Brian Manzella Lessons

I've got a lesson scheduled for Feb 27th and 28th. He calls it the Manzella special where you hit on trackman and some more range work. He watches you play 18 the second day. I play to about a 9. Anybody had any lessons with Brian?I'll use this thread for updates after my lesson and future lessons.

Yes - he is awesome.

Yes, he is a golf genius. He is *not* a method teacher. He will teach you what *you* need to learn. He has a panel of scientists, biomechanical experts, club designers from huge companies, the founder of Trackman, etc. on his panel of experts. However, he will talk to you, with passion, in plain English.

rteach1

P.S.- He once had to cancel a lesson with me because David Toms called him. After Brian flew down to work with him (which Brian has done for most of David's career) , David had his best streak ever. Brian also teaches Toms' son.

rteach1

I also highly recommend Brian. Expansive knowledge but can whittle it down and explain it in many ways until it makes sense. Enjoy!

I really look forward to this review. Adam, now that you have let the cat out of the bag, I expect at least 6 paragraphs and no less than 1000 word write up. I bet you are excited. Try to remember as much as you can and good luck.

You will not be disappointed.

I had a chance to go to one of his golf clinics in Luxembourg but just couldn't get the time off in the end - gutted !

I've got a number of his videos and have spent some time on his forum and I would go as far as saying he probably has the most complete understanding of the golf swing of any teacher because of the resources at his disposal.

Anyway, pay attention and please let us know your thoughts afterwards!

Noooo, Slicefixer teaches him (sticks fingers in ears)! Lol

I think I just watched a video on this guy where he talked about the D-Plane.

I had a skype lesson with him. The man is incredible. No method, no BS. Just plain knowledge and GREAT communication. IMO, he does his best to get you completely understanding what to do and doesn't hold back (like some would to get the return business).

I will be seeing Brian again this year.

Is he still at English Turn?

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Yes though I think he just had shoulder surgery.

I have had two lessons with Brian in Minnesota, one year apart. Not only did he remember me, but was able to take what we initially worked on to another level. He is fantastic and you will improve your ball striking significantly. Most important, he teaches you to be self sufficient in correcting swing issues. Plus, he has the best drills, one for every conceivable issue. I easily have gained thirty yards in distance after our work together, and eliminated the in to out hook plaguing my game. He is also a great guy with wonderful stories.

Can't wait to hear how this goes. Have followed him for ages but never really had a lot of success with any of his videos. Am betting he is much better in real life.

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I have had two lessons with Brian in Minnesota, one year apart. Not only did he remember me, but was able to take what we initially worked on to another level. He is fantastic and you will improve your ball striking significantly. Most important, he teaches you to be self sufficient in correcting swing issues. Plus, he has the best drills, one for every conceivable issue. I easily have gained thirty yards in distance after our work together, and eliminated the in to out hook plaguing my game. He is also a great guy with wonderful stories.
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Hi Dodger, nobody enjoys a great lesson more than you!

Cheers,
Kevin

I've been hard pressed to find anyone that looks at a golf swing so scientifically and is able to explain it in laymans terms and apply it to students on a need-to-know basis. I think some of the best information out there, especially the stuff about stop drinking the handle dragging koolaid.

I'm gonna try to remember as much as I can and give a very thorough update when I get back. After that I'll try to give a week by week update of my game. Plan is to try and go about once a month to see Brian. We'll see how it goes.

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I have had two lessons with Brian in Minnesota, one year apart. Not only did he remember me, but was able to take what we initially worked on to another level. He is fantastic and you will improve your ball striking significantly. Most important, he teaches you to be self sufficient in correcting swing issues. Plus, he has the best drills, one for every conceivable issue. I easily have gained thirty yards in distance after our work together, and eliminated the in to out hook plaguing my game. He is also a great guy with wonderful stories.
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Hi Dodger, nobody enjoys a great lesson more than you!

Cheers, And yours are some of the best buddy! however with the snow sitting out there golf seems a long ways away. take care Kevin!
Kevin
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Brian is a great teacher. I have been a student since 2005. Great guy and a great communicator. He will make you better.

Just finished up with my last lesson with Brian Manzella yesterday about 5. First off let me say that Brian is high energy and a great guy to be around. Thursday we had to go to city park range because the rang at English Turn was closed. This was the only negative I can think of. The reason I say it's a negative is because I had to hit of mats. But this wasn't Brian's fault and we still got good work in I think.

When I pull up Brian is already there setting up trackman. I start out just hitting a few shots so we can get a baseline. I here Brian behind me looking at the numbers saying "wow". So I'm thinking that's a good thing. WRONG!!! My vertical swing plane was 75-79 degrees with -9 degrees down. I didn't have a clue what that meant but the look on Brian's face told the story.

I'll have a full review when I get back to MS.

In laymans terms -9 degrees down is not good unless digging a grave.Brian will get that iron swing to normal good luck.

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Just finished up with my last lesson with Brian Manzella yesterday about 5. First off let me say that Brian is high energy and a great guy to be around. Thursday we had to go to city park range because the rang at English Turn was closed. This was the only negative I can think of. The reason I say it's a negative is because I had to hit of mats. But this wasn't Brian's fault and we still got good work in I think.

When I pull up Brian is already there setting up trackman. I start out just hitting a few shots so we can get a baseline. I here Brian behind me looking at the numbers saying "wow". So I'm thinking that's a good thing. WRONG!!! My vertical swing plane was 75-79 degrees with -9 degrees down. I didn't have a clue what that meant but the look on Brian's face told the story.

I'll have a full review when I get back to MS.
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Looking forward to hearing it.

Update from your time?

Update? Did you give up golf?

I ask because just got the Confessions of a flipper video. I am a flipper. Did some video work getting ready for season, and well, I am a flipper.

6 year old thread. Bringing it back.

I had a lesson with Brian a week ago, and it would not be overstating it to say that he transformed my entire approach in an hour. I've played nearly every day since, and the improvements were not a fluke. Fixed my grip, backswing, follow through, and alignment. Did it in a way I could understand. Did it fast.

I've had 3 other coaches, 2 of whom were good, but this was another level. This was like a pga player vs a scratch golfer that never leaves his home course.

I didn't leave the lesson with a hint or an idea or a maybe that worked. I left with solutions and obvious improvement.

The guy is a @#$&+@@!!! genius.

Um...im.glad it worked for you, lets pull it in a notch. He doesnt teach anything groundbreaking. In fact the pro he did schools with has done alot more for teaching then Brian. Rock hill, name escapes me.

Admitted bias:I’ve known Brian since middle school. He is an absolute detail oriented guy that is driven to understand the absolute minutia of motion, physics and mental process.....then he relates to each individual based on their cognitive ability and talent.

That being said, I’ve read a lot of negative comments in these forums from a variety of people. Sometimes it is easier to ridicule when the ability to grasp or conceive is difficult. Brian is an absolute genuine guy who loves helping people. He is borderline genius and is often misunderstood. I have played with many of his students and watched him give lessons at English Turn. The one constant I hear from his students is what has been echoed in this thread: he makes very complicated motion/feel/objectives easy to comprehend and his drills are easily relatable to the desired results sought.

Never one to teach to a “method” or swing, he gets the most out of every student’s abilities and they are always better for it

I think if he took the time, he could make quantum physics seem like making ice

just my .02

Brian is a great guy and will no doubt help you. He is a great guy, has a ton of knowledge.