I don’t watch no other golfing videos other then yours , the reason for this is because you explain everything in detail and as some would say in my language ,you are awesome Paul thanks so much.
I appreciate that! It can be confusing for sure because we teachers seems to see the swing differently. I have done the same thing for now 30 years and I know what works and what registers with my students. Simple is the main key. Thanks for the support. Let's play some great golf this year.
In March of 2020 I purchased a walking Golf Club membership with the goal of becoming a par golfer with consistent driving and iron shots (All arms golf). I have been viewing many video's from the top 10 instructors and pro's . Of the top 10 I give Paul #1. I've applied his drills and mind set and like a miracle IT HAPPENED! This morning I had the courage to stop using my arms and used my wrists and hips. I shot a 240 yard effortless drive on the 7th and I had to look down to see it I hit the ball!. Nice "feeling of greatness" Thank You Paul. It works.
Thank you so much. It sure is a great feeling when you see it and do it. This allows you to know that you are on the right track and about to take you game to a whole new level. It really is about letting go completely. People think they are loose when really they need to go 10 times looser. You are on your way. Now please keep this feeling. If so, you will hit it down the middle all day and reach your goal.
Your tips are so easy to understand and put into practical use. Paul you have really improved my golf game . At 68 a consistent 6 handicapper. Kudos to my “Swing Doctor” keep up the great work.
Paul, you sir are the best teacher ever. I am 58 years old and have been playing since I was 13. I have had many lessons from different Pros and never has it been so easy to understand and put into play. Thank you..
Thanks so much. I appreciate it. I have been keeping it simple going into my 33rd year. Understanding it half the battle. I knew this from lesson 1. Then you need to work on a few moves. You watch your ball and it will tell you exactly what to do.
Yes. It really took a while for me to understand “swing first then naturally hit a ball squarely” vs. “just want to hit a ball”. My experience tell me as long as I have a mindset wanting to hit a ball, then I am using my arms. I just need to trust if I swing a club correctly (i.e. grip, setup, backswing and follow through) then I can perfectly hit a ball.
The fact that I don't think about my hands or arms at all during the swing has totally changed how I hit a ball. Now if I can only learn to freaking putt.
Great tips, as usual, Paul! I love your passion, humor, and candor, extremely refreshing. Makes me want to bolt from work right now and hit the range!!
That is me today! Golf is so important to me. Second cancer surgery this year and I realize it is even more important now! How did it go Mark as I notice it is a 2 year old post!
This is exactly what I am doing wrong. I'm only using my left leg and not hedging. I'm all arm and the wrists are not loose. When I was playing well people said it looked like I was hardly swinging! Everyone needs to watch this. Staples taken out today in my back, I can't wait to do this. I will watch this daily because it is easy and spot on. No arms people!
Ain’t it amazing how we can be so good at throwing a ball, loading up on the left leg and it’s instep having almost the perfect golf swing, But put a club in our hands and a golf ball on the ground and we can completely abandon this, and want to hit with the arms and hands. Theoretically I should be a great golfer. I could throw a ball further than just about anyone else, when I was younger. I’m letting your videos brainwash out of me years and years of trying to hit with the arms and hands. I’m going to get there. I know what you are talking about. However there was a time for a long time when I didn’t have the intellect to receive it. I wasn’t ready to receive it. When the student is ready the teacher will appear. All I can say is, better late than never. Thank you Paul
That is because of human nature. I wrote about this in my first book published in 2001 yet no one is talking about it. Golf is the only game with the ball stationary. This allows human nature to tell you to hit the object and hit it hard. In doing so, you will take the easy way out and hit solely with the arms. So from ball 1 an adult hits they have done it the wrong way. If you have the experience of being a good thrower of the ball you need to memorize this feeling and apply it to your shots. This is the way to power your swing. You need to watch these: th-cam.com/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/w-d-xo.html Then: th-cam.com/video/7z5eUcSwlSk/w-d-xo.html Then every day you hold the club at kneed high and do practice swings feeling this action. I would watch this one too: th-cam.com/video/gIp4ifKuZIw/w-d-xo.html (listen carefully to what I say in that one) I do not give my exact positions away on youtube. I hint at it in this one.
Just returned to golf after a 4 year break. I am 54 years old and struggled to hit driver straight and long, after watching your videos about relaxing swing, tried it on the range and added up 30 yards on my carry and straightened my drive. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for showing the correct way without locking up and not trying to muscle the ball! You are a great instructor. I have watched a lot of instruction, but you are by far the best to instruct us on a pain free golf swing! Very much appreciated!!! You explain a pain free golf swing to the "tee" Thank you!!!!!!
If you swing all tight and hard how can you not hurt yourself. Loose is such a huge key. Once I get people not trying to swing as hard as they can they feel the pain disappear. Keep at up the good work. Many more years of great golf in your future.
I just started golfing this year and driving has been the most challenging. I couldnt figure out how to hit, where to stand, how much to takeback and this guy literally teaches you the in the easiest way possible that amazes me! Ive been able to hit my driver with more confidence all thanks 😊
This is what is what is holding everyone back yet no one talks about it. I have been saying this for 31+ years now. If you know it then you can try to go against it. Once you do, you get the effortless golf swing.
Paul, I am amazed how much I have improved with just watching your videos... You really are the best coach I have seen on TH-cam... I will be coming to see you this year for some hands on lessons.... I can only imagine what you we see when I work with you... Thanks for sharing all your great information!
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. You have to keep it simple. If so, you would understand it, try it and hopefully keep doing it. Glad you did and you are seeing the results. I will be back teaching March 15th to about June 15th. It would be great to work with you. Maybe we can video it for a YT tip. Contact me here if you can make it: paulwilsongolf.com
Huge fan of this swing. I play to an 8, and walk on alot and everyone I play with are always surprised how far I hit it because of the effortless motion. I am also 60 yrs old, and play 6500 yd courses. The full body works out of greenside bunkers also. I made the change 3 years ago because I was sore after each round. No longer a problem. Never thought I would be a single digit again. Good stuff.
Thank you for the support. It's great when you can see them scratching their heads at how you are hitting it like that with no effort. Yes, I will be doing a bunker tip shortly. You are getting ahead of me. Nice.
