@@david-pb4bi Exaggerate /ĭg-zăj′ə-rāt″/ intransitive verb To consider, represent, or cause to appear as larger, more important, or more extreme than is actually the case; overstate.
I've heard this too! Being naturally talented can be a double edge sword cause yes you're good but the reason why Tiger and Vijay practiced so much was cause they didn't consider themselves as naturally talented as other players. So they knew they had to out work everyone in order to beat them
Clear and concise teacher, straight to the point and no ambiguity, love John Daly, his instructions here are way more direct than say other so called top coaches like Cowan etc
I think you misunderstood that, or I did. I think the 3/4 here stands for gripping the club shorter at around 3/4 of the length which then means the radius of the swing is shorter therefore the club won't move as fast, producing shorter distance with otherwise normal swing with a safe grip. Basically turning an uncomfortable grip with 8 iron into comfortable grip with 7 iron for roughly the same distance maintaining the same swing.
@@geurosNah. He was also talking about taking a 3/4 swing too. The advice is still good. And that probably was John’s 3/4 swing. It’s all a feel thing anyway.
I was interpreting it as ¾ power. NOT ¾ distance on the swing or grip on the club. By dialing back to ¾ power he is suggesting you'll hit the ball cleaner and ultimately straighter rather than trying to drill the higher club and shanking it. Which is most likely the case for most amateurs and pros alike.
@@chuckjones5379 he’s saying take 3/4 of your normal backswing. That’s what it means when golfers say, “a 3 quarters swing.” What generally happens is contact improves so much that the golfer often hits it further than their full swing. This is especially true of ams.
There are teachers, like me, who teach you the mechanics of the swing. Where your hands should be at various points, where your weight should be, what you should feel in your feet, etc. And there are guys, like John, who understand how to execute so well, they can impart knowledge in small bites. Both of these are really important and I'll readily admit, most of what I do is meant to get you going in the game. I don't teach a lot of capable, accomplished players. What John, and other great players can share with you, is how to do something that isn't intuitive once you know how to swing the club. How do you manufacture a shot that you didn't plan for, etc. These videos are really, really good for players at all skill levels.
@@seroogyw6238 You don't understand anything. Your local golf pro is a fantastic player that can also teach you manners. I'm 60 now. chances are I would beat you like a rented mule. Mind your manners young man.
The more I think about my swing and adjustments the worse (inconsistent) my strokes get...so I always warm up with my wedge...lol. I've owned my wedge the longest and it's the quickest way for me to get my "full" swing inline. I've been playing for about 25 years.
Yeah for whatever golf is so counter intuitive. Whenever I have a long iron in my hand or my driver I like to think having a lazy and patient swing. Sometimes I’ll go for it but swinging your driver like a wedge sometimes I lowkey a powerful shot to have in the bag 🔥
I always say don't overthink it, just watch the ball, use a 3 count: 1, you swing back 2, you watch the ball and hit it, 3, you then look up. Do not look up before on 2. :)
I played last week (before watching this video) by trying to mostly do 3/4 swings and choke down on the club around a 9 holer- and shot my best ever round on that course. +2, when I’m normally around +8. It was easily the best I’ve ever struck the ball, so imo this is great advice. Then playing the 18 hole course this week I went back to old habits and done full swings again and started hitting it erratically again.
I take three clubs to the range.... 7, wedge and putter...... Chipping and putting are all that count at the amateur level. I drive 175-200 straight as pee and shoot 85. That's good enough to play with anyone and not be holding up the show.
Jack Nicklaus once said of John Daly "If he took the game of golf seriously, he'd be the best player in the game". I'm glad he stayed true to himself. He still won then lost more money than we'll ever earn in a lifetime.
It’s a feel. If you’ve never seen your swing on camera and you saw your 50-75% swing you’d be shocked how close it looks to your full. Golf instructor told me that and he was right in my case
Thing I find is when you slow down you use the middle and the ball flies better than when you try to knock the cover off the ball. 75% doesn't look much different but boy does it work a lot better.
