Had to share this message from Tim Hello Julian, My name is Tim Markle and I live in the Phoenix Arizona area. I have been playing golf for 25 years and have struggled ever since I started. I have taken lessons off and on over the last 25 years and every teacher had been the same. They have all tried to teach me the PGA tour pro swing. I was at a point where golf was not enjoyable and I wanted to quit playing. I am 66 years old with a bad disk in my lower back and had substantial soft tissue damage to one of my knees. I could not swing a golf club for about a year while my knee healed. After my knee was better I started getting the bug to swing the golf club again. I was excited. I went to a local pro and explained to him my past experience and frustration with the lessons I had and how I just could not swing a club like a 25 year old pro. I told him about my back and knee and he said he could help me. I signed up for 6 lessons and was very excited to get started. Long story short, it was the same old thing. He is about 30 years old and he tried to teach me how to swing like him. After I was finished my back and knee would hurt and I didn’t want to swing a club. I has so many swing thoughts going through my mind I couldn’t think straight. I was at the point where I was so frustrated and in pain that I wanted to sell my clubs. I decided I would try one more time so I went on RU-vid and searched “Easy golf swing for seniors”. First, Brian’s videos came up and I watched them and thought, what an easy and uncomplicated swing. And it was geared for seniors. I then found your videos and have watched everyone of them over and over. I took your teachings to the practice range and I was amazed how I was hitting the ball and I was not in pain after I was done. I have ben doing the easy swing for about 2 months now and my swing has been transformed. I am hitting the ball better than I ever had. I am relaxed and don’t have a bunch of swing thoughts going through my head. And best of all, I have no pain. I am so glad I found your videos and thank you for taking the time to make them. Julian thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have given me the joy of golf again. You have made it easy, fun and painless. Tim Markle
Julian, you are responsible! You are responsible for fixing my backswing and the results have been wonderful! I struggled with taking my backswing up straight instead of around my body. I watched your video several times; slowing it down and Really paying attention to what you were saying and doing. I went and started practicing it. My cupped left wrist at the top is GONE.👍 My left wrist stays in line with my arm now. The top of my backswing is more in line with my target even though I don't take it all the way back I maintain a full shoulder turn and wrist cock. I am striking the ball like never before, and I want to emphasize Like Never Before. Thank You so much for posting this simple straight forward explanation. 👍🏌️♂️⛳😁
Well, what a brilliant message to read so early into 2021, I couldn’t be more pleased for you, the trick now is to maintain it and trust when you are playing, keep things simple, stay relaxed and have fun. Congratulations 👏
Hi Julian, What a difference - I was a hitter not a swinger and I strike the ball now virtually the same distance with at least half the effort - unbelievable - can't understand why the lesson I had at Gleneagles I was never shown what you explain. Would recommend to anyone as I have done.
Nice change of pace in instructional video on RU-vid more about being relaxed and loose instead of position teaching looking and feeling robotic...earned my subscription, thanks!
This works for me Julian. I liked your concise delivery which stays on the point. I wanted to share this with you, though. When I get to the top of my backswing, my attention is on my feet which have to transfer from the left foot to the the right. Actually, I’m just as much aware of my feet as my arms throughout the swing.
K I S S. My favourite method of learning golf and as I am a bit slow upstairs, these videos are an absolute life saver whilst on the course. Also love how you mention tension so much in all of your videos. Was my nemesis for so long but this Friday just gone, I finally made my ball get over the impossible 200 yards. Totally relaxed swinging the club and a proper follow through so thank you Mr Mellor.
There are many videos that do not promote the left thumb being on top of the grip but at the 1-2 o'clock position. Love your concept especially being now 60 Years old with a problematic back. Thank You
Thank you so much , two moves I can accomplish. I can't wait to go to the range. Having trouble with over the top move . I really appreciate the lesson.
Julian, thanks so much. I can see now what I've been doing wrong. I appreciate you taking time to do the video. I hope it helps a lot of golfers. Cheers from the USA. Billy
Julian. Having been watching all your videos over the last week, Saturday was the first day I could get to the range. All I can say is wow. I knew that hitting easy would get me straighter and more consistent. What I did not realise was by how much. I have been plagued with a slice for years and knew I came over the top, what I did not know is that I was not turning properly. Having done the 'dance' I am now making a full turn, to the extent that I had to remove my glasses as my view of the ball in the back swing was blurred as I was looking through the join of my vari-focals. No problem as generally I can see the ball well enough. I was blown away buy how straight and consistent and better my ball striking was. I was playing into the wind so am not sure if any distance has been lost, but in my experience, when I swing smoother I don't loose much if any. Honestly if I lost 10-20 yds I would happily accept that for the straighter shots anyway. All this from finding you on RU-vid. I cannot thank you enough. As and when I am in a position, I will book a course with you. I cant at present as finances, working full time on nights and caring for my wife take presidents. Yours Sincerely Richard Greaves a Happy born again senior golfer (62yrs Arthritic knees, back, neck and hands)
You’re remarkable teacher Julian. I know I have been rolling my wrists for sometime. When I go to the range today, I will hinge my wrist as you clearly demonstrated here in the video. Thanks for all your help. Peter
Excellent video and one of many of your videos that I have saved for quick reference in my RU-vid library. Changing a golf swing at my age is somewhat difficult but I am seeing improvement in my game and I am encouraged to see that the method you have is easier on the body. Now I can enjoy a 🍺 with friends on the 19th. Hole! Much appreciated Julian. ⛳️👍
Thanks,i did see your video a while ago about what is best too flat or too upright is wrong,somewhere in between as you say,i was too vertical and my club would have smashed the pane of glass,i,ll experiment to see what is best for me.S/J.
