My Swing (superflyby)

[superflyby]

I've been Playing Golf for: 23 years

My current handicap index or average score is: 10

My typical ball flight is: High, baby fade

The shot I hate or the "miss" I'm trying to reduce/eliminate is: Slice

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Videos:

Haven't video'd my swing in quite a long time, so it was pretty interesting to see what I'm doing these days. Would really like to hear some of your thoughts on what I'm doing wrong and what I'm doing right!

I'm quite obviously getting very steep in my downswing, which I never realised I did. Probably explains why I've gone from hitting draws to baby fades and the occasional pull. Gets a bit outside-in, which isn't ideal.

I'm also really surprised to see my right foot raise so early in my downswing, never thought I did that and I'm not sure whether it's actually detrimental. I've got quite active legs in my down swing, they get moving really early and probably slide too much unfortunately.

I'm working on a better turn in my back swing, rotating my shoulders a bit more; which should mean I get better rotation into impact, flatten out my swing plane and sort out that little fade.

I'm pretty consistent with my driver, hit the ball about 290-300yds and definitely hit more fairways than I miss, but it would be nice to make some improvements.

Keep in mind, this is the first time I've hit this driver since my fitting and it was quite a change from an old 290cc Mizuno T-Zoid T3 to my new i20, looks like I'm swinging a watermelon on a toothpick!

[iacas]

You're going to have to shorten your arm swing and keep the right elbow straighter, but that's down on the list for now:

[superflyby]

Hey iacas, Thanks so much for replying, really appreciate your thoughts! You've pointed out a few things that I've honestly not even noticed, I've never been much of a technician with my swing. Really great advice though, can definitely see why those things would be detrimental and definitely gives me something to work on. Something I have been trying (not on that swing) is really getting my left arm tucked under my chin, which in turn straightens it out I think, as well as shortening my swing. This is in conjunction with a better shoulder turn. Would that be a good thing to work on? It feels pretty weird as I've basically had the same swing my whole golfing life, but I get pretty good results on that swing, no more fades, better release into impact and it's much easier to draw on command. Will have to keep an eye on my hip angle, never noticed that they flatten out. Probably doesn't help that I really bend my knees in my backswing, no idea why I do that haha! Thanks again! Jon

[iacas]

Originally Posted by superflyby

Something I have been trying (not on that swing) is really getting my left arm tucked under my chin, which in turn straightens it out I think, as well as shortening my swing. This is in conjunction with a better shoulder turn. Would that be a good thing to work on? It feels pretty weird as I've basically had the same swing my whole golfing life, but I get pretty good results on that swing, no more fades, better release into impact and it's much easier to draw on command.

Teeter totter: right shoulder and hip go up, left shoulder (and hip slightly) go down (as they all rotate).

[superflyby]

Alright, I'll definitely keep that in mind next time I hit the range, will post back on the results for sure!

Thanks again!!