... yes ! and I thought I was the only one doing this combo thing , at 70 it's not exhausting to play anymore ...

Hi! Thanks for the acknowledgment! You’re speaking a lot of truth. The hybrid you speak of really isn’t a hybrid. Provided you keep your weight heavy on the lead foot and your shoulders closed through impact, wherever you start your arms, provided they are relaxed, will likely produce quality shots Cheers!

I been struggling with my direction. About two weeks ago I started to align my body also the way you do. It help. I didn't know about this video until now. I told my wife this weekend I am not going to the golf course but to the driving range to practice it with all my clubs. I will also now try to open my right leg more. You are 100% right to say that everyone should know what works for him and stick to it.

It looks good! Your thoughts are mine after having learned Jim's swing. At the moment I have some arthritis in my left shoulder which is cooling my golf practice, but I'm definitely going to add the Mo Norman aspect as you have shown. Thanks for the video. I am a big Jim V. fan!! and am now 75 and impatient for the weather to turn warmer so I can get outside again.

Thanks heaps for this video, it's excellent. I've been doing the Jim Venetos course for about 8 months and never hit the ball so well. The only time I stuff up is my distance from the ball so might try incorporating the Moe Norman bit you mention. I'm 64 and since Jim's course I've gone from 26 to 13. Totally agree that now I get no back pain as well. Thanks again Brendon

I think you are on to something that will help many injured golfers and non injured golfers. I taught golf for 30 yrs. as a club pro and I took lessons from many pros to learn their system. Natural Golf (Moe's swing) certified, Jimmy Ballard, John Redman, Joe Davidson and Mike O'Leary Simple Swing, Peter Croaker Teach the teacher. I played Jim Venetos swing until I was injured in the lead leg and then I learned the Channel Lock Swing which you put about 55 to 60% on your trail leg and this was a great swing for me. Then I had a severe injury on my trail leg so after not playing for 9 months I've tried the Jimmy Ballard swing for less rotation and Dr. O'Leary's swing from Ireland that I customize that gives more power in any swing but I am still having a sore back. I have tried your swing hitting in a net and I have good power and no pain. But I will give it a go when the weather gets better. Thank you for your videos and congratulations on your invention.

you are SO correct. 👍 I to have ben struggeling finding the raskest swing to perform and still have good lenght and accurate landing of the ball. With JV i have had my absolute best results, But only from time to time. And i foundvthe , for me thenproblem was the close to Bodø position of the shagt/hands - making room for errors.. When i started with ledd arm streched out, like Moe or Kirk Junge, and in additiondrew the trial foot a bit back with the JV pivot - problem was solved ! Long, stright or baby draw shot EVERYTHING time - on the course my buddies mengenet every time : 'he just walks up to the te, drop the ball, look out on the fairway, set up and hit the ball stright/baby draw time atter time...' No stress neither in my head nor in my back - just having fun.. I am sure !! this realt is the easiest swing for anybody !! Cheers 🇳🇴

I'm glad to see this. I've used the Moe swing for almost 20 years. I have occasionally tried the Venetos swing in combo with the Moe arms, just as you are doing. I found it great with irons but I struggled with longer clubs. Where my Moe swing is the opposite. Very good with long clubs, but not as good as I'd like with irons. The JV swing is great for getting your weight forward without trying. And it brings the arms through effortlessly because the weight movement just pulls them through. I did find it hard on my lead knee, though. Lately I've been pre-setting my weight a little more on the front side with my Moe swing, but without the full JV setup. After 20 years I'm still fine tuning, haha. I average 81 or so, and get in the upper 70s every 4 or 5 rounds.

Awesome video! I can't wait to try this swing out. Please post more if you can!