Only his watch his instructional golf videos and much better as a result ... A quick scan at the range tells me that most people hit with their arms.. Hit w body/hips with loose wrists is all I think now. Thanks Paul!
Yes, most are hitting. It's a serious problem. As I keep getting to more and more people word will spread and people will start powering it with the body. Once that happens everyone will start improving.
Great tips Paul. I have watched a lot of your videos and while I haven't really added distance I have done the same distance more consistently and with less effort. The only nit picking I will do on this one is that I, like a lot of amateurs, tend to sway too much in the swing and the best way to keep from doing it is to try to keep the head still. I think if you try to put your weight on your right side your head might move a little naturally but if you purposely move your head to your right side its going to do too much so and promote swaying. Kind of like your point about not bumping or sliding your hips on the downswing because if you make the right turn and follow through that hip slide will happen on its own. Just my two cents.
I'm 68 years old, I have implemented your instruction and have really played so much better! I mean I'm playing with son and he can't believe how good I swing thanks to your instruction! By the way, I'm still hanging with young guys still thanks to your great instruction. Love your instruction, loving golf again.
So glad you are doing well. Great feeling when you can hang with younger players for sure. Stay loose as this is where the power comes from. If so, you will be able to do it forever.
Thanks so much. I just keep it simple and real. Some people don't like to hear the truth. Working on your swing is work. Be careful not to work on too much at once and try to do daily practice swings at home. This is the fastest way to get this stuff.
After watching Tiger’s son Charlie Woods reach the green on his second shot on a Par 5 with a fairway metal, I realized that he implements the same concept you are teaching. He can’t be stronger than me so how did he do it? Obviously he’s using his lower body and hips plus the timing of his upper body where his arms and loose wrists just follow. I watched his swing in slow motion and it’s exactly like your hip rotation and your lag drills. Your “back to the ball” hip rotation has helped me the most and repetition. Thank you for your great lessons.
He sure does. Every good player is using the lower body. Just switch the power source. It has to feel like you are not hitting or helping the shot in any way with the arms. If you are not using your arms you have to be using your body.
Glad you like the videos. I literally just posted my school dates today. You can find them at paulwilsongolf.com top navigation go to "Schools" be great to meet and work with you.
great tips Paul, thank you for the clear explanation, I've been watching golf videos for so many years but this is first time , I finally get it. I Can wait to start putting it into practice.
To amplify Mark's comment paul wilson is the best golf coach I've seen, bar none. I have seen at least six or seven ideas in a short time that are easy to implement. Better yet they all tie together in a seamless manner. One idea doesn't send you down a blind alley. Keep making as many videos as you can crank out.
Paul, I went from an 18 handicap to a 10 this year, and the only change I made to my game were the tips I took away from watching your videos... thank you!
Have been watching Paul's videos for the last 3 weeks. More great information here that all other online instructors on line. I o like Chris Ryan, but for me lately Paul addresses my game the best. Thanks......
Awesome, thank you! Chris is good too. I watch his tips. Just stick with the teacher that works for you. Too many people jump around. We teachers all have different views on the golf swing and say things differently. You don't want to get confused. Thanks for the support.
Congrats on 100k subscribers! Paul, can you discuss what kind of head movement is acceptable, and what is excessive (and probably a sign of a larger problem)? Thank you very much for sharing all this experience!
Thank you. Exciting times. Now 500k then 1M. I move my head a lot. I typically say 3-5". Jim McLean measured pro head movement in July 2001 golf digest. Tour average was 3.6" amateur average was .7. I would move it as much as you can so long as the weight is on your instep of the back foot at the top.
Thank you for sharing this, Paul. I find that your instructions and analogies are crystal clear and make a lot of sense. Would love to hear your thoughts about early extension and how that plays into what you discussed here. Thanks in advance and cheers!
Great video Paul I have being using my arms for years had my right hip replaced last year and starting to feel left one starting to go the same way, just to let you know though my driving has really got much using your video,s but irons are a disaster but will keep trying this out.
Glad you liked it. Perfect timing for you. I just posted this tip today: th-cam.com/video/gJOq_LO6oRg/w-d-xo.html Now you can fix your irons too. You will be unbeatable.
@@paulwilsongolf holy shit you actually replied! Mr. Wilson I enjoy your videos because you don't simply tell me to open/close my club/body or whatever. YOU TEACH CONCEPTS, which improved my game today by 15strokes! MOSTLY from watching your hit longer drives videos. HIT WITH YOUR BODY AND NOT YOUR ARMS. I hit my furthest drive today (300)and got a birdie ! Corona virus lockdown where i'm at so all the golf courses will be closed for a month. HOT DAMN 4 PARS AND A BIRDIE. Thanks Mr. Wilson!!!! all the way from Guam.
Bruce Lee’s strength comes from Lee controlling his entire body with pinpoint precision. Instead of relying on just a punch, Lee started with explosive knee extension, which twisted his hips, which thrust his shoulder and arm forwards. This is relatable to your teachings. Thank you Paul
Exactly. It's frustrating to get people to actually do it though. As much as I explain it to them and they logically get it what do they do ... whack as hard as they can. People just have to try a different way. Once they get results they will never go back to hitting.
This is so true but so difficult to execute for me. I heard a good tip the other day, hit your driver with the same effort you hit a wedge into the green. I'll try alternating those clubs at the range to see if I can stop killing the driver.
@@paulwilsongolf I need to dial the effort way down. Injured my elbow wailing away. 50% is going to be similar to 100 yard wedge for me. And you're so right about being drained after a round with a strained swing! Thanks for the reply Paul.
Thank you. I can actually work with anyone, anywhere in the world now with my new app. It is live, video coaching. You can find out more here: bodyswing.com/coachlink People who have used it are loving it because now they know what to work on. This is not swing analysis. This is live video coaching. Take a look.
Great video as always brother! Fantastic tips and truths about golf and how to things work / should work! And congrats on 100k subscribers buddy! You deserve them! Keep up the great work! I also used your tips for swings with a bad back...and they are helping me a bit. Surgery on my back coming soon....
Thanks. I appreciate it. Next goal is 500k. Things are about to get crazy. Help a lot of golfers (finally) play better golf. Yeah, gotta be careful with the back surgery. My brother had 3 or 4 now. Rest up.
