I've been playing golf for 52 years. I went to the range late this afternoon and tried this set up . One word ; amazing. I have been fighting my body and spraying the ball around for a month. Remembered seeing Jim's teaching method and tried it. Hitting the ball higher and more solid than I can ever remember, with a nice baby draw. I dont care what it looks like , I was so balanced. Try it please.
I’ve learned this technique. Thank you Jim. I’ve also learned it helps me if I take the club “across the line” at the top. Then the swing path comes naturally. Effortless and accurate direction and trajectory. This guy is a game changer.
I’ve been playing for 4 months, watched many videos and they have all helped me understand the golf swing. Consistency is my problem, and I have problems getting the divot after the strike. I have been moving my body closer to the ball lately with some success, but I am going to try this setup when I play next. I wanted to try it for the last 2weeks but when Sunday comes it’s been too cold to play. This Sunday is supposed to be nice so I’m going to try it. What I like about you versus all the other coaches on RUclips is that they all say the same thing, you have a completely different strategy. Sometimes I feel like the other coaches are just copying each other but I understand that they’re using what they’ve learned over the years and golf. This looks to be revolutionary when it comes to the golf swing and for those with tight muscles or little movement, this can help get faster swing speeds without sacrificing the swing. Thanks for sharing your methods and for being easy to listen to.
I have been using Jim's method for a few rounds now...Incredible...I am a 15 handicapper and shot 41 on the front 9 yesterday from the back tees (After a disastrous 8!! on the first hole..) I shot a 44 on the back but I had a couple of 7 due to poor putting and chipping...I really need to sign up for the school to get my game consistent...
This has been gold , simple understanding with great delivery, I am confident that I can break par again on my local courses, 25 years ago I was under par a number of times with tight draws and chipping techniques. I have always tried to stay still and am now hitting consistent scores under 80. I am probably 'playing the course better than I ever have. Thanks Jim, coach of the year in my book.
In my opinion this is your best instruction video which I watch at least 4 times a week. I take in everything you say and make sure that I remember it all in my practice. This is the reason why I am very adept to your method and never fear doing myself an injury, Thanks Jim--again.
Amazing analysis and so simple yet seemingly utterly correct! The concept of "weight shift" introduces so many bad club paths that I never thought about. Thank you Jim!
Thanks Jim. Love the content. Shot my best nine holes yesterday morning by just watching your short videos. 3 birdies in one round( never done that before) and was 1 over on the front nine. Super stoked to learn more from you.
I kept coming back and “trying” this For a few years now. For some reason it has come to me now. Naturally. Easily. Body friendly. It makes so much sense. Jim you are brilliant!!
For years I’ve been watching videos to try and improve and stabilise my path and impact. you have totally simplified everything. I’ve watched 3 of you videos only so far, and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for path and impact has improved to the point where I’m not thinking about stance, hips, shoulders,takeaways!! Only your setup it’s awesome thanks Jim.
Sir Jim Venetos, Hello. You are right. I saw an old man doing this and I was watching him from his behind and I got his position and could send all balls to the same spot with all my drivers after six months ain't work with more than number 8. You know I have started hitting balls with numbers 9 to 4 and was amazed how I could make it as in the past I did not dare to even touch the number 4. You are amazing and now I am thinking that I can be somebody in a Golf. In the end, this old man today just said me to watch you on RUclips and found out how 75 years old man could do that. God Bless you. Regards.
We as golf hobbyists play the game because we love the dozen or so pure shots we get to experience per round. This preset swing works. Doesn’t look like the guys on tv but can’t argue with the results!
Keep it simple! Name of game in life! Good job Jim. Like where your hanging out! Peaceful but could get alittle warm. I was station in 29 palms in 1965. Few to many scorpions, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes. Blessed🙏
Setup for success Setup for impact Thanks Jim for your amazing insights particularly “stillness” As a certified Channel Lock Instructor, your method was very easy to adopt yesterday Today I played 9 holes with 9 iron only even for putting Short course from senior tees (I’m 84 years young) and shot 42 which is my average score with 14! Clubs... Epiphany...AHA MOMENT ZERO EFFORT BODY FRIENDLY I have sciolosis...but feel like a teenage Tomorrow 9/9 again I’m committed to user 9 iron only for 30 days I normally hit 110 yds...now 120 with baby draw👍Consistent...confidence...repeatable...effortless...EUREKA!!! Thx The Ancient One from Atlanta
Noel Daof Today with friend and student Steve...we played 9 holes ...teed up at 200...hit to 100...then onto green We both hit 2 balls in about 2 hours Great practice and feedback for both of us 👍 The Ancient One...Atlanta Where do you Hale from?
@@bobcunninghamgolf Hi Bob, Greetings out of Germany from somebody almost as "ancient" as you. I noticed that you are a certified instructor of Brian Sparks' Easiest SWING method, which to me seems to be the opposite of Jim Venetos' system. Jim's central tenet is stillness, Brian's movement ("la danse du golf"). You cannot dance and remain still at the same time. Could you please explain why you endorse both the EASIEST SWING method and Jim Venetos.. Thank you for a reply in the not too distant future.
