Going from trick shots in backyards to David Ledbetter compliment your game and ability. If that doesn't make you smile I don't know what would. Love this
Leadbetter is magic. I played in a pro-am years ago and we were able to spend a day at his academy. He happened to personally come up to me and spent 5 minutes showing me a simple backswing change (much like this) and he had me playing out of my mind.
Garrett is a victim of his own skill. He’s good enough to always be able to hit it from almost every position. I would love to see what he could shoot by drilling like this. Lots of fun to watch and really helpful. Much appreciated.
It’s the downfall of a good athlete. If your hand-eye coordination is very good, you can get away with poor technique and believe your technique is sound by seeing the results. But under pressure, the tension takes its effect on your natural ability to compensate for technical flaws and it can go awry very easily.
I really enjoyed watching GM Golf himself receiving correction on his golf swing by a Legendary instructor. It's a warm reminder to all that no matter how good you get, you can always get better! GM & GG Forever🤗
Iv been a lifelong 10ish handicap player, last summer I really focused on what my backswing is doing and have pushed my game down to a 7, this video really helps, can't wait to try it out and hopefully we can push lower this upcoming summer👍
Rylan, really practice your chipping and putting when possible. Those last few strokes to scratch come from being able to get up and down from anywhere once you've missed a green, and you will miss a few greens. Good luck.
To get to scratch you need to do 3 things: 1. Hit the fairway 2. Hit more fairways 3. Hit all fairways As a 10 or 5 you lack the game to hit greens from imperfect lies. It's like a .5-1.0 shot penalty missing the short grass.
I was always under the impression that the takeaway was not that important like many. Turns out its what makes the swing. I watched bubbies coaching and literally without any practice went out and hit 3 straight pars in the first round after which I have never done. Its absolutely phenomenal how simple David Leadbetter makes it.
Love seeing Garrett's genuine excitement with this lesson from David. You can literally see the light go on in understanding his swing plane once explained. Great teacher, better student.
I’m about a 15 handicap. I obviously struggle with consistency. I just went and practiced the leading elbow thing. Seemed counter intuitive, but I’ll be damned, not only am I hitting it straighter more consistently, way more distance as well. This is gold! Thank you.
I had a similar, positive experience. Currently have a 12 handicap, but have been as low as 9. I worked on a subtle lead arm roll. I found that my contact was good, and even in 40 degree temps on Trackman Range, I was picking up a solid 1/2 to 1 club length improvement. With the colder temps, I still posted 243 carry/275 total distance with my driver. Pretty good numbers for me---especially with a 40F temp. I will be curious to see if this holds up when it's for real and the weather is warmer. First impression was good though. And my swing felt good and repeatable.
Had 2 kids and had to stop playing golf for a few years.. I recently started playing again. Talk about steep into the ball, it’s been driving me crazy. Video after video, on the range. Lessons. Nothing working. I end up seeing this Ledbetter straightaway and start watching videos. I started practicing the take awake today at the range. It felt strange the first ten balls I hit, I was hozeling everything. Once I started feeling comfortable I was flushing every iron. Really unbelievable, this was the best lesson I ever had and it was free. I ordered that straight away anyways. Truly amazing. I was watching video of myself the last few weeks and was totally disgusted with what my take away even looked like. My down swing move was steep and over the top no matter what I tried. Truly amazing I recommend to anyone who wants to change there game instantly…..
Now I can see why all those years ago Sir Nick Faldo chose Mr Leadbetter to change his swing.... That guy has forgotten more about the swing than most of us know... Respect... Great vid
Thank you for this! Live one on one lessons are by far the most informative thing on RUclips for golf improvement. Its not what right, but what is incorrect that really sheds light on the right mechanics.
Just worked on this with my pro. I was getting stuck behind with a low, flat hip plane takeaway. He put a pool noodle about hip high parallel with my knees and said takeaway above this. Striped 7i about 165 all night, great for me. Leadbetter goes into more detail, but it's the first time I felt the smash of the compression from being ahead of the ball AND swung hard enough to feel my reg flex get "whippy". Awesome vid.
