Padraig's Step-Through Swing

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Was watching Padraig at The Open and saw his little step through. What do you all think of this? I may try it just for fun.

Is anyone else out there (WRX, pros, whatnot) doing this with success?

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Harrington’s right foot step-through may look a little different. But check him out at impact, Malaska says. His position is impeccable. “The problem a lot of amateurs run into is they step through too early so they’re ahead of the ball at impact,” Malaska says. The most common result is a block. Harrington’s step-through happens after he’s struck the shot. He’s properly behind the ball at impact but on his way to a full release.

http://www.golf.com/instruction/2017/07/18/genius-behind-padraig-harringtons-bizarre-new-swing

I step through after impact in an attempt to get thru with my right side, so as not to hang back and slice. It looked to me like he re-positions his left foot also as part of his swing. I don't do that consciously, but I have been told it happens.

When I step through like that, I definitely hit it straighter.

I saw he was doing this last week and gave it a bit of a try in practice. I think it is good for balance and getting your weight forward. It also reminded me to go back to a drill I have previously done- http://www.golfchannel.com/video/swingfix-step-swing-drill/

I have done this for practice swings the last two rounds and hit the ball better than I have all season.

It's not that the step through drill isn't without merit, it is.

But.

Padraig is weird and he likes to do weird things. I think this is him enjoying being eccentric.

he's doing it to ease the pressure on his back post strike- the ball has long gone by the time he steps through

It's not that the step through drill isn't without merit, it is.

 

But.

 

Padraig is weird and he likes to do weird things. I think this is him enjoying being eccentric.

In Bob Rotella's books, he tells a lot of stories about Padraig, and after reading those and other feature stories on him over the years, I'd say your assessment is accurate.

I like that he's comfortable showing that side of him.

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Didn't Gary Player do this at one point?

I saw he was doing this last week and gave it a bit of a try in practice. I think it is good for balance and getting your weight forward. It also reminded me to go back to a drill I have previously done- http://www.golfchann...ep-swing-drill/

I have done this for practice swings the last two rounds and hit the ball better than I have all season.

I just take my normal stance and swing as freely as I can. On the follow thru I step forward to face the target more fully. Seems to help, when I remember to do it.

Didn't Gary Player do this at one point?

Yup he also kept his left heel off the ground in before even taking his backswing to fight the hook in the 60s. i walk through downhill shots

I saw the Harrington on Chronicles Of a Golfer on TV this week, It was so refreshing, he is so honest, direct, realistic and funny.

He is involved in the "thing" rather than trying to own it or conquer it.

He is Irish.

I like it.

Too bad Harrington missed the cut this week.

I do it sometimes unintentionally. I'm not big on holding a pose after impact. I do think it's easier on my back. Only do it with driver and 3W. Definitely don't want to slide forward before impact, but don't think the ball cares much about your finish position

I've just recently discovered Mike Malaska videos on youtube and the Be Better Golf channel, and loved the BBG vid I saw where Brendon got a driver drill from Harrington on taking practice swings and trying to hit a divot a foot in front of your ball. This drill immediately improved my driver consistency. And Mike's videos really helped me discover a better swing already too. Will try the walk thru drill too. Good stuff!

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I'm finally glad to see a pro golfer doing my move. Not sure why or how i do it but i lift my left foot off the ground exactly like Padraig does.

I don't usually walk thru but i have done it.

If i lift my right heel up slightly i can keep my left foot toes on the ground during the swing.

Glad to see i'm not the only crazy bugger doing this move.

I'm going to have to show a few friends this video.

Thank you Padraig.

I played an entire session like this a few years ago to alleviate back & hip pressure / pain.

Has there ever been another multiple major winner that has fiddled around so much?

Didn't Gary Player do this at one point?

I played an entire session like this a few years ago to alleviate back & hip pressure / pain.

I assume it worked?

When I was young and trying to learn how to draw a ball, I would walk through a driver swing. I would exaggerate the spin by doing this. I don't do it anymore but I do feel like it helped me learn how to draw the ball.

I played an entire session like this a few years ago to alleviate back & hip pressure / pain.

 

I assume it worked?

It did, I played some decent golf. My back and hip got better and I reverted back to a more 'normal' swing. Lately, I just went back to a step through, but mixed with a more back friendly swing.

Harrington' step through makes his swing the most unusual and unique of any swing on the Tours. Furyk, move over.