Hi Paul...a friend suggested I check out your video of hitting irons better because of the loose wrists. Fabulous video and I have almost binged your entire set. I have been a arms/hands player and have been struggling to say the least. I’m a relatively seasoned player who handicaps in the single digits but when I was following your drill I experienced a freedom with my swing and knew it was time to check the body swing. So I played today and knew that I would probably score poorly as it was my first time out with a different swing philosophy. But I was actually quite surprised with my game. Where I got into trouble was on the back nine when I began focusing on my hips and before I knew it I was all over the place. So my question is how to swing without thinking of a certain body part......I need to be able to just swing....will certain drills ingrain that ability to be effortless and know that I am sequencing properly? Thank you Peter
That's great. Thanks for checking them out. Making changes take time but I'm glad you some some promising results. This is what is coming if you keep working on it. You need to work on this more and know the moves then bring it to the course. Can't be thinking too much out there. You are coiling and uncoiling. Hinging and rehinging. Then you are not trying to hit or help the shot with your arms. So you work on the grip first here: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html With that grip start hinging and rehinging here: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html you can even hit some: th-cam.com/video/sZ2-dqOausU/w-d-xo.html once you get that you are attaching the arm unit to your body. You coil going back then uncoil as I show in tons of my hip tips. Keep at it and give it time. You will be amazed.
Great tips Paul! I have one question concerning my left foot. My left heal come up in my backswing not my entire foot just my heal but it helps me load my right size. I've been told that I should keep my foot planted but it doesn't feel right. What are your thoughts? I don't want to change my swing because I don't think keeping my foot planted could help much. Any comment would be appreciated.
Thanks. I started lifting mine a few years ago. I didn't even know I was doing it. I am fine with it lifting a little. Let's say no more than about 2" unless you are 85 years old and have a severely limited shoulder turn. At that point I would say turn any way you can. For these young flexible players I would say keep it down. I am older and super-tight and have been really working on coiling more so I have started to lift it. If you are like me then lift it a little. Once you are confident with it then stop thinking about it. That alone can drive you crazy.
Paul, Pete here from NZ. I’ve been following you recently and love your stuff! It aligns with some swing thoughts I’ve been working on recently and my game is really beginning to improve, thanks. I’ve come down from a 24 handicap 2 years ago to 13 handicap at the moment. However I’m a bit perplexed about you suggesting moving your head back in the backswing, as most of the pros seem to keep their head very steady throughout the swing. Apart from coming over the top which you have helped me with, my main problem is that my head often moves forward with the downswing and I end up with a pull. So I have to focus on keeping my head behind the hit, and then letting it come up in my finish. I’m not sure if allowing my head to move back in the backswing is going to be good for me or not. Thoughts? Cheers, Pete
Glad you like the tips. Thanks. You are not looking close enough at pros head position in the backswing. Watch their left ear relative to the background. You will clearly see the head movement. Also, Jim McLean in the July 2001 issue of golf digest measure head movement of pros into the backswing. Tour average head movement was 3.6" Amateur average was .7" meaning pros move their head while ams don't. Tiger at his best moved 5". So from setup you are coiling back allowing the head to move and weight to load into your back instep/heel at the top. You fire the lower. Your head will move a tiny bit forward as you start to uncoil and allow the weight to shift then it goes back by the time you hit the ball. So keeping your head back is a great thought to stop it coming over the top. th-cam.com/video/LaftJ-yF7pU/w-d-xo.html Also, watch this one: th-cam.com/video/7z5eUcSwlSk/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/4RwbTnDIdI4/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wyWQ9sOHf-Y/w-d-xo.html
Paul, I love your instructions. Easy to understand. Question? I am 71 years old have not played in 12 years but getting back into the game. I used to be a long hitter but no more. I have a very bad right hip. I can load on it but it is very painful to fire it as you do. Can I pick up club head speed with a lateral move. Thanks.
Well, speaking of pain in the right hip. Me too from bending down teeing up millions of golf balls. I am in the process of switching to a left sided trigger. Lock the left leg. I am trying to get used to it. Maybe you do the same. Not sure what yours is from but I also connected with Jorge Mendoza at speed-health.com Might want to check him out. I went to 4 doctors. He cured it and I have never even met him. It just started to hurt again the other day due to really firing hard off the right side. Other than that I had zero pain for about 6 months. I know it sounds bizarre but he is amazing.
If the person isn't topping it I am not talking about it right away. There are other things I need to fix first. What I have found over the years is turning the arms off affects the spine angle. I do teach this to those having trouble maintaining it: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html
I think Jack Nicklaus would have a vapour lok if you told him to move his head. How bout keeping head still and turning left shoulder behind the ball (Right Hander).
Well, he did pre-set his head to the right. Tiger at his best moved his head 5" Jim McClean July 2001 he measured pros heads at set up and at the top. Tour average was 3.6" of head movement. Amateur average was .7 of an inch. You don't play any other sport or do any athletic motion without moving your head. You want to try it go ahead. Be prepared for pulls, pull hooks, pull slices and no distance. Also, jsut pick out some pros and watch their heads. You will see they move going back.
Thanks. You need to go to a professional fitter. It is all about what is best for your swing. There is no standard for shaft flex so this can vary from brand to brand.
@@paulwilsongolf I have been to Pro fitters in the past. I bought a new driver, switched from Titleist 913 9.5 degree to a Maverik 10.5 degree and i feel like im popping it up. But I want to get out and try your tip after practicing. I hit it great at first so I think i just got so I was not turning my hips and trying to steer it. Going to Range today! Thank you!
Paul what are your thoughts on some of the training aids out there that shield or hide the ball from sight when hitting shots (can't remember the specific names, but I think there are a few of them that do this out there)? Can these be useful in taking the ball out of the equation when practicing?
For a while there I was looking for one I saw so I could try it. Could never find it. I like the concept more for beginners. The might work but I'm not sure. If you find them let me know. The whole problem is hitting hard with the arms. The harder you hit, it's human nature to look to see what you hit plus this hitting contracts your arm muscles. Need to stop hitting. Also, watch and work on this: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wQgWZMLgC1Y/w-d-xo.html
Hi Paul, I have been playing better golf since purchasing your program. I do have a question. I still have a problem pushing off the instep in the back leg. Not sure if you have more advice on this. I work on it, but it seems I am not getting much push from the back leg. I appreciate any information you can provide. In advance, thank you.
