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If you are currently hitting a slice that turns to the right immediately off the face of your club, you are a long way from hitting a power fade. Rules Guy: What do you do if your ball moves as you are preparing to address it? In order to create your own power fade in the style of the great Trevino, you will need to ditch that over the top technique and learn the right way to create a left to right shot shape. If we do, it keeps the relative BP the same along the target line. He hits golf balls every day, and he'll give advice to any golfer who asks him for it. Current amateur human being. Today, there are still players who make it to the very top of the game with swings that are uniquely their own. How an alignment stick can guide you into the perfect downswing, Beginners need to master these 4 clubs to get better, says top teacher, Want to take a divot with your irons? 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Unfortunately, the older you get the more the more you have to be aware of your bodies tending to change throughout each round of golf depending on your stamina, the changing temperature and your energy level. swing these days. If the other guys ever learn that it is Hes far more interesting than that, 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Adidas announces adicross additions, plus shoes to come soon, World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Lee Trevino says this was his secret to accuracy off the tee, Max Homa isnt normal. He's nonstop. This is the perfect position to start from if you want to hit a power fade. This is what Trevino did on many of his shots, and it helped him to incredible success. Once you pick a target, commit yourself to that target completely without any doubt or hesitation. "But as you get older you start having furniture problems. Then he switched to his four-iron. Topping the ball. Keep your body ahead of the clubhead, Trevino says. An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South CarolinaBeaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. Open stance. But his favored shot was the fade, which curves left to right, lands softly and is easier to control than a draw. Also, you shouldn't make the mistake of thinking that Trevino only succeeded in his day because the competition wasn't as stiff as it is now. You can watch the full clip below. To me (and I hate using this word) his swing just has so much 'swag' that it makes it look awesome. If you simply show up to the range and expect to hit great shots with this new method, you are going to leave frustrated and disappointed. In honor of Lees birthday, were diving back into the archive and finding a gem of a tip that he says will solve two problems at once. An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South CarolinaBeaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. The best way to get through these early growing pains is to know exactly what to expect going in. [attachment=2450785:185850.jpg] So he sent an emissary to invite Lee for a cup of coffee. His work has also appeared in USA Today, Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. [quote name='Dinosaur' timestamp='1412789219' post='10255831'] THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, 9 Lee Trevino gems on fixing hooks, hitting spinny chips, and 'getting good', There's a trendy new swing move at the PNC. Lee Trevino - Golf Swing Compilation - Regular Speed 164,776 views Jul 1, 2013 375 Dislike Weekend Hobby Quest TV 4.58K subscribers Lee Trevino - Golf Swing Compilation - Regular Hello: I have a swing compilation video of Lee Trevino that I downloaded from Youtube. Very few players in the history of the game have played to the same level as Trevino, no matter what ball flight they preferred. Hitting a pull to the left. [attachment=2450783:185819.jpg] He is looping his swing, which is a kind of loading and the shaft flattens with this looping move a lot in transition. I would agree to your observation that instruction has influenced the "look" of the average tour swing. Lee Trevino Golf Swing Sequence. The ball flight probably won't look very pretty, and your swing is going to feel extremely uncomfortable. Easier to say that publicly than accuse AN of being the waspy little joint that it was/is. This is one of the calling cards of Trevino's swing a stance which is slightly open to the target line. Hybrids: Bobby Jones(Jesse Ortiz) Blackbird 3,4,5,6, Irons: 3-PW Titleist 710 MB (Rifle Project X 6.0 Flighted), Wedges: Tour Edge 52, 56 deg, Cleveland RTX 50 deg. Former professional golfer. In this weeks Croker Golf Weekly we present an Analysis of the Luke Kerr-Dineen is the Game Improvement Editor at GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. I recall one of his quips: "Aim left, swing right, walk straight". An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South CarolinaBeaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. Do