I use to live in San Diego on and off for years and heard about Adam through a few friends, but never took a lesson. I don't take lessons anymore, but if I move back to SD I'm going to see Adam. I just come on here and take the info and apply some of it to my swing. I'm a 5 handicap hoping one day to get down to a scratch. I've learned more here about the golf swing than anywhere else. This info about the set-up is gold. Think about how much better everyone would be at golf if they could eliminate all the issues BEFORE they take the club back.
I have referred at least 30 golfing friends to your website. My swing is not where I want it yet, but I'm making good progress thanks to determination and you. Thank you.
Can we get more vids from amateurs like this understanding everything you teach? Takeaway, set position, and top of backswing would be great for the next parts! I'm currently trying to figure out what happens in the transition between the takeaway and the set position. Also when does the lifting of the arms happen? When does the right arm start to curl/ fold?
From takeaway to set… you just keep pushing away with the left shoulder. Arms never “lifting”. Again just keep pushing away … it’s a turn to the top. Right arm curls from set to the top.
For years I have struggled with a swing that is too flat (saved by a good short game I managed at times to get down to a 5 handicap), in this video Adam explains so well how to set up so to create room to make a more upright swing. Adam's explanation of a good set up is so clear and using his checklist I now set up with weight more on the balls of the feet, hips over ankles, shoulders 4" outside the line of the feet and the trail elbow positioned correctly and suddenly the ball comes off the face of the club with a different sound and I am hitting twice as many fairways and greens and not having to rely on my short game to scramble so much! Using Adam's hip bump as a swing trigger has also helped me to slow my swing down to a more rhythmic pace and has at last allowed me to hold the finish of my swing. I now use the Todd Sones set up before each full shot and I can at last trust my swing, thank you Porzak Golf and thank you Adam!
Your instructions just make sense to me. They are simple and easily (for the most part) repeatable. I've hit the ball so much better since finding your videos
After hundreds or possibly thousands of instructional videos, this is the first one I’ve seen where someone takes a lesson then goes on cam and describes exactly how it helps their game. Including score as well as first time breaking 80. A lot of those other coaches are mat jockeys.
Adam, you are arguably the best coach on CZcams. Everything makes sense. After 5 years of weekend golf, I have given up on everything I was doing with my swing and now applying your wisdom. However, my contact is mostly happening near the hozzle and not the center. Please advise.
This video is incredible. One of the biggest issues with my swing has been too much lateral movement on the backswing, and pressure getting to the outside of the trail foot. I've misunderstood the hip bump as well. This video explains everything really clearly. Thanks!
@porzakgolf what is a good reference point for your irons on shaft lean. Should it stay neutral to spine or have the shaft/grip pointing at the left hip?
I like the club being gripped perpendicular to your feet. This keeps the club square. It’s ok to have a slight press, by slight I mean no more than an inch. Make sure not to take your grip with it pushed forward though because then you will surely grip the club with a shut face.
Thanks for having someone older on your lesson ( he seemed to have a good personality which also helps)…….. maturity to ask you lots of questions and able to relate his own experiences and swing thoughts. As always your instructions were very helpful………I too probably don’t “lean over” enough………I will remember the Phelps vs other sport illustration.
Super explanation for ball position relative to the center...never heard before!..tried setting up using right arm yesterday, never hit so many flush shots..grateful 🙏 Stressdr
Have been using this setup and had too much weight forward, swing analysis showed from DTL my head was moving back to regain balance as soon as I started backswing. Love the Porzak method, I seem to get better results with my weight distributed evenly from heel to toe, rather than toward balls of feet though 🤔 🤷♂️
We gotta start thumbs upping your content bruh. I swear I never do that shit but I’m aware of it’s importance for the algorithm. I appreciate you man and I’m bout to start commenting on your vids telling everyone to thumbs up this shit. You deserve more followers
I’ve always gripped it with both hands before the actual set up. I see you like the bottom hand only then top hand once set up. Is there an advantage besides distance from ball with your method, meaning does the top hand go on differently when the club is on the ground instead of in the air? I feel like it’s a stronger grip when I do it your way
I’m cool with both hands if the drip is correct, but Caudhill’s lead hand was too weak and he was gripping it in the palm rather than the fingers. This way helps a player get more leverage!
I completely agree with this approach but when I do it with a wedge (I’m 6’4 with slightly upright clubs) my head is pretty move straight over the ball. Could this be right!
I tried that setup. It feels crowded, it seems to encourage an over the top move and it made it difficult for me to move forward. Oh yeah and if the right shoulder comes out even a little i hit some shanks. A little more center stacked gives me a better view of the swing and it free up my rotation, but it flatens the swing.
