I am 91 and don't play anymore but this lesson reminded me of something. As I aged I couldn't keep my left arm straight on my turn and the more bent it became the shorter my distances became. I went from being a long hitter to a cream puff. One other thing , while I was playing my equilibrium was very good , after retiring my equilibrium gradually deteriorated so play as long as you can. Don't fret your score. Tha best part of golf is playing with your buddies and having a brew.The score is not that important.

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

All about having a good time for sure! -Eric

@seadonkey6913

6 ай бұрын

Sir, you are a legend in my book! I will take your advice as I am half your age. I hope to not waste a single day and hopefully I can get to my 90’s!

@SaluteMilitaryGolfAssociation

5 ай бұрын

That's Beautiful and So true, you will get older or not be able to get out and play. Enjoy every moment of your golf. Great tip and instruction Eric. Always the Golf Mechanic.😇

@hoffy1003

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. It changes my perspective and keeps it real. What important is getting out and playing. Try my best, but trying not to be discouraged by my physical changes as I've aged. I've experienced exactly what you said.

@johnmartin4332

5 ай бұрын

Hope you are still playing

This is the best lesson I’ve ever heard because it shows how and why you need to do this . In my opinion left arm straight is a fundamentally critical skill that forces changes down the line - this is the start of a great swing.

@PerformanceGolfZone

5 ай бұрын

Appreciate it :)

I like the trail arm push idea ,I have trouble keeping lead arm straight. Can't wait to try this. Thanks.

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Really has helped my own swing and lots of my students Bob---hope it helps you as well! -Eric

This is GREAT stuff! Everything is explained so well - thank you!

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it! -Eric

I am new to golf just started learning at age 61. I have not been able to figure out how to keep my arms straight and then I just woof at the ball or barely hit it and it rolls across the ground. Can never seem to get under it because my arms don’t stay straight or I stand up in my shot. This has been very helpful, you have gained a new subscriber ❤

@PerformanceGolfZone

28 күн бұрын

Appreciate it Dawn! Hope this one helps--let us know if you have any questions!!

Great and very effective info. Thanks😊

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Thanks John! -Eric

Love this! So good!!

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

E- great stuff. This helped in another way because I was rotating shoulders too flat. Extension tip helped a lot. As always, thanks!

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

You got it my friend!

I struggle so much with fat, thin and clean shots as a beginner. I have been filming myself and noticed that I was pulling up and had chicken wing. This just brought so much clarity and I just went out and hit 30 balls into a net and all but 4-5 were flushed. I can’t wait to take this swing to the range to see where the ball is going and to the course.

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Love to hear it Ryan! -Eric

Brilliant. Thank you!

@PerformanceGolfZone

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!!

Thank you, nice explanation and lesson.

@PerformanceGolfZone

3 ай бұрын

Our pleasure thanks Benjamin!

Great video!

@PerformanceGolfZone

5 ай бұрын

Thanks Aidan!

Thanks Eric Excellent tutorial Liked the bit about extension as I try to swing on a level plain 🤞🤞Giving it a go tomorrow on the Queen’s course at Gleneagles Scotland

@PerformanceGolfZone

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it John! Hope it serves you well!

Unusually useful video, You gained a new subscriber :) Cheers from Sweden

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate you being here with us :)

Eric Cogorno on the PG youtube channel!? Love it! Great explanation!

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Yessir! Thank you---appreciate you being here with us! -Eric

excellent. Hard to even know the lead arm is folding., I was guilty. I was just now doing some half swings to practice downswing rotation/compression and it was amazing how a waist high backswing with a straight lead arm and hardly any wrist hinge could produce huge speed. (cf John Rahm). Combine this backswing with downswing rotation/compression/extension and the results are phenomenal.

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

Love it!!

This is my main issue. Thanks!

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

Hope it helps Kevin!

I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you for this video. What if you feel like you are not flexible enough? Do I have to cut back on a full swing? Only taking the club back 3/4 of the way?

@PerformanceGolfZone

6 ай бұрын

Hey! Yeah that can certainly be an option----shorter swing length can work like a Rahm/Finau if you have enough power that way. If not you could also cheat the setup closed stance and shoulders to help get more backswing length These may help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qpaCz6qgYcSadLA.html&pp=ygUdRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIHNlbmlvciBiYWNrc3dpbmc%3D kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZ5o2Kd8m6jgnqw.html&pp=ygUdRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGJhY2tzd2luZyBsZW5ndGg%3D

Been working on this but I struggle to see the ball when I look down with such a full turn and arms extended- any advice please?