The A Swing is AMAZING !!! Wonderful , it change my life. I started for playing golf 4 years ago, it was so difficult for me to make a swing ( every teacher tell me a lot of drills, etc ), but when I watched the A SWING by Leadbetter ... every thing is easy for me. Sorry my english, I am chilean. Thanks a lot Leadbetter, you are the Best.
Its crazy how simple this concept is, and I've been doing it all wrong the whole time! Thank you for sharing this, I think tons of us keep going with our arms instead stopping at 45 degrees and continuing with the shoulders. This changes everything! Looking forward to seeing Garrett win the next Good Good major now!
Thousands I mean thousands of dollars and even more balls and hours spent over a life time and Mr. Leadbetter changes his pattern and my pattern a matter of seconds. It’s absolutely amazing what a treat to watch. Love it.
This is really great to put together with bubbie’s video. Bubbie needed more help with the takeaway, Garrett with the rest of the back swing and downswing
I never focused on Leadbetter's lesson style into recently, he knows his stuff. I like that he has a system he teaches and really believes in having a consistent take away, which is learnable.
I've just understood what he's talking about and I've done tons of things in my swing but this one really improves my swing's thought. Thank you very much for the greatest video.
As the lesson I had from my course pro was in a similar vein to what the great Mr Leadbetter was showing you, less the rotating of the forearm. Had a quick practice with this slight change before a casual round today and can genuinely say that it was the best I've played for about 2 years - happy days.
i took a lesson early this winter because (among other things) i was pulling my irons really badly...an hour lesson with 40 minutes of that on my take away and back swing fixed so many things.. .still working on it daily but was super excited about it
@@qbclay2 I only work on it sometimes then try to work on other things then forget about my back swing maybe My swing thought should just be focused more on back swing lol too many thoughts at once I fat or shank it haha
My Golftec lessons have taught me exactly this type of stuff. Your swing is personal to you but there are some mechanics that make it all fit together. Golf is awesome.
This fuckin video changed my life! - for the better. My shots have been more consistent and playable. Simple tweaks, Great results! Thanks so much for this. I’ve literally shared it with every buddy of mine that golfs. Thank youuu
what wild is when you understand every little detail he's talking about. Golf is so crazy that when you finally get better you realize everything you thought you knew about the golf swing was wrong lol
I have renewed respect for David after watching these videos. I was not a fan of the swing David prompted back in early nineties. But David appears to have evolved over time.
I like seeing a lot of these teaching pro's getting these guys more laid off at the top. I think a lot of better players have gotten in this over-the-line backswing and then trying to make a big shallowing move in transition via shoulder/forearm rotation, when you can just bring that position to the top and then release from there? Tiger's rounded/laid-off swing with Haney will always be the GOAT
I am blown away by the fact that he tinkers with the back swing and then invites Garrett to just load up and hit the ball…..and he stripes it both times from there. I am nowhere near in this league but the part about twisting the arm to keep the club out in front definitely resonates with me. I know that I wouldn’t be able to apply this as quickly as Garrett did though.
Great to watch. Having watched James Robinson’s lesson with him, he kind of contradicts himself because he said if you start the takeaway well, not much can go wrong then he said yours is fine. What right do I have to question the legend but fantastic content
You can visually see the flight difference between the 2 shots prior to lesson (fades) and the 2 shots after lesson (straight with more bore in flight). David is a swing legend for a reason.
I feel like I needed that lesson as well. I tend to get stuck behind myself and manipulate my body in the downswing. Will definitely be practicing these check points.
For Irons i'm doing this exactly backswing Leadbetter told Garret and the Malaska's hands down and club head out concept in downswing. For 80yds or less: Doing Gary Player's approaching technique.
Garrett, we would love it, that if you incorporate this lesson into your swing, to bring us along on the journey, i.e. commenting on any improvements in your handicap as you go forward
Started taking lessons and I gave my guy all these things I wanted to do. He listened, nodded then we spent the next 2 months working my take away lol. I stopped getting lessons because it felt like a waste. fast forward three years and i am back and finally understand the "why". All that to say this and Luke's lesson with Mccormick are the best videos I have seen probably since Grant left.