Another good one! Would like to see something about club and hands position at setup… I learned to tilt forward my hands… but watch some pro that seems to have their hands cantered with their sternum?!
I love the content and even the added bonus tips in the description. Does the amount of tilt from the waist vary when you're on a side-slope? I normally adjust grip and knee bend but unsure how to adjust tilt.
When the ball is way above the feet there will be slightly less knee bend and less tilt along with choking down on the grip…when the ball is well below your feet the opposite, more flex, more tilt(like your body is an accordion 🪗 as I always say)
I've praised many of your videos lately but you said droping the right shoulder kills the swing. Many top pros drop the right shoulder including Rory McIlroy (and they don't kill their swings). The right shoulder drops depending how far forward the butt of the club's forward at set up. Take a look at as many pros as you care to and then say it kills the swing
Other than your not doing it correctly 😂… I hate taking guesses and wouldn’t be 100% sure. Possibly over bumping the hips and losing your posture when doing so?
We haven’t seen anything come through. Please email us at info@porzakgolf.com for all details on in person lessons and to book! We will get back to you right away!
I'll keep saying it, best instructor on youtube. You deserve millions of subscribers.
I couldn't agree more, and he makes it east to understand.
110% Agree
Agree. Learned a ton on his channel
I use to live in San Diego on and off for years and heard about Adam through a few friends, but never took a lesson. I don't take lessons anymore, but if I move back to SD I'm going to see Adam. I just come on here and take the info and apply some of it to my swing. I'm a 5 handicap hoping one day to get down to a scratch. I've learned more here about the golf swing than anywhere else. This info about the set-up is gold. Think about how much better everyone would be at golf if they could eliminate all the issues BEFORE they take the club back.
Him and Mike are even better guys.
I have referred at least 30 golfing friends to your website. My swing is not where I want it yet, but I'm making good progress thanks to determination and you. Thank you.
Can we get more vids from amateurs like this understanding everything you teach? Takeaway, set position, and top of backswing would be great for the next parts! I'm currently trying to figure out what happens in the transition between the takeaway and the set position. Also when does the lifting of the arms happen? When does the right arm start to curl/ fold?
Yeah that’s what I don’t understand
Yes please
From takeaway to set… you just keep pushing away with the left shoulder.
Arms never “lifting”. Again just keep pushing away … it’s a turn to the top.
Right arm curls from set to the top.
I love Porzak because he is a golf coach. Coaches the fundamentals of every aspect. He is not a marketer
For years I have struggled with a swing that is too flat (saved by a good short game I managed at times to get down to a 5 handicap), in this video Adam explains so well how to set up so to create room to make a more upright swing. Adam's explanation of a good set up is so clear and using his checklist I now set up with weight more on the balls of the feet, hips over ankles, shoulders 4" outside the line of the feet and the trail elbow positioned correctly and suddenly the ball comes off the face of the club with a different sound and I am hitting twice as many fairways and greens and not having to rely on my short game to scramble so much!
Using Adam's hip bump as a swing trigger has also helped me to slow my swing down to a more rhythmic pace and has at last allowed me to hold the finish of my swing. I now use the Todd Sones set up before each full shot and I can at last trust my swing, thank you Porzak Golf and thank you Adam!
I cannot have a solid strike without your hip bump. This is 100% good for every new golfer.
Your instructions just make sense to me. They are simple and easily (for the most part) repeatable. I've hit the ball so much better since finding your videos
After hundreds or possibly thousands of instructional videos, this is the first one I’ve seen where someone takes a lesson then goes on cam and describes exactly how it helps their game. Including score as well as first time breaking 80. A lot of those other coaches are mat jockeys.
I'm so glad I watched this video because it helped me understand the hip bump and how I was doing it wrong. Thanks.
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Adam, you are arguably the best coach on CZcams. Everything makes sense. After 5 years of weekend golf, I have given up on everything I was doing with my swing and now applying your wisdom. However, my contact is mostly happening near the hozzle and not the center. Please advise.
Really appreciate the way you explain
Porzak and mike bender have helped iron out so many issues with my golf swing. 90% relating to set up and the rest just works itself out.
this is a GAMECHANGING lesson. as a former football player, this has been a huge help
This video is incredible. One of the biggest issues with my swing has been too much lateral movement on the backswing, and pressure getting to the outside of the trail foot. I've misunderstood the hip bump as well. This video explains everything really clearly. Thanks!
@porzakgolf what is a good reference point for your irons on shaft lean. Should it stay neutral to spine or have the shaft/grip pointing at the left hip?
I like the club being gripped perpendicular to your feet. This keeps the club square. It’s ok to have a slight press, by slight I mean no more than an inch. Make sure not to take your grip with it pushed forward though because then you will surely grip the club with a shut face.
