Inside a Charles Barkley Range Session | Undercover Lessons | Golf Digest
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- Watch 11-time NBA All-Star and TV analyst Charles Barkley unveil his new-and-improved swing in this range session with Golf Digest 50 Best Teacher Stan Utley. Known as a good talker, Barkley proves he’s also a good listener, showing off the changes he has incorporated from lessons with Utley. Then, Barkley puts his athleticism to the test when he’s asked to make a swing correction in real-time.
Filmed in August 2022.
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Chuck’s swing transformation deserves a 30-for-30.
Mannnn you aint lyin 🤣 most improved player lol
I mean, it's kind of not believable it's so good.
For sure!!!!!! This is incredible
😂😂😂😂
@jamiekennedy6023 🔥
Who ever fixed this golf swing is the greatest coach in the world!
Ummm...he was standing right next to him
That's him in the video.
You are watching him right now, Stan Utley.
😂
Lol yes, I always imagine that person wearing light colored pants, a grey shirt, and a Ping hat... 😂
Stan Utley fixed what Hank Haney couldn't.
I like the way Charles appreciates sports he didn’t grow up playing. He champions and respects hockey and golf, and probably others as well. A true and respectful athlete.
KB was very much the same. Miss seeing his cameo at the olympics.
I cannot believe the flow in Charles Barkley’s swing now. Those wedges were just gorgeous.
Never would’ve thought this was possible. Very happy for him. It’s a different world now.
Chuck has learned a lot. His Golf IQ has tremendously increased.
Stan Utley is the Harvey Penick of this era. Simple but wise intellect into the golf swing. Awesome!
And old as him too!
Unbelievable accomplishments for Charles, and he needed a teacher like Stan - perfect description saying he is like Harvey Penick - they are "Golf Whispers"
Legit so Proud of Charles for sticking with it and transforming his game. Inspiration to us all!
These sounds off the club were… PURE!! Chuck is something else. What a great game golf is.
Chuck said he had both of his hips replaced. Much of his former problems were probably due to his old hip joints being stiff and probably painful. That had to have killed his flow.
But even with new hips, he is employing better technique now, and Stan has really helped him with that.
This is a very informative video, but it is also very enjoyable to see a guy that most of us think of as a friend we've never actually met, finally find success at an activity that we all enjoy so much.
You said it
I so love Charles. What a great guest, great host, great person. It is so wonderful he has embraced golf and now drives it further than most of us. Keep on keeping on Charles!
Stan Utley is the man.
little thoughts like 'the fling' really go a long way - will definitely be trying that on my next outing
I've been playing for 3 years now. I consider myself pretty athletic for 53 and have a long way to go but understanding the "fling" is key. I like what Stan said about the hands vs wrist lever. Such a key moment for me to realize on my own and a game changer for a beginner when improving distance with irons.
I’m 53 and just started the game…good athleticism in other sports but so new and so frustrated so far 😂 learning that those other skills might not be directly transferable. Charles is an inspiration to me in this arena. He gives me hope!
This is incredible progress. I got to meet him at the 3M Open. Chuck is such an awesome dude. I am really happy he can truly enjoy the game now.
Never seen Chuck so happy hitting golf balls before! Way to go Chuck, glad you're enjoying the game
Way to go Charles, you've got the respect of a multitude of golfers. Your fortitude to stick with something, and stand tall while the troubles were going on in that swing of yours, are to be admired. Your swing is fantastic now.
This is the best advice I've ever heard on how to hit a golf ball. I love when Chuck realized what he needs to do. 😂
that was a very chilled out 21 mins
Nice to see Charles hitting it so good and he is probably the best interview around, he’s great
Swing the clubhead end fast not the handle end, golden advice! So in the downswing after you shift your pressure into your left foot the clubhead is the furthest behind and needs to travel the farthest. You get the clubhead to catchup with your arms and your body by releasing it early. The clubhead traveling faster than the butt as the club passes you at the bottom so the club head leads the club after impact and the club turns your body past square not your body turn towing the club behind the body. The club swinging past turns you so much easier in both directions as opposed to trying to turn your body fast to swing the club.