Hi Jim, I literally just stumbled upon your videos yesterday. Very intriguing! You have validated some of what I've been doing within my own swing. Although what I am doing has worked very well for me, with improved ball flight and accuracy - I really didn't have much confidence in my methodology - because until now, I hadn't seen anyone endorse anything similar. I've learned from you a few more techniques and that this methodology is sound. THANK YOU! I can't wait until this virus mess is over so that I can hit the driving range and golf course again.
Jim your technique gives me confidence in knowing that I’m going to hit a good shot more times than not. Even my bad shots go straight but maybe low but still playable.👍
All's I can say is do the bump and run while you have the time to do it with this virus thing is going on I have never hit the sweet spot so many times doing this simple drill starting small with chips bump and runs and pich shots leads into the full shot Jim is like so many good teachers starts you from the green back to the tee is the way to go and if you listen your game can't help but improve looking forward to being a student
hi Jim. at first I was skeptical of your swing because it is unique compared to all traditional instruction. however I now understand how effective and simple your swing and analysis is to implement and understand. I am so happy that I found your channel and I owe you an apology. Thanks!
I’ve always toyed with the idea and it made sense intuitively to just set my weight on my left side and leave it there. Well I stumbled on these videos a few weeks ago. I played 18 holes yesterday for the first round of the year and tried this technique. Well I shot an 81 and this was in 15-20 mph wind and not very warm in Idaho. Would have easily broke 80 but that was putting as I missed 3 or 4 from inside 5 feet. I didn’t hit every shot perfect but I was able to take a divot after the ball which I never do! I would consider myself a sweeper and when I normally try to take a divot I just hit it fat. I realize now it’s because I was always thinking of actively trying to hit down on the ball and with my weight stuck on my right/trail side. It doesn’t work that way. With this method the divot occurs as a consequence of the club bottoming out after the ball which is a result of your weight being on your left side at impact which is a result of setting and leaving it there in the first place. My best shot of the round was out of a divot in the fairway. It was a bad one but I struck it pure with an 8 iron and took a divot after the ball and put it on the green hitting straight into the wind. I would never have been able to hit that shot with my old setup! I will be signing up for the class soon! Thanks Jim!
Came across this about 3 weeks ago.This training is awesome. Driver has come together quickly. Played yesterday and used this method. Normally drive the ball 240-250 yrds. Hac 6 drives of over 280 and one of 310 where i hit into the group ahead of us. Hoping to get the irons down.Not bad 310 yards at 65 yrs old
Hey Jim, stumbled upon your videos on youtube. Excited about trying you method. You logic and presentation are very good. If this swing doesn't work for me, its my fault
This is very Fred Couplish. Great stuff. Now I need to rebuild my swing .....again. haha. I am using brute force and bombing my driver 330+ yards and straight, but I need to get effortless power and consistent accuracy with my irons and wedges.
Jim - I’ve been playing badly for 18 months (with three different teachers). I tried your setup today and it wasn’t good; it was fantastic! I expected to hook or pull the ball; I hit it dead straight. In addition, I hit a penetrating, slightly lower ball flight; and much further, and consistent. I don’t know why this worked after 18 months of terrible contact, and I don’t care. It feels like 95% of the benefit is in the set up, 5% in the actual swing. Thanks for thinking outside the box. I’m thrilled so far!
Tip of the iceberg. If you’ve played poorly for 18 months it’s likely you’ll eventually misinterpret what I teach. Sign up for my school and I’ll help you play the best and most consistent golf of your life.
Jim.... Awesome stuff. Been watching your videos for the last three weeks. Went to the range and tinkered with your methods and Holy cow Batman I Was rocketing my 8I at around 155 outdoors in the cold ( up in NYC) without effort. I have enough problems in the summer time getting an 8I to go 150...lol Very interested in your course especially after catching The videos with Golf Test Dummy going through the process of it. Those videos were very helpful.
Hi Jim thanks for the video very interesting. Out of interest how do you hit a fade I assume you reverse the setup for it ie an open stance and weak grip ?
Hi Jim. What brand of shoes are you wearing? I’ve been wearing Converse for years. Yours look a little different. Love your logical system. Makes so much sense. Thanks.
JIM,,,,,,would you say that the preset/cocked address position already gives you all the shoulder turn you need,,,,,or is there a need for for the shoulders to turn a bit more,,,,,,if I am looking at it correctly,,,,,,,from the address position don't do much of anything except pick up the club on your Closed shoulder line and drop it on the ball,,,,,no need for additional shoulder rotation as that elongates the CIRCLE of the club/swing,,,,,,,yes no??? thx much
Been a disciple of this JV swing for 2 years now. Since I haven't joined the school, I am probably doing 60% of it correctly. Then I started losing distance (I'm 54 yo and short @ 5ft 2inch) so I sort of cooled off and used a modified version. Then my back started hurting 2 months ago so I went back to JV swing again. I'm quite surprised that I can apply it now up to my driver! Found 2 key actions that I was missing out - relaxed swing, slight shoulder bend over the ball. I'm hitting all the balls where I want and played the best game of my life. Thank you Jim. One of these days, I will join the school. I promise. 😇😇😇
Just watched this video again and must say that I do watch it about twice a week. This has to be, in my opinion, the best video you have ever made. The way you illustrate and explain, in simple terms, the JVG swing should be of great benefit to all subscibers to your Channel.I am too old to join the academy but have learnt this swing from all your videos and I can relate bad shots to my own bad interpretation of the swing at that time. Thanks Jim, truly appreciative.