Hi Loved the logic, Ive watched lots of both Mo and Jim clips. Ive swung similar to this for a few years Lately Ive started opening the face on the backswing (with a strong grip) and snapping the clubface shut on impact with the hands. My swinthought is stay quiet with fast hands. On the downswing swing out from the target line uncock the wrists early come into the ball smooth low and flat. I feel Ive got lots of power and control doing this. Keep posting

This is absolutely what I needed to see! I agree and think you have hit the nail on the head! Thanks-subbed!😊

Thank so much this video. I feel the same as you about the traditional swing. I have tried every swing there is with lessons and I pretty much stay at an 85 average score. Sometimes I'm in the 70's or in the 90's but inconsistent. I have done the A swing, Stack and tilt, Moe's/Todd Graves single plane, Easiest swing, and Jim Venetos. They all have there good points. I really like Jim's closed stance and Moe's swing but I have had issues with them also. So I really think you have the correct combo here. I will try this and let you know how it goes. Again thanks for coming up with and sharing it.

Great video, those are the two guys that I think are the most on track. I used to swing out of my shoes but as I got older the more it hurt. Moe is gone but Todd Graves is keeping that swing alive and Jim's swing looks to good to be true but it really works if you can keep still and keep your weight on your front foot you are practically guaranteed good contact.

Great find for you, you have figured out what works for you, A swing that gives you consistency, congrats on solving your golf swing puzzle. Greta Job and thanks for sharing!

Like a few other of the comments I have recently become a fan of both Moe and Jim and when i came across your video immediately knew it would help with a more consistent repeatable swing ( for a 79 year old anyway).

I have tried this Mo Norman /Jim Venetos combo swing and it works very good for me. I also single length irons and my accuracy is off the charts. My golf buddies have noticed the change and are now trying to this swing. I like Jim’s teaching style and Todd Graves teaching style. Keep up the great videos!

You are so right. Quit trying to make the perfect looking swing and do whatever it takes to get the ball in the hole in the least possible strokes. Short game, short game, short game!!

Thank you for this. Much needed!

Thank you for this. At this point all I’m trying to find is something repeatable and remotely consistent. Yeah I’ve hit 300 yard drives but it’s once in a blue moon. Any more I’m lucky to find 2 fairways a round. I’d rather be 230 and safe.

Hey ! That looks great to me. I will try working on this swing this winter ( now ) and hope I have a good feel for it come spring. I have been struggling with consistent ball contact for nearly 50 years , I am 68 now and need a swing like this ! THANKS

Enjoyed this thanks for making it

Love the tips. Used the swing on my last few rounds and im getting a consistent draw with irons. Still need a little practice with driver though. Keep the vids coming. CHEERS from New Jersey, USA.

I will have to try this swing. Hopefully this week.

Looks great. Many tanks.

Cannot wait to give this a good try , thanks 😊

i follow Kirk Junge (single plane). With your swing i do this to draw the ball but it plays havoc with my lumbar spine. All those palm tree's remind me of the Sunny Coast. Please do some videos out on the course say 3 or 4 holes, Different lies, approach shots etc etc.

Thanks for the video, my friend. I have tried several combinations with JV's swing, but not this one. Will try this weekend.

Would you film a video playing a few holes like this?

Makes a whole lot of sense and it works. Scoring is better for sure.

brilliant ! i’ve been a student of both todd graves and jim venetos. gave up on todd’s (moe norman ) swing and did JVGA swing only. i had big problem with hitting too many hooks. i did exactly what you said. stood much further back from ball like the one plain swing and then did JVGA swing. perfection! much more predictable ball flight and now i can hit my target much more consistently! thank you ! i’m went to range today and now im pumped to take it to the course ! you’re the Man!

Great combination which reduces the variables and margin for error. Is your ball position as per the conventional golf swing?

Great video 👍

Brilliant Mate.

Hi there from the land downunder! Are you able to keep all weight/pressure on the lead leg or is there some shift to the back leg? Is your grip strong like Jim recommends? Is the clubface aimed at the target? Sorry for all the questions but in need of help here!😅

I've been working on Jim's preset. I'll try and extend my lead arm. Thanks, no one more consitent then MO!!!