@@thehairygolfer idk for years I could only swing hard, most the time i had to take some off id miss hit it.90-95% goes just a few yards shorter than 100% for me and that 90 is comfortable. Swing hard as I can but still do what I'm trying to. Who knows maybe my 90 is your 75, but I give it the business
@@kakimotoK20 I used to hit the ball hard. Then I went and played some difficult courses in Thailand with 100 bunkers and water everywhere. I could not get anywhere near my handicap on them. It took a lot of thinking to realise straight beats long and into the jungle. 90% is good for me and it goes straighter more often. Hardest lesson I ever learned. Cheers
That last bit advice is actually really solid. If you’re not hitting a club good, don’t hit it during warm up. Realistically you’re probably only going to need that club 1, at the most 2 times during a round. If your confidence is running high when it’s time to pull that club, then your chances for success are much better.
I watched this man once in person, Nissan Open in socal back in the day. On a par 5 that doglegged right about 300 yds from the tee, he took that exact swing with a driver. Straight as an arrow for 300 yds then a soft fade to the right, just perfect. He's John Daly, sure, but as a golfer he was a one of a kind freak.
John is the kinda guy you go drinking with, who wins the drinking bets, then makes a golfing bet the same evening. The next day when everyone is hungover, he wins the golf bet with no effort.
I’d be interested in what you thoughts were of the STOW STICK golf accessory…. It sure has made a difference in my putting movements…. The resistance band also helped out in keeping my hands out of my game… “Thank You” for your for your well explained video..
Not gonna lie I was having a lot of difficulty hitting my 5 and I tried this and now I hit them straight and medium height and use it as one of my go too’s now
With practice it becomes easier! The risk when gripping down is that you will want to swing harder cause you think you need to but you actually don’t! Practicing it on the range and getting comfortable with it will also help massively 🔥
I think this makes sense for 5 iron down but I’ve always struggled to hit longer clubs at anything less than fully committed swing. When I try to take an easy swing with a driver the result is usually hideous
Do people have any idea how many majors this guy could have won if he had any sort of discipline and drive? Perfect golf swing. High Golf IQ. Zero nerves in any situation(the divider between major winners and non major winners e.g. Montgomery).
I guess in terms of "golf swing "John would have a lot of golf wisdom and it would be good to listen! In terms of "General golf wisdom" and "life wisdom" --- if there was anyone who needed massive amounts of wisdom drilled into them-- it is definitely John Daly who is in VERY big need!
Or instead of sandwedge for 70 yards, use 9 iron and choke down. Any comment appreciated whether this is good way to play. (For someone who has sometimes inconsistencies with wedges)
100% it’s a good way to play especially if it’s working for you. The point of the game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest strokes possible. Don’t let your ego tell you otherwise, if you don’t feel comfortable with a wedge from 70 yards don’t hit it. If you start to notice that you’re just not getting the ball close enough to the hole as you want sometimes, experiment with other clubs. But if it’s working well for you I would keep doing it 🔥
It depends on the type of shot you need to play. High, low, pin location, slope of green, etc. Just practice with different clubs for the same shot & see what works for you. I like to practice shots 70-75 yds by flying them the entire distance or shorter with roll but still reaching the target.
I hit a 9 roughly 125 yards. 41 degree club. What you suggest is an excellent way of learning feel. That shot will do you the world of good playing into the wind or with a good cross wind. I'd call it an extra arrow in your quiver as opposed to hitting it instead of the SW. It's a shot you can call on when needed. But yes, practice it, learn feel, learn how to control swing length and acceleration and it will do you good for the rest of your golfing life. If you play a prenium ball you will still stop it quickly with a 9 from 70 yards.
