Don't if you remember me but the chipping to showed me with the toe of the club I find now if I keep my elbows touching my belly and do the easy swing comes out brilliant kind regards Stephen wellings the Shropshire
@mikedeeley75042 ай бұрын
Hi Stephen, Glad that it’s helping .Keep enjoying your golf, Mike
@stephenwellings40852 ай бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 sure will mike how are things with you
@mikedeeley75042 ай бұрын
Fine thanks Stephen. Got my amateur status back and I’ve joined Enville and Royal St Davids as a country member . Enjoying my golf and still attempting to “unlock the puzzle !” I’ve had some help from Kendal McWade the last 2 winters . If you get a chance , check out his KZread videos. All the best
@scubart2 ай бұрын
Funny. In my club the men aren’t after feel but distance.
@randybagwell94853 ай бұрын
I wish you had more instructional videos. I like your presentation.
@jngpenr4 ай бұрын
Mike, this is really wonderful advise thanks
@gerrymcintosh44777 ай бұрын
Orbit of the elbows. See Chris Hudson
@michaeldepeaux40878 ай бұрын
I am left handed playing golf right handed. I am trying to use the easiest golf swing techniques . However, when I get to the down swing I am confused. If I use my right shoulder and hand I feel like I am going over the top. If I use my left arm it feels like I am pulling the hands into the ball. That feels better to me. I tried that yesterday and when I connected it felt effortless and got good distance. Am I right in this belief?
@mikedeeley75048 ай бұрын
Hi Michael, Thanks for your question on the downswing . Consider the phrase -DOWN……SWING . This term implies that we allow things that SWING (our arms )to fall DOWN to the ball. Neither shoulders or hands can swing as well as arms can . Hopefully this explains why using your left ARM was more helpful to you than using your right SHOULDER and HAND. Hope this helps , Mike
@Jdeneik10 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you!
@golfnaples5914 Жыл бұрын
I shot 73 listening to this video and following Bobby Jones 3 principles. It was weird as a 5 handicap. I was detached from outcomes and didn't think much. I had a relaxed concentration. I dont use "easiest swing" because I'm too aggressive in downswing and come over the top but I adhered to your teaching. Do a video on why 99% of all golfers come over the top or really why 99% of all golfers "swing too hard" and why "easiest swing" is so hard to perform!!!!
@mikedeeley7504 Жыл бұрын
Glad that it helped . That phrase that you used “ detached from outcomes “ seems to be crucial to playing our best golf , doesn’t it ? We can choose to place our ATTENTION on either the club and our body ( as the video suggests ) or we can place our attention on the ball and the golf course . So it’s a choice . CLUB - BODY - BALL - COURSE . It looks like when your attention is placed on the first two you play your best golf ! Just in time for the Masters ! Enjoy your golf , Mike .
@bh5606 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a nice room to hang out.
@bh5606 Жыл бұрын
Be the club head!
@jimbaker3553 Жыл бұрын
Mike I do enjoy your video instructional talks. They are interesting and very incite full. Thank you for sharing.
@mikedeeley7504 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jim, Thanks for that - hope it helps.Do you have any suggestions for future videos? Enjoy your golf, Mike
@12496k2 жыл бұрын
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@12496k2 жыл бұрын
The tipping point is a great idea that can be practiced at home, without actually hitting balls! 💥
@stephenwellings40852 жыл бұрын
Well Mike you be please to no my handicap is 7 now from 18 you have made golf swing so much easier steve
@mikedeeley75042 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that Steve. Last year must have been an exciting one for you on the course. Keep enjoying it. Mike
@stephenwellings40852 жыл бұрын
Even shot level par on the gold course the shropshire golf club
@pipebliss2 жыл бұрын
MINI IRON SHOT... I love it! Thank you
@pipebliss2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, Mike. Thank you for sharing. How come you retired from coaching?
@pipebliss2 жыл бұрын
Interesting story about your wife Jenny. I'm curious, does she use the "Easiest Swing" method?
@mikedeeley75042 жыл бұрын
Jenny has many of the Easiest Swing characteristics in her swing -naturally ! It’s not fair, is it? Lack of tension, freedom of movement and most important of all, she enjoys the experimenting and self learning needed to improve. Enjoy your golf. Merry Xmas
@pipebliss2 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice, I have subscribed for more.
@nate_feag80442 жыл бұрын
I do great with this swing until I activate my arms and end up ruining it
@cynt11112 жыл бұрын
Very wise words.
@caemenstudios4103 жыл бұрын
I obtained these golf swing tricks , Jοmtοnο Naha (Go ogle it), read it in 1 evening, and the next day at the driving range applied it. I was surprised when I quickly hit my irons with appropriate divots with solid impact. I hit 10-15 yards more distance than the common distance I have with my irons. Get yours today!
