So many amazing comments on this video… here is an update where I try to take what I learnt to the golf course… enjoy guys! - ruclips.net/video/KZS5ua1hyww/видео.html
From watching this video and employing the counter grip pressure. I was able to drop my score around slaley hall. From low thirties to 14 over. The difference was incredible. Setting the club early in this manner. It has changed my game.
I’ll give this a try tonight, I’m the same I either hit a rocket or it turns into a hook.. probably due to trying to adjust face with hands and not managing it all the time
well honestly, not to "undertstand" them. A high handicap player can actually understand the meaning, but he wont be able to put it into action. the mechanic of swing must be very clear already. The difference here is simple: most players, not low handicap, dont hit the ball by putting pressure on it from above. Most players think they have to "push" the ball ahead. That's wrong. Once you start realizing the real meaning of "putting pressure" on it, and start creating different impacts and divots, you can understand the real meaning of this lesson.
This instruction has single handedly changed my golf game. For a beginner whos constantly watching videos, listening to Peter Cowen and not just hearing his words is fundamentally on a different level.
Best lesson I’ve ever seen, Pete is one scary dude, I was shitting myself for you James that you didn’t say the wrong thing and he would tell you to stand in the corner for 5 mins and think about your answer. Hopefully you will do a follow up video on how you’re swing is going.
@@acemakerjay Yeah but I mean, the coach wasnt bad at all except when he went into mathematics haha. Overall it was a great teaching even though he had a strong character.
@@edgemasterrlol I have been watching everything I can find on him on you tube and watching them all. I've learned a lot of what he is teaching. The pyramid videos of his are really good. 3 of them.
I cannot tell you how much the 'hands need to work in opposition to each other' learning point has done for my ball striking - that one lesson about twisting the rag has taught me something I never realized or had even heard of before. many, many thanks James :)
I've been instructing for years and this is the best lesson I've ever seen period hands down. Pete is a genius. Loved him ever since I saw him working with Louie and had him "chopping wood" with the club turned inverted. This is so master class.
I definitely feel dumber after watching this video. 🤣 but in as good a way possible! Watching him swing a golf club looked painful before this. Now it looks more fluid but not fluent yet but definitely much better.
I’ve watched you from Day 1, and never seen you intimidated. Rightfully so. Much respect for taking this challenge on. Few really good players would attempt this. Good Job 👍🏻
@@richardholgate7849 Is that what you heard? I don't think locking anything in the golf swing is good. Applying equal but opposite force with the hands still allows everything to release normally.
It’s no surprise this has had nearly a million views, it’s content is pure gold. The equal / opposite grip pressure was a huge moment for me, my 7 iron is now creeping into the 180s when it used to be 160s before I did this technique
@@MrCatsailor My best answer as this worked for me, is to focus on the “squeezing the towel” example. In relation to the grip, you’re not necessarily ringing out water from a towel because the grip pressure would be too tight. However, that same opposing motion in the hands done lightly is what keeps the club face square and it feels like the hands are connected throughout the swing. The “aha” moment for me was noticing that in my backswing, my hands were rolling in the same direction which resulted in the club face being wide open. At that point, everything else becomes hand eye coordination and the club can’t do what it’s intended to do. As I’m far from the expert here and just letting you know how it clicked for me, just pretend you didn’t read this if it doesn’t resonate with you as we all grasp things differently 😉
I can't believe how much opposing my hand grip pressure instantly fixed my ball-striking with irons and driver. My usual toe shots were coming out of the middle of the club with complete clubface stability. Try it!
I’ve watched most of your videos and most of Peter Cowen’s, but i’ve never seen a more concise yet unique way of describing delivering the head, hold the club, moving consistently, or practicing most effectively. Cheers, James and Peter.
Haven’t played golf for 4 months (injury). Watched this video last week. Shot my 2nd best score ever and came 2nd in the comp, my first 18 holes since 18/12/21. Just makes sense and my ball striking he’s improved 10 fold. Thank you.
Just want to say THANK YOU to both James and Pete. I watched this once....then I have gone back and listened to parts over and over again. Took it to the range and it has transformed my swing! Ive worked really hard for 35 years to figure it out. This lesson was revolutionary....and don'tknow what I would have done if I didn't find it. THANKS AGAIN! Keep up the good work! Some of us need this stuff so much!
Wow James! Just F’ing wow! This video just transformed the way I think about the golf swing. It’s really mind blowing stuff if you really listen to what he’s saying! I’m going to watch this again, and again, and again! I need to absorb this and put it into my game. Thanks, as always, for the awesome content you bring us every day! This one was special !
@@JamesRobinsonGolf I've already started to work on this and have even started to pass on these concepts to my kids as well. It's already having a huge impact on my Son's swing (9 years old) .
Just stumbled across this video more than a year after it was posted - truly love the part about getting the hands to work in opposition as was described in the video. I took just that piece to the range yesterday and was amazed at how much more control I had over the club head. Still got a lot of work to do and still need to re-watch this video for more bits that i'm sure I missed. Thanks, James, for posting this.
