Thanks so much mr smoking golfer I’m 74 years of age been golfing about 35 years now Like you said about these KZitem instructors is so true I became a good golfer back then and I hit the ball great back then without all these KZitem instructional concepts in my head Then trying to get better at golf I took instruction lessons and it was all down hill from there ,sore back , tense golf swing etc and my game came unravelled Last week ,after watching your video and did what you teach I crushed my driver and irons with accuracy, it all brought me back to the old days when I was good. Thank you so much for your videos looking forward to more content as I watched all your vids twice over already❤
@TheSmokingGolfer
2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much again Ron. It's almost the exact same story for me. That's where the incentive came from for me to do this site. Let it rip Ron. Later.
@jerryturner2310
3 ай бұрын
I'm 61, been playing golf since I was 18. MANY different swings over the past 43 years. I've been bogged down so many times with different swing thoughts. Grip, shoulders, hips, feet, ball position, wight shift, no weight shift, keep weight on left side, left arm straight, keep arms and elbows tucked in, etc... WELL NO MORE! Thanks for this video, you've earned a new subscriber!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Can't thank you enough Jerry. That's my goal, get rid of all the clutter they force onto us all. Later Jerry Turner.
@meots
3 ай бұрын
Really enjoying your videos bud. I wasted decades trying to learn the golf swing the “conventional” way and all I got for it was inconsistency, injuries, and frustration. A few months ago I discovered Jimmy Ballard and my game has improved 100%. I find his teaching has a lot of similarities as yours. I don’t worry about keeping my lead arm straight anymore or my head still or any number of other crap the modern day guys teach. My swing is now just like a throwing motion…..effortless, natural and my head isn’t filled up with a bunch of swing thought nonsense. Love your style and looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I can't possibly thank you enough Meots. What you described is exactly what I'm trying to display. We would all be better at this game without the worries. Let's have some fun!.Thanks again for the comment, Meots and hopefully will talk to you later.
@dougkercher9741
3 ай бұрын
I met Jimmy at a PGA Coaching Summit in Australia Year 2000. Still flushing it.
@meots
3 ай бұрын
@@dougkercher9741 Awesome, I know he’s getting up in age now but I believe he still teaches. I would love to attend one of his camps. I discovered his teaching through his vhs teaching tape which you can find here on KZitem called “The Fundamental Golf Swing”. It’s about an hour long and I learned more in that hour than my previous 66 years combined. I also have his corresponding book…”How to Perfect Your Golf Swing”. It’s out of print now but you can still find used copies. It’s completely changed my game and I got immediate results. I finally have a consistent, natural feeling swing that I don’t have to think about. At age 66 I’m not only enjoying golf more than ever but I’m playing the best golf of my life thanks to Mr Ballard.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
There is a big difference between being a teacher and an instructor. Most of these instructors haven't got a clue about teaching. Thanks for the comments, guys. Later.
@paso193
3 ай бұрын
HA!, HA!..... I want to thank the algorithm for sending this my way. It definitely was worth the price of admission! LOL I can see Y.T. golf instructors coming after him now. Hang in there, mate. This was good stuff! 👍🥃🍸
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
My wife and I are still laughing at your post Paso. Can't thank you enough. I am so looking forward to those guys attacking me, bring it on, because I will continue to dish it out. Keep laughing Paso, later.
@raburu
3 ай бұрын
Haha, I stumbled upon the same thing on my own. Makes the mystery of golf swing less mysterious!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Love it Raburu. Thanks for the comment. Later, I hope.
@78tag
3 ай бұрын
Your approach reminds me of every good athlete I know - "it's easy, just do what's natural" - I love it. I just turned 73, I haven't touched a club in five years. My last few years I had developed the best swing I ever had (I felt like it anyway). I am sure it was because I started doing things with my swing that were more related to "natural motion". I'm headed out to the range with a much better attitude after watching your video - thanks.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Alright, a fellow senior. Nice hearing from you 78. We will hopefully both get there soon. You know what I mean. Later 78Tag.
@johngloady618
4 ай бұрын
I totally agree, I've had loads of lessons. I was getting worse not better. I'm 60 years old, I've been on my own journey for the last 14 months trying to figure it out myself. That skipping the stone procedure is the best way to swing a club. In the last couple of months down the driving range I'm getting through the ball. Proper golf shots, I'm a 18 handicap, but with my new swing thoughts, I hope to break 80, I'm still pretty fit for my age. My driver goes 260 yards now. I just need to hone what I'm doing. So glad someone has come on KZitem to take all the bullshit out. I felt like a cash cow for my golf pro.£92 for a lesson now with him, about $117 . Best of luck in your endeavour . I have subscribed.