@tomkillorn25143 жыл бұрын
LIKE THE WAY MIKE TALKS GOLF .
@profpat703 жыл бұрын
Pure Gold!
@georgegonczarek20433 жыл бұрын
Feel is very important in golf and I agree with every thing you ve said. I have played this game 4 close 2 55yrs. I ve had heaps of lessons from pro s over those years: read countless instructional books and watched heaps of vids on golf swing etc which helped 2 a certain extent, but on comp day, when it all counts, things don t work out like they did on the practice range. Why do u think this is?
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi George, We all feel like you! When I was coaching there were 2 questions which were asked more than any others. “ How do I take my driving range game onto the course?” And “ how do I get more consistency?” The correct answers are “ you will never hit the ball as well on the course, as you do on the range” and “ you will never be totally consistent!” Once you acknowledge these facts then the process of developing your best and most enjoyable golf game can start. When we step on the 1st tee, everyone would like to perform well / get your handicap lower/ get bragging rights for the next week, etc. The problem is that if all your focus is on PERFORMANCE then you will always feel under a lot of ( self inflicted) pressure. Next time you play go with a mindset of also ENJOYING the game. Be grateful for such beautiful surroundings with your best friends close at hand.So often forgotten. Also use the next 18 holes for LEARNING. Notice the feeling of your swings on the range and simply compare it to the course swings. Noticing these differences is the “secret” to bridging the gap between range / course. These differences cannot be noticed if you are focused only on results. You could also play to enjoy the feeling of your body moving gracefully. Children enjoy this feeling just as much as a sweetly struck shot. That is why they get 28 shots off their handicap in one summer. They have the balance of PERFORMANCE ENJOYMENT. LEARNING ENJOYMENT and LEARNING must come first. Performance will always follow. Let me know how it’s progressing, Mike
@larrymorris92603 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel tonight and watched a couple of videos hate to see you retired from coaching. I’m from Texas and everything is open here. Hope you continue to post videos I subscribed to your channel. All the golf coaches in Europe seem to be much more laidback than here in the U.S. I’m a retired firefighter and play golf at least twice a week if something doesn’t come up with me tending my cows or competing on my horses. I would love to learn the easiest swing in golf but even at my age I think I’m still wired too tight to ever master it lol. Hope to hear more from you in the future. Thanks.
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi Larry, Glad that you liked the videos. Where you live sounds idyllic- we’ve just moved out to the country ourselves . So currently learning about gardening and trying to keep squirrels ( critters?)out of the roof space! Give yourself some time to develop an “ Easier Swing”. It sounds like you already sense that there might be tension in your game - so as you play / practice focus on where that tension is located in your body and give it a value from 1 to 10. ( 1 being really relaxed and 10 being super tense) If you decide that you feel tension in your arms, say about 8, simply hit some shots gradually bringing this down to a 5 or 6. Exercises like this will allow you to develop an awareness of tension yourself, without having to bother with golf coaches!! Enjoy your golf, Mike
@shaunjohnston3153 жыл бұрын
Great videos Mike. I have been having quite a bit of success lately focusing on your tips on grip pressure, arm tension and motion. Memories from your time in Jersey. Thanks Shaun
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi Shaun, Nice to hear from you and glad that the videos are helping. Mike
@TheWildgoose33 жыл бұрын
Thanks for recommending Bobby Jones. I see the Easiest Swing in his swing. Being a visual learner. I can’t see enough of this swing.
@alangoudie22993 жыл бұрын
Three excellent suggestions to improve your score. Those ideas are probably more helpful than many technique tips. Thank you for your video.
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. It would be interesting to compare Bobby’s swing at 21 to his swing at 28. They probably looked identical, but one didn’t perform so well and the other beat everyone who turned up! Enjoy your golf, Mike
@TheWildgoose33 жыл бұрын
good to hear from you again. Keep then coming
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete. Is it golf that you coach? Mike
@TheWildgoose33 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 yes Mike, I coach High School golf. This is only my third year. There was an opening for a golf coach so I took the position. I had literally given up the game out of frustration. So when I took the coaching position I had to figure out how to coach this game. I looked on KZread, found Easiest Swing and the rest is history. I took three months of on line lessons from Julian. I took some individual lessons from Sean Herron on line too. I discovered Ron Owens of Indiana USA and I did one month of on line with him. I plan to go to Indiana to have in person lessons with Ron once the Pandemic allows us to travel. I am a late in life school teacher. I retired from tbeing Minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ after 36 years of full time work. I had been a school teacher before I became a minister so I returned to the classroom. I plan on retiring from teaching in 4 years, I'll be 70. My hope at that time is to be proficient enough in golf coaching to move south, I live in New York State, and coach golf as a profession. It's good to dream. Thanks again for your posts. I really like how you teach.