James: I just watched Peter give Danny Maude a lesson and it was the same thing--in that it left me laughing my (well, what you've been swinging around) off! He may be a little blunt at 70ish, but just wait until he is in his mid 80's!!! He is a great coach. If it hurts your and Danny's feelings a bit, it's a risk I'm willing to take!! Thanks for taking one for the team!!!! Best regards, Todd
He covered so much that's so different than anything else we see out there in under 30 minutes, I've had to watch it more than once. Thanks so much James.
Been trying for years to be less handsie .... would love to see a follow up video on the use of shoulders to assist with fade/draw. How do you interpret it?
A brilliant lesson. The equal and opposite force created in the hands by applying a slight torque to the grip in opposite directions has made a hugely positive impact on my ball striking! Thanks for sharing this lesson James!
It was just amazing how Peter Cowen watched you hit what 5,10,15 balls and had your swing sussed. Thank you for having the humility to Peter analyze and give you instruction. You will only get better. Chris is in trouble!
Brilliant video James, love Peter’s no nonsense approach. As a relatively new golfer I have never heard that approach to the grip but seems obvious now. Would love to see a follow up video explaining the shoulder movements a bit more.
Good Lord, James... this is possibly the best video you've posted! It's made me completely rethink my swing. It's gone into my saved folder and I'll be referring to it often and putting it into practice! Thank you again for this!
Wow, the bit about the shoulders and starting the downswing by not rotating the shoulders but by "releasing" the lead shoulder was an eye opener for me. Fantastic!!
I’ve been playing for most of my life (I’m 56) and am a mid single digit handicapper. Therefore, I am highly skeptical of “new” swing methods. What sold me straight away was how quiet James was. This is a guy who knows golf and if the gears in his head were moving that much then I knew there was something here. Like most of the other comments here, I’ve watched this video multiple times. It has so much info in such a short amount of time that I want to absorb it.
I like many of your subscribers have watched this video dozens of times.The simplicity of Cowen is his genius. There's so much rubbish content from populist golf channels, but you must be complimented on putting yourself out there and actually helping every other golfer seeking to improve their game. Far more entertaining than watching someone desperately trying to break 75... over, and over again... unsuccessfully. A big congrats on worthy content!
That’s a fun way to start a lesson, “you have no face control”. Very interesting session. It’s amazing how many different ways coaches teach the swing. This is certainly one of the more clear approaches.
This is what I wish I'd get every time I paid for Instructions. Nothing drives me crazy when I just get complimented the whole time. Like tell me more man, be honest here I'm paying for honesty
This video contains so many key insights........ Pete's concept about the shoulders as the transmission of the golf swing is nothing short of genius a true master Pete Cowan. Thx James a year later and still one of the best golf videos out there
This is by far one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. If you have a moment, would you mind explaining a bit more about the loading of the shoulders? I couldn’t quite tell the difference between the fade and the draw. Was the fade more vertical and the draw flatter?
That's what it looks like to me. Kinda makes sense too as gravity and the natural pull of the club when flatter is going to in theory bring the club in to out for the draw and vice versa.
James that was an amazing lesson ,your swing was soo much better even after 20 mins . One of the best video lessons ive seen, very easy to understand and realate too.
I just can agree with so many comments: this is pure gold. Brilliant content. The best video on swing I have ever seen. Three key take away: (1) Load your shoulders to deliver the shot you want to deliver, (2) use natural forces correctly and (3) twist fingers opposite in the grip to stabilize the club face. Wow. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks for posting this. Couldn't be easy to have an elite coach giving you pointers and correcting swing flaws for the world to see but glad you did. What he said makes so much sense, almost too much sense, and it isn't rocket science. Knowledge is King! Thanks again for your great videos.
peter cowen is a golf genius. just watching Cowen on youtube working with various individuals has transformed my game more than any lessons. great video thank you for posting
Fairplay to you James for putting this up You given everyone who watches your channel a golf lesson everyone can relate to with one of the best coaches in the world. Brilliant 👍
This was quality James learnt so much from that. I struggle with a “around your arse” backswing as Pete called it 😂. Would love to see a follow up video of this of you practicing it and how it’s developing
Utterly brilliant- The towel wringing is at 6.30 for anyone wanting to rewatch like I'm just doing. Can't wait to try! I did want to give you a man hug half way through, never seen you so quiet! LOL
Great video. Method works a treat. Just short of a par 5 in 2 when normally a 8 or 7 iron 3rd shot. Finger pressure in my putting grip meant I missed nothing under 6ft. What a transformation for a 69 year old.
Best golf youtube video Ive ever watched!! I was terrified, transfixed, anxious, happy and amazed! What a fantastic insight in to the highest level coaching. Well done James!!!!