Not mentioned here is that there are 2 ways to play a choke down. 1. Address the shot normally, choke down, hit the ball. This produces the same distance, but with a stiffer flex and lower swing weight. Same swing arc. 2. Choke down AND THEN address normally before hitting. This directly reduces distance as the arc is reduced. You're closer to the ball now. Given this, I have 3 consistent ranges in potential for each club. Driver all the way to sand wedge. My choices depend on what I hold confidence in that round.
John Daly is the best. He’s able to drink and not let it affect this life. He’s worth millions. Just proves you can function with alcohol and not let it cause problems
"Swing gets a little shorter" as the head of the club touches the outside of his left knee in the backswing 🤣
No it didn’t.
@@david-pb4bi Exaggerate
/ĭg-zăj′ə-rāt″/
intransitive verb
To consider, represent, or cause to appear as larger, more important, or more extreme than is actually the case; overstate.
@@uNkLeRaRa4 Don’t understand any of that?
For Daily, that is a little shorter. 🙂
@@david-pb4bi I'm not surprised.. 🤦
I recall that both Vijay Singh and Tiger Woods said Daly is the most naturally gifted golfer on tour.
I've heard this too! Being naturally talented can be a double edge sword cause yes you're good but the reason why Tiger and Vijay practiced so much was cause they didn't consider themselves as naturally talented as other players. So they knew they had to out work everyone in order to beat them
@@MentalityGolf - Not sure how that fits the definition of a double-edged sword, but ok.
I think I'd give that title to Bubba Watson
@@jamessmith785 - Agreed! He’s also 100% self-taught and very creative.
i think even those who dont golf, but watch other sports can see it. he's got an animalistic approach to the game and its mesmerizing
John's 3/4 swing is my full swing!🤣
What he feels v reals
My 90 yard swing is the same length as my 60 yard swing, just different tempos and feels and loft changes
His 3/4 swing is me reaaaaally trying to overswing lol
Grip the beer a little shorter towards the bottom. Take a smaller swig. Enjoy how solid it makes you feel. Best advice ever!!!
Clear and concise teacher, straight to the point and no ambiguity, love John Daly, his instructions here are way more direct than say other so called top coaches like Cowan etc
His 3/4 swing is still almost 360°
I think you misunderstood that, or I did. I think the 3/4 here stands for gripping the club shorter at around 3/4 of the length which then means the radius of the swing is shorter therefore the club won't move as fast, producing shorter distance with otherwise normal swing with a safe grip. Basically turning an uncomfortable grip with 8 iron into comfortable grip with 7 iron for roughly the same distance maintaining the same swing.
@@geurosNah. He was also talking about taking a 3/4 swing too.
The advice is still good. And that probably was John’s 3/4 swing. It’s all a feel thing anyway.
I was interpreting it as ¾ power. NOT ¾ distance on the swing or grip on the club.
By dialing back to ¾ power he is suggesting you'll hit the ball cleaner and ultimately straighter rather than trying to drill the higher club and shanking it.
Which is most likely the case for most amateurs and pros alike.
@@chuckjones5379 he’s saying take 3/4 of your normal backswing. That’s what it means when golfers say, “a 3 quarters swing.”
What generally happens is contact improves so much that the golfer often hits it further than their full swing. This is especially true of ams.
Daley: 4 iron 3/4 swing. Carry 218. Me 3 wood full swing carry 218.. Lol there is no justice!
I would love to see this great man get his health back. Really a good guy.
Warm up with a couple of cold beers always works for me
🤣
“And just hit it normal” … great advice, cheers mate…not sure why I didn’t think of that!
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I’ll say this now - Daly has one of the best natural swings of all time. His tempo is perfect, always has been. He’s fun to be around, too!
Right? Most talented golfer of all time
There are teachers, like me, who teach you the mechanics of the swing. Where your hands should be at various points, where your weight should be, what you should feel in your feet, etc. And there are guys, like John, who understand how to execute so well, they can impart knowledge in small bites. Both of these are really important and I'll readily admit, most of what I do is meant to get you going in the game. I don't teach a lot of capable, accomplished players. What John, and other great players can share with you, is how to do something that isn't intuitive once you know how to swing the club. How do you manufacture a shot that you didn't plan for, etc. These videos are really, really good for players at all skill levels.