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
I really appreciate everything you just said John. I'm 71 now and still feel like I'm, my mind wanted to say 31, but my body wouldn't let me type it, so I guess it's 51, yeah, I'm gonna go with I feel like I'm 51. What I'm saying John is I look at 60 as a fairly young man. Especially these days. And it's never too late to learn anything, especially when a lot of it is already ingrained in your body. I'm getting carried away here, so thanks again and I hope to hear from you again. I'm guessing by the, what is that, a pound symbol, that you must be from Great Britian. Too Cool. Later.
@konradsobkowicz6870
3 ай бұрын
I've been playing this crazy game for over 55 years. I've read many books from the greats but never have I read anything as simple as what you said about the golf swing "skipping stones". I've had some great rounds of golf and I've had rounds where I felt like what am I doing here. I call the bad ones out of body experiences. I've never taken a lesson but I booked one today to see If It would help me . I'll be practicing skipping stones when I warm up. Thanks for the great video.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Konrad. Hopefully all goes well and try to just relate all the moves to something you've been easily doing for most of your life. Good luck Konrad and later.
@plugger4945
3 ай бұрын
Great, Now I wanna take up golf AND SMOKING!!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Excellent Plugger. But how did you stumble across my stuff if you don't golf? Thanks for the humor. Later.
@mrgolf561
3 ай бұрын
LOL ... I did like what the man had to say so I'm going to give it a try.
@CalvinHolster
3 ай бұрын
I was just looking for a stone skipping tutorial now I smoke a pack a day
@b1782w
3 ай бұрын
I worked on a golf course for my first job and used to clean the range...in the evening i used to hit balls out of the rough at the back of the range with a lil bobo lost and found club and eventually found my swing (i used to play baseball for yrs and realized its the same swing on a different plane) soon i was hittin to the front of the range with a lil old 3 wood ..but once i started tryin to swing the way "youre supposed to" it just got harder lol. So yeah. If u can water things down and hit it consistently then id keep that swing
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, B. I like your thinking. Later.
@michaelhudson4080
3 ай бұрын
Old showed me this back in the late 80s. And it absolutely works
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
There is nothing new under the sun, Michael. Whatever works is all that matters. Thanks, and later.
@jtboise1
3 ай бұрын
First time viewer. I'm also 71 and I've been convinced that the golf swing is not all that difficult, but instructors have to make it so to stay employed. The more lessons I've taken, the crappier and inconsistent my swing is. I've been searching for a more natural approach and I think you've got it. I'll keep watching and see if it's true. It's sort of like the medical industry and big pharma. Do they really want us to get healthy? Hmmm.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
You got it JT. Watch my "Golf instructors are just like doctors" video. It's exactly what you just said. Thanks for the comment, and hope to hear from you again JT. Later
@WindWalker1961
3 ай бұрын
Best thought process ever for the natural swing...killer good video
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, WindWalker that's what I was going for. Later.
@leodegas7731
3 ай бұрын
I'm just learning. I haven't even got a club or hit a ball. I want to learn a little theory, nomenclature and basics first. I agree with the natural part of this, but I disagree with making things to technical. Everyone knows how to run. But science has taught people how to run more efficiently, and that's why old records keep getting beat. Example, heal striking verses leaning forward when running. But thanks. I think your advice is great. I'm 62, and investigating if golf is injury prone to an elderly body.✌️
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I guess that depends on the body Leodegas. And I don't think we really need to take running so seriously either. Most of us run or ran just fine without science. I'd love to be only 62! Later Leo.
@leodegas7731
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer ya get it. I wish i was 30 or 40 again.🤣 I deadlift and squat 400 lbs. I started 4 years ago. I definitely do my research so i don't hurt my body. If you something long enough, you want to get better. Technique, going slow and being consistent is the secret i think. Your throwing example, helps people be consistent.👍
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Dang Leo, on that 400 lbs. that's amazing at any age. Let me know how your progression goes. Thanks again Leodegas, later.
@nycborn555
3 ай бұрын
After 2 weeks of using your concept, I fade the ball and hit fairways. Two things of which I didn’t know existed. Thanks a lot.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
It did the same for me, a nice little fade that I never had before. Never a slice. And no more bad hooks. Thanks NYC. Later.
@flatcarwillie
3 ай бұрын
You seem to be onto something here! Just subscribed. Question: why is smoking such a prominent part of the message?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I will look into that question Flat Car Willie. Love the name. Later.