I have to agree with all the commenters that said this was the best instructional video they’ve seen. I learned more in 18 minutes than I have in 18 months and just from explanation. Everything said made sense to me. I tried it and my body turned without me thinking about it…I’ve never done that! Some people have a gift for teaching. Great video! Brilliant!
THANK YOU James! You truly are an incredible person for sharing this with us. God only knows how much someone would have to pay to get this invaluable lesson and wealth of knowledge. You truly are a generous man. We all thank you! 🙏
I watched this lesson a month ago and I started just to put the ringing out the towel principal into play and I have been continuously lowering my handicap. Shots are much more on line with my target and more consistent power. Thanks Mr Cowen.
i tried this the same day and babby draws and fades on demand very much improved. i think that the opposing grip force very important for face control. maybe honeymoon period but , i hope not.
I’ve started playing golf again this year after a 10+ year hiatus, and I’ve seen this video at least 10 times since it was posted. I keep finding gems that didn’t click for me in previous viewings. Initially, I was trying very hard to understand the mechanics of it, but what’s resonating with me the most after a season under my belt is the last bit about practicing without the ball, where you focus on the right movements instead of trying to beat the ball with the same deficient swing. I’ve been practicing this for the past few weeks where I hit less than 10% with balls, and it’s made a tremendous difference. My off season will be primarily focused on this.
What an amazing lesson, definitely puts the saying "let the club do the work" into perspective. Thank you for this amazing video and to be able to gain the knowledge along with you!
Watched this video 4 times now and find it more interesting each time.. probably the best coaching video I've seen on RUclips. Need a follow up to find out if your consistency has improved grow it. Pete is one scary teacher🤣
This is CRAZY!! I went to the range and did the grip twist thing and it completely changed my strike quality along with increased compression of the ball. Hands down the best tip I’ve experienced in a very long time!! The amount of control you have with this technique is incredible.👍
I’ve played golf for over 20 years and other than the boxer analogy, I’ve not heard any of this stuff before! Equal and opposite on the grip makes so much sense too! Ooof can’t wait to go out and practice
Absolutely amazing video James. I was totally absorbed by PC’s method of teaching. It would probably terrify me if I was having a lesson with him, but he is one great golf instructor. Thanks for showing this to us hackers!
Fascinating to hear him quote Sevvy. So great to listen to Pete explaining so easily why the fingers must work in opposite directions. I’ll have to try it.
Thank you for sharing this with us James! That was definitely a master’s class. In an upcoming video could you teach us what he was having you do in the fingers (opposing force) during the backswing? I didn’t quite pickup on the exact mechanics of that.
If I understood him, think of the club grip as the towel. Twist the fingers of each hand inwards against the twist of the other hand. This wrings the handle, increases control of the clubhead and locks the shoulders in. The whole lot together creates more consistent striking.
Think of a “Chinese Burn”. As you’re looking down, twist your left hand clockwise and your right hand anti-clockwise. Not excessively. Just enough to feel your grip stronger than before. You’re not looking to strangle the club. Just hold it as normal and then move each hand around 1cm. You’ll feel it when it’s right. You’ll instantly feel your grip strengthening without the need to grip harder. Once you get it, you will have a stronger grip that doesn’t need grip strength or conscious effort.
This is your best one yet. I could see you had a break thru moment with the grip and shoulder movements and the sound of the strike was great. Could you do a after lesson review on what you came away with? Agin great video.
This is the one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen on RUclips for myself. The logic behind it clicks in my brain and I’m going to practice this today.
Absolutely brilliant, an amazing masterclass from a legend of the game, cannot wait to try it. Possibly the best instructional golf video I have ever seen. Greatly appreciated the time and effort you put into your content. All the best.
This video caught me off guard finishing my morning coffee , I'll need to give it another watch there appears to be bucket loads of wisdom on display from Peter
Great stuff James! I wish these ideas could be better related to us average golfers trying to improve our games. Could you do a followup to better explain the feelings you were trying to achieve. Thanks again for the content.
Great video James. In your next video - and after you've ingrained the feeling - could you please go through this again for us viewers, especially this shoulder movement. I must say at the end your swing was looking more fluid... Great job!
I'll never have another 55 years to gain this knowledge, but working on this excites me to work towards these goals. The range is 1 thing, the course is the minds real tell.Ty pete
James, once you bought into Pete’s lesson your swing looked better (more solid) than in any of your other videos I’ve seen. Hats off to you for accepting the teaching of a master. Thanks for making this available on your channel!
Great Video James. Very insightful. Not a fan of the coach asking questions, but I understand it's the best way for the answers to stick. Problem is I never know the answers. Looking forward to trying it on the range and also to see your swing and golf game improve too.
it will work for some and not others. I prefer to be asked questions - I like trying to work things out and it keeps me engaged. But it's not for everyone.
Reminds me of 25 yrs ago when I went as a 8 hcp to a top teaching pro after 3 swings he said you must have a hell of a short game, because your swing is crap LOL, but 1 hour later, he said we had made more improvements than most of his students achieve in 2 years, brave man James , but hopefully no more flat and wrist rolling swing , great honest video.