Who are you? Sorry I will listen to Daly way more then SOMEONE who says they teach golf… 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
@@seroogyw6238 and I'm encouraging you to listen to John! His advice is excellent and great for on course adjustments.
@@seroogyw6238you apparently don’t know what a “Golf Professional” is. His job is to teach people not to suck, which I’m sure you do.
@@seroogyw6238 I am encouraging you to listen to John and other top level players!
@@seroogyw6238 You don't understand anything. Your local golf pro is a fantastic player that can also teach you manners. I'm 60 now. chances are I would beat you like a rented mule. Mind your manners young man.
His 3/4 swing is my hero shot off the tee...what a legend
😂
his backswing is amazing.
His shoulder turn is HUGE on full swing
This man is a legend John Daly i grew up watching him on tours on tv absolute legend
The more I think about my swing and adjustments the worse (inconsistent) my strokes get...so I always warm up with my wedge...lol. I've owned my wedge the longest and it's the quickest way for me to get my "full" swing inline. I've been playing for about 25 years.
Yeah for whatever golf is so counter intuitive. Whenever I have a long iron in my hand or my driver I like to think having a lazy and patient swing. Sometimes I’ll go for it but swinging your driver like a wedge sometimes I lowkey a powerful shot to have in the bag 🔥
I always say don't overthink it, just watch the ball, use a 3 count: 1, you swing back 2, you watch the ball and hit it, 3, you then look up. Do not look up before on 2. :)
For me, it’s all in his hands. Just a natural.
Yet he has hit well over a million practice shots
I played last week (before watching this video) by trying to mostly do 3/4 swings and choke down on the club around a 9 holer- and shot my best ever round on that course. +2, when I’m normally around +8. It was easily the best I’ve ever struck the ball, so imo this is great advice.
Then playing the 18 hole course this week I went back to old habits and done full swings again and started hitting it erratically again.
He has more style then most and very down to earth..
I take three clubs to the range....
7, wedge and putter......
Chipping and putting are all that count at the amateur level.
I drive 175-200 straight as pee and shoot 85. That's good enough to play with anyone and not be holding up the show.
Jack Nicklaus once said of John Daly "If he took the game of golf seriously, he'd be the best player in the game". I'm glad he stayed true to himself. He still won then lost more money than we'll ever earn in a lifetime.
Tiger more or less said the same
It’s a feel. If you’ve never seen your swing on camera and you saw your 50-75% swing you’d be shocked how close it looks to your full. Golf instructor told me that and he was right in my case
That's true. It's the old adage that "feel isn't real." Even Woods goes by that & I'd say he's done pretty well for himself.
Thing I find is when you slow down you use the middle and the ball flies better than when you try to knock the cover off the ball. 75% doesn't look much different but boy does it work a lot better.
@@thehairygolfer idk for years I could only swing hard, most the time i had to take some off id miss hit it.90-95% goes just a few yards shorter than 100% for me and that 90 is comfortable. Swing hard as I can but still do what I'm trying to. Who knows maybe my 90 is your 75, but I give it the business
@@kakimotoK20 I used to hit the ball hard. Then I went and played some difficult courses in Thailand with 100 bunkers and water everywhere. I could not get anywhere near my handicap on them. It took a lot of thinking to realise straight beats long and into the jungle. 90% is good for me and it goes straighter more often. Hardest lesson I ever learned. Cheers
Best advice to a new golfer.
That last bit advice is actually really solid. If you’re not hitting a club good, don’t hit it during warm up. Realistically you’re probably only going to need that club 1, at the most 2 times during a round. If your confidence is running high when it’s time to pull that club, then your chances for success are much better.
His core is the key !!!!