@11macman11
3 ай бұрын
Just loved the video...great concept, delivery on point, comedic, light hearted Good stuff sir 👌 Subscribed and saved the video to my golf collection
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Why thank you sir. That's exactly what I was striving for. Thanks again 11 MacMan. I think I know you well enough to leave out that last 11. Later.
@fluorideface9364
3 ай бұрын
What I initially “assumed” this to be was another KZitem goofball. Lesson learned. Please accept my standing ovation and although I won’t be taking up cigarettes I will be skipping stones. Thank you for removing the cloud of confusion from my head.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Fluorideface. That's my goal, to remove that cloud of confusion. Later, I hope.
@darylchiang3908
3 ай бұрын
I love your video on the simple natural concept. Me too is a Smoking golfer, and "Skipping the Stones" reminded me of what my instructor tells me 30years ago.... Just "KISS" the swing, Keep It Simple and Stupid. Cheers for great work and sharing your thoughts of relating skipping stones = " KISS"
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I love it Daryl. Like I say, it's not rocket science, like the rocket scientists, I mean golf instructors, want us to believe. Imagine a skipping stones instructor. If skipping stones went pro, don't laugh, look at face slapping, arm wrestling, Frisbee golf, pickle ball, even cornhole. The stone skipping instructors would be crawling out of the woodwork. Probably all ex-golf instructors. Thanks for the comment, later Daryl.
@williamrogers5420
3 ай бұрын
Makes sense, great job!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thats what it's all about. Good old common sense. Thanks for the comment, William. Later.
@tomhurley974
3 ай бұрын
I don't get sideways when I skip stones I step in to my throw and use my wrist with very little elbow movement and not alot of bending down.
@patmac104
4 ай бұрын
That was fun!
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly PatMac. That was my goal. Stay tuned for plenty more. Talk to you later.
@jimguy9874
3 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts about exiting low and left on the downswing?
@nycborn555
3 ай бұрын
I enjoy you making fun of the golf cottage industry. Endless amounts of books, videos, instructors, and gadgets haven’t helped the average golfer much. This and the release video are great.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I couldn't have said it better NYCborn. Thanks for the compliment and hope to hear from you again. Later.
@MrBarrynicholas
3 ай бұрын
You are totally right, good for you and thanks.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thank you and good for you. Later Mr. Barry.
@smokesgtp
3 ай бұрын
I appreciate the simple presentation. It helped
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Simplicity is the key. It's as complicated as you want to make it. Thanks, Smokesgtp. Later.
@smokesgtp
3 ай бұрын
@TheSmokingGolfer thanks for the response. I've found tension was my main issue. Nobody picked up on it, the two pros I worked with, multiple good players (single digit handicaps), nobody could see that I was stiff and chopping at the ball like a hockey puck rather than a loose, whip-like swing. I finally realized it when I watched someone swing from the side angle, their actual swing looked identical to the way they swung a rope or an orange whip training aid etc. That's when it clicked...
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Sometimes it only takes one little thing, whether it's an action or just words to open our eyes to something. Thanks again Smokes. Later.
@chrisdoe6890
3 ай бұрын
Padraig Harrington (Paddy) on hip rotation does the exact same skipping stones drill . Great video .
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I've always been a big Padraig fan. It must be because he also realizes it is that basic and simple. I will look for that. Thanks for the comment Chris. Later.
@danlong6162
3 ай бұрын
You are spot on! I realized this just yesterday and started crushing my 8 iron with ease. I've wasted SO MUCH time trying to hit the 'positions' the instructors tell us to hit. Huge waste of time!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree with you more Dan. Keep it up. It's way more fun to play with no worries. Later.
@dannyrdeanda
3 ай бұрын
Guess I’m going out to the lake and practicing my Fort McKavett rock skipping technique. Getting back to basics
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Do it, Danny. Where is Fort McKavett? Thanks for the comment. Later.
@cheliospanama9786
3 ай бұрын
Great Video! Thank you 🔥👏💪🫶
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Chellos. Later.
@teressaabbott855
3 ай бұрын
You're right
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
So glad you agree Teressa. Thank you for the comment, and that's a cute doggy. Later.
@jlong7547
3 ай бұрын
If George Carlin were to teach golf. Lol Love the videos keep it up!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Love the compliment JLomg. And I plan on keeping it up. Thanks, and later.
@roncheong4198
3 ай бұрын
I can hit a driver amazingly with a ball in my right hand (I’m right handed). The grip feels amazingly like the skip stone grip now that I think about it.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
It's basically how we, as human beings, hold on to anything of that similar size. Nothing unique to golf whatsoever. Thanks for the comment, Ron. Later.