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi Pete, If I can help in any way with your coaching, just let me know. I’m considering doing some book reviews next on KZread. A couple of books which have certainly helped my coaching are “ Jim Flick on Golf.” and basically anything by John Jacobs. I had the opportunity to watch him coach about 6 times - he was the master at “ quick fixes.” He did a DVD called “ advanced golf” which simply shows how to correct swings in under 3 minutes! Also try A.J.Bonar’s “ The Truth about Golf.” Mike
@TheWildgoose33 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 Thanks Mike. I ordered the DVD by John Jacobs, Advanced Surgery. I really love coaching golf and can't get enough of it. I use my swingtrainer every day. have two, one at home and one in my classroom at school.
@TheWildgoose33 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 anything you want to send my way or direct me to concerning golf coaching would be grateful appreciated. I’m enjoying Bobby Jones “How I Golf” TV series. Looks like weather is starting to warm up here. Still a lot of snow on ground but warmer temps. Can’t wait to hit the course.
@gedmarkham71673 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following easiest swing for a few years even had a couple of lessons with Julian but the penny didn’t drop until I watched your post about soft arms. Thanks 🏌🏻♂️👍
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped Ged. Enjoy your golf.
@kelguy43213 жыл бұрын
Oh So Good ... TY ☮️From 🇺🇸💪🏼⛳️To ALL Thank For Posting Mike Deeley
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. Good luck in the Ryder Cup. Mike
@Easiestswing3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, Mike. It’s great to hear from you again. You’re so right about Bobby Jones. If one of the greatest players of all time needed his 3 points you speak about surely we need them even more!
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the I.T. help today ,Brian. It must have been lovely to play in Bobby’s era , no computers, no tour sticks, no yardages, etc. Just a clear head, a sense of touch and a pipe full of tobacco! See you soon
@johncorbin26393 жыл бұрын
Great to hear all is well with you both in this winter of discontent. Even better to hear that you have decided to fill your spare time with some golfing philosophy. Very interesting and if you can be bothered to do more and expand your u tube base then I think you have a new career lined up. Golf is still allowed here in Jersey as I am sure you are well aware although the weather is a different matter. Keep up the good work and best wishes.
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Lovely to hear from you. Starting to get fed up of gardening now -so thought I’d do a video again. I’ve been keeping up with Jersey by watching “ Real Housewives of Jersey!” I always thought that sunglasses were worn on your nose, nor the top of your head. Shows what I know. Hope to catch up with you soon. Mike
@sdb26873 жыл бұрын
Tried it! Shot 77 first time hit it well. Still learning but so easy to hit it far. I am 72. I still hit it pretty far but this has made it so much easier. I can actually see the club head a when it is about to crush the ball. Excellent! WishI knew this when I was 20!
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Great playing. As Frank Sinatra once sang “ The best is yet to come!” Thanks for watching, Mike
@martynlemarquand1913 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike Just found your site and believe that I am going to enjoy your philosophy on the game. Greetings from British Columbia.
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi Martyn, Lovely to hear from you. Hope things are going well for you and your family in Canada. Jenny and I have moved from Jersey to Shropshire approx. 18 months ago and I have retired. Joined a lovely club called Enville. Always said “ I’ll give up golf when I have to take a headcover off on a par3!!” Turns out I won’t! Enjoy your golf, Mike
@martynlemarquand1913 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 Hi Mike I know exactly what you mean, I now carry as many woods as I do wedges! We are all doing well, thankyou. Is there an email address that I can can contact you on that you don't mind putting up on this site?
good to see how easy swing coaches differ. if you pause you swing after impact you are still looking at the ball and head down where brians head turns so early way before he hits it, proves there is not one way even with easy swing
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony. I’ve been working on allowing my head to turn in time with my body for a while now - but it’s still a work in progress !!! I’m sure that I was attracted to Easiest Swing due to me starting to question beliefs like “ keep your head down”. This was drummed into me from an early age. It feels so much easier when I allow it to turn - watch this space for further progress. Enjoy your golf.
@honguantex4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I have been following Brian, Julian and Sean, and believe strongly in Danse du Golf. Your explanation gives a new perspective to the Easiest Swing. Thanks. CH Lim Singapore
@johnlawson20674 жыл бұрын
I take it this is just for, "Warming up". When there's a ball to be hit the head never looks all the way behind you. ( I include yourself when you're actually hitting golf balls).
