Are you going to use what fixed my swing in your swing? I hope not! See a good coach playa in person! IMPACT GOLF MALAYSIA Eric is a world class club fitter. One of the best around. instagram.com/impactgolfmy/

Eric makes it so easy to understand what he conveys. That is upper echelon teaching!

He may never go wrong again

I am a 20 HCI and I had my best driving ever today. I watched this video twice this week before my game today and my biggest takeaway was imagining that stick by the head and keeping your head solid. Felt so confident on the tee as a result.

I'll join the chorus and say I like the way Eric explains things. I've been working on my swing for 10 months. The sad reality is, when I find the moment of swing perfection, it will not last long. Always a process.

A European Tour Pro once told me: “Just think a string is pulling you back just under your right shoulder, and then shortly after its pulling you back under your left shoulder.” It is is so simple and it fixes everything at once. Your brain already knows how to do everything and this intention takes care of sequence, low point, speed.. felt like this was a super effective thought. The club at all times is being pulled back. The change of directions sets the wrists automatically, you have tons of lag and it feels effortless and is painless for your back.

5:47 to 5:50 no words, just the body moving says it all. How can the right shoulder go down when the head is moving forward? It can't ladies and gentlemen and this man just proved it.

I recall watching video's in the past where they mentioned to practice swing drills against a wall. In regards to that and this video, I realized my head wasn't still at all. I've recently adopted this phrase as my last though prior to swinging any club, "My head is against a wall." (the side of my face, facing the target to be more exact) And I kid you not, I went from shooting mid to high 50s (on 9 holes), slicing all over, and insanely inconsistent contact to posting a 48, 46, 51 and a 43 in my last 4 rounds at league, much to the chagrin of my opponents who see a 12 handicap shooting sub 50 and thinking sand bagger. I love it though, playing from the fairway, hitting greens from decent distances out, if I could learn how to putt I might reach a sub 40. long story short, keep that head still.

I have been working on this very thing. Great timing, finding this. I struggle sometimes with the reverse pivot, not properly allocating my weight/pressure, but I sometimes move so far forward in the downswing that my left shoulder spins out to the left. Using the head as the anchor point/top of the pendulum is so important.

Adopting that consistently is actually pretty simple. What you need to check is if you close your eyes and imagine your driver swing what is your head and body doing. If it looks or feels like how you ended, you will likely do it consistently. If the mental image or feel hasn’t changed then the “fix” will only work when you remember to do it. Closing your eyes and imagining it tells you what your unconscious pattern is. That is the boss of our actions. It is also easy to change (seconds or minutes) but first you have to know by checking it. I’d be interested what you find :) Alan

This was an incredible! The way Eric conveys his message is so simple and easy to understand. Thank you for this video!!

Inspirational corporate rock is actually incredibly awe inspiring. Paired up with a fellow talking about hating golf, then loving it, I feel as though I’m watching myself. I’ve spent literally thousands of dollars, American ones at that, on tee times, equipment, clothes and none of it helped my swing. I thought maybe these new Jordan’s could fix my slice. Maybe another box of pro v1s might help. Nope. I see now that my problem is that I haven’t been focused on the course soundtrack. I need more inspirational corporate rock. Thanks, Coach.

Waddalesson, waddateacher and waddaresult! Lessons are so underrated! This is the perfect example of brilliant instruction and a simple work-on/feel to bring away from the lesson. Matt goes from 7 million swing thoughts to a couple of very intuitive and repeatable ones. The net result is a much more efficient, thought-free swing that matches the body's natural biomechanical motion. Having that natural motion also reduces the stress on the body. Less effort for speed and crucially less pain. Can't wait to see Matt dial this in fully to thump the driver and hit wedges more often. For anyone else that's reading this. If you have something that you hate or need to work on in your game, go for a lesson. Even 1 lesson can be transformative (slice, sh$nks, yips, thin etc). Your local pro or instructor will have seen it all before. It's the price of a few beers and cheaper than a box of pro v's. There may even be an option for joining a group for multiple lessons or a better deal.

These videos with Eric are awesome! He seems like a good guy with a great golf IQ.

Probably one of the best driver videos I’ve seen on youtube over the years. Keep up the good work.

