I'll probably have some additional questions tomorrow (as I'll be indoors due to the persistent heavy rain) when I read the posts in more detail. However, I thought I would make a quick comment regarding setup alignments. It could just be the camera angles (in reference to the DTL view in
), but to me it appears that my feet are closed and my shoulders are open. Am I imagining things or should I get back to the basics and practice my setup alignments?
I'll probably have some additional questions tomorrow (as I'll be indoors due to the persistent heavy rain) when I read the posts in more detail. However, I thought I would make a quick comment regarding setup alignments. It could just be the camera angles (in reference to the DTL view in
), but to me it appears that my feet are closed and my shoulders are open. Am I imagining things or should I get back to the basics and practice my setup alignments?
NOt say you can set up any ole way you want to . . . but I'd say set up is more of a preference in way or if you want to be systmatic about it there are certainly ways to alter your set up depending on the intended shot. . . . . That being said with regards to your set up . . . no glaring issues. IMO it's deeper hand path, center the head and keep it centered . . . get your pivot (hips) working more effectively.
You can take my flying wedges, but it will be from my cold dead hands
Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket
NOt say you can set up any ole way you want to . . . but I'd say set up is more of a preference in way or if you want to be systmatic about it there are certainly ways to alter your set up depending on the intended shot. . . . . That being said with regards to your set up . . . no glaring issues. IMO it's deeper hand path, center the head and keep it centered . . . get your pivot (hips) working more effectively.
Bucket, what about the Arm Set of TGM? It was the first thing Yoda worked on with me. If Im not mistaken it's what Brian Gay credits his recent success to. Hogan did it.
The level left wrist, the on plane right arm. Its the first thing I check when things are off. Its often the thing that seems to set things right. Id rather quit the game than go back to low hands!
Bucket, what about the Arm Set of TGM? It was the first thing Yoda worked on with me. If Im not mistaken it's what Brian Gay credits his recent success to. Hogan did it.
The level left wrist, the on plane right arm. Its the first thing I check when things are off. Its often the thing that seems to set things right. Id rather quit the game than go back to low hands!
Sure . . . if he wants to do that . . . certainly a valid procedure. He had just mentioned alignment of feet and shoulders . . . heck you got dudes lining up all over the place winning majors. That dingdong dude that doesn't have any endorsements Ryan Moore aims 40 degrees left of his target and can draw it or cut it to it. In my opinion that is not where I'd start with this dude. He maintains his wedges nicely IMO. For him I like handpath and hip motion. But you could certainly adjust set up to preference or shot.
Sure . . . if he wants to do that . . . certainly a valid procedure. He had just mentioned alignment of feet and shoulders . . . heck you got dudes lining up all over the place winning majors. That dingdong dude that doesn't have any endorsements Ryan Moore aims 40 degrees left of his target and can draw it or cut it to it. In my opinion that is not where I'd start with this dude. He maintains his wedges nicely IMO. For him I like handpath and hip motion. But you could certainly adjust set up to preference or shot.
K, I do respect your analysis, honestly, always have, but I'd put money on Drew or Yoda getting that Left Wrist Level at Address. And achieved by adjusting the Right Arm Flying Wedge as opposed to the left hand or something. It isnt a popular address position I agree. But almost every good golfer gets there at Impact so why not start that way at Address? No change to your Swing Radius required. Plus there's some magic there, in my opinion.
Ive spent a few days with Lynn , not sure how many now, 10, 12? I dunno, anyways we worked on the Level Left Wrist day one........it took me most of the morning to get it right. After that we broke for lunch to celebrate it was that hard. But Lynn told me "that Level Left Wrist alone will see you accomplish your goals in golf". I was a bit taken aback by his statement to tell you the truth. But, he was right.
And so I feel compelled to share the story and the Level Left Wrist. Hogan's pistol shoot'n deal. Although some guys dont do it and might even have good reason. You have options, lots of them. But Im not going to change that one.
Are you referring to the uncocking of the wrists slightly at address? I experimented briefly with that, but I couldn't hit anything decently. Perhaps I was executing it incorrectly.
Are you referring to the uncocking of the wrists slightly at address? I experimented briefly with that, but I couldn't hit anything decently. Perhaps I was executing it incorrectly.
Yes in a way. The Left Wrist ideally cocks and uncocks on plane. Its range of motion goes from Fully cocked to fully uncocked. This is a major source of power for the Swinger, the so called Power Accumulator #2 with its associated Pressure Point #2. Most every good golfer makes contact with Left Wrist in a Level position but on its way to Fully Uncocked.........there a little mustard saved for the ball. Most every good golfer makes contact with the Right Arm on the Plane of the clubshaft. And so Homer reasoned it would be easier , more efficient to simply start from a similar position at Address. The left wrist level, the right arm on the same plane as the shaft. Research "the Flying Wedges".
TGM is a catalogue of swing components, trillions of them, there is no one way thought Homer but if there is a tell tale sign of a TGM practitioner this "ARm Set" at Address would be it.
It is awkward at first, with Lynns guidance it took me a few hours before I stopped reverting to low hands. But when you get it, it'll make a difference. The secret to setting the Left Wrist at Level is to adjust it with the Right Forearm Flying Wedge.
Its not a common look at Address , its awkward at first but Hogan , Knudson , Moe Norman and others did it. Ill never go back. In the course of a lesson with Lynn he'll touch on this early , maybe even first thing.
The Flying Wedges are structure plane and simple. Like a wall stands at 90 degrees to a floor in the ideal. The Right Forearm Flying Wedge whether you're Hitting or Swinging is a mechanical alignment that will obliterate the ball. Interestingly , if you grab a club try to bend the shaft with the head buried in the ground ............you will naturally adopt this alignment in your effort. Like the wall being at right angles to the floor , its just the way things are. Its not a golf law its a universal law.
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. I honestly appreciated every post. However, I have decided to start taking instruction from Paul Hart (my first lesson was today) due to the confusion and frustration associated with trying to troubleshoot issues over the internet. If you guys are interested, I'll continue to post updates on my progress.
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