Wow, I filmed myself and this left arm lifting technique is something I do myself. I am very steep on my backswing and also hit off the toe quite often. This video and lesson is a game changer. Thank you David Leadbetter!!
By far my favorite golf lesson video. definitely stealing this drill. My only question is, Can you apply the same drill to your driver swing or is it slightly different since you're hitting up on the ball with driver?
Definitely! 🤣 Even in the other guys lessons, he wouldn't stop saying how Garrett is the best in the group etc... Maybe Garrett just reminds him of his younger self, so he's got a soft spot for him.
I got a very similar lesson from a lad called Barry Power in Dublin about 12 years ago. He actually reckoned you could play well just by doing that half swing (ie the drill) but I never had the guts to try it. Only problem with that lesson is that if you arent naturally good at making a good hip/body turn your arms can end up lifting anyway (this was always the problem I had). But if you are comfortable making the actual turn away from the ball that is an awesome lesson.
That rotating of my forearm helped me so much. I tend to rotate my hands a little late coming down but if I don’t do that I can’t hit a ball square and I’ll slice it. It’s weird. It open up the club face for me but coming down I square it up hahaha. Hey if it works it works I guess
Going from trick shots in backyards to David Ledbetter compliment your game and ability. If that doesn't make you smile I don't know what would. Love this
Leadbetter is magic. I played in a pro-am years ago and we were able to spend a day at his academy. He happened to personally come up to me and spent 5 minutes showing me a simple backswing change (much like this) and he had me playing out of my mind.
For how long did you play out of your mind?
@@erikk4555 about 4 years, then by back blew up and I never got it back.
Garrett is a victim of his own skill. He’s good enough to always be able to hit it from almost every position. I would love to see what he could shoot by drilling like this. Lots of fun to watch and really helpful. Much appreciated.
He’s always said he’s more handsy. So he can make up for different club positions
Elite compensator
It’s the downfall of a good athlete. If your hand-eye coordination is very good, you can get away with poor technique and believe your technique is sound by seeing the results. But under pressure, the tension takes its effect on your natural ability to compensate for technical flaws and it can go awry very easily.
@@blue24563 I can relate to that!
@@blue24563very well said
I really enjoyed watching GM Golf himself receiving correction on his golf swing by a Legendary instructor. It's a warm reminder to all that no matter how good you get, you can always get better! GM & GG Forever🤗
amazing lesson, the way he explains and breaks down everything is amazing. Really good teacher/coach
What a legend David Leadbetter
Iv been a lifelong 10ish handicap player, last summer I really focused on what my backswing is doing and have pushed my game down to a 7, this video really helps, can't wait to try it out and hopefully we can push lower this upcoming summer👍
Rylan, really practice your chipping and putting when possible. Those last few strokes to scratch come from being able to get up and down from anywhere once you've missed a green, and you will miss a few greens. Good luck.
I’m a ten right now.
congrats man
Facts. This was a great lesson vid
To get to scratch you need to do 3 things:
1. Hit the fairway
2. Hit more fairways
3. Hit all fairways
As a 10 or 5 you lack the game to hit greens from imperfect lies. It's like a .5-1.0 shot penalty missing the short grass.
I was always under the impression that the takeaway was not that important like many. Turns out its what makes the swing. I watched bubbies coaching and literally without any practice went out and hit 3 straight pars in the first round after which I have never done. Its absolutely phenomenal how simple David Leadbetter makes it.
Love seeing Garrett's genuine excitement with this lesson from David. You can literally see the light go on in understanding his swing plane once explained. Great teacher, better student.
I’m about a 15 handicap. I obviously struggle with consistency. I just went and practiced the leading elbow thing. Seemed counter intuitive, but I’ll be damned, not only am I hitting it straighter more consistently, way more distance as well. This is gold! Thank you.
