Swing Analysis for a Newbie

[Delaware Golf]

You have very nice tempo. A good smooth motion, which for many is difficult to learn - nice job with that. Decent balance too.

Mainly I see some alignment issues, aiming right, and some tension at address. Your right arm should be much, much more relaxed and is starting from a position that is too high (right wrist not level and right forearm wedge not aligned).

The SW looks pretty good aside from the right arm tension/position, nice divot, which is missing from the 7 iron shot.

Pay particular attention to the shoulder alignment and the right forearm at address.

Also, very important, turn that left foot open about 30 degrees, which should let you move through the shot while keeping the right shoulder from moving 'out' too early.

The 'left foot right toe' drill would be a good one for you. Hit 3/4 9 irons standing on your left foot and keeping your right foot well back (closed stance) and up on your toe. Again, your shoulders are the key alignment. From this position, exaggerate your release/roll and hit some big sweep hooks. You should feel your right shoulder staying more 'behind' and 'under' your left.

Take a divot.

With that tempo and balance, you aren't far from some excellent golf.

I agree with EdZ on the feet and shoulders...see the Tomasello Pivot video for the correct feet fanning (I wouldn't change your stance width)....for the driver you might want to move your ball position back a tad to square up your shoulders....yes, your shoulders are open at address with the driver....

What's interesting about your videos...on the downswing with your Driver you're on Plane!!! With the down the line shot of your 7 iron your coming over the top at the very beginning of the downswing...I suggest you look at that swing in slow motion...the error is your starting the downswing with a rotational move instead of sliding move...look at how the hips and shoulders are moving out (off plane)...the hips need to be sliding parallel to the plane line at the beginning of the downswing...

One thing to pay attention to is overswinging...especially with the driver...(by overswinging, you have put a plane angle shift into your backswing, the goal in stroke pattern 12-2-0 is a zero plane angle variation)...one thing I learned with Tomasello, when the right hip stops rotating in the backswing your swing ends. See 12-13-0-24..."Clear Right Hip"...then read 10-15-B and pay attention to what Homer says about overswinging. If you pay attention to the right hip, I guarantee your swing will end with the clubshaft in parallel position at the top. By monitoring the right hip and stopping your backswing when the right hip stops rotating, you will eliminate your plane angle shift and generate more accurate shots on a consistent basis....hmmmm machine like accuracy.

You have the makings of a great TGM golf swing...keep up the good work.


DG