@mikearrow8767
3 ай бұрын
Loved this
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thank you MikeArrow, love the name. Later.
@Mikesniezek
2 ай бұрын
Stones, smoke, drink beer. It's time to move on to the green.
@TheSmokingGolfer
2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good plan to me, Mike. Thanks for the comment, later.
@rydaug79
3 ай бұрын
What state do you live in? Reminds me of Murrells Inlet SC but looks even more south. GA, LA?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
It's Fla. I'm from Colo. but retired down here to Central Fla. about 8 years ago. It's a whole new world to me down here, but I love it. Good to hear from you Ry and hope to hear from you again. Thanks, later.
@paliprincess7864
3 ай бұрын
Aloha from Hawaii “R”! Are you near Ocala?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Yes, I am, Pali from Hawaii. About 30 miles south. Nice call. Again, aloha and mahalo.
@Hhbdr
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
No, thank you H. Later.
@bjarnieinarsson3472
3 ай бұрын
There is a many way to skin the cat. This type of swing is called, push swing. Pull swing is much more popular. In push swing you use the right side to throw the club at the ball, in pull swing, you use your left side or more chest and left arm to catapult the club through the ball. I did play with a push swing player for many years. He had played much longer and did practice a lot and was very strong individual. He did hit through the club with his right side. The biggest difference was the power. I hit it way longer, even when I got diabetes II and loss of energy.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Could you please go into more detail B. You know, make it even more complex. Thanks for the comment. Later. Sorry about your diabetes.
@bjarnieinarsson3472
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer it is not complicated at all. It is very simple indeed. You use your left arm to catapult the club through the ball, the leverage is your left chest. To release, you have to brake in the turn just as you do "naturally" in push swing (throw stone on water). kzitem.info/news/bejne/p6N52maIcaSpe6w
@bjarnieinarsson3472
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer was browsing YT early morning hours in 2° Celsius outdoors temp (no golf) here in Iceland, when I saw this video. He does explain this method better: kzitem.info/news/bejne/0KiJraSBsJ9lknY
@SphericalGolf
3 ай бұрын
Tossing a lawn dart works well also.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I used to love those things. Of course I'm talking about the original real ones. Any ninja would have loved them as part of their arsenal. Thanks for the comment Spherical. Later.
@Blue_Dun
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer🤣 yeah we had those when I was a kid. Thankfully we didn't do anything too stupid with them...like use our german shepherd as target practice 😁. But I'm not sure throwing those darts is as similar to the golf swing as skipping a stone...and using lawn dart tossing as a drill to get a feel for how you would naturally swing a club wouldn't translate.
@evankress8038
3 ай бұрын
What happens if I also suck at skipping stones???
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Good one Evan. That means you have to find a different natural physical endeavor to emulate. Seriously, I've used other simple things that we all do to help shake people out of the trance. Set yourself free! Thanks Evan, later.
@jhannides
3 ай бұрын
How does skipping the stone method work for driver?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
For me it's the easiest of all. I feel like I have a club as big as a human head and can tee that ball up wherever I want, how could I possibly miss. That's me though. Thank for the question J. Later.
@jhannides
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer will definitely try it. Lord knows I’ve tried so many other things. Do you use baseball grip?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, at least my left hand. I have a video all about it. Thanks again, J. Later.
@hunterkuhn6571
3 ай бұрын
I watch fishing videos as well. When this popped up I was sure this was a fishing video. Now I’m just here to figure out what the heck is going on
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I also watch fishing videos Hunter. I can't tell you how many lunker bass I've caught from that lake that you see in the background. Thanks Hunter, later.
@BillyFalconMusic
4 ай бұрын
Think you’ll do good in this space …But I believe folks are gonna wanna see you hit some shots…
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
What for Billy? I'll leave that up to the real golf instructors on KZitem. In case you haven't noticed, I'm the un-instructor. Thanks so much for the comment, Billy. I'll be talking to you, later.
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
Hey Billy, I just checked out your site and loved it. God bless you Billy and good luck with everything you do.
@BillyFalconMusic
4 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer Hey SG thank you and God bless u and yours…careful in the swamp …really enjoy your content. Been sharing your clips with my brother in Fla.Probably close to the swamp.
@jordybeans2392
3 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much Jordy. I wouldn't go that far; I just see it as simple common sense. Later Jordy.
@Jumonn
3 ай бұрын
Skip the stone Maruchi!