I had a similar, positive experience. Currently have a 12 handicap, but have been as low as 9. I worked on a subtle lead arm roll. I found that my contact was good, and even in 40 degree temps on Trackman Range, I was picking up a solid 1/2 to 1 club length improvement. With the colder temps, I still posted 243 carry/275 total distance with my driver. Pretty good numbers for me---especially with a 40F temp. I will be curious to see if this holds up when it's for real and the weather is warmer. First impression was good though. And my swing felt good and repeatable.
Im a 30 handicap. I don't struggle with consistency. I'm consistently inconsistent
Had 2 kids and had to stop playing golf for a few years.. I recently started playing again. Talk about steep into the ball, it’s been driving me crazy. Video after video, on the range. Lessons. Nothing working. I end up seeing this Ledbetter straightaway and start watching videos. I started practicing the take awake today at the range. It felt strange the first ten balls I hit, I was hozeling everything. Once I started feeling comfortable I was flushing every iron. Really unbelievable, this was the best lesson I ever had and it was free. I ordered that straight away anyways. Truly amazing. I was watching video of myself the last few weeks and was totally disgusted with what my take away even looked like. My down swing move was steep and over the top no matter what I tried. Truly amazing I recommend to anyone who wants to change there game instantly…..
Now I can see why all those years ago Sir Nick Faldo chose Mr Leadbetter to change his swing.... That guy has forgotten more about the swing than most of us know...
Respect... Great vid
It's a master craftsman that can simplify a golf swing and bring out the best in a player's ability -- amazing to watch!
Thank you for this! Live one on one lessons are by far the most informative thing on RUclips for golf improvement. Its not what right, but what is incorrect that really sheds light on the right mechanics.
Just worked on this with my pro. I was getting stuck behind with a low, flat hip plane takeaway. He put a pool noodle about hip high parallel with my knees and said takeaway above this. Striped 7i about 165 all night, great for me. Leadbetter goes into more detail, but it's the first time I felt the smash of the compression from being ahead of the ball AND swung hard enough to feel my reg flex get "whippy". Awesome vid.
The first time you compress an iron, like true ball compression you’re addicted forever. You could hit balls forever
The A Swing is AMAZING !!! Wonderful , it change my life. I started for playing golf 4 years ago, it was so difficult for me to make a swing ( every teacher tell me a lot of drills, etc ), but when I watched the A SWING by Leadbetter ... every thing is easy for me. Sorry my english, I am chilean. Thanks a lot Leadbetter, you are the Best.
Garrett you should tattoo that mark Mr. Leadbetter drew on you.What a conversation piece.What an honor for you.Good Good 4 life!
I'm not joking, I was thinking the exact same thing.
I'm not a Tattoo guy but that's one I would seriously struggle with getting or not.
A simple visual. A sign of a great teacher.
Its crazy how simple this concept is, and I've been doing it all wrong the whole time! Thank you for sharing this, I think tons of us keep going with our arms instead stopping at 45 degrees and continuing with the shoulders. This changes everything! Looking forward to seeing Garrett win the next Good Good major now!
Hello Rob Li how are you doing today?
He is still…in my opinion…one of the greatest golf instructors in the world.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Absolutely Agree
I really enjoy the lesson style content, this, Bubbie's lesson and the video Kwon put out the other day where he got swing fixes from Cameron
Thousands I mean thousands of dollars and even more balls and hours spent over a life time and Mr. Leadbetter changes his pattern and my pattern a matter of seconds. It’s absolutely amazing what a treat to watch. Love it.
David is amazing. I learned more in this video, all of which makes perfect sense, than pretty much every lesson I’ve ever had or watched. Wow.
This is really great to put together with bubbie’s video. Bubbie needed more help with the takeaway, Garrett with the rest of the back swing and downswing
I never focused on Leadbetter's lesson style into recently, he knows his stuff. I like that he has a system he teaches and really believes in having a consistent take away, which is learnable.
These two GG extras with Mr. Leadbetter has been so eye opening. Thank you for sharing!
Amazing lesson, this is exactly what I do in my swing, no I know how to fix it. So simple how he explained it. Glad I found it 👍👍
Leadbetter is in love with this young man’s apparent skills, well deserved, Garret has the skillz and dedication to the sport
His (Leadbetter) takeaway clip on the club is one of the best training aids I have ever used. Highly recommend!!