Thanks for the support. There are other triggers that I teach. In the book please refer to page: 136. The easiest/most popular is the belt buckle which is here: th-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/w-d-xo.html try that one.
Never heard of him but now I have. Check out a bunch of videos. Lots of great stuff. He seems to think it will be natural which it will not. Human nature is fighting you every step of the way. So you need to go against it. I like the rotation , not hitting hard, no sure i like that much hip rotation going back. Will watch more. Thanks.
Right. That is exactly what I talked about in the tip. You are trying to hit due to human nature. You need to know that then go against human nature. Watch the tip again if you need to.
So I been playing since I was about 12.. I'm now 49...I'm currently a 4 handicap and im fortunate to be there.. I chip and putt well . But my swing has been not great... I've always swung really hard with my arms and used a strong grip and when I was younger it was fine... but the last few years it been really inconsistant.(I'm old now) I've always had a draw with a strong grip and when it goes bad i tend to get stuck and hook that crap out of it.... i stumbled on your channel about a week ago.. Admittedly I've not been to the range but I've swung the club in my yard a little and took your tips on the effortless swing right to the course.. I've now played 3 rounds.. The first 2 were pretty uneventful there were a few good shots with a bunch of bad ones... Today i played and shot 74 and should have been better... I hit 14 greens and dodnt put well... I haven't honestly seen any distance increase with my driver but it's about the same and as long as I really concentrate on keeping everything slower my accuracy is more consistant... My irons on the other hand seem to have gained a decent amount of height and distance and as long as I focus slowing down and some of your tips my shots were as pure as I've ever hit... only bad shots I hit today were when I kind of lost that focus and inadvertly "went after it" and used to much arms.. Love the channel and keep the videos coming
Glad you like the tips. Thanks for the support. You are starting to see it. A little longer and you will hit it better than ever. Just stick to the plan. Zero arms. It will blow you mind. Then you will realized that you will be able to do it for life.
@@paulwilsongolf Love this tip. I never understood it because I had my grip wrong. Soon as I had the right grip, it all made sense. Sets me perfectly into my path for the backswing, and from there, you know.
THE BEST COACH ON TH-cam..PERIOD 👍👍👍
Thanks so much. I appreciate it.
You make it simple to understand and practice it.
Agreed. I found Paul's channel a few days ago. Playing these at the range. Already hitting balls much better.
I legit watched his video on increasing distance and accuracy. Legit added the 50 yds he promised 👍🏼
You’re not lying… I just scheduled my lessons with Paul. I can’t wait!
I don’t watch no other golfing videos other then yours , the reason for this is because you explain everything in detail and as some would say in my language ,you are awesome Paul thanks so much.
I appreciate that! It can be confusing for sure because we teachers seems to see the swing differently. I have done the same thing for now 30 years and I know what works and what registers with my students. Simple is the main key. Thanks for the support. Let's play some great golf this year.
In March of 2020 I purchased a walking Golf Club membership with the goal of becoming a par golfer with consistent driving and iron shots (All arms golf). I have been viewing many video's from the top 10 instructors and pro's . Of the top 10 I give Paul #1. I've applied his drills and mind set and like a miracle IT HAPPENED! This morning I had the courage to stop using my arms and used my wrists and hips. I shot a 240 yard effortless drive on the 7th and I had to look down to see it I hit the ball!. Nice "feeling of greatness" Thank You Paul. It works.
Thank you so much. It sure is a great feeling when you see it and do it. This allows you to know that you are on the right track and about to take you game to a whole new level. It really is about letting go completely. People think they are loose when really they need to go 10 times looser. You are on your way. Now please keep this feeling. If so, you will hit it down the middle all day and reach your goal.
Your tips are so easy to understand and put into practical use. Paul you have really improved my golf game . At 68 a consistent 6 handicapper. Kudos to my
“Swing Doctor” keep up the great work.
Thanks so much. Simple is the key for sure. So glad you are improving. That's what it's all about. Keep up the good work.
Paul, you sir are the best teacher ever. I am 58 years old and have been playing since I was 13. I have had many lessons from different Pros and never has it been so easy to understand and put into play. Thank you..
Thanks so much. I appreciate it. I have been keeping it simple going into my 33rd year. Understanding it half the battle. I knew this from lesson 1. Then you need to work on a few moves. You watch your ball and it will tell you exactly what to do.
Yes. It really took a while for me to understand “swing first then naturally hit a ball squarely” vs. “just want to hit a ball”. My experience tell me as long as I have a mindset wanting to hit a ball, then I am using my arms. I just need to trust if I swing a club correctly (i.e. grip, setup, backswing and follow through) then I can perfectly hit a ball.
Glad you made the switch. This is exactly what everyone needs to do.
The fact that I don't think about my hands or arms at all during the swing has totally changed how I hit a ball. Now if I can only learn to freaking putt.
Great tips, as usual, Paul! I love your passion, humor, and candor, extremely refreshing. Makes me want to bolt from work right now and hit the range!!
Great to hear! Thanks.
That is me today! Golf is so important to me. Second cancer surgery this year and I realize it is even more important now! How did it go Mark as I notice it is a 2 year old post!
Started to watch you a couple weeks ago. Truly enjoy your descriptions of why we do what we do.
Thanks and welcome
This is exactly what I am doing wrong. I'm only using my left leg and not hedging. I'm all arm and the wrists are not loose. When I was playing well people said it looked like I was hardly swinging! Everyone needs to watch this. Staples taken out today in my back, I can't wait to do this. I will watch this daily because it is easy and spot on. No arms people!
Yep, sounds like you tightened up. You have been loose before so let's get it back. Glad you are recovering.
