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...

Typhoon

fatshot I am probably the most LOW-TECH person on this discussion board !!!!! 😜

We should have a thread for that!😁. There’d be a lot of competition.

Sneakylong

garyt1957

Yeah, I think he’s mentioned he’s an assistant coach. He does speak of playing well in amateur events and did well in some tournament in Long Beach when he was younger.

You can tell he can play. He has a fast swing speed and can smoke the ball.

azgreg

Here's a cool video put out by Jim Venetos.

DonM

azgreg Wow, he has impressive distance control with his wedges. Wow.

sdandrea1

azgreg

Ok, that's not a golf course.

azgreg

Back on topic. Over the last 4-5 years (maybe more) I've tried a number of these swings that claim to be better for the back. I've come to the realization that if I get the set-up right; alignment, grip, etc. and get the first 8-12 inches of the backswing right (for me that's making sure I turn my lead shoulder down and under my chin), the chances I'll hit a good shot are very high. I think my time in dabbling in non-traditional swings is over except for maybe the practice of keeping most of my weight on the front foot throughout the swing as I struggle in shifting my weight back to the front foot.

DonM

azgreg There is an instructor, maybe Mike Adams but maybe not, who teaches based on front, middle, rear post concepts. Complete with tests to see which of the three you are. It’s interesting. Going by what I recall and based on what you said there, you might be a front post golfer.

KCee

azgreg I agree. If I set up well and have a good takeaway I'll usually hit a decent shot and if not my miss is better.

With my irons (only carrying up to 6i now) I do tend to favor staying more on my lead foot and hitting more of a punch shot. I know I can hit it at least a club further with a full swing, but the punch is so much more consistent in direction and yardage. I guess it's my version of stack and tilt.

braveheart

KCee
Did something like that last night with irons on my last 5 shots. All were struck well high and straight. Hmm, hope it isn’t WOOD (works on one day).

azgreg

sdandrea1 Ok, that's not a golf course.

But it has flag sticks.

sdandrea1

azgreg But it has flag sticks.

Nevertheless.......

azgreg

sdandrea1 Nevertheless.......

Flagsticks................in holes.

your argument is invalid

sdandrea1

azgreg your argument is invalid

I get that a lot

fatshot

Reminds me of the "golf course" I set up around our yard when I was about 11 or 12 years old. It had about 3 "holes"
of about 50 yards each.....and putting was just as unpredictable as it is at this "course" in Maine. But, Hey....I was a KID!!! 😂

sdandrea1

Back on topic. Can someone describe/define exactly what a "traditional" golf swing is? What is the baseline or standard that these other swings deviate from?

scotts33

sdandrea1 Can someone describe/define exactly what a "traditional" golf swing is? What is the baseline or standard that these other swings deviate from?

Since, I started the discussion, my definition is basic modern PGA type swings resist with lower body double plane swings. Basically what's taught by PGA instructors nowadays. That's how I look at it. I am sure others look at it differently.

Bravopilot

sdandrea1 Bet most here do not swing close to the same as others.

Bravopilot

sdandrea1 Thread jack extraordinaire😎

garyt1957

sdandrea1 Back on topic. Can someone describe/define exactly what a "traditional" golf swing is? What is the baseline or standard that these other swings deviate from?

It's like porn, you know it when you see it.

sdandrea1

scotts33 Since, I started the discussion, my definition is basic modern PGA type swings resist with lower body double plane swings. Basically what's taught by PGA instructors nowadays. That's how I look at it. I am sure others look at it differently.

Thanks for that, Scott. Do you know the history of when that became standard? I'm just curious. I know Johnny Miller had a big reverse C, but don't know if he used the X factor resistant stuff. Arnie and Jack were special. Ben Hogan seemed 'traditional' to me by your definition. Bobby Jones?

scotts33

Bravopilot Bet most here do not swing close to the same as others.

If you look at the PGA now most are much the same cookie cutter swings not like the old PGA of the 50s/60's and earlier.

Scheffler even with his different foot work is much the same they ALL resist with their lower body to develop power and distance and double planers other than Bryson. There are a few different but most of them all want to look like Adam Scott. JMO.

Bravopilot

scotts33 Agree, relative to pros and scratch players. I was only thinking about GolfBuzz players. I do like Sheffler's follow through, not so cookie cutter like.

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