An Instant Golf® Special Report

How To Master Your Golf Swing

 

master your golf swingby Robert Cotter (About the Author)
Professional Golf Ball Engineer
Director of Swing Instruction, Instant Golf®

Welcome and thank you for requesting this report.

senior golf swingBefore we get started, I want to give you a quick background on myself.

I would like to do so because you may have noticed that there is a ton of golf swing information on the interent these days. Everybody seems to have a swing secret or a "magic" tip, etc...

For the determined golfer, it is difficult to sort out what is junk or hype and what is proven, tested material. It's a shame, but most of what you see is recycled, ghost written, or plagarized from teachers like myself who have made this great game their life's work.

As a swing instructor I have had the pleasure of working with over 10,000 students both on and offline as they put my unique swing technique to use in their games. I have taught my simple approach to the swing to golfers in over 60 countries and have been online now for over 8 years.

My work has also been published in leading golf magazines in the US and Europe, The New York Times, and many other books and publications.

I am also a golf ball design engineer by profession.

I have worked for the top names in the industry and my designs have been recognized by the United States Patent Office. Chances are that you have played with golf balls that incorporated my expertise.

Through my work I have interacted closely with the top men and women pros in the world as they tested new golf ball designs. These are the talented men and women you have watched on the weekend broadcasts, or followed in person at tournaments.

This unique vantage point allowed me to study the best golfers in the world. My work positioned me just inches away from the incredible, precision golf swings that earn their owners millions of dollars a year.

This experience led to a deep understanding of the golf swing and what really separates the touring pro from the struggling recreational golfer.

The combination of golf ball design and working with top pros led to the swing solution I was seeking in my own game, and have subsequently taught to thousands of golfers worldwide.

So let's jump right in and look at the swing from a different perspective; Time stop watch

The Golf Swing lasts only 2 seconds for most golfers.

It's essentially over immediately after it starts! There is no time for compensation or correction in a top quality golf swing.

The best golfers have a "blueprint" they follow to achieve brilliant precision for every swing they make.

Unfortunately, the high handicap or beginning golfer is lost from the get go. What a shame.

So is it any wonder the average golfer can't return the club head to the correct impact condition? Let's correct this unfortunate reality.

Here's how the swing breaks down based on my work with top Touring Pros:

golf swing timing

From the address or set-up position (club head behind ball) to the end of the finish position (as you watch the ball fly) consitutes a swing motion that lasts essentially 2 seconds.

star 1 So the first point to take away from the diagram above is that the golf swing is so brief in duration that it can't be too complicated or a golfer can never build a precise, Repeating Golf Swing. There is simply no time for corrections mid swing!

 

Now let's look at what we are trying to accomplish with this simple golf swing. We'll do this by defining the only goal we have for our 2 second swing motion.

At impact, the best players desire to have:

The Ball leaving the Club Face when the face is pointing at the Target.

golf driver impact

That's it!  So why is this so difficult for the recreational or beginning golfer?

Let's look at the physical dimensions of golf clubs and balls and I will show you the answer. The chart below reveals some very startling dimensions indeed!:

golf club stats

The USGA requires that the diameter of the golf ball be no smaller than 1.680" (~1.70").

And if you look at the face of a typical iron, you'll see that the "useable" area of the club face (the length of the grooves) is about 2" (for a driver it is slightly bigger).

So your task as a golfer becomes the seemingly incredible:

Fit a 1.7" golf ball in the center of a 2" area of a club face moving between 50 and 130 mph depending on the chosen club and golfer!

And as stated above, the ball must leave the club face when the face it "looking" at the target.

If you don't here's the result:

golf swing slice

You have probably experienced one, several, or all of the frustrating shot characteristics above. Yes, this game can be maddening.

So let's get started on building your Repeating Golf Swing so you can begin to eliminate these "score killing" shot patterns.

Unlike other teachers who complicate the swing by dividing the swing into small, complicated parts (4, 8, even 12 parts!), I have proven that a precise, 2 second swing motion is achieved through simplicity.

Looking again at the 2 second swing clock above, you see only three (3) parts, divided by time:

button 1  The initial move away from the ball (simply 2 ft of club head travel - 1/2 sec).

button 2  The completion of the back swing (1/2 sec).

button 3  The down swing, through impact, all the way to a balanced finish ( 1 sec).

 

Now let's take a closer look at the first part of the swing:

golf swing tempo

The first part of the swing is extremely critical. That first 1/2 second (2 feet of club head travel) sets the stage for the rest of the swing motion that is over in scarcely more than a few "blinks of the eye".

 

The Step By Step:

Let me show you exactly how I achieve a perfect takeaway of the golf club from the ball.

Remember there is no time for compensations in either the back swing or the down swing.

The best men and women ball strikers in the world take the club away with precision and purpose. There is no "slop" in their move away from the ball.

