zevodroc89 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hello what are your thoughts/experiences with online golf coaching sites ? I have tried rotaryswing but didn't like it that much, too technical and specific and messed up my swing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I've watched plenty of FREE YouTube coaching-lessons-tips-etc. Some are pretty good. Of course there's always the Golf Channel which you're probably already paying for. Certainly wouldn't pay for access to a golf coaching-training site. 1 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 While some of them are ok - what you don't know is what specific part of your swing you need to work on. I think you're better off spending a couple of $$ on a good instructor. Having said that, I do watch them but as a complement to my golf instruction. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 While some of them are ok - what you don't know is what specific part of your swing you need to work on. I think you're better off spending a couple of $$ on a good instructor. Having said that, I do watch them but as a complement to my golf instruction. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I would second this - there is no substitute for an experienced live set of eyes. What does it cost? Less than a driver for 4 lessons? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 10.5 Aldila Ascent Red R flex Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Wilson D7 forged 5-GW - Mamiya recoil 460 R flex SCOR 52, 56 Ping Glide 3.0 Ping Eye 2 grind 58.8 L.A.B. Mezz.1 32.5" Titleist Pro VIx optic yellow with revkev stamped on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I would second this - there is no substitute for an experienced live set of eyes. What does it cost? Less than a driver for 4 lessons? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Or a program that includes - or gives an add-on option for - swing video analysis by a PGA pro (eg. by email or maybe by posting up to their site). Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... ..PXG Gen5 0811XF (PX EvenFlow Riptide CB 50/5.0 or Grafalloy Prolaunch Blue 45/A) ..Callaway Bertha Mini 1.5 (UST ProForce V2-HL 5/F3) ..Callaway Rogue ST Max OS 4H (PX Cypher Black 50/5.0) ..Callaway Big Bertha 5H (Recoil ZT9 460/F3) ..PXG 0211 6i-GW (Mitsubishi MMT 60/A) ..Cleveland CBX2 54 and CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) ..EvnRoll ER5 or MLA XDream (..Edel EAS 4.0 on the bench) ..all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excourse Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 How many swing lessons did any of you have before playing little league or unorganized baseball as a kid? IMNSHO and from a grouchy old man point of view, technical swing lessons are a waste of time. You have to feel it. "those who can do, those who can't teach" Sent from my SM-N950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Wishon clubs, Odyssey CS stroke lab putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 If you're talking about a site that provides text and or video instruction, without having a competent instructor see and evaluate your swing, I'd say they're about as valuable as performing your own haircut without a mirror. You may think you know what you're doing, but its almost certain that you don't. However, I do think its possible to get reasonable instruction through video analysis. I have heard that some people have had good results on Evolver ( The drawback that I see with this type of instruction is that you don't have immediate feedback. You send in a video, you get a response with explanations and advice for a single specific change. Its up to you to evaluate how well you're making the change, typically through more video. Its definitely possible to make changes this way, at least for some people. In my opinion, the best way to learn is through in-person instruction, coupled with video, so that you can see your changes between your lessons. 3 Quote Irons Titleist AP2 714, KBS Tour S, 3 flat Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X 52, 56, and 60 wedges B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big money Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 While some of them are ok - what you don't know is what specific part of your swing you need to work on. I think you're better off spending a couple of $$ on a good instructor. Having said that, I do watch them but as a complement to my golf instruction. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I third this.The open instructional forum threads are slowly dying off.The closed Facebook instructor forums are where everyone is going.More individual and one on one.You learn more about one way vs being bombarded by maybe helpful or hurtful advice.From there you can Than go see the specific teacher and learn even more 1 Quote Keep it in the short stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 If you've gone to a teacher, done an evaluation, been working on drills, and they have a site with drills to do, great! Otherwise, I wouldn't do it. There are hundreds of “teachers†out there all with a different swing they teach, none of which may suit you, your build, and your natural swing. Whatever you do, don't start watching a bunch of videos, or even Breed and start doing all that they say. Again, it might not fit you specifically, and you may end-up worse off. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 2 Quote Driver: Honma TR 460 8.5*, Aldila RIP Alpha 80 S, 45 1/4"; Ping G425 LST, Fujikura Speeder TR 661 S, 45 1/2" hybrids: Cobra King Tec 17* and 21*, both with Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 105 X Irons: Srixon ZX5 4-6, ZX7 7-PW, UST Mamiya Recoil F4, +1” Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 All but putter have Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Calibrate midsize built to oversize +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Whatever you do, don't start watching a bunch of videos, or even Breed and start doing all that they say. Amen. Do not try to diagnose yourself, do not try some online course of action because it sounds promising, or it helped your buddy, or the instructor is famous. If its not tailored specifically for you, you simply don't know whether you'll be going in the right direction or the wrong one. Its possible to get some decent personal evaluation and advice based on video of your swing, subject to some drawbacks which I mentioned earlier, but following generic advice is just as likely to be bad for your game as it is to help you improve. 2 Quote Irons Titleist AP2 714, KBS Tour S, 3 flat Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X 52, 56, and 60 wedges B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Strangelove Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I'm a big fan of Shawn Clements "Wisdom in Golf." Great teacher. He should be on the golf channel. If you sign up for an "eagle" subscription (I think it's $10 a month), he will analyze your swing videos. I don't have the eagle subscription currently. The lesser ones fit my needs. 1 Quote TSi2 driver,Mavrik 3W, F6 Baffler XR 4, 5 hybrids AP1 716 irons Glide 2.0 Stealth 54 /14, MG2 58/11 wedges Battle Ready Bat Attack putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I like the Thomas golf series. I started out watching them because he had a bunch of lefty instructional videos. No charge and they're on YouTube Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin1889 Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I've done it all over the past several years. Shawn Clement, Rotary Swing, YouTube, local-pro. I will say that all of this has taught me a good deal about the golf swing in general. My personal opinion is to go through the free videos of these online coaches (or even pay for a month or two of premium content) and see which philosophies most match up with yours. They will each have different perspectives on the technical nature of the swing, how to practice, how to think, etc. Once you find one that really jives with your own thoughts, you can usually find a local pro that is recommended or certified in that swing philosophy. I'd start by seeing them in person a few times, asking a lot of questions to understand how their swing philosophies can be tailored to your personal swing, then use the online tools to supplement the lessons. I did this with Rotary Swing, found a local certified pro and took about 5-6 lessons. After that I relied mainly on the videos and Rotary Swing video reviews. They all make much more sense now that I've had the in person instruction to validate I'm understanding the concepts the right way and doing the drills correctly. The other benefit is that now when I watch other YouTube videos or golf magazine tips I know which ones apply to me with a greater sense of understanding, and I know which ones to discard as not appropriate for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I like meandmygolf.com You can upload videos and they will analyze it for you. Plus, sometimes all you need is a small reminder/fix and everything is nice again. 1 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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