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Ideally you would like to “ allow” a tipping point for all full shots - whether there is a ball there or not. As you said, my club head is restricted when I hit shots. That’s something which I am working to improve. Tension in my arms and wrists causes this and I’ve been working on it for 40 years! Must be a slow learner. Enjoy your golf. Mike
@johnlawson20674 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 I wasn't pointing out any faults in your swing (Looks fine to me). I mean, when you're shifting your weight from the front to the back foot, your head (Not the head of the golf club) moves with the rest of the body. However, when your addressing or going to hit the ball, the head stays in the same place looking over the ball, & this naturally restricts the turn. I think anyway. It wasn't a criticism mate. I think you come across really clearly.
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi John, As my teacher used to tell me “ Deeley, make sure that you read the question carefully!” You meant MY head not the club head. How much freedom you allow your head to have is best illustrated by a KZread video titled “ the eye of the tiger.” This shows that Tiger Woods head had a swing along with his club and body. Imagine a little club head attached to your chin - it would still move with a swing. Hope this helps. No wonder I did rubbish at school. Mike
@ronracette24454 жыл бұрын
Hey mike you got me interested in the tipping point until I went back to your golf shot at the beginning of the vid and you were a long way from the tipping point in your back swing......??????
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, Buddha said “ People teach best what they most need to learn.” Sad but true. Enjoy your golf.
@RollYourRock3 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 Nice "save" and especially true. 🙂
@bobmansfield12264 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike I am a true Brian Sparkes follower. This video (which I have only just come across) is absolutely brilliant. The "feeling" in the golf swing is as you say the most vital aspect of the Easiest Swing. I have adopted the heel to toe and toe to heel move with great success, in fact the action of swing from toe to heel starts my downswing. Thanks for a great video.
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob, Glad you liked it. This video was to provide golfers with some tools to coach themselves - and do us out of a job! Enjoy your golf, Mike
@stephenbowman27884 жыл бұрын
That sounded like my first lesson with you Mr. Deeley.
@doughoxeng29984 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike. Do you have a website? Do you do video analysis to assess swings that are intended to be "Easiest Swings"? Please let us know. Thanks. Doc
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug, Thanks for watching. I have recently retired from coaching so no longer have a website but if you would like to use this video comment facility I would be delighted to help with any questions you have about Easiest Swing and any areas of your game which you would like to enjoy more. Mike
@stephenbowman27884 жыл бұрын
Hello Mike, hope all is well with you I thought my old coach had retired. My game is continuing to improve still trying to maintain that rhythm and tempo, finding these posts from Julian and yourself is great. I think that's the first time I've seen you in the rough. 😂 keep safe in these difficult times. Best regards. Steve Bowman.
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Lovely to hear from you again. Yep, definitely retired. Full time gardener instead now. Look after yourself and keep dansing. Mike
@mikedeeley75043 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Great knock at the weekend. Let the legend grow!! Mike
@stephenbowman27883 жыл бұрын
@@mikedeeley7504 thanks mike, great to hear from you hope all is well with you and yours.
@jsumpf4 жыл бұрын
Mike, thanks for your excellent contribution. Well done.
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joachim, Have an enjoyable season. Mike
@richardhutton31504 жыл бұрын
How to hit from a winter muddy lie please
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, Here are some thoughts to help with muddy lies. 1. Adjust your club selection to at least 1 extra club ( ie an 8 instead of a 9 iron) so that even a miss hit will finish on the front of the green. 2. Picture the club striking down on the ball .This concept allows you to contact the ground after the ball. 3. Check if it’s casual water and get a free drop!! Enjoy your golf, Mike
@stephenwellings40852 ай бұрын
Good luck with that one
@johnchetcuti99604 жыл бұрын
What's up with the grass? Time to mow. Great video, Mike. Thanks
@johnchetcuti99604 жыл бұрын
Good video. Easy swing coaches are the best for an all-around simple golf swing. I'm very happy I found you guys
@FredCDobbs-er4qd4 жыл бұрын
1. Well, you can't hit a ball without swinging it or levering it but you have to have a club to hit the ball...I'll take "with a club". 2. Currently, my club head is doing what I want it to. It is coming in square, not steep more of a sweep and fast enough. 3. Yes, practice is less work this way and more fun because I have found that I cannot apply force like pushing a car to get a golf ball to go long and straight. I'm just turning to my right and then turning to my left.....swinging my arms with my body while the hands are just hanging on to the club. It's so easy. No work involved except mental control. Want to turn it into a feeling. 4. Definitely the motion. It's what I always wanted. To be able to hit a golf ball just as easy as I can throw one.....mentally. Once I feel the motion it's like riding a bicycle, you never forget. 5. I like feeling but you have to know what and why. Otherwise you can get lost if a problem shows up. 6. What's the sense of having freedom if you have no control? Shoot 106 and feel great because I felt so free? Not hardly. I'll take the control.