This is amazing. I have two questions. Can you better describe the shoulder action (what did you feel when you held his shoulder), and does he want your shoulder to move down or for you to 'flick' your shoulder to snap the club down. Also, separately, how do you keep a soft grip and at the same time maintain opposite forces in your hands.
Interesting how Peter Cowen is teaching this. Most teachers always have some form of club face manipulation in how to either hit a draw or fade. Slightly open the face and/or body for a fade, etc. Mr. Cowen is more talking about how to move the shoulder muscles while controlling the face to hit the shot you want. This is outstanding. Don't know if I'll be able to do this without someone working with me though!!
I can see why Pete Cowen is a legend in Golf instruction. The simplicity in explaining natural forces in the golf swing is unmatched. Thank you, James, for sharing this video
So many amazing comments on this video… here is an update where I try to take what I learnt to the golf course… enjoy guys! - ruclips.net/video/KZS5ua1hyww/видео.html
From watching this video and employing the counter grip pressure. I was able to drop my score around slaley hall. From low thirties to 14 over. The difference was incredible. Setting the club early in this manner. It has changed my game.
Wouldn’t want to take a punch from Peter…
I’ll give this a try tonight, I’m the same I either hit a rocket or it turns into a hook.. probably due to trying to adjust face with hands and not managing it all the time
Any reason why you blocked me on twitter?? weird !
Thank you James (and Pete) for sharing this coaching experience with us. It was the most insightful thing I've heard in 15 years playing golf.
I've literally watched, paused, rewinded, and rewatched different pieces at least 50 times. Excellent instruction.
Me too, and I can honestly say I understand absolutely NOTHING!
Same 💯
@@SL0409 you need to be a low handicap - almost scratch player to understand these lessons.
well honestly, not to "undertstand" them. A high handicap player can actually understand the meaning, but he wont be able to put it into action. the mechanic of swing must be very clear already. The difference here is simple: most players, not low handicap, dont hit the ball by putting pressure on it from above. Most players think they have to "push" the ball ahead. That's wrong. Once you start realizing the real meaning of "putting pressure" on it, and start creating different impacts and divots, you can understand the real meaning of this lesson.
I love Pete Cowan's instruction...he really knows...so expect mucho improvement...:)
Incredible that you've allowed us to watch this invaluable coaching session for free. Cheers!
This is by far the best instruction I've ever heard. Brilliant content, absolutely the best you've done. Great stuff.
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Too much talking & not enough hands on instruction.
This instruction has single handedly changed my golf game. For a beginner whos constantly watching videos, listening to Peter Cowen and not just hearing his words is fundamentally on a different level.
Couldn't agree more. Outstanding video! If you got nothing out of that then you should take up another game like darts or archery.
@@ILik3PH0T0 …deeeeeep. Best way to improve is to practice, practice, practice. Regardless of swing shape consistency is the key.
"Your backswing has been around your arse" LOL. I love Pete!
Best lesson I’ve ever seen, Pete is one scary dude, I was shitting myself for you James that you didn’t say the wrong thing and he would tell you to stand in the corner for 5 mins and think about your answer. Hopefully you will do a follow up video on how you’re swing is going.
I was thinking the same…he’s really scary and intimidating…I think I would have crumbled 😬
@@brianhull5125 lmao I had the same feeling.
I felt bad for James as he comes across as being very strict. I like his no nonsense attitude and asks a lot of questions.
@@acemakerjay Yeah but I mean, the coach wasnt bad at all except when he went into mathematics haha. Overall it was a great teaching even though he had a strong character.
@@edgemasterrlol I have been watching everything I can find on him on you tube and watching them all. I've learned a lot of what he is teaching. The pyramid videos of his are really good. 3 of them.
That’s a coach teaching a proper lesson. Thanks for letting me sit in on this amazing session.
Every time James said Yeah his face looked like 'No Idea what you are talking about' 🤣
Thats because he didnt! Neither did I.
I cannot tell you how much the 'hands need to work in opposition to each other' learning point has done for my ball striking - that one lesson about twisting the rag has taught me something I never realized or had even heard of before. many, many thanks James :)
i’m also going to be trying this out, i hope i get the same results as you seem to have got 🙂
That opposing grip change the way i hit the ball. I can pretty much direct where my ball is going. No more slice or hook unless its necessary.
I've been instructing for years and this is the best lesson I've ever seen period hands down. Pete is a genius. Loved him ever since I saw him working with Louie and had him "chopping wood" with the club turned inverted. This is so master class.
Can you explain what he means by loading the shoulder for a fade/draw? They don't go into any detail on the difference
@@GSALG216 higher on the plane - fade, lower on the plane - draw.
Yet, by James own admission, he got worse after this lesson, not better. How is that good instruction if it makes an already good golfer worse?
I'm pretty dumb I guess. To play a fade you need to position the shoulder higher and for a draw lower. I'm lost!
