HOW TO CLEAR YOUR HIPS/PELVIS IN THE GOLF SWING | Paddy's Golf Tip #24 | Padraig Harrington 

I’ve played golf for 50 yrs and this is the 1st time I’ve heard a coach explain the hip movement in such easy terms that everybody can understand. A great player and now a great coach👏

Can’t believe I just got this lesson for free. Very informative. Thank you sir

No one has ever explained this in the golf swing. Hogan 5 fundamentals of golf published in 52 for woman. This is teachable

Trust me. After playing the game for 25 years and countless lessons, this video and Harrington's advice on how to clear your hips/lower body and turn up/lift to finish is THE key to becoming a very good ball striker and consistent player. This is the key to the golf swing!!! No exaggeration! Paddy - thank you for sharing what countless pros and so called experts either don't want to or can't tell you

Instruction from the best 50+ golfer on the planet. Recent Senior US Open victory confirms that. Now like the great sportsman/ champion that he is, he is giving back !!!

Paddy is a great representative for us here in Ireland. Sincere and good humored yet steely when it comes to competition. Keep up the good work Paddy 👍☘

Paddy rules….unlike all these RU-vid scavengers who promise you Longer, Straighter BOMBS off the tee for just $49 a month…..Paddy just tells you how it works and has the pedigree that gives him genuine cred!

Padraig Harrington is creating the best series of golf instruction videos on the internet (I have watched hundreds). In addition to the exacting clarity of his tutorials, it is Padraig’s joy in golf that sets these videos apart. He has placed the crazy idea in my head that I can break 80!

I've played golf for a long time. I struggle with sliding my hips. I watched this video a couple of times and practiced in front of a mirror. Today I played, no warm up as the range was closed. I hit the driver great and it was longer. Iron play has always been a weakness. Irons were one club longer and I hit some really good shots. Paddy is now my teacher. This is the best video instruction I have used and I've use d a number of them and live teachers too over the years. I am going to own this technique and play good golf. Thanks Padraig! you are the best!

I am going to be watching this video over and over. It is unquestionably, for me anyway, the best golf video I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

It's just amazing that someone at your level and accomplishments is taking the time to make these videos for us normies :) Thank you so much sir!

First time in my life I have come across such a good explanation of hip movement. Incredible lesson. Much appreciated 👌👍🙏

Imagine if everyone’s favorite player took the time to teach their fundamentals to their fans, like Paddy does here. What an example he is to other tour professionals. Thanks Paddy! Keep ‘em coming, sir! We love ‘em!

This is already the best golf channel. No one is even close.

I just saw Padraig at the Galleri Classic in Rancho Mirage. Man was he impressive. I never knew how tall and strong he is. Old man my foot, that guy crushed the ball down the fairway. He obviously know what his talking about and I don't know why he's taking the time to make these free videos but God bless him. Perhaps he just loves golf so much that he wants to make is more enjoyable for the rest of us. I only which there was a way to thank him personally. I love how he makes it understandable for us duffers and does everything in a practical and enthusiastic way!

At the risk of being revoltingly sycophantic, our man demonstrates so many fab qualities when he says, "He told me, and I believed it - but it's only now I understand it." Padraig is a model of gratitude, curiosity, humility, hard work, creativity and balls. Can you imagine actually standing over a ten footer for the Big One - what a blast that would be :) Thanks Padraig; for someone trying to get the last few strokes off you're an incredibly articulate coach as well.

Padraig Harrington has always been cutting edge in his thinking and now in his teaching. He probably could have win more than three majors if he hadn't experimented so much. Or maybe that's why he won three majors! Experimentation within sound fundamentals make this great game even more fun. Now that he's on the Champions Tour, Paddy is tearing it up with plus 180 ball speed. Speed training and sound technique are the Golden ticket for every player. Nobody currently playing golf knows more about the swing than Padraig Harrington. Simple as that. Simple as his instuction.

This is mastery, manifesting experience of the inside forces and anatomical movements/relationships in the swing. It's like having Jigoro Kano explain a judo hip throw. Many teachers will show one or two parts of the motion, but they hardly ever connect the pieces for everyone to see at once and show how and why they're linked. Padraig doesn't have the time to do a 500 part series with a little snippet every three days, so here it is, the whole hip/torso shebang, with no ornamentation or distraction. Hips don't lie!

