Mike Ehrmann Lee Trevino has mastered the craft of golf, to put it lightly. Lee himself would say he hit a power push. "All I did was play the pitch and putt, then hit drivers," he says. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. We got a front row seat for it at the Berenberg Invitational, at GlenArbor GC, in Bedford Hills, N.Y., earlier this week. The set up and BP are measured by the target line. Also, his lower ball flight. He loads into his right side and gets his shoulders behind the ball on the backswing. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. There are ways to swing it, but some things will make it more difficult to flight the ball or work from left-to-right and vice versa.or even strike the ball with any consistently. If it isn't taking a big curve to the right, but rather just heading straight right, you are hitting a push. Jack Nicklaus was known for hitting a fade in his prime, and he was one of the longest hitters of that generation. I have never heard any pros recommending an open stance for drives, but it really caught my attention as this is exactly the way I setup and drive off a tee to control the direction of my drives. [/quote] Wondering how to hit a high spinny pitch shot? His swing looks so "Uncluttered" and efficient. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. Trevino produces the left-to-right spin necessary for a fade by delaying the release (rolling over) of his hands through impact. Just after 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, an unintentional 90 minutes before his 10:25 ET tee time"I thought we were teeing off at 10! In it, Trevino explains the move that helps him be more accurate off the tee: Keeping your left hand ahead of the clubface on the downswing. Submit your Twitter questions to @GCA. Your link has been automatically embedded. Take YOUR best swing! Of course, so many great players of the past have done the same thing. Let the clubhead rotate naturally on the backswing. In the book that I have with these pics, the author talks about how Lee's set up was all based on extremes: extreme strong grip, extreme open stance, extreme late release, extreme leg drive. "Therell be a lot of guys retiring next year. If you can foresee the problems you are going to have with the swing before they even happen, you will have a better chance of handling them successfully. If you want to hit a draw, close your stance a touch (and open it for a fade). If you have limited time to practice, hit lots of wedges, and lots of drivers. If you are currently hitting a slice that turns to the right immediately off the face of your club, you are a long way from hitting a power fade. If you are used to hitting a draw, or even a big slice, you will have developed methods for picking targets that leave your ball as close to the hole as possible. If the pull becomes a consistent problem on the range, work hard on the movement of your lower body. Whenever I attempt to copy portions of his swing for various reasons, I seem to have a higher ball flight, but I will say one that is more consistent. The six-time major winner sent ball after ball down the range with the not a hint of movement in either direction. EDIT: In the end each of us has to believe what we want and (IMO) learn to copy our OWN swing and do the same thing every time up to bat -- Lee certainly did as much. The logical, adaptaptive choice is to move the ball backward along the toe line. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Trevino says you simply need to remember two things. If the other guys ever learn that it is the back of the left hand that controls the clubface, there would be a lot more winners, and I would have a lot more to worry about, he says. According to Trevino, his routine produces more power than the traditional technique. Sure, when I hit em right, they land just so, like a butterfly with sore feet. His little happy feet movement in the preshot moved the ball more to the center of stance. All of that is to be expected, but you will still doubt yourself when you aren't seeing results as quickly as you would like. Trevino suggests imagining the shaft as an extension of your left arm. Whether you are playing in a tournament or just a casual round with your friends, the only measure of your game is the score that you write down at the end of each hole. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Monday at 09:57 PM, GolfWRX posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 10, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 3, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics, December 15, 2022, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics, December 7, 2022, By One being was Lee specifically someone who's swing is worth copying and the other being should we try harder to own our individuality rather than trying to be so mechanically pure in every way as modern swing instructions seems to suggest. Easier to say that publicly than accuse AN of being the waspy little joint that it was/is. Lee Trevino has forgotten more about golf than the rest of us could ever dream to learn. However, having the skill to hit a variety of shots is rare for an amateur golfer, as it requires countless hours of practice and a number of advanced techniques. If you would like to test out Trevino's power fade for yourself during your next trip to the range, make sure you use the following basic techniques. Once your feet are settled, put the rest of your body in an open position as well. Trevino's swing is unorthodox, and so is his method for hitting the fade. The way you take the club to the top determines the path your clubface comes into the ball, so its important to nail this portion of your motion. Bottom line - one man's "cookie" cutter purity will always be another's poison. ", A post shared by Luke Kerr-Dineen (@lkd_golf). was it Augusta that he changed his shoes in the parking lot after having being rebuffed about something? The rest of the body points left as well. That's his advice for you, too. As the old saying goes, 'there are no pictures on the scorecard'. His hips are turned through impact so that you can see both cheeks from behind. lol [quote name='rony' timestamp='1412779556' post='10254883'] (We respect privacy and keep all emails confidential). One of the best things that have happened recently in my swing and resultant more solid contact was to stop making videos and analyizing (or having been analyzed, often unsolicited) every nuance. When you watch golf on TV today, many of the swings look like they were taken from the same instructional manual. You