He sees *EVERYTHING* so quickly. Incredible coach. Cowen is a legend in our time. Loved it.
His golfing intelligence is off the charts.
I definitely feel dumber after watching this video. 🤣 but in as good a way possible! Watching him swing a golf club looked painful before this. Now it looks more fluid but not fluent yet but definitely much better.
I’ve watched you from Day 1, and never seen you intimidated. Rightfully so.
Much respect for taking this challenge on. Few really good players would attempt this.
Good Job 👍🏻
Thanks buddy
Brilliant
A very detailed but complicated was of saying…. Lock those bloody wrists…
@@richardholgate7849 Is that what you heard? I don't think locking anything in the golf swing is good. Applying equal but opposite force with the hands still allows everything to release normally.
Heroic of you to put yourself out there in public doing this, James. What a teacher Pete Cowen is! Great video. Thank you and well done.
It’s no surprise this has had nearly a million views, it’s content is pure gold.
The equal / opposite grip pressure was a huge moment for me, my 7 iron is now creeping into the 180s when it used to be 160s before I did this technique
I did not get the grip thing "opposing fingers" . I she saying 'one hand weak and the other strong ?
@@MrCatsailor My best answer as this worked for me, is to focus on the “squeezing the towel” example. In relation to the grip, you’re not necessarily ringing out water from a towel because the grip pressure would be too tight. However, that same opposing motion in the hands done lightly is what keeps the club face square and it feels like the hands are connected throughout the swing. The “aha” moment for me was noticing that in my backswing, my hands were rolling in the same direction which resulted in the club face being wide open. At that point, everything else becomes hand eye coordination and the club can’t do what it’s intended to do. As I’m far from the expert here and just letting you know how it clicked for me, just pretend you didn’t read this if it doesn’t resonate with you as we all grasp things differently 😉
@@thenextgreat8652 got it...that makes more since
I can't believe how much opposing my hand grip pressure instantly fixed my ball-striking with irons and driver. My usual toe shots were coming out of the middle of the club with complete clubface stability. Try it!
I’ve watched most of your videos and most of Peter Cowen’s, but i’ve never seen a more concise yet unique way of describing delivering the head, hold the club, moving consistently, or practicing most effectively. Cheers, James and Peter.
Explain it. It all seemed like nonsense.
This is absolute GOLD what a lesson - no fannying about straight to the point 💪🏽
What did he say that was new?
Peter Cowen is a golf genius! That was intimidating yet reassuring, complicated yet simple, just all around brilliant!
You like that Ken !
James: "Yeah"
Learning is never easy...efficient & effective learning like this is... easier....
Haven’t played golf for 4 months (injury). Watched this video last week. Shot my 2nd best score ever and came 2nd in the comp, my first 18 holes since 18/12/21. Just makes sense and my ball striking he’s improved 10 fold. Thank you.
Just watched to the middle but already realize... that´s probably the best lesson I´ve attended to so far. Thank you!
Just want to say THANK YOU to both James and Pete. I watched this once....then I have gone back and listened to parts over and over again. Took it to the range and it has transformed my swing! Ive worked really hard for 35 years to figure it out. This lesson was revolutionary....and don'tknow what I would have done if I didn't find it. THANKS AGAIN! Keep up the good work! Some of us need this stuff so much!
Wow James!
Just F’ing wow!
This video just transformed the way I think about the golf swing. It’s really mind blowing stuff if you really listen to what he’s saying!
I’m going to watch this again, and again, and again!
I need to absorb this and put it into my game.
Thanks, as always, for the awesome content you bring us every day!
This one was special !
🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@JamesRobinsonGolf I've already started to work on this and have even started to pass on these concepts to my kids as well. It's already having a huge impact on my Son's swing (9 years old) .
Well said Lefty, "F'ing wow" sums it up perfectly👍👍
Just stumbled across this video more than a year after it was posted - truly love the part about getting the hands to work in opposition as was described in the video. I took just that piece to the range yesterday and was amazed at how much more control I had over the club head. Still got a lot of work to do and still need to re-watch this video for more bits that i'm sure I missed. Thanks, James, for posting this.
Thanks to Pete for allowing us to watch this. That was absolutely f@*#%ng brilliant. A genuine Masterclass!
Nothing new
It was essentially swing high for a fade and low for a draw.... 25 mins to say 10 seconds of content.
Pete loves the sound of his own voice.
James:
I just watched Peter give Danny Maude a lesson and it was the same thing--in that it left me laughing my (well, what you've been swinging around) off! He may be a little blunt at 70ish, but just wait until he is in his mid 80's!!!
He is a great coach. If it hurts your and Danny's feelings a bit, it's a risk I'm willing to take!!
Thanks for taking one for the team!!!!
Best regards,
Todd
I watch every morning from the states and this is hands down the best video you’ve made. Thank you James.
Thanks buddy appreciate that!
I do as well and I agree 100%.