@teddywilliams2512
3 ай бұрын
clubs? We dont need no stinkin' clubs!!! (badges) ?? good reference lol
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Glad you noticed it, Teddy. Almost every video I do has a couple of the same type thing. I am planning on doing giveaways to people that recognize and identify where they come from. It wasn't intentional, I guess after living as long as I have things just kind of stick in my head. Just want to make it more fun. Thanks plenty, and later Teddy.
@philcummins7785
3 ай бұрын
Interesting. However my problem is that I would skip a stone left handed and I swing right handed. ☹️
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I have a friend that plays left-handed, and I always tell him he's standing on the wrong side of the ball, and he is left-handed. Don't know what to tell you Phil. Thanks and later.
@leonardhandzlik6008
3 ай бұрын
Great video, and absolutely on point. One thing, however. Quit the cigarettes, they'll kill you.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
It's ok. I just started last year and the doctor said it would probably take 20 years to affect me. Well, I'm not so sure I even want 20 more years. Thanks for the concern though, Leonard. Later.
@silminawaz3825
3 ай бұрын
Looks a little high on something
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
You tell me what? Good one Sil. Later.
@insideout144
2 ай бұрын
Actually, it is that easy. I just seem to make it more difficult
@TheSmokingGolfer
2 ай бұрын
I agree Insideout, and we all seem to make it more difficult, or complicated. Thanks for the comment and later Insideout. Love the name.
@alexkalafjr.4880
3 ай бұрын
Lose the cigarette. I cough while watching the video ⛳️
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Alex, but I don't think so. I am a smoker; therefore, I smoke. Later.
@Hacker-xe8yv
3 ай бұрын
Where's the money in teaching something simple or as Gene Sarazan once replied when asked to write a how to book on golf. "A book? It all fits on a 3"x5" recipe card !"
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Exactly my point Hacker. Thanks for pointing that out. Later.
@Rd-bi7vr
3 ай бұрын
Let us see this guy hit a 3 iron 180 yards then we will take him seriously. Golf is hard. Period.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I haven't even seen a 3 iron in over 30 years. I wouldn't attempt it anyways. If that's what impresses you then go find a real golf instructor on KZitem. I'm the un-instructor on YT. Thanks for the comment though Rd. Later.
@martywize5909
3 ай бұрын
The no.1 tip I’d give every golfer - Slow it DOWN!! 👍
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Yeah Marty, I agree. There's plenty of speed with that club whipping through without your body having to do anything fast. Thanks for the great comment. Later Marty.
@Ed-qn7vx
3 ай бұрын
What’s with the smoking??
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I really don't understand the question. I am a smoker; therefore, I smoke. Thanks Ed. Later.
@carlchappell6383
3 ай бұрын
Simple
@marypar4
3 ай бұрын
Please stop smoking!!!❤
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
No worries, Mary, I just started last year when the doctor told me it would take about 20 years to affect me. Well, I'm not sure I even want 20 more years. Thanks so much for the comment, Mary. Later, I hope.
@terryfonz4603
3 ай бұрын
Problem is kids these days don’t know how to skip stones
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Ha Ha! Unless they have a video game with it. Thanks for the comment, Terry Fonz. Later, whoooo!
@T35LA
3 ай бұрын
What the hell are you smoking?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Whatever I want it to be! Thanks, and later Yes.
@joecalvacca3195
3 ай бұрын
Ur back won’t last very long swinging like that
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the concern, Joe. I will change my swing later today. Got to nip it in the bud. Oh, never mind, I just remembered, my back doesn't have to last very long. Thanks for the insightful comment. Later.
@liquidmocofilmsllc4915
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely wrong... This might work if you only used your right arm to swing the club. One of the most overlooked components of golf is that your right arm/hand and left arm/hand have to work together and many times the two sides fight each other. You dominant side will always eventually be to dominant.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Impossible for your dominant side to be too dominant, unless you let it. Don't let it. Who is in control here? Thanks for the comment, Liquid. Later.
@liquidmocofilmsllc4915
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer nah … you’re just another bamboozler like the rest of the folks you accuse. Do you swing your clubs using only one arm? If not, what is your left arm doing? If you explain what it’s doing then it definitely impacts the mechanics of the swing. My point? ALL TEACHERS try their best to teach using feel just like you do
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I wish them luck, and hope they keep trying. Thanks liquid. Later.
