Did Robert C take golf lessons with Herman Williams?
Robert C. has taken many golf lessons with Herman Williams on and off dating all the way back to 1998, gradually bringing his handicap down from 30 to “somewhere between 5 and 7” while increasing his driving distance nearly 75 yards. Here’s what he has to say about golf lessons from Herman.
How did you learn the golf swing as a kid?
I actually learned the swing as a 12-year old kid by reading Tommy Armour’s book, “How to Play the Best Golf of Your Life.” I would read a little bit and then run down the hill to beat balls for a few hours in the corner of our property trying to figure it all out. Funny how things come full circle. Thanks for reminding me. – Herman Reply Robsays:
How do you swing with a lag?
You will need to get the lead wrist bowing into impact with the knuckles of that hand turning down. Also the new lag probably has your trailing elbow digging into your ribs more than the past and may also require a little more elbow room than your old swing.
What is the best swing for a full wrist hinge?
I will often add some short-iron training using full wrist hinge but very short backswings to help amplify the feeling of maintaining the hinge until almost on top of the ball. Now this kind of swing will leave the face very open again, so then you want to start trying to roll your forearms over at impact as if trying to hook the ball to the right.
What generates power in the golf swing?
Two components of a powerful downswing are the rotation of the right forearm over the left, and the unhinging of the wrists – which were hinged during the backswing. Maintain the cocked position of the wrists as long as you can, until the club is almost at impact.
How do you control power in a golf swing?
3:296:27Generate width for more power and control in your golf swing - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf you just put the stick down the shaft almost all the way down the shaft. So you've got about aMoreIf you just put the stick down the shaft almost all the way down the shaft. So you've got about a grips width on the top and there make a few swings. Especially in the follow-through.
Why do I have no power in my golf swing?
A poor or mismatched grip — including one where the club is too in the palms of your hands — can cause all sorts of issues. It can have detrimental effects on things like wrist hinge and swing path, which will hinder your power.
How do you get torque in a golf swing?
0:271:14Torque and Coil for Maximum Power - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPut it in between your legs here and do a couple practice back swings first.MorePut it in between your legs here and do a couple practice back swings first.
DIABLO
Hi everyone,just wanting to know has,anybody had many dealings with Herman Williams? do you know if he teaches one or two plane swing,it looks like,a one plane on youtube videos. he seems to know what he's talking about and also seems like he's got good people's skills. any info much,appreciated,thanks in advance.:-D
Russtopher
His blog and vids about the correct grip are pretty good, I learned a lot from those. His stuff pops up a lot for various golf instruction-related searches, but it might be due to his just having a lot of content.
hermanwilliams
Herman Williams here. Just thought I would chime in on your question. To answer simply, I'm not really a "method" teacher that attempts to put all my players into a single style.
Siberian
I've recently become a huge fan. I've been onto his videos and blog for a few weeks now. He's an excellent communicator of golf fundamentals.You get the what and the why, the bio-mechanical cause and effect, made easy to understand. No fads, no 'secrets', just a heavy dose of meat and potatoes.
DIABLO
Hi,ive recently been in touch with him,via youtube..i agree 100% with you!! he's a great at communication and explains things brilliantly..i struggle with getting my arm on top of my chest,its feels very restricted for my swing..all in all though,i would go to Herman like a shot for advice..i wished i lived near him,i would love to have a one on one with him..but coming all the way from the U.K.
Siberian
I had the same issue with my left arm being to the left of my chest instead of being on top of the pec muscle. As a kid with a two-knuckle grip, the arm was naturally more on top, but with a neutral grip now (I changed due to a wrist operation when I was 18), it's all too easy to let the left arm sit on the side of the chest.
DIABLO
You talk alot of sense,so would you say Herman's methods are the ones to stick with? I've been playing 7 years now and keep getting caught up in everybody's methods of teaching,ive tried them all and find myself getting tied in knots (my head that is)..I've tried the Hogan move's with some great success,and moved onto nick Faldo's method's..and right now iam reading nick Bradley's 7 laws of the golf swing.its all very interesting,but very confusing as all the above have very different ways.