He covered so much that's so different than anything else we see out there in under 30 minutes, I've had to watch it more than once. Thanks so much James.
@MeandMyStaffy An Anon Dick I get it.
What did he teach you?
Been trying for years to be less handsie .... would love to see a follow up video on the use of shoulders to assist with fade/draw. How do you interpret it?
A brilliant lesson. The equal and opposite force created in the hands by applying a slight torque to the grip in opposite directions has made a hugely positive impact on my ball striking! Thanks for sharing this lesson James!
Same for me-and I now understand why-because of the stabilising of the face. I don’t know anyone else who has focused on this!
It was just amazing how Peter Cowen watched you hit what 5,10,15 balls and had your swing sussed. Thank you for having the humility to Peter analyze and give you instruction. You will only get better. Chris is in trouble!
He had it sussed after he hit 1 ball i think
@@TheTraditionalGolfer lmao
@@TheTraditionalGolfer He had him after he gripped the club.
Every day’s a school day. Great insight Pete Cowan. Thanks for sharing.
Stephen
Brilliant video James, love Peter’s no nonsense approach. As a relatively new golfer I have never heard that approach to the grip but seems obvious now. Would love to see a follow up video explaining the shoulder movements a bit more.
My first time watching or listening to P. Cowen. Pure WISDOM and experience! It beats books and technology every time.
What an eyeopener, brilliant, so logical!!! One is to be able to execute a shot even blindfolded.
This video has dramatic impacts on my game I now have a bread and butter baby fade off the tee!! Loving it!! Thanks
Good Lord, James... this is possibly the best video you've posted! It's made me completely rethink my swing. It's gone into my saved folder and I'll be referring to it often and putting it into practice! Thank you again for this!
Yep... same here. Straight to the saved folder.
Wow, the bit about the shoulders and starting the downswing by not rotating the shoulders but by "releasing" the lead shoulder was an eye opener for me. Fantastic!!
Me too. I just 😲...
It is also nonsense
I’ve been playing for most of my life (I’m 56) and am a mid single digit handicapper. Therefore, I am highly skeptical of “new” swing methods. What sold me straight away was how quiet James was. This is a guy who knows golf and if the gears in his head were moving that much then I knew there was something here. Like most of the other comments here, I’ve watched this video multiple times. It has so much info in such a short amount of time that I want to absorb it.
Such as?
@@Stantheman848 such as in the video
I like many of your subscribers have watched this video dozens of times.The simplicity of Cowen is his genius. There's so much rubbish content from populist golf channels, but you must be complimented on putting yourself out there and actually helping every other golfer seeking to improve their game. Far more entertaining than watching someone desperately trying to break 75... over, and over again... unsuccessfully. A big congrats on worthy content!
What new thing did you learn?
That’s a fun way to start a lesson, “you have no face control”. Very interesting session. It’s amazing how many different ways coaches teach the swing. This is certainly one of the more clear approaches.
This is what I wish I'd get every time I paid for Instructions. Nothing drives me crazy when I just get complimented the whole time. Like tell me more man, be honest here I'm paying for honesty
Exactly Kuzmania
Clear? It was so not clear
This video contains so many key insights........ Pete's concept about the shoulders as the transmission of the golf swing is nothing short of genius a true master Pete Cowan. Thx James a year later and still one of the best golf videos out there
This is by far one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. If you have a moment, would you mind explaining a bit more about the loading of the shoulders? I couldn’t quite tell the difference between the fade and the draw. Was the fade more vertical and the draw flatter?
Was hoping for a bit of insight into the shoulders as well. Kinda wondering about the initiating with the shoulder muscle.
Me too! Same question.
That's what it looks like to me. Kinda makes sense too as gravity and the natural pull of the club when flatter is going to in theory bring the club in to out for the draw and vice versa.
I was the same. I struggled with the difference in the shoulders but it seemed to work. Is the clarification in the follow up?
The 1st time I watched this it frazzled my brain , 3rd time and I totally get it ! Great video
James that was an amazing lesson ,your swing was soo much better even after 20 mins . One of the best video lessons ive seen, very easy to understand and realate too.
I didnt see any difference
I just can agree with so many comments: this is pure gold. Brilliant content. The best video on swing I have ever seen. Three key take away: (1) Load your shoulders to deliver the shot you want to deliver, (2) use natural forces correctly and (3) twist fingers opposite in the grip to stabilize the club face. Wow. Thank you very much for sharing.
Thanks for posting this. Couldn't be easy to have an elite coach giving you pointers and correcting swing flaws for the world to see but glad you did. What he said makes so much sense, almost too much sense, and it isn't rocket science. Knowledge is King!
Thanks again for your great videos.
Appreciate your time
I love the hierarchy of golf. A pro taking a lesson from a top tier pro with humility and letting us see is why golf RUclips is amazing.