Ain’t it amazing how we can be so good at throwing a ball, loading up on the left leg and it’s instep having almost the perfect golf swing, But put a club in our hands and a golf ball on the ground and we can completely abandon this, and want to hit with the arms and hands. Theoretically I should be a great golfer. I could throw a ball further than just about anyone else, when I was younger. I’m letting your videos brainwash out of me years and years of trying to hit with the arms and hands. I’m going to get there. I know what you are talking about. However there was a time for a long time when I didn’t have the intellect to receive it. I wasn’t ready to receive it. When the student is ready the teacher will appear. All I can say is, better late than never. Thank you Paul
That is because of human nature. I wrote about this in my first book published in 2001 yet no one is talking about it. Golf is the only game with the ball stationary. This allows human nature to tell you to hit the object and hit it hard. In doing so, you will take the easy way out and hit solely with the arms. So from ball 1 an adult hits they have done it the wrong way. If you have the experience of being a good thrower of the ball you need to memorize this feeling and apply it to your shots. This is the way to power your swing. You need to watch these:
th-cam.com/video/fuOJxv_22Hk/w-d-xo.html
Then:
th-cam.com/video/7z5eUcSwlSk/w-d-xo.html
Then every day you hold the club at kneed high and do practice swings feeling this action. I would watch this one too:
th-cam.com/video/gIp4ifKuZIw/w-d-xo.html
(listen carefully to what I say in that one)
I do not give my exact positions away on youtube. I hint at it in this one.
Just returned to golf after a 4 year break. I am 54 years old and struggled to hit driver straight and long, after watching your videos about relaxing swing, tried it on the range and added up 30 yards on my carry and straightened my drive. Thank you. 👍👍👍👍
Very good. Now you see it. Just keep this feeling. As much as you want to give it more do so with your legs and hips not your hands and arms.
Thank you for showing the correct way without locking up and not trying to muscle the ball! You are a great instructor. I have watched a lot of instruction, but you are by far the best to instruct us on a pain free golf swing! Very much appreciated!!! You explain a pain free golf swing to the "tee" Thank you!!!!!!
If you swing all tight and hard how can you not hurt yourself. Loose is such a huge key. Once I get people not trying to swing as hard as they can they feel the pain disappear. Keep at up the good work. Many more years of great golf in your future.
I just started golfing this year and driving has been the most challenging. I couldnt figure out how to hit, where to stand, how much to takeback and this guy literally teaches you the in the easiest way possible that amazes me! Ive been able to hit my driver with more confidence all thanks 😊
Very good. I love hearing it. Keep at it.
This is SO TRUE and the biggest reason golf is so hard. The best lesson all time on TH-cam.
This is what is what is holding everyone back yet no one talks about it. I have been saying this for 31+ years now. If you know it then you can try to go against it. Once you do, you get the effortless golf swing.
Paul, I am amazed how much I have improved with just watching your videos... You really are the best coach I have seen on TH-cam... I will be coming to see you this year for some hands on lessons.... I can only imagine what you we see when I work with you... Thanks for sharing all your great information!
Thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it. You have to keep it simple. If so, you would understand it, try it and hopefully keep doing it. Glad you did and you are seeing the results. I will be back teaching March 15th to about June 15th. It would be great to work with you. Maybe we can video it for a YT tip. Contact me here if you can make it: paulwilsongolf.com
240? 'Yeah I can fly it by you.'
Classic!
Exactly.
Great video. I've been trying to figure out your thoughts about head motion, and I had interpreted some of it badly.
Glad it was helpful! My thoughts. Move your head.
Huge fan of this swing. I play to an 8, and walk on alot and everyone I play with are always surprised how far I hit it because of the effortless motion. I am also 60 yrs old, and play 6500 yd courses. The full body works out of greenside bunkers also. I made the change 3 years ago because I was sore after each round. No longer a problem. Never thought I would be a single digit again. Good stuff.
Thank you for the support. It's great when you can see them scratching their heads at how you are hitting it like that with no effort. Yes, I will be doing a bunker tip shortly. You are getting ahead of me. Nice.
You are incredible, thank you! You have definitely helped me with my driver. I used to have a fast chicken swing, lol.
Great to hear!
Glad to help!
I agree!
Only his watch his instructional golf videos and much better as a result ... A quick scan at the range tells me that most people hit with their arms.. Hit w body/hips with loose wrists is all I think now. Thanks Paul!
Yes, most are hitting. It's a serious problem. As I keep getting to more and more people word will spread and people will start powering it with the body. Once that happens everyone will start improving.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. This tip REALLY helped me a lot. No more "tight" low back pain. I feel more loose now. 👍🏼
Great to hear! I keep telling everyone my swing does not hurt your body. You're proof. Great feeling. Now you can enjoy it more.
Shit, is this why my lower back hurts?
Great tips Paul. I have watched a lot of your videos and while I haven't really added distance I have done the same distance more consistently and with less effort. The only nit picking I will do on this one is that I, like a lot of amateurs, tend to sway too much in the swing and the best way to keep from doing it is to try to keep the head still. I think if you try to put your weight on your right side your head might move a little naturally but if you purposely move your head to your right side its going to do too much so and promote swaying. Kind of like your point about not bumping or sliding your hips on the downswing because if you make the right turn and follow through that hip slide will happen on its own. Just my two cents.
Thanks. I did say move the head and load the weight on the instep. Swaying is a huge problem. So feel the weight 80% on the instep as you hit the top.
I'm 68 years old, I have implemented your instruction and have really played so much better! I mean I'm playing with son and he can't believe how good I swing thanks to your instruction! By the way, I'm still hanging with young guys still thanks to your great instruction. Love your instruction, loving golf again.
So glad you are doing well. Great feeling when you can hang with younger players for sure. Stay loose as this is where the power comes from. If so, you will be able to do it forever.
First TH-cam instructor I liked well enough to hit Subscribe. Thx for all you do Paul
Thanks so much. I just keep it simple and real. Some people don't like to hear the truth. Working on your swing is work. Be careful not to work on too much at once and try to do daily practice swings at home. This is the fastest way to get this stuff.
A GREAT coach with simply analysis!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much.
Thank You Paul. I will definitely be working on this more
Please do!
Tks. Paul. You do a great job of breaking the game down to its simplistic common denominator.
Thanks so much. Simple is the key for sure.
After watching Tiger’s son Charlie Woods reach the green on his second shot on a Par 5 with a fairway metal, I realized that he implements the same concept you are teaching. He can’t be stronger than me so how did he do it? Obviously he’s using his lower body and hips plus the timing of his upper body where his arms and loose wrists just follow. I watched his swing in slow motion and it’s exactly like your hip rotation and your lag drills. Your “back to the ball” hip rotation has helped me the most and repetition. Thank you for your great lessons.