@mydetlef
3 ай бұрын
It's natural, it's natural... blah, blah. No, it's not. You saw it at some point and tried it. You copied the movement and improved it. Maybe with the help of a friend who was better. But even if you now transfer the movement to another sport. Like golf or hammer throwing or discus throwing or... that doesn't mean that the movement that worked for stone throwing will also work for the new sport. The weight is different, you are different. And if you do everything the same, you will have little to no power. Because the sequence of movements is not optimised for the new sport. So what is left for you: Copy what better athletes do and improve your movement. Like when you learned to throw stones.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Don't let your body know that My. Nothing is ever the same. Just a similar base point. Try to see things for what they are, not what you want them to be. That kind of thinking doesn't help. Later.
@dirtyturban46
3 ай бұрын
This guy is a nutjob.😂
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
You realize I take that as a compliment, don't you know. Later dirty.
@hawk-eye_procurement
5 ай бұрын
Excellent concept. So you want the swing to be as natural as possible. Then tweak the natural movement rather than starting from scratch. Love it!
@TheSmokingGolfer
5 ай бұрын
Yes, a swing is not put together with pieces. the pieces are the result of a swing. You can break a swing up into an infinite number of positions, but they're still just part of a whole, and they can't teach a million different positions. Not that they wouldn't love to try. I am obviously anti-instructor, and I will be going deeper into that in my very soon to be released videos. Thanks so much for the comment and I hope to hear from you again.
@PaddyP538
4 ай бұрын
💯 agree
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
I think it's just simple, basic common sense.
@jamestown4867
3 ай бұрын
Position, position, position. Sean Foley (and others) ruined Tiger. Never saw him chunk so many chip shots. Like Leadbetter stifling Seve, this nonsense of rehearsing static positions paralyzes a natural flow. Butch was best at developing a player’s natural instincts. Tiger’s loss. Fairways and Greens! PenguinGolf
@Tura7291
3 ай бұрын
Great Video, keep up the good work. I'll be skipping stones this weekend!!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
That's funny, because I always say I haven't golfed in a few months now. I just go out skipping stones. If one of them doesn't skip very well, so what, I'll do better on the next one. Thanks so much for the comment, User. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Later.
@katabeats
3 ай бұрын
This is stuff when your a left golfer but a right hand thrower
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I agree. But it's mostly the natural body sequencing that goes along with any throw that really matters. You can figure it out Katabeats. Thanks for the comment, Later.
@roberthall5036
3 ай бұрын
New subscriber here. Glad I found you.What you say makes a lot of sense.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for everything, Robert. Later.
@davidbazaldua535
3 ай бұрын
I'm self-taught as well. I believe, and in fact, the best ball strikers in the PGA in history are self-taught. Thx. Your post is GREAT! 👍🏻✊🏼✌🏼
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's a lot harder to mix yourself up. It takes any instructor to do that. Thanks a lot for the compliment, David. Later.
@Wooduck
4 ай бұрын
Mystery sells over and over the truth sells once and you’re done, people love mystery!’
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
Not when the mystery is in the truth. It's never-ending. Thanks for the comment, Wood. Hope to hear from you again.
@kendoan5032
4 ай бұрын
Genius.. golf should be as simple a skipping a stone... thanks for reminding us to keep it simple. Simplicity will relax your mind.
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
That's what I try to do Kendoan. Thanks a lot for the compliment and I hope to hear from you again. Later Ken.
@eyjolfurk
3 ай бұрын
Well, skipping a stone well isn't that simple! Tried it recently and I could not get more than 1 or 2 jumps. As opposed to 10-12 when I was a kid and did that regularly. You have to get the angle and speed just right!
@yardsaleuw3075
3 ай бұрын
I never met a Carpenter who had a "Swing Coach". 😂😂😂😂
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I think they just need to be told they need a coach to do that right. I ain't telling them. Good one Yard. Thanks, and hear from you again. Later.
@johnmcnair1732
4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas on the swing! I have a bad habit of being too technical with my thoughts and ideas 😢
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
Most of us do. My goal is to help free up our minds and treat the swing like nothing more than a bunch of kids having fun skipping stones at the lake. It really is "almost" that simple. And no, John, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Talk to you later.
@kevinintheusa8984
3 ай бұрын
OK, not sure why this showed in my feed but it did. First, I expected you to be hotter based on your channel name. Second, I am really wanting a cigar about now. Subbed. I like your style and humor. I learned golf club swing using a weed whip when I was a kid. I tend to pull more with my left arm but I am certainly going outside to try this tonight.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Too good, Kevin. I love and understand the weed whip reference. These people are saying to themselves, what in the heck is a weed whip, must be the newest swing training aid. Later Kevin.
