First Video: Feedback Welcomed

[TeeAreNY]

Been playing for about 8 seasons and picked up the game fairly quickly. Never took a lesson and basically went with a few tips from my uncle when I was first starting out. Only this past round was when I decided to record my swing for the first time and I’m curious on everyone’s general thoughts. I’ve never been able to hit a draw, my shot shape is straight or cut/fade. I’m curious if anyone can pinpoint a reason to as well from this video. 

[TeeAreNY]

Technical question, but can anyone see the video? It's showing up when I'm looking on mobile, but I don't see it on desktop. I just uploaded the video from my phone but not sure if that is the proper way, do I need to host it on YouTube or something?

 

Edit: Looks like the video on desktop is showing up when it's Safari but not Google Chrome. 

Edited November 3, 2021 by TeeAreNY

[connor_g9]

On 11/3/2021 at 10:13 AM, TeeAreNY said:

Technical question, but can anyone see the video? It's showing up when I'm looking on mobile, but I don't see it on desktop. I just uploaded the video from my phone but not sure if that is the proper way, do I need to host it on YouTube or something?

 

Edit: Looks like the video on desktop is showing up when it's Safari but not Google Chrome. 

Yeah, I can see it. It looks like your takeaway is to the inside, coming around your body instead of straight back, which puts you into a position to come over-the-top, which you do but not very much, which is where the cut/fade would come in. If you want to hit a draw, focus on making your takeaway straight back and when you get to the top of your backswing, dropping your hand behind you. It’s important to not drop your hands to an extreme, because then you’ll be dealing with inconsistency on fat/thin and hooks. 

[golfarb1]

This position of the below still with the clubhead well inside your hands is the centerpiece of your other problems .

At this point where the shaft is first parallel to the ground , the shaft should also be pointing parallel to your TARGET LINE, not far right as you are doing

Fix- place a small box just inside the clubhead and parallel to your target line and takeaway the club so that a part of the shaft remains lightly  touching the box for the first 18 inches of your takeaway .

 

Edited May 5, 2023 by golfarb1

[TeeAreNY]

Thank you for this helpful insight. I’ve tried to experiment with different grips or feet positioning just based on what I’ve read and seen online and haven’t had much luck. So it’s good to know the root of this issue. Been able to get around with my swing but always looking to improve. 
 

To clarify on this screenshot you pulled. The club head should be more pointing towards the camera correct?

[golfarb1]

YES.

The small triangular box on the ground is probably ideal because it is easily movable . The included still was Steve Ellington , a former PGA champion, so even top players use this simple tool to make sure that their their takeaway stays within their desired parameters. 

 

Edited November 6, 2021 by golfarb1