He sure does. Every good player is using the lower body. Just switch the power source. It has to feel like you are not hitting or helping the shot in any way with the arms. If you are not using your arms you have to be using your body.
Great Lesson! Being athletic with your lower body makes hitting the ball so much easier with every club.
So true!
Simply the very best channel.
Wow, thanks!
Thankyou Paul. I do understand your tips and explanations and I try them in the course.......you are helping me a lot. 💚💚
That's great! I love hearing it. Keep at it.
I have learned so much from your videos! I definitely want to visit your school in Vegas! Great reason to go.
Glad you like the videos. I literally just posted my school dates today. You can find them at paulwilsongolf.com top navigation go to "Schools" be great to meet and work with you.
great tips Paul, thank you for the clear explanation, I've been watching golf videos for so many years but this is first time , I finally get it. I Can wait to start putting it into practice.
Glad it helped. I will explain it so there is no confusion. Finally, people will start to improve.
Very awesome stuff, thank you Paul!
Glad you liked it!
To amplify Mark's comment paul wilson is the best golf coach I've seen, bar none. I have seen at least six or seven ideas in a short time that are easy to implement. Better yet they all tie together in a seamless manner. One idea doesn't send you down a blind alley. Keep making as many videos as you can crank out.
Thank you for the kind words and support. I appreciate it.
I find your tips very helpful. Thank you.
I'm so glad!
Paul, I went from an 18 handicap to a 10 this year, and the only change I made to my game were the tips I took away from watching your videos... thank you!
Very good. That's some major improvement. I love it. Keep up the good work. Single digits is the new goal.
U r absolutely right paul...the problem is the ball...u r awesome...makes me thinking outside the box😁
Glad to hear it
Have been watching Paul's videos for the last 3 weeks. More great information here that all other online instructors on line. I o like Chris Ryan, but for me lately Paul addresses my game the best. Thanks......
Awesome, thank you! Chris is good too. I watch his tips. Just stick with the teacher that works for you. Too many people jump around. We teachers all have different views on the golf swing and say things differently. You don't want to get confused. Thanks for the support.
Congrats on 100k subscribers! Paul, can you discuss what kind of head movement is acceptable, and what is excessive (and probably a sign of a larger problem)? Thank you very much for sharing all this experience!
Thank you. Exciting times. Now 500k then 1M. I move my head a lot. I typically say 3-5". Jim McLean measured pro head movement in July 2001 golf digest. Tour average was 3.6" amateur average was .7. I would move it as much as you can so long as the weight is on your instep of the back foot at the top.
Excellent question and great, sensible answer.
Thank you for sharing this, Paul. I find that your instructions and analogies are crystal clear and make a lot of sense. Would love to hear your thoughts about early extension and how that plays into what you discussed here. Thanks in advance and cheers!
I shot a tip on it. Fix it in 5 mins.
Will post soon.
I really like your approach to mastering the golf swing. Cheers
Thanks 👍
“Satisfaction in your hips!” I hear ya!
Exactly.
Great video Paul I have being using my arms for years had my right hip replaced last year and starting to feel left one starting to go the same way, just to let you know though my driving has really got much using your video,s but irons are a disaster but will keep trying this out.
Glad you liked it. Perfect timing for you. I just posted this tip today: th-cam.com/video/gJOq_LO6oRg/w-d-xo.html Now you can fix your irons too. You will be unbeatable.
Thank you very much Paul! Love your channel and swing philosophy!
I appreciate that!
Sometimes on the internet you get solutions to your problems. Thanks Mr. Wilson.
Yes, the answers are here.
@@paulwilsongolf holy shit you actually replied! Mr. Wilson I enjoy your videos because you don't simply tell me to open/close my club/body or whatever. YOU TEACH CONCEPTS, which improved my game today by 15strokes! MOSTLY from watching your hit longer drives videos. HIT WITH YOUR BODY AND NOT YOUR ARMS. I hit my furthest drive today (300)and got a birdie ! Corona virus lockdown where i'm at so all the golf courses will be closed for a month. HOT DAMN 4 PARS AND A BIRDIE. Thanks Mr. Wilson!!!! all the way from Guam.
The best golf instructor in the world, bar none!
Thank you for the support. I appreciate it.
Great video that explains how you should use the body to generate the power in the swing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You make it so easy to understand and simple to perform. Suggest a new title "Play Golf Simple"
Ha. Can't change now.
I fully agree with your teaching philosophy.
Thanks. Glad we are on the same page. Stay focused and you will play great golf.
Bruce Lee’s strength comes from Lee controlling his entire body with pinpoint precision. Instead of relying on just a punch, Lee started with explosive knee extension, which twisted his hips, which thrust his shoulder and arm forwards. This is relatable to your teachings. Thank you Paul
Exactly. It's frustrating to get people to actually do it though. As much as I explain it to them and they logically get it what do they do ... whack as hard as they can. People just have to try a different way. Once they get results they will never go back to hitting.
Well done Paul ,congrats on reaching the 100k mark,next stop,200k.
My goal is 500k. Got to think BIG! Then 1M.
Thanks. Exciting times.
This is so true but so difficult to execute for me. I heard a good tip the other day, hit your driver with the same effort you hit a wedge into the green. I'll try alternating those clubs at the range to see if I can stop killing the driver.
Well, not sure you want to be that weak. Think 50% until you hit the majority of fairways.
@@paulwilsongolf I need to dial the effort way down. Injured my elbow wailing away.
50% is going to be similar to 100 yard wedge for me.
And you're so right about being drained after a round with a strained swing!
Thanks for the reply Paul.
Only if i could come to US to get a live lesson. Many thanks for great tips Paul.
Thank you. I can actually work with anyone, anywhere in the world now with my new app. It is live, video coaching. You can find out more here: bodyswing.com/coachlink People who have used it are loving it because now they know what to work on. This is not swing analysis. This is live video coaching. Take a look.
Love these tips. 👌🏌🏿♀️Awesome stuff
Thank you do much.
Great video as always brother! Fantastic tips and truths about golf and how to things work / should work! And congrats on 100k subscribers buddy! You deserve them! Keep up the great work!
I also used your tips for swings with a bad back...and they are helping me a bit. Surgery on my back coming soon....
