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Hi Chris, I am realizing every movement Mr. Hogan made had a purpose. For example the little pully on left side in. set up is really done by straightening the right leg which pushes the left hip back this gives him the feel he wants as he comes into the ball it also gives him the feel of the left leg which I think, not that he needed it, for me at least helps me focus on “Rotating” around the left side. Any thoughts? Thanks for the great content.

Chris makes total sense

Well Chris, I have been watching your videos for a year now and practicing when I can. Today, I went to the range and still no improvement. Same issue: can't keep the club face square (tend to close it on impact and at times leave it open.) I've seen many good golfers with different backswings who manage to square the clubface at impact, but I can't as my wrists just want to turn over. The other issue that still persists is not taking a divot after the ball, so I know if I don't chunk it than I am scooping it. I was hoping that if your videos really helped, then I happily move on to the master class. I think you were my last best hope :(

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Ah..... There it is. Thanks Chris

Without understanding the power angle of the lead side, a golfer will strike through the ball without a sense of confidence with regard to keeping his sense of balance.

Whenever I have had trouble striking the ball I would try simply bending my right elbow more readily in the beginning of the backswing. It led to more effectively striking the ball. I worried that bending my right elbow too quickly upset power in the swing. But if doesn’t negate the tension in the backswing. It’s more reassuring to not need to bring the hands up in the backswing. To keep the hands just under the right shoulder is a better set up to striking the ball. With my hands a little too high I can’t effectively feel for the re-centering move in the downswing.

Did hogan roll his wrist down to square the club

I’ve been spiraling since I was six years old. Never hit a hook in my life, unless I altered my set up. I was once told, I had to hit draws and get rid of my opened club face which was due to my cupped left wrist at the top of my backswing. ( I’m right handed ) It felt so strange to go against my natural tendency. Really appreciate your perspective Chris. 🇨🇦💝🇺🇸🙏🥰

Hi Chris! Brilliant information. I thought I was turning on the left the right way. Boy was I wrong. Once I started using the left side the way you suggested a different world opened up Wow! I've watched so many videos and got so confused I was on the verge of quitting. Finally a golf instructor who knows what he's talking about! 🏌‍♀

It’s true. Anything else isn’t one piece.

Does you actually ever hit a ball? What is your handicap? What is your swing speed? Who are your best students? This is all theoretical and interpretation.

Got to say Chris that I've been immersing myself in yours, John Erikson and Bradley Hughes' stuff on the Hogan swing for the last month and my ball striking is off the charts from where it was beforehand. Feel like I'm compressing the crap out of the ball and apart from the odd pull are going arrow straight. What's your thoughts Chris on flatter lie angles, which I've not heard you speak about but John and Bradley are adamant that the great ball strikers Ben Hogan, Knudson, Trevino et al used? Appreciate all your video's Chris, look forward to them all 😀👍

Is the same with the woods

Just got back from the range. This definitely works. It was the missing piece of my swing. First time I've felt in total control of the club.

Great observation Chris. Thank you Sir. 🇨🇦💝🇺🇸🙏🥰

Years ago a friend of mine took a “golf lesson” from Paul Bertholy and it was nothing more than a fire side chat and a copy of his book. He never hit a ball. He learned a great deal. I think Chris is that kind of teacher and should listen carefully. Well done Chris. You are one of the best teachers on the internet. 🇨🇦💝🇺🇸🥰

Hogan did not look 'backed in' at the top of the backswing. He also advised to restrict turning the hips to build up tension which he said was the key to the downswing as the tension gave you something to work with.

Does he ever actually hit a ball?

Great lesson again Thank you

Good stuff!

lots of ways to swing a golf club

What you didn’t say was that you started and finished with most of your weight on your lead foot. I did like how you showed the difference in hip rotation as it relates to the back leg position. With the wide angle lens, it’s not as obvious in appearance as your experience of how its position feels.

Great video. You identified some things I struggled with, like the flat wrist. Trying to maintain awkward angles and shoulder tilts caused me to lock up in my swing. The cupped wrist with spiralling feels natural and has improved my consistency.