How have I not watched this before! I’ve had countless lessons and watched a million coaching videos and none come close to this, all the so called pro coaches who don’t get anywhere close to explanation and detail and here is the legend that is Padraig Harrington giving the best golf lesson ever! Cheers paddy!

Paddy’s Golf tip: “No BS Golf tip” could be the description for this channel, knowledge combine with enthusiasm, absolute great 👍

His tip to push your right glute under your left completely changed my ball striking. That motion to release the hips added so much consistency to my shot.

I have watched this video many times and helped me tremendously to understand the mystery behind the golf swing. He is the best of best. Thanks . Please have more video on this subject to clarify downswing transition move .

Always was grateful that Mr. Harrington would support, what is now, the Traveler's Championship, in Cromwell, CT. Not only an outstanding golfer but a very gracious man.

Paddy, I'm now 62 years old. Started trying to learn golf late in life (mid 20's) and was never able to play much at all over the next 35 or so years, due to work and familial commitments, and financial restrictions as well. I've recently been able to retire and now have the ability to play the game regularly, and so I've taken to really studying the game in every aspect that I can, via videos such as yours here on RU-vid. As a single man, I have a golf mat in my kitchen, which allows me to hit full shots into my living room, into two heavy woolen blankets hanging from a curtain rod. I've found that finding the top position of the backswing (for my body) is easy. It's everything that comes after, that tends to be difficult. Your video here has, I think (I need to take it to the driving range) unlocked the final piece of the puzzle that I was looking for, to get my "timing' just right. Thank you so much for making this video (and others; I'm now a subscriber), to help an entire world of duffers, play better golf. God bless ya' Paddy. Press on and play more great golf! You have a new #1 fan! :)

It's a pleasure listening to a guy who actually earned a living PLAYING golf, thanks Paddy for taking the time.

"Knee flex is criminal" - love it! So much charisma in his teaching- he cares. Best explanation of how hips work that I've ever heard. Make sure you warm up your glutes.

The passion in this teaching is a beautiful thing

This is one of the most complete and excellent descriptions of hip motion and banking. Thanks!

This was an awesome video! Thank you. I just kept hoping my wife wasn’t going to look over and ask why I was watching a golfer doing Elvis hip movements 😂

Paddy is getting more comfortable doing these tutorials on video 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I have watched so many youtube videos on early extension. There are 100’s of them from ‘coaches’. Paddy doesn’t even know/ use the term ‘early extension’, but this is the most compelling and easily understood video of the issue. So good. He really brings home the value of a Player Coach who has no objective rather than help. Incredible. Thanks so much.

Why does nobody explain pelvic movement like this?? I’ve been through so many teachers and tried so many things to get rid of my early extension. I’ve never heard it explained like this. This has helped me SO much! Thank you Padraig! I’m only listening to your swing advice from now on.

What a good man. Taking his precious time to help us with our games…FOR NOTHING!!!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Outstanding. It finally clicked with what the pelvis does.

Starting using WIlson TRIAD golf balls in some weird sort of way to try to support what Padraig is doing for us hacks here. What a decent guy to share his knowledge. And so cool to see him winning lately also. Must be Karma!

What I love about this lesson is how Paddy explains the 'why' of these movements. I can't recall hearing an instructor say that you need to get the right hip higher because it facilitates the weight shift into the front leg. As someone who subscribed to the idea that you need to keep that right knee flex constant throughout the backswing, this video has been a revelation. Much appreciated.

Paddy. I just saw this video. Eye opening. I played to a 6, and underwent back surgery. Jumped up to 14 and higher. I felt like an Iron Byron with a few bolts missing. After watching your video I'm striping my irons better than ever. Thanks again.

I have downloaded many videos from many golf instructors. But after getting this video, I think just with this video, all my golf swing problems are solved. Then I deleted 95% of the other videos👍👍👍

Talk about paying it forward! Thank you Mr. H for passing on your insight. Much appreciate your time and effort.

The idea of shoving my right hip under my left is the first time I've ever been able to change how my hips move through the golf swing. Many thanks!

Legit best golf instruction video I’ve ever seen in regards to not only showing the correct movements but describing what to feel while doing it. Beautiful

I like how he tells me what I should do, and spends only a little time telling me what not to do. Very straightforward, without a bunch of silly analogies. By describing and showing, over and over, in slightly different ways, makes it easy for me to emulate.

At 50 years Padraig, you are not old! Your enthusiasm keeps you going.