@rudolfcigler9098
3 ай бұрын
Thanks, I like it so much. Much, much of truth behinds!!!!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Same back at you. Thanks, I like it so much. Later Rudolf.
@crazybikerpauliej9367
3 ай бұрын
I'm 68, and this concept is logical and doable. At this age, the body doesn't flex the way it used to do. Making these simple adjustments will make the game more fun. BTW, I played a 9 hole round barefoot once, since the course was very wet, and played my best round ever. Keep up the good work!! CHEERS 👍🍻
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Most excellent Crazy Biker Paulie. Believe it or not Paulie, the guy who I introduced as Paul in that video, actually is my crazy ex biker friend Pauly. Keep it up Paulie and later.
@eddien9634
3 ай бұрын
Awesome video, I've been so caught up with making complicated setup and swing changes that I've completely lost sight of keeping things as simple and natural to my body as possible. This is the most valuable lesson out here, thank you sir!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Eddien. Glad you see that. Wish everyone did. Later.
@TimMerchant-f1i
3 ай бұрын
I love it and thank you so much. I can't wait to see the next video and you are freaking hilarious. You have absolutely made my day. Oh, I've been playing golf for 55 years.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much User. The fun has only just begun. See you soon.
@mattbritzius570
3 ай бұрын
Well shit I suck at throwing
@alexdarnell8166
3 ай бұрын
yes MAROOCHIII
@bobtaverner2924
3 ай бұрын
This makes so much sense.. I have given lessons for many years , breaking the components of the golf swing down ..There are 28 swing thoughts that paralyze you when you are standing over the ball .. Skip stones across the water ...makes it so simple and it works
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback, Bob. Really nice to hear from someone who has obviously studied the swing. Later Bob.
@bobtaverner2924
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer I have been a Golf Teaching professional for many years, I retired just over 10 years ago and now I want to play and enjoy the games Skipping Stones has made it so much more fun.. Really wish I had taught that way in the past Bob
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
That is so refreshing to hear Bob. I wish you the greatest of luck and enjoyment in doing whatever you want. Thank you, later.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
God bless you too, B-Rundens Lyfe. Thank you and later.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I guess I should have said God bless all of you. Thank you.
@swift1y
3 ай бұрын
In a market as oversaturated as youtube golf, this man has literally saturated himself ankle deep into a lake for a swing video. Not sure how the ranger is gonna like me climbing out of the pond to start my Saturday round....
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Try it Swift. Then you will be sure. Thank for the comment. Later.
@robmclaren3897
3 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more, the worst thing I ever did for my golf game was have golf lessons!Before that I just used to hit the ball without thinking about it and I was better.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
And I couldn't agree with you more Rob. That's pretty much how we've played all games since we were kids. They have us all convinced that somehow that won't work because it's GOLF. Just let it go. Thanks for the comment, Rob. Later.
@teddywilliams2512
3 ай бұрын
i tried to skip rocks and take it to the golf swing-- it just doesn't feel natural to me :( i'll end up topping or fatting every shot i must be doing something wrong
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Couldn't say off hand Teddy. But just knowing when to whip those wrists through helps. You know, doing it at the right time. And I mean letting those wrists whip. Thanks for the comment, TeddyWilliams. I recognize that name. Later.
@DrDylmd
4 ай бұрын
Show a short video hitting a ball to show proper ball placement for me. 😎 thanks!
@TheSmokingGolfer
4 ай бұрын
You got it! Except proper ball placement is different for every swing. That's what I would show. Thanks for the suggestion.
@country_club_leaders
3 ай бұрын
Kinda like Ben hogan described seventy years ago, side arm toss from shortstop to second baseman to turn a double play
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Easy as pie. No time for any thinking, just natural reaction. Thanks for the comment, Country Club Leaders. Later.
@cdunne1620
3 ай бұрын
.. you forgot to mention about pronting the left wrist on the way back and supinating on the way through
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I'll have to get my dictionary for those. Good one CDunne. I think I might be better off not knowing. Later.
@warrenranstrom4462
3 ай бұрын
How many beers did you guys have before recording this video? We’re you day drinking?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
What do you mean guys, it was just me and I don't keep score. Good one Warren. Later.
@Stealth534
3 ай бұрын
Coolest coach I've ever seen. This drill taught me how to avoid early extension moreover the natural position upon ball impact. The only regret is why only now had I seen this practical instructional video. Kudos!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Because the golf instruction industry must, through self-preservation, keep us as mixed up and confused as possible, and make it sound as complicated as possible. They would be out of business if they exposed how simple the majority of the swing is. Not trying to push anything, but watch my, instructors are just like doctors video. Let me know what you think Stealth and thank you so much for the compliment. Later.
