How To Take Your Swing From The Range To The Course

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  1. HowardMiller, 7 months ago

    Wise advice!! I’ve been having a lot of success by hitting shots nice and easy on the course. Little by little my comfort level is increasing on actual courses. It’s very hard to not hit the ball hard!!

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 7 months ago

      Howard, Glad you liked it. Thanks. Yes is is hard trying to not hit the ball hard. Just have the right thoughts. Right now it is not about great shots it is about the movement. Perfect movement will hit perfect shots.


  2. JasonTomlinson, 7 months ago

    Hi Paul.

    I have tried to loosen my wrists a lot lately to generate that “whip action” that you talk about. I have been practicing some drills that you have suggested but almost every time I take a shot, my club face makes contact with the ball “open”. I am not sure how to close off my club face on the downswing without tightening my grip?? This is also transferring onto the course.

    Do you have any tips to fix this?

    Kind Regards

    Jason Tomlinson


  3. JohnBall, 7 months ago

    Hi Paul
    I have been working on some of the swing changes over the past 3 months and would say that I have improved during that period. I am
    however finding it more difficult to take to the course probably because of the course itself is very hilly and therefore the ball to feet position is changing on every shot. This eventually affects my rythm and by the end of the round I start to hit more bad shots. In my case I expect it’s going to be a little while yet before I can overcome this.

    Best regards


  4. RalphGrapentine, 7 months ago

    Hi Paul. I have been working on your swing tips for a few months now. Today after shanking a few, i noticed that if i kick out my hip out towards the target, I hit it straighter and in the center of the club face. What do you think? Thanks Ralph

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 7 months ago

      Ralph, This should work. It’s all about latching onto a feeling that you can repeat. I even went to teaching a 4th trigger of the person feeling the belt buckle to start the downswing. See if it continues into the future.


      • RalphGrapentine, 7 months ago

        Sorry Paul, i failed to say i was kicking my hip out towards the target at setup, not on the downswing. You still like it? Thanks again. Ralph


  5. LottaLiljegren, 7 months ago

    Have been working on my swing with you tips for a while, I don´t have tons of time to work on the range so I have been doing a lot of practising on the course. My scores has been very poor during this time, but I have continued to work. My priority (except for the set-up witch I´m extremely accurate with after learning from your tips) has been to shorten the back swing ( I have been to far back both with my shoulders and the club that has been far down behind my back), I also have concentrated on the hips uncoiling before the club reach the ball. I have done a lot of fat shots and every shot has been far to the left. But I have been stubborned and continued to try – last week….finally….Good straight shots and with more lenght than ever before, the first nine holes that day I shot 48 (par 35) did three par, two bogeys, two double bogeys and on one par 5 I used 9 shots. I was so happy! The last nine holes didn´t work so well but I was happy anyway. Next day I did almost the same score!!! And with all this I just want to thank you Pau!! Will work on with the straithening of the arms during winter…. :) :) ( and hope you can understand my writing :) )


  6. JoshJackson, 7 months ago

    Paul,

    I’ve been enjoying a get deal of success implementing the Swing Machine Golf philosophies. I’m longer and straighter, love it…! I pose this question in regard to the iron play. I’m hitting the ball a lot higher now, is this normal?

    This also occurs when using your the medium pitch shot technique. I’m guessing this may be a ball position issue? However, instead of experimenting on my own, I’d ask you first.

    This issue has caused me marginal concern when playing heavily tree lined fairways.

    Thanks…


  7. JoshJackson, 7 months ago

    Paul,

    Thanks for the tips, however just a little confused now. As you mentioned ‘the naturalized grip’ could be the culprit.The “hit the ball lower” tip which is fundamentally the same (with add on’s) as the punch/knock-down shot. It’s like you’re saying hitting the ball higher is OK, but when you need to hit it lower apply the following? I’m diffidently not scooping, and getting the proper weight swift, no chicken wing… I’m long and straight, just higher.

    This week I’ll be more vigilant, and check through basics again. Perhaps it is the club release? It’s funny to see you Mr. Powerless Arms to recommend check your wrist for proper club rotation. But that I’m hitting with the body, isolating the wrist rotation/club release with powering through the ball without the use of my arms I can check.

    Paul if my last two paragraphs appear to comprehend your concept, please let me know.

    Thanks,
    JJ

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 7 months ago

      Josh, If your grip is too strong this will shut the face at the top of the backswing. If you work on your grip this will square the face at the top which adds loft. Therefore the neutral grip will cause the ball to fly higher.

      I prefer hitting the ball higher to lower. This way you can stop longer irons/woods on the green (not too high though).

      I am all about powerless arms but if you are not releasing the club properly you need to manually release the club and roll the wrists over. Once you get it you then keep them powerless.

      You need to check all of these things. Just remember, if you are hitting the ball higher than normal there is too much loft on the club. You have to figure out what is causing it. Once you figure it out you work on it. If you are not a low single digital player it will most likely be your release (chicken wing).


  8. JoshJackson, 7 months ago

    Paul,

    I most others I want to thank you for your positive feedback with implementing the elements of Swing Machine Golf. The only similar up here is GolfTEC. If you have problems executing their teaching, you have an opportunity to phone in or preferably send a video tape for analysis.

