I had a session with Marcus last June. Since then my Handicap dropped from 9.2 to 4.4, the lowest i ever had (and I'm 64 now, playing golf for more than 40 years)! It certainly took a while since the new approach sunk in, but now I'm feeling quite comfortable with it. Nevertheless I watch nearly every new video and always find some new explenations and exercises, which make the changes even easier. When I decided to fly to the UK only for golf lessons I wasnt quite sure if it was worth it. But today I couldn't be happier, that I did it. So, thanks again Marcus, you are really a great teacher!
That's awesome news. Well done on achieving your lowest ever handicap and testament to your patience and diligence. Powerful learning qualities and a recipe for success. Keep up the great work and having fun 👍
A couple of weeks ago I had a massive breakthrough moment. I was a “rotator” and subsequently very handsy/armsy. Even trying the exercises I couldn’t quite get it. Then I said to myself “swing the club up without rotating your shoulders at all”. Bam. It worked like a charm. Backswing feels so light and natural, and I feel the elasticity but without the tension. So I’m not then firing the shoulders and arms in the downswing as a result. The shoulders rotate of course but it’s more natural and a consequence instead of manipulated. I dunno maybe it’ll help someone else.
Wanted to drop another thanks. Recently shot a personal best 74 (+4) which dropped my handicap index to 6.5. That qualified me to play in the state amateur tournament next year!
Trying not to 'sway' really messes up rhythm in the swing. Fantastic insight that at speed, there really is no sway as the backward movement reverses naturally before it becomes a 'problem'. And to think that many instructors have 9 positions that we're supposed to 'attain'. Your instruction in just letting the body do what it's supposed to do is so spot on. Thanks!
So the sensation is to bring the club side to side and vertical instead of around your body? Also, once you release the club… does that mean your body is swaying back?
I think where the "Don't Sway" mantra evolved from was someone meaning... "Don't Over Sway, letting weight get outside the trail foot" ..but in a shortened phrase.
Possibly. What is the limit of sway? There's plenty of data on sway but they are all averages and corridors of ranges of motion. Nobody hits all these perfect averages and probably shouldn't as they are all derived from individual and unique movement patterns. It's relative to each individual and should remain so. Find your best movement patterns and optimise those 👍
@@GRFGolf Yes. With my students I get them understanding how to use, and manipulate the tool correctly for the intended result first, as that doesn't change regardless of body motions. Then we work on optimizing body motion, while maintaining the correct use of the tool. I have found that my students body motions improve a lot intuitively, once they understand how to correctly manipulate the tool (club). Cheers Marcus.
Yes the golfswing Should be like any other athletic motion that comes naturally..Except its the r*tarded lowpoint that makes this sport so damn inconsistent. Every footballer gangsta , until u tell them to hit a target 90 degres to the left and take a divot after the ball Every time lol..i bet they to start to think and manage 2 FK it up😂
I had a session with Marcus last June. Since then my Handicap dropped from 9.2 to 4.4, the lowest i ever had (and I'm 64 now, playing golf for more than 40 years)! It certainly took a while since the new approach sunk in, but now I'm feeling quite comfortable with it. Nevertheless I watch nearly every new video and always find some new explenations and exercises, which make the changes even easier. When I decided to fly to the UK only for golf lessons I wasnt quite sure if it was worth it. But today I couldn't be happier, that I did it. So, thanks again Marcus, you are really a great teacher!
That's awesome news. Well done on achieving your lowest ever handicap and testament to your patience and diligence. Powerful learning qualities and a recipe for success. Keep up the great work and having fun 👍
A couple of weeks ago I had a massive breakthrough moment. I was a “rotator” and subsequently very handsy/armsy. Even trying the exercises I couldn’t quite get it. Then I said to myself “swing the club up without rotating your shoulders at all”. Bam. It worked like a charm. Backswing feels so light and natural, and I feel the elasticity but without the tension. So I’m not then firing the shoulders and arms in the downswing as a result. The shoulders rotate of course but it’s more natural and a consequence instead of manipulated. I dunno maybe it’ll help someone else.
Wanted to drop another thanks. Recently shot a personal best 74 (+4) which dropped my handicap index to 6.5. That qualified me to play in the state amateur tournament next year!
That's awesome news, well done and good luck 👍
Wow!! Your explanations and directions of the golf swing are just awesome!! Wish l got lessons from you 50 years ago😂😂
Trying not to 'sway' really messes up rhythm in the swing. Fantastic insight that at speed, there really is no sway as the backward movement reverses naturally before it becomes a 'problem'. And to think that many instructors have 9 positions that we're supposed to 'attain'. Your instruction in just letting the body do what it's supposed to do is so spot on. Thanks!
Very good video-- at first it seemed super technical but after you explained it-- it became simple 👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Thanks , glad it was helpful 👍
Incredible.
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When I rotate like that, as described in the first type of video, I fall back to my right foot in the downswing?
Yes, the assumed 'normal' rotation can cause problems with upper body mass reacting undesirably to the lower segments and ground reaction force.
So the sensation is to bring the club side to side and vertical instead of around your body? Also, once you release the club… does that mean your body is swaying back?
@@LittKoala The sway initiates in both directions and contributes highly to the early generation of momentum.
I think where the "Don't Sway" mantra evolved from was someone meaning... "Don't Over Sway, letting weight get outside the trail foot" ..but in a shortened phrase.
Possibly. What is the limit of sway? There's plenty of data on sway but they are all averages and corridors of ranges of motion. Nobody hits all these perfect averages and probably shouldn't as they are all derived from individual and unique movement patterns.
It's relative to each individual and should remain so. Find your best movement patterns and optimise those 👍
@@GRFGolf Yes. With my students I get them understanding how to use, and manipulate the tool correctly for the intended result first, as that doesn't change regardless of body motions. Then we work on optimizing body motion, while maintaining the correct use of the tool. I have found that my students body motions improve a lot intuitively, once they understand how to correctly manipulate the tool (club). Cheers Marcus.
@rowdyroddy519 Awesome stuff mate 👍
Yes the golfswing Should be like any other athletic motion that comes naturally..Except its the r*tarded lowpoint that makes this sport so damn inconsistent. Every footballer gangsta , until u tell them to hit a target 90 degres to the left and take a divot after the ball Every time lol..i bet they to start to think and manage 2 FK it up😂