this, says Top 100 Teacher, How to stop missing the fairway: Drop 5 shots in 2023, Here's a yardage you should practice from (especially if you want to break 100), The 7 best tips that worked for GOLF staffers in 2022, How to stop slicing and shallow out your swing, according to Top 100 Teachers, This stat proves you should manage your own expectations on the golf course, GOLF Magazine names three inductees to World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame, Top 100 Teacher: Rethink how you aim by doing this at address. This proper sequence of action is known as. In fact, Jordan Spieth uses a move which is something short of conventional, and yet it has led him to become the top ranked golfer in the world. When you make the change to a new ball flight, you will have to alter the way you see the course in order to pick the right lines. @BerenbergGolf pic.twitter.com/3gAeEWzKUi. High praise, and figuring Tiger knows what he's talking about, I made a mental note. Wondering how to hit a high spinny pitch shot? If you find that you are topping the ball from time to time, make sure your ball position hasn't moved up too far in your stance. Bottom line - one man's "cookie" cutter purity will always be another's poison. [/quote] Golfers Want a Cure for Bent Elbow Syndrome, March 2013, 10 Best Caddie Responses & 24 Laws of Golf. Miura Black Boron 1957 Small Blades 2i-PW, Nippon NS Pro 850 GH S-flex was it Augusta that he changed his shoes in the parking lot after having being rebuffed about something? The six-time major winner sent ball after ball down the range with the not a hint of movement in either direction. His swing looks so "Uncluttered" and efficient. A simple swing feeling thatll help keep your swing moving. [/quote] When you watch golf on TV today, many of the swings look like they were taken from the same instructional manual. This is the part of the setup that will most likely give you trouble. He may not have taken the most traditional path, but he did take one that involved hitting lots of wedges and drivers. [attachment=2450789:20141008_185953.jpg] Thanks. The foundation of the swing is the backswing, and these tips from a World Golf Hall of Famer will help you make sure you nail your takeaway. When someone finds him/her -- please let the rest of us know who he/she is. I watched him for some time at the practice range once at The Desert Inn. Started December 7, 2022, Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing-glove. Pasted as rich text. Watch Champions Tour Learning Center on Golf Channel. By giving his body more room to turn, it helps preserve some of Trevinos power and sets the rest of his golf swing up for success, as you can hear him describe in his own words below: Struggling to make solid contact? The point should be very clear swing the club in a way that helps you play great golf, not in a way that will impress your friends because it looks pretty. But as the rest of us look to sharpen our own games ahead of the new season, this anecdote, which I was lucky enough to be a fly on the wall for, is one I keep coming back to. How an alignment stick can guide you into the perfect downswing, Beginners need to master these 4 clubs to get better, says top teacher, Want to take a divot with your irons? Many years ago Lee Trevino offered a tip that is helping me and may address Bob Kuhns concern. [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1412806420' post='10257225'] Drive your legs hard as you rotate to the left and use the rotation of your body to deliver the club into the ball. Dropping your trail foot back behind you can help you turn more. I've sometimes wondered why Lee won only six majors and never the Masters. However, having the skill to hit a variety of shots is rare for an amateur golfer, as it requires countless hours of practice and a number of advanced techniques. (We respect privacy and keep all emails confidential). There are a couple of ways to remedy this issue. [quote name='jacksonalex' timestamp='1412805852' post='10257203'] An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South CarolinaBeaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. Clear editor. For the next hour, Trevino held court on the driving range, cracking jokes, telling stories, and sharing a series of ingenious insights about the game. "I get tired.". [attachment=2450787:20141008_185927.jpg] I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". Whether you are playing in a tournament or just a casual round with your friends, the only measure of your game is the score that you write down at the end of each hole. If your swing does not end up with a Rory McIlroy perfectly balanced finish with the club head pointed dead You don't need any other, all you need is a wedge and a driver. Most likely, you are hitting a pull because you have released the club prematurely in the downswing. "I just wish I could have been out there on the range a little earlier watching Lee hit balls," Tiger