Thanks. I appreciate it. Next goal is 500k. Things are about to get crazy. Help a lot of golfers (finally) play better golf. Yeah, gotta be careful with the back surgery. My brother had 3 or 4 now. Rest up.
You hit the nail on the head. Great video. Greetings from Helsinki
You sure do. More to come.
Thanks Paul. Great info!
Glad it was helpful!
Congrats on 100k subscribers🏌🏻♂️
Thank you so much 😀
Great tips Paul!
Glad you like them!
Have a great weekend coach 🤩
You too!
Hi Paul...a friend suggested I check out your video of hitting irons better because of the loose wrists. Fabulous video and I have almost binged your entire set. I have been a arms/hands player and have been struggling to say the least. I’m a relatively seasoned player who handicaps in the single digits but when I was following your drill I experienced a freedom with my swing and knew it was time to check the body swing. So I played today and knew that I would probably score poorly as it was my first time out with a different swing philosophy. But I was actually quite surprised with my game.
Where I got into trouble was on the back nine when I began focusing on my hips and before I knew it I was all over the place.
So my question is how to swing without thinking of a certain body part......I need to be able to just swing....will certain drills ingrain that ability to be effortless and know that I am sequencing properly?
Thank you
Peter
That's great. Thanks for checking them out. Making changes take time but I'm glad you some some promising results. This is what is coming if you keep working on it. You need to work on this more and know the moves then bring it to the course. Can't be thinking too much out there. You are coiling and uncoiling. Hinging and rehinging. Then you are not trying to hit or help the shot with your arms. So you work on the grip first here: th-cam.com/video/jQZLp8bF-Ww/w-d-xo.html With that grip start hinging and rehinging here: th-cam.com/video/6ZeTqcz2pmE/w-d-xo.html you can even hit some: th-cam.com/video/sZ2-dqOausU/w-d-xo.html once you get that you are attaching the arm unit to your body. You coil going back then uncoil as I show in tons of my hip tips. Keep at it and give it time. You will be amazed.
Great stuff. Hips and legs. New swing thought for the range.
Very good. Get ready to hit it long and straight.
Thanks Paul for all you do you are the best
I appreciate that!
Great tips Paul! I have one question concerning my left foot. My left heal come up in my backswing not my entire foot just my heal but it helps me load my right size. I've been told that I should keep my foot planted but it doesn't feel right. What are your thoughts? I don't want to change my swing because I don't think keeping my foot planted could help much. Any comment would be appreciated.
Thanks. I started lifting mine a few years ago. I didn't even know I was doing it. I am fine with it lifting a little. Let's say no more than about 2" unless you are 85 years old and have a severely limited shoulder turn. At that point I would say turn any way you can. For these young flexible players I would say keep it down. I am older and super-tight and have been really working on coiling more so I have started to lift it. If you are like me then lift it a little. Once you are confident with it then stop thinking about it. That alone can drive you crazy.
Worked for me still, congratulations on 100,000 subscribers!
That's great. Thanks for the support. It's getting exciting around here.
Great info !!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent 👌 thank you 🙏
You're most welcome
As a lefty being right handed I had to pretend I was throwing with my left hand, enjoyed the video interesting advice and thought provoking
Hey, whatever works I am okay with it.
That's OK Marty I'm in the same way as you. A lefty playing right handed, but it works. 😀
Good stuff Paul. Very simple and logical
Glad you liked it!
Thank you very much Paul 👍
Very welcome
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Sweet I can feel it
YES!
i prefer the wording "speed source " rather than "power source" with the effortless swing!
That's good too.
Tried it. It works. End of story.
So glad you tried it and were successful. Please remember it into the future.
“Anyone can hit a cigarette butt, but when you put a ball down there it does funny things to you”
Sam Snead
Yep. Human nature.
Really like this guy and watch all his videos
Thanks so much. I appreciate the support.
Another amazing video.
Glad you think so!
I saw jim carry there in nature calls for a minute. With the legs n hips. Lol.. Good video. Lmao...
Lol Funny.
Paul,
Pete here from NZ. I’ve been following you recently and love your stuff!
It aligns with some swing thoughts I’ve been working on recently and my game is really beginning to improve, thanks. I’ve come down from a 24 handicap 2 years ago to 13 handicap at the moment.
However I’m a bit perplexed about you suggesting moving your head back in the backswing, as most of the pros seem to keep their head very steady throughout the swing.
Apart from coming over the top which you have helped me with, my main problem is that my head often moves forward with the downswing and I end up with a pull. So I have to focus on keeping my head behind the hit, and then letting it come up in my finish.
I’m not sure if allowing my head to move back in the backswing is going to be good for me or not. Thoughts?
Cheers, Pete
Glad you like the tips. Thanks. You are not looking close enough at pros head position in the backswing. Watch their left ear relative to the background. You will clearly see the head movement. Also, Jim McLean in the July 2001 issue of golf digest measure head movement of pros into the backswing. Tour average head movement was 3.6" Amateur average was .7" meaning pros move their head while ams don't. Tiger at his best moved 5". So from setup you are coiling back allowing the head to move and weight to load into your back instep/heel at the top. You fire the lower. Your head will move a tiny bit forward as you start to uncoil and allow the weight to shift then it goes back by the time you hit the ball. So keeping your head back is a great thought to stop it coming over the top. th-cam.com/video/LaftJ-yF7pU/w-d-xo.html Also, watch this one: th-cam.com/video/7z5eUcSwlSk/w-d-xo.html
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@@paulwilsongolf thanks very much for this response. Is there an email address I can use for future correspondence?
Great ideas Paul
Glad you like them!
Ditto Mark!!!!
Great tip
Glad it was helpful!
4:40 was my swing before I found this channel 🤪
Yeah, I've seen a lot of those over the years. Hurts just watching it.
This describes me exactly!
It describes about 90% of all golfers out there yet few even know why they are doing it. Glad you understand it.
Paul, I love your instructions. Easy to understand. Question? I am 71 years old have not played in 12 years but getting back into the game. I used to be a long hitter but no more. I have a very bad right hip. I can load on it but it is very painful to fire it as you do. Can I pick up club head speed with a lateral move. Thanks.