This video is amazing. No other videos needed, no confusion after watching just great explanation.

Another masterclass. So many bits of gold dust to take away. Brilliant!

You might be really good at playing the game but you're even better at teaching it. Top notch!

Best 17mins of golf instruction ever. Need to find an elevator to practice in, hehe. Thanks Paddy

Lot of respect for you Paddy! I'm on my way to 66. Last year I started prepping for retirement golf. I had not played regularly for years. Experimented and do the exact opposite of what you say. I actually bend my knees at address, then initiate my swing by bending my right leg more. The whole swing is leg driven. I play off the regular tees, have since I started playing regularly beaten my longest drives ever on many holes and succeed in breaking 80 now and then. I thought I must look odd but see many pros addressing the ball with bended knees and then bending the right more in the backswing. You preach what I suppose is textbook but there are many odd balls out there who do ok. Keep up the good work!

It’s taken me a long time to truly understand this video (also had to correct some misconceptions that wouldn’t allow for this hip movement). This is one hell of a contribution to golf education from a pro and gentlemen. Amazing!

This is the best simple explanation of how the hips work. Also the best explanation of how to setup the body before you even hold the club. Tks 👏👏👏

It’s one thing when the local pro is giving you a lesson with all the rambling and the repetitive jerking around. It’s quite another with it’s Paddy. Great video.

This is gold. Every time I watch it, I learn more. And realize I didn’t do it right .

Paddy one of the few great pros that can teach as well as they can play.

More useful information in this one video than 99% of youtube golf vidoes combined.

These videos are phenomenal. Who’d have thought it, online lesson from a triple Major Champion and Order of Merit Winner. Just magic!

Excellent video Padraig ! This thoroughly explains how the motor of the golf swing should work ! Best video ever !!!

WOW!!!!...I 've just learned that I have been trying to straighten my left leg for the wrong reasons.....thanks Paddy!!!!!

I learned more in 17 minutes then I have in 18 years good work Paddy!

63 years old playing off1, had numerous lessons over the years and this is THE BEST explanation and demonstration I have ever seen on the hip/pelvis movement. Thank you!!

Thank you coach Harrington! You're a really nice guy and I'm sure Arnold Palmer had you in mind when he spoke about being a gentleman and giving back to the game!

I couldn't agree more with that idea of rolling your feet like Jack did. Such an easy "feel" that translates to great overall swing mechanics

I would like to echo Brian's comment just below. I have played for over 50 years off 4 or 5 handicap for almost all of it and have never heard this level of clear analysis of what we should be trying to do (and WHY) with the hips, hip flexors, glutes, the right leg on the way back and on the way down, the left leg through impact and WHY you shouldn't just straighten the left leg at impact in an attempt to look like a good player .....unless you want a very sore back and knee surgery! Also his explanation of the hips staying CONNECTED to the upper body, but LEADING the upper on the downswing, while not racing so far ahead that they are completely disconnected is super-helpful. This is one of the great RU-vid golf gems. Brilliant Padraig, thank you.

Absolute Masterclass!

That is hands down the best lesson for the hips I’ve seen! Excellent Paddy

Best tip of clearing the hips I’ve ever heard. Move body up, don’t just straighten left leg

I never would have figured this out on my own. Been playing for over 30 years and have always had the worst leg and hip action. I'll try this. Thanks for the tips, Padraig!

Great video on hip movement- simple and yet sophisticated.

I can say that I've shortened my backswing (shoulder issues) after fighting to lengthen it and thought I'd just have to live with hitting it shorter. NOT! I'm LONGER than I was ever and I'm 58 now. Why? Hip motion AND an under the plane (shallow) delivery aka Sergio. This hip rotation, bump to start downswing and the resulting shallow delivery is unreal how much more consistent I am and way longer. I'm 5' 7" 145 lbs and outdriving my 6' 220 lb buddy! I was legitimately asking him if he's playing crap balls or smth cuz he was pumping his drives but always behind me. I couldn't understand it. All I know is Paddy is bang on. Higher hip on backswing, little bump to start downswing, back to target as long as possible, shallow plane for club path and explode under, through and up. Damn wish I knew or was taught this decades ago! lol

Harrington has ACTUALLY done it. Played with the best and beat them. Learning from him feels like its rare diamonds. This is amazing

Padraig is the absolute best! Such genuine passion in every moment of explanation. As an educator myself it’s attention to detail, an ability to identify the key points and clearly communicate them that is everything. Along with knowing typical pitfalls we would like to steer clear of. Paddy is the epitome of an educator. He teaches golf as well as any educator teaches anything! I can’t believe I have a 3 time major champion out on the range with me. Thank you Paddy!!!