@@jimvenetosgolf Also keep referring to this video! Do you perhaps offer a discount for us over 65's? If so I'd like to give the school a try, especially as our RSA Rand is 20 to the US$!
Great video .Have been playing Golf for over 10 years. Level of game has been pretty static. Improving after watching. I am 73 yrs old.Have an issue with keeping weight still on my left foot..invariably shift weight on to right during the takeaway. Any suggestions please
This really works. Try it. The only thing you have to lose is fat and thin shots as your weight stays back and you can not get to your left side. Thanks Jim!
Is this a correct observation? When you plant your weight into your left leg, and close your shoulders and stance… does the center of your swing circle become your left shoulder? Have you (in effect) removed the right side of the body from the the swing circle, and the path it traces? In this, I visualize a swing circle with my body turned inwardly out of the way. What remains is my left shoulder as the center point of my swing circle… stabilized by my left foot (and leg) directly below it…that my left arm swings freely around. Do I understand this correctly? Thank you for feedback.
I figured the "pre set" out on my own couple of years ago. Now watching these videos it makes even more sense. I hadn't played golf in over 20 years and I was just killing time during lock down with my dog at a park hitting a 9 iron. I was just swinging the lead arm only simply to make contact with the ball and my weight of course naturally shifted to the left along with the arm just falling. It's very enlightening watching this guy.
Hi Jim first time watching your video and one Question. On your setup, 70% weight on your left foot then your body is close to the target, which part is actually lining up to the target(between you and the club)
😅 using your system the 1st time today, so I didn't spent already some practice into it. Long Story short; not as far cause luck of training I guess, but very repeatly all the time. Ball starts for draw and stays online 🎉
wormburner all great ball strikers use their lead side in a dominant way...Freddy, Adam Scott, oosthuizen, Jack, Finau, Bobby Jones...but they don’t need the aid of the set up position to accomplish this. The system I teach allows the general population to have similar ball flight characteristics as pros even though the gen pop doesn’t have the same talent.
Jim Venetos Golf Academy Sounds good. I’ll get started tmrw here in chilly Stockholm (in a practice tent). Regarding your academy, will I get access to all modules when I sign up or will they be ”dripped”?
@@jimvenetosgolf i have all of Bobby jones on dvd, the shorts he made in California in 1931 and 32, you are right, at the top.of his swing, you can tell his weight is favorable to his front foot. Retired at 28 and no more mountains to climb, sometimes going months without touching a club he will always be in my mind, the greatest to ever swing a club. I have subscribed and will get all 14 clubs from you soon. And the Beatles are the greatest band to record music.
I have been trying this on and off for about 6 months, I have had good and bad results, one of the thiings that I dont see is a shoulder turn, I would like to find out where the ball position should be
@@mikeclark791 that miss is due to your chest opening before impact. The remedy; get more closed with your chest in the set up and don’t swing hard. Sign up for my school and I’ll get you sorted. 👊
Hi Jim. You say you pivot first, then take your grip. Is the clubface pointing to the target when you take your grip. I thought you would grip first, aim at the target, then pivot closed. Thanks..John.
Jim Venetos Golf Academy Thank you sir. I was referring to what I have been taught about where I position ball with a wedge vs a 3 iron but I now see your point
Hi Jim, I’m a new subscriber. I’ve been able to hit some nice, solid draws with your system. On occasion I’m overdrawing the ball. Any thoughts on what would cause this?
This all sounds too good to be true. It's not. I've always fought over the top and this fixed me right up when I committed a couple months to his method. After 25 years golf has never been so fun. My shots for 25 years were push slice right or pull left. That's it. Now after a few months, just had a guy come up to me at the range and asked how I was drawing it like that. Perfect push draws one after the other. He assumed I had a ton of lessons, im self taught. Pointed him Jim's way. I don't usually comment on vids but the turn around for me was nothing short of amazing. Jim is on point for sooo many amateurs over topping their golf lives away. Commit to doing it just like he says and it'll come. I tinkered thinking I could ad lib parts of it to make it mine. Nope. Always made it worse. He has thought this through and reduced it to the necessities amateurs can handle. You can tell by the content of the comments too. Look around and see if you can find so many success stories in the yt comments for videos about dropping hips and perfect wrist positions. I haven't seen it. This is the real deal content average golfers need.