I watched this man once in person, Nissan Open in socal back in the day. On a par 5 that doglegged right about 300 yds from the tee, he took that exact swing with a driver. Straight as an arrow for 300 yds then a soft fade to the right, just perfect. He's John Daly, sure, but as a golfer he was a one of a kind freak.
That’s amazing what a coincidence! You’re right he’s probably the most talented golfer who ever have lived
"I just hit it normal like a chip almost"
_*Pauses screen at __0:13__ top of the back swing_ would determine... that was a lie 😂
😂😂
Too funny! Daly is an American gem
The key word being, confidence.
John is the kinda guy you go drinking with, who wins the drinking bets, then makes a golfing bet the same evening. The next day when everyone is hungover, he wins the golf bet with no effort.
This guys short half swing with a clamped 8 iron is longer than Rahm’s driver swing 😂😂😂😂
I’d be interested in what you thoughts were of the STOW STICK golf accessory…. It sure has made a difference in my putting movements…. The resistance band also helped out in keeping my hands out of my game… “Thank You” for your for your well explained video..
That's exactly what i do and my swing quality improved a lot👍
"swing gets a little shorter"
Just a lil chip
😂😂😂
Must be one of those feel vs real things.
stop the cap😂😂😂
Love it 🎉 not complicated but simple for amateurs
I've been choking up a bit recently and it does work
And he was probably hammered giving that lesson 😂❤
Not gonna lie I was having a lot of difficulty hitting my 5 and I tried this and now I hit them straight and medium height and use it as one of my go too’s now
Love itb
John has git me into golf because just a normal fella woth his demons. He's a lot more relatable then most golfers.
Completely agree with this very laid-back, but still a gentleman with honor and integrity
John Daly, the Kieth Richards of the PGA. Love the guy
RIP 👊
John also had a great short game.
Facts
The tip about warming up is the real gem here! 🤙
Facts
Easy for him to say.
Most people don't know how well this man PUTTS...
Damn thats a pretty ass swing. How do i keep from slicing? I always slice to the right.
Gotta take a look at your swing it could be anything
Down to earth guy giving good advice.
John Daly, Keef Richards two cool dudes!
he looks in great shape!😂😮
“..yea but how much are you choking?”
“Depends how many cigarettes in a row I’ve had”
😂
He makes it so easy 😂
With practice it becomes easier! The risk when gripping down is that you will want to swing harder cause you think you need to but you actually don’t! Practicing it on the range and getting comfortable with it will also help massively 🔥
Great content. Love this
"That's what you don't want to do!" Should be a meme.
JD is so much smarter than we are led to believe (by him)
I think this makes sense for 5 iron down but I’ve always struggled to hit longer clubs at anything less than fully committed swing. When I try to take an easy swing with a driver the result is usually hideous
That’s the longest 3/4 swing I’ve ever seen
“how much are you choking?” 😂😂
“You don’t even have to hit it hard”
*Takes club past parallel, hits 7 iron 190 yards*
😆😆
Easy for you to say, John. When you’re golf’s freak of nature, your instructions don’t apply to us mere mortals. lol
Love Big John.
Always the best
Thanks Coach 👏
So when do you hit your 8 iron?
John Daly’s definition of hitting a chip is pretty wild 😂
When you have as sweet a swing as John has it makes everything easy.
He would've been a standout NFL offensive lineman.
🤣🤣
JohnDaly and wisdom in the same sentence who’d have thought
JD is probably the most unique golfer of our time 🔥
Anyone who wins a major, let alone two, is Golf wise to me.
Easy John simple that’s the way to play golf find the ball hit it again
His head is super still 😮
Tiger woods swears up and down that John Daly is the most naturally talented golfer to ever live not even a close 2nd
A gifted person trying to explain to ungifted people how they do something.
Now that's a lesson lol
I got you, brother!
golf wisdom is the only kind he has
If only he knew the conference in my game
That’s a good thing right?
