Non-Traditional Golf Swing Discussion

scotts33 · 2018-09-08T18:16:05+00:00

Since, there seems some interest in non-traditional methods of the golf swing. Here are 3 that I have tried or used. There are more but these three I feel...

fatshot

garyt1957 Thanks! No, I did not join....pretty expensive, IIRC. I go to Youtube, type in Jim Venetos,
and all sorts of his 2 or 3 minute tips come up. He seems like kind of a strange dude, but his swing (or my
interpretation of it!) has worked out pretty well for me. Like any other method, I have to go back and rewatch
a few every now and then....

...Having read the link, I'm not sure I would join! I wouldn't want to have an instructor bug me about practicing, etc.,
no matter how well intentioned he may be. At 75 years old, I wouldn't want that. As it is, I play twice a week and practice once a week. OTOH, it would be useful to be able to ask questions and get feedback, etc., but only
when I feel like I'm struggling.

north-bc

If you go to the Alternative Golf Swing forum, the is a long post with a couple of guys that have joined JV’s sipeogram and have some pretty good insight on how the swing works. On guy posts some of his lesson videos for all to see as well

garyt1957

So I've been continuing to work with the Triangulaid, Easiest Swing, Zen Golf, type of swing where everything is loosey goosey and there's no thought of positions, planes, etc. Seems to be working really well, especially with driver and any teed up ball. Irons are still a work in progress but FW's off the turf are no problem.
Last two rounds I hit 5 drives of 250-255. I haven't hit 5 drives that long in the last three years. A few others in the 240's. I'm also using a bit of Monte Scheinblum's "No turn cast swing". So far so good. But I've had plenty of "Eureka" moments that only lasted a round or two so we'll see going forward.

pellmell

The golf swing is an athletic endeavor necessitating power. It's not a lethargic process. Just look at the swings of some of the best players, Jones, Snead, Hogan, Palmer, Player, Nicklaus.

scotts33

pellmell The golf swing is an athletic endeavor necessitating power. It's not a lethargic process. Just look at the swings of some of the best players, Jones, Snead, Hogan, Palmer, Player, Nicklaus.

Nicklaus Foot Action. This is NOT modern PGA torque and resistance IMO.

pellmell

scotts33 This is Nicklaus in his prime with a swing that's as good as any on tour today.

rsvman2

I have watched some of those Zen golf videos and I like them. Makes me wish I had those board things that he puts under the guys' feet. I like that other than the foot action, he doesn't talk about positions or anything like that at all.

scotts33

rsvman2 I have watched some of those Zen golf videos and I like them. Makes me wish I had those board things that he puts under the guys' feet. I like that other than the foot action, he doesn't talk about positions or anything like that at all.

I made a foot board like Marcus's takes awhile to get the hang of it. I am working on #2 foot board iteration. Agree on your > rsvman2

he doesn't talk about positions or anything like that at all.

IMO that's what golfers struggle with too worried about hand, arm positions and keeping club on plane. Golfers that do that are mostly hand and arm swingers and don't have any lower body foot action.

DonM

Jack's swing destroyed his hip, though.

scotts33

DonM Jack's swing destroyed his hip, though.

Noted reverse C position player. I believe that's where back and hip problems can start.

Gary Player no issues and shifted all weight to left side front foot no reverse C.

Eguller

DonM Jack's swing destroyed his hip, though.

There is a never ending list of pro golfers physical aliments that have in some cases shortened their careers.
It is more interesting to look at the swings of those who had long careers and very few issues.

garyt1957

DonM Jack's swing destroyed his hip, though.

Did it though? Play enough years at the level these guys do and hit as many balls and things are likely to break down. Tom Watson has had both hips replaced. None of us will hit as many balls in 10 years as some of those guys do in one.

DonM

OK, here's my swing. Well, it's today's version. I'm trying to get more upright like Bryson instead of a little flatter like Moe. The flatter swing has been a failure for irons and hybrids. Here I'm using an upright iron. This particular swing was pretty short in the backswing. I'm usually going back little longer but not much. It's very much arms-dominated. I'd like to use my body more but it's hard to break the old habit.

I had been messing around making some JV swings and it occurred to me that this swing here is a lot like a JV swing except it's square. Am I kidding myself about that?

scotts33

pellmell This is Nicklaus in his prime with a swing that's as good as any on tour today.

Agreed and look how he lifts his left heel with a mid-iron. Even more so with a driver. How many modern PGA tour players lift their left heel today? Maybe 1 to 3. Noted is Francesco Molinari. I can't think of any others.

Eguller

scotts33 I can't think of any others.

Wolff currently lifts his as high as anyone in history.

scotts33

Eguller Wolff currently lifts his as high as anyone in history.

Good point Dan. I don't watch most of the younger set. Not a fan of bomb and gouge. But I believe most would agree modern game is built on torque and resistance.

pellmell

Eguller

Bubba

Eguller

scotts33

Thus the number of injuries and ailments.

scotts33

pellmell Bubba

OK 3....how many others?

scotts33

Eguller Thus the number of injuries and ailments.

Exactly that's my point. Think of all the old timers the greats. Bobby Jones, Hogan, Snead, Palmer, Player, Nicklaus all lifted their left heel. They did the turn-turn move with less stress on their bodies. They also used great hand action but it wasn't the end of all of their games.

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