said ahead of his pro-am round on Friday. Yes, Trevino had a homemade swing, but he used that swing brilliantly to carve the ball in every direction possible. There are too many players today who want to make pretty swings instead of focusing just on playing great golf. Trevino's swing is something which produces a very And then after the stripe show, he took a few minutes to help us with our ball striking, including one tweak that Trevino has made to his setup just recently: dropping his trail foot back behind him. If you don't want to deal with the problems that come with trying a swing method, you should just stick to your old swing because there are sure to be issues along the way. And then after the stripe show, he took a few minutes to help us Lee said it took to much maintenancethat is the reason he didn't teach it to his son. Actually Lee rebuffed Augusta National, he knew a plantation when he saw one, recognizing he'd never be allowed on the grounds other than to wash dishes if he wasn't one of the best golfers in the world. Trevino says golfers tend to lose distance and accuracy when they slow down their arms and body in anticipation of the hit. To get the feeling of what Lees looking for, grab a handkerchief (a towel works just as well), take it to the top of the backswing, pause for a moment, and swing through. He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. Luke Kerr-Dineen is the Game Improvement Editor at GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. Most people come over [the top of] the ball, and they do that because their right hip is in the way, he says. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. [/quote] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo96ZDXkj8Q Why do you think that this is so? GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, How to make a perfect takeaway: Lee Trevinos keys to starting your swing, What Netflixs OTHER sports doc can tell us about its upcoming PGA Tour series, Max Homa isnt normal. and Whenever I attempt to copy portions of his swing for various reasons, I seem to have a higher ball flight, but I will say one that is more consistent. [quote name='rony' timestamp='1412779556' post='10254883'] Trevino pulled an old-school blade putter from his bag and quietly dropped three balls onto the practice green, about eight feet from a hole. I've sometimes wondered why Lee won only six majors and never the Masters. I tend to look at what gets a golfer in trouble and what tends to help him be most consistently in control of his own swing. I would be interested in any comments. I've sometimes wondered why Lee won only six majors and never the Masters. That, however, was not always the case. I learnt to play golf using Lee's book, 'Swing my way' in fact I have still got the book about somewhere. To create an open stance, you first need to select a target out in the distance. [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1412806420' post='10257225'] Easier to say that publicly than accuse AN of being the waspy little joint that it was/is. Display as a link instead, You don't get points for style. That target could be the middle of the fairway, the hole itself, or any other point that you wish to use to orient your shot. As the club is swinging down toward impact, you want to do your best to restrict the release of the club head and hold the face square to the line for as long as possible. Im sharing this description to highlight the fact that you can choose the setup (open stance), transition (cupped wrist) and delivery (inside to out) for your swing as long as it gives you consistency and control.Your dominant strength in one arm, wrist and leg or a tightness in your hips, spine or neck will all have an impact on the swing that works for your body. Why is Trevino intentionally trying to do this? He didnt hit it far, but he did hit his ball straight down the middle, so to speak. According to Trevino, his routine produces more power than the traditional technique. Pick smart targets that allow for plenty of room for error should you miss your line slightly in either direction. Of course, so many great players of the past have done the same thing. There were golf instructors in the past, but there were also many different looking swings by players that got great results. 