Is ball position just the usual or a little further back? Great work sir and looks a very repeatable swing

Looks clever, thanks a lot ☺

I agree with what you are saying...Just one small caveat. Not everybody is optimally a left (forward) anchor golfer...I think the work of E.A. Tischler and Adams make a good case for this. However, if one is having contact problems certainly try something like this.

a great combination of two great ball strikers i like it very much it has made it very easy on my knees as not too much twisting

The setup kind of reminds me of a John McEnroe tennis serve setup: weight left, closed stance.

Will try this, like you I have tried a few.

Thank mate!…works for me.

it worked for me with my bad back, cheers

I like it a lot! question....how do u takeaway the club? with your hands or do u maybe open your body or do u start from your left side? I would like to know!

You have a good grasp on the fundamentals simplified. Great insight my friend!!

We are not robots all built to the same specs. We all move different. I'm not as flexible as I was when I was younger. I'm working to get more in shape but in the meantime my swing is going to be what works best for me. As I get in better shape, my swing will evolve and get better. I'm enjoying myself on the course.

I have used a sort of swing setup as yours, but the ball position is much farther left of my lead foot. Ball from 4" left for pw to about 20" left for driver. Because my wrist/elbow could not take the force of taking a deep divot, I found I could start clipping the ball when its farther left in the stance and relieve the sudden jolt of ground impact. Have used this setup for 35 years, im now 69yrs old. Weight 70/30, left foot slightly open, back foot slightly back.

I like it ... I'll give it a try ..Thanks !!

I am so glad to see someone who came up with a swing similar to mine... I created my "hybrid" swing from Moe Norman as well, and a fellow by the name of Kirk Junge who teaches a set up for impact swing .... it is a really consistent swing, and at 62 years old, when conditions are just right, I can still pound out a drive close to 300 yards every now and again, much to the dismay of my friends of similar age! The only problem I have with my hybrid swing is the tendency to pull the ball , sometimes missing my target line by as much as 40 yards on drives. I have worked and worked on trying to rectify this, and sometimes I do for a couple of rounds, but then the pulls suddenly come back. If anyone has any hints I would love to hear them.... I guess I shouldn't complain, I have this past year gotten my handicap down to a 9.5 with this swing!

Brother! Thanks!🙏🏿

You are my favorit !

It’s funny because I started JV lessons about 6 weeks ago. When I do it correctly, the ball flies straight as an arrow with good distance. The problem for me has been doing it consistently. It’s so opposite of what I’ve learned before that it’s taking a while to get out of the old habits. What’s interesting is I was told I was standing to far from the ball by the JV instructor. I was told to get closer because “good golfers stand closer”. I think his setup makes it harder to stand closer because with you chest closed and right shoulder back, it makes you kinda have to jam your right elbow in your side to get to the ball. I may give your hybrid way a try and get a little further back from the ball. I’m early on and really only up to swinging 9 iron. He really doesn’t want me skipping ahead to longer clubs or really playing golf at all for a month or so to get the program down. The problem is I’m already in a golf league, and I have to say, using the JV method on longer clubs and especially driver has been a nightmare right now. Did you experience the same thing?

It sounds like your absolutely crushing the ball. Btw, is your grip strong?

It's great that you found your own technique. How do you apply that swing to the short game and feel shots? What's your handicap index with that swing?

I've worked hard on the Venetos swing and hit a perfectly straight ball but it's always a push to the right. Very awkward aiming so far left to hit the target and just can't figure it out. I notice you set the clubface before you put your body into position or take your full grip. That might help me. And, I, too have tried the Kirk Junge method. I've always tried to keep my left arm straight through the entire swing (like the pros do) but it's not always easy to do. I like the fold-unfold approach you're talking about. Just looks easier. I'll try combining them like you suggest and see what happens. Thanks for the tip.