@FredCDobbs-er4qd4 жыл бұрын
Not only a loose grip but loose everything seems to be key. You are right. If I get the club back far enough I won't need any added force. Fact is, if I try to add more power I will ruin the shot. Going by what I see when the ball stops rolling is that I felt like I was just "easing one out there" yet it's both longer and much more on target than with a "torque" swing. Video was very good. Clear instructions, no complaints at all.
@mikedeeley75044 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback JR. A beautiful example of this effortless motion is Bobby Jones’s Swing. There are plenty of videos of his motion on KZread and simply watching his swing for 5 minutes is far better for your game than hitting a bucket of balls. Used to really enjoy your show. ‘Shame you got shot! Enjoy your golf.
@TheRetrospective5 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, just found your channel. Looks good, so relaxed and smooth. 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼
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Don't if you remember me but the chipping to showed me with the toe of the club I find now if I keep my elbows touching my belly and do the easy swing comes out brilliant kind regards Stephen wellings the Shropshire
Hi Stephen, Glad that it’s helping .Keep enjoying your golf, Mike
@@mikedeeley7504 sure will mike how are things with you
Fine thanks Stephen. Got my amateur status back and I’ve joined Enville and Royal St Davids as a country member . Enjoying my golf and still attempting to “unlock the puzzle !” I’ve had some help from Kendal McWade the last 2 winters . If you get a chance , check out his KZread videos. All the best
Funny. In my club the men aren’t after feel but distance.
I wish you had more instructional videos. I like your presentation.
Mike, this is really wonderful advise thanks
Orbit of the elbows. See Chris Hudson
I am left handed playing golf right handed. I am trying to use the easiest golf swing techniques . However, when I get to the down swing I am confused. If I use my right shoulder and hand I feel like I am going over the top. If I use my left arm it feels like I am pulling the hands into the ball. That feels better to me. I tried that yesterday and when I connected it felt effortless and got good distance. Am I right in this belief?
Hi Michael, Thanks for your question on the downswing . Consider the phrase -DOWN……SWING . This term implies that we allow things that SWING (our arms )to fall DOWN to the ball. Neither shoulders or hands can swing as well as arms can . Hopefully this explains why using your left ARM was more helpful to you than using your right SHOULDER and HAND. Hope this helps , Mike
Excellent! Thank you!
I shot 73 listening to this video and following Bobby Jones 3 principles. It was weird as a 5 handicap. I was detached from outcomes and didn't think much. I had a relaxed concentration. I dont use "easiest swing" because I'm too aggressive in downswing and come over the top but I adhered to your teaching. Do a video on why 99% of all golfers come over the top or really why 99% of all golfers "swing too hard" and why "easiest swing" is so hard to perform!!!!
Glad that it helped . That phrase that you used “ detached from outcomes “ seems to be crucial to playing our best golf , doesn’t it ? We can choose to place our ATTENTION on either the club and our body ( as the video suggests ) or we can place our attention on the ball and the golf course . So it’s a choice . CLUB - BODY - BALL - COURSE . It looks like when your attention is placed on the first two you play your best golf ! Just in time for the Masters ! Enjoy your golf , Mike .
Looks like a nice room to hang out.
Be the club head!
Mike I do enjoy your video instructional talks. They are interesting and very incite full. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Jim, Thanks for that - hope it helps.Do you have any suggestions for future videos? Enjoy your golf, Mike
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The tipping point is a great idea that can be practiced at home, without actually hitting balls! 💥
Well Mike you be please to no my handicap is 7 now from 18 you have made golf swing so much easier steve
Great to hear that Steve. Last year must have been an exciting one for you on the course. Keep enjoying it. Mike
Even shot level par on the gold course the shropshire golf club
MINI IRON SHOT... I love it! Thank you
Brilliant, Mike. Thank you for sharing. How come you retired from coaching?
Interesting story about your wife Jenny. I'm curious, does she use the "Easiest Swing" method?
Jenny has many of the Easiest Swing characteristics in her swing -naturally ! It’s not fair, is it? Lack of tension, freedom of movement and most important of all, she enjoys the experimenting and self learning needed to improve. Enjoy your golf. Merry Xmas
Excellent advice, I have subscribed for more.
I do great with this swing until I activate my arms and end up ruining it
Very wise words.
I obtained these golf swing tricks , Jοmtοnο Naha (Go ogle it), read it in 1 evening, and the next day at the driving range applied it. I was surprised when I quickly hit my irons with appropriate divots with solid impact. I hit 10-15 yards more distance than the common distance I have with my irons. Get yours today!
