He didnt hit it far, but he did hit his ball straight down the middle, so to speak. Such was the case at the PNC Championship last month. The pictures from the top showed the swing as almost a figure eight motion. Of course, so many great players of the past have done the same thing. [/quote] I agree, super pure in all regards. Lee Trevino had one of those swings, and it led him to become one of the greatest players in golf history. I dont play much anymore, but I practice every day.". It has also allowed me to take the swing to the course and last few rounds were in the 80's. [/quote] In order to create your own power fade in the style of the great Trevino, you will need to ditch that over the top technique and learn the right way to create a left to right shot shape. Hitting a pull to the left. Trevino pulled an old-school blade putter from his bag and quietly dropped three balls onto the practice green, about eight feet from a hole. He hit each putt as fast as he could, often not waiting for one ball to drop before hitting the next one. He went through the motions a few more times from different direction. He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. The way Moe Norman was treated is a shame. I was never a great putter, but when I could roll it, nobody could beat me. You don't just want the feet pointing left of the target while your hips and shoulders are square you want the entire stance to be open to the line. When he did go, he went in with a hopeless attitude. Yup. Holding court on the range, Trevino ran through all manner of different interesting anecdotes about golf. Lee often skipped the Masters because he was convinced he didn't have a shot. 5. Did Lee Trevino's unique style rub off on his son Daniel? If youre decelerating youll feel the handkerchief catch up, Trevino says. Ideally, you would be able to create a number of different ball flights on command depending on the hole you are playing and the conditions at hand. By giving his body more room to turn, it helps preserve some of Trevinos power and sets the rest of his golf swing up for success, as you can hear him describe in his own words below: Struggling to make solid contact? Easier to say that publicly than accuse AN of being the waspy little joint that it was/is. As someone here stated already, there are some movements/patterns in the swing to be achieved and this is how Lee did it. Show more Show more Comments Lee It was an interview with Lee Trevino and his swing. Did Lee Trevino's unique style rub off on his son Daniel? You have reached the maximum number of submissions for today. nice cover drive, ty, my avatar or my Trevinos push fade? What is so special about Lee Trevino's swing? [quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1412806420' post='10257225'] Keeping these components together makes it easier to produce a proper takeaway. Lee often skipped the Masters because he was convinced he didn't have a shot. I'm not trying to over simplify his swing, but it just looks so"This is MY SWING!" But he does admit that the best years came when his putter was at its hottest, because his ball-striking was dependably rock solid. So, Trevino says he keeps a close eye on his ball position. Lee Trevino can help. When you watch golf on TV today, many of the swings look like they were taken from the same instructional manual. How could Trevino come from nowhere to become one of the best players in Texas and soon, in golf history? Outlaw Golf Association Member #7. Lee Trevino sequence, driver, 1971 Historic Golf Photos (Christina Gibson). But since there will always be fragmented beliefs about HOW to do that -- then there will always also be those who sit firmly inside their "camp" and even call BS on what the other "camp" says. The greatest player of all time says there's nothing like it? Started December 7, 2022, Unseen, in the background, Fate was quietly slipping the lead into the boxing-glove. The deviation actually produces a swing path that's inside-to-out relative to the body, and directly down the target line. [/quote] He acknowledges that the ball will finish right of the target, but suggests simply lining up the body and clubface farther left to compensate. Lee Trevino Golf Swing Drill By Jim McLean Lee Trevino: One of Golf's Best Ball Strikers When Lee Trevino burst onto the scene of golf most people thought he would not last, he was a flash in the pan because his swing would just not hold up. Throughout his range session, Trevino only paused his own warmup to watch one other swing on the range, that of Nelly Korda One of Trevino's trademarks is the amount he moves before hitting the shot. For Lee this created a slight fade but most golfers hit a draw with this swing. I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". Im sharing this description to Titleist ProV1, [quote name='rony' timestamp='1412779556' post='10254883'] In his prime, the Merry Mex was a virtuoso who could play any shot shape on command. As to part two of the discussion -- As long as there is golf there will be debates about what is "neutral" and "ideal" and how to swing that thing. He has described his own swing in terms of the importance of hand path down the line and has been publically credited as a deep student of his own swing and a really hard worker at it despite his jokester "persona". I learnt to play golf using Lee's book, 'Swing my way' in fact I have still got the book about somewhere. Instant access to the latest news, videos and photos from around the world of golf. One of the best things that have happened recently in my swing and resultant more solid contact was to stop making videos and analyizing (or having been analyzed, often unsolicited) every nuance. Equipment Spotlight: Premium brand Thomas Golf - Custom golf clubs with Shot Accuracy Technology, Drivers | Woods | Hybrids | Irons + Wedges | Putters | Chippers | Accessories | Clearance, #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,PW,GW,SW,LWRight Handed / Left Handed, Only $129 eachIncludes Free Pro-Fitting Service, My Account | Sitemap | Support This Site | Suggest A Tip, Golf Info Guide copyright 1998-2023, Privacy Policy, Golf Setup, Where Should My Right Foot Position Be? These methods might even be subconscious, but they are in there somewhere. Lee Trevino's Backswing Drill (Video) While Trevino talks about taking the club back with your lead shoulder in this video, he's really just