Lee Trevino Golf Swing Drill By Jim McLean Lee Trevino: One of Golf's Best Ball Strikers When Lee Trevino burst onto the scene of golf most people thought he would not last, he was a flash in the pan because his swing would just not hold up. Its described as a push-cut swing causing a slight fade. But as the rest of us look to sharpen our own games ahead of the new season, this anecdote, which I was lucky enough to be a fly on the wall for, is one I keep coming back to. 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. 2023 Lee Trevino had one of those swings, and it led him to become one of the greatest players in golf history. [/quote] Golfers Want a Cure for Bent Elbow Syndrome, March 2013, 10 Best Caddie Responses & 24 Laws of Golf. I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". The target line and toe line change our perspective on ball position. The set up and BP are measured by the target line. straight at the target, but. the ball goes where you wanted it to go, (right distance, right direction, right location), ..are you going to try to change your swing so that it looks exactly like McIlroy's, even though you now slice the ball 40 yards into the "Duck Pond" on every swing? He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. GripMaster Club Maker's Stitchback Grips 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. In reality, the club face is only open in relation to your stance it is still square to the target. [quote name='Dinosaur' timestamp='1412789219' post='10255831'] Hours and hours of them. The four points above might sound easy enough, but they will likely be difficult to put together into one cohesive unit. Seems like there are two questions on the table. By 34" Piretti Bosa, GripMaster Pistol Grip It looks pretty standard to me. View both of their swings in slow-motion and decide for yourself. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. 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. 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In the modern game, Bubba Watson drives the ball ridiculous distances off the tee while playing a fade the majority of the time. Then he switched to his four-iron. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, 9 Lee Trevino gems on fixing hooks, hitting spinny chips, and 'getting good', There's a trendy new swing move at the PNC. An open stance helps me shallow my downswing so that my trailing elbow grazes my side as I drive up my target line.Lee also bowed his wrist at the top of his swing (where I flatten my wrist) to shallow the downswing for an in-to-out swing. Golf club companies, better technology or better marketing? 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. Equipment Spotlight: Premium brand Thomas Golf - Custom golf clubs with Shot Accuracy Technology, Drivers | Woods | Hybrids | Irons + Wedges | Putters | Chippers | Accessories | Clearance, #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,PW,GW,SW,LWRight Handed / Left Handed, Only $129 eachIncludes Free Pro-Fitting Service, My Account | Sitemap | Support This Site | Suggest A Tip, Golf Info Guide copyright 1998-2023, Privacy Policy, Golf Setup, Where Should My Right Foot Position Be? Lee had a looping swing from his takeaway to his downswing. Neil Trevino suggests imagining the shaft as an extension of your left arm. and He hit each putt as fast as he could, often not waiting for one ball to drop before hitting the next one. Us old guys, we need help turning, Trevino says. Trevino's swing is something which produces a very Boost your golf skills with the Swing Profile iPhone app. Submit your Twitter questions to @GCA. Trevino says you simply need to remember two things. Trevino says that keeping your left hand ahead of the clubface is such an important tip for him that he considers it his secret. He recommends working on this move with an open stance, which will give your arms room to extend along the way as your body turns. 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. World Golf Hall of Famer and six-time major champion Lee Trevino shows how gripping the club properly can help you hit it farther. GolfWRX_Spotted Thanks. Pretty much talked himself out of being capable of winning at Augusta. So what does all of this have to do with you and your game? Hubie asked about Lees new bride, saying he heard she was named Claudia. He uses it to relieve tension, and to get his setup into a comfortable position. was it Augusta that he changed his shoes in the parking lot after having being rebuffed about something? For Lee this created a slight fade but most golfers hit a draw with this swing. The Merry Mexs takeaway would make any golfer happy; its a perfect model to follow if you want to see what the correct moves look like. callaway X forged 48 This is the perfect position to start from if you want to hit a power fade. Instead of trying to learn three or four different shots that you can use around the course, the best plan is to first master a single shot that can get you through most situations. He is looping his swing, which is a kind of loading and the shaft flattens with this looping move a lot in transition. Jack Nicklaus was known for hitting a fade in his prime, and he was one of the longest hitters of that generation. [/quote] As the club is swinging down toward impact, you want to do your best to restrict the release of the club head and hold the face square to the line for as long as possible. pic.twitter.com/rdjDXX1kWn. Your link has been automatically embedded. He unwinds using his lower body and gets to his left side at impact. Hello: I have a swing compilation video of Lee Trevino that I downloaded from Youtube. All of the instruction below is based on a right handed golfer. If you watch a number of other golfers on the driving range as they work on their technique, you will see that many of them are moving the ball from left to right. I like to view golf swings of Tour Pros, and most of the players on tour today, all seem to have the same "Cookie