Great exercise on the back swing takeaway!My question is what is the best move for the down swing? I’m a 71 year old guy and think your instructions are the best. Thank you Dan Lindstrom
Hi Dan, I prefer to think of it as a through swing instead of a down swing, have a watch of this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hyeFVwdgRb4.html it should help
Now I know what I'm doing wrong, rolling the forearm. Is this what's causing me to feel jammed up at the top of the backswing? Excellent video, keep them coming :-).
Hi Julian Attended your course recently and thought would just give you some feedback. My game has improved and I am starting to enjoy my golf again. Not quite perfected my per hate, bunker shots, but most other shots are so much better. Much more relaxed and now have a consistent game I can rely on with your simple to remember and execute routine. Thanks for your tips on the day course, RU-vid videos and time you took with me when I came down for the day. I am recommending you as much as I can. Best wishes and thanks again. Gareth
Great Video Julian, most helpful for me yet of all of your posts, it explains very easily the cause of my sometimes out to in swing. Now to put it into practice.......
Hi Julian Really great video. Can you explain how to turn ? Have you got a trigger , do you use your legs or your shoulders . Time to time I find a solution and play great but sometimes I’m too focus how start and I lost my swing . How to manage it . I know everybody is different but have you got some points on this subject and how to stay centered . Thanks a lot and hope your new situation will be great . Olivier
Excellent video which highlighted my own swing faults. One question regarding the wrists, do you consciously cock them, or do the wrists cock naturally due to club momentum?
That’s great news Alister, golfers don’t believe what’s possible because they are all being brainwashed by technology and coaches making the golf swing way too complicated
Hi Julian, when I started playing golf more than 40 years ago I used to swing the club back and forward with my arms. Further to that I bought a set of instructional videos by John Jacobs where he advocates the turning of the body and the swinging up of the arms. Thirty years ago I had a half decent swing playing bogy golf and better. For the last 10 years I haven't been playing much golf due to business travel. Now I'm retired and have more free time. I've tried your backswing technique but find it difficult to get into the right position. If I swing the club back with my arms and turn at the same time it feels better and I get a better weight shift. JJ always said you hit the back of the ball with your arms and hands while turning through. I would welcome you thoughts on this. Thank you in advance
Hi Graham, I’ve made a video on the downswing which is on RU-vid, well worth checking it out. Remember what feels natural to you is properly the best thing for you to feel.
Hi Julian, when I watch a video of my swing I seem to over swing on my backswing. Not exactly Jon Daley like, but still an over swing. I try to grip it lightly and have no tension and was wondering if this is the cause.
I think i,ve been lifting club in backswing too vertical,some teachers say it,s a turn and a lift,so i think i will turn more flatter like a baseball swing i,m still doing La Danse Du Golf exercises,do you agree with the baseball type motion.S/J.
Did a review as suggested. I thought I was doing the turning but no. Now I know why my balls are flying all over the place. The club was going straight back with a body turn causing the outside over top strike 80% of the time. The club follows the shoulders. Thank you.
Hello Julian Hope you are well On the backswing I imagine a cord from my belly button and the butt of the club that remains intact as the club moves back almost simultaneously This image helps me radically
I'm not Julian, but an instructor in the U.S. The answer to your question is "no" it doesn't. You should have the same amount of flex in your right knee at the top of your backswing as you do at address. RELAXED, of course!
Julian, what are your thoughts on hinging the wrists (side to side) instead of cocking them (up and down)? Personally I’m kind of a hinging fan, as cocking the wrists going back means you have to uncock them on the way down. That takes timing, and if you’re late it leads to some really ugly shots that squirt off to the right. If you hinge the wrists, the club face stays looking at the ball for much longer in the backswing and the wrists never really “cock.” To me it’s an easier, simpler swing if I hinge my wrists rather than cock them. What’s your take on that?
Well Julian, I gotta tell you...I’ve had trouble pulling the ball for as far back as I can remember. After your reply it dawned on me...I’ve also been hinging my wrists for as far back I can remember. Not sure where I got started with that; I think it was an old Mike Dunaway video back when I was studying the Mike Austin swing. Anyway, I played today and went back to cocking my wrists instead of hinging them, and lo and behold...no more pull! Plus, I gained some distance with every club by cocking rather than hinging. So thanks Julian - now I’m glad I asked a dumb question! 👍
What drives me nuts, and it happened again last week, playing with a super single digit gent that simple sways back then sways foreword and drives it 40 yards past me.....his words that what he has to do to get power????
😡, just a little rant, I would like to think that I give without expectation of receiving, I love helping golfers achieve their golfing ambitions and expect nothing in return. So why do some people think it’s right to send me messages calling the methodology without giving me the opportunity to see what they are doing. It’s unkind and unnecessary. Does make me think why do I bother 😔
Julian, thanks for the videos you post. Loved the break 90 series. Really learned a lot from many of the items you've posted. Of course, you can't control the opinions and actions of others, and you'll always come across unkind people in life. Because your intentions are good and honest and about helping people have more fun there's not reason for you to pay attention to keyboard critics. Look forward to watching more of your stuff. Thanks.
I think head down, or still, or left eye behind the ball, or focus on back of ball, all of this has turned me into a stiff swinger that gets no weight shift and just hits at the ball without proper follow through/extension. I'm letting my body turn more freely now and if I miss I miss but I would rather 'miss swinging' than like this robotic stiff 41 year old that looks like he's 90 hitting a golf ball out there.
I think also one of the biggest misconceptions in golf is how the swing is taught relative to the person's flexibility. "Most' golfers have poor flexibility or poor weight transfer, so trying to nail down that swing is especially challenging.