talking about making sure you get a good shoulder coil during your backswing. With the target line clearly identified, step up to the ball and make sure that your left foot is slightly further away from the target line than your right foot. An early release will close the club face relative to the target line and the ball will have no chance to go anywhere but left. His swing looks so "Uncluttered" and efficient. TaylorMade 2023 Product Testing and Fitting Experience At The Kingdom! However, even if you come up short of his lofty standard, you can still learn to hit quality shots with this unique method. Wodehouse. Seems like there are two questions on the table. Instead of trying to learn three or four different shots that you can use around the course, the best plan is to first master a single shot that can get you through most situations. Sliding your lower body to the left is a great way to hit a push, so focus on making sure you rotate your hips through the swing while minimizing your lateral motion. Make sure the clubface is square to the target, and then make your normal swing. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Watch Champions Tour Learning Center on Golf Channel. Many years ago Lee Trevino offered a tip that is helping me and may address Bob Kuhns concern. The rest of the body points left as well. "When you're young you use your body to square the clubface," Trevino explained. LOL. His swingto all appearances, an effortless half-swingwas the same as it had been with the wedge. SLDR 17 deg hybrid To prevent hooking, the clubhead needs to stay square to the arc of the swing. 2015 - 2022 Anekagolf.com. But I'll get to see him tomorrow.". There are ways to swing it, but some things will make it more difficult to flight the ball or work from left-to-right and vice versa.or even strike the ball with any consistently. Privacy Policy. Once you pick a target, commit yourself to that target completely without any doubt or hesitation. I was surprised to see how short and dark he looked as compared to the TV appearances. He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. Once you find it you need to lock it in for consistency. I'm not trying to over simplify his swing, but it just looks so"This is MY SWING!" Each month hed offer instruction tips to readers, so earlier this week, I dived into the archive to see what gems I could find from the six-time major champ. I'll be there. I would be interested in any comments. He uses it to relieve tension, and to get his setup into a comfortable position. My ball striking was all the same.". "But as you get older you start having furniture problems. Like all legend ballstrikers only take parts of their swing that will work for you. Trevino hit many of his greatest shots using this power fade, and it has the potential to pay off in your game as well. The average amateur golfer creates a left to right shot on accident, by moving the club over the top during the transition of the swing and then pulling it across the target line at impact. Do this drill, says Top 100 Teacher, Top 100 Teacher: A simple swing feeling for a bigger backswing turn, Lee Trevino says this was his 'secret' to accuracy off the tee, Putters are kittens: Lee Trevino gives one of the best putting tips, The sails are going to break on that ship: Lee Trevino opens up on LIV, This was the fascinating tip Lee Trevino shared with a British Open hopeful, Why Lee Trevino thinks this Open Championship will be must-see TV, Lee Trevino, as only he can, gave a president an important putting tip, Want to bomb it off the tee? Also, you shouldn't make the mistake of thinking that Trevino only succeeded in his day because the competition wasn't as stiff as it is now. His hips are turned through impact so that you can see both cheeks from behind. I am sure there is a lot written on the subject, but I've not really taken the time to look it up despite my "wondering". straight at the target, but. the ball goes where you wanted it to go, (right distance, right direction, right location), ..are you going to try to change your swing so that it looks exactly like McIlroy's, even though you now slice the ball 40 yards into the "Duck Pond" on every swing? Unfortunately, the older you get the more the more you have to be aware of your bodies tending to change throughout each round of golf depending on your stamina, the changing temperature and your energy level. You can check out video of it below, but his answer came in response to a simple question: A post shared by Luke Kerr-Dineen (@lkd_golf). Even though it feels odd, stick with it and commit to this position if you are going to work on a power fade. "I pick a new target with every shot," he says. As long the club is delivered properly to the back of the ball, there is no reason a fade can't lead you to impressive distances with every club in the bag. And he had a beautiful full follow-through in his prime years. Sure, when I hit em right, they land just so, like a butterfly with sore feet. (We respect privacy and keep all emails confidential). "The caddie says I cant caddie for you, I don't know where you're aiming," he says. By signing up, you agree to the But at the end of the day I "think" what some call "cookie cutter" -- others would call trying to keep things consistent, simple, and most efficient. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. His hips are turned through impact so that you can see both cheeks from behind. Not so many teachers, no Trackman, no high speed camera and more of a trial and error approach. Lee Trevino's grip tip for distance and consistency. He loads into his right side and gets his shoulders behind the ball on the backswing. He thought only high ball hitters who hit draws could win there. While watching Trevino's swing, it occurred to me how his swing was what he did to get the results that he wanted without worrying about how it would compare to any other Tour Player's swing. The natural tendency is to allow the club to release through the zone, encouraging the draw spin that most golfers desire. It is possible that you will start to hit the ball solidly with this new swing and yet the ball will still be sailing to the right of the target. G10 Pings - D 9*, 3W 15.5*, H 18*, 4-PW, 50*, 54*, 58* Instruction not desired. It also, as he went on to say, helps prevent you from coming over the top. 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