I’ve found that the closed swing corrects a lot of flaws. Better extension with the arm’s, right to left spin on the ball, creating a draw flight…. I need to work on the relaxing of the arms more, and swing more effortlessly…
Thanks Jim. It looks like your hips are rotating through during the swing. I’m assuming this is just the natural progression of trying to remain still and keeping your shoulders closed. Appreciate the video
Jason Miller exactly...what moves is a product of the set up and stillness of the correct areas of the body. Those who can open the hips while keeping the upper body closed through impact will experience the highest quality of ball striking but it’s very important to state that those who are less athletic or less mobile can still experience a high quality of consistency, power and control keeping their hips closed through impact. I display that in my school. This swing has a wide tolerance of correct; if you keep your weight on the lead side and stay closed in any version through impact you will have quality shots and quality misses at worst.
Jim Venetos Golf Academy. Thanks Jim. I’ve been watching your videos for a month & have experienced some really great and consistent shots using your method. I’m still researching but I’m pretty convinced. I think come Jan 1 I’ll join the website and jump in feet first. I’m also curious about lessons. From the background I think I know where your located (I’m in SoCal as well). So I’ll be in touch. And thanks about the profile pic, Paul’s always been my fav Bass player :)
Jim, I am just finding your videos. Very intriguing. One question- I’m trying this, sometimes I hit the ball exactly straight down my shoulder line. In other words- dead right. How do I fix this?
Love the desert landscape. Expecting Clint Eastwood to amble in on his horse wearing a poncho and say “You hit that ball at me boy, you’re going to look awful silly with that golf club sticking out of your ass”
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Just when i thought I have watched all of Jims videos and then this comes up on my feed . The best one .
I've been playing golf for 52 years. I went to the range late this afternoon and tried this set up . One word ; amazing. I have been fighting my body and spraying the ball around for a month. Remembered seeing Jim's teaching method and tried it. Hitting the ball higher and more solid than I can ever remember, with a nice baby draw. I dont care what it looks like , I was so balanced. Try it please.
Have you continued with Jim’s method?
Love this guy ! Watched several videos, & went out and shot 85 right off the bat !
I’ve learned this technique. Thank you Jim. I’ve also learned it helps me if I take the club “across the line” at the top. Then the swing path comes naturally. Effortless and accurate direction and trajectory. This guy is a game changer.
I’ve been playing for 4 months, watched many videos and they have all helped me understand the golf swing. Consistency is my problem, and I have problems getting the divot after the strike. I have been moving my body closer to the ball lately with some success, but I am going to try this setup when I play next. I wanted to try it for the last 2weeks but when Sunday comes it’s been too cold to play. This Sunday is supposed to be nice so I’m going to try it. What I like about you versus all the other coaches on RUclips is that they all say the same thing, you have a completely different strategy. Sometimes I feel like the other coaches are just copying each other but I understand that they’re using what they’ve learned over the years and golf.
This looks to be revolutionary when it comes to the golf swing and for those with tight muscles or little movement, this can help get faster swing speeds without sacrificing the swing. Thanks for sharing your methods and for being easy to listen to.
I have been using Jim's method for a few rounds now...Incredible...I am a 15 handicapper and shot 41 on the front 9 yesterday from the back tees (After a disastrous 8!! on the first hole..) I shot a 44 on the back but I had a couple of 7 due to poor putting and chipping...I really need to sign up for the school to get my game consistent...
This has been gold , simple understanding with great delivery, I am confident that I can break par again on my local courses, 25 years ago I was under par a number of times with tight draws and chipping techniques. I have always tried to stay still and am now hitting consistent scores under 80. I am probably 'playing the course better than I ever have. Thanks Jim, coach of the year in my book.
This makes so much since. I’ve played at the college level and I wish I would have know this then. I’m sure the consistency would be there
Going through all your videos to rebuild my game after years of laying off. Thanks for you explanations of golf theory.
In my opinion this is your best instruction video which I watch at least 4 times a week. I take in everything you say and make sure that I remember
it all in my practice. This is the reason why I am very adept to your method and never fear doing myself an injury, Thanks Jim--again.
Amazing analysis and so simple yet seemingly utterly correct! The concept of "weight shift" introduces so many bad club paths that I never thought about. Thank you Jim!
Thanks Jim. Love the content. Shot my best nine holes yesterday morning by just watching your short videos. 3 birdies in one round( never done that before) and was 1 over on the front nine. Super stoked to learn more from you.
I kept coming back and “trying” this For a few years now. For some reason it has come to me now. Naturally. Easily. Body friendly. It makes so much sense. Jim you are brilliant!!
1000 bows. Genius. I had golf lessons from PGA Academy and that was a waste. Your technique for setup is awesome. Thanks
For years I’ve been watching videos to try and improve and stabilise my path and impact. you have totally simplified everything. I’ve watched 3 of you videos only so far, and this is exactly what I’ve been looking for path and impact has improved to the point where I’m not thinking about stance, hips, shoulders,takeaways!! Only your setup it’s awesome thanks Jim.
Your set up training has worked for me I'm out of the 40s your the greatest.im 65 in my 3rd year of golfing
This really works I golfed and used this set-up. I enjoyed my game.