Good videos , simple and easy to understand, well done 👍👍
Good stuff. I like the trend of having a variety of players to see your concepts executed and worked on through different skill levels.
Adam..... this clip may be your best yet. Stepping in as your mentor taught you takes care of so many issues.
Thanks for having someone older on your lesson ( he seemed to have a good personality which also helps)…….. maturity to ask you lots of questions and able to relate his own experiences and swing thoughts. As always your instructions were very helpful………I too probably don’t “lean over” enough………I will remember the Phelps vs other sport illustration.
Super explanation for ball position relative to the center...never heard before!..tried setting up using right arm yesterday, never hit so many flush shots..grateful 🙏 Stressdr
Porzak reigns 🎉
So good - tried this on the course today for the first time... much easier turn
Great vid as always. However, the star of this particular video is the student! #legend
Have been using this setup and had too much weight forward, swing analysis showed from DTL my head was moving back to regain balance as soon as I started backswing.
Love the Porzak method, I seem to get better results with my weight distributed evenly from heel to toe, rather than toward balls of feet though 🤔 🤷♂️
i feel i have the pivot action down and now i can work on the correct starting position. thnx.
Godfather of golf instruction.
Finally the light bulb moment where I did the hip bump right!!! Thank you!!!
We gotta start thumbs upping your content bruh. I swear I never do that shit but I’m aware of it’s importance for the algorithm. I appreciate you man and I’m bout to start commenting on your vids telling everyone to thumbs up this shit. You deserve more followers
This guy is good. I love his videos with the high school and college players!
Love theses vids with amateurs. Thank you!!
I’ve always gripped it with both hands before the actual set up. I see you like the bottom hand only then top hand once set up. Is there an advantage besides distance from ball with your method, meaning does the top hand go on differently when the club is on the ground instead of in the air? I feel like it’s a stronger grip when I do it your way
I’m cool with both hands if the drip is correct, but Caudhill’s lead hand was too weak and he was gripping it in the palm rather than the fingers. This way helps a player get more leverage!
I completely agree with this approach but when I do it with a wedge (I’m 6’4 with slightly upright clubs) my head is pretty move straight over the ball. Could this be right!
Incredible video, I can't wait to try your set up distance from the ball.
I tried that setup. It feels crowded, it seems to encourage an over the top move and it made it difficult for me to move forward.
Oh yeah and if the right shoulder comes out even a little i hit some shanks. A little more center stacked gives me a better view of the swing and it free up my rotation, but it flatens the swing.
First! Come to Texas Adam!
I'm learning so good information from your videos , thanks so much
Another good one! Would like to see something about club and hands position at setup… I learned to tilt forward my hands… but watch some pro that seems to have their hands cantered with their sternum?!
If there was a Porzak Golf bingo card, “my mentor, Todd Sones” would be on it 😂 Love your videos!
How comprehensive is your online course ? Is it one on one info. Or is it a bunch of clips with you of students ?
I love the content and even the added bonus tips in the description. Does the amount of tilt from the waist vary when you're on a side-slope? I normally adjust grip and knee bend but unsure how to adjust tilt.
When the ball is way above the feet there will be slightly less knee bend and less tilt along with choking down on the grip…when the ball is well below your feet the opposite, more flex, more tilt(like your body is an accordion 🪗 as I always say)
Love how Adam shouts out his mentor by name so often
I've praised many of your videos lately but you said droping the right shoulder kills the swing.
Many top pros drop the right shoulder including Rory McIlroy (and they don't kill their swings).
The right shoulder drops depending how far forward the butt of the club's forward at set up.
Take a look at as many pros as you care to and then say it kills the swing
Thanks so much!👊
Great video
Dude said "Michael Phelps" and it CLICKED... Thank you my man!
What’s it mean when I do the hip bump I seem to always top it!?
Other than your not doing it correctly 😂… I hate taking guesses and wouldn’t be 100% sure. Possibly over bumping the hips and losing your posture when doing so?
My setup is a mess. The result is inconsistency. Thanks for the checkpoints AP. Off to the range.
go get em!
What a beauty hahaha
Oh man! I just don't get the bump. When I try to do it, my front leg straightens up.
How to get in touch @Adam? I've emailed, called, and Facebooked you - 3 of us want to come over to San Diego for lessons.
We haven’t seen anything come through. Please email us at info@porzakgolf.com for all details on in person lessons and to book! We will get back to you right away!
Yah gotta be teachable...
Instant shank when I do this.
Summary: Linebacker to Phelps!
Sometimes it just takes one word to understand a concept. Today, that word was “linebacker”.
That looks like Tucker Carlson at 04.02