@Stealth534
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer Watched the short clip and you nailed it! Looking forward to seeing practical tips from you with the driver. More power to your Channel!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Hey Srealth, sorry for being so late. Thank you so much and talk to you later.
@KeithGolfs
3 ай бұрын
Its interesting how similar golf is to skipping rocks and ping pong. Who made this sport? Lol
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I agree with you on the ping pong thing also. Picture your clubface like the paddle face. All of the action and spinning makes more sense. Thanks Keith, later.
@bennettlewis5495
3 ай бұрын
I don't get it. What am I supposed to do with my left hand if I don't smoke???
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Bennett. I would suggest, take up smoking. Problem solved! Later.
@silminawaz3825
3 ай бұрын
Gave us an entire golf swing lesson without hitting a single ball.😅
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
That's your job. And I don't do lessons, I do information. Thanks, Silminawaz.
@cdunne1620
3 ай бұрын
What are those two eyes in the water behind you, hmmm they’re too big to be a turtle 😳
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I see at least a dozen gators every day. I know one will eventually show up. Later CDunne.
@davidbell2207
3 ай бұрын
Best golf tip you'll ever find in KZitem
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Thanks David, so glad you can recognize the simplicity. That's looking outside the box they want us locked into. Later
@cdunne1620
3 ай бұрын
Jackie Burke the legendary golfer said to throw your club down the fairway presumably to gain insight into the double-pendulum behaviour of the golf swing
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
We all respond differently to verbal thoughts or instruction. Whatever works is correct, even it's just for you. Thanks again CDunne.
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly Daves Rabbit Hole. Thanks for the comment, later.
@johnbyrne8594
3 ай бұрын
Haha..... brilliant
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
So is your comment. Thanks John. Later.
@silminawaz3825
3 ай бұрын
Why did you put a mat on the grass?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
To keep the snakes away. Thanks for the comment Silminawaz. Later.
@NicLewis
2 ай бұрын
I played rugby for 20 years as a scrum-half and I never once wondered where my elbow was.
@TheSmokingGolfer
2 ай бұрын
Good point Nic. They have everybody thinking way too much. A body doesn't react well to thinking. In fact, if you are thinking you're probably not reacting. Thanks for the comment, later.
@NicLewis
2 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer I've gone from hdc 7 to 11, can't just swing the club anymore.
@jamesbaine580
3 ай бұрын
This guy would be a hoot to play with after he had a couple beers
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I've got the time, if you've got the beer. Let's do it James. Thanks and later.
@jamesbaine580
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer Just out of curiosity what is your normal score for 18 holes
@michaelstrauss6918
3 ай бұрын
No wonder I suck at golf , I suck at skipping stones
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
It's mostly just about the sequencing your body does automatically in any kind of throwing motion. That's what most of us are missing in our swings. Good one though. Throw away! Thanks for the comment Michael. Later.
@michaelstrauss6918
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer I know I was joking . We really all do over complicate it but sometimes if I just go up there and try to do what feels natural it really throws me off the rail . There’s definitely a balance of not over complicating it but also working on good fundamentals and technique
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Agreed Michael, but I play with plenty of people without good fundamentals or technique and they play just fine. I guess it depends on what your goal is. Thanks again Michael. Later.
@GHOSTOFEIGHTTHOUGHTS
3 ай бұрын
You’re a beauty!! Hahahah. Got a dart blazing hitting maroochis with the facts. 👍👍🔥🔥
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
I finally looked up this maroochi term. Like I always say, there's nothing new under the sun. Thanks Ghost. Later.
@GHOSTOFEIGHTTHOUGHTS
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer later dude
@dirtyturban46
3 ай бұрын
So, grip, posture, ball position, swing plane, etc. None of these things are important?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Not quite all of the above, but definitely most of the above. Good call. Thanks for the comment Dirty.
@dirtyturban46
3 ай бұрын
@@TheSmokingGolfer So...golf is not quite as easy as skipping a stone?
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Really? Who knew? Thanks for the comment, again Dirty.
@elindauer
3 ай бұрын
I’ve been golfing for forty years, and plateaued with a nice game in the low eighties. In the past few years I’ve also hit on this Hogan-esque idea and my handicap dropped below 4 inside 2 years. IMO it’s just the right way to think about it. Fun and easy. Great video!
@TheSmokingGolfer
3 ай бұрын
Sounds good Elindauer, fun and easy. Thinking about it differently can make all the difference. Thanks E. Later.
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