This video is so relatable to me. This is exactly what I do hook it left. I used to swing it a lot more out to the right and get a nice draw/straight shot with driver but after some hooks left I’m trying more and more to control the club, coming straight down on it and completely lost all confidence in it. Also making me slow the swing down to try and control it. I need to get that feeling back of letting it go instead of controlling it. Thank you for this video 🙏🏻

Man, that coach is incredible. Simple, effective. love it!

The swing thought I've been using that relates here is, "3/4 backswing and load up, but then swing it f'n hard!". Seems to find the right level of control/power that way.

I am so happy to see this video. I'm analyzing this through a waddaplaya lifestyle. As we get older and golf becomes more difficult due to our bodies, it can be discouraging to play. I feel like you almost give up on the idea that you can get better. Yet, here we are seeing Matty literally embody a PGA playa. I hope he had a spark reignited in him that made him feel young again. So happy for you playa.

Such a great video, thanks for sharing your experience!

Man I love the videos everyone does with Eric he is so calm and knowledgable!

You can tell Eric really knows what he's talking about in the way he explains things. Makes concepts very easy to grasp with how he phrases them and examples he uses. Wish I had a coach like that around here, especially because I seem to be struggling with a similar issue! Also do you know what the cause of the pain above your right hip/buttock is? I have experienced the same pain before but it's usually in my lead side hip/buttock

This video is special. Such a great coach, well explained - very common problem, I suffer this myself. 👏👏👏

Thank you for this bro! I suffer with the exact same pull hook!! And it almost had me quitting golf...so THIS was everything for me...At least I understand better what is happening and what needs to happen to make the adjustments..

Playa! One of your best vlogs. I'm a 5 handicapper that could be significantly better with an optimum driver swing. This vlog is going to help me ALOT this season! Thx!

What a great teacher. One of the best I've ever seen and I've watched 'em all. Does he have a teaching channel?

I need to find an Eric in my area, what an excellent teacher. And my boy the playa is honestly a great student, brings it out of him. Iconic duo!

Hey Bro, big respect to your attitude and to your pro. Going to a good pro is so important! I am working checklists like a Jet Pilot too, with hcp. -22!!! One of the most freeing Driver lessons ever. Shout out to the shouting caddy too😂😂😂😂 Waiting for the release of the new Shorts at waddaplaya!!!

Eric is the best! His work with Gen is awesome too.

Excellent 👍👏 more of these. He’s an amazing teacher 👏👏👏

Every video that you have Eric in gives me so much hope for my golf swing.

Schweet Matt, got so much from this. My Sacroiliac joints in my hips scream at me every single day and this vid highlighted something I could be doing!

Good to see bro… happy for you!

Best video I’ve seen this year as in that is everything I do wrong to slightly across the line, reverse pivot , you have just cleared all that up in one thank you 🙏 can’t believe how much does video helped 👏👏👏

fooooreee. I have the same 🥊 hook problem like you. Today I vdo myself and noticed my head was wobbly. Fixing my head position and lower and extension was the answer and I was driving straight down the fairway. 🎉 Thanks Matt. Thanks Eric

I’ve been doing this the past month. Watch out for the over shallow! Creates some wicked duck hooks! Messed up my round today and had to feel like I was swinging over the top to get back on plane lol

“It’s not perfect. It never will be” -Tao of Chong Interesting to see your numbers on track man too. You’ve really got some speed in your swing 👍🏻! Hope the lesson helps you be more consistent so we can hear the “I f***ing smoked this drive” music 🎸 more often!

Absolute gold this Matt. More please mate. Honestly over extension at the top disrupting swing path on a driver are my battles too. Recently I've been really trying to create the room to take it on the inside. The swing feels shorter but the results are better and your video shows the difference.

Glad to see Eric fix you swing with such a simple change. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.

We have the exact same problem with the Driver lol, I have been searching for a solution for a year now and I finally found this. It's funny, I was just watching a video about keeping your ear behind the ball, but I couldn't see why that would fix it. Finally, I have something simple I can work on. Just like you, I was working everything from ball position to grip and couldn't get something consistent. The only thing that worked for me was trying to hit a cut every time, which ended up straight for me. I can see now that trying to hit a cut naturally kept my head behind the ball lol. This game man, it "drives" you mad. Thanks!

What a great coach! I need a lesson like this

Man that's cool. Eric really makes it so much easier to understand. I really need to find a coach like that here, the search continues!

