Your body changes as you get older. He's nonstop. Lee himself would say he hit a power push. Left hand AHEAD of the clubface on the downswing. When you are trying to hit a power fade, missing to the left is just about the worst thing you could do with the swing because you were already aimed a bit left to begin with. Whether you are playing in a tournament or just a casual round with your friends, the only measure of your game is the score that you write down at the end of each hole. Also, his lower ball flight. The four points above might sound easy enough, but they will likely be difficult to put together into one cohesive unit. It looks pretty standard to me. Looks pretty fundamental to me. [/quote] At age 83, the six-time major champ To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Lee Trevino says golfers should do this more as they start getting older, What Netflixs OTHER sports doc can tell us about its upcoming PGA Tour series, Max Homa isnt normal. I would not suggest that anyone try to copy Trevino's swing because that is HIS swing which works for him. This is one of the calling cards of Trevino's swing a stance which is slightly open to the target line. Hes far more interesting than that, 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Adidas announces adicross additions, plus shoes to come soon, World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. [attachment=2450789:20141008_185953.jpg] PXG 0811X 7.5 Gen 4 Tensei AV Raw White 65X, Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour 3 Wood HZRDUS Black RDX 70X, Cobra LTDx 7 Wood Tensei AV Raw White 75 X, Haywood Signature 50, 56; Vokey SM8 62; DG X100. and Would his 10 solutions help now? If your swing does not end up with a Rory McIlroy perfectly balanced finish with the club head pointed dead Why do you think that this is so? Let's have a real in-depth look at Lee Trevino's golf swing and why it is so unusual when compared to many of his peers. Trevino Power-Fade Weak Basics Likely How-To Potential Problems When Hitting The Golf Flop Shot Video - by Peter Finch Wide Takeaway Makes Your Golf Swing Simple Video - by Pete Easier to say that publicly than accuse AN of being the waspy little joint that it was/is. Rules Guy: What do you do if your ball moves as you are preparing to address it? LOL. Following are three of the likely issues that you will run into when trying to learn how to hit a Trevino power fade. Rules Guy: What do you do if your ball moves as you are preparing to address it? [attachment=2450779:185653.jpg] Topping the ball. He didn't care about 'looking good' on the golf course in terms of using picture-perfect technique he only cared about getting the ball in the hole and winning tournaments. His swingto all appearances, an effortless half-swingwas the same as it had been with the wedge. Hitting a pull to the left. There is a long list of items that caused Trevino's swing to stand out from the pack, and those points will be covered in the content below. Pretty much talked himself out of being capable of winning at Augusta. I'm not trying to over simplify his swing, but it just looks so"This is MY SWING!" It works from the left shoulder to the clubhead, he says. As to part two of the discussion -- As long as there is golf there will be debates about what is "neutral" and "ideal" and how to swing that thing. When the hands move backward, the clubface closes. His hips are turned through impact so that you can see both cheeks from behind. Other notable professionals with unique swings include Jim Furyk, Zach Johnson, Bubba Watson, and more. LOL. Golf club companies, better technology or better marketing? While it is true that many of the longest hitters in the game use a draw, there have also been plenty of bombers who chose the fade instead. It is unlikely that you will be able to use the power fade to the same level of success at Lee Trevino. His little happy feet movement in the preshot moved the ball more to the center of stance. The positions that the various golfers use are nearly identical to one another, and you may have trouble telling one golfer from the rest just by watching his swing alone. You don t have to stick to the text book swing. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF, Lee Trevino says this was his secret to accuracy off the tee, Max Homa isnt normal. pic.twitter.com/rdjDXX1kWn. "I get tired.". "You have to manipulate your hands," he says. However, do you think that many players of today try to copy someone else's swing instead of using their own best swing? "I dont even go to the clubhouse. The way you take the club to the top determines the path your clubface comes into the ball, so its important to nail this portion of your motion. Lee Trevino is considered the best ball striker of all time next to Ben Hogan. One being was Lee specifically someone who's swing is worth copying and the other being should we try harder to own our individuality rather than trying to be so mechanically pure in every way as modern swing instructions seems to suggest. It's worked pretty well for him. Lee Trevino's grip tip for distance and consistency. For Lee this created a slight fade but most golfers hit a draw with this swing. lol Good post. Lee Trevino had one of those swings, and it led him to become one of the greatest players in golf history. If you position the ball up near your left foot, you will have trouble reaching it at impact. So, if you are a golfer who relates to all that -- then to my way of thinking he does have a swing that should be copied. Your left arm acts as the rudder for your entire backswing sending it in its eventual direction. But as the rest of us look to sharpen our own games ahead of the new season, this anecdote, which I was lucky enough to be a fly on the wall for, is one I keep coming back to. Of course, so many great players of the past have done the same thing. If I drop my right foot back, it gets my leg out of the way so I can turn more.I dont hit it that