Once that heavy club head is in motion, you have essentially determined what path it will follow with your initial takeaway move (the initial 2 feet of club head travel).

I developed a simple image that you can follow either in your mind's eye, or as you'll see, with an actual practice station.

Before I hit every shot, from a short iron to a driver, I stand behind my ball and imagine a set of railroad tracks running right through my stance area right to the middle of my target.

My ball sits on one rail and I stand on the other. Take a look:

golf swing alignment  RH    golf swing alignment LH

Now with any shot in golf, you address the ball with the club head centered directly behind the ball. And your goal is to return it through that position during impact.

What's more, a closer look at an iron face shows that the "useable" area of the club face is about 2" wide. It is a bit wider for a driver.

That's why when I practice, I imagine that the ball is sitting in the middle of a 2" rail.

What's more, the end of the golf shaft points to the inside edge of that 2" rail.

Check it out:

golf setup  golf address

golf alignment practiceWhen I practice in an area where I can set up my own set of "railroad tracks", I use painter's masking tape. It is cheap, unravels easily with mild tack, and most importantly, it is 2" in width. You may even have some of this stuff lying around in your house.

To the right is my rail station set up at my practice location. I leave a spot open for the ball and my feet so the tape doesn't get disturbed. It also allows me to take a turf divot with the irons.

If you look closely you can see my target, the white pole, in the distance. If the tracks extended that far they would run right to the target. It is an extremely powerful visualization.

You can also set up "tracks" by laying a few clubs down where ever you practice, even off the square mats at the driving range.

In fact, if you just merely visualize the railroad alignment grid every time you set up with any club in your bag you are well on your way to a Tour caliber, Repeating Golf Swing.

Now here's how we use the grid for incredible precision and power in the golf swing. Let's get the swing started with the first 1/3 of the swing, our 1/2 second Golf Swing Takeaway.

To build a Repeating Golf Swing, you need to engrain a precise path when you move the club head away from the ball at the start of the swing motion.

So look, if the ball is sitting in the middle of the rail or tape, I also know that the very tip of the club shaft is pointing to the inner edge of the rail, right?

Likewise it follows that if I move the club away so that the shaft is pointing at the inner edge of the tape, then I have prescribed a precise path for the club head to follow every time I take the club away!

This technique also ensures the club head moves back, up and around the correct amount during those critical first 2 feet of the back swing.

The result is that we have started to scribe the perfect swing arc and the club head is tracking beautifully. We also know then that the center of the club face is never far off the centerline of the arc. Brilliant!

Here I am in action:

golf swing takeaway

Here's a closer look for both right and left handed golfers:

how to start the backswing

Below are the common golf swing takeaway faults. You may recognize yourself in one of these images.

     golf swing moveaway inside golf swing moveaway outside

Left Picture (Incorrect Offline Takeaway - club dragged to the inside)

In the left picture I have rolled my wrists and dragged the club to the inside. If I keep going, it will wrap around my body! Obviously, you can't make a good down swing from there so at about this point in the picture I would need to lift the club to finish the back swing. Your chances of doing this consistently are very slim. The sequence in the down swing also becomes a nightmare when starting from a position where the club head has been "lifted" to complete the back swing.

Right Picture (Incorrect Offline Takeaway - club pushed and lifted to the outside)

This fault can actually be caused by poor alignment. Some golfers will also lift the club up which forces the shaft to point outside the line. From there, a golfer will need to re-route the club with a big looping back swing to get the club up to the hitting position. That's a lot of effort. What's more, repeating that motion will be virtuially impossible, particularly under pressure.

So let's look at the proper takeaway again:

golf swing takeaway

My club head has moved about 2 feet and the shaft is on plane, ready for the rest of the back swing. The guess work is gone. I have made a precise, repeatable takeaway.

I can repeat this move with every club in the bag because I have a visual reference (even on the course without the tape). I don't make a swing without this move. You shouldn't either.

From this simple takeaway position, I am prepared to finish the back swing and get the club in a precise position from which I can explode into the down swing.

I repeat this move over and over when I practice. I imagine that yellow arrow is burning the edge of that tape like a laser fire image.

This one simple but critical move also represents the full back swing for a standard Chip Shot!

By simply moving the club head away from the ball with the club head pointing at the inside edge of the target line, you have achieved a Tour Caliber start to your total golf swing motion.

What's more, the move is the same whether you are hitting a 10 foot chip or a loading up to blast the driver 300 yards. It's just that simple!

Congratulations!   You've Mastered the First Part of Your 2 Second Golf Swing.

golf swing clock

Now the remaining 2 steps of the golf swing have some very specific characteristics I have identified and simplified for 1000's of golfers worldwide. They are critical to a precise, Repeating Golf Swing.