I was hitting a random 7 iron about 160-170 on average today just doing a basic "grandma" swing
Not trying to kill it but to hit it clean and straight
Do people have any idea how many majors this guy could have won if he had any sort of discipline and drive? Perfect golf swing. High Golf IQ. Zero nerves in any situation(the divider between major winners and non major winners e.g. Montgomery).
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I guess in terms of "golf swing "John would have a lot of golf wisdom and it would be good to listen!
In terms of "General golf wisdom" and "life wisdom" --- if there was anyone who needed massive amounts of wisdom drilled into them-- it is definitely John Daly who is in VERY big need!
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Or instead of sandwedge for 70 yards, use 9 iron and choke down. Any comment appreciated whether this is good way to play. (For someone who has sometimes inconsistencies with wedges)
100% it’s a good way to play especially if it’s working for you. The point of the game is to get the ball in the hole in the fewest strokes possible. Don’t let your ego tell you otherwise, if you don’t feel comfortable with a wedge from 70 yards don’t hit it. If you start to notice that you’re just not getting the ball close enough to the hole as you want sometimes, experiment with other clubs. But if it’s working well for you I would keep doing it 🔥
It depends on the type of shot you need to play. High, low, pin location, slope of green, etc. Just practice with different clubs for the same shot & see what works for you. I like to practice shots 70-75 yds by flying them the entire distance or shorter with roll but still reaching the target.
I hit a 9 roughly 125 yards. 41 degree club. What you suggest is an excellent way of learning feel. That shot will do you the world of good playing into the wind or with a good cross wind. I'd call it an extra arrow in your quiver as opposed to hitting it instead of the SW. It's a shot you can call on when needed. But yes, practice it, learn feel, learn how to control swing length and acceleration and it will do you good for the rest of your golfing life. If you play a prenium ball you will still stop it quickly with a 9 from 70 yards.
Not mentioned here is that there are 2 ways to play a choke down.
1. Address the shot normally, choke down, hit the ball. This produces the same distance, but with a stiffer flex and lower swing weight. Same swing arc.
2. Choke down AND THEN address normally before hitting. This directly reduces distance as the arc is reduced. You're closer to the ball now.
Given this, I have 3 consistent ranges in potential for each club. Driver all the way to sand wedge.
My choices depend on what I hold confidence in that round.
I think 9 iron would be hard to control the distance of, to get it close. Better a gap or PW, my 2 cents
Tldr it’s all about how you stroke your shaft 😂
😂
I heard, "For a 3/4 swing, choke up."
Genius is John Daly. He keeps the game simple.
John's 3/4 swing is a foot past parallel.
I almost have my index finger on the metal shaft at times tbh
I fucking love John daly
Feel vs. real when he says take it back less
This man would be King of America if men were to take a vote.
3/4 swing is referring to power level, not backswing distance
“Amater”
Amaduer
JD short swing - wish i could swing short like that -
The goat.
I agree with him. But he's also a prime example of "feel isn't real" as his 3/4 shot is like most people's full swing.
love it!
John Daly is the best. He’s able to drink and not let it affect this life. He’s worth millions. Just proves you can function with alcohol and not let it cause problems
Spoken like a true alcoholic.
Hey Gilligan did u eat the skipper?
Oh bummer , I thought it read John Daley drops massive amount of weight.
Cut down all your shafts to a wedge and go golf.
Or make them 6 in. longer.
@@qwaszx2 I've never tried single length but it would certainly make ball position a no-brainer which is a problem for most high handicappers.
"Let the club do the work".
No. It's "let the club head do the work" and it applies to not trying to lift the ball but instead, hitting down on it.
I took his advice and left the clubs I don’t hit very well with at the house. Got to the first tee and realized I have nothing to hit with. 🥴
🤣🤣🤣
John rips it before he grips it nowadays.
Bro 😂
All that and the game is still fucking hard…. I love golf
🤣😆😂
Sounds like a good idea..however 👍.
“Amaters”