Youtube Golf instruction - hidden Gems

[Russ_D]

As a rule I dont watch youtube instruction videos. I find they often confuse me and dont really help me much.
With the weather being as bad as it has i've only been able to hit foam balls inside with a PW and once at the range. Something i noticed was when I made my usual length backswing two things would happen.
1. My upper body lifts if i go too far
2. I manage to somehow pull it together and make decent contact. At the moment plenty of thins

So I started practicing with essentially a half swing (arms paralell to ground but probably a smidge above), smooth, accelerating downsing and full finish. Only swing thought was "back and through". Indoors, contact was spot on. The one day I got to the range I was suprised on the distance. Same distance (150yd 7 iron) but better contact more often with all clubs.

So I googled "short backswing golf" and one of the videos was the "short controlled acceleration swing" by John Hensby. Seen this guy before, nice fella but usually does a quirky swing called channel lock. This video however was pretty good and made sense on how I was getting good distance, good acceleration and contact with a short swing, and it "feels" REALLY short even though it probably isn't much shorted than usual.

It's nice to find a video that resonates with you in and amongst all the drivell thats on youtube these days. Definatley looking forward to working on this when the weather improves

 

[Orikoru]

So I started practicing with essentially a half swing (arms paralell to ground but probably a smidge above), smooth, accelerating downsing and full finish. Only swing thought was "back and through". Indoors, contact was spot on. The one day I got to the range I was suprised on the distance. Same distance (150yd 7 iron) but better contact more often with all clubs.

I had exactly the same realisation like two or three years ago. I swing back only until my left arm is about parallel to the ground, wrist only slightly hinged as well so the club is probably pointing almost straight up. Straight away I was connecting with the ball much more consistently, and I found I didn't really lose any distance (most likely because the contact was better). My golf improved a lot after that and I have kept my swing like that ever since.

 

[Depreston]

Arm swing illusion for me

mind blarn

 

[pendodave]

Have had a little spare time recently for some reason...
I sometimes flick through the "be better golf" channel, hosted by Brendan (not the shotgun start Brendan, unfortunately, as that would be fantastic...). It's a bit hit and miss, and Brendan is a little (ok, sometimes a lot) annoying, but...
He has done a series of sessions with a guy called Eric Meichtry recently, culminating in a playing lesson. I've found them really soothing, Eric is an excellent player and very chilled.
They are in this playlist, though only the last few (5-12) are in the current series I think.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK1sbUjAAin7oNNLM4ZiP3t64O3iN8vjq

 

[robinthehood]

Check out Danny Maude. Has a good following and puts up some interesting videos.

 

[inc0gnito]

Check out Danny Maude. Has a good following and puts up some interesting videos.

Can’t say I’ve ever found his stuff helpful, despite the promising video titles

 

[robinthehood]

Can’t say I’ve ever found his stuff helpful, despite the promising video titles

Yeah it's a real mixture.

 

[Jensen]

The BEST I've found, and believe me I've watched plenty, is without doubt Eric Cogorno.
His videos might go on a bit, but stick with it and listen carefully. I find he explains things in great detail and unlike others doesn't get excited and rush.