Class, fascinating… Pete seems a bit grumpy though 😂
I think this is just his personality. He'd be great military man. No nonsense. No BS.
peter cowen is a golf genius. just watching Cowen on youtube working with various individuals has transformed my game more than any lessons. great video thank you for posting
Brilliant video James, Mr Cowen is amazing, it would good if you can do a follow up video of putting into practice what you learnt on the course
Fairplay to you James for putting this up
You given everyone who watches your channel a golf lesson everyone can relate to with one of the best coaches in the world. Brilliant 👍
This was quality James learnt so much from that. I struggle with a “around your arse” backswing as Pete called it 😂. Would love to see a follow up video of this of you practicing it and how it’s developing
Agree
Yes please, my backswing is also very flat. Not sure if i can change.
@@willemdewaal1127 same here.
Utterly brilliant- The towel wringing is at 6.30 for anyone wanting to rewatch like I'm just doing. Can't wait to try!
I did want to give you a man hug half way through, never seen you so quiet! LOL
Great video. Method works a treat. Just short of a par 5 in 2 when normally a 8 or 7 iron 3rd shot. Finger pressure in my putting grip meant I missed nothing under 6ft. What a transformation for a 69 year old.
Best golf youtube video Ive ever watched!! I was terrified, transfixed, anxious, happy and amazed! What a fantastic insight in to the highest level coaching. Well done James!!!!
Incredible content - absolutely brilliant insight from Peter! Thanks for bringing this to us James, great stuff.
I have to agree with all the commenters that said this was the best instructional video they’ve seen. I learned more in 18 minutes than I have in 18 months and just from explanation. Everything said made sense to me. I tried it and my body turned without me thinking about it…I’ve never done that! Some people have a gift for teaching. Great video! Brilliant!
THANK YOU James!
You truly are an incredible person for sharing this with us.
God only knows how much someone would have to pay to get this invaluable lesson and wealth of knowledge.
You truly are a generous man. We all thank you! 🙏
I watched this lesson a month ago and I started just to put the ringing out the towel principal into play and I have been continuously lowering my handicap. Shots are much more on line with my target and more consistent power. Thanks Mr Cowen.
This is incredible! It sounds so "easy", but we need to just get out of our own way. I can't wait to practice it.
i tried this the same day and babby draws and fades on demand very much improved. i think that the opposing grip force very important for face control. maybe honeymoon period but , i hope not.
I’ve started playing golf again this year after a 10+ year hiatus, and I’ve seen this video at least 10 times since it was posted. I keep finding gems that didn’t click for me in previous viewings. Initially, I was trying very hard to understand the mechanics of it, but what’s resonating with me the most after a season under my belt is the last bit about practicing without the ball, where you focus on the right movements instead of trying to beat the ball with the same deficient swing. I’ve been practicing this for the past few weeks where I hit less than 10% with balls, and it’s made a tremendous difference. My off season will be primarily focused on this.
Honestly the most insightful golf video I’ve seen, brilliant stuff and totally different to all the past pros I’ve had lessons with. 👏
OMG! This was amazing! Went and played 9 holes and its was so solid. SO BLOODY HAPPY
What an amazing lesson, definitely puts the saying "let the club do the work" into perspective. Thank you for this amazing video and to be able to gain the knowledge along with you!
I've been lucky enough to work with Pete on a few occasions - and each time he changes something in my swing I feel blessed!
Lucky !
Watched this video 4 times now and find it more interesting each time.. probably the best coaching video I've seen on RUclips. Need a follow up to find out if your consistency has improved grow it. Pete is one scary teacher🤣
Thanks buddy. Appreciate your time
Thank you James, This guy is no joke. Still trying to Comprehend his philosophy...!!👍👍
Hands working against each other is the best tip ever 👏👏👏This is excellent👍
Could listen to golf coaching all day! The breakdown of the swing and how to be more efficient with the movement! 🤯 great video! 🤙🏻
This is gold dust! Thanks so much for sharing! This landed with me - "the hands work in opposition to create a stable clubface."
This is CRAZY!! I went to the range and did the grip twist thing and it completely changed my strike quality along with increased compression of the ball. Hands down the best tip I’ve experienced in a very long time!! The amount of control you have with this technique is incredible.👍
Dont believe you
@@Stantheman848 I pity you.
@@citanullunatic4084 Why because a 24 handicap grips a golf club too hard?
@@Stantheman848 I'm talking to you.
@@citanullunatic4084 oooooh
I’ve played golf for over 20 years and other than the boxer analogy, I’ve not heard any of this stuff before!
Equal and opposite on the grip makes so much sense too! Ooof can’t wait to go out and practice
Absolutely amazing video James. I was totally absorbed by PC’s method of teaching. It would probably terrify me if I was having a lesson with him, but he is one great golf instructor. Thanks for showing this to us hackers!
Fascinating to hear him quote Sevvy. So great to listen to Pete explaining so easily why the fingers must work in opposite directions. I’ll have to try it.
Thank you for sharing this with us James! That was definitely a master’s class. In an upcoming video could you teach us what he was having you do in the fingers (opposing force) during the backswing? I didn’t quite pickup on the exact mechanics of that.