New golfer here. This is my first year. Hogan’s swing is great but I have bad timing with my hips. I also miss the ball sometimes. Looking forward to trying this at the range. What kind of grip are you using when holing the iron?

Is it the same for pitch/chip n bunker shots

Over the plane on the downswing. What does your ballflight look like? Are you hitting draws?

Is the position of the ball any different than a normal swing?

Your hybrid method appears similar to the "stack & tilt" method whereby at the full backswing, one is looking down the left shoulder at the ball, most of one's weight is on the forward foot from the start thru the swing, and not shifting the body weight from the back to the front. However, your recommendation to fully stretch the arms out from the start thru the swing seems to be your way of avoiding releasing the club head (lagging) too early which hits the ground before the ball (hitting fat). However, lagging or de-lofting the head is one of the most common means to compress the ball which leads to longer ranges.

i've tried the body pivot swing and it works for a while and then i lose it. what i find better for me is keeping the feet more flat on the ground and swing the arms and club with an early wristcock. the body kind of follows.

LOL THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I SWING!!!!!!! AND YOUR RIGHT I TOOL BOTH SWINGS FROM BOTH GUYS AND COMBINED THEM . I HAVE PLAYED LIKE THIS FOR YRS AND WITHOUT EXCEPTION EVERYONE COMMENTS ON HOW CLOSED MY STANCE IS ..............YET IM USUALLY DOWN THE MIDDLE AND ON OR CLOSE TO THE GREEN (((. 4.2 HDCP )))) GOOD DESCRIPTION !!!!! people watching this try it.......... it is easy on the body and powerful and accurate GOOD JOB !!!!!

I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for enlightening me to this swing. It’s great for me and I haven’t struck the ball this consistently ever. It’s so simple but so effective. It truly is a game changer. I’m 31 and am so glad to have found this now. I’m now out here trying to be or look like a PGA pro, so I don’t miss me the unorthodox set up one bit. Feels great on the back as well! Give it a shot all!

interesting, I've been using Marcus Edblad swing for driver, Norman for woods/hybrids and a left sided (kind of Venetos) for the scoring irons. I"ll give it a whirl!

You didn’t comment on shoulder tilt since wt on frt foot is your leading shoulder tilted down etc? Randy

I think you have something there , I worked with Jim's method for quit a while and I tried Moe's swing method once I sent for the instructional tape but It didn't work for me I did however have some very good results with Jim's method , I will give your method a go as soon as winter passes , thanks .

I sometimes shared set up like that too

I understand both concepts and use Jims' setup and swing, which creates a shallow descending blow. As I watch the video, you can notice you are still coming over the top, due to your right shoulder not staying inside, and close to the body. Check out your video swing in slow-mo.

Your driver length looks to be in the 50 inch range?

nice, good luck on that future shoulder injury!

Thanks

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Some great information here! One small point so as not to cause confusion though. Early on and a couple of times throughout the video you referred to opening your stance. If your feet are pointed to the right you are in fact closing your stance. I think you might have been referring to flaring your right foot to the right, but regardless of this great information! I am a big fan of both single plane and Jim Venetos and I will be giving this a shot. Great information as I stated and keep up the great work.

I tried Jim’s swing. I could hit every club with a slight draw, half the distance I hit using my current swing. Unfortunately my current swing leaves me in trouble most of the time.

John-- I find this VERY interesting.. I would like to know if your ball flight is straight, draw, power fade etc.. Also, if you would share, where do you have ball position for all clubs? Will keep watching and check it out for myself.. I also think the best compliment you can get from another golfer is, "Good Swing".. So, "Good Swing".. Keep the videos coming please.. Thanks// Raangeman

I've tried this three times so far. Best driving range day ever. Throwing darts. I felt like a pro. Zero fatigue or soreness.

Year later. How is this swing working out?