cannot paste images directly. Im sharing this description to highlight the fact that you can choose the setup (open stance), transition (cupped wrist) and delivery (inside to out) for your swing as long as it gives you consistency and control.Your dominant strength in one arm, wrist and leg or a tightness in your hips, spine or neck will all have an impact on the swing that works for your body. Join INSIDEGOLF and get $100 of value for $20! Keep your body ahead of the clubhead, Trevino says. Lee Trevino, one of the best ball-strikers of all time and a Hall of Famer who used his bullet fade to win six major championships, turned 82 on Wednesday. https://golf.com/instruction/lee-trevino-keys-to-perfect-takeaway [attachment=2450789:20141008_185953.jpg] Trevino says golfers tend to lose distance and accuracy when they slow down their arms and body in anticipation of the hit. To get the feeling of what Lees looking for, grab a handkerchief (a towel works just as well), take it to the top of the backswing, pause for a moment, and swing through. Of course, so many great players of the past have done the same thing. He hit each putt as fast as he could, often not waiting for one ball to drop before hitting the next one. [attachment=2450791:20141008_190006.jpg] You don't have to Redwood Zing @LukeKerrDineen does his golf swing research the old-fashioned way by digging through 60+ years worth of @GOLF_com issues. In it, Trevino explains the move that helps him be more accurate off the tee: Keeping your left hand ahead of the clubface on the downswing. Message received. Hello: I have a swing compilation video of Lee Trevino that I downloaded from Youtube. He says something like "If you had a kettlebell and were going to throw it as hard as you couldthat is a golf swingthat is your driver swing" I took a kettlebell, went outside, threw it 3 times, and the next time I went to the range the only thing I thought about when swinging my driver was throwing that kettlebell and it was incredible. Lee sent the emissary back with a simple message, "I don't drink coffee". Throughout his range session, Trevino only paused his own warmup to watch one other swing on the range, that of Nelly Korda One of Trevino's trademarks is the amount he moves before hitting the shot. And yes, Own your own swing. He dipped the sternum down into the downswing and compensated by driving his lead hip back out of the shot like no one else. TEE CB2 13* 3w, 43.5", 57g Fujikura Motore F1 X-flex Why do you think that this is so? Lee Trevino - Golf Swing Compilation - Regular Speed 164,776 views Jul 1, 2013 375 Dislike Weekend Hobby Quest TV 4.58K subscribers Lee Trevino - Golf Swing Compilation - Regular As someone here stated already, there are some movements/patterns in the swing to be achieved and this is how Lee did it. The list is endless. Trevino Power-Fade Weak Basics Likely How-To Potential Problems When Hitting The Golf Flop Shot Video - by Peter Finch Wide Takeaway Makes Your Golf Swing Simple Video - by Pete Lee Trevino has mastered the craft of golf, to put it lightly. [/quote] Most likely, you are hitting a pull because you have released the club prematurely in the downswing. Any swing which does that is a good one. Lee holds the lag between right arm and shaft extremely long, which worked well for him. He loads into his right side and gets his shoulders behind the ball on the backswing. By the time he hits the ball, it looks like his feet are pointing to the right of his intended target, or closed. But at the end of the day I "think" what some call "cookie cutter" -- others would call trying to keep things consistent, simple, and most efficient. I dont play much anymore, but I practice every day.". Keep your body ahead of the clubhead, Trevino says. Yup. Former professional golfer. While watching Trevino's swing, it occurred to me how his swing was what he did to get the results that he wanted without worrying about how it would compare to any other Tour Player's swing. Hes far more interesting than that, 2023 Sony Open in Hawaii: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, Adidas announces adicross additions, plus shoes to come soon, World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba. And the best thing about The Merry Mex is that hes never been shy in sharing it with others. Enjoy! Most players think that they need to hit a draw in order to hit it long, so they work tirelessly trying to learn how to shape the ball from right to left. That target could be the middle of the fairway, the hole itself, or any other point that you wish to use to orient your shot. Feel free to fire at the flag when you have a good yardage and plenty of room to work with, but remember that patience is your best friend when trying to post a good score at the end of the day. He loads into his right side and gets his shoulders behind the ball on the backswing. However, even if you come up short of his lofty standard, you can still learn to hit quality shots with this unique method. It was only after a few shots that I realized what was actually happening: He was aiming at different spots at the driving range that were so small they were hard to notice; he'd never hit the same one twice in a row. Following are three of the likely issues that you will run into when trying to learn how to hit a Trevino power fade. Lee Trevino Golf Swing Sequence. He releases the club effectively. There were golf instructors in the past, but there were also many different looking swings by players that got great results. Seems like there are two questions on the table. GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. He was one of the worlds best players and one of the games most colorful characters as well. Pretty much talked himself out of being capable of winning at Augusta. I would wager that should somebody take a video without my being aware of it, that the video would be much better than any of the previous ones I took of myself. World Golf Hall of Famer and six-time major champion Lee Trevino shows how gripping the club properly can help you hit it farther. [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1412806420' post='10257225'] If your swing does not end up with a Rory McIlroy perfectly balanced finish with the club head pointed dead Showed results for: Golf swing sequence. Trevinos key swing thought was to start his takeaway by keeping his left shoulder and arm connected with the shaft. He unwinds using his lower body and gets to his left side at impact. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. 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