Sir Jim Venetos, Hello. You are right. I saw an old man doing this and I was watching him from his behind and I got his position and could send all balls to the same spot with all my drivers after six months ain't work with more than number 8. You know I have started hitting balls with numbers 9 to 4 and was amazed how I could make it as in the past I did not dare to even touch the number 4. You are amazing and now I am thinking that I can be somebody in a Golf. In the end, this old man today just said me to watch you on RUclips and found out how 75 years old man could do that. God Bless you. Regards.
We as golf hobbyists play the game because we love the dozen or so pure shots we get to experience per round. This preset swing works. Doesn’t look like the guys on tv but can’t argue with the results!
@@ronm2970 well said 🙏
Keep it simple! Name of game in life! Good job Jim. Like where your hanging out! Peaceful but could get alittle warm. I was station in 29 palms in 1965. Few to many scorpions, tarantulas, and rattlesnakes. Blessed🙏
I signed up, it works, fantastic , thank you,
I remember hearing this years ago. I totally forgot about this. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
Setup for success
Setup for impact
Thanks Jim for your amazing insights particularly “stillness”
As a certified Channel Lock Instructor, your method was very easy to adopt yesterday
Today I played 9 holes with 9 iron only even for putting
Short course from senior tees
(I’m 84 years young) and shot 42 which is my average score with 14! Clubs...
Epiphany...AHA MOMENT
ZERO EFFORT
BODY FRIENDLY
I have sciolosis...but feel like a teenage
Tomorrow 9/9 again
I’m committed to user 9 iron only for 30 days
I normally hit 110 yds...now 120 with baby draw👍Consistent...confidence...repeatable...effortless...EUREKA!!!
Thx
The Ancient One from Atlanta
Bob Cunningham Bravo!! I did the same with only my 7 iron for 18 holes and had similar results you had. Stay Still young man :-)
Noel Daof
Today with friend and student Steve...we played 9 holes ...teed up at 200...hit to 100...then onto green
We both hit 2 balls in about
2 hours
Great practice and feedback for both of us 👍
The Ancient One...Atlanta
Where do you Hale from?
Bob Cunningham I’m in California. You are an inspiration!
@@bobcunninghamgolf Hi Bob,
Greetings out of Germany from somebody almost as "ancient" as you. I noticed that you are a certified instructor of Brian Sparks' Easiest SWING method, which to me seems to be the opposite of Jim Venetos' system. Jim's central tenet is stillness, Brian's movement ("la danse du golf"). You cannot dance and remain still at the same time. Could you please explain why you endorse both the EASIEST SWING method and Jim Venetos.. Thank you for a reply in the not too distant future.
Intriguing ! Gonna try this as soon as the snow melts. ☺️
Hi Jim,
I literally just stumbled upon your videos yesterday. Very intriguing! You have validated some of what I've been doing within my own swing. Although what I am doing has worked very well for me, with improved ball flight and accuracy - I really didn't have much confidence in my methodology - because until now, I hadn't seen anyone endorse anything similar. I've learned from you a few more techniques and that this methodology is sound. THANK YOU!
I can't wait until this virus mess is over so that I can hit the driving range and golf course again.
Exactly my thoughts and reaction as well. We’ll said!
This definitely alleviates alot of swing thoughts. Thx bro.
Jim your technique gives me confidence in knowing that I’m going to hit a good shot more times than not. Even my bad shots go straight but maybe low but still playable.👍
Sir, you are amazing. Thanks.
All's I can say is do the bump and run while you have the time to do it with this virus thing is going on I have never hit the sweet spot so many times doing this simple drill starting small with chips bump and runs and pich shots leads into the full shot Jim is like so many good teachers starts you from the green back to the tee is the way to go and if you listen your game can't help but improve looking forward to being a student
hi Jim. at first I was skeptical of your swing because it is unique compared to all traditional instruction. however I now understand how effective and simple your swing and analysis is to implement and understand. I am so happy that I found your channel and I owe you an apology. Thanks!
I’ve always toyed with the idea and it made sense intuitively to just set my weight on my left side and leave it there. Well I stumbled on these videos a few weeks ago. I played 18 holes yesterday for the first round of the year and tried this technique. Well I shot an 81 and this was in 15-20 mph wind and not very warm in Idaho. Would have easily broke 80 but that was putting as I missed 3 or 4 from inside 5 feet. I didn’t hit every shot perfect but I was able to take a divot after the ball which I never do! I would consider myself a sweeper and when I normally try to take a divot I just hit it fat. I realize now it’s because I was always thinking of actively trying to hit down on the ball and with my weight stuck on my right/trail side. It doesn’t work that way. With this method the divot occurs as a consequence of the club bottoming out after the ball which is a result of your weight being on your left side at impact which is a result of setting and leaving it there in the first place. My best shot of the round was out of a divot in the fairway. It was a bad one but I struck it pure with an 8 iron and took a divot after the ball and put it on the green hitting straight into the wind. I would never have been able to hit that shot with my old setup! I will be signing up for the class soon! Thanks Jim!