They are found in the golf swings of great players like Tiger, Phil, Jack, Annika, and Lorena.

For instance, the top of the back swing position has a few simple elements. Get them right and all systems are on go for a solid strike through the back of that golf ball during impact.

Then, at the start of the downswing, my trademark move, The Key to a Repeating Golf Swing takes over and delivers the club head right back through the ball with precision power and control. It is the star of the show. I can't play without it.

In fact my discovery of The Key was the very catalyst for my whole career in the golf industry. It was also the sole factor that..

Took my scores from the 110's to the 70's after struggling for years with inconsistent ball striking and a stagnant handicap.

 

If you are not happy with your game and are looking for a new direction this season, I would like the opportunity to help you by showing you the rest of my swing technique. You've seen my unique approach to the takeaway, I am convinced you will benefit tremendously from the rest of my swing instruction.

I'll show you exactly what I've shown over 10,000 golfers from 61 countries, many of whom broke 80 in their very next round after putting The Key into use.

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In all my years of playing golf, I have concluded that a golfer can not break 80 without a repeating golf swing. It does not have to be perfect, but it must be reproducible. When a repeating swing takes form, a whole new level of satisfaction results as the golfer is now able to play the game the way it was intended.

I recently introduced the 7th edition of "The Key To A Repeating Golf Swing" to the golf world and the response has been incredible. I invested many hours and dollars getting everything up to my standards and I couldn't be more pleased with the final results:

The Key To A Repeating Golf Swing

Here's what you'll discover between the covers of the New 7th Edition:

checkmark  My Story - From the 100's to the 70's after a lengthy, bitter struggle with this great game.

checkmark  The comment from a Ryder Cup star (watching my swing) that reinforced my Swing Method.

 How to put your Golf Swing on Autiopilot for every club in your bag.

 Why "traditional" instruction fails the determined golfer and my unique solution.

 The common denominator of all great men and women golfers - It's not what you think!

 The discovery on a PGA tournament practice range that changed my game forever.

 What you really need to know about alignment and grip pressure (this is critical).

 Exactly how to make your back swing consistent and Tour Caliber with every club.

 The role of Your Feet in the golf swing and how to use them correctly on every swing.

 Brilliant sequence images showing The Key To A Repeating Swing in action!

 The true role of the body and the arms in the golf swing. Everyone get's this wrong.

 Exactly how to make your back swing consistent and Tour caliber with every club.

 The 3 critical elements to the top of the back swing (stage 2 of your 2 second swing).

 Learn about the "Power L" and how it will transform your ball striking.

 Precisely how to start your down swing for Perfect Balance and Brilliant Impact.

 My unique drills to perfect The Key (you can do some of them without a club in your home).

 How The Key To A Repeating Golf Swing frees up your mind so you can enjoy your game.

 and much, much more Score Lowering insight and proven On Course Strategy.

 

Let me show you exactly how to deliver the club head right back through the ball at impact with tremendous power and control. Thousands of golfers, from beginners to scratch players, have put The Key to work in their games and the results have been astounding (over 250 testimonials on file).

In fact, the following is a note typical of the type that hit my inbox all week. It is genuine and unsolicited:

"First ever even par round"

"Hi Robert,

I just wanted to pass on that over the last few weeks I have being playing better and better, until the peak which was just yesterday.

I played at a local course and for the first time in my life I shot under 80, and not just under. I hit 38, 36. A day of firsts, first ever even par round, first time in the 70's, 4 birdies, just an all round amazing result.

I owe a fair bit of it to you as I am adhering strictly to your teaching.

Thanks again and best regards,

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I purchased & read your e-book this morning - as usual, after reading I needed to go to the practice range to see if it at least worked sometimes for me before committing any further time - patience is not one of my virtues.

Whilst I hit the ball well & hit what I was aiming at most of the time that is not the reason for this reply.

For the first time in my 40 years of golf I felt & knew at the top when I was in a good position to hit the ball solidly & could predict the outcome from the top of my swing.

In short, thank you - I now have the new sensation of the correct feeling at the top - golf is not a game of perfect but given 5 minutes practice I am convinced that "simple" is the answer for the amateur/social golfer to play good golf without hitting hundreds of balls per day. - your instruction clears the head of the thousand thoughts that ruin scores & a good day out with the boys.

I started a skeptic who expected the same rehash of information, instead I am pleasantly surprised."

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Same day, dramatic improvement... Nice going Peter.

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"Brilliant, stunning, unbelievable is all I can say."

"Dear Sir,

As you will by my e.mail address above I purchased your Key system and I am amazed by its immediate change it has had to my swing and went from 107 for an average round to 90. Brilliant, stunning, unbelievable is all I can say.

Thank you so much for your prompt reply and superb service you have given me, I have just read the ‘Key’ again, just to refresh and keep the practice going to improve even further.

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