How important is a steady head and centered turn in the golf swing?

[Mike Boatright]

5 minutes ago, natureboy said:

I think in 'Golf My Way' Nicklaus talked about using a mental image of a sprinter in starting blocks for his trail foot. He made a huge turn, but didn't sway.

I never said swaying is a good thing? I narrowed my stance a bit reduced my sway and I think my timing was good today. Something we can all strive for that's what this forum is about fixing our faults and making our weakness our strengths.

[natureboy]

3 minutes ago, Mike Boatright said:

I never said swaying is a good thing?

I didn't say you did. I offered you a mental picture / feel that was important to a great golfer who made a big (slightly 'unorthodox') turn on the backswing. Maybe try playing with it?

[freshmanUTA]

13 hours ago, Mike Boatright said:

I'm kinda dyslexic however I usually find an easy way that make sense to me based on my high iq and eventually I simplify it. 

Cmon man, you're reaching. I have an IQ of 144, and I had a 34 on my ACT in High School. Does that mean I simplify the golf swing to the point where I hit perfect shots despite my flaws? No. Intelligence has very little if anything to do with the golf swing. If you know what to practice you can learn the golf swing it's not an IQ test. The pros aren't taking classes from Harvard to get them the competitive edge..

 

The people on this forum want to help you. There's LSW, the My Swing Threads always get great suggestions on what to work on, and there's always playing tips for people that ask and not just say "This way is right" or try to defend an irrational argument, irrationally.

 

Good Luck with your swing man, you seem like a great guy.

[Mike Boatright]

11 minutes ago, natureboy said:

thanks

 

4 minutes ago, freshmanUTA said:

Cmon man, you're reaching. I have an IQ of 144, and I had a 34 on my ACT in High School. Does that mean I simplify the golf swing to the point where I hit perfect shots despite my flaws? No. Intelligence has very little if anything to do with the golf swing. If you know what to practice you can learn the golf swing it's not an IQ test. The pros aren't taking classes from Harvard to get them the competitive edge..

 

The people on this forum want to help you. There's LSW, the My Swing Threads always get great suggestions on what to work on, and there's always playing tips for people that ask and not just say "This way is right" or try to defend an irrational argument, irrationally.

 

Good Luck with your swing man, you seem like a great guy.

Oh no your confused it's my lack of intelligence I watched the videos and didn't really get it. I was stating the truth in a dry humorous way that you just didn't get the punchline  I was referring to the fact That I kinda got it in my own way it's what I usually do the a4-swing key thing didn't make sense to me. reaching no I was being sarcastic.

[boogielicious]

8 hours ago, Mike Boatright said:

I'll be posting more videos when I feel it's where I want and respect honest and credible feedback.

Just a heads up Ernest don't try to be cool by putting others down show some class man!

I think he is frustrated, as are others, that you are getting lots of great advice but seem to be ignoring it completely. You don't seem to be trying anything that others have suggested. You also then just post some new information you found on the web or look for validation on this information or a swing theory you have.

If your intention is to ask for advice to become a better golfer, then you should listen to the advice, try working on the changes and show your progress for those changes. That is what this section of the forum and the Member Swings section is all about, golfers and instructors helping other golfers.

If you just want to repost videos and articles you found on the web, don't ask for advice. But also don't expect everyone to agree with whatever the article says. There is a lot of crappy information on the web.

[Ernest Jones]

9 hours ago, Mike Boatright said:

I'll be posting more videos when I feel it's where I want and respect honest and credible feedback.

Just a heads up Ernest don't try to be cool by putting others down show some class man!

Lol, what?

Look, I dunno where you're from, but where I'm from, if you make a comment referring to your high IQ, you can expect to get burned for it. The only thing worse is alluding to the vast amounts of money you have or how you get more ass than a toilet seat. Lol. 

Secondly, you have gotten great advice from everyone, including me (if I may be so humble) and have shown no ability or interest in working on implementing that advice. The post I was replying to is the one where you basically say, "I hear what you're saying, but I don't need that advice because I'm hitting the ball great". Well...good for you. Let's move on then.  But you're not moving on, your still looking for advice that will allow you to improve to another level. But here's the thing, you'll keep getting the same advice because your priority piece remains the same: Work on fixing that sway. 

Now if you don't want to do that, that's fine, don't  But don't keep asking for advice because you'll keep getting the "sway" advice. 

Good luck, and hey, if the golf doesn't pan out, you can always fix rocket ships. Just joking, a parting shot about your IQ. Aw, c'mon, that was funny!

 

[Mike Boatright]

1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

If your intention is to ask for advice to become a better golfer, then you should listen to the advice, try working on the changes and show your progress for those changes. That is what this section of the forum and the Member Swings section is all about, golfers and instructors helping other golfers.

I'm looking for more information about my swing not just swaying which I'm working on diligently. The reason i'm coming back for more information is to get more ideas not ignore it. 

[Mike Boatright]

1 hour ago, boogielicious said:

 

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22 minutes ago, Ernest Jones said:

Look, I dunno where you're from, but where I'm from, if you make a comment referring to your high IQ, you can expect to get burned for it. The only thing worse is alluding to the vast amounts of money you have or how you get more ass than a toilet seat. Lol. 

I't was just a joke referring to the fact that I didn't get the swing key videos much I was being sarcastic about the iq thing not literal.I haven't been ignoring any advice at all.

[iacas]

33 minutes ago, Mike Boatright said:

I'm looking for more information about my swing not just swaying which I'm working on diligently. The reason i'm coming back for more information is to get more ideas not ignore it. 

That's not how it works. You fix the sway. THEN you do what's next.

Fixing it may take months.

[saevel25]

14 minutes ago, iacas said:

Fixing it may take months.

This ^

Very few things in the golf swing show immediate long lasting success. Those thing tend to be small freebies like from flaring the feet or maybe tweaking a grip. Those are very insignificant changes compared to big swing motions. Big swing changes take a long time correctly fix.

 

[DrvFrShow]

I'll make a recommendation. When making swing changes:

1) break the swing down into segments. 

2) go through the swing slowly.

3) get each position of the swing correct.

4) then move through the positions fluidly and slowly.

5) hit a ball. Don't worry about where it goes. 

It will take about 1500 balls to make this a regular swing.

Do not get tired while you're doing this. When you get tired stop. If you feel muscle fatigue stop. Why? you'll start compensating and swinging incorrectly. You need to build up your endurance to be able to hit a lot of balls. 

What you ultimately decide to do is up to you. You say you're playing at a 5 HC. If that's an official HC that's pretty darn good. The question becomes: are you hitting target? How much better are you going to get? Is the payoff going to be worth the time investment? If you're going to play into your old age, making these changes now may be easier on your back down the road.

 

[mvmac]

@Mike Boatright, you've gotten your answer, there is no "secret". It's just going to take some hard work and being diligent with your practice.