway I will continue to enjoy your videos
Hi BJC A longer backswing is not really the objective it is more about relaxing and turning and then working on a fuller and relaxed finish. If you achieve these elements, even if the backswing is a little shorter you will still create your own Easiest Swing. Let us know if that helps!
Excellent video and tips
Thank you! Really pleased you liked it and very happy it's helped 😊
Hello. Ismael Vélez writes to you from Puerto Rico. Lately I have watched his videos about improving the swing to play golf. By the way, I love those videos and I learn a lot. But I have a question, with all the irons the ball always goes in the same place or the position changes.
Hey Ismael. Great to hear you are enjoying our videos and improving your golf swing! Great question, ball position changes as you move to the longer irons. We have a coaching course in the ESClub which goes into depth on this. Begin by experimenting, moving the ball slightly toward your lead foot from center with mid irons and small increments as you move up to the longer irons.
How do I increase my club head speed?
Number one, you need to relax more. Tight and tense muscles are not fast. We use the Swing Caddy and Hole In One training aids as they train you to engage the wrists and achieve higher swing speed more efficiently.
Its immediately after impact the head and shoulders follow thru. Any head shift before or at doesnt work for me.
That is exactly the point of Easiest Swing George there are no rights or wrongs all we know is that keeping your head down doesn’t assure a good shot and keeping your head down too long is restrictive and stifles the swing and puts the body in unnatural positions. So whether you bring your head around before, at or after impact really is inconsequential so long as you allow yourself the freedom to complete your follow through.
Question- I was hurt in an accident that dislocated and broke both shoulders. Haven't golfed in 5 years and have finished rehabilitation and started hitting golf balls again.
The issue here is limited range of motion and shoulder symmetry.
Long story short, with my driver the ball is supposed to align to the inside of my left heel (being right handed) but I have to place the ball to align with the outside of my left heel so about 3 inches to the left and I have to do this with my irons as well.
I'm not asking for medical advice but is there a fix to this or do I have to work around this weird alignment issue?
Hi Mark, first off we admire your determination and attitude to carry on playing golf despite your restrictive movement. With regards to finding a swing that works around this, you should find a swing that works best for you by throwing out all that is conventional. By studying ES and our other videos you will hopefully discover ways in which you can find easier movement and an effective and efficient swing. You could contact one of our coaches directly or join the ESClub where you will be able to engage with our coaches and they can help you on your journey. Good luck and thank you for your message 👍
Thank you 😊
You're welcome Irene 😊
bugger me. i "danced" with the putter today. it really works... thanks gents. I would say easiest swing on the backswing is key for me but i do have to give it a little extra on the downswing. I call it my "easiest swing PLUS". Apparently I say "easiest swing" quietly to myself during my swing. oh dear.
It's quite incredible isn't it Simon! Brad Faxon recently talked about allowing movement when putting during an interview with @ricksheilspga (Rick Sheils). It's worth a watch. Really pleased to hear your success with your "Easiest Swing plus". Do what works for you, just eliminate tension. Plenty of ES fans say "Easiest Swing" to themselves during their swing.... us included, so you're not alone!
I think the real issue with the more mature golfer is hip rotation. Lifting the heal of the lead foot enables that. Many of today’s seniors were influenced by the Leadbetter/ Faldo nonsense of resisting with your lower body. Turning the upper body with wooden hips just enables a sway in those not flexible enough to do it.
Yes you are right Derek. Especially if your are trying to keep your head still, down and eyes glued to the ball on top of it all. The result is the hips slide and the right foot rolls. This is why the 3 Deadly Don’ts are so crucial to the everyday golfer.
I follow you guys, i’ve read brians book, i’ve started on The second book. I do everything you say, BUT: I start my swing with my weight 10-15% on my left foot though still lifting it in The backswing. Makes me swing from The inside, less «over The top». Am I doing it all wrong?
Arne, Norway
Hi Arne, sounds like you are well on your way to finding your easiest swing and if this is working for you it sounds fine to me. You might want to consider joining the ES club as you can post videos of your swing and the community and coaches will help you along the way. Hope you’re enjoying the new book 👍
Happy Father's day. 👍👏🙏
Thank you!
This philosophy has changed my game. Relax and swing like they say, you scores will drop
Thank you for your comment and we are delighted to hear how much it has helped - keep it up!! 👍
Thanks. Regards ❤⛳
You are most welcome Vimal, thank you🏌️
I will be 78 in July. I'm trying to emulate the easiest golf swing. I must still be doing some things wrong because I am in pretty good shape and am exhausted afert about 14 holes.
I’d suggest you read Positive Impact Golf or join our club or read our new book when it’s on Amazon (should be available next week) it can take a while to learn all the elements you need to reduce your energy output to play easier golf. Hopefully each step will take you a bit closer to the 19th before you need a rest!! Keep up the great work we have your back! 👍
@@Easiestswing I have read Positive Impact Golf.
I am going to read it again.
Wow! Where this video I filmed?
Alcanada in Majorca - it’s rather lovely isn’t it!
I don't think many golf pro's know how to teach the older golfer, they all appear to teach the same way as they would a younger golfer. I had to lessons last year and I may as well have just burnt the money, for all the benefit I got.
Easiest Swing is designed to work for all golfers and works especially well for senior golfers. Hope you find our content helpful and refreshing, make sure to watch our other videos.
How long are you guys hitting it?
Typically 260-290 yards
@@Easiestswing wow! That's plenty of power to play the course! Thanks 😄
Gentlemen, I was wondering what kind of distance are we talking about with driver for this easy swing? Thank you
Great question Ray. This is dependent on a number of factors including the club head speed generated. Easiest Swing allows this aspect to become effortless. Philip & Sean generally drive the ball 280-290. Brian's nephew regularly drives it 320+
Is shift your weight not a sway when u move your head?
No, James only when you slide your hips does it become a sway. If you shift your weight and turn your hips then this is not a sway - otherwise how on earth are us mere mortals (average golfers) supposed to get any power behind the ball?
Here is a video of Ben Hogan moving his head with his Driver swing:
ruclips.net/video/P8w9wHB3D8w/видео.htmlfeature=shared
It's a great question James and a very common misconception. Hopefully you've read Séan's answer and this helps you to release any concerns you once had, allowing you to move freely and get that easy golf swing we all desire.
Thanks guys I’m 68 years old
Our pleasure glad it helps 👍
I think im doing the moves correctly and in the most p[art hitting balls well (i will be 82 in June and on a 16 handicap) however about 25% of my its are miss hits. There are few flat spots on our course so this could be a problem, or it could be i am losing my focus, or trying too hard. This is a challenge for me. Any ideas?
Wow Jerry, that is impressive playing off 16 and just 25% miss hits at 82! Perhaps the course isn't helping as you suggest. However try the Moe Norman approach of "positive indifference". I.e. concentrate on your good shots only and accept/pay no attention to the miss hits. You will likely find an improvement that way, even if only marginal to begin with. Hope that helps.
Love the idea. Get to it though. Lot of chatter. Thanks for the tip
This was one of our earlier videos so hopefully we have got that message now! Glad you liked the information though and hope you will check out our newer posts.