You've just saved me hundreds of pounds in golf lessons Padraig. This has worked a treat! Thanks a million.

What a teacher. Broke it down so easily. Instead of telling me how, you showed me how. Thank you, Padraig.

I’m not going to sugar coat at all. You are a kick ass teacher.

Unbelievable. It is the most clear and instructive video that I could have hoped for. Well done!

Ditto to Harrison Bergeron. You are a gentleman and a scholar, Mr. Harrington.

These video are truly private lessons, a lot of detail and explanation :)

If I could have a lesson or just chat golf with anyone in the world it would definitely be Padraig. I feel like he gives the content that low handicappers really appreciate and those that like/understand the technical nuances of the swing.

Congratulations on your second place finish this week Paddy!!!

Mr. Harrington I wanted to just say thank you for all these helpful instructional video's. You sir are a gentleman.

I've watched a lot of Golf videos, no one has come close to explaining a proper hip turn like Padraig has, well done sir. 👏

God these videos are SO GOOD...I watch them over and over and are among the best collections of lessons I've ever experienced including personal lessons with various teaching pros. Thank you so much for sharing.....these make a HUGE difference!

Wonderful, you explained where the right knee is over the ankle and on the left hip is pulling the right side. Your demonstrations are perfect to understand. ☘️☘️

This is an excellent explaination of the complex biomechanics involved in rotational movements. The most difficult thing for most people, experts included, is how to actually prepare an individual's body in a training or S&C scenario, to respect the mechanics of what is being explained in the above....if you think the mechanics of a squat, or a deadlift, magically translates to these rotational movements, you are well wide of the mark! The concept of the body coiling or the cross pattern connections of muscles from the upper body and lower body is trained most effectively using Functional Patterns....light years ahead of what most trainers/coaches/therapists use to address/prevent pain/injury or increase performace.

Kids these days are very lucky to have all this info given to them like this. I was tearing out pages of golf digest to bring to the range lol

You did a fantastic job of explaining an incredibly complicated anatomical movement, thankyou

This is by far the best explanation of how the hips move during the swing on RU-vid. All these other “Pros” tell you to do the opposite of how he describes it. He also explains it in an easy to understand way along with what you should be thinking and feeling. Thanks Paddy 👏🏽👏🏽

This is the best explanation for how the hips and pelvis work in the swing.

I’m not at all surprised that Harrington is an excellent teacher. This is a very logical, organized, and effective lesson. What an effective communicator. Well done Sir!

Thank You so much for these great videos. I really appreciate your work!!! Maybe one day You could give us your thoughts on hitting fairway woods, I really struggle with that. Thank You again! Greetings from Germany

I don’t get it… half a milion views and only 10K likes… The guy just gave one of the best golf lessons in history… for free… c’mon people

*IMHO The secret is in the dirt ~Ben Hogan Bravo Padraig! Three points of concern in the swing are the upper girdle hips feet acquire the right kinematic sequence BOOOOOM!*

Padraig, this is the first time in 12 years I’ve actually had my butt stay against a “wall.” This is literally the only video people need to watch to help with early extension.

Brilliant video. I had no idea Paddy was such a good teacher. Not only the how but the why. Great teachers can distill down to the critical elements to simply and demystify complex learning. I have watched thousands of golf videos and I. My opinion this is one of the best

Honestly that is the best description of the pelvis rotation I have ever watched, I’ve never understood it until now thank you so much 👏👏👏👍

This video solved a few remaining questions I had in my own hip motion! PH explained this in a really straight forward manner!

What a geneorous wonderful champion golfer...and human. Thank you so much.

I am blown away by your explanation. Grabbed my 5 iron and I am practicing my hip movement.. you are now my swing coach..thank you for this video I am subscribed..

These videos are great because they explain what’s happening behind the visual impression you see. For example, the left leg is straightened because the body has raised up, not the body is raised up because the left leg has straightened. Tanks, Paddy!

Best explanation of the hips in the golf swing that I've ever seen!!

Padraig...You Are The Greatest!! Your passion shines through!! Thank you so much!!