If I understood him, think of the club grip as the towel. Twist the fingers of each hand inwards against the twist of the other hand. This wrings the handle, increases control of the clubhead and locks the shoulders in. The whole lot together creates more consistent striking.
You cannot miss when you swing with your hands opposing and you strike the ball, it's uncanny!
Think of a “Chinese Burn”. As you’re looking down, twist your left hand clockwise and your right hand anti-clockwise. Not excessively. Just enough to feel your grip stronger than before. You’re not looking to strangle the club. Just hold it as normal and then move each hand around 1cm. You’ll feel it when it’s right. You’ll instantly feel your grip strengthening without the need to grip harder. Once you get it, you will have a stronger grip that doesn’t need grip strength or conscious effort.
@@fedup3449 doesnt it make you have a really tense grip and swing?
@@Stantheman848 It describes the process. It doesn't mean you have to wring the crap out of the club.
THIS GUY...I've got tears in my eyes. Wish I'd seen this video 10 years ago.
Why?
This is your best one yet. I could see you had a break thru moment with the grip and shoulder movements and the sound of the strike was great. Could you do a after lesson review on what you came away with? Agin great video.
This is the one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen on RUclips for myself. The logic behind it clicks in my brain and I’m going to practice this today.
What a legend,great to watch and simple to understand. Well done!
Great lesson! I have watched this over and over again. Very sound instruction!
Absolutely brilliant, an amazing masterclass from a legend of the game, cannot wait to try it. Possibly the best instructional golf video I have ever seen. Greatly appreciated the time and effort you put into your content. All the best.
This video caught me off guard finishing my morning coffee , I'll need to give it another watch there appears to be bucket loads of wisdom on display from Peter
🔥🔥🔥
Came back from a golfing session, had the most effortless session I have ever had !!!
Ended up making 82 (+10) at 26.8 handicap
Sounds like your handicap is banjaxxed😂
That is seriously impressive 👍
Amazing insight of the golf swing that I wish I knew years ago
Great stuff James! I wish these ideas could be better related to us average golfers trying to improve our games. Could you do a followup to better explain the feelings you were trying to achieve. Thanks again for the content.
Pure sense and I cannot believe how I've never noticed this with the hands, even after years of rubbish consistent contact issues. GOAT Pete
Great video James. In your next video - and after you've ingrained the feeling - could you please go through this again for us viewers, especially this shoulder movement. I must say at the end your swing was looking more fluid... Great job!
Yes - James please do this
That was best 25 mins of golf instruction I've seen. Brilliant.
I'll never have another 55 years to gain this knowledge, but working on this excites me to work towards these goals. The range is 1 thing, the course is the minds real tell.Ty pete
Pete Cowen is amazing! Thanks James! Would love to have a progress report and a potential follow-up with Pete.
James, once you bought into Pete’s lesson your swing looked better (more solid) than in any of your other videos I’ve seen. Hats off to you for accepting the teaching of a master. Thanks for making this available on your channel!
Thanks buddy!!!
Great Video James.
Very insightful.
Not a fan of the coach asking questions, but I understand it's the best way for the answers to stick. Problem is I never know the answers.
Looking forward to trying it on the range and also to see your swing and golf game improve too.
it will work for some and not others. I prefer to be asked questions - I like trying to work things out and it keeps me engaged. But it's not for everyone.
this is probably the best golf lesson video on youtube. thank you for uploading it. amazing.
Absolute genius, I've watched Pete hit balls up at his place and he's unreal 😎
Reminds me of 25 yrs ago when I went as a 8 hcp to a top teaching pro after 3 swings he said you must have a hell of a short game, because your swing is crap LOL, but 1 hour later, he said we had made more improvements than most of his students achieve in 2 years, brave man James , but hopefully no more flat and wrist rolling swing , great honest video.
This is amazing. I have two questions. Can you better describe the shoulder action (what did you feel when you held his shoulder), and does he want your shoulder to move down or for you to 'flick' your shoulder to snap the club down. Also, separately, how do you keep a soft grip and at the same time maintain opposite forces in your hands.
Good questions... the video didnt explain anything clearly
@@Stantheman848 my thought as well. Lots of talk but almost no explaining what is actually happening
Interesting how Peter Cowen is teaching this. Most teachers always have some form of club face manipulation in how to either hit a draw or fade. Slightly open the face and/or body for a fade, etc. Mr. Cowen is more talking about how to move the shoulder muscles while controlling the face to hit the shot you want. This is outstanding. Don't know if I'll be able to do this without someone working with me though!!
I can only imagine what it was like to talk with Einstein about math 😂
I can see why Pete Cowen is a legend in Golf instruction. The simplicity in explaining natural forces in the golf swing is unmatched. Thank you, James, for sharing this video
Incredibly clear instruction.
I have watched this video many times now and I just got what he said about “your backswing is around your ass”! Great teaching moment!