2015 - 2022 Anekagolf.com. EDIT: In the end each of us has to believe what we want and (IMO) learn to copy our OWN swing -- Lee certainly did as much. On his way to the range he passed Stewart Cink, who he watched blast one into the distance. Nike Method Mod 90, [quote name='xxjonesyxx' timestamp='1412785138' post='10255453'] If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. He releases the club effectively. Your body changes as you get older. Now Lee Trevino is a player who helped kind of shape the golfing scene only a few decades ago, winning multiple majors and multiple times on tour. The hips are a key driver of the golf swing and moving them in the correct way is imperative to hitting solid shots. GolfWRX_Spotted In 1972 Clifford Roberts, the Chairman, became aware Trevino wouldn't go into the club house, indeed changing his shoes in the parking lot. However, do you think that many players of today try to copy someone else's swing instead of using their own best swing? The deviation actually produces a swing path that's inside-to-out relative to the body, and directly down the target line. It works from the left shoulder to the clubhead, he says. He hit each putt as fast as he could, Showed results for: Golf swing sequence. Yup. Moving the foot back gets the hip out of the way, and helps you come from the inside. By giving his body more room to turn, it helps preserve some of Trevinos power and sets the rest of his golf swing up for success, as you can hear him describe in his own words below: Struggling to make solid contact? Lee Trevino can help. My friends couldnt fathom how I was so left of the target with my body, but hitting it pretty straight! I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". It looks pretty standard to me. It has also allowed me to take the swing to the course and last few rounds were in the 80's. Compare Lee Trevino's backswing to our senior golfer with good flexibility. He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. Neil. Ideally, you would be able to create a number of different ball flights on command depending on the hole you are playing and the conditions at hand. Your link has been automatically embedded. straight at the target, but. the ball goes where you wanted it to go, (right distance, right direction, right location), ..are you going to try to change your swing so that it looks exactly like McIlroy's, even though you now slice the ball 40 yards into the "Duck Pond" on every swing? Swing Sequences. https://golf.com/instruction/lee-trevino-keys-to-perfect-takeaway Check out our front page launch stories hereand here. It is unlikely that you will be able to use the power fade to the same level of success at Lee Trevino. [/quote] for your swing as long as it gives you consistency and control. "When you're young you use your body to square the clubface," Trevino explained. What is so special about Lee Trevino's swing? The proper takeaway moves the clubhead directly behind the ball picture it following the target line. World Golf Hall of Famer and six-time major champion Lee Trevino shows how gripping the club properly can help you hit it farther. I get in the cart, go straight to the range and hit balls. Let the clubhead rotate naturally on the backswing. In honor of Lees So no one HAS to be right or wrong about whether tiz nobler to stack it, rip it, flip it, re-shaft it, or stand on your head. He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. Use these 2 keys from one of the LPGA's longest hitters. "The caddie says I cant caddie for you, I don't know where you're aiming," he says. Here is trevino describing left shoulder takeaway .. GripMaster Club Maker's Stitchback Grips You don't have to Trevino Power-Fade Weak Basics Likely How-To Potential Problems When Hitting The Golf Flop Shot Video - by Peter Finch Wide Takeaway Makes Your Golf Swing Simple Video - by Pete The important element to understand it that there are different ways to create a left to right shot shape, and some are better than others. He unwinds using his lower body and gets to his left side at impact. Like all legend ballstrikers only take parts of their swing that will work for you. If you would like to test out Trevino's power fade for yourself during your next trip to the range, make sure you use the following basic techniques. "Trevino arrived on the practice putting green. That open face position will encourage a fade while still allowing you to apply plenty of power through the hitting area. You've got to have some great leg action to pull off his swing. His swingto all appearances, an effortless half-swingwas the same as it had been with the wedge. Everything in Moderation, Keep it Simple, Less is Best [attachment=2450779:185653.jpg] Thanks. . "All I did was play the pitch and putt, then hit drivers," he says. Left hand AHEAD of the clubface on the downswing. Lee often skipped the Masters because he was convinced he didn't have a shot. I'm not trying to over simplify his swing, but it just looks so"This is MY SWING!" When picking your 'go-to' shot, you would be wise to give the power fade strong consideration. Easier to say that publicly than accuse AN of being the waspy little joint that it was/is. Trevino says you simply need to remember two things. He went through the motions a few more times from different direction. But at the end of the day I "think" what some call "cookie cutter" -- others would call trying to keep things consistent, simple, and most efficient. Do this drill, says Top 100 Teacher, This is the type of ball high handicappers should use, according to a Top 100 Teacher, Want to hit a wedge that spins on the green?