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

Hey! I would need to see your swing to say for sure.....but you may be OVER DOING the turn...I would start there. You should be able to make roughly a 90* shoulder turn with a 45* hip turn and keep eyes on the ball no problem

Im hesitant to push with my trail arm /palm …. Seems a sound “feel” to have , but im working on keeping elbows in more to avoid possible chicken wing and right side of fairway (and right woods lol) ..now well into my 50’s ,and though ive always fought my horrendous slice , being older has made it more of a challenge for what ever reason …am heading to range in a minute .last time i figured out keeping the feeling of my trail elbow in and pointed down on backswing ,then rolling forearms with bowed(inward bow) left wrist through down swing stopped the whole hard right turns i was getting…..maybe after ive gotten comfortable with this new swing ill try this pushing away feel .ive always used my lead elbow as the gauge for my back swing ,meaning as soon as i feel it start to breakdown /bend im done going back and start downswing … as im thinking about this and typing , it may make sense and help to implement this “pushing away” feeling eventually..at worst itll help extend /stretch my turn , making me a lil more limber ….possibly 🤷🏼‍♂️😬.

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

I have faith in ya---let us know how you get on :)

Eric: great video. Wouldn't hinging the wrists earlier in the backswing, and in the proper way, be another optimal solution to the lead arm folding? That is, wouldn't a late wrist set cause folding and arm overrun **even with* the proper full turn? Thanks!

@PerformanceGolfZone

3 ай бұрын

Hey Mark! It COULD.....but I haven't seen that be one-to-one for everyone. Heres some general guidelines on hinging amounts and times: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gp2Xp6l7ndjRpKw.html&pp=ygUSRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGhpbmdl kzread.info/dash/bejne/pnqntrKRocvbh84.html&pp=ygUSRXJpYyBDb2dvcm5vIGhpbmdl

EC......most appreciative for your golf instruction videos.....watching this beneficial video notice your..right elbow isn't in front of your right hip into downswing..as you have been instructing in the past...mountainous instructional videos out there state right elbow in front after last parallel before approaching impact ...a must..! Guess not. Look at Tommy Fleetwood...his right elbow so far behind is right hip during downswing its ridiculous...

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

:) Something I need to watch....my shoulder get too internal and behind my pelvis sometimes for sure. That would be an issues of mine (can lead to fat shots, toe shots and some hooks)

I have recently been using either a glove(or tucked shirt) under my right armpit for connection. How could i incorporate this in this technique. I've always had difficulty keeping left arm straight and fat shots. Thanks

@PerformanceGolfZone

5 ай бұрын

Hey John....Yeah you can def do those together (I have) Keep the glove under armpit and but feel the trail arm wider Its not the easiest combo but do able (arms connected and straighter)

@johnmartin4332

5 ай бұрын

Thanks sir

Makes perfect sense.

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

Hope it helps ya!

Love it. If I could give five likes for this video I would. Thank you.

@PerformanceGolfZone

2 ай бұрын

Appreciate it :)

Does the same drill work with driver?

@PerformanceGolfZone

7 ай бұрын

For sure!

Does the left arm has to be fully straight or relaxed straight?

@PerformanceGolfZone

2 ай бұрын

More relaxed straight is totally good.....it doesnt have to be perfect. Some players make a more bent arm work but I wouldn't recommend it :)

@KenRGS131

2 ай бұрын

@@PerformanceGolfZone I appreciate you. I will get this going today. I feel with my left arm completely (forced straight) makes me so robotic and lose my tempo...

How does someone come to in person for a lesson?

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

Hey! You can call us at 1-800-523-5760 or email at support@performancegolf.com for in person coaching options!!

doesn't pushing away with the right hand make the swing too right-hand dominant?

@PerformanceGolfZone

5 ай бұрын

Hey Steve! Nope! Just helps keep the left arm straight-ish

Your correct score cards should not be at public golf courses we are there for the beer and the fun

This is my lesson. lol.

@PerformanceGolfZone

5 ай бұрын

:)

Quite disappointed because of my chicken wings, it seems this technique is a great solution to keep the lead arm straight. Thank you.

@PerformanceGolfZone

4 ай бұрын

hope it serves you well Allan!!

We are all good players just don’t count the bad shots

You seem like the type of woman I would say was pretty. 🤷‍♂️

@PerformanceGolfZone

Ай бұрын

Well thank you :)

@1Hominid

Ай бұрын

@@PerformanceGolfZone Some lady on this video before was advising viewers to never directly compliment a woman. It must have auto-played your video right before I clicked send. I'm not deleting this errant comment as a matter of principle. 😅 This really did make my day. Oh and the golf tip is good too lol.