Cutter" swing, displaying all of the "Requisite" moves which are endorsed by the instructors of today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oo96ZDXkj8Q 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. Everything in Moderation, Keep it Simple, Less is Best You don't get points for style. Your left arm acts as the rudder for your entire backswing sending it in its eventual direction. The player can choose between four different golfers with varying advantages and disadvantages. Showed results for: Golf swing sequence. He didn't care about 'looking good' on the golf course in terms of using picture-perfect technique he only cared about getting the ball in the hole and winning tournaments. Driving. I am finally starting to realize, results are the only things that count and separating the wheat from the chaff as far as golf instruction goes and to remind myself there is a LOT of chaff these days. However, do you think that many players of today try to copy someone else's swing instead of using their own best swing? [/quote] Actually Lee rebuffed Augusta National, he knew a plantation when he saw one, recognizing he'd never be allowed on the grounds other than to wash dishes if he wasn't one of the best golfers in the world. His reputation as a legendary ball-striker showed. Lee Trevino Golf Swing Sequence. Holding court on the range, Trevino ran through all manner of different interesting anecdotes about golf. 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. Trevino pulled an old-school blade putter from his bag and quietly dropped three balls onto the practice green, about eight feet from a hole. He hit each putt as fast as he could, often not waiting for one ball to drop before hitting the next one. He went through the motions a few more times from different direction. I would be interested in any comments. "The caddie says I cant caddie for you, I don't know where you're aiming," he says. Start the New Year right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Why do you think that this is so? Youre going to get more distance, Trevino says in the clip, and youre surely going to hit it straighter. Heres how it works. Current amateur human being. A simple swing feeling thatll help keep your swing moving. Compare Lee Trevino's backswing to our senior golfer with good flexibility. I've sometimes wondered why Lee won only six majors and never the Masters. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. There were golf instructors in the past, but there were also many different looking swings by players that got great results. His work has also appeared in USA Today, Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast. And he had a beautiful full follow-through in his prime years. Also, his lower ball flight. He loads into his right side and gets his shoulders behind the ball on the backswing. I would be interested in any comments. Hes the best ever: Lee Trevino revealed a grip tip to Tiger, Charlie Woods. Here's some old swing sequence pics: When done correctly, it is possible to hit a powerful fade by attacking from the inside with a slightly open face in relation to the target line. All Rights Reserved. Hes far more interesting than that, The embarrassing reason Adam Scott wont be at the Phoenix Open, 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. I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". It is also important to remember that you shouldn't get too carried away firing at flags just because you are feeling confident in your new ball flight. Watch how the handkerchief will follow all the way through, Trevino says. In his role he oversees the brands game improvement content spanning instruction, equipment, health and fitness, across all of GOLFs multimedia platforms. If you want to hit a draw, close your stance a touch (and open it for a fade). If you don't want to deal with the problems that come with trying a swing method, you should just stick to your old swing because there are sure to be issues along the way. Very few players in the history of the game have played to the same level as Trevino, no matter what ball flight they preferred. 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. Ideally, you would be able to create a number of different ball flights on command depending on the hole you are playing and the conditions at hand. [attachment=2450789:20141008_185953.jpg] Outlaw Golf Association Member #7. And the best thing about The Merry Mex is that hes never been shy in sharing it with others. [quote name='Dinosaur' timestamp='1412789219' post='10255831'] LOL. Second place pays pretty good.. Redwood Zing [quote name='Dinosaur' timestamp='1412807711' post='10257295'] By the time he hits the ball, it looks like his feet are pointing to the right of his intended target, or closed. 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. But since there will always be fragmented beliefs about HOW to do that -- then there will always also be those who sit firmly inside their "camp" and even call BS on what the other "camp" says. Start the New Year right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). While it is true that many of the longest hitters in the game use a draw, there have also been plenty of bombers who chose the fade instead. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. 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. Drive your legs hard as you rotate to the left and use the rotation of your body to deliver the club into the ball. You've got to have some great leg action to pull off his swing. che desideri." As with any swing change, you are likely going to have trouble with this technique at first. He dipped the sternum down into the downswing and compensated by driving his lead hip back out of the shot like no one else. 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! Trevino says golfers tend to lose distance and accuracy when they slow down their arms and body in anticipation of the hit. 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