Great video! Man David was the guru in the 90s.
I've just understood what he's talking about and I've done tons of things in my swing but this one really improves my swing's thought. Thank you very much for the greatest video.
Definitely agree with this I did this drill on the course at the weekend at it definitely works… no more toe strikes and far more neutral ball flight
Super analysis and advise by Mr Leadbetter !
THIS is a really good lesson for garrett, good job DL
As the lesson I had from my course pro was in a similar vein to what the great Mr Leadbetter was showing you, less the rotating of the forearm. Had a quick practice with this slight change before a casual round today and can genuinely say that it was the best I've played for about 2 years - happy days.
Even the ball flight is different when it rises after the swing change. On top of that his swing is even more fluid than before. The shock continues.
My God he's a good coach. Simple solutions and so easy to understand.
DAVID! That gold Daytona is SICK!
Crazy how much the back swing is important to the overall outcome!
i took a lesson early this winter because (among other things) i was pulling my irons really badly...an hour lesson with 40 minutes of that on my take away and back swing fixed so many things..
.still working on it daily but was super excited about it
@@qbclay2 I only work on it sometimes then try to work on other things then forget about my back swing maybe My swing thought should just be focused more on back swing lol too many thoughts at once I fat or shank it haha
I had no idea David was such a nice guy and does like to help others.
I wish I had access to a coach with a fraction of Mr. Leadbetter’s skill and knowledge. Great video.
@hammockmonk don’t text that dude major scam
My Golftec lessons have taught me exactly this type of stuff. Your swing is personal to you but there are some mechanics that make it all fit together. Golf is awesome.
This fuckin video changed my life! - for the better. My shots have been more consistent and playable. Simple tweaks, Great results! Thanks so much for this. I’ve literally shared it with every buddy of mine that golfs. Thank youuu
I love Garrett’s chin on David’s shoulder. He’s so into it! 🙌🏼
what wild is when you understand every little detail he's talking about. Golf is so crazy that when you finally get better you realize everything you thought you knew about the golf swing was wrong lol
I wonder how long ago this was, because I’m really excited to watch Garrett put it into action! I’m excited to focus on it myself as well
this is incredible and those around oblivious to the masterclass lesson going on.
Simplicity is the key, and to have it explained that way is so much more rewarding, awesome content 👍👍
The difference between a good and great coach is how simple a great coach can make it seem
David is a legend for a reason. Great video.
Hello handsome how are you doing today?
Great video. Looking forward to see Garrett's swing in the next video. Leadbetter still one of the best.
Great lesson G that was awesome to watch.
Probably my favorite videos cause I feel they can help all of us!
So THATS why SungJae Im's backswing is like that! love this video
this is incredible content thank you guys
I have renewed respect for David after watching these videos. I was not a fan of the swing David prompted back in early nineties. But David appears to have evolved over time.
I like seeing a lot of these teaching pro's getting these guys more laid off at the top. I think a lot of better players have gotten in this over-the-line backswing and then trying to make a big shallowing move in transition via shoulder/forearm rotation, when you can just bring that position to the top and then release from there? Tiger's rounded/laid-off swing with Haney will always be the GOAT
Great players don’t need much. Your flow is so nice in your swing!
Awesome lesson thank you for sharing the knowledge, hope I can use it in my game
That’s so cool. Two legends were recently at my local Top Golf! I’mma try and go more often now
I am blown away by the fact that he tinkers with the back swing and then invites Garrett to just load up and hit the ball…..and he stripes it both times from there.
I am nowhere near in this league but the part about twisting the arm to keep the club out in front definitely resonates with me. I know that I wouldn’t be able to apply this as quickly as Garrett did though.
i love this video. i wish I could get a lesson from David. just Wow
Jarrett got his lesson
🤣
Damnit Mr. Levitan, you absolutely win with this comment! 🤣😂🤣
wow I learned more in 11 minutes than in all the lessons I've taken
Thats insane, I have never picked up more from a video thanks for sharing G
Love those live lessons
It's crazy that a golfer as good as this still has stuff to work on. Humbling man
Great to watch. Having watched James Robinson’s lesson with him, he kind of contradicts himself because he said if you start the takeaway well, not much can go wrong then he said yours is fine. What right do I have to question the legend but fantastic content
You can visually see the flight difference between the 2 shots prior to lesson (fades) and the 2 shots after lesson (straight with more bore in flight).