LIKE THE WAY MIKE TALKS GOLF .
Pure Gold!
Feel is very important in golf and I agree with every thing you ve said. I have played this game 4 close 2 55yrs. I ve had heaps of lessons from pro s over those years: read countless instructional books and watched heaps of vids on golf swing etc which helped 2 a certain extent, but on comp day, when it all counts, things don t work out like they did on the practice range. Why do u think this is?
Hi George, We all feel like you! When I was coaching there were 2 questions which were asked more than any others. “ How do I take my driving range game onto the course?” And “ how do I get more consistency?” The correct answers are “ you will never hit the ball as well on the course, as you do on the range” and “ you will never be totally consistent!” Once you acknowledge these facts then the process of developing your best and most enjoyable golf game can start. When we step on the 1st tee, everyone would like to perform well / get your handicap lower/ get bragging rights for the next week, etc. The problem is that if all your focus is on PERFORMANCE then you will always feel under a lot of ( self inflicted) pressure. Next time you play go with a mindset of also ENJOYING the game. Be grateful for such beautiful surroundings with your best friends close at hand.So often forgotten. Also use the next 18 holes for LEARNING. Notice the feeling of your swings on the range and simply compare it to the course swings. Noticing these differences is the “secret” to bridging the gap between range / course. These differences cannot be noticed if you are focused only on results. You could also play to enjoy the feeling of your body moving gracefully. Children enjoy this feeling just as much as a sweetly struck shot. That is why they get 28 shots off their handicap in one summer. They have the balance of PERFORMANCE ENJOYMENT. LEARNING ENJOYMENT and LEARNING must come first. Performance will always follow. Let me know how it’s progressing, Mike
Just found your channel tonight and watched a couple of videos hate to see you retired from coaching. I’m from Texas and everything is open here. Hope you continue to post videos I subscribed to your channel. All the golf coaches in Europe seem to be much more laidback than here in the U.S. I’m a retired firefighter and play golf at least twice a week if something doesn’t come up with me tending my cows or competing on my horses. I would love to learn the easiest swing in golf but even at my age I think I’m still wired too tight to ever master it lol. Hope to hear more from you in the future. Thanks.
Hi Larry, Glad that you liked the videos. Where you live sounds idyllic- we’ve just moved out to the country ourselves . So currently learning about gardening and trying to keep squirrels ( critters?)out of the roof space! Give yourself some time to develop an “ Easier Swing”. It sounds like you already sense that there might be tension in your game - so as you play / practice focus on where that tension is located in your body and give it a value from 1 to 10. ( 1 being really relaxed and 10 being super tense) If you decide that you feel tension in your arms, say about 8, simply hit some shots gradually bringing this down to a 5 or 6. Exercises like this will allow you to develop an awareness of tension yourself, without having to bother with golf coaches!! Enjoy your golf, Mike
Great videos Mike. I have been having quite a bit of success lately focusing on your tips on grip pressure, arm tension and motion. Memories from your time in Jersey. Thanks Shaun
Hi Shaun, Nice to hear from you and glad that the videos are helping. Mike
Thanks for recommending Bobby Jones. I see the Easiest Swing in his swing. Being a visual learner. I can’t see enough of this swing.
Three excellent suggestions to improve your score. Those ideas are probably more helpful than many technique tips. Thank you for your video.
Glad you liked it. It would be interesting to compare Bobby’s swing at 21 to his swing at 28. They probably looked identical, but one didn’t perform so well and the other beat everyone who turned up! Enjoy your golf, Mike
good to hear from you again. Keep then coming
Thanks Pete. Is it golf that you coach? Mike
@@mikedeeley7504 yes Mike, I coach High School golf. This is only my third year. There was an opening for a golf coach so I took the position. I had literally given up the game out of frustration. So when I took the coaching position I had to figure out how to coach this game. I looked on KZread, found Easiest Swing and the rest is history. I took three months of on line lessons from Julian. I took some individual lessons from Sean Herron on line too. I discovered Ron Owens of Indiana USA and I did one month of on line with him. I plan to go to Indiana to have in person lessons with Ron once the Pandemic allows us to travel. I am a late in life school teacher. I retired from tbeing Minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ after 36 years of full time work. I had been a school teacher before I became a minister so I returned to the classroom. I plan on retiring from teaching in 4 years, I'll be 70. My hope at that time is to be proficient enough in golf coaching to move south, I live in New York State, and coach golf as a profession. It's good to dream. Thanks again for your posts. I really like how you teach.