far anymore, but when I get that hip back, it helps.. If you simply show up to the range and expect to hit great shots with this new method, you are going to leave frustrated and disappointed. I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". was it Augusta that he changed his shoes in the parking lot after having being rebuffed about something? And, as the PGA Tour slogan goes, "These Guys Are Good." In the modern game, Bubba Watson drives the ball ridiculous distances off the tee while playing a fade the majority of the time. I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". His little happy feet movement in the preshot moved the ball more to the center of stance. Use these 2 keys from one of the LPGA's longest hitters. He didnt hit it far, but he did hit his ball straight down the middle, so to speak. Lees swing was not especially flat. Sometimes, he'll dole it out to those who don't. And he had a beautiful full follow-through in his prime years. Trevino and every other pro found the right swing motion for their driver and irons. The target line and toe line change our perspective on ball position. If you would like to test out an unusual swing technique that just might lead you to improved performance on the course, there are a few basic principles you will need to use. Getting your legs and hips to initiate the swing right from the top is the best way so prevent that early release from ruining an otherwise good golf swing. A simple swing feeling thatll help keep your swing moving. It looks pretty standard to me. If the other guys ever learn that it is To me (and I hate using this word) his swing just has so much 'swag' that it makes it look awesome. In fact, Jordan Spieth uses a move which is something short of conventional, and yet it has led him to become the top ranked golfer in the world. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. And yes, Own your own swing. He says something like "If you had a kettlebell and were going to throw it as hard as you couldthat is a golf swingthat is your driver swing" I took a kettlebell, went outside, threw it 3 times, and the next time I went to the range the only thing I thought about when swinging my driver was throwing that kettlebell and it was incredible. Instruction not desired. You don't need any other, all you need is a wedge and a driver. The Unusual Swings of Lee Tevino, Jim Furyk and Matt Wolff, a Lesson of the Week and more 10 April 2020. by CGS-Admin. Trevino pulled an old-school blade putter from his bag and quietly dropped three balls onto the practice green, about eight feet from a hole. The swing thought I use is "draw a figure eight with the left shoulder, right or wrong as that might be as its only a feeling. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Miura Black Boron 1957 Small Blades 2i-PW, Nippon NS Pro 850 GH S-flex Your muscles get tighter and weaker, which makes it hard to rotate during your swing. Not to get off on a tangent butThe American Professional Golf Community of the past was not very kind to people of color, ethnic minorities, financially challenged, or golfers with little education. His hips are turned through impact so that you can see both cheeks from behind. Former professional golfer. That includes A.N, and many top players of the past. Not so many teachers, no Trackman, no high speed camera and more of a trial and error approach. Outlaw Golf Association Member #7. "Trevino arrived on the practice putting green. If the other guys ever learn that it is the back of the left hand that controls the clubface, there would be a lot more winners, and I would have a lot more to worry about, he says. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Monday at 09:57 PM, GolfWRX posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 3, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics, December 15, 2022, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics, December 7, 2022, By Keeping these components together makes it easier to produce a proper takeaway. He was one of the worlds best players and one of the games most colorful characters as well. This is the part of the setup that will most likely give you trouble. Titleist ProV1, [quote name='rony' timestamp='1412779556' post='10254883'] In honor of Lees When you watch golf on TV today, many of the swings look like they were taken from the same instructional manual. Many modern golfers would be wise to learn from this example. Much of the issue has to do with how you pick targets on the course. There are a couple of ways to remedy this issue. Lee Trevino declared war on slow play in 1973. Scratch Don White Driving Iron, Nippon Super Peening Blue, Custom Scotty x12 + Johnny Racer HC, TSi2 9*, Sim Ti Rocket 3, Jones Carry, and More, Titleist TSi3, Cobra LTDx LS, Callaway Apex UW, Cobra Speedzone Tour FW, Callaway Paradym driver - 2022 QBE Shootout. Build your swing on the driving range and take it out onto the course with pride, no matter what it looks like. How an alignment stick can guide you into the perfect downswing, Beginners need to master these 4 clubs to get better, says top teacher, Want to take a divot with your irons? GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. Copyright Innovation Unlimited Inc. GOLFSTR is a trademark of Innovation Unlimited Inc. All rights reserved. And he had a beautiful full follow-through in his prime years. In 1972 Clifford Roberts, the Chairman, became aware Trevino wouldn't go into the club house, indeed changing his shoes in the parking lot. I agree, super pure in all regards. straight at the target, but. the ball goes where you wanted it to go, (right distance, right direction, right location), ..are you going to try to change your swing so that it looks exactly like McIlroy's, even though you now slice the ball 40 yards into the "Duck Pond" on every swing? The final fundamental involved with this swing technique is perhaps the most important. Golf Channel, All Rights Reserved. So what does all of this have to do with you and your game? 