Original Gooch Video Golf Instruction Series #10 - Impact Part 4 and the motion of the Head

The motion of the head is often overlooked when teaching the golf swing.  In order to pivot or rotate the body, the head needs to swivel in the proper direction.  Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi gives a simple explanation of the motion of the head.

Original Gooch Instruction Series #7 - Impact Part 1 - Flat Left Wrist

Impact Part 1 - The Flat Left Wrist and the Aiming Point

Golf season has started here in Benton Harbor, MI and finally had a day to produce this series.  Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi shares some simple ideas to work on and visualize impact.  The focus is on a "flat left wrist" and the "aiming point" concepts described in Homer Kelley's book.



What is more important in the golf swing - Style or Function

In college, I competed as a gymnast.  Our score depended on executing movements with style and grace.  As a gymnast, if my toes weren't pointed or my legs came apart while executing a manuever, it would be a deduction that would effect my final score.  When it comes to golf, the only score that counts is the total number of strokes.  So what we should focus on is moving the golf ball towards the hole as efficiently as possible.
 When A.J. Bonar was the director of golf at SDGA (now known as Golf Academy of Americas), he emphasized the need for us to help golfers understand how the golf club should move in the golf swing and the toe of the club rotating around the shaft.   In the attached video, Martin Hall has a great visual demonstration of this.  If you haven't seen Martin Hall on Tuesday nights on the Golf Channel, I highly recommend that you watch him.

Golf Instruction Video Series #6 - The Pivot

Wayne "Gooch" Yamaguchi, Head Golf Professional Lake Michigan Hills in Benton Harbor, MI talks about the pivot, the "workhorse" of the golf swing.  Here I will show you a drill to practice to develop the "coil" the body creates.  The motion is actually very simple.

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Golf Instruction Video Series #5 - The soft left arm

So far, most of the videos have focused on the function of the right arm.  We use both arms in the golf swing so here is what happens with the left arm.

Instructional Video Series #4 - The Rope Handle Technique

In this video, Gooch demonstrates the rope handle technique and how a towel can help you develop lag and clubhead speed.

 

Instructional Video Series #3 - Extension and the Function of the Right Arm

In this video, we will explain the function of the right arm in the golf swing.  One of the drills is something I borrowed from Tom Tomasello.  The split hand drill is one I learned from a gentleman named Jim Netto who worked with Fuzzy Zoeller. 

Original Gooch Instruction Series - Volume 2 - The Punch Drill

Here is a drill that has become a standard of mine for teaching the motion of the arms.  I learned this from Don Wiseman of Michiana Golf in Indiana.  I've made a few modifications.  This is a great drill for learning how the right arm works in the golf swing.  Also, I've found it's a great winter drill so I'll be ready when the snow melts and it warms up outside.

Original Gooch - Instruction Video Series - Volume 1 - The Grip

In the attached video, I've included some simple ideas on the grip that I hope you can apply to your own game.  Comments and questions are welcome.