Super simple yet cerebral golf instruction. Loving the videos
Came across this about 3 weeks ago.This training is awesome. Driver has come together quickly. Played yesterday and used this method. Normally drive the ball 240-250 yrds. Hac 6 drives of over 280 and one of 310 where i hit into the group ahead of us. Hoping to get the irons down.Not bad 310 yards at 65 yrs old
ummm 310 for 65 not bad....310 for a younger golfer is a good drive.
Manuel, and after that 310 yard drive you woke up. 🙄
Nice!
Was smashing the ball doing this
Hey Jim, stumbled upon your videos on youtube. Excited about trying you method. You logic and presentation are very good. If this swing doesn't work for me, its my fault
This is very Fred Couplish. Great stuff. Now I need to rebuild my swing .....again. haha. I am using brute force and bombing my driver 330+ yards and straight, but I need to get effortless power and consistent accuracy with my irons and wedges.
Thanks
Fantastic advice. 🤙
Jim - I’ve been playing badly for 18 months (with three different teachers). I tried your setup today and it wasn’t good; it was fantastic!
I expected to hook or pull the ball; I hit it dead straight. In addition, I hit a penetrating, slightly lower ball flight; and much further, and consistent.
I don’t know why this worked after 18 months of terrible contact, and I don’t care. It feels like 95% of the benefit is in the set up, 5% in the actual swing.
Thanks for thinking outside the box. I’m thrilled so far!
Tip of the iceberg. If you’ve played poorly for 18 months it’s likely you’ll eventually misinterpret what I teach. Sign up for my school and I’ll help you play the best and most consistent golf of your life.
Jim.... Awesome stuff. Been watching your videos for the last three weeks. Went to the range and tinkered with your methods and Holy cow Batman I Was rocketing my 8I at around 155 outdoors in the cold ( up in NYC) without effort. I have enough problems in the summer time getting an 8I to go 150...lol Very interested in your course especially after catching The videos with Golf Test Dummy going through the process of it. Those videos were very helpful.
Excellent teaching
Too good Jim!
Hi Jim thanks for the video very interesting. Out of interest how do you hit a fade I assume you reverse the setup for it ie an open stance and weak grip ?
I didn’t know Negan taught golf. I am Negan.
LITERALLY chortled 🤭 on that 👍🏻😂
@@davefiano4172 Good call. Chortled?
@@stano49 Chortle 🤭 ESQUE Stan. Chortlesque. Final answer.
@@stano49 Also, relax your arms. Wait, tell them to do stuff.
Hi Jim. What brand of shoes are you wearing? I’ve been wearing Converse for years. Yours look a little different.
Love your logical system. Makes so much sense. Thanks.
JIM,,,,,,would you say that the preset/cocked address position already gives you all the shoulder turn you need,,,,,or is there a need for for the shoulders to turn a bit more,,,,,,if I am looking at it correctly,,,,,,,from the address position don't do much of anything except pick up the club on your Closed shoulder line and drop it on the ball,,,,,no need for additional shoulder rotation as that elongates the CIRCLE of the club/swing,,,,,,,yes no??? thx much
@@PARDS2 correct, that is one of the advantages of the set up.
Clever teacher
Can anyone tell me if Jim has done a video on ball position for his method of golf swing
Sure have, in my school along with over 400 videos all organized for your best learning experience covering all parts of the swing and game.
First time I remember you mentioning a strong grip!
Is it really strong?
Been a disciple of this JV swing for 2 years now. Since I haven't joined the school, I am probably doing 60% of it correctly. Then I started losing distance (I'm 54 yo and short @ 5ft 2inch) so I sort of cooled off and used a modified version. Then my back started hurting 2 months ago so I went back to JV swing again. I'm quite surprised that I can apply it now up to my driver! Found 2 key actions that I was missing out - relaxed swing, slight shoulder bend over the ball. I'm hitting all the balls where I want and played the best game of my life. Thank you Jim. One of these days, I will join the school. I promise. 😇😇😇
Even when you knocked them balls out the bag Jim they had draw on them! ☺️
Just watched this video again and must say that I do watch it about twice a week. This has to be, in my opinion, the best video you have ever made. The way you illustrate and explain, in simple terms, the JVG swing should be of great benefit to all subscibers to your Channel.I am too old to join the academy but have learnt this swing from all your videos and I can relate bad shots to my own bad interpretation of the swing at that time. Thanks Jim, truly appreciative.
Bob Mansfield thank you...I would say the videos in my school are better.
@@jimvenetosgolf Also keep referring to this video! Do you perhaps offer a discount for us over 65's? If so I'd like to give the school a try, especially as our RSA Rand is 20 to the US$!
How do you get power for longer shots if you're keeping your lower body still?
Great stuff! Place yourself in a good setup and a lot of good things comes with it.
Wow! Best advice I have ever gotten
😂😂😂 that poor shag bag.
Great vid Jim
Hey Jim, I really love your teachings but can you please make a video on bunker shots, can’t seem to find them ! 🙏
Kamal Berrada already did, they’re in my school along with hundreds of other videos not on RUclips. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com
Jim, great setup. Is your club face to the right or down the target line? Thanks
Gary Jones Any questions you have can be answered in my school. ruclips.net/video/i_U5F1xdPhE/видео.html
Great video .Have been playing Golf for over 10 years. Level of game has been pretty static. Improving after watching. I am 73 yrs old.Have an issue with keeping weight still on my left foot..invariably shift weight on to right during the takeaway. Any suggestions please
Don’t shift your weight. It isn’t that difficult and all explained in my school.