    I was on the fence about purchasing the Book with DVDs, but glad I did. A buddy that I’ve played with for years went from a 20 handicap to a 8 using this technique. He didn’t say right away, but later shared it was Swing Machine Golf. He like the fair number of weekend golfers suffered with consistency. Now with hitting more fairways, presented more scoring opportunities. Therefore, his game like mine has improved considerably.

    I will take heed to your recommendations, and hopefully won’t have to bother you in the future.

    Thanks again,
    JJ

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 7 months ago

      Josh,

      That’s great news you found Swing Machine Golf and have been working on it. There are many people like your friend who don’t want to tell people about it. I don’t understand this way of thinking because there are so many people who need help with their game. I’m just glad he broke his silence.

      Keep at it.


  9. RonCalabrese, 2 months ago

    Hi Paul. This tip really reminds me of my singing instructor’s advice. He said the progression of good singing starts in the shower, with no one hearing your cracked high notes. Then as the technique becomes more secure, you sing well in front of the instructor. And finally, when you TOTALY GIVE IN to the proper technique, you’re good in front of an audience. My golfing buddies frequently kid me when an errant shot finds the woods; ” Ron have you ever considered taking up singing instead of golf”? At 69, the voice is still there, and I’m not about to give up on the golf!

    Thanks, Ron

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 1 month ago

      Ron,

      Great analogy. I like it. It’s funny but when people change things they think they are immediately going to be Tiger Woods on the course. People have to realize that some things take time to master. Doing it while playing means doing it under pressure. This takes a little time to get used to it.

      Stick with it and you you show those guys who’s boss.


  10. RaymondCHASTEL, 2 months ago

    Dear Paul,Your very interesting and constructive Video illustrates what I said previously that spending Time on the range is pure waste of Time .I do what you suggest ,playing two or three balls on the course ,when I am Alone to play.I do practise at home ,without a ball ,in front of a mirror ,with the speed radar,with the ball position indicated by a Line on the mat .When I am on the golf course ,I really don’ try to “hit ” at the ball ,I know where it is ,so I don’ t tense all over.
    A question :what width of stance do you recommend:I notice you don ‘ t spread your feet as wide apart as BEN HOGAN says :the insides of the heels =outsides of the shoulders for the five Iron.To make sure ,I have measured my shoulder width and marked it on the alignment rod which I place behind my feet .What do you recommend?Do you also keep the same ball position Whatever the club you use ,as advised by BEN HOGAN ? .
    width

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 1 month ago

      Ray,

      It is a total waste of time if you are just beating balls. If you are working on positions then it can be a good thing. I prefer people doing more practice swings than actual swings.

      Width of Stance

      I do not teach what Hogan teaches. I teach what I teach. I need you to have the feet this wide apart so you can touch your legs together perfectly in the follow through. There is a reason I do everything I do so please keep doing it as I suggest not Hogan.

      Width of Stance: http://ignitiongolf.com/width-of-stance

      Easy Way to Check Width of Stance: http://ignitiongolf.com/easy-check-width-stance/


  11. PETERMCMULLEN, 2 months ago

    Paul,

    Since the 4 day session I spent with you and Pete in mid-february, I have begun to swing better and make better shots. My last 3 rounds have all been in the 80′s. Those lessons and reminders of swinging from point A to B were part of what I needed. For me also I just needed to s-l-o-w d-o-w-n. I mean from the take-away, to the downswing, to the follow through. By slowing down I make sure my arms are turned off at address, I complete the take-away and coil my upper body, hinge my wrists, begin the uncoiling with my lower body, powerless arms are along for the ride, and end up the swing with the legs touching and the club shaft touching my head between the ears. Not ready for the “tour” yet, but scoring better and enjoying a round of golf with friends. Thank you Paul and Pete.

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 1 month ago

      Peter,

      That’s great news. Building a great swing doesn’t take long if you are thinking of building a great swing.

      Slowing down is good. I really like when people do this so they are not swinging fast with the arms. Keep doing this as well as everything else you described. I like it.


  12. barrybower, 2 weeks ago

    Hi Paul Great tip , ben doing your drills for 8 months ,been hard to break my old habbits of swinging with arms even though i managed a single digit cap with my old swing, love the feeling at the range can hit nice straight shots ,feel the proper positions , but on the course ,mind goes blank and i rarely reach the proper finish position and really sense the tightness. I am caught between the too swings and my scores certainly show it. . Had best best practise session ever the other day went to course had one of worse days on course score wise in years. The good news is i love the feeling of the few good shots i hit on the course and they always occurr when i swing at 50% or slower which is easier said then done. Courses starting to open up in canada again so will try above drill more. have done alot of drills over winter but my old swing still wants to dominate on the course.

    • Paul Wilson

      Paul Wilson, 2 weeks ago

      Barry,

      I can only give you the information so many times. At some point you have to give up on the old swing and where the ball is going. Just focus on the new movement. Once you do the new movement a few times it will get better and better on the course. Just do it. Quit holding onto something that doesn’t work.


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