Good to see a positive golf lesson bedding in in real time (so to speak). I am getting a vicarious feel good factor from this and can feel hopes and dreams returning. Sweet.

Very positive lesson. Well done matta watta

this was the best video for driver education!! thanks so much!

Hey Matt, when you talked about all the swing thoughts going through your head that ultimately ruin your swing, it really resonated with me. I was like, yep, that's me. The difference in your swing and the results made by you just thinking about your head position was huge. I bet you're really happy! Happy grinding!

Thank you. Its always nice to see Eric in a video. We need a video of you two playing some holes :)

Excellent info from Eric. He is fantastic. Looking forward to try this out myself.

such a good video. feels like this one's for me as well. Can't wait to see how this translates into your next round playa

Love this video, having 7 or 8 different swing thoughts etc etc. keep it simple, stay behind it for the driver 👍

Inspirational music. Waddavibe

This what I have really been working on this winter. Almost same exact thing.

Face angle should be about half of what your club path is (+5-8 degrees of face angle and +2.5-4 degrees of club path angle) for a solid baby draw. This is the way.

Thank you so much for this vid! I lost my drive this week and this was my problem.

Thanks for your sharing guy that I tried to find what a problem with my swing and ball alway hook to the left . So this video show me what the exactly problem.

I used to have the same topple issue...I fixed it by watching long drivers! They begin with a tilt behind the ball...of course, you can still lunge at it on the down swing but setting up tilted will make you aware of the topple on the backswing...it would be such a dramatic move that it's next to impossible. Again, so much of this game is in the setup.

Though I'll never swing it like you, this was a really important video for me to better understand what my goals with the driver are and what effect slight mishits can have.

As someone that’s been going through a period of nasty duck hooks with the longer clubs (I have nasty sky marks the top corner of my 3 wood and hybrid from shutting the face too much on impact) that opening resonated with me

This video feels so relatable and I'm so glad for it. ✔ Driver doing a banana to the left ✔ Lower right side of the back hurting (I even have some nerve compression day to day I'll occasionally feel in my knee and thighs) ✔ Confidence and fun shattered I know another golfer's issues aren't my issues, but even then that should give me some material to experiment with when the next season rolls around. Thanks playa in chief

This is just.. Awesome!! Thank you!

Love how this video wasn't just about the fix. The second half about how to play and manage the driver during a round was gold!

Wow, this was incredibly helpful. I have the same exact pains (right hip and inside elbow)and swing issues. It’s caused me months of not enjoying golf and even months of physio.

@15:45-16:55 is the perfect explanation for why every golfer with a good swing needs to find the right pro to give them the “key” tip fix the problem chain reaction. This year I was finally able to break 80 but my driver was unpredictable with a push slice. Found a pro locally and in my first lesson he gave me one grip change and one drill to work on. 3 weeks later with practice I’ve for the most part eliminated the slice and now have my baby draw back. Don’t waste another season messing about with YT tips, see the pro that can properly analyze the swing

Elbow pain….same. Especially when I was over the top with the swing. High effort swings. Realized that I had to make changes to keep playing. Love the simple head behind / still thought….simple.

Wadda video. Love this Matt - gonna take it to the course tomorrow

I have a very similar problem. It comes from being addicted to club head speed and distance. When you know you can crank it, you tend to overdo it, especially in the back swing. Like you, I can hit it pretty hard but my consistency is bad and I don’t score well. I have the same overextension in my swing and I tend to hit it left and bend it left (I’m a lefty). So because I’m long, and also inaccurate, it goes way off line. When I have good days, and I don’t overextend I actually hit it farther and with a little draw. I play only a few times a year so I have a hard time building consistency. This video will help me a lot. Thanks for this.

This brought the biggest smile to my face!

Never related to a swing so much, appreciate you sharing this

16:57 is exactly what my shots looked like today. Going to work on driver today and this video popped up. Great stuff. My shots have been starting off right indoors I hope that translates into a draw at the range. (went to the range to comment about my session. Hit one good 200 yard shot out of 10 rest were bonkers). First month playing though so I will take it.

Of all aspects of my truly amateur game my driver has been the most frustrating. This video has helped a great deal and at least I feel more confident using it. Thank you.