Where is your ball position in the swing you are demonstrating in this video?
This really works. Try it. The only thing you have to lose is fat and thin shots as your weight stays back and you can not get to your left side. Thanks Jim!
Do you setup with just shoulders closed? Or with feet AND shoulders? Thank you!
Derka Derka all is explained in my school, sign up and enjoy a quick learning experience
Waist on up. Jim is right, the school is well worth the few bucks.
Brad White if you think I’m correct from the waist up then I can also say I’m correct from the waist down too
@@jimvenetosgolf too funny😆
Should I do the closed stance with the driver as well?
Can anyone tell me with jims method does the club head line up with the closed shoulders or is it set looking straightforward.Thanks, Des
Neither. It’s square to the swing path.
Is this a correct observation? When you plant your weight into your left leg, and close your shoulders and stance… does the center of your swing circle become your left shoulder? Have you (in effect) removed the right side of the body from the the swing circle, and the path it traces? In this, I visualize a swing circle with my body turned inwardly out of the way. What remains is my left shoulder as the center point of my swing circle… stabilized by my left foot (and leg) directly below it…that my left arm swings freely around. Do I understand this correctly? Thank you for feedback.
that's how I see it also
Jim -- is there a "lifetime" membership (that can be purchased) to the JVGA via the website?
Daniel North there is, it’s $500 for a lifetime subscription to jimvenetosgolfacademy.com. Tell me about your game?
Hi Jim, great stuff, how do you define "closed", what are the angles to the target line of shoulders,hips, feet ? Thanks
Rob Cote I’ve made many videos that explain it better than I can in text, check them out.
@@jimvenetosgolf OK, thanks
Golf lessons from negan, 👌👌👊👊
I figured the "pre set" out on my own couple of years ago. Now watching these videos it makes even more sense. I hadn't played golf in over 20 years and I was just killing time during lock down with my dog at a park hitting a 9 iron. I was just swinging the lead arm only simply to make contact with the ball and my weight of course naturally shifted to the left along with the arm just falling. It's very enlightening watching this guy.
So the ball position is slightly inside the left heal ??
Ball position allows you to manipulate trajectory and spin. My stock bp with short and mid irons is 2” inside my lead heel.
@@jimvenetosgolf thanks, I am glad I found you
@@larrymorgan8480 sign up for my online school, you’ll be even happier
@@jimvenetosgolf for some reason my gmail doesn’t work ,I don’t have a computer and seeing videos on my phone is not helping my 76 year old eyes
Hi Jim, can't help noticing you break yr wrists straightaway. ....am I correct?
My movements are a product of my set up
Do you bend front knee and push off front foot through the swing
I do exactly that !
I can't tell if he places the ball toward his front foot or back foot. That would be really helpful
Hi Jim first time watching your video and one Question. On your setup, 70% weight on your left foot then your body is close to the target, which part is actually lining up to the target(between you and the club)
All explained in my school. Sign up and start improving immediately.
😅 using your system the 1st time today, so I didn't spent already some practice into it. Long Story short; not as far cause luck of training I guess, but very repeatly all the time. Ball starts for draw and stays online 🎉
Good Lord....buy this man a beer!
Jim, great stuff. I will give this a serious try. Who on tour, man or lady, is swinging closest to what you teach?
wormburner all great ball strikers use their lead side in a dominant way...Freddy, Adam Scott, oosthuizen, Jack, Finau, Bobby Jones...but they don’t need the aid of the set up position to accomplish this. The system I teach allows the general population to have similar ball flight characteristics as pros even though the gen pop doesn’t have the same talent.
Jim Venetos Golf Academy Sounds good. I’ll get started tmrw here in chilly Stockholm (in a practice tent). Regarding your academy, will I get access to all modules when I sign up or will they be ”dripped”?
wormburner access to all and me. No drip here.
@@jimvenetosgolf i have all of Bobby jones on dvd, the shorts he made in California in 1931 and 32, you are right, at the top.of his swing, you can tell his weight is favorable to his front foot. Retired at 28 and no more mountains to climb, sometimes going months without touching a club he will always be in my mind, the greatest to ever swing a club. I have subscribed and will get all 14 clubs from you soon. And the Beatles are the greatest band to record music.
70% of weight on left side - is that weight more on the inside of the left foot, the center, or on outside of left foot?
Hi Jim, talking about the set up position, you mention the grip, do you have a lesson focusing on the grip? Thank you.
Stein Norland I do! Many of them. In my school.
I find this technique works well for irons but not driver. Any suggestions??
I find this technique works well for all of my clubs. Sign up for my school and learn the system properly.
I have been trying this on and off for about 6 months, I have had good and bad results, one of the thiings that I dont see is a shoulder turn, I would like to find out where the ball position should be
Sign up for my school and increase the quantity of good results! Ball position is thoroughly explained in my school.