Well, speaking of pain in the right hip. Me too from bending down teeing up millions of golf balls. I am in the process of switching to a left sided trigger. Lock the left leg. I am trying to get used to it. Maybe you do the same. Not sure what yours is from but I also connected with Jorge Mendoza at speed-health.com Might want to check him out. I went to 4 doctors. He cured it and I have never even met him. It just started to hurt again the other day due to really firing hard off the right side. Other than that I had zero pain for about 6 months. I know it sounds bizarre but he is amazing.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul, Its arthritis but I will check him out. Once again your golf instructions are great.
Hi Paul, I appreciate your alternative golf swing method, how much thought do you put in to keep your spine angle constant throughout your swing ?
If the person isn't topping it I am not talking about it right away. There are other things I need to fix first. What I have found over the years is turning the arms off affects the spine angle. I do teach this to those having trouble maintaining it: th-cam.com/video/X_pF7x-OCXU/w-d-xo.html
New golfer here. Please explain that arrow on the ball.
For putting. You aim it at your aim point. Not all balls have arrows.
I think Jack Nicklaus would have a vapour lok if you told him to move his head. How bout keeping head still and turning left shoulder behind the ball (Right Hander).
Well, he did pre-set his head to the right. Tiger at his best moved his head 5" Jim McClean July 2001 he measured pros heads at set up and at the top. Tour average was 3.6" of head movement. Amateur average was .7 of an inch. You don't play any other sport or do any athletic motion without moving your head. You want to try it go ahead. Be prepared for pulls, pull hooks, pull slices and no distance. Also, jsut pick out some pros and watch their heads. You will see they move going back.
Love your tips!! What do you think about driver loft and shaft flex etc? Should you go with a lower loft like a 9 degree driver?
Thanks. You need to go to a professional fitter. It is all about what is best for your swing. There is no standard for shaft flex so this can vary from brand to brand.
@@paulwilsongolf I have been to Pro fitters in the past. I bought a new driver, switched from Titleist 913 9.5 degree to a Maverik 10.5 degree and i feel like im popping it up. But I want to get out and try your tip after practicing. I hit it great at first so I think i just got so I was not turning my hips and trying to steer it. Going to Range today! Thank you!
Paul what are your thoughts on some of the training aids out there that shield or hide the ball from sight when hitting shots (can't remember the specific names, but I think there are a few of them that do this out there)? Can these be useful in taking the ball out of the equation when practicing?
For a while there I was looking for one I saw so I could try it. Could never find it. I like the concept more for beginners. The might work but I'm not sure. If you find them let me know. The whole problem is hitting hard with the arms. The harder you hit, it's human nature to look to see what you hit plus this hitting contracts your arm muscles. Need to stop hitting. Also, watch and work on this:
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Paul = philosopher king
I'm just a guy who sees it differently ... okay a philosopher king too.
Yes! I hope my last comment inspired this.
Definitely as well as the 99% of all golfers trying to hammer it as hard as they can.
Hi Paul, I have been playing better golf since purchasing your program. I do have a question. I still have a problem pushing off the instep in the back leg. Not sure if you have more advice on this. I work on it, but it seems I am not getting much push from the back leg. I appreciate any information you can provide. In advance, thank you.
Thanks for the support. There are other triggers that I teach. In the book please refer to page: 136. The easiest/most popular is the belt buckle which is here: th-cam.com/video/RdphthCQ9VM/w-d-xo.html try that one.
Wow, lesson learned, common sense but 💥💥
There has to be a reason everyone is trying to kill it. Now you know.
It’s a combination of anger and little knowledge of the science of ball flight
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Bill Melhorne taught this type of swing. He was so good that Ben Hogan would stop and watch Melhorne hit balls on the practice tee.
Never heard of him but now I have. Check out a bunch of videos. Lots of great stuff. He seems to think it will be natural which it will not. Human nature is fighting you every step of the way. So you need to go against it. I like the rotation , not hitting hard, no sure i like that much hip rotation going back. Will watch more. Thanks.
@@paulwilsongolf Thanks Paul. I'm on board with your method. I need a drill or swing thought to help with early extension + chicken wing.
Wax on, wax off! Great tips!
Oh yeah. Repetition is key. Thanks for watching!
I keep thinking I’m being taught how to use my legs and hips by Chris Farley, RIP brotha, as this guys just like him, but he’s serious 😂
Never heard that one before. I can go even crazier. I am holding back.
I can do practice swing a bit smoothly (in the air) but its difficult to do the same with the ball.
Right. That is exactly what I talked about in the tip. You are trying to hit due to human nature. You need to know that then go against human nature. Watch the tip again if you need to.
So I been playing since I was about 12.. I'm now 49...I'm currently a 4 handicap and im fortunate to be there.. I chip and putt well . But my swing has been not great... I've always swung really hard with my arms and used a strong grip and when I was younger it was fine... but the last few years it been really inconsistant.(I'm old now) I've always had a draw with a strong grip and when it goes bad i tend to get stuck and hook that crap out of it.... i stumbled on your channel about a week ago.. Admittedly I've not been to the range but I've swung the club in my yard a little and took your tips on the effortless swing right to the course.. I've now played 3 rounds.. The first 2 were pretty uneventful there were a few good shots with a bunch of bad ones... Today i played and shot 74 and should have been better... I hit 14 greens and dodnt put well... I haven't honestly seen any distance increase with my driver but it's about the same and as long as I really concentrate on keeping everything slower my accuracy is more consistant... My irons on the other hand seem to have gained a decent amount of height and distance and as long as I focus slowing down and some of your tips my shots were as pure as I've ever hit... only bad shots I hit today were when I kind of lost that focus and inadvertly "went after it" and used to much arms.. Love the channel and keep the videos coming
Glad you like the tips. Thanks for the support. You are starting to see it. A little longer and you will hit it better than ever. Just stick to the plan. Zero arms. It will blow you mind. Then you will realized that you will be able to do it for life.
Soon as you understand what the waggle does. You will hit prime shots. Sets up the whole backswing.
The waggle is important. Did a tip on it here: th-cam.com/video/XEIsPTT6f1Y/w-d-xo.html
@@paulwilsongolf Love this tip. I never understood it because I had my grip wrong. Soon as I had the right grip, it all made sense. Sets me perfectly into my path for the backswing, and from there, you know.