I love seeing this. Just shows the drive to continually want to learn and improve. Plus, driver is really an hugely important club. Sure, you can limp by without it, but it's sorta like eating gluten free chocolate cake.

It's just so interesting. I have undergone the exact same swing change and I felt my whole left side go sore for weeks. The thing is, I developped the same ache in my elbows as well. It's called Golfers Elbow for a reason. There are excellent YT videos addressing that and the ways to train that out. Be aware, I had already started to develop a carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) in my left hand. Now you don't want THAT !. It takes months to get rid of. Now, I am 58 y old and only started to take golf seriously 2 years ago and I am now a 15.1 hcp. So I somewhat overdid it. But even more younger people can get all that.

This is so good. The irony for me is, when I think "swing 75%" the ball goes 10% further than when I swing "100%"

I stepped away in another room and I could hear when you when you hit a good center face . It was a beautiful sound.. Is greatest drive ever hit

Shallowing out the right elbow and wrist is the holy grail of the driver once the fundamentals (stance, grip, balance) are solid. This is because of the length of the club and the extended circumference of the swing plane. The same applies to long irons (2,3,4).

I too try and video myself while getting numbers from my flightscope. Trying to get path and face to work together is a chore, but that is golf. Keep it up

That has to be the most pristine driving range I have ever seen!! Good work mate!

Seriously, This video save me. Went to the range yesterday and was trash, thought I was coming over the top to much. I went today and was hitting them great. The only swing thought was keeping my head back and everything went smoothly. Thanks for the video

Man i suffer from the exact same issues and pain lol. The explanation of causes gives me something to look into. Thank you for uploading this

25:25 “There’s pros and cons to being long…. it’s a curse and a blessing… when you got it it’s super fun….” Haha 😂 nice job keeping that to just a few giggles.

that pain in the inner elbow is called 'golfer's elbow.' I got it from work loading trucks, and it is noticable when I play golf.

Your channel has helped me a lot…maybe I can return the favor. I had many right elbow problems and they went away when I got less steep and got the sequence from the ground better. You are swinging at tour speeds too…absolutely awesome. One of your best vids.

I had a lesson last week and had this exact problem with the same solution. Its hard changing ingrained habits though and I still get that out to in swing path. But least I know how to work on it now.

I have this same exact issue. I will definitely work on this.

I really like that you ask, "How do I know if im over doing it (it being your changing the swing)"! WaddaQuestion! Learning alot just from the questions and answers, even though I cant use swing mechanics because my swing is nothing like yours lol

Reverse K - perfect cue. Watched the video, used the cue playing ten holes - first time I ever hit 10 Drives in the middle of the fairway. Thank you and Eric so much, this is gold!

You just cured my swing woes!!! Been suffering with the bobblehead since I started playing again last year, almost quit due to extremely poor contact. This was what I needed, thanks for sharing your fantastic lesson good sir!!!

Love this , awesome 👏🏻

Great results! What a big change!

Great video. Wadda instructor!!

Thank you so much for this video lesson! This is the exact same issue I struggle with off the tee box. Great iron player with a natural draw swing. I just can’t find a way to avoid hooking left on a consistent basis. 14:58

I get exactly the same pains at times that you described. I saw a pro and discovered i had a reverse pivot. This is the cause of my pain. As Eric said i need to stop tipping and just rotate and not extend to much and just swing easy through the shot. I tend to try and smash the crap out of the shot but seem to do better when swinging freely.

Great coaching by Eric

I feel like I'm watching my swing at the start... Great stuff

Pure gold! Thanks

Left and lefter…..I’ve got that shot. I also have one that starts left, goes lefter, and then makes a sharp left turn. I went back and looked at some old video I have and my head does indeed move forward…..going to try this fix!

Matt if you watch your video the shits you smoked your back swing was slower and not over extended. This is what I notice in my own stroke with driver. Swing easy when it's breezy is a good thought to have all the time. Also if you want to fix pain in your body, do yoga and meditate immediately after, it's miraculous.

The single best driver video on KZfaq. No question.

Eric is great teacher, keeps it simple and repeatable and doesn't let you get too hung up on the numbers. If I ever find myself in Malaysia, I'm looking him up.

Jesus christ Matti your Swing never looked that good! One of the best videos I’ve seen so far… I have the same issue as you and my elbow is terrible, I wish we had such good coaches in Switzerland