David is a swing legend for a reason.
I feel like I needed that lesson as well. I tend to get stuck behind myself and manipulate my body in the downswing. Will definitely be practicing these check points.
Love these I always get amazing results after using the tips in these videos
Mr.David Leadbetter.😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 great Golf instructor.
For Irons i'm doing this exactly backswing Leadbetter told Garret and the Malaska's hands down and club head out concept in downswing.
For 80yds or less:
Doing Gary Player's approaching technique.
Lessons from Leadbetter! Wow, I'm so jealous of you guys.
Garrett, we would love it, that if you incorporate this lesson into your swing, to bring us along on the journey, i.e. commenting on any improvements in your handicap as you go forward
Wow really informative and just the lesson “l” needed without having to pay any money lol!!!
Started taking lessons and I gave my guy all these things I wanted to do. He listened, nodded then we spent the next 2 months working my take away lol. I stopped getting lessons because it felt like a waste. fast forward three years and i am back and finally understand the "why". All that to say this and Luke's lesson with Mccormick are the best videos I have seen probably since Grant left.
Cool story bro
Impressive knowledge and observations from an all-time great instructor!
This video was a game changer for me 💪🏻 thank you!!
I had a lesson from David years ago when he was at Staverton Golf course in Daventry England
Wow, I filmed myself and this left arm lifting technique is something I do myself. I am very steep on my backswing and also hit off the toe quite often.
This video and lesson is a game changer. Thank you David Leadbetter!!
Hello handsome how are you doing today?
Quality content lads. Amazing lesson 🍺🍺
Just did the dot drill on the arm and honestly never struck the ball better...absolutely unreal!
David Leadbeater - legend, period
By far my favorite golf lesson video. definitely stealing this drill. My only question is, Can you apply the same drill to your driver swing or is it slightly different since you're hitting up on the ball with driver?
Love this guy
So wholesome and genuine
Even though Garrett is a fantastic player those small changes still make a huge difference. Great lesson
Fantastic video!!! Thank you...
Anyone get the Vibe that David REALLY liked Garrett? He even blessed him with the longest lesson. 🤣🤣🤣
Can u blame him? Garrett's a spunk, I'd do him, and something tells me you would as well lol
Definitely! 🤣 Even in the other guys lessons, he wouldn't stop saying how Garrett is the best in the group etc... Maybe Garrett just reminds him of his younger self, so he's got a soft spot for him.
@@Dreama40 I can’t say the same, but word…? 🤨
O yeah he's gonna molest him for sure
@@MarkSmithhhh LMAO
Incredible David, you are a magic trainer ¡¡¡¡
Love how Martin B is just casually in the background😂 crazy talent there.
Cant wait to work on this drill, thanks.
Really helpful I needed to see this thank you!
Hello Chris how are you doing today?
David knows his stuff! Great advice
KISS for the win. David's style is perfect.
I got a very similar lesson from a lad called Barry Power in Dublin about 12 years ago. He actually reckoned you could play well just by doing that half swing (ie the drill) but I never had the guts to try it.
Only problem with that lesson is that if you arent naturally good at making a good hip/body turn your arms can end up lifting anyway (this was always the problem I had). But if you are comfortable making the actual turn away from the ball that is an awesome lesson.
That rotating of my forearm helped me so much. I tend to rotate my hands a little late coming down but if I don’t do that I can’t hit a ball square and I’ll slice it. It’s weird. It open up the club face for me but coming down I square it up hahaha. Hey if it works it works I guess
Very Awesome Mr. David👍👍💥
That was really cool. I love lessons from wise experienced players that can explain it in as few steps as possible.
That mark on the arm is brilliant.