Hi Pete, If I can help in any way with your coaching, just let me know. I’m considering doing some book reviews next on KZread. A couple of books which have certainly helped my coaching are “ Jim Flick on Golf.” and basically anything by John Jacobs. I had the opportunity to watch him coach about 6 times - he was the master at “ quick fixes.” He did a DVD called “ advanced golf” which simply shows how to correct swings in under 3 minutes! Also try A.J.Bonar’s “ The Truth about Golf.” Mike
@@mikedeeley7504 Thanks Mike. I ordered the DVD by John Jacobs, Advanced Surgery. I really love coaching golf and can't get enough of it. I use my swingtrainer every day. have two, one at home and one in my classroom at school.
@@mikedeeley7504 anything you want to send my way or direct me to concerning golf coaching would be grateful appreciated. I’m enjoying Bobby Jones “How I Golf” TV series. Looks like weather is starting to warm up here. Still a lot of snow on ground but warmer temps. Can’t wait to hit the course.
I’ve been following easiest swing for a few years even had a couple of lessons with Julian but the penny didn’t drop until I watched your post about soft arms. Thanks 🏌🏻♂️👍
Glad the video helped Ged. Enjoy your golf.
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Thanks for that. Good luck in the Ryder Cup. Mike
Brilliant, Mike. It’s great to hear from you again. You’re so right about Bobby Jones. If one of the greatest players of all time needed his 3 points you speak about surely we need them even more!
Thanks for all the I.T. help today ,Brian. It must have been lovely to play in Bobby’s era , no computers, no tour sticks, no yardages, etc. Just a clear head, a sense of touch and a pipe full of tobacco! See you soon
Great to hear all is well with you both in this winter of discontent. Even better to hear that you have decided to fill your spare time with some golfing philosophy. Very interesting and if you can be bothered to do more and expand your u tube base then I think you have a new career lined up. Golf is still allowed here in Jersey as I am sure you are well aware although the weather is a different matter. Keep up the good work and best wishes.
Hi John, Lovely to hear from you. Starting to get fed up of gardening now -so thought I’d do a video again. I’ve been keeping up with Jersey by watching “ Real Housewives of Jersey!” I always thought that sunglasses were worn on your nose, nor the top of your head. Shows what I know. Hope to catch up with you soon. Mike
Tried it! Shot 77 first time hit it well. Still learning but so easy to hit it far. I am 72. I still hit it pretty far but this has made it so much easier. I can actually see the club head a when it is about to crush the ball. Excellent! WishI knew this when I was 20!
Great playing. As Frank Sinatra once sang “ The best is yet to come!” Thanks for watching, Mike
Hi Mike Just found your site and believe that I am going to enjoy your philosophy on the game. Greetings from British Columbia.
Hi Martyn, Lovely to hear from you. Hope things are going well for you and your family in Canada. Jenny and I have moved from Jersey to Shropshire approx. 18 months ago and I have retired. Joined a lovely club called Enville. Always said “ I’ll give up golf when I have to take a headcover off on a par3!!” Turns out I won’t! Enjoy your golf, Mike
@@mikedeeley7504 Hi Mike I know exactly what you mean, I now carry as many woods as I do wedges! We are all doing well, thankyou. Is there an email address that I can can contact you on that you don't mind putting up on this site?
Martyn Le Marquand my email is [email protected]
good to see how easy swing coaches differ. if you pause you swing after impact you are still looking at the ball and head down where brians head turns so early way before he hits it, proves there is not one way even with easy swing
Hi Tony. I’ve been working on allowing my head to turn in time with my body for a while now - but it’s still a work in progress !!! I’m sure that I was attracted to Easiest Swing due to me starting to question beliefs like “ keep your head down”. This was drummed into me from an early age. It feels so much easier when I allow it to turn - watch this space for further progress. Enjoy your golf.
Hi Mike, I have been following Brian, Julian and Sean, and believe strongly in Danse du Golf. Your explanation gives a new perspective to the Easiest Swing. Thanks. CH Lim Singapore
I take it this is just for, "Warming up". When there's a ball to be hit the head never looks all the way behind you. ( I include yourself when you're actually hitting golf balls).
Hi John, Ideally you would like to “ allow” a tipping point for all full shots - whether there is a ball there or not. As you said, my club head is restricted when I hit shots. That’s something which I am working to improve. Tension in my arms and wrists causes this and I’ve been working on it for 40 years! Must be a slow learner. Enjoy your golf. Mike
@@mikedeeley7504 I wasn't pointing out any faults in your swing (Looks fine to me). I mean, when you're shifting your weight from the front to the back foot, your head (Not the head of the golf club) moves with the rest of the body. However, when your addressing or going to hit the ball, the head stays in the same place looking over the ball, & this naturally restricts the turn. I think anyway. It wasn't a criticism mate. I think you come across really clearly.