You’re spot on! I’ve intuitively known Jim and Moe were onto something and to simplify it by combining both into a hybrid swing is something I’ll definitely be practicing. Thank you from Arizona!

Ball position with different clubs. I.e. Driver v. A 7 iron v. Wedge

You do have to consider the lie angle of the club, its still a hand - eye coordination; regardless the setup. So, you must consider the physics and club design, the hands; whether kept in or out, will require hand - eye. That's why thousands of balls are required to set sail, the problem with conventional teaching is that thousands of balls get you nowhere since balance points are changing and effecting any quality of strike, and then, they ask you to do something that is completely detrimental to the situation, so you are constantly starting over.

I can't believe my eyes. It's really unbelievable! I changed to Moe's Single Plane a couple of years ago and was also putting most of my weight on the front foot. A couple of months ago I started to watch Jim Venetos and found it very interesting. I used the winter months to combine Jim Venetos move to my single plane. I didn't tell my friends because they wouldn't know what I'm talking about. I think your clip is amazing. Thank you so much for posting it and motivating me. I am looking forward to see more clips from you.

You don't have to "time" anything. As soon as you start to turn to the left - forward swing - your arms, hands, and club HAVE to follow the turning of the body. If you think about dropping the club, how far are you going to drop it and can you do that exactly the same every time? I don't think so. Golf Made Easy is so much easier. Turn/coil back, turn/coil through and allow the ball to get in the way of the club. Presto!

The last comment before mine! We’ll have you seen more Norman or Jim frock Lee tracing? If you have you will probably understand that it’s not always about picture perfect swings.

I would be too embarrassed to do that stance!

I use Jim Veneto method, I would never attempt to swing like Moe Norman, he even said don't try and copy my swing and I don't. Keep your arms close to your body relaxed and swing! You don't have to worry about anything else as the set up dictates your swing path.

This is seriously good comedy you are putting on youtube😂😂😂😂

If it works for you then it is the right swing.

Been watching both these 2 guys... Jim and Moe... love you put them together... been playing with those 2 swing ideas... in the last 2 weeks... good find brother... take all the inconsistencies out of the swing

I wish I discovered your video a year ago. I am very consistent in my swing. Thanks for helping me enjoy this game.

Thanks John, as a result of your video I watched Jim Venetos videos, and then signed up for his course. I was struggling a bit and remembered you saying that one should fold the club on the backswing ( as well as the follow through), and that really helped. BTW I have two friends , both golf pros , who not only knew the great Moe Norman, but played golf with him numerous times. Lots of good stories about him. Thanks again.

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Iron Byron's center is in the center of the machine not where the left shoulder would be. Too difficult, too stressful!

Funny, I have been experimenting with this concept just recently. I have been training the single plane swing for the last year via Graves Golf and just last night was on the range thinking why not just set up in the impact position (all the weight on the front foot, hips and shoulders open) and just take a backswing then give it everything you have on the down swing. This eliminates even more room for error. I going to lose just a smidge of power but greatly increase consistency. Going to play a few rounds on the simulator and see which style wins out.

Many ways to skin a cat, our bodies are so unique that most golfers don't fit a "mold" so its best to understand your own body to make a swing that is consistent enough to give you controlled misses. Best of luck!

I agree with you sir and appreciate your analysis I am over trying to look like Tiger or Rory I have been using Moe's later years swing with little or no hip turn recently with great success as I am a fair putter and good short game. My cronies cannot beat me on a good day. It works for me. The athletic swing Clay Ballard Milo Lines etc works but is super inconsistent at my age and ability Well done I will try presetting impact Venetos with Moe's method

I have a hard time getting distance with my Driver with my weight forward. I must be doing something wrong, but I`m so inexperienced I can`t seem to figure it out.

Let’s see it on the range…

great; this is what I want, but need more precise explanations,

This looked promising. I'm hitting the ball fat. All that weight on my left knee is starting to cause me pain.

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