Still missing the point of that extra spike. You won't understand what the spike is for until you understand. It's not really something you can teach. You have to learn it yourself. Once you do then someone else who understands could help refine it. Hogan did not really want to give any secrets out and actually got upset with golfers that did share little nuggets. The lessons he gave are just basic info and won't really change your swing.

This is a very interesting concept. I've never really thought about shoulder path for draw and fade, but it explains why my stock shot is a slight fade. I tend to have a slightly open stance at address (grew up without alignment sticks and always aimed more left than I should have) but because my eyes are more in line with my shoulders and the club, I probably tended towards a more closed shoulder line. Can't wait to test this concept out to see if it finally explains my inability to draw the ball

I'd watch your videos more often but they're just too long. Do you really need 32 minutes for a lesson.

You're swinging over the top. Hogan's swing is great if you hook the ball. The vast majority of golfers don't fall into that category.

Who, what, when and wtf.

None of this mans blather is necessary to learn how to swing a golf club. 😖

This is all fine and good, Hogan had a great swing, everyone agrees. THe modern players shoot much lower scores today than Hogan did so there is nothing wrong with the modern swing in not duplicating Hogan's movements. 😊

iam confused about the finish.your weight must end up on the left side at the very end of swing.Correct.Could you show the finish position.

Are you saying that the weight stays on your right foot all the way to the finish?It doesnt look that way on Hogan

I watch your videos every day my swing has improved there is still work to be done your instruction is the best compared to the others thank you looking forward to future videos

Wow, all this time I've been doing exactly what you've been describing on what we were taught to swing, but it's not true rotation. As soon as I tried your idea of rotating my center, suddenly I had all this flexibility I thought was lost all these years. Your identification of the subtle faults most of us make is truly astounding & insightful; thank you for sharing with us mortal hackers!

Where is the Ben Hogan part?

Thanks, I just know the real one piece take away.

Helps to elaborate the ben Hogan book. Im having hard time understanding the downswing rotation

Best episode. Thanks so much!

Your saying not two have both arms going back, tuck right in.

Chris i have to say your coaching is the best ive ever seen and if your not your tied for first. I Relate so well with you. I played for the Chicago Cubs and i know who knows what! Thank you for your time and effort.

Hey Chris love your content. I’ve been watching Mr. Hogan chipping and trying to duplicate his style today, I realized that I think his chipping style is a very small version of exactly how the hands work in his full swing. So, essentially with every chip, he’s reinforcing the feel Of his hands every time he chips. Am I crazy here or am I on to something? Thanks again for your content and your time. Look forward to your response. ps Dan Greives The hot new short game guru is preaching that there’s a complete difference in the full swing and the chipping swing And that’s OK. Just not what I wanna do Or think about the short.

This is incorrect as you’re teaching a take away that is way too much inside which will create hook shots or push right depending on rotation this take away will create inconsistency in ball striking

Just found your channel and it is very intriguing and different from most of what I am watching. On the back swing instructions I have watched, many suggest lifting the left heel off the ground as part of the weight shift. Is there no weight on your left heel at the top of the backswing?

absolutely terrible advice to anyone

The reason Mr. Hogan's right elbow folded so nicely is because he kept his arms together (as if they were tied together) throughout his swing. Study Hogan's 'Five Lessons' book and let Mr. Hogan teach you how to swing a golf club.

I've studied the Ben Hogan swing over the years. The one thing that intrigued me was how little the clubheads were in his time.

Old school is true school, your explanation is 100% right. It's a natural accurate powerful swing, adapurful in power and touch. The Alfa and Omega in the art of golf. In a true sense your inside right fore arm is exchanging power and swing natural motion to your left inside forearm throughout. Well done bro, well done. Nod UK

You're one of the best instructors on the web.

Great tip , Chris you do a fantastic job of explaining what one should be feeling in all your videos. In my opinion you are the best golf instructor on the internet. Thanks for helping me become a better golfer !!! 👍