Hi John, As my teacher used to tell me “ Deeley, make sure that you read the question carefully!” You meant MY head not the club head. How much freedom you allow your head to have is best illustrated by a KZread video titled “ the eye of the tiger.” This shows that Tiger Woods head had a swing along with his club and body. Imagine a little club head attached to your chin - it would still move with a swing. Hope this helps. No wonder I did rubbish at school. Mike
Hey mike you got me interested in the tipping point until I went back to your golf shot at the beginning of the vid and you were a long way from the tipping point in your back swing......??????
Hi Ron, Buddha said “ People teach best what they most need to learn.” Sad but true. Enjoy your golf.
@@mikedeeley7504 Nice "save" and especially true. 🙂
Hi Mike I am a true Brian Sparkes follower. This video (which I have only just come across) is absolutely brilliant. The "feeling" in the golf swing is as you say the most vital aspect of the Easiest Swing. I have adopted the heel to toe and toe to heel move with great success, in fact the action of swing from toe to heel starts my downswing. Thanks for a great video.
Hi Bob, Glad you liked it. This video was to provide golfers with some tools to coach themselves - and do us out of a job! Enjoy your golf, Mike
That sounded like my first lesson with you Mr. Deeley.
Hi Mike. Do you have a website? Do you do video analysis to assess swings that are intended to be "Easiest Swings"? Please let us know. Thanks. Doc
Hi Doug, Thanks for watching. I have recently retired from coaching so no longer have a website but if you would like to use this video comment facility I would be delighted to help with any questions you have about Easiest Swing and any areas of your game which you would like to enjoy more. Mike
Hello Mike, hope all is well with you I thought my old coach had retired. My game is continuing to improve still trying to maintain that rhythm and tempo, finding these posts from Julian and yourself is great. I think that's the first time I've seen you in the rough. 😂 keep safe in these difficult times. Best regards. Steve Bowman.
Hi Steve, Lovely to hear from you again. Yep, definitely retired. Full time gardener instead now. Look after yourself and keep dansing. Mike
Hi Steve, Great knock at the weekend. Let the legend grow!! Mike
@@mikedeeley7504 thanks mike, great to hear from you hope all is well with you and yours.
Mike, thanks for your excellent contribution. Well done.
Thanks Joachim, Have an enjoyable season. Mike
How to hit from a winter muddy lie please
Hi Richard, Here are some thoughts to help with muddy lies. 1. Adjust your club selection to at least 1 extra club ( ie an 8 instead of a 9 iron) so that even a miss hit will finish on the front of the green. 2. Picture the club striking down on the ball .This concept allows you to contact the ground after the ball. 3. Check if it’s casual water and get a free drop!! Enjoy your golf, Mike
Good luck with that one
What's up with the grass? Time to mow. Great video, Mike. Thanks
Good video. Easy swing coaches are the best for an all-around simple golf swing. I'm very happy I found you guys
1. Well, you can't hit a ball without swinging it or levering it but you have to have a club to hit the ball...I'll take "with a club". 2. Currently, my club head is doing what I want it to. It is coming in square, not steep more of a sweep and fast enough. 3. Yes, practice is less work this way and more fun because I have found that I cannot apply force like pushing a car to get a golf ball to go long and straight. I'm just turning to my right and then turning to my left.....swinging my arms with my body while the hands are just hanging on to the club. It's so easy. No work involved except mental control. Want to turn it into a feeling. 4. Definitely the motion. It's what I always wanted. To be able to hit a golf ball just as easy as I can throw one.....mentally. Once I feel the motion it's like riding a bicycle, you never forget. 5. I like feeling but you have to know what and why. Otherwise you can get lost if a problem shows up. 6. What's the sense of having freedom if you have no control? Shoot 106 and feel great because I felt so free? Not hardly. I'll take the control.
Not only a loose grip but loose everything seems to be key. You are right. If I get the club back far enough I won't need any added force. Fact is, if I try to add more power I will ruin the shot. Going by what I see when the ball stops rolling is that I felt like I was just "easing one out there" yet it's both longer and much more on target than with a "torque" swing. Video was very good. Clear instructions, no complaints at all.
Thanks for your feedback JR. A beautiful example of this effortless motion is Bobby Jones’s Swing. There are plenty of videos of his motion on KZread and simply watching his swing for 5 minutes is far better for your game than hitting a bucket of balls. Used to really enjoy your show. ‘Shame you got shot! Enjoy your golf.
Hi Mike, just found your channel. Looks good, so relaxed and smooth. 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏼
Thanks for that. Hope it helps your game.