Charles has a lot to be proud of with where he has ended up with a proper golf swing that fits him and his body. Well done Charles.
I enjoyed watching this video.
It's great to see Chuck being able to truly have fun playing golf (again). I don't think people really understand how bad it is to fix the yips or a very broken swing. The amount of time he had to put in and the level of mental fortitude needed to push through the jokes, frustration, and bad shots is commendable.
Great job by Stan on just simply getting the clubface more square in the downswing and not changing that backswing all that much. Looks very much like Craig Stadler. Made it functional enough to play
If a Barkley can do it... 😃
Charles and Stan deserve to be called Golf Player and Golf Coach of the Decade, I reckon 👍
There is a lot of good knowledge here that I needed to hear! Thank you both.
Man I love Charles and his passion for the game
Expert teaching and the only thing more impressive is how great of a student Chuck is. This video is awesome.
Shocked! At his swing now, shocked!
That is so awesome to see Charles. You are a completely different golfer, so much better. It gives me hope for me honestly. Thing of beauty!
Quality content, quality gentlemen. Thanks for this.
That last drive smoked. Good job teacher!!
Can’t believe how Charles has developed his swing, if you are a golfer you know what he has done I am so happy for him you can see the confidence
That swing at 17:45 was smooth as silk, especially compared to yippity skibbity 10 years ago. Love it
That was amazing! Charles is a great student and Utley is obviously quite the teacher.
It is amazing to see his transformation and you can see how he loves the game again. It gives me hope that I can get my swing back.
Watch the transformation of Charles swing over the years is inspiring, great job Charles
Makes me smile seeing Charles be able to get rid of his Yips, and be able to enjoy the game of golf again!
What a great video! Simple concepts with awesome results! Good thing Chuck said he’s not going to LIV, there were speculations out there. Glad he cleared it up
I’ve always been a giant Charles Barkley fan.Just a real down to earth person.
I know nothing about basketball not big here in U.K, but i know Charles is a top bloke,love his enthusiasm😂
Charles is obviously one of the hardest working people around. To have developed such a beautiful swing requires many hours
As a fan of Chuck's since Auburn Basketball .. I am happy to see him happy with his Golf swing. Congrats and Enjoy Chuck!
I miss his old swing
at least we still have kenny's soccer kick
Charles is the best. What a good golf instructor. Glad to see the improvements
In the 80's his poster was on my room's wall. Love the guy, and both of us in golf now. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
Of all the famous people in the world, you can't help but like Charles.
Congrats Charles....your swing is beautiful....glad you're enjoying the game now...keep it up!
I love Stan's teaching concepts and style. He reminds me of legendary coach Manuel de la Torre, but with more of a laid back demeanor.
Happy for Chuck … he’s a great guy and glad he’s enjoying the game he loves!
Never thought I'd see the day. How on earth did Stan Utley fix Chuck's broken swing, will always be beyond me
It’s nice to see Charles hitting the ball so well
11:05 Thanks so much. I had this bad shot with irons and I never knew what the reason was. I usually hit a draw but occasionally I would catch a ball very thin and it would go very right. I never knew what the reason was and I couldn't find any resources on it but this makes a lot of sense. I also had issues with the release on driver but I managed to fix that but I guess it never transferred to my iron play. Something to practice next time on the range.
15:30 is a great definition Stan makes a great statement
im happy to see charles doing so well
Anybody who could change Charles' swing is a genius.
Good to see Sir Charles enjoying golf!!
I couldn't of clicked this video any faster. Chuck i love ya man but you give us all hope on the course 😂😂😂my grandmother with a walker said "if chuck can do it. i can do it." Ping helped my swing too don't worry you not alone chuck. Us tall people got it rough 😂😂😂
This episode was awesome to view my first video I've watched on ur golf digest channel loved it Charles and Stan there chemistry and the coaching tips he gives and to watch Charles excel at golf and correct his swing it was a joy to watch
Chuck hitting a 3 wood off the deck first try. Dude has legitimately become a good amateur golfer by now.
no he's not "good" by a long shot. Count every stroke, nah , he's not good at all
@GenX...MCMLXV youre probably garbage
@@GenX...MCMLXV ok sourpants
Chuck improved soo much! 😮 great job! 👏
This was very peaceful. Chuck is such a joyful guy.
