Paddy's Golf Tips: How to Get Started as a Beginner

TLDRLearn the basics of golf with Paddy's tips for beginners. Start with a relaxed swishing motion and gradually work on club release. Exaggerate open and closed club face positions to develop control. Focus on getting a good strike and release. Practice hitting shots with an open face and closed face to develop control over the club face.

Key insights

🏌️‍♂️Develop a relaxed swishing motion to build the foundation of your golf swing.

Master the club release by stopping your swing at impact, putting the brakes on with your hands.

🤚🔓Exaggerate an open club face position to hit fades and slices.

🤚🔒Exaggerate a closed club face position to hit draws and hooks.

👌Develop control over the club face and improve your strike by exaggerating face positions in your shots.

Q&A

How do I develop a smooth golf swing?

Start by practicing a relaxed swishing motion, allowing the club to swing back and forth smoothly.

How can I control the club release?

Focus on stopping your swing at impact, using your hands to put the brakes on and achieve a proper release of the club head.

What is an open club face?

An open club face means the club face is angled away from the target, resulting in fade or slice shots.

What is a closed club face?

A closed club face means the club face is angled towards the target, resulting in draw or hook shots.

How can I improve my strike and control over the club face?

Practice hitting shots with exaggerated open and closed club face positions to develop control and improve your strike at impact.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Paddy introduces tips for beginners and those teaching others how to play golf.

02:56Paddy explains the importance of a relaxed swishing motion in the golf swing.

04:06He demonstrates the club release by stopping the swing at impact.

06:46Paddy explains how to exaggerate an open club face position to hit fades and slices.

09:24He demonstrates how to exaggerate a closed club face position to hit draws and hooks.

11:34Paddy emphasizes the importance of using exaggerated face positions to improve strike and control.