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. ORLANDO All eyes on are on Tiger Woods this week at the PNC Championship. Most people come over [the top of] the ball, and they do that because their right hip is in the way, he says. Neil. [quote name='Dinosaur' timestamp='1412807711' post='10257295'] Unfortunately, the older you get the more the more you have to be aware of your bodies tending to change throughout each round of golf depending on your stamina, the changing temperature and your energy level. While watching Trevino's swing, it occurred to me how his swing was what he did to get the results that he wanted without worrying about how it would compare to any other Tour Player's swing. He releases the club effectively. for your swing as long as it gives you consistency and control. Rules Guy: What do you do if your ball moves as you are preparing to address it? I almost hate to tell you that Lee Trevino has had and probaly still does back trouble. While watching Trevino's swing, it occurred to me how his swing was what he did to get the results that he wanted without worrying about how it would compare to any other Tour Player's swing. Lee Trevino continues making it all look a little too easy pic.twitter.com/YShoTVUJrs. Lee Trevino: Doing these 2 things was 'the reason that I got so good at golf' All you need to be good is a wedge and a driver. But he's also king of another craft: dispensing wisdom about golf. [quote name='Dinosaur' timestamp='1412807711' post='10257295'] Think of your left arm as an extension of the club to properly trace a power-rich and slice-free backswing. Try and keep your body ahead of your hands and the clubhead, he adds. I would be interested in any comments. Yes, Trevino had a homemade swing, but he used that swing brilliantly to carve the ball in every direction possible. Seems like there are two questions on the table. "The caddie says I cant caddie for you, I don't know where you're aiming," he says. Since the club face is open to your stance, you should be able to swing through the ball with a slightly open face at impact. The list is endless. That, however, was not always the case. Moving the foot back gets the hip out of the way, and helps you come from the inside.. Trevino's swing is unorthodox, and so is his method for hitting the fade. Aim the club at the target. [/quote] The ball flight probably won't look very pretty, and your swing is going to feel extremely uncomfortable. Hes far more interesting than that, 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Adidas announces adicross additions, plus shoes to come soon, World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. Keep your body ahead of the clubhead, Trevino says. Approach Shots. Looks pretty fundamental to me. @LukeKerrDineen does his golf swing research the old-fashioned way by digging through 60+ years worth of @GOLF_com issues. His work has also appeared in USA Today, Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. In addition to being an exceptional golfer as evidenced by his six major victories Lee Trevino is also one of the most quick-witted players ever to pick up a club. It was hard to keep up, at times, but he's a roundup of the best bits. P.G. That open face position will encourage a fade while still allowing you to apply plenty of power through the hitting area. Trevino hit many of his greatest shots using this power fade, and it has the potential to pay off in your game as well. The result: Daniel the golfer is developing a sound, modern swing, one that bears no Im sure a lot of that early stuff bleeds into my more 'convential' (well trying to be!!) It is foreign to most golfers to stand with their hips and shoulders open to the target line because it goes against everything you have learned throughout your golfing life. If your legs and hips stop moving, the club will have no choice but to release through impact. Im sharing this description to highlight the fact that you can choose the setup (open stance), transition (cupped wrist) and delivery (inside to out) for your swing as long as it gives you consistency and control.Your dominant strength in one arm, wrist and leg or a tightness in your hips, spine or neck will all have an impact on the swing that works for your body. Its described as a push-cut swing causing a slight fade. You can check out video of it below, but his answer came in response to a simple question: A post shared by Luke Kerr-Dineen (@lkd_golf). As someone here stated already, there are some movements/patterns in the swing to be achieved and this is how Lee did it. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. I'll be there. Restrict the release. The six-time major winner sent ball after ball down the range with the not a hint of movement in either direction. However, even if you come up short of his lofty standard, you can still learn to hit quality shots with this unique method. Do this, says Top 100 Teacher, How to stop missing the fairway: Drop 5 shots in 2023, Here's a yardage you should practice from (especially if you want to break 100), The 7 best tips that worked for GOLF staffers in 2022, How to stop slicing and shallow out your swing, according to Top 100 Teachers, This stat proves you should manage your own expectations on the golf course, GOLF Magazine names three inductees to World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame, Top 100 Teacher: Rethink how you aim by doing this at address. Copyright 1996 - He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and womens golf. Golfers Want a Cure for Bent Elbow Syndrome, March 2013, 10 Best Caddie Responses & 24 Laws of Golf. As long the club is delivered properly to the back of the ball, there is no reason a fade can't lead you to impressive distances with every club in the bag. Bottom line - one man's "cookie" cutter purity will always be another's poison. 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