Awesome transformation. His lower body moves soooo much better now. For me that’s the key.
Chuck!!! You pounding the ball bruh! Love it. Tell Shaq to get some of that LOL...
Charles Barkley is a national treasure.
wow charles barkley really improved his swing, it used to look awful with a weird hitch in it. bravo man!!!
I’m an auburn Grad as well, class 64, and have always followed and admired Barkley’s career, he’ll, he would have got my vote for governor! This video with Stan Utley is so revealing, like somebody else’s body is in Charles. The last time I saw him swing a club, it was comical, but fascinating, now he’s got game. Great learning video!
Stan gives a stellar lesson to Mr. Barkley. I like Stan says to fling the clubface. That might be a good tip for me when I can start hitting again.
They need the Match. Jordan vs. Barkley.
I’ve got MJ 😂
Yes, and Vs Steph and Klay!!
Jordan is gonna smoke him....
@@cgasucksuhhh Charles was better than him at golf back in the day and dude hardly just missed a shot for 20 min
@@latortugapicante719 uhhh Jordan is gonna smoke him.
Stan is the man. I love these guys, brilliant video
Seriously feels like I’m getting the best private lesson right now…
I see the same mistakes I do… this video has something for all of us.
Every time Stan asks chuck a question he answers with a tip 😂
Glad to see Chuck playin better. Dont watch the NBA, but I could watch his TNT shows for hours:-)
Hit down to make it go up? That's closely related to "you have to take a divot to compress it correctly. Love all the catch phrases in this game.
Tremendous transformation Chuck & Stan. Good video.
I feel like I could talk to Stan Utley all day.
This incredible teacher got me heading to the range
Great swing Charles!! Nice sound, not trying to kill it and nice trajectory!! And the CONFIDENCE is now there!! Plus love you on any and all Podcasts whether this one, Club Shay Shay, etc, etc!! Compared to watching you on those NBC shows at Lake Tahoe Golf, you are NIGHT AND DAY!! Those pushes and pulls are playable to get up and down. Bryson DeChambeau wasn't hitting the straight down the fairway drives but he was in position to get up and down!
Never thought I would say this, but Chuck's tempo is so much better.
3:50 Stan was waiting for Charles to react to his “miss-understood expectations” pun 😂
Gotta love Charles and this makes me feel like I’m get better at my game
This guy fixed Charles Barkley That makes him the best golf coach in the WORLD
I can't believe what I am seeing. That swing not only works - it's nice.
This video was great!
“Charles doesn’t swing like that anymore” is what i have to keep reminding people
So happy for Chuck!
💪😎👍
Charles!!! I am impressed with your improvement. Keep on keeping on!! 😊
oh wow straight and narrow strong shots amazing shots PING makes some sweet clubs and to find some amazing golf balls to complement the clubs specialty ping's then he is going to rock the courses, go Mr. Barkley you rock m8.
15:36 A golf swing is a flinging activity of a weight on the end of stick on a tilted circle ⭕️ 🤯🤯
My gosh, crisp shots, it is a Christmas miracle........wow.
Amazing transformation.
Stan is great coach, I watched his video with grant horvat and it’s brilliant
That’s a source of pride right there.
Charles’ swing looks great!
I was once in the same situation. Had a decent swing. Then just lost it for years. Tried everything. One day on the range an old man in his 70s was just smoking shots straight with no effort. I asked him how can I get a swing like that. He said to me..."you already have a great golf swing....your just using the bad one." 😂
I hope Barkley takes all their money now!🎉😮🎉
Chuck is now a ball striking monster.
Charles, I'm amazed!😮
really enjoyed this
His hits sound so good.
I have to say , this world would not be the same if Mr Barkley wasn't part of it, and I'm not sure I can say that about any other person, A Gem ,no doubt about it.