@nondaskarelis9207 Commit to it. Don't "on and off" it. You will see results very fast. Stillness and little moving parts. Amazing stuff! 👊
What does it mean if the shots I hit right are always slices and the shots I hit left are always draws (as a right hander)?
Damn Brother U R Good as in a teacher
when you turn 45 degrees are your feet still square or are they turned 45 degrees
Whats happening if you just block out to the right?
@@mikeclark791 that miss is due to your chest opening before impact. The remedy; get more closed with your chest in the set up and don’t swing hard. Sign up for my school and I’ll get you sorted. 👊
Hi Jim. You say you pivot first, then take your grip. Is the clubface pointing to the target when you take your grip. I thought you would grip first, aim at the target, then pivot closed. Thanks..John.
John Capell all of the set up is explained in my school. jimvenetosgolfacademy.com
Is the ball placement the same? Or does it move forward or back in order to make the described contact???
1slander1970 the same as what? Ball position is just the opportunity to manipulate trajectory and spin. It should not be how you resolve your swing.
Jim Venetos Golf Academy Thank you sir. I was referring to what I have been taught about where I position ball with a wedge vs a 3 iron but I now see your point
1slander1970 cool, play short and mid irons 2” inside your lead foot. Long irons 1”.
I (a14hc) hit a drive past my pro last week. He said, "whatever u did there just keep doing it!" I replied, " jim venetos baby!"
Hi Jim,
I’m a new subscriber. I’ve been able to hit some nice, solid draws with your system. On occasion I’m overdrawing the ball. Any thoughts on what would cause this?
Steve Baer of course, I suggest signing up for the school and allowing me to guide you through the process properly.
jimvenetosgolfacademy.com
"overdrawing" .. there's a word for that. A hook. Just set up a little more square and watch your grip strength.
I shoot way over par regularly, so naturally, I am transfixed.
Do you always have to have a closed position.
This all sounds too good to be true. It's not. I've always fought over the top and this fixed me right up when I committed a couple months to his method. After 25 years golf has never been so fun. My shots for 25 years were push slice right or pull left. That's it. Now after a few months, just had a guy come up to me at the range and asked how I was drawing it like that. Perfect push draws one after the other. He assumed I had a ton of lessons, im self taught. Pointed him Jim's way. I don't usually comment on vids but the turn around for me was nothing short of amazing. Jim is on point for sooo many amateurs over topping their golf lives away. Commit to doing it just like he says and it'll come. I tinkered thinking I could ad lib parts of it to make it mine. Nope. Always made it worse. He has thought this through and reduced it to the necessities amateurs can handle. You can tell by the content of the comments too. Look around and see if you can find so many success stories in the yt comments for videos about dropping hips and perfect wrist positions. I haven't seen it. This is the real deal content average golfers need.
I’ve found that the closed swing corrects a lot of flaws. Better extension with the arm’s, right to left spin on the ball, creating a draw flight…. I need to work on the relaxing of the arms more, and swing more effortlessly…
I have always heard you have to move your hips and a lot of people say not to swing inside I am so confused.
Thanks Jim. It looks like your hips are rotating through during the swing. I’m assuming this is just the natural progression of trying to remain still and keeping your shoulders closed.
Appreciate the video
Jason Miller exactly...what moves is a product of the set up and stillness of the correct areas of the body. Those who can open the hips while keeping the upper body closed through impact will experience the highest quality of ball striking but it’s very important to state that those who are less athletic or less mobile can still experience a high quality of consistency, power and control keeping their hips closed through impact. I display that in my school. This swing has a wide tolerance of correct; if you keep your weight on the lead side and stay closed in any version through impact you will have quality shots and quality misses at worst.
Jason Miller appreciate your profile pic
Jim Venetos Golf Academy.
Thanks Jim. I’ve been watching your videos for a month & have experienced some really great and consistent shots using your method. I’m still researching but I’m pretty convinced. I think come Jan 1 I’ll join the website and jump in feet first. I’m also curious about lessons. From the background I think I know where your located (I’m in SoCal as well). So I’ll be in touch.
And thanks about the profile pic, Paul’s always been my fav Bass player :)
Jason Miller copy that...happy holidays. Favorite channel on SiriusXM is the Beatles. Thankful for their art and influence.
Hey Jim, the way you set up & keep left is this similar to stack & tilt & Mac o Grady's teaching ? Thanks.
Amateur Golfer I understand why you would think that but no, not remotely ruclips.net/video/vi8K0RRDuj8/видео.html
genius
Jim, I am just finding your videos. Very intriguing. One question- I’m trying this, sometimes I hit the ball exactly straight down my shoulder line. In other words- dead right. How do I fix this?
is the ball to deep in your stance.
The ball could be too far back in your stance and you're blocking yourself off to the right immediately.
Love the desert landscape. Expecting Clint Eastwood to amble in on his horse wearing a poncho and say “You hit that ball at me boy, you’re going to look awful silly with that golf club sticking out of your ass”
Do you do this same thing with driver or is it completely different? 😎
Same